Madden NFL 17 Defensive Gaps, Alignment, Assignment, Technique, Blocking & Much More

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Re: Madden NFL 17 Defensive Gaps, Alignment, Assignment, Technique, Blocking & Much M

The defensive blog for Madden 17 made me reflect on just how many different concepts are tied to each and every single defensive play, without me ever noticing them due to sheer ignorance.

So, the intent of introducing many new defensive concepts in the game is surely commendable by itself (and their presentation seems functional enough to me).
Anyway, as far as their effectiveness (and player engagement) is concerned, I'm afraid it will be the animations to "make or break it".

I also think that at this level of complexity it would be mostly useful to have a dedicated audio channel for a defensive coordinator to provide feedback to the player, pointing out defensive roles/mismatches/concepts... (I remember Madden 11 having a coordinator introducing each snap with a brief analysis of the situation, but it felt quite scripted and not so in-depth as it would be needed to be now).

So far what I fear the most is an interface overload: judging by these first blogs on Madden 17, it seems like the player will have quite a few things to spot on the screen at any moment, both on offense and defense (indicators/cones/icons/hints/feedback)... I just hope it won't be too much.

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Anyone know anything melt defensive assignments? As far as putting your star receiver in the slot and being able to match up your number one corner against them?

[OhMrHanky]

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Anyone know anything melt defensive assignments? As far as putting your star receiver in the slot and being able to match up your number one corner against them?

Not in M17. They want it. I recall them mentioning as they tried to add it, it conflicted with (or didn't quite work) with their other defensive system(s). Something about hot routing and auto flipping, maybe. Either way, I guess the short story, they tried, it was too complicated for this year, but it is something they want to get back in the game.


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[feeq14]

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Not in M17. They want it. I recall them mentioning as they tried to add it, it conflicted with (or didn't quite work) with their other defensive system(s). Something about hot routing and auto flipping, maybe. Either way, I guess the short story, they tried, it was too complicated for this year, but it is something they want to get back in the game.


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The way it sounds, they might patch it in earlyish, like the second big patch we usually get round october

[jfsolo]

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The way it sounds, they might patch it in earlyish, like the second big patch we usually get round october

I think that it's a mistake to expect the #1 vs #1 to be implemented in Madden 17 at all. Formation subs, maybe, but they haven't given any indication that best on best is something that might make in this year.

[PaPZ187]

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Man formation subs and corner match ups feel like huge upgrades if we ever get them......then I remember these were standard options years ago in Madden....WTF

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[xCoachDx]

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From what I read it still sounds like we can't force our #1 CB to follow their #1 WR. Which is sad.
But atleast we got some much needed improvements.

Ya know... Like we could a decade ago. Good times.