A new idea for the playcalling screen

[KOL]

Some of the videos that I have seen have worried me slightly, the fact that the playcalling screen seems to intefere with replays/cutscenes is a concern of mine.
My idea to correct this:
Have a PIP (Picture In Picture) with the playcalling screen in the top left hand corner of the screen, with the replay/cutscene covering 75/80% of the screen.
Also, have buttons say X for the cutscenes/replays and O for the playcall screen, then when your done watching your replay/cutscene press O and find a play to your liking. (maybe A + B for 360 gamers)
Maybe the guys/girls on this forum can help with this, I hope I made it clear enough to understand.

[MattIntellect]

Quote: Originally Posted by TedSox9

Some of the videos that I have seen have worried me slightly, the fact that the playcalling screen seems to intefere with replays/cutscenes is a concern of mine. My idea to correct this: Have a PIP (Picture In Picture) with the playcalling screen in the top left hand corner of the screen, with the replay/cutscene covering 75/80% of the screen. Also, have buttons say X for the cutscenes/replays and O for the playcall screen, then when your done watching your replay/cutscene press O and find a play to your liking. (maybe A + B for 360 gamers) Maybe the guys/girls on this forum can help with this, I hope I made it clear enough to understand.

This wouldn't work. The only issue with the current play calling screen is just the cut-scenes. Doing this would be too much when the cut-scenes could just be shown before the play call screen pops up.

[KOL]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattIntellect

This wouldn't work. The only issue with the current play calling screen is just the cut-scenes. Doing this would be too much when the cut-scenes could just be shown before the play call screen pops up.

After a replay ends you could have rolling footage of the two coaches, players, fans, scores from around the league etc.
A little like MLB 09 does when you put the controller down and just watch. I think this would be a nice touch.
And if you want to skip all that just press the button that corresponds with the playcall screen and that screen will expand.

[jjdogjjdog5162]

The problem with the cut-scenes to me are they are on crack. Its just rush rush rush to the play call screen. I hope for future maddens they slow the thing down and let people press X or whatever button to let the playcall screen come up and let the cut-scenes play out. Also, i hope they find a way to squeeze some replays in there. I have seen very few replays in the new videos, and a TON of cut-scenes to the coaches. Hopefully, they will get tuned up.

[KOL]

Quote: Originally Posted by jjdogjjdog5162

The problem with the cut-scenes to me are they are on crack. Its just rush rush rush to the play call screen. I hope for future maddens they slow the thing down and let people press X or whatever button to let the playcall screen come up and let the cut-scenes play out. Also, i hope they find a way to squeeze some replays in there. I have seen very few replays in the new videos, and a TON of cut-scenes to the coaches. Hopefully, they will get tuned up.

It does and has seemed like in previous Maddens (including '10) that the cutscenes have been cut (excuse the pun), now I would imagine there are fans out there who prefer just to skip the cutscenes and get straight into the gameplay, that's why with the implemation of button co-ordinated screen (PIP) you could keep both parties happy.

[MattIntellect]

Quote: Originally Posted by TedSox9

It does and has seemed like in previous Maddens (including '10) that the cutscenes have been cut (excuse the pun), now I would imagine there are fans out there who prefer just to skip the cutscenes and get straight into the gameplay, that's why with the implemation of button co-ordinated screen (PIP) you could keep both parties happy.

What cut-scenes in previous Maddens? You must be talking about the cut-scenes of the coach during challenges or when they show the coach on the sidelines about two times every game in low-resolution with the zombie players on the sidelines.

[KOL]

Sorry my mistake, no just this years Madden. From what I have seen it could need tweaking - hopefully before the final build.
My idea probably applies to Madden '11, I think that EA don't have time to focus on this, as gameplay would naturally come first.

[MattIntellect]

Quote: Originally Posted by TedSox9

Sorry my mistake, no just this years Madden. From what I have seen it could need tweaking - hopefully before the final build. My idea probably applies to Madden '11, I think that EA don't have time to focus on this, as gameplay would naturally come first.

You're asking for this thread to be moved to the Madden NFL Wishlist forums by saying that.