Madden NFL 13 Screenshot - Ronnie Lott

[juggalotusx]

Quote: Originally Posted by Senator Palmer

Last year, they made a point of thumping their chests for getting green dots on the helmets, even acknowledging that most people wouldn't notice it, but saying they took the time to do it anyway because that's the standard that they want to hold themselves to -- 100% authenticity was what they said in the blogs. That was the goal. So, if 100% authenticity is what they are shooting for then why wouldn't an inaccurate facemask on one of the greatest players of all-time matter?

Ok, if they are saying 100 percent accuracy then yes it needs to be done. It always would make me mad when they would not update the player portraits when going threw the rosters and seeing V.Davis still with dreads. I also think player faces should be spot on example Ryan fitzpatrick and the beard. I think Ronnie lott looks great with or without the the right facemask,big pads and missing pinky. IMO he was the toughest Saftey of all time and Im glad he is in the game...

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

I'm surprised with all the talk about how the facemask is wrong, nobody has mentioned how the sleeve stripes are wrong.

I never pay that much attention to stuff like that ... so what's wrong with the sleeves stripes? Other than maybe being a little thin. (numbers aren't on sleeve either also...)

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

I never pay that much attention to stuff like that ... so what's wrong with the sleeves stripes? Other than maybe being a little thin. (numbers aren't on sleeve either also...)

In the screenshot he's wearing a current 49er jersey, not a throwback. Their current jersey's sleeve stripes are truncated and don't go all the way around the sleeve except for the top one.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

In the screenshot he's wearing a current 49er jersey, not a throwback. Their current jersey's sleeve stripes are truncated and don't go all the way around the sleeve except for the top one.

Aaaahhh...
I'd never notice that. Glad we have people who look that much into the details but until I get a new passing system and real ratings that matter I'll yell about that
Good eye!

[fsufan4423]

Quote: Originally Posted by Senator Palmer

Last year, they made a point of thumping their chests for getting green dots on the helmets, even acknowledging that most people wouldn't notice it, but saying they took the time to do it anyway because that's the standard that they want to hold themselves to -- 100% authenticity was what they said in the blogs. That was the goal. So, if 100% authenticity is what they are shooting for then why wouldn't an inaccurate facemask on one of the greatest players of all-time matter?

I agree! But are we bashing it just because we can, or....are we really mad because we want it, need it, can't play Madden without this facemask in the game, or sock length...ect.?

Not you....just in general

[Senator Palmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by fsufan4423

I agree! But are we bashing it just because we can

I can't speak for the rest of my O.S. brethren, but genrally, by and large, when I see threads like these, I don't get the sense that anyone is harping on these issues because they can. You'll always see agendas start to show, but by and large the people who take the time to articulate what's wrong stay on subject.

As to the second part of your question:

Quote:

are we really mad because we want it, need it, can't play Madden without this facemask in the game, or sock length...ect.?

I don't think that's what's going on, either. To me, it's all about the standards that you set for yourself and your work. Madden is supposed to exemplify the highest of those, so it's about holding them accountable. When you are a craftsman, everything you do is about attention to detail, you love the details, you take pride in details. And the work that you put out for public consumption is very much a reflection on you and how you approach your job. There's a pride that you get from putting in the work and knowing that every inch of what you created is on point, that you didn't skimp or cut corners -- that when someone puts the disc in their system that they got the best you had to offer.

Conversely, if I buy a product with my hard earned money -- say a jersey for arguments sake -- and everything looks good; the colors pop, material has that new sheen to it, the fit is perfect, but then I get in close and there's loose stitching on the underarms, or an odd hanging thread at the bottom -- I'm taking that damn thing back and getting a refund, because I'm not paying for someone's sloppy work, and that's exactly what a lack of attention to detail says: it indicates someone who didn't care what they were creating, and I can promise you that's the last thing EA wants to represent.

That's why a facemask or a stripe on the sleeve is important. None of it breaks the game, but when those little things are blatantly wrong, it tells me how far you did or didn't go in building this product.

[KANE699]

Quote: Originally Posted by fsufan4423

I agree! But are we bashing it just because we can, or....are we really mad because we want it, need it, can't play Madden without this facemask in the game, or sock length...ect.? Not you....just in general

The facemask is in the game it just hasn't been properly assigned to Lott.

[PGaither84]

EDIT: Well it looks like people already beat me too it, but here is my original post -

If this were a classic 1980'suniform, the stripes/sleeves would be correct, but this is the new Nike Uniform and the stripes are angled.

http://www.nflshop.com/family/index*...goryId=2237423



That is NOT a pro-cut jersey. It is a personalized "long sleeve." Look at the striping. That is how it would really look.

The stripes on the Pats are still wrong too. The white stripe is massive. It should be thin like the red stripes. The 1980's style had wide Red AND White stripes.