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  • birthday_massacre
    Pro
    • Jan 2013
    • 614

    #1

    Why isn't there a simple season mode?

    Why isn't there a simple season mode? I have not played madden in a few years but its pretty disappointing you can't play a simple season mode and you have to play franchise.

    sure you can let the CPU do most everything for you but it's just annoying to look at.

    Why does EA think its a good idea to not have this basic mode in the game.
  • Xtra
    Rookie
    • Jun 2006
    • 469

    #2
    Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

    Because you can play a season by just playing 1 year in Franchise, then deleting and starting over.

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    • birthday_massacre
      Pro
      • Jan 2013
      • 614

      #3
      Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

      Originally posted by Xtra
      Because you can play a season by just playing 1 year in Franchise, then deleting and starting over.
      Its not the same thing, you have all that annoying extra fluff you have to look at even if you let the CPU control everything.

      They should have a basic season mode without all the RPG like features it has now.

      Or they should just let you turn that stuff off completely in franchise and not force you to do it or assign it to the CPU.

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      • Brandwin
        Hall Of Fame
        • Jul 2002
        • 30621

        #4
        Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

        Originally posted by birthday_massacre
        Its not the same thing, you have all that annoying extra fluff you have to look at even if you let the CPU control everything.

        They should have a basic season mode without all the RPG like features it has now.

        Or they should just let you turn that stuff off completely in franchise and not force you to do it or assign it to the CPU.
        I think you can have the CPU do all of that stuff, you just have to go in and hit "sim" or whatever the option is when its time to do it. IE assign xp points to players, you can let the computer just assign them. But I get what you are saying

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        • birthday_massacre
          Pro
          • Jan 2013
          • 614

          #5
          Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

          Originally posted by Brandwin
          I think you can have the CPU do all of that stuff, you just have to go in and hit "sim" or whatever the option is when its time to do it. IE assign xp points to players, you can let the computer just assign them. But I get what you are saying
          yeah but i dont want players getting assigned XP points, I dont want that even if I am letting the CPU do it for me.

          Its not even a difficult mode to make. Just have it be on season and done or just let it keep going on forever with basic stat tracking just one year at a time.

          I cant imagine what its like for casual football fans who just want to play a football game season mode.

          I am a madden vet played since the beginning on genesis but being out of the loop for a few years, the mode can be super overwhelming.

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          • Brandwin
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 30621

            #6
            Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

            Originally posted by birthday_massacre
            yeah but i dont want players getting assigned XP points, I dont want that even if I am letting the CPU do it for me.

            Its not even a difficult mode to make. Just have it be on season and done or just let it keep going on forever with basic stat tracking just one year at a time.

            I cant imagine what its like for casual football fans who just want to play a football game season mode.

            I am a madden vet played since the beginning on genesis but being out of the loop for a few years, the mode can be super overwhelming.
            I hear ya...

            There is an option for XP points to apply at the end of the season and I think it's for human and AI teams.

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            • T4VERTS
              MVP
              • Jan 2011
              • 1153

              #7
              Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

              Originally posted by birthday_massacre
              yeah but i dont want players getting assigned XP points, I dont want that even if I am letting the CPU do it for me.

              Its not even a difficult mode to make. Just have it be on season and done or just let it keep going on forever with basic stat tracking just one year at a time.

              I cant imagine what its like for casual football fans who just want to play a football game season mode.

              I am a madden vet played since the beginning on genesis but being out of the loop for a few years, the mode can be super overwhelming.
              Play a bunch of play now games in the order of your teams schedule and then play Patriots or Panthers as your Super Bowl. Seriously though, defaturing something is not really a great sales technique.
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              • SmashMan
                All Star
                • Dec 2004
                • 9789

                #8
                Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                Originally posted by Brandwin
                I hear ya...

                There is an option for XP points to apply at the end of the season and I think it's for human and AI teams.
                Could he also just set the XP sliders to zero? I've never tried the sliders, so I don't know if zero really means zero XP, but that could be another option for him.

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                • fballturkey
                  MVP
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 2370

                  #9
                  Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                  Originally posted by T4VERTS
                  Play a bunch of play now games in the order of your teams schedule and then play Patriots or Panthers as your Super Bowl. Seriously though, defaturing something is not really a great sales technique.
                  They did it for NCAA in the last year that was released. I don't think I would use a season mode much but it would be a nice addition for a lot of people.
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                  • sportdan30
                    MVP
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 2012

                    #10
                    Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                    I agree. Would love a simple season mode as well. But I doubt it'll happen again. Seems EA thinks everyone plays Franchise or their other modes.


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                    • TheGentlemanGhost
                      MVP
                      • Jun 2016
                      • 1321

                      #11
                      Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                      Originally posted by sportdan30
                      I agree. Would love a simple season mode as well. But I doubt it'll happen again. Seems EA thinks everyone plays Franchise or their other modes.


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                      Well, to be honest, I truly doubt too many players do need a one season mode. It's pretty feasible with the current CFM feature. There's only so much extra stuff to worry about. But I'd assume a number like 10% if I'd even that would be worried about a one season mode. Franchise and online is where it's at with the vast majority of Madden gamers.

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                      • scoop
                        Rookie
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 45

                        #12
                        Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                        I feel the same way. Started at Sega Genesis first game and then every year. This is my 5th year in a row not buying Madden due to Season mode not offered anymore. Stupid. It is in NHL, NBA, The Show. Not happy with whoever deleted this.

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                        • ggsimmonds
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 11235

                          #13
                          Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                          Originally posted by birthday_massacre
                          Why isn't there a simple season mode? I have not played madden in a few years but its pretty disappointing you can't play a simple season mode and you have to play franchise.

                          sure you can let the CPU do most everything for you but it's just annoying to look at.

                          Why does EA think its a good idea to not have this basic mode in the game.
                          Sorry but I got to disagree here.

                          Even though franchise mode can fulfill this role, you want them to add a new mode because things are annoying to look at?

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                          • ConnSKINS26
                            Rookie
                            • May 2011
                            • 202

                            #14
                            Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                            Originally posted by scoop
                            I feel the same way. Started at Sega Genesis first game and then every year. This is my 5th year in a row not buying Madden due to Season mode not offered anymore. Stupid. It is in NHL, NBA, The Show. Not happy with whoever deleted this.
                            No offense, but how passionate could you really be about it if you're willing to completely give up football gaming over some junk you have to simulate and ignore in order to enjoy the season?

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                            • hawley088
                              Rookie
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 430

                              #15
                              Re: Why isn't there a simple season mode?

                              I'm still waiting for a season mode that updates with the real season, trades, injuries, ratings ect

                              I don't want to start my season with the week 1 roster nor do I want to wait for the trade deadline update

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