Madden NFL 12 Blog - Franchise Mode in Madden 12

[Smoke316]

Quote: Originally Posted by Block-O

This is what is getting me excited the most. Last year, players would go up automatically regardless of their season stats. This years tuning is much more predictable. Players will go up or down based on their performance and age. One thing to remember is that players are judged against players around their same age when deciding who should progress or not. So, if a rookie running back rushes for 500 yards and that is the best among his peers, he will progress the most in his age group. Most players who are 32+ will decline every year unless they had the best years vs. their peers. If they did, they will typically stay the same or go down slightly. Players in the prime of their careers can go up or down, but they cant go up as much as young players or down as much as old players. And yes, you guessed it. They are also judged only against the players around their age.

to go along with this i hope they have different screens where we could sort through stats and such. maybe have one for "Rookie Class '12" or something. I know you can sort the age of players but that will give you everyone in the league at a certain age. Last Gen pulldown menus for stats and player info would work.

[kc10785]

If 85% of these improvments can't be move over to the online leagues then I find this article pointless for me

[coolguykris]

Quote: Originally Posted by kc10785

If 85% of these improvments can't be move over to the online leagues then I find this article pointless for me

Amen. Preach on.

[Reggie16]

So excited! I think i may actually finish a season this year. now its on to the wait for gameplay....

[btemp]

I'm actually excited again for the only game mode I play! It took 5 years, but I'm happy its here now.

[JaySmooov]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaySmooov

Being a Bears fan, that made me LOL soooo hard haha

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

I have to admit, I had a good laugh about it too. I mean, Cutler a A in potential? Hanie a B?

The potentials I'm ok with. Cutler does have the potential to be a great QB, anyone who knows football knows this, he just has to put it together and the Bears HAVE to build around him. Hanie showed he's a good QB as well. The funniest part was Todd Collins saying, "Just give me a shot. This is my one chance."

[Armor and Sword]

Superbly thrilled. I can see playing this title till next gen no doubt about it.

Welcome back franchise mode.....we missed you dearly!!!

[Smoke316]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

I fully agree. I was hoping for at least a option to hide it. Since draftees names and numbers will be randomized, the people who post spoiler drafts not be the same. To be honest, I did not scout players with low potential and I cut players with D and F potential.

The option to hide it would be great but i think with the randomized names and numbers itll be much harder for my online guys to figure out the draft class. As a Commishoner man did that irk the hell outta me