Madden NFL 18 Features New Target Passing, Coverage Assignments & More

[SteelD34KC]

Quote: Originally Posted by OhMrHanky

This is a tough one. We've got a lot of speculation on this. I guess we'll see it in action, I hope, this weekend. I know ea play is this weekend. But, I can't remember how they did it last year. Do they show live footage of gameplay? Like, on June 10th, will we see gameplay footage? Because, I remember how particular gamers, maybe specifically, gamechangers created 2-3 min clips that were approved for content by ea or something? Does anyone know this? When will we see the first piece of decent gameplay footage that would probably show this reticule? I'm sure I can adjust to whatever, but I still think I'd rather not bother with the reticule right away from the snap. I want to look at my first read and/or pass rush issues right after the snap. I feel like controlling a reticule the entire time would ruin QB scrambling ability (or MY scrambling ability. Lol). But, if I'm concentrated on WRs, in general, I can still do everything the same, but then when I fire to a WR, the reticule could pop up, and I can adjust exactly where I want the throw to go in relation to the WR. And, I think they would prefer to keep the WR buttons as that has been in madden forever. So, I would think the reticule would be a quick adjustment to that. But, we'll see. And, again, if anyone knows the most precise date/time we will see vid game footage of this would be appreciated. This is possibly one of the most interesting addition from Rex's team and I'm really curious to see it in motion, so I can feel ecstatic or cringe, hard. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah Im with you. I cant wait for monday morning to come for me to look over any footage that was released. Im holding down all my excitement.

[OhMrHanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by therealsmallville

So would you prefer the game to kind of go in slow motion once you pressed the receiver icon? I might be misunderstanding you. If I'm throwing a slant, once I press 'B' to throw to my B WR, I'm not sure there's time to aim something after that before the QB releases the ball. Or maybe you meant "press B to bring up B's reticule, aim, press B again"? Sorry if I'm being confusing. I'm just curious. EA has a conference on the 10th I believe, maybe we'll get lucky and see a live demonstration of it. I remember a while back they brought out Joe Montana to demo the Kinect voice commands, so it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

No, no slow down. And, that's just it. It's hard to totally envision this as well because of how fast things gotta go. And, admittedly, what I'm talking about here, u could argue, is just a tweak on total control passing. But, now, instead of having a general idea of where you're leading the pass, right when u press the WR button, the icon pops up, and then u have like 1 second to whip it to a spot. And, while I know it sounds like it would be too hard/quick, if they start the reticle at the point where a normal throw would be (as opposed to right on your WR), and, of course, they make the reticle quick to move, u could have enough time to whip it a little left, a little short, a little back shoulder, or if u see it's a bad pass to make, maybe u whip it hard out of bounds or something.

Again, it may sound like there's not enough time, but I'm thinking there's just enough. And, I guess, a part of me thinking it's this way is that we have had icon pass buttons for so long, that I expect that to be a part of it. But, if they decided to untangle that specifically for reticle passing, then I guess I could see a reticule popping up right away, and as u go through your reads, u would constantly be moving the reticle. I think, in this instance, that reticle has got to be able to move, though, I think. So, that's another thing that I just want to see NOW!! Lol. The speed and movement of that thing is key. If it moves too slow, you're going to be yelling at your tv and chucking your controller across the room. But, if it's too slow, it might not help enough. And, throwing deep, this is so tricky with a reticle?? If you're throwing it 50-60 yards and maybe leading your WR by 20 yards or something, when/where/how the reticle is going to get there? Lol.

So, again, I'm just going to have to wait and see what it is, but I just can't stop speculating on exactly how they've implemented this. And, as much as I like and trust Rex's team, this is one of those 'madden new items' that u worry the implementation is terrible. Lol. But, it also sounds like u don't have to use it if u don't want to, so it's not going to break the game for me. But, I would like to utilize this type of functionality for some extra realism. Who knows, maybe it's just the vision cone? lol.

Oh, and specifically to your slant example. A slant would be hardest to utilize a reticule, period, I would think. But, what I'm saying, is that u press the B button, and of course, u can hold for bullet, or tap for lob, etc. Your QB winds up, now, even with a bullet, there is some time between button press and QB release. So, the reticle pops up right when u press button, and is available for a period of time dependent on your QB release. Perhaps, they can program it to maintain reticle just past your release. Your eyes wouldn't notice this, and the game still has enough time to adjust the trajectory of the ball right as it leaves QB hands or something. Again, I know it sounds like a short time span (and, it is), but if they tweak a split second here and there, I might be able to work.

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[ODogg]

They've already indicated that it would be difficult for many folks to utilize until it was learned. The way it was done before with NCAA it was difficult to use; it took a lot of practice. This is going to be a system that will be there for those who choose to master it and can be ignored for those who don't.

[Skyboxer]

Wish they would add a refined NFL Fever passing system. Wasn't perfect but it was very fun. A few tweaks is all it needed.

Just seen this thread tonight so I'm a bit more intrigued with M18...

[4thQtrStre5S]

I could see the reticle popping up in the area of the primary receiver and then having to be moved from there; potentially allowing the user to choose their primary pre-snap; else I would imagine it would start center of field...

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S

I could see the reticle popping up in the area of the primary receiver and then having to be moved from there; potentially allowing the user to choose their primary pre-snap; else I would imagine it would start center of field...

It needs to always start in the exact same spot. My guess is dead center in the middle of the field a bit behind where the MLB stands normally.

Having it pop up around a receiver who is running in one of possible many directions would make what may already be difficult become nigh impossible.

[OhMrHanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

It needs to always start in the exact same spot. My guess is dead center in the middle of the field a bit behind where the MLB stands normally. Having it pop up around a receiver who is running in one of possible many directions would make what may already be difficult become nigh impossible.

Well, I mean, these are the 2 diff scenarios, I think. Either, 1. It's a modification of current icon button passing. 2. It's completely independent of WR icons. If it's 'attached' to the icons, I still think it could work as it pops up around the WR, and would be a quick snap in a particular direction. But, the initial reticle popping up would be in a spot where the WR would normally catch the pass based on the route and when the QB throws. I don't think this would be impossible. The easiest example being running an out. U know your WR is breaking to the sideline, the reticle pops up near the sideline, and u can make a quick adjustment dependent upon what u see the DBs doing.

That being said, I'm starting to think it's not this way. It sounds like it will be a 'click the right stick' if u want the reticle, period, and then u can move it wherever in the field. So, I think you're right in that regard. If someone chooses to use this, they're mostly better off clicking the stick (if this is the case) right at the snap, and then moving about where they think the play will be. Then, the buttons will be different. Maybe, when using the reticle, A is normal pass, B is bullet, Y is lob, etc. Or, I take that back, lol. I guess u could just do A for throw, and allow for the normal mechanics of 'hold for bullet', double tap for controlled pass, etc. So, yeah, I can see that. It will absolutely be an either/or situation, though. But, if done this way, it would allow u to choose what u want to do per play, which is interesting, and could get a little confusing, possibly. Lol. U know? U get used to reticle passing with A button. Then, u have a pass play (maybe, deep balls are better without reticle), u know u want a button push, but u keep hitting that A button!!! Lol. Then, u throw your controller through the tv and blame madden!!!


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[SteelD34KC]

Quote: Originally Posted by OhMrHanky

Well, I mean, these are the 2 diff scenarios, I think. Either, 1. It's a modification of current icon button passing. 2. It's completely independent of WR icons. If it's 'attached' to the icons, I still think it could work as it pops up around the WR, and would be a quick snap in a particular direction. But, the initial reticle popping up would be in a spot where the WR would normally catch the pass based on the route and when the QB throws. I don't think this would be impossible. The easiest example being running an out. U know your WR is breaking to the sideline, the reticle pops up near the sideline, and u can make a quick adjustment dependent upon what u see the DBs doing. That being said, I'm starting to think it's not this way. It sounds like it will be a 'click the right stick' if u want the reticle, period, and then u can move it wherever in the field. So, I think you're right in that regard. If someone chooses to use this, they're mostly better off clicking the stick (if this is the case) right at the snap, and then moving about where they think the play will be. Then, the buttons will be different. Maybe, when using the reticle, A is normal pass, B is bullet, Y is lob, etc. Or, I take that back, lol. I guess u could just do A for throw, and allow for the normal mechanics of 'hold for bullet', double tap for controlled pass, etc. So, yeah, I can see that. It will absolutely be an either/or situation, though. But, if done this way, it would allow u to choose what u want to do per play, which is interesting, and could get a little confusing, possibly. Lol. U know? U get used to reticle passing with A button. Then, u have a pass play (maybe, deep balls are better without reticle), u know u want a button push, but u keep hitting that A button!!! Lol. Then, u throw your controller through the tv and blame madden!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I can see myself swearing up a storm and my GF coming in and being like "Swearing at your imaginary friends again?"

YEP. And I will continue.