The Biggest Madden Patch Ever Arrives Today, New Mode and Various Bug Fixes

[xxkidvxx]

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Guys i dont think a total wipe is what has to be done. I simply installed patch on ps4 and am having great results.

[jfsolo]

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Guys i dont think a total wipe is what has to be done. I simply installed patch on ps4 and am having great results.

It's one of those things that makes people feel better, even if it doesn't actually do anything.

[booker21]

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I tweeted Clint for clarification on this.

He said they didn't tweak how much confidence you GET from Drive goals, or wins, losses, etc. so I'm not surprised you saw no difference.

He said what they tweaked was the EFFECT confidence has on stat boosts. So basically they didn't change how much confidence you earn, they just lowered the boost to your skills that high confidence gives.

So they basically universally lowered the skills boosting effect confidence has on both CPU controlled teams and Human controlled teams. I'm actually happy they took this approach because confidence can be annoying in CFM by making it play differently than "play now" mode.

I hope next year they scrap Drive Goals completely (since it has been universally panned) and either tone down confidence or tweak so fluctuates evenly. Also I think it should reset to 50 each season. If my WR has 99 confidence at the end of a season, why is it still 99 a year later at the beginning of the next pre season?

Ugh... Confidence and Drive Goals and I are not friends

Thanks for the clarification.

I played 3 straight games and when i look at my teams, they were still increasing the Ovr 1, 2 or 3 overall when the confidence passed 60 or so.

So i´m not sure were the decreased is reflected. Maybe the ratings has less impact in game?

Oh well time to move on i guess. too much confidence talk.

[azdawgpound]

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This patch actually gave the cmp a running game... No more lop sided before this patch I could shut the run down with ease and cmp would have like 10 carries 15 yards for whole game.

I've played 2 games since patch and first game I beat ravens 28-13... But it wasent easy because they could run the ball 18 carries like 70 yards

Second game I played against Bengals and I lost 27-17..it was tied 10-10@ half but Bengals got ball in 3rd and basically ran it down my try throat hill and Bernard killed me..they had combined like 150+ on me with most to Bernard.

I like how they tightened things up via ai pass rush and pass defense.

Funny thing is I haven't even had to adjust any sliders this yr... All-Pro default everything 12 minute quarters.

[budsmoker247]

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Now hopefully on the next patch it'll let us edit generated rookies names because I hate to see players with the same first and last name on there, like Phillip Phillip or David David or Warren Warren. Lol

[scoobyskyline3]

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This patch actually gave the cmp a running game... No more lop sided before this patch I could shut the run down with ease and cmp would have like 10 carries 15 yards for whole game.

I noticed this last night in my CFM with my buddies, i gave up 134 to Crowell and went to overtime on all pro without any sliders when previously we were about to change the league settings because me and a few other guys would repetitively win by 50 against the cpu while some others struggled

[JCLII]

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4) This might seem silly to some ... but if you're going to take the time to put in throwback and alternate uniforms then in offline Franchise it would be nice at the start of the game to be able to set the opponents uniform too ... I'd like every now and then when I'm playing say the Chargers to put them in their powder blue uniforms ... but seems like I'm only able to do that outside Franchise mode if I'm playing a single game (which frankly when I'm investing time into Franchise mode I don't drift outside it very often for individual games).

You can work around this by turning on another controller.



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[KingV2k3]

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My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs

6) HUM QB slightly more inaccurate, which is a plus


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

[nflman2033]

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[QUOTE]Fixed an issue where generated rookies were only wearing Revolution Speed helmets./QUOTE]

I am not sure why anyone wanted this fixed. Most players coming in the league now wear this style. You will never see the old standard styles anymore. Look around the ones who do have been in league for years. With all the other issues I just don't know why this was changed. Past few versions of madden I have had to change rookies to use this style. I thought it was great this year.

Oh well. I guess I just don't understand.

[JoshC1977]

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My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

You finally took the plunge huh?

I totally agree on all of your points. Add to those that the QB scrambling issue has been fixed and this is one heck of a patch.

[DJ]

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My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

Agreed, King. The only downside is that this game has completely ruined NCAA 14 for me.

[jfsolo]

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My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

I agree with this post 100%.

[Armor and Sword]

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Major major props to Rex and his team. This patch was a huge success on many levels.

The game was already my favorite Madden ever to date. This patch made it even stronger and this is hands down my favorite console football game to date.

Outstanding dedication to giving us a great football game on the console.

Thank you for listening and ignoring the negativity to hear the voices of guys who enjoy Madden and feel the game has made huge strides on the new systems after the dark period on PS3/360.

Madden is going in a great direction and I am excited for 17. But for now 16 will be played till the next release.

Can't wait what the team has in store for even more improvement in offline/online CFM, presentation and even more options for user control so we can shape, customize and get exactly the franchise mode we want.

Options without removal of features is a cornerstone to some other great sports games (MLBTS and NBA 2K) I hope Madden can see that model and build on Madden 16.

Great job.

[BadAssHskr]

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debating whether I should restart and create an ONLINE CFM as my SP CFM...

I honestly don't know why more people don't do this. Since NCAA I've only ever strictly done single person OD's/CFM's. I'ts so much more worth it to me to be able to access my franchise away from the console, than any potential benefit you may get from going offline.

I don't want to jinx myself, but through many years of ncaa and now madden, i haven't once had an issue with the online version. In fact, just this year, early on, i was prompted that the EA servers would be down for maintenance XX Date at XX time - XX Date at XX time, if that's what most people fear. granted i haven't seen that message since.

Anyhow, got nothing to lose if you fire up an online, play a game, and you don't like it.

My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

Posts like this make me wonder if i ought to head back to AP Default sliders. i'm 4-10 in my franchise, last 2 games should be at least winnable, wonder how the patch will affect what i'm already used to. Good news is, Thursday night = Game night, will be finding out soon.

[RogueHominid]

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Did they add signs in the crowd a la MLBTS just now, or have I somehow never noticed them before?

I saw several different signs in the stands, like the D-fence sign and others, and I can't remember those being there before.