Madden NFL 12 Blog - Franchise Mode in Madden 12

[2krunk4u]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Eh, a few have said it before you, so, your not the lone DD. I never liked create-a-stadium, set hot dog prices, build-a-fan/ring, etc...... For better or worse, FM is back and back with a vengeance. Doesn't bother me a bit some of this stuff was in lg 2005.

I'm not meaning to bash. Sorry if it comes off that way, but people here are ecstatic over features that should have never been dumped in the first place. I find that a bit odd.

BUT

At least it seems like Franchise Mode is back in action. I was a heavy FM player until it started going downhill. Now it looks like it's back to the way we love it and possibly more with the dynamic player ratings and such. Most of my playing time is spent through online matches these days, but that's because of the lack of franchise mode the past 3-5 years. It's good to have it back, but I'm not impressed because these are features that we have already seen.

I was expecting something major.

[2krunk4u]

btw

I LOVED BUILD A FAN lol. seriously. Thought it was a nice little presentation touch.

[JaySmooov]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2krunk4u

I'm not meaning to bash. Sorry if it comes off that way, but people here are ecstatic over features that should have never been dumped in the first place. I find that a bit odd. BUT At least it seems like Franchise Mode is back in action. I was a heavy FM player until it started going downhill. Now it looks like it's back to the way we love it and possibly more with the dynamic player ratings and such. Most of my playing time is spent through online matches these days, but that's because of the lack of franchise mode the past 3-5 years. It's good to have it back, but I'm not impressed because these are features that we have already seen. I was expecting something major.

Considering the state Franchise was in last year, and has ALWAYS been in, to most of us who have been playing the game 10+ years , this IS considered major. Madden may finally fulfill it's potential, point-blank, just on the collective potential immersion and depth in franchise alone. That's major in itself.

[2krunk4u]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaySmooov

Considering the state Franchise was in last year, and has ALWAYS been in, to most of us who have been playing the game 10+ years , this IS considered major. Madden may finally fulfill it's potential, point-blank, just on the collective potential immersion and depth in franchise alone. That's major in itself.

Trust me, I cant even remember the last time I even touched franchise mode. I think the last FM I really got into was 2005 or 2006; whichever one had the radio show that would play and update accordingly to how the season was going. Now that was a nice touch, especially when I was making roster adjustments and scouting my upcoming opponent.

That's the franchise mode I remember that took countless hours away from my life. That's when franchise mode was fun. It seems like EA is headed back in that direction, and that they want to head back in that direction. I give them props for that.

[JaySmooov]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2krunk4u

Trust me, I cant even remember the last time I even touched franchise mode. I think the last FM I really got into was 2005 or 2006; whichever one had the radio show that would play and update accordingly to how the season was going. Now that was a nice touch, especially when I was making roster adjustments and scouting my upcoming opponent. That's the franchise mode I remember that took countless hours away from my life. That's when franchise mode was fun. It seems like EA is headed back in that direction, and that they want to head back in that direction. I give them props for that.

Yeah it was 05, and it was crazy fun haha. I loved Tony Bruno and that music that would come on. I mean, they even had players call in for interviews if they won an award, or their team made the playoffs, and other stuff!

Just note that was the last-gen days. They had to scrap everything "extra" basically for the next-gen Madden 06 because of lack of memory, and what did get in was watered down. Basically, Madden has been recovering for about 3 years - up until about 09. After that, mediocrity got unacceptable. But they did make strides consistently. Don't believe me? Check every review for next-gen for Madden, from Madden 06, up until Madden 11.

[acreyman]

goin out on a limb here.......but I don't think I have been this excited to buy a game since 2k5. SERIOUSLY! I switched from a ps2 to the xbox just for that game. This game is giving me that same feeling. I just hope everything works correctly.

[GoodImmigrant]

Has anyone clarified the improvements to the coaches? In other words, what's new about the coaches?

[Hova57]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoodImmigrant

Has anyone clarified the improvements to the coaches? In other words, what's new about the coaches?

they have strengths and weaknesses that affect the team. I think there's more to it.