Madden NFL 10 Blog: Franchise Mode Improvements

[BSanders]

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One nice addition that we were able to take from Head Coach was how we handle the rookies in the Draft. We now create every rookie by hand, just like you saw in NFL Head Coach ’09. You might even see a few famous rookies make a re-appearance from those drafts.

I don't want this if it's going to shorten the years in Franchise.

[CapnKill]

Quote: Originally Posted by BORN4CORN

Ummm the simple facted they have at least addressed the issue is enough for me right now. Is it possible for anybody to just enjoy the little tidbits we get without being pissed/negative about all of them? Sorry not all the questions you have were answered...last time I checked its still APRIL.

I was questioning your choice of words. You said:

Progression FIXED.

And I was wondering how you reached such a conclusion. Progression ADDRESSED would have been more appropriate.

[fourthreemafia]

Quote: Originally Posted by BORN4CORN

Ummm the simple facted they have at least addressed the issue is enough for me right now. Is it possible for anybody to just enjoy the little tidbits we get without being pissed/negative about all of them? Sorry not all the questions you have were answered...last time I checked its still APRIL.

I have a feeling that even if the franchise blog said "This years franchise mode will cure all major diseases and give you intense orgasms" that alot of people would still find reasons to cry.

Holy he11.

[lightning_78]

Quote: Originally Posted by BSanders

I don't want this if it's going to shorten the years in Franchise.

+1

That's the one thing about HC that kept me from truly enjoying the game. What's the point of drafting that franchise QB with my 1st RD pick during my 8th season if I knew I wouldn't be able to see how is career turns out.

I hope that we still get 30 years for franchise mode, maybe even more in the future.

[youALREADYknow]

Two things I do like:

1. Draft busts and sleepers

Without some variety in the draft, the game becomes stale and scouting loses purpose. Good job here.

2. Progression/Regression

It will be nice to finally see ratings go up/down each year so you haven't really "beat" Franchise Mode once you achieve a 99 OVR team.

Three things I do not like:

1. Pre-determined prospects.

This kills replay value and leads to a lot of "spoilers". I could never really get into Head Coach because of this and don't want that kind of prospect generation in Madden. It is great the first time around, but only the first time. Most of the fun of the NFL Draft is seeing new faces and scouting.

2. NCAA to Madden rating for Throw on Run

Speed + THP = Throw on Run? Really? I'm going to pray that a lot of the throw accuracy and pass pocket problems in this game are overhauled, otherwise this means that any fast QB with a good arm in NCAA will be able to continue the constant old-school Madden Vick rollout to throw on the sidelines. I thought there were better ways to handle that rating, including Agility and Elusiveness.

3. Static Potential rating

I agree with a Potential rating playing a very important factor in player development and progression, but it should not be a static rating from draft day that a player cannot surpass. NFL players can become excellent in the skill aspects of the game with hard work and practice. It would be nice to see the Potential rating go up/down slightly during the player's first few years in the league depending on performance on the field. This isn't a huge negative, but a mild annoyance.

[tyler289]

This is good, pretty much what I expected. Just fixing a lot of the terrible AI that took place goes a long way in franchise mode.

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

It's a start.

[jlech84]

if you took head coaches format from last year and either randomized when each individual player comes out or when each class comes out you could have at the very least 60 years off gameplay and that shouldn't be limiting