Madden NFL 10 Blog: The Importance of an Early Community Day (New Screenshot Included

[KyGamerLT]

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whats a "madden head"?

They only play madden and play it a lot. But that is what i think it is.

[LBzrule]

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I feel much better now. I was a little worried after your previous answer. I didn't the get the impression you were really that impressed with the animations. So from my understanding, they're not as good as 2k's, but much better than previous Madden's.

Actually he's saying overall. But there are a few areas where they kill 2k5 and 2k8. I think even Adem will admit that.

[g2thecore]

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Promising, i put in 09 today and saw an animation i'd never seen before in practice. One where the receiver tips it and then twists his body to catch it, seemed pretty sweet but never occured in game. Light years ahead of 09, not as good as 2k5 i'll see seems somewhat promising. I did get the feeling the tweaks they were making were making the game a little more like 2K, with the whole slowing the speed down etc.

See it's been a long time since I've seen a new animation in Madden 09 (well it's also been a long time since I've played the game). Though I AM concerned about variety in animations, I was more worried about the fluidity and realism in the animations.

Looking at WR's run routes in Madden 09 is really painful on the eye. They're extremely robotic, they lack any kind of fluid motion, they accelerate too fast and rarely decelerate. I know this was addressed by Ian in one of the blogs, but I wanted to know how the guys felt about it now that they've seen it in motion.

[Dawkins#20]

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Ok.... I was planning on not asking any questions for the guys who just got to test the game out. People have asked enough questions as is, and it may be starting to wear them out. But what the hell I am going to ask my one question anyway, if none of you guys want to answer thats fine but I will give it a shot.

This question is more focused on LBZ since he is a defensive minded player, but if any of you want to chime in thats great. I have always been a defensive Madden player. I play field position football and great defense. I am a Baltimore guy so obviously play as the Ravens. In the last gen Maddens (partiularly 00-05) I could play this way and be very competitive. Since next gen, playing defense has been more of a chore and just hasn't been any fun. (or effective)

My one question is, in your opinion, is this the year we can play great defense and field position football, and actually compete against even the best offensive players? A simple Yes or No would be just fine with me Thanks guys!!

Same i just want to know if i can have an impact when controlling a DB.

[adembroski]

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Ok.... I was planning on not asking any questions for the guys who just got to test the game out. People have asked enough questions as is, and it may be starting to wear them out. But what the hell I am going to ask my one question anyway, if none of you guys want to answer thats fine but I will give it a shot.

This question is more focused on LBZ since he is a defensive minded player, but if any of you want to chime in thats great. I have always been a defensive Madden player. I play field position football and great defense. I am a Baltimore guy so obviously play as the Ravens. In the last gen Maddens (partiularly 00-05) I could play this way and be very competitive. Since next gen, playing defense has been more of a chore and just hasn't been any fun. (or effective)

My one question is, in your opinion, is this the year we can play great defense and field position football, and actually compete against even the best offensive players? A simple Yes or No would be just fine with me Thanks guys!!

Too broad for an unfinished game. I'm gonna pass on this one.

[Dawkins#20]

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See it's been a long time since I've seen a new animation in Madden 09 (well it's also been a long time since I've played the game). Though I AM concerned about variety in animations, I was more worried about the fluidity and realism in the animations.

Looking at WR's run routes in Madden 09 is really painful on the eye. They're extremely robotic, they lack any kind of fluid motion, they accelerate too fast and rarely decelerate. I know this was addressed by Ian in one of the blogs, but I wanted to know how the guys felt about it now that they've seen it in motion.

Agreed not a fan of most of the animaations just happened to see a new one. That said same thing happened in 2k5 and i've played that game loads

[g2thecore]

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Actually he's saying overall. But there are a few areas where they kill 2k5 and 2k8. I think even Adem will admit that.

Can you please elaborate (without breaking NDA of course)?

[countryboy]

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reading some of the comments by the Elite 8 has me pumped to see this game.

[LBzrule]

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LB can u talk about the 3-4 defense? Anything would be nice.

Still gotta wait for them to put up the OL vs DL blog, but I can comment that this was one thing I sent heavy feedback on in terms of a pocket. The OLB's were running too far inside and hence even when you sent both from the outside, there was no pocket at all. Unlike the 4 man line defenses where the DE's were getting up the field and forming a pocket although too slow for my taste. So I emphasized the OLB's running the arc and like the DE's in the 4-3, they should be on the same level as the QB when he reaches his final step in his drop, unless they are doing a spin move back inside or something. We'll have to wait to see on this one, but I need it since it is my favorite D.

[DLaren]

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But really I'm a coach at heart, and you can't call the plays in superstar mode, so off-line franchise is definitely my primary method of play. That's why I love NFL Head Coach.

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Hey Adam, many thanks to you (and the rest of the gentelmen) for taking time out of your day to entertain our questions.

You probably can't answer this, and if that's the case feel free to ignore this post, but do you get the feeling that Madden'10's franchise mode will come close to rivaling what we saw in NFL Headcoach'09?

Thanks again.

[LBzrule]

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Can you please elaborate (without breaking NDA of course)?

Elaborating will cause me to break it. Sorry.

[PGaither84]

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over 21,000 views and about 650 replies... sorry for the poor post, but damn.

[countryboy]

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question for the Elite 8...

Are you guys going back at some point to see the results of your feedback or do you have to wait until you get the retail? I understand if this can't be answered.

[g2thecore]

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Elaborating will cause me to break it. Sorry.

Understood. Hey I tried.

Hey did you happen to spend anytime with Franchise mode at all? Or was that strictly Adem's area? If so, any tidbits or comments?

[countryboy]

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Still gotta wait for them to put up the OL vs DL blog, but I can comment that this was one thing I sent heavy feedback on in terms of a pocket. The OLB's were running too far inside and hence even when you sent both from the outside, there was no pocket at all. Unlike the 4 man line defenses where the DE's were getting up the field and forming a pocket although too slow for my taste. So I emphasized the OLB's running the arc and like the DE's in the 4-3, they should be on the same level as the QB when he reaches his final step in his drop, unless they are doing a spin move back inside or something. We'll have to wait to see on this one, but I need it since it is my favorite D.

I'm so glad you got to attend this Community Day.