Madden NFL 10 Patch #1 Available, Post Impressions Here

[Only1LT]

I have given EA/Tiburon grief, which they have deserved, so I will pay them a compliment, when deserved.

There is definitely a noticeable improvement in Blocking since the patch. It isn't perfect still, but a big improvement from the mess it was before. Outside runs actually have blocking now lol. Blockers now do not turn around and block people behind the play and leave you in the lurch anywhere near as much as before, but it does still happen.

One thing though. The blocking is improved, but the way in that it is accomplished is a little weird. It seems like on outside runs, the O-Line gets an unnatural speed burst, a la the receivers speed burst to make a catch, to get the outside positioning. It also seems like the game pretty much just gives the blockers the outside block, even if they are positioned to the inside.

I guess you can't complain too much because it works, but I am a little suspect about its implementation. It is a patch though, and not a new game, so maybe this was the quickest and best way that they could handle it in the short term. From a purely aesthetic standpoint however, it does not look very organic and I hope that they can find a better way to do this on subsequent Madden's, so that the outcome looks more aligned with what precipitates it visually on screen.

The pursuit angles were not fixed though and the breaking tackles, if they were tweaked, it is not apparent. It happens just as much as ever.

As for the broadcast cam, maybe someone can tell me if I am wrong, because I only tried it once in Practice, but is the broadcast cam still vertically oriented? If so, that is very disappointing as a real broadcast has a horizontal field view orientation. Please let me know if I am mistaken and if it is horizontal in an actual game or if there is something else that I need to adjust to get it that way or if it is in fact a standard vertically oriented view that is just pulled back further.

Overall, I am pretty pleased with the patch.

[fjccommish]

Was the patch supposed to address replays being cut off, starting too late, on long TD plays? It's still happening post patch. On long runs or passes the beginning, where most of the avoiding tackles and what not happens, is cut off. The replays start late.

[CYST2000]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

If you're going to say that, then say it about every game made this generation, no matter the genre, because I can't think of a single game sitting in my collection that hasn't been patched.

Thats funny because most of the problems other games suffer from that need patched are cosmetic or an issue with online play. Madden needs Patched every single year. I'm talking Patches for gameplay, graphics, online play, and animations.

Well, I guess your right. We should stop complaining, and thank EA for this great game, or should they be thanking us? We don't get the game fixed until two months after release. How long does it usually take for other companies like Bungie or Bethesda to come out with patches? You know what? I think it is well within our rights ($60.00) to have an issue with this in a time where they have had 5 yrs to get this game going in the right direction.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by fjccommish

Was the patch supposed to address replays being cut off, starting too late, on long TD plays? It's still happening post patch. On long runs or passes the beginning, where most of the avoiding tackles and what not happens, is cut off. The replays start late.

I don't think so. I believe that is to be addressed with the 2nd patch.

[Guigsdaddy]

Also what about auto replays? Have you seen any more on big plays and td's?

[killakavor1]

i enjoy it

[killakavor1]

Madden came out in august and the 1st patch 30 days later....how long for patch 2????

[Jet Sufferer]

I see one of the fixes is for "improved pursuit angles on outside running plays".

No way is this fixed yet, get outside on a running play and I still see the CPU taking horrible angles, I see guys running backwards and straight downfield even though they have an angle.

They are giving me an extra 20-30 yards before they even attempt to use their angle. Even though they're ahead of me and have an angle to tackle me they are running parallel to the running back.

It also seems that sometimes when I get the corner some defenders are ignoring me (and their angle) and running backwards, turning what should have been a 3-4 yard run into an 11-12 yard run.