Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

Please provide proof

Not trying to "come at you" but if that poster does provide proof, then what? I'm commenting because this plays out quite a bit around OS with this challenge of sorts being offered, with no consequence to the challenger. For example if that poster doesn't prove it, they're likely labeled some kind of ***** picking on po' Madden, yet if they do provide proof, crickets and the challenger gets off scott free, not labeled at all.

That said I guess I'm getting to be easily agitated in my older age because stuff that used to not bother me much, even on the internet, does now at times and I sometimes feel compelled to comment. Pay no attention to this frustrated old man, he hasn't had a football to enjoy much in a decade.

[Potatoes002]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

I have a feeling we will be seeing similar jostling tech that is in FIFA, maybe tied to the R-stick or something. Hand-fighting, grabbing, pushing, pulling, boxing out....this would go a LONG ways in terms of gameplay improvements. IF it is implemented correctly of course. How many times have they said "QB accuracy will matter this year" but then we play the game and it is more or less the same? Last year's D-line improvements led to an insane amount of sacks.

Maybe if WR/DB interaction is improved we will finally see things like pass-interference or defensive holding, and have it attached to a trait or skill. Brandon Browner straight manhandling people every play, while a guy like Richard Sherman can much more effectively disrupt the WR.

And please implement this to the LBs and not just CBs/DBs. Linebacker coverage in this game is already pretty poor, the improvement needs to be seen across the board. We still don't even have the ability to press or jam the TE unless you do it manually.

I am optimistic for this year's game. Pass coverage has been my biggest complaint for years. While nothing in the past should give me any reason, I think the slider settings will also be overhauled. An overhaul to the WR/DB interactions could be the biggest difference gameplay-wise we have seen in awhile, due to the fact at least every other position group AI has been touched at least a little bit since Madden 06 came out. I just have to believe with this gameplay change coming, EA will finally have to adjust how the pass coverage sliders are working, we know in the past they have been either mislabeled, reversed, or have little to no impact. I need sliders to make the game play how I want, the ones that have been in EA football games are pathetic compared to literally every other sports game. Let's hope a potentially huge gameplay change forces this issue to finally be addressed. Wishful thinking.

[Potatoes002]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

Not trying to "come at you" but if that poster does provide proof, then what? I'm commenting because this plays out quite a bit around OS with this challenge of sorts being offered, with no consequence to the challenger. For example if that poster doesn't prove it, they're likely labeled some kind of ***** picking on po' Madden, yet if they do provide proof, crickets and the challenger gets off scott free, not labeled at all.

That said I guess I'm getting to be easily agitated in my older age because stuff that used to not bother me much, even on the internet, does now at times and I sometimes feel compelled to comment. Pay no attention to this frustrated old man, he hasn't had a football to enjoy much in a decade.

What??? How is he "challenging" anybody? He is asking for proof for saying EA hyped up better wr/db interaction in the past.

[oneamongthefence]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

Please provide proof

They had a blog for Madden 10 touting wr/db josteling but it didn't make the final version and was dropped i assume. Also that had improved pass trajectories and total control passing. They also have added a bunch of spectacular catch animations. They also gave them traits to determine if they catch the ball on the sidelines. So the passing game has been on a constant evolution for the last decade.

[Potatoes002]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

They had a blog for Madden 10 touting wr/db josteling but it didn't make the final version and was dropped i assume. Also that had improved pass trajectories and total control passing. They also have added a bunch of spectacular catch animations. They also gave them traits to determine if they catch the ball on the sidelines. So the passing game has been on a constant evolution for the last decade.

The passing game may have been a "constant evolution" but nothing has been addressed to the WR/DB interactions specifically. They still don't hand-fight, jostle, box out or do anything of the sort. I still see CB's leading the WR's on routes. The gameplay portion of how the WRs and CBs play each other is still very similar to what I seen in Madden 06 for the 360, unlike mostly everything else.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

What??? How is he "challenging" anybody? He is asking for proof for saying EA hyped up better wr/db interaction in the past.

I put challenge in quotes, meaning don't take it literally, I thought I explained in that post what my issue was but apparently not. I meant challenge in the context of being accused of just being a *****, opposed to someone just asking for info they weren't aware of, there's a difference, imo.

[oneamongthefence]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

The passing game may have been a "constant evolution" but nothing has been addressed to the WR/DB interactions specifically. They still don't hand-fight, jostle, box out or do anything of the sort. I still see CB's leading the WR's on routes. The gameplay portion of how the WRs and CBs play each other is still very similar to what I seen in Madden 06 for the 360, unlike mostly everything else.

They apparently tried 5 years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAd5cbYobkw

[kennyacid]

I don't get hyped for madden anymore. At the end of the day we gonna get the same game we've always gotten. EA lacks innovation without competition which is why I'm so happy for Joe Montana football. So happy that If the game is as good as it's being made to be I shall buy a xbone just for it even tho I said I'd never buy a Xbox .

[tril]

Please provide proof

they even stated better wr/db interactions in last years version. I shall provide proof. trust me they have mentioned this a number of times in the past.
in the grand scheme of things it doesnt matter though. its the same old same old, but again I will provide proof

[tril]

Please provide proof

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL_10

this is from last year...

https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2014/player-sense-video

[tril]

again every year they've mentioned that in some sort of way, whether in interviews or gameplay features

[Potatoes002]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

They apparently tried 5 years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAd5cbYobkw

It's a shame this never made the retail game. I can't remember if we ever got an official reason why.

[l8knight1]

Re: Madden NFL 16 Features All-New Controls to Dominate Air Supremacy

Could be passing cone is make a comeback. Not my thing but I know some folks liked it.

C

Please, NO VISION CONE!!!!

It's interesting to guess what's next for the franchise. I think wr/db interaction will be in, dynamic/better weather, updated graphics and crowd, better franchise. I want more roster editing all around for draft classes and teams, more uni (all correct and historic unis, no excuses) and stadium choices. They had historic stadiums in the game before, and they took out the M25 stadium too.I am really at a brick wall with thinking about the engine going forward, because I've think they've pushed it to the near limit. The core of the engine has been the same for a long time. I'm still playing 15 and I hope Clint is still part of the dev team. He really made a difference. As far as I can recall though, he hasn't been here since launch, and hardly any patches of 15 since launch?

[Cnada]

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I do love M15 overall but the DL Line controls whilst fun does lead to really easy sacks for doing nothing of skill.

I like that you can move your block to block the holes but pressing X or A and you 'win' is stupid. When your playing as a RB you need stick skills (which dont work very well outside of the spin) but with Dline which press A to win.

I hope DB/WR isnt press A to win the catch :S

[Mr.Smif]

The controls have been stale for years and wayyyyyy over due for a overhaul, hope this change is not only for the passing game.