Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

[Dbrentonbuck]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Don't wanna be TOO confrontational here, but I gotta say this.

Ok, Peterson's fumble issues are not a matter of frequency, but of context. The man fumbles in the very worst moments he can possibly fumble. Also, he has a higher than normal frequency of lost fumbles.

One season with 4 fumbles cannot forgive what he did the previous year. We remember the NFC Championship game when he fumbled 3 times, losing all three, and cost the Vikings a Superbowl trip... but a few weeks earlier to fumbles away the Vikings shot at home field advantage throughout the playoffs by fumbling in Chicago territory in overtime.

I've lived the past 14 years in Vikings broadcast territory, I've seen damn near every carry Peterson's ever had. He's an amazing back, second only to Sanders in terms of pure ball carrying ability that I've ever seen. But to argue that he doesn't have a problem with fumbles is ridiculous. If he goes another season with only 4- and they don't cost the Vikings their entire season- we'll talk.

At any rate, I'll try to go through and answer some of the questions posted here sometime tomorrow or Sunday. No promises though.

This is why I love EA. I am not saying that Madden or NCAA are perfect games by any means, but I love that you guys care enough to come here and sometimes subject yourself to the scrutiny of some of the harshest critiques in the world.

My questions would be:

1. How do the player roles in Madden 12 differ from those on the PS2? Do they function pretty much the same way or what?

2. What is the max number a single player can have?

3. How will the new dynamic player progression and player roles effect regular player progression?

4. How well do these things work when importing draft classes from NCAA? Like if Andrew Luck gets drafted to the Bills, will he become a "franchise quarterback"?

5. Will cpu controlled teams be smart enough to use Player roles (i.e. if they draft a rookie QB, will they sign a mentor QB to help him)?

6. Is the draft/trade logic exactly the same for all teams? In other words, will be able to tell a difference between a team like the Patriots and Steelers who traditionally have very good drafts and teams who don't? Will some teams be better at making trades for role players etc? Or, will all teams do an equal job in these areas?

Thanks again.

[illwill10]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Also, for refresher, here is how Player Roles functioned in Madden 07 (I fully realize that this may not be how they function in Madden 12).

after reading them, i think Madden 12 will use the same player roles like Madden 07.i think they use Team distraction too,because he said something about showboat

[NoTiCe_O]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Also, for refresher, here is how Player Roles functioned in Madden 07 (I fully realize that this may not be how they function in Madden 12).

Yeap, came in to post this same exact list. I'm pretty sure the roles have changed somewhat in how there earned or lost, but tht list should def. give a basic idea

[KOTC Wayne]

Re: Madden NFL 12 - Any Given Sunday In Franchise Mode

There's probably an "overachiever" to go with that. If I had to bet, an underachiever would be a 90 OVR playing like a 75 OVR, and an overachiever would be a 75 OVR playing like a 90 OVR.

Franchise is looking really good right now, I really like the fact now that it seems rookie QB's can be developed without having to play them right away. Going to be fun playing through NCAA Dynasty and picking up a QB you recruited and took your program to a new level, then being able to develop him and continue his legacy!

The way I see it, a underachiever would be someone like Jamarcus Russel who after year 3 is still like a 70 something overall and a overachiever is someone who was drafted in the later rounds that has a good overall rating.

[droopizzle34]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

when i first saw the article,I felt excited. But then I read comments,and my excitement faded quickly. I had to agree with the guys. These features were in past Maddens...taken away,and now they're back. So I'm not gonna get hype,until i see some NEW features,innovative features...so I'll wait till the May 16th blog to see if there's something NEW...

[Hooe]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

when i first saw the article,I felt excited. But then I read comments,and my excitement faded quickly. I had to agree with the guys. These features were in past Maddens...taken away,and now they're back. So I'm not gonna get hype,until i see some NEW features,innovative features...so I'll wait till the May 16th blog to see if there's something NEW...

Having played every Madden since M01 on the PS2, I wasn't aware that dynamic player ratings and hot-cold streaks were in any previous Madden game. Because they weren't.

Not that I understand the line of thinking of "the feature was there in a previous Madden so it doesn't count" in the first place, but regardless.

[auburn2004]

I feel like any move Madden makes in a productive direction for us as gamers and football fans to enjoy is a plus. Last years franchise was terrible. so im just happy i get to play franchise and actually have fun again and not think about how i wasted my money

[droopizzle34]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Not that I understand the line of thinking of "the feature was there in a previous Madden so it doesn't count" in the first place, but regardless.

no one is asking you to understand,i'm sure people agree with you,just like i'm sure there are people who will agree with me.you have your opinion,I have mine.
Player roles are been there-seen that.I'm not gonna be excited just cause they are back when they should have been in the game already...nor will I get excited about hot/cold streaks till I see that they properly work like advertised.

When I see something new like storylines,a functioning highlight show,or anything else people have had on their wishlist thats never been in the game,then i'll get excited...that's why i'm waiting till May 16th...hoping to see something NEW,not something from the past that should have already been in the game...

[TyghtWork]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Madden 12 sounds like a better looking 07 to me. The info from today was all from madden 07 ps2.

Its nothing wrong with that, 07 was 10x better then what we have now IMO.

[buckeye02]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

no one is asking you to understand,i'm sure people agree with you,just like i'm sure there are people who will agree with me.you have your opinion,I have mine.
Player roles are been there-seen that.I'm not gonna be excited just cause they are back when they should have been in the game already...nor will I get excited about hot/cold streaks till I see that they properly work like advertised.

When I see something new like storylines,a functioning highlight show,or anything else people have had on their wishlist thats never been in the game,then i'll get excited...that's why i'm waiting till May 16th...hoping to see something NEW,not something from the past that should have already been in the game...

There are spaces after punctuation. Not trying to be a douche, but it would be easier to read your posts.

[thrust]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

Combine this with an upgraded injury system and Walaa!!!

[droopizzle34]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

There are spaces after punctuation. Not trying to be a douche, but it would be easier to read your posts.

no one is asking you to understand, i'm sure people agree with you, just like i'm sure there are people who will agree with me. you have your opinion, I have mine.
Player roles are been there-seen that. I'm not gonna be excited just cause they are back when they should have been in the game already... nor will I get excited about hot/cold streaks till I see that they properly work like advertised.

When I see something new like storylines, a functioning highlight show, or anything else people have had on their wishlist thats never been in the game, then i'll get excited... that's why i'm waiting till May 16th... hoping to see something NEW, not something from the past that should have already been in the game...

[droopizzle34]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

I feel like any move Madden makes in a productive direction for us as gamers and football fans to enjoy is a plus. Last years franchise was terrible. so im just happy i get to play franchise and actually have fun again and not think about how i wasted my money

i'm with you bro, i'm pretty sure it will make the mode better. I'm just not impressed about old features making their way back to the game, when they should have never been left out in the first place. I do appreciate any feature that can make Madden better. I'd just like to see some brand new things. I hope dynamic player ratings deliver as described in the IGN blog.

[buckeye02]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

no one is asking you to understand, i'm sure people agree with you, just like i'm sure there are people who will agree with me. you have your opinion, I have mine.
Player roles are been there-seen that. I'm not gonna be excited just cause they are back when they should have been in the game already... nor will I get excited about hot/cold streaks till I see that they properly work like advertised.

When I see something new like storylines, a functioning highlight show, or anything else people have had on their wishlist thats never been in the game, then i'll get excited... that's why i'm waiting till May 16th... hoping to see something NEW, not something from the past that should have already been in the game...

I understand where you're coming from. Most everyone gets hyped up on stuff they read. (myself included) When everyone knows that EA has a track record of falling short of expectations. I usually try to avoid getting hit by the hype train.

Player roles were in the game, but the dynamic rating fluxuating up and down is different. I too cant wait to see what that is like.

[buckeye02]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Details, More Coming Monday (IGN)

I feel like any move Madden makes in a productive direction for us as gamers and football fans to enjoy is a plus. Last years franchise was terrible. so im just happy i get to play franchise and actually have fun again and not think about how i wasted my money

Madden 11 was a pretty decent game before the patches.