Madden - GM Mode

Groundhog · 05-31-2006, 06:58 PM

I created 32 fictional teams in Madden 2006, found myself some decent slider settings, and started a career where I act as the GM and just watch all my games. I gotta say, I'm having a blast. Madden seems to get spat on a lot 'round these parts and I can certainly understand the reasons why, but this is really a lot of fun.

I'm in my 3rd season now with my Memphis team, who were generated as a Strong D roster. We won 6 games in our first year, then I spent every pick in the next draft on our offense and picked up a steal of a QB in the early 2nd round. We just missed out on the playoffs last season with a 10 win season (we play in a REAL strong conference), and are 3-0 so far this year, thanks largely to the stellar play of our D and our improving, young receivers.

So why didn't anyone tell me Madden could be this fun?

aran · 05-31-2006, 07:19 PM

Madden makes a lot of things not a pain in the ass. For instance, contract negotiation. Just adjust the salary slider until things are optimal, and BAM. No need to individually manage each year of the contract and any of that. Also, it stops you from backloading contracts and essentially cheating.

The UI is also pretty, although far from being as good as it could be.

Groundhog · 05-31-2006, 07:23 PM

I definately feel that it has it's issues. As a house rule I don't allow contract negotiations at all, unless I don't have enough players on my roster to start the season, in which case I limit myself to backups around the 50 overall rating.

Perhaps the most glaring issue I noticed, gameplay wise, is the amount of times a QB throws the ball right to a defender. The INT slider has been turned waaaaaaaaaay down, and this is the only thing stopping the computer from picking up about 10 picks a game.

Young Drachma · 05-31-2006, 07:26 PM

Madden is pretty fun. I enjoy it for a few months after it comes out. I enjoy NCAA football even more. There are some flaws in both, but...I can handle them.

Groundhog · 05-31-2006, 07:32 PM

It kills me that NCAA is not on PC, it really does. I've NEVER had the opportunity to play it, and I know it would take over my life if I could.

sovereignstar · 05-31-2006, 07:38 PM

You are Australian and for that I forgive you.

Noble_Platypus · 05-31-2006, 09:59 PM

what option did you use to create an entire league? Or did you jusy choose franchise?

I agree about NCAA, I would kill to have that on pc

Young Drachma · 05-31-2006, 10:16 PM

Apparently, they're putting NCAA07 out for PSP this coming year. That's sooo exciting. But agreed, the fact that it's not a PC game is very sad.

Groundhog · 05-31-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Noble_Platypus

what option did you use to create an entire league? Or did you jusy choose franchise?

I agree about NCAA, I would kill to have that on pc

I used Franchise mode, but to use all user-created teams I had to start the Franchise, then save during training camp, quit out, and use an external application to replace all the NFL teams with the ones I'd created. Works a treat, but I have no idea why you can't do this in game.

05-31-2006, 07:23 PM	#3
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I definately feel that it has it's issues. As a house rule I don't allow contract negotiations at all, unless I don't have enough players on my roster to start the season, in which case I limit myself to backups around the 50 overall rating. Perhaps the most glaring issue I noticed, gameplay wise, is the amount of times a QB throws the ball right to a defender. The INT slider has been turned waaaaaaaaaay down, and this is the only thing stopping the computer from picking up about 10 picks a game. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce Last edited by Groundhog : 05-31-2006 at 07:23 PM.

05-31-2006, 07:26 PM	#4
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Madden is pretty fun. I enjoy it for a few months after it comes out. I enjoy NCAA football even more. There are some flaws in both, but...I can handle them. __________________ Current dynasty: Hard Knocks Tennis Sim Dynasty \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

05-31-2006, 07:32 PM	#5
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	It kills me that NCAA is not on PC, it really does. I've NEVER had the opportunity to play it, and I know it would take over my life if I could. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

05-31-2006, 09:59 PM	#7
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	what option did you use to create an entire league? Or did you jusy choose franchise? I agree about NCAA, I would kill to have that on pc __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

05-31-2006, 10:16 PM	#8
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Apparently, they're putting NCAA07 out for PSP this coming year. That's sooo exciting. But agreed, the fact that it's not a PC game is very sad. __________________ Current dynasty: Hard Knocks Tennis Sim Dynasty \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github Last edited by Young Drachma : 05-31-2006 at 10:16 PM.

05-31-2006, 07:19 PM	#2
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Madden makes a lot of things not a pain in the ass. For instance, contract negotiation. Just adjust the salary slider until things are optimal, and BAM. No need to individually manage each year of the contract and any of that. Also, it stops you from backloading contracts and essentially cheating. The UI is also pretty, although far from being as good as it could be.

05-31-2006, 07:38 PM	#6
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	You are Australian and for that I forgive you.

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