Madden Challenge 2009: Crowning the World's Best Madden Player

[BezO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sausage

Man I never thought about the time they put in exploiting all game flaws. Hell with the money they earn by winning tournaments, they have found there calling. I agree with there dedication they will find flaws to exploit even the most sim football game. BezO do you think these cats even watch football?

I didn't mean to imply they would find exploits in an otherwise realistic game, though I'm sure they would. I meant that their dedication would help them excel in a more realistic game even without unrealistic exploits.

As is, they exploit what the game allows you to do. If the game were more of a simulation, they would exploit more realistic strategies. The same dedication it takes to find glitches is what it would take to learn realistic strategies.

IMO, playing for fun & playing for money are 2 different things. I won't knock anyone for a by-all-means-necessary approach with $100,000 on the line. I don't see their gaming style as a barometer of their football knowledge.

10 hours of practice a day is a lot. Whether they watch football or not, that amount of practice would teach them the game if the game were a simulation.

[tmulk]

Quote: Originally Posted by BezO

My guess is that these tournament players would be just as good if the game were more realisitic.

Would be, and are. The frustration level among the top tournament ballers is through the roof. They hate the way 09 was made as well. Like RG said, FB Dive, Curl Route, 11 man zones. They don't want to play the game this way. Guys like Big Gene, Kornstar, and Secret who have been a top level ballers for years are just as frustrated as many of you are. But at the end of the day.....


YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME. If 9 FB dives in a row and dropping 11 men in coverage wins the game, then thats how you play. Why be creative when simplicity is what gets a win? Don't hate the player, hate the game.

[grunt]

I don't know why people are getting so upset. I played guys that cheated without a 50,000 payday. Madden is still a good game that could be better.

When a game company comes out with a football game that put an emphasis on gameplay it flopped. OS gave Madden 08 a higher score than APF, oh well.

[arichzona]

Quote: Originally Posted by grunt

I don't know why people are getting so upset. I played guys that cheated without a 50,000 payday. Madden is still a good game that could be better. When a game company comes out with a football game that put an emphasis on gameplay it flopped. OS gave Madden 08 a higher score than APF, oh well.

...just my two cents:

I would guess that guys are bothered because the cheaters are glorified with a national cheating tournament sponsored by the company who created the game, who claims "if it's in the game...."

.....and that the best cheater wins $50 grand.

I could be wrong though.

[The Sim God]

still......no ackowledgement or response from ANY of the "madden team"

[Keith121212]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Sim God

still......no ackowledgement or response from ANY of the "madden team"

Of course not.

[matt8204]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Sim God

still......no ackowledgement or response from ANY of the "madden team"

Don't expect one, either. This is an EA-sponsored tournament. They are not going to bite the hand that feeds them.

[sb24]

Quote: Originally Posted by tmulk

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME. If 9 FB dives in a row and dropping 11 men in coverage wins the game, then thats how you play. Why be creative when simplicity is what gets a win? Don't hate the player, hate the game.

And thats why i HATE the game. Thats not football. And someone said "madden is a good game", compaired to what? Theres nothing to compare it to. Even comparing 08 and apf2k8 is wrong. Considering 2k didnt have the moeny madden did, they put out a good enough game. But 2k DEFINATLY isnt the point. My point is i am amazed at how many madden fans seems to now turn on their own game. UNFORTUATLY there is nothing else to do but play a non-nfl game go BACK 5 years to 2k5 (yes made in 2004 just like Madden 09 came out in 08) or stick with madden. I have made my choice.

As for Ian. I dont know him but seems like it will be good for madden. BUT since he hasnt responed to this thread (guys gave good reasons why he cant) and since this thread has shown me what madden embraces, i dont have hope for Ian. One man can only do so much when things have gotton SO outta hand.

For everyone whos mad they pay cheesers $50,000. Keep in mind that money comes from a new madden each year that costs 60 for chages that could have been implemented with a patch or update (of course not all changes). I really feel madden should put a game out every 2 years and just have a ptch/update for the new rosters and featurs. WE would all save money and might get a better product it we dont make them rush everything every year.

Just another frustrated consumer who OWNS 09,08,and 07 and every year buy it with high hopes and every year stop and go back to old games. Nothing will change while people still pay 60 every year. I guess just a very long .02

Im sorry i dont feel like correcting typos. You get the point or the post and the point is NOT that i cant spell lmao.