Madden NFL 13 Features 12 Authentic Quarterback Cadences

[Senator Palmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbd345

So....when I'm playing as Ryan fitzpatrick I'll hear Drew Brees? They went to nfl films archives, Why not put in all the starting qbs in the league? They already have 14....

I was wondering why not all 32 until I listened to the podcast. They said that some of the cadences from NFL Films weren't clear, some had too much crowd noise mixed in, or the wrong context, etc. And they can't actually use a quarterback calling an actual play/audible because it's proprietary.

And I'm just guessing, but I don't think you'll hear another QB like Bress for Fitz in the game. I'm thinking they'll go generic in the cases of the ones they didn't get.

[Senator Palmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

I think I heard Brady using "go" one game too if I'm not mistaken. Variety would definitely be a good thing.

I think you're right. I'm trying to picture the scenario -- maybe it's when they're in no-huddle -- but I do remember Brady going with the quick "Set, GO!" from time to time.

[Big FN Deal]

On this subject is where some people begin to lose me with their strict authenticity. If EA can get the real cadences for certain QBs, no matter which ones, cool but if they can't, I don't get the big deal, just fake them.

I have read people advocate for voice actors to do all the in-game commentary before, so using voice acted specific QB cadences certainly should be acceptable. I understand there are some people that are so audibly dialed in that they might notice if the cadence terms for their teams QB are off but I don't believe too many people would easily notice QB cadence impersonators.

What I am talking is, listening to the various cadences that each QB in the league does and getting a voice actor(s) to mimic them as best they can. There are people out there that specialize in imitating voices, so I certain they could impersonate the QB cadences that couldn't be extracted from NFL films.

[blklightning]

haha, romo made the list. awesome.

[Reed1417]

it might be Stafford and Cutler like everyone else is guessing or hoping for. Shame i wont get to hear my man Flacco but oh well there's next year hopefully.

[PGaither84]

Quote: Originally Posted by Senator Palmer

I was wondering why not all 32 until I listened to the podcast. They said that some of the cadences from NFL Films weren't clear, some had too much crowd noise mixed in, or the wrong context, etc. And they can't actually use a quarterback calling an actual play/audible because it's proprietary. And I'm just guessing, but I don't think you'll hear another QB like Bress for Fitz in the game. I'm thinking they'll go generic in the cases of the ones they didn't get.

They can't use play calling, which most often is in the huddle. In Madden 08 and 09 they had audibles, but that might be why they were later taken out. Still, the bit about crowd noise or a QB yelling too loud and distorting the sound only goes so far in my opinion. As I said, I can hear other QBs of broad cast that sound good enough for the game... I would assume NFL films has tape as good or better.

I think some of it also comes down to time, but they don't want to say that. I think that while we will have 14 this year, we might get another 10+ next year. Having been on both sides of Madden 11 [inside and what they say publicly] EA doesn't lie to us... but they do bend the truth. Sure, maybe one or two QBs fit the given reason, but they make it sound like this is all they could get. It's kind of like when a a car dealership offers a special deal, and in the fine print it says "One at this cost."

Again, they aren't lying... but I don't think they are telling us the whole truth. With the limited time and resources they have, thy wanted to make sure they at least got the super stars/names [Tebow is a big name] in the game before they work on the rest.

[PGaither84]

Quote: Originally Posted by Senator Palmer

I think you're right. I'm trying to picture the scenario -- maybe it's when they're in no-huddle -- but I do remember Brady going with the quick "Set, GO!" from time to time.

The pats often go on "SET" and once in a great whiel they use that to pull the defense offsides or even get the linebackers to jump and show blitz or coverage as a reaction.

There are few times I have heard Brady say "SET" as if he was going to snap while a TE went in motion then he called out a protection or hot route and snapped it quickly after catching the D with their pants down.

[Moegames]

Quote: Originally Posted by PGaither84

I have a hard time believing that they couldn't get Alex Smith. There are clear cuts of him I can find from broadcast, let alone NFL films.

DLC?, Time Restraints?, Madden 14? ..its one of the three..for sure.