Madden NFL 10: Updated Running Animation

[Ian_Cummings]

We're having some export problems today - the ball keeps showing up rotated 90 degrees in the guys hands. In the meantime, I can show one run style that was slightly adjusted by Simon...this one is still in progress but I figured people would like to see it and give feedback.

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Thoughts?

Also to compare, I uploaded the sprinter style (that no one seems to like)...this is the 09 version so hopefully I'll have a comparison video of the new one soon once we sort out Simon's export problems.

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[sportzbro]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

It looks better, but its almost like the ball carrier is laboring down the field. I think the legs need to be churning faster.

[wsu_gb23]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

the new running animation looks better. It adds the look of weight to the player.

[Krodis]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

Yeah it looks like he has a limp or maybe some major back pain.

[StevieTheD]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

I don't really have a problem with the 09 version if he is breaking away for a TD. I like the revised running animation, but I think it'd look goofy out in the open. It looks as if he is laboring while trying to break away but still has some potential tacklers with in range.

Would it be possible to have the new animation be utilized when in traffic so that it looks like he is running, but bracing for hits and looking for tacklers and then when he gets far enough away where it's just a spring to the end zone he goes back to the 09 style?

[Keith121212]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

Hey Ian, I just wanted to bring your attention to this thread here. I see that you fixed the RB pre-snap stance so some of us were wondering if you could fix the DL and WR stances as well possibly

Also thanks for the vids. Could we see the new one from the side possibly or from behind? Thanks for everything.

[sportzbro]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

I mean look how fast Chad Johnson's feet are moving in the first part of this vid:<object height="344" width="425">


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[g2thecore]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

I love it already! Sure it can be tweaked a little more, like the guy above said, it looks like the runner is struggling down the field. But overall, compared to the "sprinter style" vid, it's light years ahead. Give our thanks to Simon please.

[bang911]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

My thoughts as I watched:

Yeaaaaaa, niceeee, very nice.


That runner had a very human look to his running style. Impressive to see such an improvement so quickly!

[The Man 451]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

In the first vid, the runner looks more natural, and dynamic. There's a sense of weight. The second vid, the runner looks more mechanical. I like the new animation.

[Fresh Prince]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

Looks much better. Can't wait to see the final build.

[FootballDetails]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

The animation is better in the Madden 10 clip, but the player (a Jet - ugh) seems to be jogging more than sprinting. Can we get a view from the side? Looks better, though.

[Goffs]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

In the first vid, the runner looks more natural, and dynamic. There's a sense of weight. The second vid, the runner looks more mechanical. I like the new animation.

this!

i like the direction where this is going keep up the good work IAN

[g2thecore]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

I think I like the players natural movements, that needs to remain. The hips, arms and shoulders move very naturally and dynamically making the runner look very human.

Now if Simon could only make those legs move a little faster, we'd be in for a hell of a treat. Like the guy said above, it looks like he's jogging rather than sprinting.

[The Man 451]

Re: Ians Twitter: Possible updated running animation vid today!

Yeah, I'd agree that in the new vid, the runner doesn't appear to be running at full speed (sprinting). Almost what you'd expect if you did not hold down the acceleration button. For a sprint, his legs definitely need to be moving faster as shown in the chad johnson video.

I love the new animation though.