Madden NFL 10 Blog: The Importance of an Early Community Day (New Screenshot Included

[g2thecore]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Elaborating will cause me to break it. Sorry.

Understood. Hey I tried.

Hey did you happen to spend anytime with Franchise mode at all? Or was that strictly Adem's area? If so, any tidbits or comments?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Still gotta wait for them to put up the OL vs DL blog, but I can comment that this was one thing I sent heavy feedback on in terms of a pocket. The OLB's were running too far inside and hence even when you sent both from the outside, there was no pocket at all. Unlike the 4 man line defenses where the DE's were getting up the field and forming a pocket although too slow for my taste. So I emphasized the OLB's running the arc and like the DE's in the 4-3, they should be on the same level as the QB when he reaches his final step in his drop, unless they are doing a spin move back inside or something. We'll have to wait to see on this one, but I need it since it is my favorite D.

I'm so glad you got to attend this Community Day.

[KyGamerLT]

Quote: Originally Posted by ch46647

Ok.... I was planning on not asking any questions for the guys who just got to test the game out. People have asked enough questions as is, and it may be starting to wear them out. But what the hell I am going to ask my one question anyway, if none of you guys want to answer thats fine but I will give it a shot. This question is more focused on LBZ since he is a defensive minded player, but if any of you want to chime in thats great. I have always been a defensive Madden player. I play field position football and great defense. I am a Baltimore guy so obviously play as the Ravens. In the last gen Maddens (partiularly 00-05) I could play this way and be very competitive. Since next gen, playing defense has been more of a chore and just hasn't been any fun. (or effective) My one question is, in your opinion, is this the year we can play great defense and field position football, and actually compete against even the best offensive players? A simple Yes or No would be just fine with me Thanks guys!!

From talking to these guys I think Defense will hold up this year, Db play is better they actually play the wr. You can shed blocks better so You will have fun playing with Ray Lewis. The new AI tech should help out so it will be more of a chess match. New route running should help the db's keep up with wr's so champ on steve smith from the Giants won't be a nice matchup for the offense. So by putting somethings together I think you can return to you're style of play and do good.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Actually he's saying overall. But there are a few areas where they kill 2k5 and 2k8. I think even Adem will admit that.

When I said that, I meant individual isolated animations. When it's all put together and in motion and you see animations flow into other animations and interact with other animated elements, Madden is the better looking game even getting beyond nextgen graphics.

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

question for the Elite 8... Are you guys going back at some point to see the results of your feedback or do you have to wait until you get the retail? I understand if this can't be answered.

Ian said we would be kept "in the loop", but I guess we wont know what that means until we hear from him. The reason we're talking now was a pretty good sized email we each got from him spelling out what we could talk about.

Quote: Originally Posted by g2thecore

Understood. Hey I tried. Hey did you happen to spend anytime with Franchise mode at all? Or was that strictly Adem's area? If so, any tidbits or comments?

Everything I can tell you is in the franchise blog. All I can really say is that you can take the blog at face value. Other than that, I can't elaborate without breaking NDA.

[countryboy]

Another quick question for the Elite 8(I haven't read the entire thread so sorry if already asked)...

Without getting into details and given that its an early build of the game.. do you feel like the WR/DB interaction has the potential to make a significant difference in the gameplay vs previous installments?

if it can't be answered I understand.

Thanks in advance

[ch46647]

Thanks KygamerLT I appreciate it!

[KyGamerLT]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Still gotta wait for them to put up the OL vs DL blog, but I can comment that this was one thing I sent heavy feedback on in terms of a pocket. The OLB's were running too far inside and hence even when you sent both from the outside, there was no pocket at all. Unlike the 4 man line defenses where the DE's were getting up the field and forming a pocket although too slow for my taste. So I emphasized the OLB's running the arc and like the DE's in the 4-3, they should be on the same level as the QB when he reaches his final step in his drop, unless they are doing a spin move back inside or something. We'll have to wait to see on this one, but I need it since it is my favorite D.

If I have to fear Harrison and make sure he has a TE where he is I will love this game. It would be nice to see freeney coming around the corner and then hit the Tackle with a pretty spin move man that would be great instead of him getting knocked down every play.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

Ian said we would be kept "in the loop", but I guess we wont know what that means until we hear from him. The reason we're talking now was a pretty good sized email we each got from him spelling out what we could talk about.

thanks adem. I was just curious.