I have never used it ever in any madden. I figure its not hard to tell when a player is spamming the same play over and over while making different adjustments. I read where it says your opponent must pick the same play 5 times in the 1st qtr,4 times in the 2nd and 3 times in both the 3rd/4th qtr. So for instance if an opponent runs the same play 4 times in the first qtr and 3 times in the 2nd qtr then it won't activate? Same instance for the 3rd/4th qtr,if a player picks a play 2 times each qtr then it won't activate? Also does it activate on the 5th play in the first or 3rd play in the 3rd/4th qtr? I know film study is considered an elite tier ability but it just seems to me that it might be overrated or am I missing something? I wish they would of made it to where it activates if your opponent picks the same play 3-4 times each half or second half at least. Also does it show the opponents adjustments?
It does have to meet the individual quarter threshold to start so first quarter on the 5th time calling it. Ireally like using it. Some players that only spam the same play will actually go ahead and exit the game due to it. If the play stays the same you can see hot route changes or run side change. If they audible to a new play it turns off. It's a really good ability if you can squeeze it in.
It’s really beneficial because you can also see what audibles they call out of that specific play
Not worth spending 1AP on it when that AP could be used for another KO or an unstoppable force on D. A good player knows how to audible enough out of certain formations to where it’s not going to change anything for you. If it’s a scrub player who only spams the same 2-3 plays all game, then you should be able to make enough adjustments anyway to stop those plays. Once you figure out their 2-3 play “scheme,” they usually quit out anyway after the first 1-2 picks/stops.