Well it's all about how you want to play the game. As the User, you should have the option. The game doesn't force you to have to press any button. I believe you are right in terms of ratings and player likeness. If a wr like julian edelman is coming across the middle he would more than likely make a possession pass and go down. However having the option to decide the type of catch should most definitely be in the game.
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Re: Madden NFL 18 Controls - WR/DB Mechanics
Well it's all about how you want to play the game. As the User, you should have the option. The game doesn't force you to have to press any button. I believe you are right in terms of ratings and player likeness. If a wr like julian edelman is coming across the middle he would more than likely make a possession pass and go down. However having the option to decide the type of catch should most definitely be in the game. -
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Most of it is an adjustment to the ball and situation. Madden should have the where with all to adjust to the ball, the field, and the scenario of the game to have WRs trigger those animations appropriately. Not allow users to make a decision, that takes away from separation of ratings and differential of WRs. It's a gimmick in the video game, and it's not something WRs think every play. Most "aggressive catches" aren't a thought, it's a reaction to ball placement.Comment
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I think it looks good on paper. This way, team play will be interesting for all 3 players on offense instead of just the QB. If you aren't doing team play, the WRs and CBs will probably be doing this by themselves, hopefully resulting in more realistic interaction between the two. The only thing you'll have to learn is the different winning animations for your WRs and what that means for how/when they'll be open. If done properly, it could really improve the aesthetics and realism of the game.
As for the catch mechanics discussion, but I think it is one of the better features added to Madden recently. The argument that "receivers don't actually think that they need to make an aggressive catch now" is silly and the exact same as arguing that QBs don't think "I need to throw a lob pass now." These mechanics exist in real life, and receivers subconsciously use them on every catch depending on the positioning of the defenders around them. But there is room for interpretation and risk/reward when making the decisions, so the best way to give the user some control on how his team plays the game is to setup some basic controls on how the players will approach each situation.Cow. Boys.Comment
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The theory behind all of these mechanics is that the CPU will also perform them as well. These new WR/DB mechanics are not only going to make things more fun for the user, but also adds more animations. In theory, CPU DB/WR interaction is going to benefit greatly from this.
You can then start to have player likeness based on what CPU players use what mechanics.Comment
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Is this just for MUT Squads? Will I be able to utilize it if I control a corner in my CFM? Most importantly, will my CPU players utilize any of this?Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 18 Controls - WR/DB Mechanics
The theory behind all of these mechanics is that the CPU will also perform them as well. These new WR/DB mechanics are not only going to make things more fun for the user, but also adds more animations. In theory, CPU DB/WR interaction is going to benefit greatly from this.
You can then start to have player likeness based on what CPU players use what mechanics.Comment
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It sounds like they will. https://twitter.com/rexdeafootball/s...62312745385984Comment
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Sounds great BUT they need to get pass interference right now. I hate seeing WR's and DB's run into each with no flag thrown.Comment
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Here is the key to this -- we need to see loss and win animations.
Having something akin to a rock,paper, scissors minigame is not the route I would have went, but I can live with.
What I'm worried about is if the game uses clear win/loss animations it doesn't really fix the problem of past years.Comment
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I don't like this. Just more button combos to press. This type of stuff should be playing out naturally by the players. Like the different catches. In real life a wide receiver doesn't think "hey I need to make an aggressive catch" he just makes and adjustment to the ball and does what he needs to make a catch.
Seems madden is really trying to push that "stick skills" stuff.
I'm more comfortable saying "dang I pushed the wrong button" as opposed to saying "Dang it AI why did you do that!"
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Re: Madden NFL 18 Controls - WR/DB Mechanics
I don't like this. Just more button combos to press. This type of stuff should be playing out naturally by the players. Like the different catches. In real life a wide receiver doesn't think "hey I need to make an aggressive catch" he just makes and adjustment to the ball and does what he needs to make a catch.
Seems madden is really trying to push that "stick skills" stuff.Comment
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Re: Madden NFL 18 Controls - WR/DB Mechanics
I don't like this. Just more button combos to press. This type of stuff should be playing out naturally by the players. Like the different catches. In real life a wide receiver doesn't think "hey I need to make an aggressive catch" he just makes and adjustment to the ball and does what he needs to make a catch.
Seems madden is really trying to push that "stick skills" stuff.Originally posted by Therebelyell626I am going to create a team called "the happy town fundament rapscallions" and hurt your already diminishing image
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I'd like to be able to utilize this without controlling a corner. If I'm expecting a slant, let me choose to have my corners jam the WRs to the inside presnap while I control a d-linemanComment
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