Madden NFL 10 Gameplay Video: Eagles @ Cowboys (IGN)

[Valdarez]

I downloaded the clip and watched it in QuickTime so I could pause/start it. At this point, I think this conversation is moot. The QB is throwing right as the WR is exiting the route, before you can even read the coverage madden style. So they were basically throwing blind in the video clip. Why they chose to throw was the part I did understand, and it's clear there was no why based on the video clip / timing of the throw. This is just marketing material, I was trying to abstract something out of it which the video simply doesn't convey.

[carolina_boi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

I don't recall saying I was mad at the video. To the best of my knowledge the video has never caused me harm. What I have asked, is a pretty simple question, how do you know the WR is open so you can throw to him? The answer so far is 'no safety help' or 'he had him beat', which doesn't answer the question. How do you look at the play and know that he had him beat? To me, the WR looks covered. I never would have thrown that pass, and I don't understand why the QB did in that scenario. Why he read it as an open receiver and a safe passing situation. How much room does there need to be between a WR / DB on a straight line pass like that for the WR to make the catch consistently / safely if the pass is a good one? Based on the pass that was thrown (non fade / pretty fast) that would not work in APF2K8. A good player would switch control of the player, change to the DB, and hit Y to jump or LB to swat the ball down.

ha, my bad about the confusion then. But again.. it just takes time.. as a Madden gamer you have to knw these things and take risks at time. You have to knw whether your QB can make a throw to get it to your reciever (covered or not) and whether your reciever has the ability to make a tough catch . Thats just somthing you have to know as a Madden gamer and thats why you should know the elite from the scrubbs on whatever team your playing with. Just take time and practice bro..

[carolina_boi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tampa Bay

I've never played that game, but I can't imagine that you need your WR to be more open than he was in the madden video. How many steps on the DB do you need before you can complete a pass? In real life, all you need is a step and better position on the ball. It sounds like you want to be 100% certain before you throw the ball that it will be completed.

++++ 1 ! All it takes is 1 STEP !!

[Tampa Bay]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

I downloaded the clip and watched it in QuickTime so I could pause/start it. At this point, I think this conversation is moot. The QB is throwing right as the WR is exiting the route, before you can even read the coverage madden style. So they were basically throwing blind in the video clip. Why they chose to throw was the part I did understand, and it's clear there was no why based on the video clip / timing of the throw. This is just marketing material, I was trying to abstract something out of it which the video simply doesn't convey.

How is that throwing blindly? You always throw as the WR exits his route. That's how QBs play in real life. The ball doesn't come out of Romo's hand until Crayton is well past the defender. Is there something that I'm not seeing?

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

I downloaded the clip and watched it in QuickTime so I could pause/start it. At this point, I think this conversation is moot. The QB is throwing right as the WR is exiting the route, before you can even read the coverage madden style. So they were basically throwing blind in the video clip. Why they chose to throw was the part I did understand, and it's clear there was no why based on the video clip / timing of the throw. This is just marketing material, I was trying to abstract something out of it which the video simply doesn't convey.

I also the the level of difficulty would effect the outcome of the play too.

[blitzkrieger]

What I really like about the new game is the slower game speed.. Playing '09 again and they look like they are on speed... Its so freakishly fast its ugly...

[Valdarez]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

I also the the level of difficulty would effect the outcome of the play too.

Absolutely, and we have no idea what the setting was on for the video.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

Absolutely, and we have no idea what the setting was on for the video.

Exactly. Judging from the past it was probably pro or lower, lol. I really hope the adaptive AI fairs well this year.

Personally I never take away too much from these videos as far as gameplay is concerned. I usually watch them for presentation aspects and animations. Which in the case both have been improved, maybe not to the level I would expect from EA this year, but the game looks alot better. I'll judge the gameplay experience when I get my hands on the game.