Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

[cowboy_kmoney]

Re: Madden NFL 25 - Playbook 3: Connected Franchise

Bah, some people are never satisfied. We get a true owner mode this year, but now it's not enough. Lol...This will be a day one buy for me, as I said before in the previous thread that was made weeks ago, if Connected Franchise was what I thought it was, which it has been revealed it is, I'll purchase this. Can't wait to see all the mode has to offer, I'm stoked.

Man u r so right ppl r something else. But yeah i already paid my Ncaa 14 in full and kant wait for M25.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Glad to see 32 team control and draft class importing added back into the game.

It looks like multiple upgrade packages can be purchased at once based on the Ray Rice player progression screenshot, which is a plus.

Also glad to see player regression matter more, per a blog by Shopmaster.

I wish that there was more done for direct football gameplay, though. Owner Mode is kinda "meh" for me. I would have liked to see things like more fleshing out of the coaching staff (though at least the Scout and Trainer are there now), practice squad, player morale, team chemistry, etc. etc. More team management gameplay aspects which more obviously relate to what I do on the field, in a nutshell.

The focus by the dev team this cycle isn't quite where I wanted to be, it appears. That said, I'll still get the game, because I enjoyed what was already there.

I agree, but I resigned myself to this reality when I saw how they handled introducing Connected Careers last year. I think they grossly underestimated the desire for some of the typical franchise/dynasty type "basics" (I know opinions vary on what is considered basic) that are now being reintroduced this year, essentially putting them a bit behind on fleshing out already present features added in 13. There was simply too much work left to be done.

So, if logic for their development process and supposedly renewed commitment to steady progression follows, this is another year of groundwork and only minor additions for the mode's individual aspects.

In theory, if they are truly more organized, this also bodes well for next generation, as this provides a near-complete foundation for the major forms of career play and clear direction for moving forward. That all remains to be seen though. I'm still skeptical, but at least there is an appearance of real planning here (and I would also hope they learned their lesson from their previous transition to "next gen").

[niftyed]

So adding previous features that were suppose to be in last years title is the big thing now. EA ran out of ideas. And owner mode is stale too. Madden 13 2.0

[cnote814]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

I personally think all of this stuff is just laying the foundation for next gen Madden. I think they will be capable of ALOT more on the new consoles, so they are just doing what they can with the current gen stuff.

Lets just hope the new engine can get the gameplay to a new level. Then we will be looking at a truly great game....but Im not that optimistic, for obvious reasons.

[splff3000]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Sooooo, what I got from this blog is that EA just put a lot of stuff back into franchise that had been taken out at some point over the years. Is there gonna be anything else?

[trey2k198003]

lol i love it EA cant win they tried going a different route for years and all the "fans" said is we want back our old stuff we like, they do it and now some "fans" are saying that EA is getting lazy and that they are out of ideas, so if they listen to us or if they dont they cant please some people lol. I know its not perfect but its a game thats all there are w whole lot of other things you bug for 60 dollars or more that dont give nearly the same type of entertainment lol, Anyway im happy. still way better than madden 07 lol

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Lol, there's a typo in the picture under "Finances". They use the wrong "too".

...yes, I read through everything and that was one of the things I picked out...

Edit: They actually make that same mistake twice in the same picture lol. They do it again under "Staff".

[Gosens6]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

So, can someone direct me to other blogs about CFM? This tells me about absolutely NOTHING I care about.

What about the draft? Free agency? Details about how progression and regression are improved. This was all so underwhelming.

[ch46647]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

I am very surprised they did not put "Training Camp" back into franchise mode. Also, I wish they would add a feature where assistant coaches actually mattered.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

On the edge it says Download... Bottom says Share My... It could be both! But its guaranteed to have an Upload/Download system like 2k Share. I GUARANTEE THAT AT THE VERY LEAST.

If Madden share is indeed a 2K share like feature with the ability to create and share rosters.......$$$$$

Classic Rosters would be amazing and change the entire complexion of the game.

Fingers crossed.

[bear_down520]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Is in season player editing back in?

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Sooooo, what I got from this blog is that EA just put a lot of stuff back into franchise that had been taken out at some point over the years. Is there gonna be anything else?

Well I just found out listening to Looman on the part 3 Grisham podcast that draft class ratings are SUPPOSED to be randomized for M25. He specifically talked about doing this in response to people complaining about the draft guides, I know how you hate them Spliff.

[I Peench]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Sooooo, what I got from this blog is that EA just put a lot of stuff back into franchise that had been taken out at some point over the years. Is there gonna be anything else?

I wouldn't think of it quite like that - these features are way more in depth than they used to be. For instance, you have advisors (marketing, financial, etc), player popularity and fan support. Player popularity is going to play a big role, as it drives jersey sales and can add/detract from fan support based on who you acquire and let go (which in turn, can have a huge financial impact on your team). Progression and regression have been totally re-tuned. Lastly, non-storyline players will now have branching and dynamic rating systems in place, which is huge for me personally.

We got a ton of new stuff last year, one would hope the next iteration would focus on fine tuning that. I'm really pleased with the feature set, and recognize sports games have way less time and flexibility in their dev cycles. The question for me isn't about how much thought or effort was put into new features, it's about execution. That will remain to be seen.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

I wouldn't think of it quite like that - these features are way more in depth than they used to be. For instance, you have player popularity and fan support. Player popularity is going to play a big role, as it drives jersey sales and can add/detract from fan support based on who you acquire and let go (which in turn, can have a huge financial impact on your team). Progression and regression have been totally re-tuned. Lastly, non-storyline players will now have branching and dynamic rating systems in place, which is huge for me personally.

We got a ton of new stuff last year, one would hope the next iteration would focus on fine tuning that. I'm really pleased with the feature set, and recognize sports games have way less time and flexibility in their dev cycles. The question for me isn't about how much thought or effort was put into new features, it's about execution. That will remain to be seen.

While all that stuff is cool, I am going to be highly disappointed if they chose to ignore other elements of general Franchise. After listening to that Looman interview he stated some things that concerned me. He specifically talked about having fan morale for the most part and it effecting revenue but absolutely no mention of player morale. I really hope they didn't add all this stuff for Owner, aka Tycoon mode, while ignoring fleshing out core aspects of team management involving the players.

[splff3000]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More

Well I just found out listening to Looman on the part 3 Grisham podcast that draft class ratings are SUPPOSED to be randomized for M25. He specifically talked about doing this in response to people complaining about the draft guides, I know how you hate them Spliff.

That IS music to my ears. Looks like I'm gonna have to check out this podcast. You got a link?