Okay, so I saw this question floating around online about the “best” height and weight for an “HB NCAA Gemini” and I got curious. I figured, hey, I play the game, let’s do some digging and see what happens. I’m no expert, but I love a good experiment.
My Little Experiment Begins
First thing I did was fire up the game. I’m using the latest version, all patched up and everything. I went straight into the player creation mode. My plan? To create a bunch of different halfbacks, tweak their height and weight, and then see how they perform.
I started with some extremes. I made a tiny, super-light guy – like 5’6″, 160 pounds. Then I went the other way and built a giant, 6’4″, 250-pound monster. I made a few in between, too, trying to cover a good range of sizes.
- The Tiny Guy: 5’6″, 160 lbs. Super quick, but got absolutely flattened by defenders.
- The Average Joe: 5’10”, 200 lbs. Decent speed, decent strength, but didn’t excel at anything.
- The Big Fella: 6’0″, 225 lbs. Pretty strong, broke some tackles, but felt a little sluggish.
- The Monster: 6’4″, 250 lbs. A total tank! But, man, was he slow.
Putting Them to the Test
Then came the fun part – actually playing! I set up some simple drills – running through tackles, catching passes, that sort of thing. I also played a few exhibition games to get a feel for how they handled in real game situations.
I jotted down some notes as I went. Stuff like, “Breaks tackles easily,” “Gets caught from behind a lot,” “Fumbles when hit hard,” you know, the usual football stuff. Just wanted to get that information I got.
What I Found Out
Honestly, there was no single “magic” combination. It really depended on what I wanted the player to do. Here is the list that I organized:
- For pure speed: Something around 5’9″ to 5’11”, and 180-190 pounds seemed to be the sweet spot. These guys could really fly, but they weren’t super durable.
- For power running: 6’0″ to 6’2″, and 220-230 pounds. These guys could break tackles and push forward, but they weren’t going to outrun anyone.
- For a balanced approach: 5’10” to 6’0″, and 200-210 pounds. These guys were pretty good at everything, but not amazing at anything specific.
And honestly? A lot of it came down to personal preference. I liked playing with the slightly smaller, faster guys, even if they got tackled more often. Other people might prefer the bigger, stronger runners.
So, that’s my little experiment. Not exactly scientific, but it was fun! Hopefully, this gives you some ideas to play around with. Just remember to have fun and find what works best for your playing style.
