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[Jet Sufferer]

What would change the game dramatically for the better is a TOTAL re-working of QB play. The passes they can get off turn the game from almost sim to total arcade. Perhaps you may want to leave the option for Madden Ballers to use this style QB play as it would be a dramatic departure from prior Maddens.

For me, and I imagine many others, make many of the magical throws take longer and more realistic times to get off. If someone is running backwards and attempts a bullet throw across the field the QB must turn and square his shoulders and risk getting creamed, etc. No QB ever could make the throws while fading back that are made in the game.

Line play must be addressed, multiple, chainable, animation breaking moves to get to the QB, line play should be a compelling mini game in itself. Pockets need to be formed, players with a clear path to the QB must NOT be suction blocked into a back/blocker, they should be "chipped". I guess what I'm saying is make these 2 crucial elements far more realistic.

Lastly and most importantly, INCREASED ANIMATIONS, INCREASED ANIMATIONS. Squeeze enough animations into the disc until it is about to explode. If you'll excuse my jab, take the animations from the Hanna Barbera stage to the Pixar stage.

As a former creative director (not for video games) I would focus solely on these things and the rest would naturally fall into place. I would have animators working on shifts around the clock until Madden 2010.

Then you must implement my option of the "Ultimate Madden" Sim Mode!

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-sim-mode.html

[Stroehms]

I agree with the post above, good points.

>I wish that the playbooks would be re-done. Every game, every year I find myself going to the same plays. Doesn't matter what team I use or playbook, all of the same plays are mixed up in their playbooks.

>I wish the game would feel like the NFL speed. In the NFL, WR's can sometimes burn the DB covering them and it doesn't feel like that in Madden.

>I think it would be cool if you could control how far you lead your WR when throwing. Say I have a WR running a streak and he's covered pretty good, so as I'm pumping to throw a slightly move the right stick to the left to lead him left to get away from the tight coverage. Idk it that's self-explanatory or not.

>Either put more effort into Superstar mode or scrap it and use the disc space for something more productive (ie. create a stadium )

Thanks,

Matt

[newmoon]

Online Franchise with correct divisions, and more control than you can shake a stick at is a must. coupled with complete webpage back up is a must. Anything less than that and you are insulting your fan base.

[Captain Cold Crush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jet Sufferer

For me, and I imagine many others, make many of the magical throws take longer and more realistic times to get off. If someone is running backwards and attempts a bullet throw across the field the QB must turn and square his shoulders and risk getting creamed, etc. No QB ever could make the throws while fading back that are made in the game.

I am by no means claiming that my proposal is the perfect resolution to the QB problem; however I would like to see EA utilize a similar feature that 2K developed in their football franchise, mostly recently with All-Pro.

There should be a transparent ring around the QB’s feet. When the football is hiked and the QB begins his drop (3, 5 or 7), there should be a button that is pushed, and when activated, slowly charges the transparent ring around the QB’s feet, turning the once clear ring orange. Once the ring is fully charged, a QB has a better % of completing a pass, increasing his overall accuracy and awareness. This will not only reward users for staying in the pocket, but it will also act as a punishment for users playing defense who do not sustain pressure.

Obviously, the idea is far from perfect, however I think it will act as an enhanced simulation tool for users who not only a) stay in the pocket as a QB, but b) actually throw with both feet planted. If a user utilizes a sprint or run with their QB, the transparent ring would automatically turn clear, even if already charged, lessening their ability to complete a pass.

[Stroehms]

Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Cold Crush

I am by no means claiming that my proposal is the perfect resolution to the QB problem; however I would like to see EA utilize a similar feature that 2K developed in their football franchise, mostly recently with All-Pro. There should be a transparent ring around the QB’s feet. When the football is hiked and the QB begins his drop (3, 5 or 7), there should be a button that is pushed, and when activated, slowly charges the transparent ring around the QB’s feet, turning the once clear ring orange. Once the ring is fully charged, a QB has a better % of completing a pass, increasing his overall accuracy and awareness. This will not only reward users for staying in the pocket, but it will also act as a punishment for users playing defense who do not sustain pressure. Obviously, the idea is far from perfect, however I think it will act as an enhanced simulation tool for users who not only a) stay in the pocket as a QB, but b) actually throw with both feet planted. If a user utilizes a sprint or run with their QB, the transparent ring would automatically turn clear, even if already charged, lessening their ability to complete a pass.

I like it.

[jvaccaro]

Priorities:

1. Fix all bugs and glitches

3. Give us customizable on/off options and effective sliders for everything

4. Eliminate all exploitable cheez junk

5. Presentation and immersion

...

Then worry about new animations and features like backtrack/rewind. Please EA, don't use this dev cycle for some major overhaul just to have a new feature to list on the back of the game. We've got a solid foundation in '09, just needs some serious tweaking...

[Jet Sufferer]

^^^^

Disagree strongly, the foundation IS the problem. The unrealistic QB and line play distorts the whole game.

The foundation needs to rebuilt, starting with the qb and line play as I mentioned earlier in the thread.