Madden NFL 09 Updated Impressions: GameSpot

[nxt]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageTheInfinite

Yea and I'm wondering how it works playing against different teams. If I'm going to have the raiders play like the patriots because I scored a high IQ, then there's going to be another new feature I wont use.

Exactly, the way it sounds - the Madden IQ will adjust the CPU IA to the each User by making the game just challenging enough for that User. As the User gets better, the CPU AI will get better. But I don't want all teams to play at the same level. Playing against the Patriots shouldn't feel the same as playing the Falcons.

In fact, I wish the teams in Madden had more of an identity... offensively, defensively, in special teams, etc. For example, teams like Pittsburgh or Tampa should have solid D, while teams like Cleveland or Cincinnati would not. The 49ers should stink it up on offense, while Indy would be explosive on offense. The Jaguars should be able to pile up yards on the ground... and the Ravens should have a solid against the run. I think part of the reason I get bored with Madden is that it feels like all teams play the same, unlike the NCAA series.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by nxt

Exactly, the way it sounds - the Madden IQ will adjust the CPU IA to the each User by making the game just challenging enough for that individual. As the User gets better, the CPU AI will get better. But I don't want all teams to play at the same level. Playing against the Patriots shouldn't feel the same as playing the Falcons. In fact, I wish the teams in Madden had more of an identity... offensively, defensively, in special teams, etc. For example, teams like Pittsburgh or Tampa should have solid D, while teams like Cleveland or Cincinnati would not. The 49ers should stink it up on offense, while Indy would be explosive on offense. The Jaguars should be able to pile up yards on the ground... and the Ravens should have a solid against the run. I think part of the reason I get bored with Madden is that it feels like all teams play the same, unlike the NCAA series.

agreed 100%.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by nxt

Exactly, the way it sounds - the Madden IQ will adjust the CPU IA to the each User by making the game just challenging enough for that User. As the User gets better, the CPU AI will get better. But I don't want all teams to play at the same level. Playing against the Patriots shouldn't feel the same as playing the Falcons. In fact, I wish the teams in Madden had more of an identity... offensively, defensively, in special teams, etc. For example, teams like Pittsburgh or Tampa should have solid D, while teams like Cleveland or Cincinnati would not. The 49ers should stink it up on offense, while Indy would be explosive on offense. The Jaguars should be able to pile up yards on the ground... and the Ravens should have a solid against the run. I think part of the reason I get bored with Madden is that it feels like all teams play the same, unlike the NCAA series.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by nxt

Exactly, the way it sounds - the Madden IQ will adjust the CPU IA to the each User by making the game just challenging enough for that User. As the User gets better, the CPU AI will get better. But I don't want all teams to play at the same level. Playing against the Patriots shouldn't feel the same as playing the Falcons. In fact, I wish the teams in Madden had more of an identity... offensively, defensively, in special teams, etc. For example, teams like Pittsburgh or Tampa should have solid D, while teams like Cleveland or Cincinnati would not. The 49ers should stink it up on offense, while Indy would be explosive on offense. The Jaguars should be able to pile up yards on the ground... and the Ravens should have a solid against the run. I think part of the reason I get bored with Madden is that it feels like all teams play the same, unlike the NCAA series.

I agree, really it all boils down to one simple thing though - how quickly does the AI adapt? I doubt (I hope anyways) it is not going to attempt to adjust the AI based on a short term basis, or the problems you describe above will come true. However if it looks at the long term gameplay of a user it should work well and be an enjoyable new feature.

[K_GUN]

Quote: Originally Posted by nxt

Exactly, the way it sounds - the Madden IQ will adjust the CPU IA to the each User by making the game just challenging enough for that User. As the User gets better, the CPU AI will get better. But I don't want all teams to play at the same level. Playing against the Patriots shouldn't feel the same as playing the Falcons. In fact, I wish the teams in Madden had more of an identity... offensively, defensively, in special teams, etc. For example, teams like Pittsburgh or Tampa should have solid D, while teams like Cleveland or Cincinnati would not. The 49ers should stink it up on offense, while Indy would be explosive on offense. The Jaguars should be able to pile up yards on the ground... and the Ravens should have a solid against the run. I think part of the reason I get bored with Madden is that it feels like all teams play the same, unlike the NCAA series.

curious....IF u choose to 'control' all 32 teams in franchise mode...can u set up each team's game plan to their tendencies?