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  • hdaniel1
    Swiper
    • Jul 2002
    • 5189

    #1

    Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

    IGN has posted a article called Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09.

    "Since we don't have millions of dollars and years of hindsight, we're going to do the next best thing -- use Madden '09's franchise mode to simulate the career of three rookies, attempting to break down their careers by simulating as many seasons as necessary to get them from hotshot rookies to grizzled, broken down veterans."
  • PVarck31
    Moderator
    • Jan 2003
    • 16978

    #2
    Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

    That's pretty cool.

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    • Boregard
      Banned
      • Jun 2008
      • 624

      #3
      Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

      Originally posted by pjv31
      That's pretty cool.
      Agreed. It certainly looks like the sim engine is greatly improved based on that limited data.

      All 3 players went from the 80s into the 90s OVR and then started to slip as age/injuries took a toll late in their careers and that is an indication that maybe the progression is not completely broken this year! Maybe?

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      • nightcreeper
        Pro
        • Jun 2008
        • 569

        #4
        Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

        this **** is tight
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        • bad_philanthropy
          MVP
          • Jul 2005
          • 12176

          #5
          Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

          Like the other posters made mention of, the simulation engine looks really well done. I'm really feeling these outcomes. It's great to see the shorter career length for McFadden than the two QB's, as well as the injuries over the course of a career seeming to slow guys down. This is very sophisticated sim stuff, so awesome attention to detail by the devs here.

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          • tyronebiggums35
            Rookie
            • Nov 2004
            • 293

            #6
            Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

            36 year old vince young with a 94 ovrl rating kinda scares me. the generic qb with 97 ovrl out of FA scares me too. Other than that, it is much improved from previous editions.
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            • DubTrey1
              MVP
              • Mar 2008
              • 1024

              #7
              97 ovrl out of FA scares me too.... other than that sounds good.
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              • AftershockFx
                Rookie
                • Feb 2008
                • 340

                #8
                Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                I'm interested to see how this predicts things will go for Rashard Mendenhall and Limas Sweed both.
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                • MakaveliLPC
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2005
                  • 356

                  #9
                  Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                  boo@ the team with darren mcfadden (with an 88 OVR) drafting a running back. with the first pick!

                  other than that tho, and a couple things u guys mentioned it looks great!

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                  • Exonerated
                    All Star
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 4965

                    #10
                    Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                    I wouldn't mind drafting a computer generated Peyton Manning once in a while.

                    Like how one year the highest drafted dude was 97 and another 86. The variation in draft class strengths is really impressive.

                    Wouldn't mind seeing more simulations!

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                    • mjgill85
                      Rookie
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 51

                      #11
                      Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                      Originally posted by Exonerated
                      Like how one year the highest drafted dude was 97 and another 86. The variation in draft class strengths is really impressive.
                      The 97 OVR QB was a free agent, so he presumably got drafted with an OVR in the early-mid 80's and developed/progressed to 97 in game.

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                      • Freezer Boy
                        Rookie
                        • Aug 2006
                        • 228

                        #12
                        Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                        From the looks of those three players they all progressed pretty good. Hopefully all players progress realistically.
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                        • BCJMU99
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                          • Apr 2008
                          • 1076

                          #13
                          Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                          Very Cool! I'd like to see this for some other players
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                          • callmetaternuts
                            All Star
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 7050

                            #14
                            Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                            Interesting stuff, certainly looks good
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                            • K_GUN
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                              • Jul 2002
                              • 3892

                              #15
                              Re: Predicting Rookie Careers with Madden '09: IGN

                              #s look good & sample size is small but i hope there are flat out busts....guys who never climb over 75....first rounders mind you
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