Madden NFL 10 Patch #2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3)

[LionsFanNJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by NFLFanSince1979

After reading everyones impressions on patch #2, it's good to know that I made the right choice to trade my Madden in for MW2.

Thats odd. I can still play both games. WOW its a revelation. Plus stat freaks were up in arms early in this thread. Playing the game is almost a new experience with the defensive tweaks.

To each his own.

[Pared]

Enough. Back on topic, please.

[countryboy]

Just a quick heads-up as I know people were asking earlier, but I have yet to see the cpu punt when inside my end of the field when its not necessary. The Chiefs attempted 2 field goals of 50+ yards last night and one from 47 I believe it was.

The only time they punted was when they were at my 41 yard line which I can understand. Still wish they would use the coffin corner punt though instead of kicking it right down the middle of the field.

[PatriotMissile]

I just uninstalled patch 2. I'm not seeing a big enough difference to justify the stats being so out of whack. Honestly the only difference I've noticed is the game speed being faster and perhaps smoother.
The game I just played I had no sacks and the 4 times I got to the QB it was lame duck throws.
Flats are just as wide open as ever.
I can't say for sure if the pursuit angles are any better either. The CPU picked me off and as the player was running it back my player who was running right at him decide to turn away at the last second allowing the runner to go right past him lol


I believe when people post and say they see improvements, but at the same time part of me feels its all in your heads and your seeing what you want to see. I'm sure not seeing it.

And yes, I installed the patch properly. I simmed some seasons to observe that crazy stats for myself.

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by PatriotMissile

I believe when people post and say they see improvements, but at the same time part of me feels its all in your heads and your seeing what you want to see. I'm sure not seeing it.

It's not in my head.

My CPU controlled LE got 3 sacks - no lame duck throws.

CPU controlled Tommie Harris had 4 sacks in a game - no lame duck throws. (these were different games - I didn't have 7 sacks by 2 people in the same game, heh)

I can show you box score stats to prove it.

Pre-patch 2, I would see a lot of would be sacks disappear because of duck throws. It would also deflate their completion percentage. Now any comp. percentage deflation is from bad throws or defended passes.

Heck, when I try to throw when I get hit, I don't get lame duck throws nearly as much. It looks more like a "tuck" and the QB tacks the sack. Before, I would be cringing watching the ball go up in the air and probably caught by the DL right there.


I don't pretend to know why you're not seeing it, but I'm seeing a big difference in both the AI play (it doesn't attack the flats all day and when it does if I call a flat zone, it's not wide open), and the overall defensive nature of the game.

[PatriotMissile]

I'll give it another try I guess. I'll see how it goes.
My team is a cupcake team so they suck. Maybe thats affecting things.

[SkinsBoYee]

I don't know if other's have seen this, but one reason for the improved defense is that I have seen CPU DL and LB go thru the line's now untouched, unabated to the QB. This has hurried me up vastly and caused me havoc. I like it. But I see it much more on long passing down. I have CPU pass rush jacked all the way up as well...as I have not changed it since pre-patch #2. I think this is a major reason for the up'ed Defensive play of the CPU. Anyone else notice this?

[sportskid84]

I wish people would talk more about gameplay than stats,I could care less about stats.