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Old 05-25-2009, 02:33 PM   #96
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Re: Blog is up! Run blocking improvements...

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Originally Posted by Moostache
I see you say this many times in threads on this forum but I am confused...are you not aware of the fact that you CAN call for D-Line slants left and right or fans in or out? Yes, there is no stunts for the D-Line, but that is one of 5 examples that you use to constantly harp on the lack of control in Madden.

Don't get me wrong, Madden 09 was far, far from perfect, but I can't see the strength of the argument when the facts are misrepresented like that. There are plenty of reasons to knock Madden but lack of D-Line options when it is really a lack of stunt calls and not a total lack of d-line options seems a little weak...

In the videos, I see plenty of minor adjustments that are adding up to a hopefully major change in gameplay overall. Then again, I find myself in the minority who think the running animations are fine as well...
First, I haven't harped on the lack of control in Madden with regards to game play, and to the best of my knowledge, the only DLine calls prior to the play are the only play call request I have made that affects the defensive strategy in the game.

Secondly, if you have never used DLine stunts during a game, and don't understand how they can be used to control the run by closing gaps, then you really don't have a let to stand on from an argument standpoint. The fact that you didn't even know they existed implies you are arguing blindly.

Thirdly, next time I suggest reading the whole thread before replying. Someone else already pointed out that Madden actually does have DLine controls, however they are at the line of scrimmage (something no one had pointed out to date) and not at the play call screen like in APF2K8. I thanked them for it and said I needed to go back and try them out. LBRulzes then pointed out that even though they are there, they don't work properly.

Hope that's not too weak for you.
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