Madden NFL 10 Video: Pro-TAK Animation System

[backbreaker]

I know Ian says its in tunning the tackling side of pro tak. Now look at the Brandon Jacobs gif the first tackle engages and just grab from the side and holds on and BJ comes to a complete stop. This is what I'm talking about and its clearly visible in the gif.

[NYyankz225]

Few things I noticed:

Players lowering their head for impact. Every single shot shows this. These are the "transition" animations I was talking about so that the jump from running to interaction isn't so jarring.

Camera flashes in the audience only happen on TDs / big events. Look at the Jacobs TD gif that was just posted. You'll see the crowd before the TD and there are no flashes. When he scores and spikes the ball you'll see camera flashes. This means that they must have built some more audience logic to react at the proper times. Hopefully this includes the sounds so that the crowd is more aware of the game situation.

Pro Tak animations are smooth as butter. I'm not sure if Valdarez would agree but these animations look very realistic imo.

Player momentum seems to be drastically improved. Still definitely could be better, but Ian said this is an area he'll be working closely on with the remaining time he has. Movements seem deliberate and "physics based".

[NYyankz225]

Quote: Originally Posted by backbreaker

I know Ian says its in tunning the tackling side of pro tak. Now look at the Brandon Jacobs gif the first tackle engages and just grab from the side and holds on and BJ comes to a complete stop. This is what I'm talking about and its clearly visible in the gif.

Ian has said the acceleration has not been factored into Pro Tak yet. Meaning the speed of players before the interaction (ie RB running full speed) does not factor into the contact with the defender. We'll see how that's fixed.

[djordan]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYyankz225

Few things I noticed: Players lowering their head for impact. Every single shot shows this. These are the "transition" animations I was talking about so that the jump from running to interaction isn't so jarring. Camera flashes in the audience only happen on TDs / big events. Look at the Jacobs TD gif that was just posted. You'll see the crowd before the TD and there are no flashes. When he scores and spikes the ball you'll see camera flashes. This means that they must have built some more audience logic to react at the proper times. Hopefully this includes the sounds so that the crowd is more aware of the game situation. Pro Tak animations are smooth as butter. I'm not sure if Valdarez would agree but these animations look very realistic imo. Player momentum seems to be drastically improved. Still definitely could be better, but Ian said this is an area he'll be working closely on with the remaining time he has. Movements seem deliberate and "physics based".

holy ish..you are right....I hope they tuned the camera flashes like you said.

[TheWatcher]

Skin tones needs some tweaking. I don't ever recall Maurice Jones-Drew being that light. I've caught some other guys not as dark as they should be, too.

[sozo]

If you take a closer look at those pro-tak gifs in which the RB is brought down you can definitely see the same animations used in each gang tackle. The guys that attach on to the back of each pile fall the same way every time and the guys who attach to the front do the same also. Just take a look and you will see the repeated animations. It also happens with some of the players who attach to the side of the pile.

[noplace]

I just hope this pro tak isnt over done. I dont want to see it every single running play or do I want to see a tug of war pile pushing contest. Knowing EA you will see some kind of glitch were your can pushed & pull for 20-30 yrds down the field. lol

Hopefully its not overdone & only applies to the larger more powerful runners. Not scat backs, wr's & QB's.

[SageInfinite]

Awesome badges BS.