Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

[Deegeezy]

I still don't get why they would do this? As it is right now, when you are looking at your plays, pass plays in particular, you have no idea how many yards each of your receivers is going to be running.

I don't think people realize how much of a big deal this is going to be once they actually start playing the game and looking for plays.

[Southpaw29]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. Remember what side of the field you're on, and call/flip plays accordingly. That's how I've been doing it, and I'm doing fine. I'm really getting tired of hearing people complain about how big a problem it is that there are no gridlines in the playcall screen. I'm just glad they went back to the traditional 3 window playcall screen, cause that two box system wasn't doing it for me.

I'm not here to spark a huge debate, just to speak my mind.

Thank you (Not a crook lol)

[MattIntellect]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. Remember what side of the field you're on, and call/flip plays accordingly. That's how I've been doing it, and I'm doing fine. I'm really getting tired of hearing people complain about how big a problem it is that there are no gridlines in the playcall screen. I'm just glad they went back to the traditional 3 window playcall screen, cause that two box system wasn't doing it for me.

I'm not here to spark a huge debate, just to speak my mind.

Thank you (Not a crook lol)

That's the same thing I was thinking. I never really used the field lines when deciding which plays to call.

[Deegeezy]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. Remember what side of the field you're on, and call/flip plays accordingly. That's how I've been doing it, and I'm doing fine. I'm really getting tired of hearing people complain about how big a problem it is that there are no gridlines in the playcall screen. I'm just glad they went back to the traditional 3 window playcall screen, cause that two box system wasn't doing it for me.

I'm not here to spark a huge debate, just to speak my mind.

Thank you (Not a crook lol)

It has nothing to do with remembering what side of the field you are on in relation to the hash. That's something that would be nice to see but I don't think we've had that in a game since Tecmo Bowl.

The reason field lines are needed is so you know the length of a WR's pass pattern. Some people are very detailed in their play-calling and need to know things such as the length of a route and spacing when deciding on a play.

[Southpaw29]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

^ Just view the overlay at the LOS. Or if you're playing with someone next to you, estimate

[Deegeezy]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

^ Just view the overlay at the LOS. Or if you're playing with someone next to you, estimate

I'd like to know that info prior to calling the play as we always have.

[sgibs7]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

I still don't get why they would do this? As it is right now, when you are looking at your plays, pass plays in particular, you have no idea how many yards each of your receivers is going to be running.

I don't think people realize how much of a big deal this is going to be once they actually start playing the game and looking for plays.

smart route your route!

get right to where the route should be going

[Deegeezy]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

smart route your route!

get right to where the route should be going

Not a big fan of smart routes on a constant basis because then you run into issues with spacing. Some Madden players call their plays with a little more precision than others and I happen to be a guy that does not want to decrease the spacing integrity of a play by smart routing all the time.

I don't know if this is the reason and don't want to at all sound like I am above anyone because I am not but I guess it is just the football background in me that wants this.

As a former player and coach, I have never in my life seen a playbook on any level (high school, college, or pro) that does not have some degree of detail as to the length of a pass route. I could not imagine a real life coach calling a play and telling a WR to "go and run deep cross, I don't care how many yards you run it at, just go run it."

Plays are designed in a very precise manner and whether your are privy to it or not, this is emulated in Madden and NCAA.

[Lodeus]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

Doesn't bother me at all. Nice to have but I dont think they are needed.

[sgibs7]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

Not a big fan of smart routes on a constant basis because then you run into issues with spacing. Some Madden players call their plays with a little more precision than others and I happen to be a guy that does not want to decrease the spacing integrity of a play by smart routing all the time.

I don't know if this is the reason and don't want to at all sound like I am above anyone because I am not but I guess it is just the football background in me that wants this.

As a former player and coach, I have never in my life seen a playbook on any level (high school, college, or pro) that does not have some degree of detail as to the length of a pass route. I could not imagine a real life coach calling a play and telling a WR to "go and run deep cross, I don't care how many yards you run it at, just go run it."

Plays are designed in a very precise manner and whether your are privy to it or not, this is emulated in Madden and NCAA.

thats where repetion comes into play! I know all the yard specifics of all the plays I run...why? because when I go into practice mode i scope out the orginal break and read the makers in instant replay.

the tools are there and there set in place. and the spacing in madden cant and i dont think will EVER relate to real life. All I know is if its 3rd 9 im going to smart route my curl route or my out to the first down it be foolish not to.

[Southpaw29]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

As a former player and coach, I have never in my life seen a playbook on any level (high school, college, or pro) that does not have some degree of detail as to the length of a pass route. I could not imagine a real life coach calling a play and telling a WR to "go and run deep cross, I don't care how many yards you run it at, just go run it."

Plays are designed in a very precise manner and whether your are privy to it or not, this is emulated in Madden and NCAA.

When you're playing Madden in your basement, you don't have a (real) hand crafted Vince Lombardi trophy on the line

[Deegeezy]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

When you're playing Madden in your basement, you don't have a (real) hand crafted Vince Lombardi trophy on the line

Was this really necessary? I think we all are just looking for the most accurate depiction of real life football possible. No need for comments like this.

[PlatooN]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

we need hash marks and fieldlines. what if i wanna stack 3 WR's on the right side of the ball where i have the most room cause the ball is on the left hash but since i can't see what side of the field i'm on i dont flip play in the play call screen and end up stacking the 3wr's on the left side of the ball...then i have to flip play on the field? i dont wan't todo that.

[sgibs7]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

we need hash marks and fieldlines. what if i wanna stack 3 WR's on the right side of the ball where i have the most room cause the ball is on the left hash but since i can't see what side of the field i'm on i dont flip play in the play call screen and end up stacking the 3wr's on the left side of the ball...then i have to flip play on the field? i dont wan't todo that.

simple solution.

you run left your going to have the ball on the left hash...you run right you will have the ball on the right. make note of this in your head. flip the play at the play call screen when appropriate.

if we all play madden, then its safe to assume that we can anticipate where the ball is going to be after the snap

or No huddle. you can see where the ball is positioned and make your reads accordingly.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Why remove field lines from the playcall screen?

I don't see it been a big peoblem. I will just look to the sideline to see where the first down mark is where the chain gang is at.