[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Toupal

The idea that Madden will only add a feature if it affects online play is mind-blowing to me Madden can easily and all of the features that we have been requesting for franchise mode and it would not affect anyone in a negative way. So the excuses to not Implement something because you're gearing towards online play is absolutely insane. Additionally no one on these forums has seen the actual numbers that compare the number of online players to offline players. So to just blatantly say that offline is outnumbered holds no validity. They have the capabilities to add what we want because many of these features have already been in the game before. So in the year 2018 why is it that we don't have easy features such as custom draft classes, assistant coaches, historical start tracking, or any of the other ignored requests? What is the real reason why they put no effort or resources in the franchise? Why are they not being open and clear with the community? What is the excuse for Madden 19, 20, and so on?

I'm going to disagree with you to an extent.

They have both online and offline CFMs to worry about. Ideally any feature should improve both types of modes.

Revisit the patch thread. People were unhappy because they felt the patch was shifted more towards MUT. Put yourself in the shoes of an online franchise guy after finding out that most new features would not apply to your league. You will probably not be happy.

Madden has to try to make everyone happy, and all indications are that EA is a bit stingy with giving resources to the developers.

Now I happen to think most of our most requested franchise features could be worthwhile additions to online leagues as well.