Madden NFL 10 Blog: Adaptive AI

[malvinthra]

While this is a step in the right direction, I question whether Ian's post actually addresses the problem he puts forth. Namely, preventing the ongoing effectiveness of "money"/"exploit" plays. My concern is that someone almost always finds a "money"/"exploit" play that is effective no matter what defense is called. In other words, even if the AI adjusts properly to the play or route that is repeatedly being used, it still won't be able to prevent the certain play or route that the user is exploiting (e.g. the rocket catch in Madden, or the NHL 09 "drag shot"). The reason why these "exploits" can be so frustrating is because nothing outside of maybe (when possible) manually moving players to counter the "exploit" can be done. Hopefully this will lead to each game feeling different or varied instead of scripted, kind of like in the Show, NFL 2k5, WE 9 etc. Just my 2 cents.

[youALREADYknow]

Ian, kudos to you and your team.



This is the kind of progress that will put Madden and NCAA in the elite category that they belong in. I guarantee this will increase long-term playability.

[STLRams]

I agree, Ian so far you have really impressed me with what your doing. With all of the great features and you true to make the game more SIM I am excited. If you guys end up announing or showing a NFL2K5 like presentation with halftime show and end of game show, my mouth will hang open from shock and excitment. Keep up the good work.

[SageInfinite]

Great News.

[Lava]

Quote: Originally Posted by Segagendude

Please tell me that was an 09 screenshot! Look at the top scroll: "End of game"(So why are they kicking off!!??) Score: 100-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calm down, it's one of the Sprint Replays that are at the end of the game. Notice the logo/back button on the bottom right?

[Steeler99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pnutt6

I wonder if the Adaptive AI will carry over from game to game in franchise. For example, if I always start the game off running 10 times in a row, will the defense be ready for that at the start of the game?

I'm guessing the answer is no, but I agree having the AI adaptions carry over from game to game would be an excellent idea!

[jeetaa6]

Great stuff, Ian!! Any chance there will be a Slider for us to use for Adaptive AI?

Less Adaptive___________________________Very Adaptive


There are just times when I want to beat the absolute %#&* out of the CPU opponent.

[shotgun styles]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeetaa6

Great stuff, Ian!! Any chance there will be a Slider for us to use for Adaptive AI? Less Adaptive___________________________Very Adaptive There are just times when I want to beat the absolute %#&* out of the CPU opponent.

From what I read, it seems it will be attached to the difficulty setting.

Rookie: Least adaptive.

All Madden: Most adaptive.