Madden NFL 17 EA Play Conference Reactions (Roundtable)

[RaychelSnr]

We learned a lot about Madden yesterday, with improvements to franchise mode being squarely in the spotlight. So let's talk to the OS Staff and see what they think of the reveals from yesterday's EA Press Conference.

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[roadman]

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Caley Roark: The improvements to franchise look like a step in the right direction; actually, they remind me a bit of elements from NFL Head Coach. It's too bad it's taken them this long to realize that there was a lot of potential in the way that series handled running a franchise.


I am liking those comments a lot.

[Palm Bay Pro]

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I don't understand how "Play the Moment" is considered a franchise mode improvement. I just can't associate that particular feature with the franchise mode. Would have much rather have had expanded coaching staffs or a draft big board to increase franchise depth and realism.

[Palm Bay Pro]

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Also I would like to note I made my previous comment before making my previous comment lol. Good article guys. I definitely feel like we are still in a "wait and see" mode too

[Palm Bay Pro]

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*edit to last post

Should read

I made my previous comment prior to reading the article

[TheBleedingRed21]

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I don't understand how "Play the Moment" is considered a franchise mode improvement. I just can't associate that particular feature with the franchise mode. Would have much rather have had expanded coaching staffs or a draft big board to increase franchise depth and realism.

Most of you guys dismissing these features that don't appeal to sim heads are forgetting there is a much bigger market than the sim crowd.

They have to Accomodate so many demographics in a game that is so big as Madden.

[Palm Bay Pro]

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Also I would like to note I made my previous comment before making my previous comment lol. Good article guys. I definitely feel like we are still in a "wait and see" mode too

Most of you guys dismissing these features that don't appeal to sim heads are forgetting there is a much bigger market than the sim crowd.

They have to Accomodate so many demographics in a game that is so big as Madden.

While I understand your premise.......why tout it as a franchise mode improvement though? I just can't equate the two. Play the moment reminds me of "Madden Moments" for franchise mode.

[Palm Bay Pro]

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I think they should have just called "Play the Moments" an upgrade to the previous "Madden Moments" game feature. This will not enhance my franchise experience at all. And I am baffled as to this was one of the "Franchise" mode improvements

[roadman]

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I think they should have just called "Play the Moments" an upgrade to the previous "Madden Moments" game feature. This will not enhance my franchise experience at all. And I am baffled as to this was one of the "Franchise" mode improvements

Eh, Play the Moments can be huge for people with kids, work, wife, etc.... You can speed up a season if you wish, play all offense, all defense, etc..... and spend more time inside franchise mode.

For Madden, you need to consider your entire audience.

I think people are getting hung up on the "red zone" moments on the NFL Network.

[TheBleedingRed21]

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While I understand your premise.......why tout it as a franchise mode improvement though? I just can't equate the two. Play the moment reminds me of "Madden Moments" for franchise mode.

It is an improvement for those with limited time. Just because it doesn't seem like one to you, doesn't mean it's not. Come on man.

[Palm Bay Pro]

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It is an improvement for those with limited time. Just because it doesn't seem like one to you, doesn't mean it's not. Come on man.

So basically it's supersim. You could just as easily supersim to every 3rd down or every red zone trip and have "Play the Moment." Just not buying this as a franchise mode improvement. I am disappoint

[michaelhawj]

madden 17 look like great game this year. i like see what i saw

[Tatupu_64]

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I don't understand how "Play the Moment" is considered a franchise mode improvement. I just can't associate that particular feature with the franchise mode. Would have much rather have had expanded coaching staffs or a draft big board to increase franchise depth and realism.

It definitely counts as franchise mode improvement. I worked ~50 hours a week, coach high school football during the fall, am working on my masters online, and have a gf and friends I want to see. I simply don't have time to sit down and play a franchise mode like I would like because games take too long. With play the moment, I can feasible play 3 or 4 games during the week because they'll take so much less time while still being able to do the GM part that I love

[mestevo]

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So basically it's supersim. You could just as easily supersim to every 3rd down or every red zone trip and have "Play the Moment." Just not buying this as a franchise mode improvement. I am disappoint

Which means you have to sit there and watch every single line of super sim to decide whether or not a 3rd down is pivotal or not, or you can press a button, play the highlight plays of your game and fly through a season. How you don't equate that to being beneficial for franchise I really don't understand. My last two seasons I've played almost exclusively on offense, nice to see that option as well as the moments option to make things even quicker.

[roadman]

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So basically it's supersim. You could just as easily supersim to every 3rd down or every red zone trip and have "Play the Moment." Just not buying this as a franchise mode improvement. I am disappoint

That's your version, the true version is it's enhanced version of supersim. I can play offense, defense, whatever I choose.

It's been said many times this will be a time saver for people with busy lives outside of Madden, ie kids, wife, job, etc....

The game is tailored for different audiences.

Options, options and more options.