Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

[N51_rob]

Looks a little like the FA system in Head Coach.

[CM Hooe]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

Looks a little like the FA system in Head Coach.

My only concern is that I want to know how this works in an offline multiplayer setting. Otherwise I like it.

[Broncos86]

Quote: Originally Posted by Block-O

Im curious to find out how you receive an "underachiever" role. It says 20+ roles. I wonder what some other roles will be? Could be "1st round bust", "Diamond in the rough". I just hope there isnt a big icon underneath the players feet on the field. Leave the player roles on the menu's please.

In past gen, I believe it was about not living up to your ratings. Same for a "bust" role. If a 1st round player wasn't starting within a certain amount of time, they were considered a bust. So I'd imagine if a 90 OVR running back only averages 2.5 ypc, they're an "underachiever."

[TMJOHNS18]

Quote: Originally Posted by Block-O

Im curious to find out how you receive an "underachiever" role.

There's probably an "overachiever" to go with that. If I had to bet, an underachiever would be a 90 OVR playing like a 75 OVR, and an overachiever would be a 75 OVR playing like a 90 OVR.

Franchise is looking really good right now, I really like the fact now that it seems rookie QB's can be developed without having to play them right away. Going to be fun playing through NCAA Dynasty and picking up a QB you recruited and took your program to a new level, then being able to develop him and continue his legacy!

[RGiles36]

Quote: Originally Posted by dkp23

It is going to suck when online franchise will continue to be overlooked...

I know I have an unpopular opinion, but I think if we look somewhat objectively, the last 6-7 years have been geared more towards the online gamer.

I'm not suggesting that they have ignored online franchise -- more news is certainly coming. But I have no sympathy for folks asking "what about online" when offliners have gotten the shaft ALL of this generation.

Quote: Originally Posted by Block-O

Here are some of the 20+ roles in Madden NFL 12: Team Mentor Team Leader Injury Prone Run Stopper Franchise Quarterback Defensive Playmaker Offensive Playmaker Playoff Performer Shutdown Corner Pass Rusher Trench Warrior Fumble Prone Underachiever Project Player 1st Round Pick Future Star Iron Man QB of the Future Feature Back Im curious to find out how you receive an "underachiever" role. It says 20+ roles. I wonder what some other roles will be? Could be "1st round bust", "Diamond in the rough". I just hope there isnt a big icon underneath the players feet on the field. Leave the player roles on the menu's please.

A part of me hopes that they don't disclose the details behind players roles as far as the amount of ratings boosts, what specifically makes a QB a franchise QB, etc.

[aksumite]

Quote: Originally Posted by falconfansince81

this HAS to be part of progression in online franchises...i don't see why it wouldn't be.

I really hope it is in ONLINE Franchise as well.


Please give us more info on ONLINE Franchise.

[Bengals28]

I really hope there's some difference between a player in a 3-4 and a player in a 4-3, no news so far. What I mean by that is in free agency if there's players that fit the 3-4 scheme should be pursued by teams that play that scheme and so on.

[PSRusse83]

Could we at least get a picture of the Draft stage during....The Draft? Also the guy who announces picks. Also where did that PA announcer leave to?