Improving For Madden 18
Run Game
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Veer Runs – Would like to see the read defender always play the HB unless their Awareness and Play Recognition is both at 90 +. The only way to supersede this would be the in game commands by the user defender. This way the user also has to be aware. If the user doesn’t want to have to worry about the Veer he/she either has to have the players or they have to use the commands. Improved run blocking logic. Too many missed blocks that result in the QB getting taken down when the read man takes the HB. DT’s and DE’s sometimes go unblocked from the backside to take the QB down before he gets started.
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Triple, Power, Speed Option Runs - once the QB clears the line of scrimmage would like to see him in full sprint mode rather than the option run animation. Or at least maybe a good element to add is the user being able to put the QB in full sprint mode much similar to scramble mode with pass, R trigger twice for example. Also, at times there is a 360 spin by the pitch man that needs to be removed.
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Read Defender on Option – Would like to see him get wider to take the QB to create rushing lanes for the HB underneath. If he’s sqeezing on the HB he needs to squeeze much tighter. Currently his technique allows him to cover both the QB and the HB at times. He can’t do both. This is especially true in the 3-4 defense.
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Read Option – Would like to see these be able to cut off tackle rather than always forced to hit the interior of the line. Play art and player movement need to suggest the singling out of the Read man rather than suggesting Inside Zone.
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Inverted Veer- Would like to see Read defender if he is taking the QB squeeze down the line tighter. Currently he’s wide and at times bumps into the HB but then tackles the QB.
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QB Running Animation on Option Plays - Once the QB Breaks the line of scrimmage I would like to see him in full sprint mode while still having the option to pitch the football.
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Speed and Power Options – Would like to see the initial running animation by QB’s be faster.
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Nickel, Quarter, Dime Defense vs Pro, I Form Tight, I Heavy, Strong Tight ect – Would like to see dynamic ratings and block shed in these defenses decrease versus the above types of offensive formations. While run fits is a nice addition Nickel, Quarter, Dime defenses are still way too effective against the base and larger sets and it has to do with block shedding and targeting.
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Running Back Controls – Would like to see the user be able to decelerate the HB behind the line of scrimmage using the L trigger. With the L Trigger still held, the user can cause the HB to jump cut and accelerate right or left. Would also like to see a more effective stiff arm for players with a high stiff arm rating. Doesn't seem to trigger when using it.
Passing Game
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QB Movement – Would like to see a more responsive evade in the pocket feature.
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Route Running Playmakers (CFM)- would like to see WR’s that are best at running specific routes receive a modifier/boost when running that route (CFM related). Here is a list
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...type-of-route/.
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Offensive Team Tendency Modifier - would like to see each offensive playbook emphasize particular routes and or run plays. When the user calls those routes in CFM the WR's, OL, RB whoever applies receive a boost modifier. This is a nuance to what's already there. So for instance, let's say the Packers are known for the quick slant or the slant and go. Your offensive players receive more modifiers when you run these plays vs other pass plays. Now what this means is, you have a team playbook modifier along with the weekly game plan modifier. You can double stack the modifier if your game plan coincides with the playbook focus.
Here are some of the reasons I like this idea:
1. It's flexible. You don't have to use it to be successful.
2. It creates a diversity of playstyles in CFM IF people want to use it to double stack the modifiers. This way Madden CFM play does not become stale. That is, when you play different players, you are forced to defend differently. And to give people incentive I think this is where people should receive the most XP.
Player Movement Would like to see defensive locomotion overhauled. ONe of the biggest issues to me right now in CFM and any head to head game is defensive locomotion. The tell tale sign is when you look at a great deal of CFM leagues the leading INT leaders are Middle/Inside Linebackers. Why is this so? There are a host of reasons, but the biggest reason is being able to lock down multiple routes in the middle of the field with one player. Coverage wise a defender once he has committed there is just no way possible to get back and cover something else. This happens way to much where guys will sit on the drag waiting to see what the offensive player will do. If there is a post over the top or a Seam route over the top, the game allows that same user to leap up and INT the pass even though he was sitting on the drag route. One man cannnot sit on the drag but then get back and Intercept the seam route. We have a user in our CFM that had 27 INT's with Benedarick McKinney and it's because he can sit on multiple routes and then just press a button and have McKinney warp to the football on a pass he has no business intercepting.
WR Route RunningIf we cannot get new locomotion on defense then I would like to see WR's and TE's run their routes faster and with more explosion. To me without new locomotion this is the second best compromise that will prevent a guy from being able to guard multiple routes and lock down the middle of the field with one defender.
02-14-2017, 09:25 PM
