If you think about it, several features of the madden franchise are washed away as time goes on such as mini-camp drills, create-a-situation mode, vision cone, virtual arena (off by default), weapons, and lead blocking. Do you think GameFlow will still be with us later in the cycle?
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Based on the track record of previous additions to the Madden franchise, I would say no, and no one will care... it might be advertised as Madden Light then... the game you've gotten every year for the last 7 years with half the gimmicks.Proud Beta tester for NFL 2K Dreamcast
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Depends on how it goes over but I'd lean towards yes because EA sees it as a way to simplify the game and bring in casual gamers to expand their base."A man can only be beaten in two ways: if he gives up, or if he dies."Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
IMO it shouldn't even be a feature.AKA DEEJAY8595Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
The reason they have it is for online. It will help stop cheesers and being able to go online and play a game for 30mins instead of 60 means a lot. I am an offline gamer but I like the option of it. Will probably be a year or 2 before they get it good enough for me. Sounds a little shallow right now.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
They shouldn't have named it.
Just say "all-new game planning puts you in the shoes of an nfl coach", that way the people with nothing to add in threads like these cant say "OMG Gimmick!!!!".
It's a good feature and I can't wait to the day when they make it to something like the real nfl.Astros
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
If human civilization is still around, then maybe. But I don't see it. 2012 is fastly approaching.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Im very optimistic about trying out Gameplan/Gameflow but not to sure about it being around in the future.This feature was mainly added for online games but does nothing much to actually address the core problems of online ranked play.
It will make games faster which is cool if you get caught up with someone you dont want to play.However,it does nothing to add to the replay value of online ranked games.If I play an online ranked game against someone that throws screen passes all game,Gameplan/Gameflow gets me out of that game faster.It does not address the problem of that person running the same type pass repeatedly or help my defense stop it.So I am more likely to not play online ranked games after that experience.
My point is,I think the devs expect to see an increase in online games played because of Gameplan/Gameflow.If the numbers dont increase like they think,they might deem this feature a failure and remove it.Even though the real problem will continue to be the lack of attention and fixes to some basic NFL football aspects online.
Gameplan/Gameflow seems like a great idea but it doesnt stand a lasting chance if Madden devs dont stop just looking at online stats and actually get online to play some ranked games.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
I sure hope that there are options to play games in which both teams can only use gameflow online. It will really help those of us that want to actually play football not have to deal with guys that just want to figure out how to exploit the A.I.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
I don't see how we can argue if a feature will exist in 3-4 years when none of us (with the exception of a handful of ppl) have used it. Wait until Madden comes out then let's talkComment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
It will be taken out and brought back in a couple years, with less options and a new name. It will be introduced as a new feature.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Well, JUST going off history here, I would say that you will not see it. Normally, when EA adds a "hardcore" feature. One in which I've wanted in some form or another, that feature normally goes away in a couple of years. However, if everyone grasps onto it, it won't go away so much as it'll get moved to an option.
Frankly, I have my doubts about the reasons they added this. If their play system was more advanced and more like real life, I'd really be down for this feature. As it stands, my ONLY question now is why are they doing this instead of redoing their play system like they've been asked to do for years now. The fact that I still won't be able to "construct" my plays as I would like (mixing fronts/coverages, packages, formations) is really sad.
But none of this matters to me if the gameplay is still in a state that I bitterly dislike.
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
lol, I must be behind the 8 ball. What is supposely going to happen in '12? The rapture? The return of our savior?
No, I don't think this feature will still be around 3 to 4 years from now. It'll no longer be a marketing feature. Gameflow is just that, something to add to the label of the box. Think about how many madden fans never come on this site, never look indepth to Madden before purchasing. They simply go to the store, walk up to the rack, pick up the case, read it, look at the art, flip it over a couple times and then ask mommy and daddy for their? money. Purchase.Comment
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Depends who you ask:
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Re: Will GameFlow still be a feature in 3-4 years?
Nope. It'll get old very quickly. There's only so many ways to say "Ok...we need a big play here. Hit the TE on a crossing route."Comment
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