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Old 05-18-2017, 10:15 AM   #193
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Re: Madden NFL 18 Features New Target Passing, Coverage Assignments & More

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Originally Posted by ParaAut
Maybe someone can describe the free passing mechanic in FIFA17? I just played it twice and I'm not skilled enough to really judge the mechanic.

But in general you can have the passing help active and just press the button for the pass recipient, works in general in the same way as it is in Madden now. But you can also disable the passing help and just use free passing, so you can really lead the recipient in a certain area of the field. I could imagine Madden will use a very similar system as it is the same Frostbite engine.

Maybe someone more skilled in FIFA can describe the functionality and advantages/disadvantages better than me.


I think it's hard to equate FIFA passing a soccer ball on the ground to passing a football in the air. Although, u also have lob passes in soccer. But, in general, I'd say it's too different. In FIFA, u hold down the button a certain length of time and it goes a certain distance. With totally free controls set, where u aim is where it goes and there is no reticle whatsoever. And, actually, imo, it kinda sux. Lol. The ball NEVER goes where I think I'm aiming it, so I always use default passing. U know, it would be interesting if madden did use a FIFA lob pass, though. Which, I don't think they would. But, what if, as the QB, u were just a normal FIFA player? Lol. And, when u decide to pass, u have to aim the stick where u want it and press and hold the button for a range of distances? Lol. Don't get me wrong, I know this couldn't completely work in football. But, maybe u would now have a 'bullet' button A and a 'lob' button X. The motion of the QB running in any direction transitioning into aiming a throw would be a tough spot, for sure. But u mentioning FIFA has sparked some extra thoughts as to how passing could be, actually. The biggest issue being a soccer player is constantly 'free' to roam whereas a QB is looking downfield and has a pass rush, so again, the motion of the QB transitioning to throwing would be difficult. But, actually, if they found a way to tame that, I wouldn't mind that system. In FIFA, you aim a lob pass, for example, to a general spot, with no reticule, u just 'know' where you're aiming, and the X is lob and the amount of power (distance) is how long u hold the button. Wow, yeah, the more I think about it, I wouldn't mind this type of system at all. Lol. And, it would absolutely untether the ball, that's for sure. [emoji458][emoji41]


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