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

[Dawkins#20]

Can i ask one of the 8 a question ( you probably won't answer)? Can i start my franchise pre draft and go through this aprils draft myself?

[NFLHITMAN]

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.

What!?

That is the biggest statement I have seen anyone on these boards make so far on Madden 10. I hope your not blowing smoke up my arse because 2K5 was great but APF 2K8 animation are seemless and plentiful.

Don't be playing me man

[streamline]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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

yes im curious about this as well.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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

It already has. This is one of the areas that was fairly well tuned, except for a few AI lapses and 2 glitches we found (one of which appears to only occur in franchise mode, the other seems to be fairly fixable).

The one problem I found in the passing game is that slower game speed means passing windows stay open longer. However, so long as the pass rush is balanced, this shouldn't be a problem as you'll only have 3-4 seconds to get rid of the ball anyways.

The matchups are outstandingly well balanced. You don't throw right against the Raiders unless you've got a Larry Fitzgerald over there. Asomugha is just scary over there.

I'd like to see 'em tune it so there's a bit more jostling between defenders and receivers, but they're on the right track on this, definitely.

[TheWatcher]

Quote: Originally Posted by bowdown2shadi

Man, just ignore these fools. How would they know what went on in there? Exactly, they dont. I dont know were all this talk about adem, watcher, lbz, kane, etc not knowing **** about football came from.

It comes from hate.

I mean, before we went out to Orlando we were praised by some of these very same people. Not even a full week later we've all suddenly returned as dummies who know nothing, lol.

Hilarious.

It's just another example of how people can flip like a pancake. Some of these guys should come together, get entrepreneurial and start selling the How-To book to IHOP

[PGaither84]

My general understanding at this point with line interactions is this:

Ian had the entire Line work redone and as a result new or recurring problems have poped up that the CD members would call Ian over and have him address. I am not looking for specific details or anything, I just want to know if I understand this correctly or not.

I am glad there was a community day and am very happy with who was chosen. I am worried however about how many problems were poping up all this time that the dev team wasn't aware of until shown. These guys are human, they do great work, but seriously? At what point do you have to question their ability to ultimately make a true sim game when these fundamentals are still flawed?

This is why I have mixed emotions about CD. I am so glad this issues have been or are being addressed. I am also very upset that there were SO MANY isues to address at this point. Maybe I am being to critical, if so I'm sorry, but this is my perception.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by NFLHITMAN

What!? That is the biggest statement I have seen anyone on these boards make so far on Madden 10. I hope your not blowing smoke up my arse because 2K5 was great but APF 2K8 animation are seemless and plentiful. Don't be playing me man

I'm not, even I had to eat crow on it.

[streamline]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

It already has. This is one of the areas that was fairly well tuned, except for a few AI lapses and 2 glitches we found (one of which appears to only occur in franchise mode, the other seems to be fairly fixable). The one problem I found in the passing game is that slower game speed means passing windows stay open longer. However, so long as the pass rush is balanced, this shouldn't be a problem as you'll only have 3-4 seconds to get rid of the ball anyways. The matchups are outstandingly well balanced. You don't throw right against the Raiders unless you've got a Larry Fitzgerald over there. Asomugha is just scary over there. I'd like to see 'em tune it so there's a bit more jostling between defenders and receivers, but they're on the right track on this, definitely.

idk if you can say this but did asomugha swat everything in his direction or was he just playing such great coverage that it would be impossible to throw it towards him unless you wanted to get picked off? thanks for responding to almost every question too!