Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

**Brian Gee** · 09-23-2008, 04:39 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

Originally posted by babythug23

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

Gone, yes, but that may be just because of the two QBs I played. Their completion percentage was 58 and 62 which is fine....but they also are horrible.

I usually watch Rothlesburger run up and down the field and pass at will (especially when under pressure).

So far...

**videobastard** · 09-23-2008, 04:43 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

I still see people getting disconnected on kicking situations.

**countryboy** · 09-23-2008, 05:10 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

Originally posted by Jackets333

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!

It does play pretty much the same, I mean they weren't going to overwrite the gameplay engine or anything. But the fact that the cpu doesn't quick snap thus allowing me to set my defense up has improved the robo QB thing 10 fold and I didn't think it was that bad to begin with. I just played the 'Phins and Pennington at the half(5 minute quarters) was 1 for 13. Also the fact that penalties now force the offense into long situations opens up the deep passing game. And the fact that the cpu doesn't run out of bounds like a 10 pound waterhead, is a great addition.

So no the game hasn't been overhauled or anything along those lines, but the game doesn't play "exactly" the same. Its better. By how much, well thats for each individual to decide.

**countryboy** · 09-23-2008, 05:33 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

just finished my first game post patch. I must say, the patch has made what was to me an already great game even better. Being able to make adjustments on defense and the fact that the cpu no longer quick snaps the ball are very much welcomed additions to the game.

I beat the Phins 13-6 in a game that turned ugly in the 2nd half. In 10 minutes of 2nd half football we combined for 6 turnovers and 13 penalties.

Pennington was held to 1 for 13 passing in the first half, but in the 2nd half he got a bit better finishing the game 11 for 29 for 109yds 3INT.

I saw the cpu throw the ball deep a bit more. I was able to make adjustments to my defense to counter what the offense was doing and able to have players in the correct areas in regards to defending the pass. Man it was sweet.

Penalties are something that I'll have to tinker with to see where I want them, but holding and false start at 100 is too much.

The game was already great beforehand in my opinion, but it just got better.

**Ankido** · 09-23-2008, 05:37 PM

Re: **Official Madden 09 (Post Patch 2) Impressions Thread**

Originally posted by MJenness

Can anyone tell me if penalties (BESIDES holding and facemask) are called at a realistic rate now? I have ALL of mine jacked as high as they can go, but only see an occassional holding and facemask. (pre-patch)

I don't know about realistic buddy. Holding at 100 I was called for holding on a kick return, holding on the first run play and holding on the second run play. That's 3 holding in a row. I don't think that's realistic, We're going to have to look into the penalties and hopefully fix them. I'm going to play a few games and go franchise a go before I comment on anything. As for the holding, almost called on every play.

**MJenness** · 09-23-2008, 05:44 PM

Re: **Official Madden 09 (Post Patch 2) Impressions Thread**

Originally posted by Ankido

I don't know about realistic buddy. Holding at 100 I was called for holding on a kick return, holding on the first run play and holding on the second run play. That's 3 holding in a row. I don't think that's realistic, We're going to have to look into the penalties and hopefully fix them. I'm going to play a few games and go franchise a go before I comment on anything. As for the holding, almost called on every play.

I had to turn holding down to 55.....but with everything else at 100, I STILL am not getting but MAYBE 1 PI and a couple false starts per game....no others in 4 games!! I was REALLY hoping they were serious about the penalties being higher, but doesn't look like it.

**koebner** · 09-23-2008, 05:48 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

Played Chargers(me) vs. Jets(cpu) on All-Pro/Hardcore with all penalties jacked. Everything was cool,except Favre went 20-22 w/ no ints.
I lost 21-17 on a cheap play before halftime,so I was giving up mostly short stuff.
I saw far more penalties,cpu run game seemed credible,robo qb in full bloom.

**Brian Gee** · 09-23-2008, 05:51 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

So Matt Ryan just complete 84% of his passes despite my team winning 42-7.

I still didn't "feel" the robo qb like I have been (and actually did sack him four times). Still, probably the placebo effect of a new patch...

**adub88** · 09-23-2008, 06:16 PM

Re: **Official Madden 09 (Post Patch 2) Impressions Thread**

Originally posted by Ankido

I don't know about realistic buddy. Holding at 100 I was called for holding on a kick return, holding on the first run play and holding on the second run play. That's 3 holding in a row. I don't think that's realistic, We're going to have to look into the penalties and hopefully fix them. I'm going to play a few games and go franchise a go before I comment on anything. As for the holding, almost called on every play.

I agree, I just played a game against Dallas, and I had holding on the kick return, first play etc. I'm going to lower holding from 100 and hopefully that solves the problem. I will say that it's definitely a plus to see the CPU cut up field for extra yards instead of running out of bounds, gives me a chance to lay some big hits once they cut up the sideline lol.

**XCalmLikeABombX** · 09-23-2008, 06:17 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

I just have a few questions?

Does the CPU make correct decisions in the 4th quarter. I mean like doing onside kicks, or running out of bounds to stop the clock etc?

Has the CPU running game improved at all, as far as overall yards, and yards per attempt.

Is their any freezing at any point during the game. (Franchise, or Single game?)

Thanks

**BrandonMUC05** · 09-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

I had both Willie Parker and Marion Barber run for 100 yards against the Browns in my franchise, including an 80-yard TD run by Parker when I blitzed and they ran a counter.

Holding penalties happen a lot... Dallas had three straight plays in which they got called for holding, putting them in a 1st and 39. Those might need to be turned down a little, I had it at 100.

Played a game in the pouring rain and the field was torn up and the players were covered in mud. Looked awesome!

**Steeler99** · 09-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

Anybody ......

How can I verify that 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!

**countryboy** · 09-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

I finished my second game post patch again vs the Phins and this time I lost 6-3. I had a chance to score a TD or at the very least kick the game tying field goal, but well....

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Miller dropped this ball with about 15 seconds or so to go and I had 1 timeout left.

I had penalties maxed again, but this game they weren't in abundance. I had a total of 7 penalties in the whole game between the two teams. Pennington was definitely better going 12-18 for 156yds with 1 int. Williams carried 4 times for 15 yards. Brown had 1 for 8yds.

**boooey** · 09-23-2008, 06:42 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

Originally posted by countryboy

I finished my second game post patch again vs the Phins and this time I lost 6-3. I had a chance to score a TD or at the very least kick the game tying field goal, but well....

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Miller dropped this ball with about 15 seconds or so to go and I had 1 timeout left.

I had penalties maxed again, but this game they weren't in abundance. I had a total of 7 penalties in the whole game between the two teams. Pennington was definitely better going 12-18 for 156yds with 1 int. Williams carried 4 times for 15 yards. Brown had 1 for 8yds.

dam CB.. that drop was a heartbreaker!! can you say "REWIND" ?

**Derty PuDge** · 09-23-2008, 06:44 PM

Re: Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

i use dallas cuz there my team, but what would be a good team to start one with that isnt a horrible team but not great like dallas either?

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