Madden NFL 12 - Switch Teams in Offseason, Scouting Reworked, Free Agent Bidding Wars

[Philliezfinest]

I'm so excited bout being able to switch teams again I really missed dat feature

[goravens2052]

Quote: Originally Posted by SmashMan

Then players who were potentially traded as part of a package would have to be returned to their original teams too. Starting off with accurate draft picks would be the way to go, in my opinion.

This. I think there needs to be a way to see Draft Picks in Player Management outside of Franchise Mode where you can edit the picks, and move them even before you go into Franchise Mode.

With EA doing everything they can to replicate what we see on Sunday, I don't see the problem in making sure the Picks are accurate as I think that will help Franchise Mode as well.

I can understand his frustration though but at the same time if a team trades their 1st Round Pick I think Madden should reflect that. I know I was trying my best when I controlled at 32 teams to make sure teams had correct picks, and I'll be doing the same thing again in Madden 12.

Also we should be able to carry as many as 15 picks total not just 10.

[TLF]

Quote: Originally Posted by goravens2052

This. I think there needs to be a way to see Draft Picks in Player Management outside of Franchise Mode where you can edit the picks, and move them even before you go into Franchise Mode. With EA doing everything they can to replicate what we see on Sunday, I don't see the problem in making sure the Picks are accurate as I think that will help Franchise Mode as well. I can understand his frustration though but at the same time if a team trades their 1st Round Pick I think Madden should reflect that. I know I was trying my best when I controlled at 32 teams to make sure teams had correct picks, and I'll be doing the same thing again in Madden 12.

i agree i do NOT mind at ALL if you can edit the Picks just like u can edit the Roster by trading Peyton Manning for a 3rd stringer , u could Trade all the 1st round picks to your team before you start your Franchise for all i care , but dont make it a Focal Point imo

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by PGaither84

You just want your Richard Seymore cake and eat it too. I want authentic draft picks. If you want to really rebuild your team [Raiders] just pretend Al Davis died and moving forward you team can now make less bad decisions. This would only alter one or two offseasons... out of 30 years fo franchise. Even if you played only 10 or so, it would be more realistic, and as a result more rewarding than the way it is now

Exactly. It should be Authentic. if your team in real life wanted to trade picks it should be reflected in Madden. After one or two seasons your back to your original picks.

[goravens2052]

Quote: Originally Posted by TLF

i agree i do NOT mind at ALL if you can edit the Picks just like u can edit the Roster by trading Peyton Manning for a 3rd stringer , u could Trade all the 1st round picks to your team before you start your Franchise for all i care , but dont make it a Focal Point imo

Yes, Ok now I see your point and understand it. What they should do is expand it to where each team can have 15 picks max(instead of the 10 picks total we have now) and in Player Management there will be a section for Draft Picks(whether it's 1 or 2 Years of Draft Picks) and it starts off with all original 7 or 14 (I.E 2012 and 2013 Picks available) picks for all 32 teams and from there if the OFFLINE user wants to move them to make things accurate go on ahead.

I'm glad they are bringing back switching teams, now the only thing I ask for is to be able to play other games and not just the team your controlling. I'm not talking about controlling all 32 teams, I'm just asking for the ability to play other games along with the team we chose like we had the option to do in the PS2 days, that way we could create our own parity if we wanted too.

[Dbrentonbuck]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tengo Juego

Still really hoping to hear about position battles, and some kind of training camp/OTA's or something that helps with cut days. I don't want to just be simming through each cut day making my choices based on ratings.

My guess is that they don't force you to make cuts until sometime in pre season and they are going to let us use those games to decide who to cut. I doubt there is going to be OTAs. I could be wrong, but this would seem to be the best way to do it if they haven't added any new functionality for it. I guess we will all find out tomorrow.

[jmurphy31]

Quote: Originally Posted by goravens2052

Yes, Ok now I see your point and understand it. What they should do is expand it to where each team can have 15 picks max(instead of the 10 picks total we have now) and in Player Management there will be a section for Draft Picks(whether it's 1 or 2 Years of Draft Picks) and it starts off with all original 7 or 14 (I.E 2012 and 2013 Picks available) picks for all 32 teams and from there if the OFFLINE user wants to move them to make things accurate go on ahead. I'm glad they are bringing back switching teams, now the only thing I ask for is to be able to play other games and not just the team your controlling. I'm not talking about controlling all 32 teams, I'm just asking for the ability to play other games along with the team we chose like we had the option to do in the PS2 days, that way we could create our own parity if we wanted too.

You can still do this. Just go to League Schedule and select tehgame you want to play.

[Tengo Juego]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dbrentonbuck

My guess is that they don't force you to make cuts until sometime in pre season and they are going to let us use those games to decide who to cut. I doubt there is going to be OTAs. I could be wrong, but this would seem to be the best way to do it if they haven't added any new functionality for it. I guess we will all find out tomorrow.

Completely forgot about Pre-Season. Derp. Still want training camp, though.