Madden 09 Hands-On Report: Pasta Padre

[dodgerblue]

Question about presentation?

The last second fieldgoal video, is there any excitement on the part of the announcer? It looks like the game just ends there.

Thanks

[pastapadre]

So on to the running game issue, it was just an observation on my part. I'm not even sure if everyone else there felt the same way. Thinking back on it I had one run that went for about a 30 yard TD, that I had nothing to the inside and bounced outside. Other than that though most runs were in the loss to 11 yard range. It just seemed like most of the time it was "tough yards" that were being gained on the ground. It should probably be considered that with limited experience breaking out of animations/tackles that could be a factor as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by dodgerblue

Question about presentation? The last second fieldgoal video, is there any excitement on the part of the announcer? It looks like the game just ends there. Thanks

I don't remember the announcing at that point, but the video was off a replay and not live footage. I believe Russell may have recorded that kick live though.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by pastapadre

So on to the running game issue, it was just an observation on my part. I'm not even sure if everyone else there felt the same way. Thinking back on it I had one run that went for about a 30 yard TD, that I had nothing to the inside and bounced outside. Other than that though most runs were in the loss to 11 yard range. It just seemed like most of the time it was "tough yards" that were being gained on the ground. It should probably be considered that with limited experience breaking out of animations/tackles that could be a factor as well.

Thanks man and keep up the good work.

[bad_philanthropy]

Quote: Originally Posted by pastapadre

So on to the running game issue, it was just an observation on my part. I'm not even sure if everyone else there felt the same way. Thinking back on it I had one run that went for about a 30 yard TD, that I had nothing to the inside and bounced outside. Other than that though most runs were in the loss to 11 yard range. It just seemed like most of the time it was "tough yards" that were being gained on the ground. It should probably be considered that with limited experience breaking out of animations/tackles that could be a factor as well. I don't remember the announcing at that point, but the video was off a replay and not live footage. I believe Russell may have recorded that kick live though.

That sounds like the running game is modeled pretty accurately then. With the exception Peterson seeming to have tons of highlight plays off the running game last year, in the NFL the running game is definitely more about steady production than ripping off several big plays per game. And you said that you didn't have an issue with production so it seems pretty good overall.

Great coverage on your site btw really enjoyed it.

[pastapadre]

So Dan (Moostache) posted a comment on my site letting me know that in our tournament his opponent with the Chargers had TD runs of 57 and 67 yards with LT.

So that goes to show that a small sample size such as just my games and observations from watching others isn't always ideally representative. Along with that I would chalk some of it up to inexperience with player control and breaking out of animations/tackles as well as we may be seeing more impact from player ratings than in the past (which would be a positive).

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mostarac

@SoxFan: Why do you even pay attention to this troll a.k.a yvesdereuter?

lol...I don't know. I normally don't. Plus I normally stick to The Show section of things here as that's my "main" game at the moment...a lot less negativity over there (for obvious reasons I suppose) I haven't really been too interested in Madden in a few years for many of the same reasons others (including yvesdereuter) have been irritated. It's not that I don't agree that this franchise is seriously behind (for "next gen" in particular)...because it is. I'm not one to settle for mediocre, but I'm also a realist. This game needed (needs) serious rework at the core. From what I've seen so far this year, they are at least addressing things many of us have identified. They seem (key word) to have a new focus and actual plan for moving this game in the right direction. This is where I am hopeful. I'm seriously considering this game, but am not sold on it. The last few have been rentals, so we'll see. The irony is all the people who glorify 2K and bash EA (not directed at anyone in particular) seem to forget that 2K is not some fledgling company itself. In fact many people in the baseball gaming community feel 2K destroyed baseball. I guess I just got caught up in the frustration of hearing the same old "company X is the devil" kind of criticism.

Again, as I put in my edit, I normally don't even engage in those kind of debates...don't know why I did...boredom is a powerful drug, I guess

...end rambling

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by pastapadre

So Dan (Moostache) posted a comment on my site letting me know that in our tournament his opponent with the Chargers had TD runs of 57 and 67 yards with LT. So that goes to show that a small sample size such as just my games and observations from watching others isn't always ideally representative. Along with that I would chalk some of it up to inexperience with player control and breaking out of animations/tackles as well as we may be seeing more impact from player ratings than in the past (which would be a positive).

That's good to hear. Hopefully, the new breakaway system makes running have a more rewarding feel once the controls are gotten down. Good job on your coverage. I'm actually somewhat looking forward to trying this one out.

[Ceothachosen1]

Quote: Originally Posted by K_GUN

LT 2007 rushing stats yds 1474 att 315 yds/att.....4.7 rushes OVER 20 yards.....13........once every 24 attempts rushes OVER 40 yards.......2........once every 158 attempts anything else?

exactly thats not a bug its just realism