Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

[Steve_OS]

Check out the second Madden NFL designers podcast.

• Animations and defense (zone) is going to be worked on extensively
• Discussion on real time physics, it's a long term goal and is the future
• Triumphs and failures, over the years (discussion)
• Donny talks about speed rating domination
• One of the top priorities is DEFENSE, as well as value
• Metrics - Play Now, Online Play Now, Offline Franchise are the most played modes, the rest are tied well below.
• Bowling pin tackle discussion.
• Penalties... PI and defensive holding discussion.
• Slowing down the CPU snap discussion
• Next podcast to showcase Franchise mode

"Madden Creative Director Ian Cummings this week sets down with Donny Moore and Larry Richart of the Madden design team to talk about a few things; This Week's Roster Update, Game Play Guru Larry Richart, Real Time Physics Discussion, NBA Elite to Tiburon Chat, Twitter Questions, and the already famous Hateful Tweet of the week."

Listen to the podcast, right here.

According to Ian Cummings, it is already available on iTunes.

[ZoneKIller]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

410 gone is what I get when I hit the link

[Steve_OS]

Try now. Not sure why they always go down.

[ZoneKIller]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

Try now. Not sure why they always go down.

Go it!! Thanks Steve

[Jono078]

Madden NFL Designer Podcast #2

http://media16.podbean.com/pb/8cc7abdedcd12d7a75c41d0aeed1c58c/4ce6ea6c/blogs16/308722/uploads/Mad_podcast-Episode-2.m4a

Highlights;

Looking to fix animations - for e.g. suction problems

Defense to be fixed, in particular zone defense, being fixed via code, animation and ratings

They believe real time physics ARE the future, it's a long term goal
Defense is one of the top priorities

Franchise mode was most used aside from play now and online play now. Superstar mode and Online franchise usage was low. Virtual trainer non existent. They want to invest time in the modes people play, so looking good for us offline franchise users

Next podcast will be franchise mode related stay tuned, can't wait!

Good job on the podcast again guys!

[Jono078]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

Ah I didn't see this thread sorry, I started mine a while ago but was updating it before submitting the thread.

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

It's ok. I merged it over.

[ZoneKIller]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

So Vick can gain 21 points to his rating in one season(real life) but it cant happen in Franchise mode?More reason why stats should have a bigger effect in progression for Franchise mode.

[stp2081]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

The hateful tweet of the week had me LMAO!

I really appreciate these guys openly addressing common criticisms, even if they don't address all of the issues, I give 'em credit for not trying to hide them under the rug.

[roadman]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

Hey, a Roadman question was answered.

Bowling Pin Tackles are being addressed.

Good to hear about defense being addressed.

I really like this approach, they aren't spilling the beans, but giving a piece meal approach.

[Palo20]

So Vick can gain 21 points to his rating in one season(real life) but it cant happen in Franchise mode?More reason why stats should have a bigger effect in progression for Franchise mode.

Because they update ratings during the season so they can duplicate real life.

If a 72 OVR Vick was putting up those same numbers in the video game, would he really need an increase to 93?

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

Hey, a Roadman question was answered.

Bowling Pin Tackles are being addressed.

Good to hear about defense being addressed.

I really like this approach, they aren't spilling the beans, but giving a piece meal approach.

Can you explain what bowing pin tackles are?? I don't know what that means to be honest. Never herd that term before.

[roadman]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

4 or 5 tackles are hovering around a ball carrier and instead of tackling them, just before tackling them, they all fall to the ground.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

4 or 5 tackles are hovering around a ball carrier and instead of tackling them, just before tackling them, they all fall to the ground.

Oh ok bro. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Now I understand what you are saying now. Thanks alot.

[goodygoody]

Re: Madden NFL Designers Podcast #2

I like almost everything I hear. But, I wish they would take the fact that not a lot of ppl play superstar mode as a sign that they need to give it some attention. Please don't brush it aside EA.