Flazko's Madden 18 Sliders and Settings

[Flazko]

If 15 minutes / 15 sec run off is too long for any of you, also try 10 minutes / 20 sec runoff. Either works well.

[Flazko]

I'm getting word from some friends... A patch was released today... It hasn't been available for me yet... I'll let you guys know.



Edit: as I typed this comment, I was prompt for an update... Looks like the patch has finally arrived.. I will take a look, especially at the defensive zones and man to man part... Expect a possible update to sliders later today or early tomorrow, depending on how off I feel everything is.

[Flazko]

Notes for Patch #1
9/6/17

*HDR Support

*General Stability fixing various crashes and softlocks

*Fixed issue with Steelers; crowd ‘Terrible Towels’ appearing black or grey

*Online Head-to-Head Quarter Length changed from 4 minutes to 5 minutes

*Fixed an issue around MUT Squads players receiving the incorrect rewards when teammates leave the session early

*Improved a small framerate drop when the ball is snapped on PS4

*Tuned scaling of the football to be slightly smaller

Fixed an issue where Points were purchasable in Trial

*Fixed Button functionality to be correct: [CROSS] button does not function when attempting to load a MADDEN PROFILE

Gameplay

*Zone Coverage tuning to increase ‘Break-on-Throw’ times

*Tuning to decrease effectiveness of Ball Carrier special moves

*Fixed issue around Coaches standing in the middle of the field when re-starting MUT Challenges

*Tuning to increase blocksheds in run defense vs. Gun Inside Zone plays

*Tuning to slightly increase pass rush when QB holds onto the ball for longer times in the pocket

*Fixed an issue with sideline characters not reacting appropriately to big plays

Franchise

*Fixed incorrect Chargers/Giants week 5 game on the schedule

*Fixed issue around schedules recording incorrectly when using Play Now Live for Preseason Week



http://www.muthead.com/news/1208-mad...-1-patch-notes

[Flazko]

Slider Update 9/6/17
*Patch #1 Update*

- QB Accuracy for CPU increased from 30 to 35. Still see errant passes but not as exaggerated (qbs over throwing by 5-7 yards). Cpu QBs also feel more competitive. Get pressure to help create errant passes, qbs throw more errant passes when pressured or on the run.

- Pass Blocking decreased for User from 40 to 25. Decreased for CPU from 60 to 25.
This adjustment was to create a collapsing pocket. There should rarely be perfect pockets in real life. QBs never have more than 5 seconds in the pocket. Creates quicker decisions / pocket is more life like. Get rid of the ball!!

- Run Blocking increased for User from 25 to 35. The run game felt a little unbalanced between user and cpu.

- Catching decreased for both User and CPU from 45 to 40. There should be a little more dropped catches. Ratings will come into effect. This will separate Elite WR > Good WR > Average WR > Bad WR

- Pass Coverage increased for both User and CPU from 50 to 55.
This is to HELP make coverage a little tighter.

- Tackling increased for both User and CPU from 50 to 60.
Too many broken tackles, players (RBs and WRs) with good strength and trucking will still break tackles and separate themselves from the rest of RBs or WRs.

[asandique]

Alright flazko, what are your initial thoughts post patch?!

[PittPens1787]

Anyone who uses these in Play Now, would you recommend still changing the QB Traits? Not sure if they're only backwards in CFM or if they should be changed in the main menu as well

[Flazko]

Quote: Originally Posted by asandique

Alright flazko, what are your initial thoughts post patch?!

I think the patch was a "Band-Aid" . It cleaned up a few issues, primarily the zone coverages. I think it was a nice update. The game feels playable now. According to Rex Dickson there will be a bigger patch coming by the end of the month but this patch was important for Defense.

[Flazko]

Quote: Originally Posted by PittPens1787

Anyone who uses these in Play Now, would you recommend still changing the QB Traits? Not sure if they're only backwards in CFM or if they should be changed in the main menu as well

I change the Traits in main menu. I'm enjoying it! Just an FYI, when I test / adjust / update sliders, I use base / Default EA Rosters. ( no trait adjustments or anything)