In any sports game, the team that has the advantage throughout the game will put pressure on the opposition. This can always lead to a feeling of defeat before the game ends or, in the case of console gaming, to the destruction of your favorite Xbox controller. Dealing with stick drift is the least of your worries in Madden 24, as time is running out on your decision-making and the pressure backfires once the odds are in your favor. Momentum is everything in Madden 24, regardless of the M-Meter, and it can make or break your game if your opposition decides to up the tempo. This is Vincent’s guide to how to use Tempo in Madden 24.
What is Tempo in Madden 24?
Tempo is regularly used in real American football games. It describes the pace of play to maintain momentum when a team is caught. What is often seen when a team has gained momentum by scoring field goals and scoring frequent touchdowns is the removal of groupings, forcing the opposition to react faster than ‘She wouldn’t initially have wanted it. This forces them into an awkward and intense position that will likely lead to more fumbles in the game or breaks in their line of defense for the team that gained momentum to punish them. In Madden 24, this can be seen by using the No Huddle Tempo choice which forces your opposition to play faster than they originally intended. Another Tempo option is the Chew Clock setting, which essentially speeds up the game clock, reducing the time the opposition has to react and make decisions.
Related: What formations mean and how to learn them in Madden 24.
How to change the tempo
The tempo can be chosen when choosing your game type. Whether you choose to use Formation, Concept, Game Type or Personal, the tempo of the game you are about to play can be changed from Normal to No Huddle or Chew Clock depending on the type of pressure you want to exert on the player. opposition when you are on offense. Both options eat away at their time making decisions and reacting to your game quickly enough that it can often give your M-Meter more momentum as things continue to go your way.
To change the tempo, all you have to do is press down on the right analog stick. It will go from Normal to No Huddle to Chew Clock and then back to Normal. You’ll see this option at the bottom of the Filter Readings screen where it can be set at the start or after deciding what reading you want to take. It’s best to increase the tempo when you’re outplaying your opponent and want to keep the momentum of the match going.
Finding the right game is key to winning, but being able to actually run the game you want is just as crucial. Unpredictability is the key to winning in this game, so if you want to be successful you need to be open to change mid-match against your opponent. For each chosen game, you will have to complete the specific number of games intended for it. Because of this, you want to change your pass, run, routes, and make some substitutions so your opponent can’t figure out what your next move is. In this American football game, we all just play chess. This is Vincent’s guide to how to understand formations in madden 24 for beginners.
What are formations in Madden 24?
When deciding which game to pick at the start, middle, or end of a match, you’ll have noticed that there’s a lot of choice and little time to make a decision. Your game can be filtered by category which can then be sorted into very specific games aimed specifically at passing, running or positioning. Whichever you choose, it will be your decision for the total number of plays shown in the play type overview. But for those who don’t want to memorize their favorite team’s entire playbook, you’ll find that plenty of achievements can actually be found in the roster section when choosing your next playbook.
While you have the option to play between Formation, Concept, Game Type, and Staff, these are all useful in different ways, but the most versatile and adaptable choice is Formation. Indeed, the other types of play seek to choose a play suitable for a certain player, pass, run or formation. When it comes to the unpredictable, you’ll want to use the Training section rather than any of the other options. Your formation can be further filtered by choosing the specific run or pass you want to run, while having more choices to replace players who are better in different circumstances the terrain demands (Packages) or re-route their run path to confuse the players. opponent (Hot Routes).
Related: How to Use Practice Mode – Madden 24 Beginner’s Guide.
Some of the most popular formations to use are the 3-4/4-3, but not every team has it in their playbook. For this reason, it’s best to start with the team you’ve chosen (whether it’s your favorite team or the one that best matches your style of play) and go from there. Each formation will dictate where your players are on the field and from there you can select the specific play you want to run, from the QB pass to the route you want each receiver to take. The versatility of Formation comes from the early game where you can use pre-game tactics to adjust your receivers Audibles and Hot Routes. It’s when you get the ball back that the game really begins as you make that crucial shot by weighing your options based on defenders covering your receivers or the run a man is making. Formations give you time to change your game, unlike the other game types in the game.
How to learn the formations
As suggested above, it’s best to start by finding your perfect team that suits your style of play. You may find that you prefer to seek out those precise and deeper passes, or find gaps in the defense that allow you to pass through the holes in the line of the defender. Whether or not you had a favorite team before choosing Madden 24, we recommend finding a team that matches what you’re looking for. Each team has their own superstars that host X-Factor abilities that can be game changers for the match, so keep that in mind as well when picking your team. When it comes to learning formations we recommend that you find two-three that you can follow as a base and make the appropriate adjustments based mainly on the hot routes of your receivers based on their formation or change pass/run based on distance. you are about to score a touchdown.
There are far too many builds to learn in Madden 24. Even if you were to stick to one team, having to learn every aspect of the playbook is impossible for newcomers. For this reason, we recommend focusing on the few games that work for you based on PvE or PvP trial and error. Stick to the basics and figure out where you want your receivers to be, whether that’s spread out beyond the numbers or in a tighter formation down the center. From there, you can decide which pass or run you want to look for and adjust to keep your opposition on their toes at all times.
It’s hard to believe, but Practice Mode acts as a tutorial for Madden 24. While not particularly friendly to newcomers, this mode is a place where you can review the grueling learning process. of each style of play, positioning and term. The game of American football offers offers. But if you’re like me, you’ll have no idea what more than the basics of how the Formation works. Training mode offers exactly that: a place to practice. If you don’t know how to score a basket or what are the best offensive and defensive plays to use, this mode gives you the opportunity to refine your playstyle and strategy. It’s Vincent’s beginner’s guide on how to use practice mode in madden 24.
Although each match works differently from each other due to the constantly changing pace of the game which requires different playthroughs, Practice mode is at least an option in place to learn the basics of the game. However, for beginners, the mode Training can be incredibly complex, to the point that you have no idea what’s going on. For that reason, here’s our guide to understanding everything that’s available in Practice Mode for Madden 24.
Related: How to do the 40 Yard Dash in Madden 24.
Practice Mode Guide: Understanding Madden 24 Basics
Practice Types Guide – How to Play Each
Immediately after entering Practice Mode, you are asked to select the type you wish to play: Normal, Offense Only, or Kick Off. The purpose of these is to teach you how to execute a successful play and get a feel for the main gameplay by throwing, catching and running with the ball. Normal is about trying offensive and defensive plays that are picked between each play you make or fail to successfully hit a touchdown. Offense strips out the gameplay and focuses on coming up with the best strategy for your style of play. Who do you want to pass the ball to? Which formation, which concept and which type of play works best for you and the team. Finally, Kick Off examines how to score a basket. Although the baskets are not available here, you can practice kicking the ball.
For those new to Madden, the game is filtered by formation, concept, game type, and personnel. Whichever game you’re heading into, your decision is final after you’ve selected one of these filters and hit confirm via one of the corresponding buttons for a specific game. After being tackled or scored a touchdown, you can choose a new play from the menu screen. If you want to practice your defense, select Flip Sides which will show you the same game screening choices, only this time you’ll be defending instead of going on the offensive.
Learn Madden 24 Fundamentals
For newcomers to Madden 24, you may find, like me, that there is a lot of information to understand in the game. I will attempt to explain to you at the most basic level how each type of game works in the game.
Training – it all depends on the positioning of your players on the field. Training is divided into Plays specific to each Team Playbook. If you are looking for a specific formation, you can further filter it under one of the main formation options such as Singleback, 3-4 or Hail Mary. These games focus on running and passing, looking for specific players on the pitch that you need to pass to and the specific concept/personnel used. Formations are part of the Team Playbook and therefore have set up Plays that you can choose from or further specify by adjusting the variation of the Formation you want to use.
Concept – specifically examines the breakdown of the game into runs, options and passes (fast, medium, deep, game action or screen). Rather than thinking about the bigger picture of who you pass to, which is determined by the long journey your receivers take to reach the touchdown line. He examines the route taken by the receivers before the QB throws the ball to start the play.
Type of game – divided into 5 categories: Pass, Run, Option, RPO and Special. These feature more games describing the main receiver, formation and concept used. They are more specific than the Formation because there is really only one way to complete the play. This then makes it much easier for your opposition to read. Because of this, Formation offers a much more versatile style of play.
Staff – looks at how you match your players on the pitch. Keep in mind that while it works similarly to formations, it can also highlight opposition on the receiver you favor. Each personnel option can be further filtered by their formation, which also affects how many games they are used for, so keep that in mind before you get too predictable in the field.
By the way and as part of your Formation Plays, packages can be filtered by the right analog stick on the console. This looks at what position you can switch with another on the court. Each Formation has its own Package specific to the Game you wish to perform. Refer to the numbers on the formation chart to indicate which player will trade with those involved in the game. It is important to consider this when there are other more viable options available to those better at catching, throwing or running , as it can significantly change the pace of the game and work in your favor. Be mindful of the game clock though, as packages like these need to be set regularly.
How to see the game on the field
Things work a little differently in Practice Mode compared to a regular match. Each play you choose will be used for the total number of times you selected in the Play menu. You can of course change this by pressing Choose New Game in the menu screen, but you must remember that this is not usable in a standard PvE or PvP match. When you’re ready to launch the game, hold the right bumper to see each player’s route, name (for X-Factor abilities), and where the game stream will go. You should review this before heading into hike and toss the ball so you have an idea in your head of who you want to pass the ball to. It can also help you remember which reading you chose. Holding the right bumper and pointing up on the right analog stick will also tell you which specific X-Factors your superstar players have.
You will also be able to see in those crucial few seconds before kicking the ball who is injured on the pitch. You need to be aware of this at all times so that you don’t lose crucial moments of the game by passing the ball to an injured player.
You can adjust your reading by pressing the right analog stick. This will show you Audible, Hot Routes, Pass Protection, Play Art, and X-Factor Vision. The key information here is the Audible and Hot Routes which allow you to make adjustments to the game. You can dictate where you want each receiver to go via their Hot Route or adjust the main game by changing the formation under Audibles.
Basic game controls for Madden 24
Finally, a brief overview of how to actually play Madden 24 after selecting your game. If you’re new to the game, the controls get confusing very quickly. Just looking at the variety of control schemes available in every moment of a match is incredibly overwhelming. You have controls for: ball carrier, passing, pre-play offense, pre-play defense, ball in the air, engaged defense, defensive pursuit, defensive coverage, blocking and player locked receiver. Here are the basic Madden 24 commands:
Left Stick – Move
Right Stick – Spin, Juke, Dead Leg and Truck
X/A – Rigid arm
O/B – Turn
Square/X – Slide, Drop and Dive (HOLD)
Triangle/Y – Obstacle
Left Trigger – Pitch
Right trigger – Protect the ball
Left Bumper – Celebration (X/A + Right Bumper and Left Bumper)
Right Bumper – Sprint
Other important controls to remember, although displayed at all times, are the choice of which receiver to throw the ball to when you pass the ball to start play. These are the choices X/Square/Triangle/O or A/B/X/Y on the controller. Other checks are made before your ride, especially when designating the Preplay strategy, such as choosing Hot Routes and Audibles. When defending, you’ll want to know that player switching is done by pressing O/B, and moves such as Rup, Bull Rush, and Club/Swim are done using the right analog stick. To strafe (left bumper), block, and tackle, you’ll use the right analog stick to cover your man and perform the tackle using X/A.
It may seem that Xiaomi’s product catalog in Spain is extensive, but it is just the tip of the iceberg of everything it sells in China. While the arrival of some devices in Europe is a matter of time, in other cases there will be no such luck: the brand’s foreign marketing strategy is unknown. So we have to wait or travel to China to try their devices first-hand and even take one home. This is precisely what we have done with the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Skipping Rope, a smart and very cheap jump rope to jump…even without a rope.
A functional and original design
When we open the box, what we find are the two handles of the rope, a separate rope, the manual and a practical cloth bag to store everything. A rope and handles separately? Yes, because with this rope you can jump with or without a rope, one of its strong points as we will see later.
Any more of those ropes we usually see in gyms could pass as a rope.
The sleeves have a functional design that aesthetically could pass as any other rope that we usually see in gyms, although the feeling in hand is weak, both due to the quality of the material and its lightness. It seems that in the event of a potential fall, they could be easily scratched. With the classic cylindrical shape, they are made entirely of a plastic with a light matte finish, pleasant to the touch and that does not slip even when your hands are wet (for example, from sweat), so the grip is good and firm.
The edges are rounded and on one of the sleeves (let’s call it the master sleeve from now on), at the lower end we find a USB-C port for charging and a button with the usual on/off icon.
On the side, an LED panel that goes completely unnoticed when the device is off and that can be seen perfectly indoors but whose lack of brightness takes its toll on the brightness outside. It is not something dramatic, although the usual thing is to jump rope inside a sports venue. Of course, if you like to jump outdoors, you will have to put a little effort into seeing what the screen shows.
The most striking thing is that at the other end of the sleeves there is a hole where by default there is a small rope with a ball about three centimeters in diameter. These balls simulate the weight of the rope itself so that it can be used wirelessly, that is, to jump without a rope, but if we wish we can remove this element and replace it with the jump rope. As a note: the included rope is three meters long, but since there is a pin, we can play with its length depending on our height.
A setup with trick and control
The million dollar question and my big fear when I bought the rope at a Mi Store in Shenzhen was whether I could use it here with the Xiaomi Home application, since it is not sold here. It has its own, so I tell the process in case it can be of help to other people. On the sides of the ropes there is a QR code that I tried to read with my iPhone without success: it captured a series of alphanumeric characters that led nowhere.
Fortunately I had better luck with the two QRs in the manual (yes, completely in Chinese, but with some keywords in English like ‘Android 6.0’ or ‘app’), which respectively took me to a usage video showing the Mi application Fitness and the Mi Fitness website respectively. I downloaded it (free for Android on the Google Play Store and for iOS on the App Store), installed it, created an account, and started syncing.
Using this Xiaomi gadget that is not sold in Spain is possible simply by changing the profile location
Again, I had problems. The pairing process is generally very similar regardless of the device, so I just turned on the sleeves to see the Bluetooth icon flashing: good sign. However, when I went to add the device, I couldn’t find the rope. So I was searching through the settings until I found that in ‘Profile’ > ‘Settings’, I had put Spain. I changed it to Spain to try it and everything went smoothly: suddenly I saw the gadget and in a matter of seconds I had it linked to the application and my mobile phone. In short: using this Xiaomi gadget that is not sold in Spain is possible simply by changing the location of the profile, although perhaps with other devices things will change.
How does it work? With a long press we will turn the device on and off. With a specific touch we will alternate between the options, which are indicated with a very intuitive icon. Thus, it is possible to view from the LED panel:
The count of the jumps we take.
A stopwatch to be able to quantify how long we are doing this exercise.
Estimation of calories burned.
However, this same thing can be seen from the application as a whole and in more detail (it is the Xiaomi application for wearables, so there are also categories of sleep, heart rate, stress, blood oxygen) by going to the ‘Training’ section. ‘ and there entering ‘Mijia Smart Skipping Rope’.
Here we will see the record of our activity saved thanks to connectivity, but it is more interesting to scroll down to find a list of videos of different intensities and time where we find routines to get the most out of the device (although it is in Chinese, it is quite descriptive and nothing more is necessary).
Testing the rope: perfect to get started
There is a custom of calling products that are simply connected as “smart” – in this case, with Bluetooth 5.0 – but this is not the case with this Xiaomi Mijia Smart Skipping Rope. And inside it houses a series of multipoint sensors among which is an accelerometer, an old acquaintance on our phones.
This instrument consists of a mobile part that moves depending on the applied acceleration, and another fixed part capable of interpreting the voltage originated in that movement, which allows it to determine speed and orientation. In a phone they are used to measure movement in three-dimensional space and in this rope it has the mission of detecting when we jump, avoiding false counting.
Thus, every time we replicate the typical movement of jumping rope, the LED panel counter goes up one unit, something that, for example, it does not do if you shake it or if we carry it in our hand and it moves with the typical swing. of walking. Of course, you can be on the couch and turn your wrist emulating a jump and it does work, so yes, you can fool him… another thing is whether it makes sense to do so. But the important thing is that with the muff in hand, it won’t make us jump extra when we are simply carrying it.
What I liked the most by difference is being able to jump without a rope for many reasons. The first, practice this powerful and complete cardio exercise at home without having to put lamps and furniture at risk. The second, it is possible to jump just as you would with a standard rope (even cross jump or double and triple jump like you were a pro), but if you are just starting out and skill is not your thing (there are already two of us), it is considerably more easy. Come on, it won’t be the first or the last time I hit myself in the face with a rope and with this device for obvious reasons it doesn’t happen to me. Furthermore, by doing it well (that is, jumping), the physical result will be identical to doing it with a rope.
If one day you prefer to jump rope the old-fashioned way, you adjust it to the height and you will have a practical built-in counter or stopwatch, which is not bad at all. Another option: you take it to the gym to jump and discover that it has no battery. Then it won’t be a problem because you can use it like any rope. In any case, I can already tell you that it will be difficult for you to do so: I have been using it for a month, practicing several days a week for a few minutes (I am a beginner) and I have not yet had to charge it, something as simple as using the iPhone cable and plugging it into the current. Thus, the brand promises an autonomy of more than 20 days of use.
The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Skipping Rope has achieved something that not even my three months in kick boxing did: get into jumping rope with a certain frequency and intensity. Not having to go to the gym or go outdoors is essential so that I don’t get lazy and not having to deal with the rope rounds out the experience.
If the above is not a milestone for you, there are several tricks up your sleeve, such as the possibility of better controlling your exercises and having video sessions to get ideas and get out of your routine. From here, in terms of handling or design it does not differ from decent traditional jump ropes and the price is not excessive either.
It cost me 99 yuan in China, a little less than 15 euros, and although we don’t know if it will arrive in Spain, it is not too difficult to find it imported for about 20 euros. In fact, it costs less than this Adidas rope that I bought for the gym at the time. So If you have considered starting to jump or you are bored and looking for something differentit is a most interesting gadget.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is the latest and probably the best Mystery Dungeon game. I talk more about it in our Goodbye From the game. However, although Shiren is a great game, it has an edge with which it is not afraid to cut off potential players. Knowledge is power and experience is key, so make sure you spend enough time acquiring both! Get up and get up again with our Shiren the Wanderer 6 Guide at your side!
The game is available on Nintendo Switch and is available on the eshop and physically from retailers! Take a look at the game’s official website for more information!
Shiren the Wanderer 6 Guide – General Tips
Don’t be afraid of failure! You may have to start again if incapacitated, but many new things are unlocked by making multiple attempts and progressing further through dungeons. Your experimentation and will will allow you to gain immeasurable knowledge and practice. Remember: get up and get up again!
Take your time! This game is somewhat turn-based, as everything moves and happens in response to YOUR actions. If you are in a difficult situation, really think about your options and think about an appropriate plan. Read descriptions of items and monsters, experiment with your equipment, stall strategically, run away to safety, or even suffer a loss if necessary. Progress is progress!
The titular Mystery Dungeon is randomly generated and home to many treasures and dangers. Knowing what might happen during your time in the dungeon will only benefit you.
The Mystery Dungeon’s many floors feature beautiful towns and locations to catch your breath, interspersed with a myriad of paths and areas.
Survival is imperative. Knowing how to handle a given situation will be the determining factor in advancing further in the dungeon. Strike deliberately and move carefully!
Arguably the most important treasure you can get your mitts on is equipment. A true warrior becomes one with his equipment. Go on the offensive with weapons, defend with shields, and give yourself advantages with accessories.
Understanding what is happening to your body is always important. Staying healthy will improve your chances of braving the dungeon. What conditions weaken you and what conditions will benefit you?
You’re not the only wanderer on Serpentcoil Island! Why not make time for others? You get much-needed experience and maybe more! You can even receive help if needed.
This is a small guide for those who begin to play BiteFight, a web-based game from the creators of OGame. We have our created character, vampire or lycanthrope, and we must start earning gold, experience and loot (flesh or blood), for that we have several ways to do it.
Earn gold, loot and experience: – Hunt players: Here we can fight against other players and we have two ways to do it, one is directly, that is, by putting the name of the player we are going to attack and another is through automatic search I use more. Here we win gold but to gain experience we must win a player who attacks us and is of a higher level. This type of hunt costs 1 gold coin.
– Hunting humans: We can dedicate ourselves to hunting humans, we have 2 hours in total to carry out this hunt, I recommend always doing it in fractions of 10 minutes, in this way we will gain much more experience, gold and loot. Be careful with the streetlights, it is something that comes out random and makes us lose time and money. This type of hunt costs 10 gold coins.
– Work in the cemetery: These jobs are a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 8, I put it when I go to sleep and work, so the character gains money and experience while I am not connected, very little is earned, but how many the more levels we have, the more gold we will earn, although more is gained with the hunts.
Now we know how to earn money and experience, we need to spend it and improve our character or lair. Our character has several characteristics that can be improved, which cost gold, and that little by little we will have to buy points to be better and win in the fights we have.
Character characteristics:
FORCE: To attack a player. DEFENSE: To defend yourself from a player, they say it gives more chances to dodge, but it is not confirmed. SKILL: It is our speed and allows us to hit, dodge and of course find fewer streetlights, this is not confirmed either. ENDURANCE: Damage points will increase when this characteristic increases. CHARISMA: More chance of finding victims when hunting, finding bigger cities.
It is important to raise them all, not just strength and defense, little by little we can have them all at the same level.
Lair: It is our home and our protection against other players, it is important to always have it at the highest levels.
We have the character and the lair, but there is a store in the city, where they sell weapons and potions, the weapons give us a strength bonus and the potions recover life, we can sell our weapons as we acquire better ones, like this we get back some of the investment. Remember that you have to activate the weapon for it to work, you don’t just have to buy it.
Small Healing Potion, Health +50, Price: 100 Medium Healing Potion, Health +125, Price: 200 Great Healing Potion, Health +500, Price: 500
This is what we need to know to start playing, as advice for the first levels, do not hunt other players, this can create enemies, improving the lair is very important, we can improve the character later.
The human hunts always in fractions of 10 minutes, we can earn more gold, loot and experience, at least for now and if they do not change it.
There is a bug in the fights, you may win a very good player and lose against one of several levels lower than you, do not worry, it is a game error.
