Madden NFL 13 Title Update #2 Available Now (Updated to Include Full Details)

[Gatorfan89]

If schemes arent saving offline with this patch, which appears to be the case after reading through, then that is just ridiculous.

They managed to fix that issue, as well as the 'team needs' cheat to see rookie ratings, and other things for Online CCM within a day or two of the release of the game. Now, a couple weeks later, we dont have the same exact thing for offline CCM, even after this patch?

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by crpav

I understand your thoughts and agree some. I complained too and I can see how yeah it's a waste of time since what can you do right? However if a patch to fix things true long time Madden fans expect to see takes several months by then the love of football starts to lessen as basketball starts and seasons change. I myself don't care much for editing and fantasy draft rosters but when the computer AI is just plain stupid and makes for a very unrealistic play experience then that is where I draw the line. Not everyone plays online or wants to. I could play and have fun against the CPU playing madden way back on the PS2 days so why can't I/we now?

We are on the same page. I am primarily an offline franchise player who enjoys solo play. In other words good AI is vital to my enjoyment of the game.

But given past history (Madden 10,11,12) the big patch (usually in October) addresses these concerns for the most part. AI has never been perfect....but Madden 12's AI was about the best I have ever played (in Madden football history).

I fully expect it to be tuned on the next patch along with the other gamebreaking bugs in Offline CCM.

But the fact is we have to wait. The game came out 2 weeks ago.....we are the beta testers....we have been this entire generation of consoles.

It sucks. But my point is...don't get worked up...enjoy NCAA 13 or The Show or any other game and just wait till it get's addressed.

What other choices we have?

1) Just do not purchase the game

2) purchase the game and play it...discover bugs...which we do and play around them till they are fixed.


I gotta tell ya. Last gen.....plenty of bugs. We learned how to adapt, make house rules all that stuff. Today we have patches.

So it is a double edged sword. The crutch that we call patches has caused quality control to really get loose. But at the same time at least games can be repaired.

I am pretty sure once the bugs are addressed....most of us will be very happy and playing the crap out of CCM.

[wheelman990]

Quote: Originally Posted by assclown25

so just read review for NHL13 and they added CCM mode without taking out Franchise and editing players. Way to drop the ball Josh and crew, trading in M13 for NHL13. As big of a football fan as i am i cant handle this game without being able to edit or bring my own custom roster into CCM.

The fact other EA games are getting a CCM mode should tell us right there it was likely the suits idea to do this to Madden, not Josh Looman. It shows me that the Madden dev's probably have nothing to say about it, they do as they are told. I feel bad for these guys. Who ever is pulling the strings is making a lot of poor calls over at EA Sports.

[yopis]

Sad people are reporting that physics are toned down. I never cared about players falling after the play ended. If it's basically animations again whats the point?

[KingV2k3]

Online CCM (created coach / Bills) AP / adjusted sliders / PS3 is playing quite nicely for me...

I know the official offline PS3 patch hasn't dropped but online felt a little different today (new online tuner?)...

1) Cards beat me with a TD on a well executed and called 2 minute drill

2) Cards got called with a DPI!!!

3) Fitzgerald got flagged for "Illegal Touching"

4) CPU played well in all phases, just wish their D blitzed less...I racked up a couple somewhat big plays due to that...

The new roster is still a mess though...

McNabb ends up starting for the Vikings, after you advance into the fist week of a test CCM...

Overall, I don't have as many complaints re: gameplay...

Interesting...

[Falconfreak]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gatorfan89

If schemes arent saving offline with this patch, which appears to be the case after reading through, then that is just ridiculous. They managed to fix that issue, as well as the 'team needs' cheat to see rookie ratings, and other things for Online CCM within a day or two of the release of the game. Now, a couple weeks later, we dont have the same exact thing for offline CCM, even after this patch?

I completely agree with this. I have been patiently waiting for this fix for offline and considering how quickly it was fixed for online I assumed it was a definite for this patch. I can not believe this was not fixed for offline franchises today.

[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

Online CCM (created coach / Bills) AP / adjusted sliders / PS3 is playing quite nicely for me... I know the official offline PS3 patch hasn't dropped but online felt a little different today (new online tuner?)... 1) Cards beat me with a TD on a well executed and called 2 minute drill 2) Cards got called with a DPI!!! 3) Fitzgerald got flagged for "Illegal Touching" 4) CPU played well in all phases, just wish their D blitzed less...I racked up a couple somewhat big plays due to that... The new roster is still a mess though... McNabb ends up starting for the Vikings, after you advance into the fist week of a test CCM... Overall, I don't have as many complaints re: gameplay... Interesting...

This one is how I know Online can be "patched" differently from offline.

It's also why I wouldn't be surprised if this patch (or a later one) improves offline play now and CC in that regard. Would make sense to include the fixes they made for online, no?

[Tyrant8RDFL]

Quote: Originally Posted by yopis

Sad people are reporting that physics are toned down. I never cared about players falling after the play ended. If it's basically animations again whats the point?

Its not the same as scripted animations. It is still Real time physics, but not sloppy like the way it was before. It looks way better now.

Guys are exaggerating. IMO its not toned down its tighter and the way it should have been when launched.

The game looks much better on the field now.