Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3)

[DonkeyJote]

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I didn't see anyone mention the clock yet.

The clock stops on incomp passes and runs out of bounds in the 3rd & 4th qtr now.

Also I was playing w/ the Redskins and they showed those cool facts about the how they started as the Braves, instead of the old Bears/Bengals stuff.

That was fixed. It was mentioned quite a ways back.

[knowledge24]

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OK, I've played 4 games with the new patch and here are some things I've noticed:

-CPU/Human QBs still throw lame duck passes while being hit/sacked

-CPU throws toward sidelines that are CLEARLY in bounds are being called out of bounds (happened 3 times for the CPU in my game, and on replays they were obviously catches)

-No CPU challenges in the 4 games I played, and there were some very questionable calls that went against them (see above)

-Too many Hit Stick-caused fumbles (although this could be a sliders thing to adjust)

-Pursuit angles, at least in the games I've played, are hot & cold. In one game, I've noticed defenders taking advantage of the angles, but in the next they don't.

[mr_president]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3)

OK, I've played 4 games with the new patch and here are some things I've noticed:

-CPU/Human QBs still throw lame duck passes while being hit/sacked

-CPU throws toward sidelines that are CLEARLY in bounds are being called out of bounds (happened 3 times for the CPU in my game, and on replays they were obviously catches)

-No CPU challenges in the 4 games I played, and there were some very questionable calls that went against them (see above)

-Too many Hit Stick-caused fumbles (although this could be a sliders thing to adjust)

-Pursuit angles, at least in the games I've played, are hot & cold. In one game, I've noticed defenders taking advantage of the angles, but in the next they don't.

in actual football there are mistakes made by defenders and they do take poor pursuit angles. now i am not saying the game is trying to replicate error in judgment by defenders just saying it does happen in the NFL.

[jpringle]

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Did the patch fix the coverage in the flats? Hate seeing guy just throwing to the flats all day.

[jvaccaro]

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Did the patch fix the coverage in the flats? Hate seeing guy just throwing to the flats all day.

it's definitely better

[stoncold32]

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after a couple more games with this patch, here are some negs

- I saw the cpu make a catch near the sideline, it was clearly in bounds, guy tapped his feet 4 times pretty much and it was ruled INCOMPLETE

- The ball no longer spins on replays. smh. This is a problem on the PS3 version of NCAA, I dont understand it.

[countryboy]

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this game is improved tremendously post patch. Flats are better covered, the QB hangs on to the ball instead of just throwing it up for grabs, I've seen the QB scramble more often, the cpu defense doesn't sell out blitz on every 3rd down anymore, the clock runs/stops appropriately now, and the stats are better.

I was already enjoying the game pre-patch, minus the stats issue, but now, this game for me is golden.

Well done.

[DirtyJerz32]

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Thanks for the update CB! That's great to hear.

[bcruise]

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after a couple more games with this patch, here are some negs

- I saw the cpu make a catch near the sideline, it was clearly in bounds, guy tapped his feet 4 times pretty much and it was ruled INCOMPLETE

- The ball no longer spins on replays. smh. This is a problem on the PS3 version of NCAA, I dont understand it.

They compressed the graphics more to get longer replays - that's why the ball doesn't spin. Given the number of times a kickoff or long run replay gets cut short, that's a trade I'll gladly make.

For that matter, I haven't seen a replay cut off just before a TD post patch...did they fix that too?

[Rexis]

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- I saw the cpu make a catch near the sideline, it was clearly in bounds, guy tapped his feet 4 times pretty much and it was ruled INCOMPLETE

happened to me today
i was tryin out the madden moments (colts/vikings last year)
austin collie caught the ball with his 2 legs in bounds toook two steps and went out of bounds, refs called incomplete

[LionsFanNJ]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3)

this game is improved tremendously post patch. Flats are better covered, the QB hangs on to the ball instead of just throwing it up for grabs, I've seen the QB scramble more often, the cpu defense doesn't sell out blitz on every 3rd down anymore, the clock runs/stops appropriately now, and the stats are better.

I was already enjoying the game pre-patch, minus the stats issue, but now, this game for me is golden.

Well done.

THIS. You actualy have to worry about mobile QB's somewhat. They will run if no one is open. I posted in the gripe thread how they'll run like a foot and slide no matter if its a loss or not.

[jpringle]

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Glad to hear about the flats coverage being improved. Hate when you have a guy 3rd long & they throw to flats knowing they can get a 1st down. Can't wait till the 360 patch drops.

[DTX3]

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I'm loving the patch. Game is now playable vs the CPU. Thanks EA.

[rspencer86]

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I'm loving the patch. Game is now playable vs the CPU. Thanks EA.

Agreed. Getting some excellent games against the CPU. It's too bad the sim stats still have some issues, but other than that this game is damn solid now.

[BlueNGold]

Re: Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3)

this game is improved tremendously post patch. Flats are better covered, the QB hangs on to the ball instead of just throwing it up for grabs, I've seen the QB scramble more often, the cpu defense doesn't sell out blitz on every 3rd down anymore, the clock runs/stops appropriately now, and the stats are better.

I was already enjoying the game pre-patch, minus the stats issue, but now, this game for me is golden.

Well done.

That's awesome they don't sell out blitz all the time now. They didn't even put that into the blog details so I was wondering if that got fixed.

For all you PS3 guys, was some of the stats (rushing yards, sacks) the only thing that was made worse with the patch? If that's the case then I can't wait until Thursday or Friday.