Chapter 743: The "Form" Attribute
The locker room became lively again.
Teammates who had finished their interviews returned one after another, whispering and chattering about the brief confrontation between Lu Ke and Moss. The joy of victory hadn't been fully digested yet when gossip and curiosity began to spread. But Lu Ke had no time for their antics. He needed to take a breather.
Leaving the crowd's noise, Lu Ke methodically sat in the ice bath.
Through the hard training and effort during the offseason, Lu Ke had great confidence in his abilities, having made significant progress compared to his form last year. But in the first game of the regular season, he was still pushed to the limit.
He not only showed all his skills, using "Absolute Footwork" twice, but he also had to rely on the strong support of all his teammates on offense, defense, and special teams to defeat the Green Bay Packers led by Aaron Rodgers.
Indeed, in the world of competitive sports, especially in team sports, you should never underestimate your opponent or be easily complacent. There will always be someone better. Too many factors determine the outcome of a game, and you must give it your all and help each other to march toward victory.
But... the clash between top masters was thrilling and exciting. The game had just ended, but he couldn't help but relive it in his mind. Then he realized that this was only the first game of a long season. Lu Ke smiled in satisfaction and summoned the system to check the completion of today's tasks.
As the first game of the 2012 season, the tasks were much simpler compared to the rookie season. After countless "firsts," the sophomore season was slowly becoming a habit, both in the system and in reality.
First, the game tasks.
Four touchdowns completed in the entire game. Four basic points added.The short-pass usage rate had to reach 30% or more in the first half. Completed. One basic point added.Effective control of passing turnovers in the first half, with one interception or less. Completed. One basic point added.Defensive read completed in the first half, with at least one successful read of a sack attempt. Completed. One basic point added.Completed a pass from a designated formation in the second half, advancing at least 30 yards from the pistol formation. Completed. One basic point added.Won the official game. Completed. Three basic points added.
After all the calculations were done, he received a total of 11 basic points.
Next, the special tasks.
"Prove Yourself at Lambeau Field!"
The task requirements alone showed that the overall difficulty had increased by a level compared to last season:
Complete two or more passes against Clay Matthews.Complete two or more passes against Charles Woodson.Achieve two or more passing touchdowns.
Correspondingly, the task rewards were also improved. It was no longer a choice of three or two, but all rewards were unlocked:
Unlock the hidden attribute "Form."One special skill point added.Three special points added.
Among these, Lu Ke was most curious about the newly appeared hidden attribute, "Form."
Every professional athlete knows that being in form is very important.
In a certain game, a regular athlete might perform in a divine state, where they can take down any opponent. Whether it's a one-on-one or a team sport, they can shine on the field and dominate the game.
The opposite is also true. A top athlete might be in poor form, making them invisible for the entire game, absent-minded, and losing the game for no reason. They might even drag down the entire team's performance. Such situations are not uncommon.
Of course, a top athlete is called "top" for two reasons: First, their baseline ability is high enough that even in a poor state, they can still perform above average. Second, they can adjust themselves, constantly seeking ways to change the rhythm and motivate themselves when they're in a slump. Biting the bullet and winning the game is also a manifestation of their ability.
Football is no exception.
Now, Lu Ke was even more curious. If "Form" was a hidden attribute, did that mean that if he put all his special points into this attribute in the future, he could guarantee that he would always be in 100% form and not have any fluctuations? Would that be the same as becoming a superman?
But the problem was, even Superman had weaknesses.
Without hesitation, Lu Ke opened his personal attributes panel, scrolled down quickly, and soon found the hidden attributes section.
Luck: 0-75Charisma: 70Pre-judgment: 99Aura: 65Form: 60% (Normal Form)
Why was the "Form" attribute at 60% now, and not 80% or 90%? Why was the note "Normal Form" next to 60%? Why was it a percentage and not a number? Why was this attribute a dark blue color, not gray, black, or red?
In an instant, countless questions flooded his mind.
But Lu Ke was not in a hurry. He was already familiar with this. He immediately started reading the relevant descriptions of the attribute.
Simply put, the "Form" attribute was what Lu Ke had imagined. It showed the specific form value during a game. But this was a data that could fluctuate at any time, not just limited to games, but also applicable to training, showing Lu Ke's current game form, physical condition, and so on at all times.
So, after a fierce game, as his body and mind gradually relaxed from the tension, his form data slowly dropped to 60%. According to the system's assessment, this was the base value for normal form.
At the same time, the "Form" attribute was a data that could not be modified. No basic points, special points, or golden points could change it. Given this premise, the system still displayed the attribute, which obviously had practical significance.
First, it turned the game into data. For example, in a game, if Lu Ke's form was only 40%, it meant that his feeling and observation might be seriously off. His passes might be inaccurate, and he might not see open receivers. He would have to change his strategy and rely more on his teammates to complete the game. This was a way to provide a reference value for controlling the game in the form of data.
Second, it made the game more specific. Depending on the form in the current game, various data would show red downward arrows or green upward arrows. For example, in a game, if Lu Ke's form was as high as 80%, and the upward arrow for long-pass accuracy was obvious, Lu Ke could adjust his strategy accordingly. When he was in good form, he could win the game easily. When he was in a poor state, he could win the game by working hard.
Overall, the game form could not directly affect Lu Ke to complete the game. Instead, it presented data that Lu Ke had to interpret himself. He had to adjust his strategy based on his game form, take control of the game from a holistic perspective, and truly complete the transformation from a good player to a top player.
Because a good player can only win games when they are in good form, while a top player can lead their teammates to victory even when they are in a poor state.
Therefore, the "Form" attribute was dark blue. It couldn't be modified and didn't need to be. It could fluctuate at any time. It could even be different between the first and second halves of a quarter, just like the "Chicken Soup War" against the Pittsburgh Steelers last regular season. Therefore, the "Form" attribute was a percentage, showing an estimated value.
Furthermore, Lu Ke once again communicated with Little Seven to get a deeper understanding of the "Form" attribute.
For most players, even if they knew their form, they wouldn't know how to change it to win the game. The "Form" attribute was just that. The system presented it objectively, but ultimately, Lu Ke himself had to take control. If he didn't have that talent, the system was helpless, and showing this attribute would be meaningless.
The amount of information was a bit overwhelming.
Lu Ke didn't rush. He calmed down and carefully digested it. Then, he truly understood. In fact, the game tasks and special tasks that appeared during the game had always been a compass for adjusting his game state. Now, it was just one step further, giving more control back to Lu Ke in the form of the "Form" attribute.
Perhaps in the future, the system's game tasks and special tasks would slowly disappear or change their form, gradually allowing Lu Ke to control the game on his own and grow into a true football superstar. Of course, if Lu Ke didn't have that talent, he wouldn't be able to go any further.
Of course, all this information was just a guess from Lu Ke. How things would develop in the future would have to be proven by time.
On one hand, he felt some pressure, and on the other, he was eager to try. The NFL Superstar System was indeed extraordinary. It was guiding Lu Ke toward a path to greatness step by step. Every time Lu Ke became a little proud or complacent, reality and the system would work as a double-check, sounding the alarm:
There's always someone better.
Not to mention that he was still far from being a top player. Even the four elite quarterbacks at the peak of the league could not be said to have swept the league.
Otherwise, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers would not have only one Super Bowl ring each. Tom Brady's ability to win three Super Bowl rings in the past decade was definitely credited to the collective power of the New England Patriots and the brilliant guidance of Bill Belichick.
Thinking about it this way, how much of a role the "Form" attribute could play was an unknown factor.
"The result will be completely different depending on the host's talent," was Little Seven's original words, which made Lu Ke's heart swell with anticipation.
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