This is probably the most important M13 video and I think it deserves its own thread.

[hellothere]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr_truthman.com

Clearly ratings dont matter on the o-line. Versuz and ryanmoody do a great job breaking down madden video to show us the core if gameplay. Great vid. I wonder if the madden dev team has seen it and what their explanation is. This clearly kills the integrity of the game and proves that offense gets a huge boost over defense. This can explain why the only way to get pressure on the qb is to blitz.

I don't buy that at all. I get what you are trying to say, but what I'm saying is I want to use this info to my advantage- We know some ratings in madden matter. Stuff like speed clearly matters, so let's say blocking is useless(and in this video, it sure appears to be)
Then not using any XP on blocking, and instead using it for speed you'd have a line that could block just as well, but they'd have a big speed advantage. I'm not sure how useful it would be but wouldn't you rather finds way to make the progression useful than continue to pour points into useless blocking stats

[rspencer86]

That's embarrassing. EA implemented all of these special, highly-specific ratings like pass block footwork, finesse moves, block shedding, etc. and for what?

Line play is so huge in the NFL, and in Madden it is completely pointless. CCM is not as fun if you know that there is no reward in developing a good offensive line or a beastly defensive line. It's all just window dressing.

[MikeLove]

Quote: Originally Posted by hellothere

I don't buy that at all. I get what you are trying to say, but what I'm saying is I want to use this info to my advantage- We know some ratings in madden matter. Stuff like speed clearly matters, so let's say blocking is useless(and in this video, it sure appears to be) Then not using any XP on blocking, and instead using it for speed you'd have a line that could block just as well, but they'd have a big speed advantage. I'm not sure how useful it would be but wouldn't you rather finds way to make the progression useful than continue to pour points into useless blocking stats

thats great if you're trying to game the system. I think most of us here just want some realistic stuff. This is in no way a positive at all.

So what happens with sliders, do they work differently if you start on a diferent difficulty level and change the numbers to be exactly the same as on a different difficulty level? Doesnt it usually just say custom? Interesting.

And just to lighten the mood, the Bears need to get this guy in real life ASAP.

[prototype561]

This is why we need a "TRUE" physics engine, that incorporates player movement and weight.

Regardless of ratings, there is a very little chance of someone 150 lbs. blocking someone who is 275 lbs.

[Sdrawkcab321]

So what your telling me is that i should sign a bunch of small linemen and I'll never get sacked ?

[Boling4Humor]

I don't even know what to say. I'm so pissed.

[Broncos86]

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...eractions.html

There was already a thread linking this video, and it was closed because this is not new.

[justinwhitaker11]

Wow, this ruins the game for me. I will for sure not buy next year unless this is fixed. Glad I only borrowed this years from a friend. And I was actually going to buy it tomorrow. Soo glad I looked at this thread.