Off-Ball Injuries Are in Madden NFL 18, Changes to Hit Stick Functionality

[mtmetcalfe]

Great additions! Looks as if hit stick is used for OL/DL engagements as well. Does that mean steerable engagements are back in?

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

I can understand that. Hell I don't even know what the commentary updates consisted of last year. I was under the impression that they referenced the NFL season. I'd rather have no updates then hear something that not only doesn't apply to my franchise but also doesn't even make sense (e.g. if they reference that Joe Flacco threw 3 ints in his last real life game, but in my franchise he just returned from injury)

The updated commentary was only in Play Now exclusively, not CFM at all.

[OhMrHanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

To each their own, whatever, does for me, as I get tired of hearing the same commentary over and over again that is repeated ad nauseam throughout the season.

Yeah, but I think what they're saying, and what I believe as well, is that this was the case last year. The commentary updates were also added to CFM, but they were not CFM specific. Lol, this is another one of those things that we need clear cut answers, and as much as I appreciate Clint, in general, I think he's sarcastic enough to enjoy giving half answers. Lol.

So, the real question is, imo, 'will the commentary inside CFM be updated per season within CFM?' I would like for them to add CFM draft players' names, honestly. That would be huge. But, overall, to clarify, in my CFM, will I hear, 'Matt Ryan just won his 3rd super bowl in a row and Julio Jones is this year's super bowl MVP' inside CFM. Will that commentary be dynamic, maybe, is another way to look at it.


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[apollon42]

The commentary updates weren't as advertised. Basically, they would say one or two sentences about the past week. Everything else was exactly the same.

[OhMrHanky]

I'm def happy with Oline injuries and the hit stick. I'm always for more control, and I like the option of hitting high or low. And, with the removal of suction tackling, this should result in more risk/reward.

I have to say, though, I know the first time my LT gets injured, I'm going to be pi$$ed!!!! . But, I wanted it, as well, so it'll be a nice addition for CFM, specifically.

Edit: and yes, low/high used to be in madden. I know. Just glad to see it return.

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[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by OhMrHanky

Yeah, but I think what they're saying, and what I believe as well, is that this was the case last year. The commentary updates were also added to CFM, but they were not CFM specific. Lol, this is another one of those things that we need clear cut answers, and as much as I appreciate Clint, in general, I think he's sarcastic enough to enjoy giving half answers. Lol. So, the real question is, imo, 'will the commentary inside CFM be updated per season within CFM?' I would like for them to add CFM draft players' names, honestly. That would be huge. But, overall, to clarify, in my CFM, will I hear, 'Matt Ryan just won his 3rd super bowl in a row and Julio Jones is this year's super bowl MVP' inside CFM. Will that commentary be dynamic, maybe, is another way to look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The commentary updates were exclusive only to Play Now, not CFM. The updated commentary did not appear inside the game, in play by play.

Of course, we will need to tune in later to find out more specifics.

[ksteward84]

If this isn't done perfectly, I hope off ball injuries have their own separate slider. Also hoping for more 2-3 quarter injuries and less broken collarbones for 8 weeks lol

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

The updated commentary was only in Play Now exclusively, not CFM at all.

I know that, it is why I never heard any of it.

But what I am saying is that before I celebrate this change, I want to know what the nature of the commentary update will be.

Same type of stuff as last year only now it plays in CFM? Don't think I will like that.

give me an example of the commentary update from last year.