Add in rare plays, interceptions, fumbles, and penalties can result in three or four look-ups. Other games that use this system do a better job of cutting down the number of times you need to check the charts or add narratives to make the experience more enjoyable.
The reality is I can deal with the charts. The real gripe with the game is the lack of impact of non-skill players. A sack specialist defensive end or a shut down corner, other than impacting the defensive platoon total, has no bearing on the outcome of a play. Simulation football is about exploiting weaknesses whether that be running behind the strong side of your line or picking on a weak corner. Other than the passer or the runner, the only position that slightly impacts the play is the receiver whose rating may change the offensive platoon total.
When you couple this issue with the repetitiveness of the double chart system, it really detracts from the game. The research put into this game is evident.
As you would expect, strong teams will be able to move the ball effectively against bad teams, but upsets can happen. It is a dice game after all!
The game recommends playing both teams to the best of their ability. With the emphasis on platooning, there is no formations to set up. You only need to have your 11 man team in front of you. With a strong emphasis on statistics, APBA lends it self well to a replay system. But the game is not a quick play, making a long term replay a deep commitment.
Availability: The game is still available and recent years can be ordered. APBA also has retro seasons available that they have reprinted, and eBay is never without past seasons for sale. The problem is the game is not cheap. The game is statistically deep which makes it an interesting play.
So many seasons make for nearly endless possibilities. In that regard, APBA falls just a little short. One small note.
If the Rams offense was a 42 and the Cowboys defense a 42, that would put you in column B, not C. I'm not going to compare the two games because they are both fine in their own right. What I have found with the current APBA products is they are top quality, top notch items from the Box to player cards.
The basic football game is very easy to learn with the rules being part of the chart book which is very large, easy to read, very well laid out and very easy to manage.
The cards are about the size of a playing card, very stiff, easy to read with plenty of data which includes, offense position and rating, defense position and rating, Pass receiving rating, Int rating and sack rating if the player had one of those, kicker ratings, punter ratings, kickoff and punt return ratings. Each player has their own detailed specific ratings. The dice roll results on the cards refers you to the chart for the type and field position for the play that is unfolding.
The Master Game is more detailed which you don't want to get into until you understand the basic game fully. The learning curve for the basic game is pretty simple. Very easy to refer back to things if need be. In my opinion I would order the basic game which I did. It comes with a couple of teams.
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