Madden NFL 11 Blog: Run Blocking Improvements

[oneamongthefence]

All the things that were in last year but didn't make it hopefuLly make it in this year. We could call those gameplay improvements and features.

[hatisback]

Man, almost got excited there until I saw the SUCTION BLOCKING still in.

[Goffs]

i like how the blocking logic is done but the OL/DL interaction still needs a LOT of work...

sooo...will there be PASS blocking logic to? like double teaming a threat during pass plays?

[CreatineKasey]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrnoobie

i like how the blocking logic is done but the OL/DL interaction still needs a LOT of work... sooo...will there be PASS blocking logic to? like double teaming a threat during pass plays?

Good question. It's probably best to assume no until proven otherwise. I think that pass blocking logic is tough to implement. I'm still super glad that they're taking the game in this direction. The depth of this blog was phenomenal.

[noplace]

Quote: Originally Posted by rooney8

In all the vids the linebackers are very slow to react. Probably all just in zone but I would like to see how they block the blitz. Do they still try and double linemen and let some linebackers through? I hope not.

Exactly..Looks good but the only problem I have is that it looks like the LB's dont have there own AI. They are not attacking the LOS but allowing the OL to get to them at the 2nd level. No LB is taught to stand there an allow someone to block them... Better EA but still one sided. Cant dumb down logic on the defensive side of the ball to allow blocking to work correctly.

[Sausage]

If it has not been mentioned, on his twatter account, Ian Cummings said it was on rookie to easily capture the improvements. I am guessing that is why the o-line looked so strong.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by noplace

Exactly..Looks good but the only problem I have is that it looks like the LB's dont have there own AI. They are not attacking the LOS but allowing the OL to get to them at the 2nd level. No LB is taught to stand there an allow someone to block them... Better EA but still one sided. Cant dumb down logic on the defensive side of the ball to allow blocking to work correctly.

As the poster below you said, maybe it was because it was on Rookie level.

[Hova57]

with so much time left i think we will get a defensive blowout. there must be one piece of the gameplay not being said , even the cd guys haven't said anything to anyone who questioned the defense other than they like how the defense reacted. that goes for ncaa and madden for that much.