Madden 15: Four Ways To Keep it Fresh

[jinntu]

It's all about perspective and the way you play. I love managing franchise more than the games themselves (Though I DO love the individual games) I never play in the current season anyway. I'm a franchise mode guy and most of the time by the time the current season is over I'm 5-6 years ahead cause I love building teams and seeing who might become dynasties ect.

[SECElit3]

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It's all about perspective and the way you play. I love managing franchise more than the games themselves (Though I DO love the individual games) I never play in the current season anyway. I'm a franchise mode guy and most of the time by the time the current season is over I'm 5-6 years ahead cause I love building teams and seeing who might become dynasties ect.

Which is exactly why we need CPU vs CPU games in CFM


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[DeuceDouglas]

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I started playing a 32-team and made it through one season before I just gave up on controlling them all. The UI is just horrible for trying to do it. The only thing that actually works with some ease is the draft but managing the depth chart and injuries takes too long. I keep getting an urge to do it again but it's such a process.

[jjazwick]

I try it from time to time but how do you know who is open when passing

You will have to set Coach Mode to ON and this will help with the passing game. Some plays you read coverage and make throws and sometimes I let the CPU make the pass. it is about 70(me)/30(CPU) making passes.

[JasonZimmerman]

I could not agree more! Playing on broadcast camera has given Madden a different feel. I have a great sliders set "HuskerFan 214 Broadcast Camera Sliders on the sliders forum.

I always play in broadcast view, but what's annoying and plain stupid, is that 3/4 of the teams fields are upside down! This has been an issue in the past, then they fixed it, now its back again.

[NoleFan]

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Two words... COACH MODE

Plus, I just got my PS4/Madden 15 about 3 weeks ago after not having a console at all for 8 months so I'm still in hog heaven. Actually in the preseason of my 3rd year of a JAX CFM.

[Nwo4Life75]

Good read! Well I'm not a ultimate team fan,I've tried it and just wasn't my cup of team,the fantasy draft is ok,but I much rather play with the real NFL team rosters,more realistic! I want a franchise mode that keeps me interested longer then two seasons! I stopped playing my Madden NFL franchise awhile back. I don't know why,but NBA 2k15 really keeps me interested past two seasons! I'm as into as much as I was when I first got it and played it! I can't put my finger on what exactly it is,but 2k knows how to make a solid franchise mode! Other sports games need to take notes! By no means is it perfect,but it's close as you can get in my opinion!

[DJazzyJefff23]

Good read. So true on all levels. For $50+ dollars, if I don't play MORE than one connected franchise season, I consider my spend a waste. So, I do this to keep things interesting: http://www.truefannetwork.com/gobengals/ (this is not an advertisement!!!!)

Hey man, is that a 32-Man league you're a part of? Very impressed with the website.

[TMalone2010]

I could not agree more! Playing on broadcast camera has given Madden a different feel. I have a great sliders set "HuskerFan 214 Broadcast Camera Sliders on the sliders forum.

I tried the broadcast camera I couldn't do it I didn't like throwing it down field blindly

[Armor and Sword]

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If your on PS4 I woulg highly recommend (to those that appreciate the golden age era of football) to DL John E Kools 1983 roster (for use as one season only in CFM), Iteachpercussions's 1989 set which can be used in a multi year connected franchise , and Cap's glorious Capa's Classic's (which is now in phase 2).

Awesome classic football to be played.

I also agree fantasy draft is another great way to play CFM. Or taking a team you never really play with that is a rebuild or an elite team if you have always played with weak sisters.

The game is still going strong for me and this has not happened since the PS2 days.

[yankees028]

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Try doing a complete expansion team with these rule sets. Makes I it extremely real and challenging! Also have a complete player guide


Expansion Draft Rules
1. The team may select up to two players from each team with a maximum of 30 players.
2. If the selected team selects a player over 75 overall, they will forfeit there second pick from that team. If a team selects a player over 80 overall they will forfeit there second pick and that player will count as two players towards the 30-player maximum.

Expansion Draft Roster Filling
1. Teams our giving the rights to a player of the team they are replacing.
2. For the remaining positions, the free agent pool will be used.

You will have five picks in free agency.
If a players ovr exceeds 87. You will forfeit thee picks in the draft and your remaining picks cannot exceed a 72ovr
If a players ovr exceeds 83ovr. You will forfeit two picks in the draft and your remaining picks cannot exceed a 72ovr.

After the draft you will have 3-5mins to make two trades for players that do not exceed a 74ovr. These trades our to help find some hidden gems. I suggest this thread below.
Scroll down you will find a compelled list of some gems!

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...edition-2.html

During the Season Rules
1. 1. If an injury occurs, you may sign a player from Free Agency. This player must be below 70 overall.
2. Teams our allowed 3 player trades and two draft pick trades during the season, and 2 in the offseason. All trades must pass by 80% from owner votes

Off-season Rules
1. You may re-sign a maximum of 8 players, to the following deals
2. 1 x 5 year deal may be given
3. 1 x 4 year deal may be given
4. 2 x 3 year deals may be given
5. 2 x 2 year deals may be given
6. 3 x 1 year deals may be given

Offseason Free Agency Period
1. 1 Player of any overall
2. 1 Player between 75-80 overall
3. 3 Players below 75 overall

[NoleFan]

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The game is still going strong for me and this has not happened since the PS2 days.

This. I can't even recall the last time I finished a single season in a Madden game, much less multiple seasons.


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[Reejer]

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I know this is about making M15' fresh, but oh well...Especially since I don't like MUT, Fantasy drafts, or the Gauntlet, and I pretty much just like to opine here and on the EA boards.


To keep Madden fresh, I whip out my PS2 (yes I kept mine), and slip in M06'. And remember how much fun it was to play an immersive NFL game.

[tbook24]

playing online is always a different experience

[Paul Heyman Guy]

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I just update the roster with FA moves and once the draft comes, I create all the draftees. Especially since it would give me an updated roster to play with on 15 if Madden 16 isn't an improvement.