1989 or 1999 Roster

[Iteachpercussion]

I am about to embark on creating a historic roster and I wanted input as to which one people would prefer. I am looking at either the 1989 season or the 1999 season.

I have done both in earlier versions of Madden so I have a great deal of the work already finished. I simply need to begin putting the rosters into the game.

As you all know, the process is long and time consuming, so please do not expect either roster to be ready too quickly. However, I will work as quickly as I can.

[DaFranchise97]

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1999 roster would be awesome! I would definitely play that roster.

[capa]

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I did a 1989 season for 2K5. Bo Jackson is a beast! 89 gets my vote...

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[bucs90]

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1999 For sure. I would go nuts for an accurate 99 roster!

[Armor and Sword]

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1989!!!

80's NFL action is always great.

[Iteachpercussion]

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Ok, I decided to go with 1989. Depending on the length of time, I might do the 1999 season afterwards, but we will just have to see.

I have 3 teams completed right now, Browns, Bengals and Bill.

On thing that takes me some extra time is that I always test each team. Not always full games, but I at least make sure that I see every team on the field.

I just finished a Bengals(CPU) vs. Bills(ME) game. I was VERY happy with the results!
Final Score: Bengals 16 Bills 23
Total Yards: Ben. 421 Bills 377
Rush: Ben. 84 Bills 106
Pass: Ben.337 Bills 271
Sacks: Ben. 1 Bills 4
TOP: Ben 29:09 Bills 30:51

Jim Kelly 17-26-65% 276yrds 2TD 0INT
Boomer Esiason 5-5-100% 105yrds 0TD 0INT
Erik Wilhelm 23-34-67% 248yrds 1TD 0INT

Thurman Thomas 25-81-3.2avg
James Brooks 15-66-4.4avg

Esiason completed 1 long pass and then was injured in early on. Wilhelm came in and started poorly but improved throughout the game. This game felt very good and organic. In 1989 when these 2 teams really played, the game was 24-7 Bills I believe and was a bit more of a ground war.

I am creating the rosters to prevent the sack issues. So you will notice once everything is finished that the Olineman look overpowered, but it just makes them able to pass block.

As I am playing the test games I will also be working on a slider set for this roster. I think I am very close to that now, but we will see as I complete more teams.

Once completed I will also post a list of coaches, playbooks and play calling percentages.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments and I will keep you updated as to the progress of the roster.

[artvandeleghe]

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Soo happy to hear you are working on an '89 season roster, just got Madden 15 today and can't wait to play it! Anything 80's is killer in the NFL. Thanks man

[Iteachpercussion]

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Still working on the rosters. I have completed the Bears and the Raiders now. Played a game between the two and it was great! Bo Jackson was awesome.

Teams currently finished:
Bears, Browns, Bill, Bengals, Raiders

I am nearly done with the 49ers' offense. I might get the 49ers completed tonight still.


Question: Bo Jackson, neck roll or no neck roll? Sometimes he wore one and sometimes he did not. Thoughts?

[JSTUD]

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I think you should give him the neck-roll! Also how are you rating players? Will you be giving out a lot of high ratings (such as the current rosters ea puts out for madden) or will you do them so that a 90+overall player is truly deserving. I think for realism sake you should try and keep the ratings lower so the true greats ( bo jackson, jerry rice, etc..) can really shine. That is my two cents anyways! Either way I will download them and enjoy it so thanks so much for taking the time to do them. Rosters like these really breathe new life into a game I already play daily!

-Jack

[Iteachpercussion]

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As for rating the players... I try to only give 90+ to those who have the stats to back up the ratings. That being said, this year the Oline needs some extra help in pass blocking. As a result, this has caused more lineman to be rated in the upper 80s and low 90s.

To give you an example, it looks like I have 8 Running backs rated at 90 or above.
Also there are only a few receivers that are rated over 90. This is due partially because I do not think that many players should be rated that high and just as important, in order to get the 1989 "feel" the passing game should not be as prolific as it is today. I achieve this by lowering the WRs and TEs and raising the CBs and Ss a bit. This is often in the area of "Press" and "Release" ratings.

You will notice that the QBs accuracy ratings are lower and this usually results in solid "real life" like numbers.

My overall goal is to create as "sim" of an experience as possible within the confines of what EA has provided. When all is said and done, this roster will be best used in Play Now mode and 32 team user controlled CCM. I doubt I will do a lot with the Free Agents just because of the time it takes. I usually lower FA OVR ratings to 70 and below so if they are signed by a team they do not have a great impact.

[JSTUD]

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Man sounds like you know what you are doing! I'm glad to see the o-line getting a buff because I know the struggle with madden haha. I just want to say thanks because I have a passion for all things football and I love replaying old seasons and such. Seriously though great job on what I've heard from you so far...definitely keep me updated as I love following the progress.

[Iteachpercussion]

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Man sounds like you know what you are doing! I'm glad to see the o-line getting a buff because I know the struggle with madden haha. I just want to say thanks because I have a passion for all things football and I love replaying old seasons and such. Seriously though great job on what I've heard from you so far...definitely keep me updated as I love following the progress.

I am football nut! I enjoy creating rosters and I have spent a lot of time trying different methods to create ratings based off of stats. I have discovered things that work well and MANY things that do not. lol

I started creating rosters on Madden 11, but I used to create rosters for an old table-top football game called "statis-pro football."

I hope I can get this roster out before too long, but the process is slow and time consuming. Especially because of the limitations that EA has on what you can edit on players.

[JSTUD]

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I am football nut! I enjoy creating rosters and I have spent a lot of time trying different methods to create ratings based off of stats. I have discovered things that work well and MANY things that do not. lol

I started creating rosters on Madden 11, but I used to create rosters for an old table-top football game called "statis-pro football."

I hope I can get this roster out before too long, but the process is slow and time consuming. Especially because of the limitations that EA has on what you can edit on players.

Sounds awesome man! I can't wait. I don't know if you are the kind of guy who wants to wait to put out a finished product but I would be more than willing to test/ check over all the completed teams if you ever decide to put up a few at a time.

[Armor and Sword]

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I am football nut! I enjoy creating rosters and I have spent a lot of time trying different methods to create ratings based off of stats. I have discovered things that work well and MANY things that do not. lol

I started creating rosters on Madden 11, but I used to create rosters for an old table-top football game called "statis-pro football."

I hope I can get this roster out before too long, but the process is slow and time consuming. Especially because of the limitations that EA has on what you can edit on players.

I am a bonafide Statis Pro Junkie. I still have my games (baseball which was my fav, basketball and football). Loved table top gaming. Strato-Matic as well. But Statis Pro was my favorite with the fast action card system. Loved it. Can't wait to play your 89 set man. I am all about the 80's. My love affair with sports is in the late 70's all the 80's and early 90's era.

[YanksRams38]

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If you or anyone else made a 99 roster I'd be so pumped! I'd love to do a connected franchise with the GSOT