The Little Things (Missed).......

[TMJOHNS18]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

I think the presentation is overall good and immersive, but there's nothing satisfactory about the commentary. It regressed from last year. As far as little things, there are some holes in the presentation. I still think there are times when I'm in the dark about how my QB is doing, but it's no biggie. One thing I don't like is how the QB is (seemingly) always the 'impact performer' after the 2nd half. He could be stinking it up, and Gus still breaks out his enthusiastic tone to almost suggest the QB is having a great day. I'm not sure how much sense it makes to hear "HE'S THE IMPACT PERFORMER" after completing a pedestrian 50% of his passes and tossing 2 INTs.

I was playing with the Browns and Colt had like 25% completion 0 TD 1 INT and was the impact. Of course, it popped up after a 20 yard or so completion.

Also, I would like some feedback like we saw in that Eli video with his traits changing. I for one didn't mind the player roles from when Madden used to have them (icons), but I think it would be cool if you get sacked and it shows your traits change instead of having to pause the game. I've never paused to look at the player traits anyways.

And, best of yet, EA could always add an option to turn on or off trait updates for those who want a 100% broadcast look.

[Broncos86]

Commenting about the commentary is beating a rotting carcass of a horse. We know it's bad, we know EA knows it's bad, and we know commentary is a focus for next year.

[GiantBlue76]

Commentary will be the focus at the expense of what though. That's my Biggest issue. Commentary is just one piece. The line interaction is still terrible, the lack of momentum and foot planting kills the game, the challenge system is still broken, online franchise is still not online franchise. I'm amazed sometimes at how we really tolerate this nonsense. I know I won't be buying madden yearly. I took 10 years off until last year. This game is better but it still is not close to being a great game. Too many things missing and too many bugs and poorly implemented systems.

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by tazdevil20

Commentary will be the focus at the expense of what though. That's my Biggest issue. Commentary is just one piece. The line interaction is still terrible, the lack of momentum and foot planting kills the game, the challenge system is still broken, online franchise is still not online franchise. I'm amazed sometimes at how we really tolerate this nonsense. I know I won't be buying madden yearly. I took 10 years off until last year. This game is better but it still is not close to being a great game. Too many things missing and too many bugs and poorly implemented systems.

You should be more concerned about what they are going to break next year instead of what they will improve.

[PacMan3000]

Good thread.

What do you guys think about the audio (commentary aside)? I think it's a bit improved, but it should be better. For whatever reason, if a crowd gets loud, they quiet down right after the snap, which is weird.

I'd also like for them to bring back sound to the NFL draft. Analyst commentary before, during, and after, as well as fans at the draft cheering or booing your pick.

I'd also like to see injuries linger into the off-season and potentially into the next season. If my guy busted his ACL in a January playoff game, he should be listed as questionable through all of my September games of the next season.

I wish that, for when the QB comes out to start the game (and if they didn't record any specific lines of commentary for him), they could do one of two things:

-Record generic commentary for the QB--commentary that can be valid for your real life QB, or a guy you draft in franchise 3 years down the line.

-Instead of "here comes the QB, who hopes to have a good game," at the very least, they could tell us the QB's age, college, and year in the league. So if it's Colt McCoy, have it be something like: And now, here comes the 23 year old quarterback out of Texas, who hopes to have a strong game in just his second year in the league." And every year he gets older, you change his age and years played.

While the commentary can be trash at times, I will get it props for a couple things:

1) Despite becoming VERY repetitive, I really like what they did with the commentary regarding your impact player. I like playing other teams and hearing them banter about Frank Gore or Peyton Manning. What I wish, however, is that they'd do that kind of banter for a select 2-3 players on your offense or defense. And then just randomly rotate that commentary each and every game. But I do really enjoy listening to this.

2) I like how Gus and Chris understand when a game is becoming pivotal. For example, if the opposing team punts the ball to me with 35 seconds left, and I'm down by 6, Gus will say that my offense now has a chance to go down the field and win the game. Or if I'm attempting to make a game winning kick, they acknowledge it.

I hope they build on it, but I do like that stuff like that is in there. Now fix the freakin' weather bug in franchise!

[Broncos86]

Quote: Originally Posted by tazdevil20

Commentary will be the focus at the expense of what though. That's my Biggest issue. Commentary is just one piece. The line interaction is still terrible, the lack of momentum and foot planting kills the game, the challenge system is still broken, online franchise is still not online franchise. I'm amazed sometimes at how we really tolerate this nonsense. I know I won't be buying madden yearly. I took 10 years off until last year. This game is better but it still is not close to being a great game. Too many things missing and too many bugs and poorly implemented systems.

Fair point, Taz, but something will always be sacrificed. They can't please everyone with what they choose to focus on. Next year, I expect online franchise and sound to be two major focal points.

[Pared]

This is a fantastic thread Brian.

Fellas, this right here is how you do constructive criticism.

As a pioneer of the "Little things" thread started with High Heat Baseball (*sniff*), this is the first time I've seen someone play off that in hopes of improving the game. Again - constructively.

I would hope many add to this list with hopes that EA addresses the lack of detail that is present in many other games.

[cocacolaman]

The CPU never pulling the QB has been crazy for years. I mean in their hockey game once the goalie gives up 4 goals he's gone.

In my franchise in my first game I had 4 pick 6 by half time and they kept him in. Crazy thing is most of the other teams in franchise are starting their back up qb's ??? I have no idea why that's happening.

It seams the list of things to fix is a lot longer than what they got right. I've been really disapointed in all of EA's releases this year.