Madden NFL 10 FAQ - Part 1

[TheCreep]

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i dont think the sliders are broken. I dont know why thats being addressed. I love all the things being worked on and it should make the experience that much better. But what sucks is that when sliders get fixed, then we have to come up with new sliders to make the game enjoyable again. I guess they felt the run sliders are borken. I disagree and have the run game working great for both sides

i want to see the int's returned for TD fixed...glad thats coming

I'm with you on this one. I have sliders set JUUUST right at the moment. Great running game for both HUM and CPU. I didn't think there was anything wrong with em.

Oh well, I will adjust accordingly.

[kodawg9]

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i think the sliders talk is for online. i havent played online so i cant confirm, but i dont think you can change sliders in online franchise, so that's what the big issue is.

[Hova57]

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i think the sliders talk is for online. i havent played online so i cant confirm, but i dont think you can change sliders in online franchise, so that's what the big issue is.

no there won't be sliders for online games or franchise maybe next year the slider change was for offline

[Disqo]

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You dont really have to be a "glitch hunter" to see a lot of the problems going on in the game. The game has problems as evidenced in vids and acknowledged in Ian's just released blog.

I am glad Ian has thick skin and has taken all the bullets shot at him over the past few months. I am also glad he does listen to these same people you like to point out as whiners. Because if he only listened to people like you, we would all be stuck with a game full of obvious flaws that we would have to ignore for another year.

Its clear YOU like the game as is based on YOUR post history. No one gonna call you a name for that though. Glad for you. However some of us got issues and have pointed them out. That IS the feedback Ian was looking for.

I will agree that the personal attacks on Ian and each other have to stop.

I agree with your post. I don't understand how anyone can insinuate that the flaws in Madden have only been found due to people excessively looking for them. The problems with the game are plain for everyone to see, which is why the dev team is trying to iron them out.

[edgarallanpoe]

Coach mode needs an important feature. Primary reciever orange route pre-snap adjustment is very essential in coaching an I do hope they can patch it.

[Bears_16_and_0]

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Aww no answer on what exactly the slide protection 'aggressive' actually does =( Anyone know?

[Guigsdaddy]

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what do you think the chances of auto replay frequency being fixed is?

[tyler289]

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Someone may have answered this in this thread, but I didn't notice it in Ian's videos: will they be fixing the IR stuff? Right now, if you put a guy on IR it doesn't free up a roster spot.

[bomza]

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Really, really outstanding and comprehensive videos.
Thank you Ian.
I haven't seen community response from EA like this EVER.

That being said... (you knew it was coming)

Some of the more important issues I brought up that affect game play were not mentioned. So maybe nothing can be done about them this year? I don't know.

The two most egregious are...
1) Blitzers with a clear shot at the QB inexplicably changing directions and not sacking the QB
(I think some plays are programmed as play action that shouldn't be - I have a saved example)
2) Ball morphing through the receiver to be intercepted by DB standing behind him

These things don't happen all that often, but when they do I want to pull my hair out, throw the controller, etc. Maybe nothing can be done about them this year, but at least I'd like to know if they are being researched or not. Some other things that weren't mentioned that might not be too difficult to add...

1) A way to save a flipped defensive or offensive audible
(Menu says "Toggle side" but it toggles defense and offense audibles instead)
2) Tweak the ref cut scenes so obvious first downs and TD's don't trigger them, or else have an option like "Fight For The Fumble" to just turn them off
3) Legacy/customizable control configuration
(Or at least the ability to switch RT/LT for sprint and RB/LB for last receiver)

Once again, thanks for the very detailed response Ian, and you deserve to have a better view from your office.

[Dianwei32]

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Also, what about the CPU calling so much press coverage? and my WRs inability to beat it? The issue of WRs always releasing to the same side is part of it, but if the CPU calls press coverage (which they do, excessively, even with DBs who have low Press ratings), it's a guaranteed 3-4 seconds before my WRs can get open. I have yet to see a WR beat the press at the line, they always struggle and only are able to beat it because they can push the DB past the 5 yard mark and they're forced to stopp pressing them.

In a game where I run 55-60 offensive plays, I can count the number of times the CPU doesn't call press coverage on one hand (usually 3-4 times). Even with WRs with good Strength (50-60) and great Beat Press ratings (90+) against DBs with 40-50 Strength and 70-75 Press, my WRs cannot beat the press at all.

[leereezy]

all i saw was the basic answers. some stuff being addressed is needed but alot of the main issues will have to be in patch 2.

we are working on that.
we are looking into this.
hopefully we can get it in patch 2.
hopefully madden 11 it will show up.
we are trying to tune it now.
it's touchy and we can't fix it right now.
it's really difficult for our talented guys to fix.
we overlooked that.

sounds like standard marketing questions.
it's not like he actually went indepth as to why things happen.

i think if he did we would really see the mess this engine really is.

why can't we have just go back to 5min qt?

why is it that everytime this dev gets an idea it is always implemented poorly?

whenever they have a remedy to fix a problem it's really boneheaded?

these answers were what i was expecting was not wrong.

plus we have already started talking bout next yr.

another thing, the issues patch 1 fix are booty compared to what u have on patch 2.

[kingzfan2000]

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At this point I might have to just put this game on the shelf until both patches have been released because in its current state I simply get way too aggravated dealing with all the issues that have resulted from the bad programming.

For example last night Im playing online against my friend and I am trying to run out of a single back big formation and he is in quarters cover 3 and his defensive linemen are tackling my rb. I mean a three man line against a seven man line and I still cant run because of the horrible oline blocking. This game is just so bad, it might literally be the worst madden ever.

I push the y button to intercept balls and the defender does absolutely nothing. Last night when playing my friend online I called a cover 2 and then watched as my cb that was supposed to be covering the flats decided to not cover the flats and allow the TE to catch an out pattern and waltz into the endzone untouched. I was just sitting there like wtf. I called a cover 2 zone and the cornerback assigned to the flats was damn near in the middle of the field and I was literally asking myself why do I even bother playing this garbage.

I used to love playing madden online (ps2) because I genuinely felt that I controlled whether I won or loss. I lost usually because my opponent was better than me and outplayed me. Now I just feel like Im fighting the horrible programming as much as my opponent when I play online.

im sorry to be so negative but i simply cant believe how bad this game is. Five years into the current gen and this game is probably on the level of madden 2002 gameplay wise.

[Pared]

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I'd love to see the Bears daygame glitch get fixed... kinda lame always playing at dusk.

LOL First The Show and now Madden?

Man, I feel bad for you Chicago guys.

[DickDalewood]

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LOL First The Show and now Madden?

Man, I feel bad for you Chicago guys.

Lol, well it's not exactly a game killer, but it certainly is ironic isn't it?

[DrewBledsoe]

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I'm honestly surprised, that the glaring D playcalling wasn't mentioned. AdemB, Dfs and others have shown that by controlling all 32 teams (in Franchise mode), and radically altering Def Playcalling Schemes, it IS possible to make each team play something like their relevant RL counterparts.

But why on earth should anyone have to, or even WANT to do that? Is it really so much to ask, that Tenn play their "never a blitz, crush with the front four" D style? Or a Cover 2 D to actually play AS a Cover 2 team.

At the moment, in the great majority of games vs the cpu, it's like facing the '85 Bears (never mind the Fridge, we're bringing the kitchen AND the sink on most downs)...

If you fine with `your no name`TE having 200 catches on the season, then it's not a problem of course

The other point (as mentioned by many) is that Solo and Assists= Total Tackles. If it's some really bitty reason (e.g. column or array space in the game), then just remove assists. Assists aren't shown on the NFL site, there's no need when Total TKLS and Solo TKLS are shown......

Lastly. without wishing to start any arguements, why do I get the impression that everything Online is a major priority over the rest, when the vast majority of the customer base, is still offline gaming. Isn't that a bit like Ford releasing a new car, and then saying "Right we're going to Iron a few problems out, but only for the Red Models."?