Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

[Tweeg]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

OMG You guys fixed progression? We shall see I guess...but I reallllyyy hope so because this game does seem very good on the field.

[BIGROC]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

It's a shame fatigue could not be addressed.

the fatigue was explained...and you could always up the auto sub % to have more frequent subs automatically, or do them yourself with the (Y) button in play calling screen.

[sram444]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

this is a dumb question but ill ask it anyway.. and sorry if it was already answered.

when the patch comes out we will have to restart our franchise in order for the fixes to work in franchise mode? i already know the answer but was hoping to be wrong....


thanks

[edubbs]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

the fatigue was explained...and you could always up the auto sub % to have more frequent subs automatically, or do them yourself with the (Y) button in play calling screen.

I know it was explained.

However, defenders DO NOT fatigue in this game and I like to utilize the run game to wear down defenses. This strategy will not be possible this year because of the lack of fatigue.

Also, I really do not see the difference between poor defensive teams against the run vs. good defensive teams against the run because defenders do not tire.

It makes teams like the Bengals as tough as the Ravens or Vikings to run against, which should never be the case.

It's too tough to establish a consistent run game against the CPU since defenders do not tire as they should.

That's why it's dissapointing to see that a fix will not be added via patch.

[whosgotcha]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Looking forward to the patch. Hope that the DLC will come through also. Audibles on the fly would make it complete.

[xV3L0CiTY]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

These things here, along with hopefully the inclusion of accelerated clock, have me so excited, as they were my biggest gripes with the game.

Huh...no...did? He did!!!

ATTN EVERYBODY: CB had/has gripes with Madden '09.

Only joking...just said that because I haven't seen anything negative from you about '09.

But seriously, if everything in the patch is fixed correctly and we get DLC...this will be the best Madden to date. Period. (My opinion of course).

[adembroski]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Can someone explain to me why there are so many people thanking Ian and EA for fixing things that shouldn't have been broken to begin with.

Because Ian didn't break them.

[boooey]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Because Ian didn't break them.

Just as people have the right to be happy and thank Ian.. there are others who paid $64 for a game that is not functioning for them, and in some extreme cases systems are getting bricked.

People have every right to be upset and vent a little bit, and present Ian with the tough questions they as consumers want answered.

Its totally justified and warranted in my opinion.

[adembroski]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Does EA have a different process that they are held to than the other game companies because you always see other companies going gold about two weeks before the street release date.

You have diarrhea of the mouth, man, and you could use a slap. Quit talking about what you know nothing about.

If you had been paying attention at the time (or if you'd honestly read Padre's statemnet that you keep using to back you up) you'd realize that the date on which Madden "Went Gold" was not the date on which most companies would have made that statement.

The term "going gold" has no actual meaning tied too it. At least, none agreed upon by different developers or industry insiders. It can mean "The game is locked", "the game is ready for certification", or even "The game is ready for print" or "The game is ready to be shipped"... each of these involve VASTLY different time frames.

Madden must be completed, must go through internal testing, then it must be shipped to MS and Sony for their testing (at which point it's at the back of the line, btw, so it doesn't get tested the moment Sony and MS get a hold of it... patches take 2 weeks, a game is much bigger than a patch), there has to be a window to fix anything MS and Sony come up with then resubmit, then there's the final built, printing, and shipping.

The "gold" announcement was made in June when the product was locked for internal testing... most companies proclaim gold at the post-MS/Sony test when they've got their final build ready for print. Madden goes through the certification process every year and can say, with reasonable confidence, that they'll pass, because they know what MS and Sony are looking for. So they can say "gold" at a sooner time than other companies can.

So no, there was no more time to work, they worked until the last possible moment, but at some point, you have to start the process of getting it too the consumer.

Now, you've been educated. Stop making yourself look so damned ignorant.

[destroyer]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

You have diarrhea of the mouth, man, and you could use a slap. Quit talking about what you know nothing about.

If you had been paying attention at the time (or if you'd honestly read Padre's statemnet that you keep using to back you up) you'd realize that the date on which Madden "Went Gold" was not the date on which most companies would have made that statement.

The term "going gold" has no actual meaning tied too it. At least, none agreed upon by different developers or industry insiders. It can mean "The game is locked", "the game is ready for certification", or even "The game is ready for print" or "The game is ready to be shipped"... each of these involve VASTLY different time frames.

Madden must be completed, must go through internal testing, then it must be shipped to MS and Sony for their testing (at which point it's at the back of the line, btw, so it doesn't get tested the moment Sony and MS get a hold of it... patches take 2 weeks, a game is much bigger than a patch), there has to be a window to fix anything MS and Sony come up with then resubmit, then there's the final built, printing, and shipping.

The "gold" announcement was made in June when the product was locked for internal testing... most companies proclaim gold at the post-MS/Sony test when they've got their final build ready for print. Madden goes through the certification process every year and can say, with reasonable confidence, that they'll pass, because they know what MS and Sony are looking for. So they can say "gold" at a sooner time than other companies can.

So no, there was no more time to work, they worked until the last possible moment, but at some point, you have to start the process of getting it too the consumer.

Now, you've been educated. Stop making yourself look so damned ignorant.

Dang, there must not be much to do in FARGO huh? lol

[adembroski]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Just as people have the right to be happy and thank Ian.. there are others who paid $64 for a game that is not functioning for them, and in some extreme cases systems are getting bricked.

People have every right to be upset and vent a little bit, and present Ian with the tough questions they as consumers want answered.

Its totally justified and warranted in my opinion.

I don't disagree. I was answering his question. Ian didn't break it. He wasn't on the team. We have a new lead designer, and a new producer... the two top spots... and they're working to correct mistakes of the previous regime. Personally, I'm a lot quicker to thank the new guys than blame them for the old groups problems.

[03MstGT290]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

If MS and Sony do not approve FREE DLC, I wouldn't mind paying for it.

[BleacherCreature]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Excuse my ignorance but what does "DLC" mean?
I'm a NY sports fan so I'm a tad slow.

[boooey]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Excuse my ignorance but what does "DLC" mean?
I'm a NY sports fan so I'm a tad slow.

Downloadable Content

[BleacherCreature]

Re: Two Weeks of Madden 09, and Official Patch News!

Thanks. But how does this differ from a patch? You need to download either way. Unless you have the option for DLC?
Can you tell I'm new to the online game thing?