Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

[Klocker]

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

I just played two complete games (10 minute quarters), the first at Pitt, the other at SD, heavy rain in both, and saw Z E R O difference in field degradation after the "patch."

yea field degradation is marginally fixed... sucks...

I wish they had toned down those post processing effects that are hiding it as it mutes the vibrancy of the picture too

[TJdaSportsGuy]

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I just played two complete games (10 minute quarters), the first at Pitt, the other at SD, heavy rain in both, and saw Z E R O difference in field degradation after the "patch."

You must only be seeing what you want to see. I played a regular season game at Jacksonville (with Buffalo, week 2). Sunny skies, no rain at all and STILL, I noticed the field getting all worn out towards the end of the 3rd and start of the 4th quarter.

[Klocker]

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

You must only be seeing what you want to see. I played a regular season game at Jacksonville (with Buffalo, week 2). Sunny skies, no rain at all and STILL, I noticed the field getting all worn out towards the end of the 3rd and start of the 4th quarter.

I only played in the rain but the post processing effects are more prevalent in those so maybe non rain games have field degradation more evident?

[JayD]

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I can tell a huge difference in the degradation in rain games dont know why you cant...

[Jackets333]

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All this talk about a field turning brown and everyone overlooks the playclock sitting at :40 for 5 seconds after the play is over. Can't fix simple gameplay issues because everyone is whining about the freakin field turning brown? I hope everyone is happy with this.

[dragon4ever]

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Post patch, is the game now better than NCAA?

[SmashMan]

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Random thing I noticed that was fixed is on the PS3 Collector's Edition. Under the CE extras, they've fixed Brett Favre's name. It used to be "Farve", which I thought was hilarious.

As for actual impressions from the one game I've played, I like the time before a snap and I did see some field degradation, but it still seemed hidden by the tint effects. Maybe it's easier to notice in heavy rain games. I was just playing rainy. I did see it clearer in the On-Demand window because there are no/less screen effects layered on that.

[Meazza]

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All this talk about a field turning brown and everyone overlooks the playclock sitting at :40 for 5 seconds after the play is over. Can't fix simple gameplay issues because everyone is whining about the freakin field turning brown? I hope everyone is happy with this.

You can't be serious...

Anyways, the game plays awesome now and I can finally start my bears franchise!

[bigsmallwood]

How do you get the patch? Where do you dwnld it at? (I've never dwnld a patch before)

[Meazza]

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

How do you get the patch? Where do you dwnld it at? (I've never dwnld a patch before)

Make sure you're xbox or ps3 is online when you boot the game up and it will automatically ask you if you want to download it. It takes less than a minute

[keckleycr]

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Guys,

This is my very first post here and I have played Madden since the original version on PC many years ago.

After the patch, and playing on "My Skill" settings, which I might add are pretty high for my level, I have to say that the game seems to be where it needs to be for a fun and "simulating" experience.

I'm noticing that guys on defense must be in position and looking at the ball to intercept or make "super plays" and I'm seeing mistakes on the CPU side of the ball.

I know that my opinion may not be very popular with all the bashing about what still isn't perfect, but I must say it is the game I expected it to be now...finally.

Just my thoughts...I'm not sure if anyone out there agrees at all but it is just my 2 cents worth as a first-time "post-er" here.

[Steeler99]

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I just created a new silver account and I immediately had one download, and a roster update when I went to a quick match. How do I know if I have the latest patch (#2)???

I thought I saw that we can go to a certain screen and verify we have version 1.2 .... but I'm not sure where that is? I appreciate any help because I don't want to start a franchise until I know I have the latest patch.

Thanks!

[Jackets333]

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You can't be serious...

Anyways, the game plays awesome now and I can finally start my bears franchise!

The game plays exactly the same. Kickoff coverage is awful and the play clock didn't get fixed. Oh well. We got fields degrading and shoulder pads fixed though!

[Brian Gee]

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Two things...

First, is it me or does the CPU run more now? The CPU has NEVER run for 100 yards against me, but in my second game of my new franchise (going with the Chiefs) the Raiders ran for 120 yards between Russell and their HB. Did Russell Always run? I have only been the Giants and Browns for a few franchise games and never noticed a running QB.

Second, my defenders seem more aware of the passes in the air and have batted down MANY more balls. I can't be calling a better game all of the sudden. I think my defenders are useful now.

Robo QB was gone, BUT I played the Pats (GUTIERREZ BECAUSE CASSEL ALSO GOT HURT!) and Jamarcus(who is new to this whole deal).

[babythug23]

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Guys i just got off work and don't have time to read all 20 something pages(my lil girl wants to go outside ha). I just want to know real quick did they do anything to make the CPU stop throwing at a high %? ROBO QB as yall call it

Edit the guy above said it was gone