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

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by Glorious Arc

Were you able to run the ball without having to do some animation to "break tackle" someone. Examples for me would be players like Barry Sanders and Brian Westbrook that often dont even get touched because they move in space but are still highly productive backs. It felt like EVERY single play you had to break a tackle to do anything and in the NFL its not like that. EDIT: I know you may not be able to talk about the specfics but a yes or no would be great.

I had some runs where I was not touched. That's as specific as I can be for now.

[Guillotine 1]

To Dave, Kane, LBZrule, Bezo, AJ, and the rest of the guys who went to community day-




Thank you. Thanks for being a voice for this community, and a critical eye for the (talented group of) Devs at EA. I have read this entire thread twice, to get the best understanding of the information you guys have shared about your experience. In all seriousness, you guys did a great job...I'm certain that M10 will greatly profit from your invaluable input, feedback, and criticism.

Thanks again,
Izzy-

[Glorious Arc]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

I had some runs where I was not touched. That's as specific as I can be for now.

Thank you, thats good enough, Ill just wait till later after yall can talk more openly.

[NFLHITMAN]

The sad thing about being SIM is that if we want real SIM football than there should be very few defenders in Madden with a Wrap up Tackler attribute. In the NFL as we know it today the basic fundamentals are out the window. Instead in this day we have everyone going for the SportsCenter highlight reel hit. That is cool to see but I would rather see basic fundamental wrap up tackles. It blows my mind to see how sloppy the NFL is in tackling in todays game. This is not just because they forgot how but also that they CAN NEVER PRACTICE THIS BECAUSE THE HEAD COACH IS TOO AFRAID OF THERE OFFENSIVE PLAYERS GETTING HURT!!!

I like Lofa but if he goes out and has another lack luster showing in the tackling department he will not be in my HOF!!!!

Sorry for the rant

[Glorious Arc]

Quote: Originally Posted by NFLHITMAN

The sad thing about being SIM is that if we want real SIM football than there should be very few defenders in Madden with a Wrap up Tackler attribute. In the NFL as we know it today the basic fundamentals are out the window. Instead in this day we have everyone going for the SportsCenter highlight reel hit. That is cool to see but I would rather see basic fundamental wrap up tackles. It blows my mind to see how sloppy the NFL is in tackling in todays game. This is not just because they forgot how but also that they CAN NEVER PRACTICE THIS BECAUSE THE HEAD COACH IS TOO AFRAID OF THERE OFFENSIVE PLAYERS GETTING HURT!!! I like Lofa but if he goes out and has another lack luster showing in the tackling department he will not be in my HOF!!!! Sorry for the rant

It was a well placed rant lol. There really is an issue with NFL wrap up tackle in the open field and all that. It just bugs me the most that we dont see the hand tackles/grabs in madden like we see on almost every single play IRL(thats overstating obviously) Im curious if this is fixed in M10 but only time will tell with that currently

[Vikes1]

[quote=NFLHITMAN;2039431718] In the NFL as we know it today the basic fundamentals are out the window. Instead in this day we have everyone going for the SportsCenter highlight reel hit. /quote]

I'm glad you brought this up NFLHITMAN.

This armless body check tackling I constantly see, as you said...even at the pro level, drives me nuts.

I mean...how many times do you see the ball carrier gain huge yardage after some defender attempts this type of tackle? I can't believe they get away with tackling like that.

Makes me wonder what the conversation would be like between coach Vince Lombardi...and one of his defensive players after a tackle attempt like that. I've got a feeling it wouldn't be pretty.

[NFLHITMAN]

[quote=Vikes1;2039432259]

Quote: Originally Posted by NFLHITMAN

In the NFL as we know it today the basic fundamentals are out the window. Instead in this day we have everyone going for the SportsCenter highlight reel hit. /quote] I'm glad you brought this up NFLHITMAN. This armless body check tackling I constantly see, as you said...even at the pro level, drives me nuts. I mean...how many times do you see the ball carrier gain huge yardage after some defender attempts this type of tackle? I can't believe they get away with tackling like that. Makes me wonder what the conversation would be like between coach Vince Lombardi...and one of his defensive players after a tackle attempt like that. I've got a feeling it wouldn't be pretty.

Yea LOL that talk would be classic! Sometimes I think I should go to Seattle and when I see Lofa just hall *** his way and give him a snot bubbler hit and when he asked WTF was that I can tell him that was a tackle Mother****er now start doing it on Sundays!!!!

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by Guillotine 1

To Dave, Kane, LBZrule, Bezo, AJ, and the rest of the guys who went to community day- Thank you. Thanks for being a voice for this community, and a critical eye for the (talented group of) Devs at EA. I have read this entire thread twice, to get the best understanding of the information you guys have shared about your experience. In all seriousness, you guys did a great job...I'm certain that M10 will greatly profit from your invaluable input, feedback, and criticism. Thanks again, Izzy-

The thanks goes to Ian, for his vision and work ethic; Phil, for the wisdom to let Ian run with his vision; to Peter Moore for seeing the brilliance in all of it; to Donny, Michael, Josh, and everyone else working on the game now for being talented as hell.

When it comes down too it, we're just glorified QA, and we all know that. We're happy for the experience, it's an outstanding gesture to the community who live and breath football gaming, but really, we're a tiny drop in the bucket overall. I think this was Dave's basic point when he objected to the "Elite 8" label.

I'm just glad for the legacy. I can look back on this and say "I had a hand, however small, in helping to bring Madden back to greatness". That really means a lot to me. It seems dumb... I'm a 30 year old father and I'm getting this caught up in a video game... but I'm excited. Really and truly excited. And the great thing about it is, I know now that my faith over the past year in Ian has been well placed.

People have called me a kiss up (ironically enough, Dave more than anyone else!), but trust me when I tell you: It's been harder to go against the grain and stick with it (especially after SliderGate) than it would have been to throw up my hands and say "Same ol' EA" along with everyone else.