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jmarks2001 · 08-05-2003, 01:34 PM

The example I'm using here applies to the XBox version, but the same theory can easily be applied to the PS2 version.

When you call a pass play, the receiver lined up far left is assigned to the L trigger, the receiver lined up to the far right is assigned the B button, and depending on how many recevers you have, the X, A, and Y buttons are used for backs, tight ends, and receivers in the slot. Basically, receiver button assignments are laid out so that their position on the field is analagous to their button's position on the controller.

That is until you "flip the play". The button assignment follows the receiver, so now the receiver split wide-right is using the L-trigger. To me, this is a little counter-intuitive? Does it bother anyone else? I hate to say it, but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes.

Has anyone played a beta or the demo and noticed how this is being handled in 2k4?

jbprice20 · 08-05-2003, 01:48 PM

yeah, that is a little bit of an annoyance i wish would change. but i doubt it will and if it doesn't, oh well.

njskillz · 08-05-2003, 05:39 PM

"..but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes...."

It's not Madden. If you want something that does what Madden does, play Madden.

jmarks2001 · 08-06-2003, 09:02 AM

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njskillz said:
"..but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes...."

It's not Madden. If you want something that does what Madden does, play Madden.

Just because I like the way Madden handles button assignments on flipped plays, doesn't mean I like the way Madden plays. And I thought I made it clear where I stand on the Madden/2k issue when I prefaced my comment with, "I hate to say this, but..."

And let's not be ignorant about it. 2k doesn't do everything right and Madden doesn't do everything wrong. I think most people would like to see this changed, and to ignore it just because Madden already does it would be stupid.

wwharton · 08-07-2003, 02:50 PM

your wish has been granted.

Klue516 · 08-07-2003, 02:52 PM

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wwharton said:
your wish has been granted.

Sweet, Looks like VC kept their promise when they preached polish.

jmarks2001 · 08-07-2003, 04:29 PM

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wwharton said:
your wish has been granted.

Awesome!

jmarks2001 · 08-08-2003, 02:58 PM

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jmarks2001 said:

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wwharton said:
your wish has been granted.

Awesome!

Wait! My wish hasn't been granted!

I just got the demo last night and this hasn't been changed. Unless your information is from something other than the demo. When I flip the play, I still use "B" for the receiver split left and "L" for the one split right.

08-05-2003, 01:34 PM	#1
jmarks2001 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jul 2003	Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 The example I'm using here applies to the XBox version, but the same theory can easily be applied to the PS2 version. When you call a pass play, the receiver lined up far left is assigned to the L trigger, the receiver lined up to the far right is assigned the B button, and depending on how many recevers you have, the X, A, and Y buttons are used for backs, tight ends, and receivers in the slot. Basically, receiver button assignments are laid out so that their position on the field is analagous to their button's position on the controller. That is until you "flip the play". The button assignment follows the receiver, so now the receiver split wide-right is using the L-trigger. To me, this is a little counter-intuitive? Does it bother anyone else? I hate to say it, but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes. Has anyone played a beta or the demo and noticed how this is being handled in 2k4?

08-05-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
jbprice20 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Mar 2003	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 yeah, that is a little bit of an annoyance i wish would change. but i doubt it will and if it doesn't, oh well.

08-05-2003, 05:39 PM	#3
njskillz Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 "..but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes...." It's not Madden. If you want something that does what Madden does, play Madden.

08-06-2003, 09:02 AM	#4
jmarks2001 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 Quote: *njskillz said:* "..but I think Madden switches up the button assignments for flipped plays. Then again, this might not be something that everyone likes...." It's not Madden. If you want something that does what Madden does, play Madden. Just because I like the way Madden handles button assignments on flipped plays, doesn't mean I like the way Madden plays. And I thought I made it clear where I stand on the Madden/2k issue when I prefaced my comment with, "I hate to say this, but..." And let's not be ignorant about it. 2k doesn't do everything right and Madden doesn't do everything wrong. I think most people would like to see this changed, and to ignore it just because Madden already does it would be stupid.

08-07-2003, 02:50 PM	#5
wwharton ll Str OVR: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 26,978	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 your wish has been granted.

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08-07-2003, 02:52 PM	#6
Klue516 Plays well in Tennessee OVR: 16 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,804	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 Quote: *wwharton said:* your wish has been granted. Sweet, Looks like VC kept their promise when they preached polish.

08-07-2003, 04:29 PM	#7
jmarks2001 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 Quote: *wwharton said:* your wish has been granted. Awesome!

08-08-2003, 02:58 PM	#8
jmarks2001 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Small thing I hope they change in 2k4 Quote: *jmarks2001 said:* Quote: *wwharton said:* your wish has been granted. Awesome! Wait! My wish hasn't been granted! I just got the demo last night and this hasn't been changed. Unless your information is from something other than the demo. When I flip the play, I still use "B" for the receiver split left and "L" for the one split right.

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