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Eaglesfan27 · 11-30-2007, 11:05 PM

It was only 1 game, but I'm impressed with the improvements from the patch. I turned interceptions down to 5, but I kept all other defensive sliders at default (on All-Pro) and the CPU only threw 1 INT in a game with 9 minute quarters and that was on a desperation pass at the end of the game. I might even find out there aren't enough INT's with the slider at 5, but that will be a welcome change. Also, I only threw 1 and was able to work the middle of the field which was also a nice change. Gameplay wise, it was one of the most enjoyable games of Madden in a long time. I'm going to sim a season now to see if stats are any better, but I'm not counting on that.

Edit to add: The simmed interception glitch is definitely still in the game.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-30-2007, 11:21 PM

Dola -

Simmed stats are still a mess: 14 QB's with over 100 QB Rtg. LT with 2200 yards and 5 other backs with 1900 or more yards. Receptions still a bit low. The sim engine is untouched. Still, from the very limited data set, it appears the biggest gameplay issues are fixed. I forgot to mention despite playing in the rain, there were no fumbles on either side.

If the patch has a similar effect to NCAA's gameplay, that will be an excellent game as the sim engine is good in that game.

Raiders Army · 12-01-2007, 07:23 AM

Played a couple of games. It's fun and while definitely not for stats, at least the franchise won't freeze. It only took them three and a half months to do this.

MizzouRah · 12-01-2007, 08:44 AM

Yeah, gameplay is finally fun. I play FOF for realistic stats, so this will just feed my graphical crave.

Icy · 12-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Grr still no Ps3 patch and i wonder why, when for NCAA the released it way early in the Ps3.

MizzouRah · 12-01-2007, 01:15 PM

Had a total of 4 INT's in my last game, 3 by me and 1 by the Seahawks. I pressured Hasselbeck all game though and I'd have to say the game feels fresh with the patch - although I didn't play it much before.

With the latest roster update, I'm ready to start a season... finally!

BigMak · 12-01-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Had a total of 4 INT's in my last game, 3 by me and 1 by the Seahawks. I pressured Hasselbeck all game though and I'd have to say the game feels fresh with the patch - although I didn't play it much before.

With the latest roster update, I'm ready to start a season... finally!

Are you playing with sliders or using a default setting?

MizzouRah · 12-01-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMak

Are you playing with sliders or using a default setting?

Default, AP - 9 mins right now. Barely beat Miami

only two int's total. Passing DEFINITELY seems so much better.

Icy · 01-07-2008, 09:23 PM

Finally the patch will be out for the PS3 tomorrow morning. i'll give it a new try in the Superstar mode where i don't pay as much attention to the realistic stats. I still play SS mode in ncaa and it's so fun.

JS19 · 02-20-2008, 12:26 PM

Well, I have run into an odd problem while playing Madden. I'm in 2010 with my franchise, and I can't seem to play the 49ers. They were on my regular season schedule and the game would freeze during the loading phase prior to playing the actualy game (i just simmed passed the game because i was getting pissed). Now i'm matched against them in the NFC championship game and I encounter the same problem. Anyone ever heard of this before?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 02-20-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Well, I have run into an odd problem while playing Madden. I'm in 2010 with my franchise, and I can't seem to play the 49ers. They were on my regular season schedule and the game would freeze during the loading phase prior to playing the actualy game (i just simmed passed the game because i was getting pissed). Now i'm matched against them in the NFC championship game and I encounter the same problem. Anyone ever heard of this before?

Dear JS19,

One of the enhancements in Madden '09 is the ability to play your franchise without any errors. Hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Madden Development Team.

JS19 · 02-20-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Dear JS19,

One of the enhancements in Madden '09 is the ability to play your franchise without any errors. Hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Madden Development Team.

Well put.

Another question...since I finally found out how to hook up my PS3 to the internet, I was wondering if someone can explain to me how to get the patch I have heard so much about. I have tried myself, but I am a complete moron when it comes to this internet mumbo jumbo.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 02-20-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Well put.

Another question...since I finally found out how to hook up my PS3 to the internet, I was wondering if someone can explain to me how to get the patch I have heard so much about. I have tried myself, but I am a complete moron when it comes to this internet mumbo jumbo.

I haven't got the Madden patch, but patches in general are delivered in one of two ways on the PS3.

A) The game auto-detects the patch when you start up the game and prompts you to download it.

B) The patch is available on the PS Network Store. They have a section of the store dedicated to patch downloads.

Kodos · 02-20-2008, 02:43 PM

I've reverted to playing Madden 2006 and NCAA 2006 for the PS2 on my PS3. Kinda sad, but it seems like the best option at this point.

MizzouRah · 02-20-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I've reverted to playing Madden 2006 and NCAA 2006 for the PS2 on my PS3. Kinda sad, but it seems like the best option at this point.

Actually Super Tecmo Bowl on the nes emulator has been the best option for me.

Groundhog · 02-20-2008, 06:51 PM

I'll say it again, Madden on the PC aint a bad game at all. Lacks many of the "features" of next-gen of course, but also lacks most of the crippling problems.

If they just updated the graphics, added some new animations and released it on PS3, I'd be pretty happy with it.

gstelmack · 04-04-2008, 06:17 PM

So thanks to a $50 gift card from work, I now have this and have brought over my QB from NCAA 08 to superstar mode. I'm now the starting QB for the Jets. Of course, documentation and tutorials on this mode are non-existant, so:

Is there any reason at all to play practice or training camp aside from brushing up my personal skills? Influence, anything like that? So far that all seems a complete waste of time.

And despite the DB reaction stuff they talk about above, it didn't take long for me to get sick of throwing to receivers who had their DB beat by a step, only to have the DB speed burst in front of him. I'll try using the precision passing stuff to lead my WR more, but this is ticking me off to no end. Combined with how much lead the game likes to put on throws (I'm convinced the ball moves in slow motion) making it impossible to hit guys in the open spot of a zone, playing QB is pretty frustrating. But I'll give it a bit.

11-30-2007, 11:05 PM	#451
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	It was only 1 game, but I'm impressed with the improvements from the patch. I turned interceptions down to 5, but I kept all other defensive sliders at default (on All-Pro) and the CPU only threw 1 INT in a game with 9 minute quarters and that was on a desperation pass at the end of the game. I might even find out there aren't enough INT's with the slider at 5, but that will be a welcome change. Also, I only threw 1 and was able to work the middle of the field which was also a nice change. Gameplay wise, it was one of the most enjoyable games of Madden in a long time. I'm going to sim a season now to see if stats are any better, but I'm not counting on that. Edit to add: The simmed interception glitch is definitely still in the game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 11-30-2007 at 11:08 PM.

11-30-2007, 11:21 PM	#452
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola - Simmed stats are still a mess: 14 QB's with over 100 QB Rtg. LT with 2200 yards and 5 other backs with 1900 or more yards. Receptions still a bit low. The sim engine is untouched. Still, from the very limited data set, it appears the biggest gameplay issues are fixed. I forgot to mention despite playing in the rain, there were no fumbles on either side. If the patch has a similar effect to NCAA's gameplay, that will be an excellent game as the sim engine is good in that game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 11-30-2007 at 11:22 PM.

12-01-2007, 11:20 AM	#455
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Grr still no Ps3 patch and i wonder why, when for NCAA the released it way early in the Ps3. __________________

01-07-2008, 09:23 PM	#459
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Finally the patch will be out for the PS3 tomorrow morning. i'll give it a new try in the Superstar mode where i don't pay as much attention to the realistic stats. I still play SS mode in ncaa and it's so fun. __________________

02-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#466
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I'll say it again, Madden on the PC aint a bad game at all. Lacks many of the "features" of next-gen of course, but also lacks most of the crippling problems. If they just updated the graphics, added some new animations and released it on PS3, I'd be pretty happy with it. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

12-01-2007, 07:23 AM	#453
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Played a couple of games. It's fun and while definitely not for stats, at least the franchise won't freeze. It only took them three and a half months to do this.

12-01-2007, 08:44 AM	#454
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yeah, gameplay is finally fun. I play FOF for realistic stats, so this will just feed my graphical crave.

12-01-2007, 01:15 PM	#456
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Had a total of 4 INT's in my last game, 3 by me and 1 by the Seahawks. I pressured Hasselbeck all game though and I'd have to say the game feels fresh with the patch - although I didn't play it much before. With the latest roster update, I'm ready to start a season... finally!

02-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#460
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Well, I have run into an odd problem while playing Madden. I'm in 2010 with my franchise, and I can't seem to play the 49ers. They were on my regular season schedule and the game would freeze during the loading phase prior to playing the actualy game (i just simmed passed the game because i was getting pissed). Now i'm matched against them in the NFC championship game and I encounter the same problem. Anyone ever heard of this before?

02-20-2008, 02:43 PM	#464
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I've reverted to playing Madden 2006 and NCAA 2006 for the PS2 on my PS3. Kinda sad, but it seems like the best option at this point.

04-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#467
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	So thanks to a $50 gift card from work, I now have this and have brought over my QB from NCAA 08 to superstar mode. I'm now the starting QB for the Jets. Of course, documentation and tutorials on this mode are non-existant, so: Is there any reason at all to play practice or training camp aside from brushing up my personal skills? Influence, anything like that? So far that all seems a complete waste of time. And despite the DB reaction stuff they talk about above, it didn't take long for me to get sick of throwing to receivers who had their DB beat by a step, only to have the DB speed burst in front of him. I'll try using the precision passing stuff to lead my WR more, but this is ticking me off to no end. Combined with how much lead the game likes to put on throws (I'm convinced the ball moves in slow motion) making it impossible to hit guys in the open spot of a zone, playing QB is pretty frustrating. But I'll give it a bit. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

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