Madden NFL 13 CCM Will Not Allow You to Play Other Games on the Schedule, Only Yours

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by RynoAid

I'm on board with you here. This one is tough to swallow. Games like Forza don't ship completely unlocked.. you don't get access to the best cars out of the box...you have to build up to that. Other games have locked content down as part of the RPG elements. I'm not saying it's great but you could see how a team of 99ovr's might break a mode like connected careers.

Thats besides the point. In Forza if I want to access those cars, I can build up to that. In Madden, if I want to edit players or have a 32 team franchise, I cant no matter what I do. If they charged $3 to give allow people to edit players, people would be pissed but many would be happy that they at least have an option.

[Suntan Superman]

Quote: Originally Posted by StrawHat Patriot

It's possible if they don't leave out a bunch of the features that we used to have for so long. Were the old-gen Madden fans happy with everything?

Dear God no.

[pats3912]

Quote: Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Everything is going along the same trajectory here folks. E3 Comes along, new features are announced, along with a Vid. OS goes Crazy "THIS IS THE YEAR OMG!" Slowly, the real news about these "features" leak out, everyone loses their **** "OMG IM CANCELING MY PREORDER LOL!" Game comes out, its the same old Madden that it has been since 07, with a thin film of new paint. Some like it, some don't, buts its generally vied as a mediocre product. Then the Hype for the next year begins "GUYS NEXT YEAR IS THE YEAR OMG!"

i agree to an extend, but I truly still believe it is the year. I say this because they finally had the guts to create something big that will lay the foundation for years to come. This isnt just a usual Madden update that we are used to seeing with "team entrances" or "Extra Point Show". Physics and Connected Careers is a huge overhaul from last years game. Sure their are some things missing that should not have been taken out. I'm personally upset about the editing of equipment, but these features are easy things for EA to put back in the game at some point whether its a patch or Madden 14. These features that everyone is about to jump off a roof over have nothing to do with the build or the core gameplay of the game.

I would rather be complaining over simple things that are easy to put back in a game than things like "physics" and realistic animations and AI interaction which are much more difficult for EA to update on a yearly basis. I'd rather be sitting on this new Madden 13 foundation that actually gives us hope for the future, than sitting on the old madden foundation with very little hope for the future.

[cuttingteeth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cre8

This isn't really surprising at this point. Once they announced that you couldn't edit rosters (at least out of the box) it was rather telling that this game is more of a re-boot than any of the Maddens so far this generation. I am looking at this as the first iteration of Madden games for the next generation of consoles rather than a continuation of what we have seen since Madden 10. Consider the fact that RTF is in this game. Franchise and Superstar Mode are now packaged as one cohesive mode (CCM). Then consider the fact that a lot of the other small stuff (along with was I just mentioned) is something that we would be hoping for in the next consoles' iterations of Madden. Not to mention the fact that this could all be potentially patched if they deem it necessary/cost beneficial. Take your fingers off the panic button for now...

It is indeed very much a reboot/remake, actually. I've dealt with it in music per bands that covered well known songs, I deal quite a bit with films that do as such. Unfortunately I don't get to have any input for games that now wish to do this. I wish I did. The audience immersion is far different and so much more reliant upon being interactive...but I don't think they guessed to what degrees of interaction the audience craves very well. It does promote either that they don't listen, don't read the many sports game forums or just don't care. Sadly, both the music and film world are the same because it all starts with arrogantly thinking that they have a name product that was supported so well before, made bank so well and to reboot won't matter since they know that at the very least, the same audience will purchase the earlier version also available. They know they don't lose much at all. I think it would have to be a few years in a row of subpar sales before they feel forced to give us everything we ask for.

It still doesn't mean I won't just bend over and take it, though. No matter what industry I've worked for, I was a fan of it, first...therefore I went in with a fan mindset and not for fortune and glory. I think we should indeed keep giving them the third degree because in this information age of fast knowledge and viral uprising capability, the fact that they can't get rid of bad media is a solid psychological tool. We may well not affect their wallets, but we can bug them to no end and make them want to say, "okay, already!" Haha.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

That's what it seems like for M13, with gamers that have been buying what I feel has been a subpar product this gen, that hasn't particularly done anything well but now that the game adds RTP and a seemingly immersive CCM, allegedly modeled after HC09, now they want to scream foul. lol

People are screaming over what's missing, and how restrictive it is. They should be screaming foul. I have not heard anyone screaming over what's been added, well except maybe another unrealistic progression system . Not sure how anyone wouldn't understand that.

[KOwusu]

I suppose then Create-A-Player won't be an option? And if CCM's Superstar equivalent hasn't changed much from the last few years, then it'll still remain a disappointment. Without the cheesy yet refreshing off-the-field options from the early superstar modes (Interviews, Movies, Endorsements, Agents, Player PERSONALITY), Superstar Mode has been extremely barebones, dry and empty.

And I guess you can't edit the gear or jersey numbers of your draft picks. It always bugged me in Madden 12 to see the random linebacker running around wearing #2, thanks to the expanded preseason rosters. I can only assume this won't be vanishing anytime soon. And it's cool when you can give that future HOF WR the number of your favorite HOFer, along with new badass cleats or a sweet face mask.

Are position changes gone as well? I know that was in the player edit screen. It was only convenient to switch a slow OLB to MLB or an aging FS to SS. I remember switching an older OT to OG. Notice that these things might actually happen in real life. I'm not even talking about the 78 OLB who becomes a 97 DE.

I honestly can't remember the last sports game I played without fantasy draft as an option.

I wonder if there are ANY Owner Mode aspects remaining. Back in Madden 04ish I LOVED messing with ticket prices. And watching that dwindle down to somewhat useless stadium endorsements hurt.

I'd be surprised to see Create-A-Team or Team Relocation still in the game.

[Dazraz]

I have a new slogan for EA.

If it's in the game, it's in the...sorry folks we run out of time, maybe next year!

[BengalsFan99]

The reason why we can only control 1 team and not make any changes to any player is because the franchise mode (CCM) is totally scripted!!!! Everything in CCM is FIXED, your coach or player that you control is the wildcard if you will; meaning you can only effect things to a certain degree. You will have to earn a bunch of XP for your team or player to fully take a stranglehold on your experience. I will not buy Madden 13 this year, I will be buying NCAA13 instead I liked 12 and the new animations and passing control , and ESPN presentation has won me over. SCREW YOU Josh Looman u just killed my fav aspect of Madden Franchise Mode.