Madden NFL 16 Implements a Draft Board, More Like a Watch List

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  • dbkaeoz33
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    • May 2006
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    Madden NFL 16 Implements a Draft Board, More Like a Watch List

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    Madden NFL 16 Creative Director, Kolbe Launchbaugh was interviewed by Shopmaster and revealed that a "Draft Board" was added to the game. While it isn't a true draft board that you can setup and walk away from, the steps to making it a full fledged draft board could be coming down the road.

    For now, users can use the draft board, as a watch list, by flagging players during scouting, making it a little easier to filter at draft time. The team hopes to add the ability to walk away from the draft and have the CPU select the players you need based off of your team needs. While it seems unlikely that it happens this year, these steps are a good sign of things to come.

    The video interview isn't solely focused on the draft board, as Kolbe talks about dynamic drive goals, confidence, community feedback and more. Watch it here.
  • Sheba2011
    MVP
    • Oct 2013
    • 2353

    #2
    Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

    This is big news, goodbye pen and paper!

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    • brza37
      Pro
      • Oct 2008
      • 748

      #3
      Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

      Originally posted by dbkaeoz33
      Shopmaster confirmed it with Kolbe.

      It's called a "watch list" but you must be present for the draft still.

      http://youtu.be/F30SyEs9SpQ
      A "Watch List" is not a Draft Board. You can't rank the players in the watch list. That is the number 1 requirement of a Draft Board. Honestly, its ridiculous that Kolbe would even call it a draft board. And I'm surprised Shop didn't call him out on that. A watch list hardly adds anything to the equation. If I can't rank my draft prospects then I'm still gonna have to use pen & paper or excel. This "new addition" does nothing for me.

      Thats like the college scout director or GM going into the draft and saying:
      Scout: "We have narrowed our draft board down to 100 players."
      Coach: "Great! Who will we take with the number one pick?"
      Scout: "Oh, I don't know. I didn't rank them. But we only have to look through 100 prospects while we're on the clock instead of 400. Isn't that great?!"
      Coach: "You're fired."

      Also, the biggest advantage of a draft board would be to allow people in online CFMs who can't be there for the draft to be able to set up rankings and position preferences like in a fantasy football autodraft. Thats not possible yet either.

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      • Trick13
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        • Oct 2012
        • 780

        #4
        Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

        It is a step, well a baby step, in the right direction. It isn't the fully fleshed out custom board we all want where user and CPU "re-ranking" of players impact "draft stock" and users with crappy work schedules could get some relief from being the odd man out of successful drafts.

        I do applaud it, as I said it is a baby step in the right direction.

        Scouting, on the other hand is going to be bleeping horrendous - I am aback to hating scouting again already, because frankly it is so darn time consuming and now I have to scout every week or lose the points/minutes or whatever - huge freaking step back, giant in fact.

        To me, ideal solution is to get rid of "scouting points" and have scouting reports, where you just get sentences and you get varied reports from different scouts and very limited info of varying accuracy on development level - believe me when I tell you that every NFL team has detailed info on every single player, all the game tapes are reviewed, scouting agencies outside the teams are paid for their info, and no stone is left un-turned. The only limitation for NFL teams is the interview and workout numbers are restricted.

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        • jpdavis82
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          • Sep 2005
          • 8794

          #5
          Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

          This was something we fought for you guys to have this year, like Kolbe and Shop said there is more to come, just try to keep a realistic idea of what they could put in, in the amount of time left before the release and I think you guys will be happy. The thing you guys can take from this interview more than what is or isn't being added is that they're listening to your feedback. Trust me, you guys will like what's coming in the future for CFM. I can't answer any questions about the watch list because they added that very recently and it wasn't in when I played.
          Last edited by jpdavis82; 06-18-2015, 06:34 AM.

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          • Gosens6
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            • Oct 2007
            • 6102

            #6
            Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

            Originally posted by jpdavis82
            This was something we fought for you guys to have this year, like Kolbe and Shop said there is more to come, just try to keep a realistic idea of what they could put in, in the amount of time left before the release and I think you guys will be happy. The thing you guys can take from this interview more than what is or isn't being added is that they're listening to your feedback. Trust me, you guys will like what's coming in the future for CFM. I can't answer any questions about the watch list because they added that very recently and it wasn't in when I played.
            I'm inclined to agree with this. It may not be a true draft board, but at least it's something a month and a half before release. I fully expect to see a draft board in M17

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            • Junior Moe
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              • Jul 2009
              • 3870

              #7
              Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

              Ok. This is a pretty cool thing to add this late in the process. It's more symbolic than anything. Kudos Madden!!

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              • sir psycho
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                • Jun 2012
                • 286

                #8
                Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                It's nice to see that they are listening

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                • bloobloouk
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                  • Nov 2014
                  • 172

                  #9
                  Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                  It isn't what we want in an ideal world, but it certainly is a step in the right direction. I'll probably still have a notebook to assist me during drafts, but having a go to list during the draft is certainly going to help, especially in terms of tracking how many of my top rated players have already been picked.

                  What impresses me the most though is that this addition is being attributed to community feedback garnered over the last couple of weeks. Kolbe has said this was a last minute addition; the message that people want a draft board has got through! If the pressure is kept up we could get a fully fledged board next year.

                  Possibly next year isn't what people want to hear, but I'm just happy that it's a step in the right direction!

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                  • Aggies7
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                    • Jan 2005
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                    #10
                    Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                    Weather it's a baby step or big step, it at least shows how they are putting in effort right up until release. That is very promising news.
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                    • patsfan1993
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                      • Jul 2008
                      • 948

                      #11
                      Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                      I am always very pessimistic about Madden and the progress made year to year, but the quick response to give the community something does give me some hope for the future of the franchise. While it's not what I wanted this year, it is a step in the right direction based on community feedback.

                      I'll take it and expect a full fledged draft board next year.

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                      • howboutdat
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                        • Nov 2012
                        • 1908

                        #12
                        Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                        Yes good too see they are working it in the right direction.Thats a good thing, however, now it really needs to be in madden 17 . You create a base for it this year, it best be in the next game. Draft boards are extremely important to Online franchise guys, for the mere fact it is practically impossible to find a draft time for 32 users , across different time zones , and even countries, to be able for everyone to make the draft.We have a dire need to be able to organize our own boards exactly how we want, and not just 10 -20 guys either. Please dont let them be short sighted on this. It needs to allow us about 40-50 slots to set. In a league with 32 users. even if you have 50 slots. you could easily have hardly no one left after round 3 maybe 4. 10-20 slots wont last you but 2 rounds probably.So , im glad they going in the direction of this, however, dont half azz it is all i ask. If making a draft board for us, make it at least 50 slots we can set.
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                        • howboutdat
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                          • Nov 2012
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                          Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                          As well, really wish they would stop saying Draft boards are in madden 16. They are not, this is only a watch list. Its not organizable . Its a watch list. Continuing to call it Draft Board is the type of thing ,most players dont like about what EA does to advertise or promote its game.Just be honest about it.Its a watch list.
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                          • georgiafan
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                            Re: Madden NFL 16 Implements a Draft Board, More Like a Watch List

                            This is a good last minute addition it's not perfect especially for the online people but its a good start and will be helpful for sure
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                            • jpdavis82
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                              • Sep 2005
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                              Re: Madden 16: Draft Boards have been added!

                              Originally posted by howboutdat
                              As well, really wish they would stop saying Draft boards are in madden 16. They are not, this is only a watch list. Its not organizable . Its a watch list. Continuing to call it Draft Board is the type of thing ,most players dont like about what EA does to advertise or promote its game.Just be honest about it.Its a watch list.
                              It's also something that wasn't in the game and they put it in because of you guys and our feedback. It may not be what you want, but it's something they specifically worked on trying to get in to show they are making a real effort for the hardcore CFM fans. Like a previous poster said it's more symbolic than anything and a trend to keep your eye on for the future of CFM.

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