The Biggest Madden Patch Ever Arrives Today, New Mode and Various Bug Fixes

[KingV2k3]

My two cents:

1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved

2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved

3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved

4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved

5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs

6) HUM QB slightly more inaccurate, which is a plus


I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"...

Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better...

Nice job, EA!

[nflman2033]

[quote]Fixed an issue where generated rookies were only wearing Revolution Speed helmets./QUOTE]

I am not sure why anyone wanted this fixed. Most players coming in the league now wear this style. You will never see the old standard styles anymore. Look around the ones who do have been in league for years. With all the other issues I just don't know why this was changed. Past few versions of madden I have had to change rookies to use this style. I thought it was great this year.

Oh well. I guess I just don't understand.

[JoshC1977]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

My two cents: 1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved 2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved 3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved 4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved 5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"... Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better... Nice job, EA!

You finally took the plunge huh?

I totally agree on all of your points. Add to those that the QB scrambling issue has been fixed and this is one heck of a patch.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

My two cents: 1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved 2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved 3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved 4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved 5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"... Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better... Nice job, EA!

Agreed, King. The only downside is that this game has completely ruined NCAA 14 for me.

[jfsolo]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

My two cents: 1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved 2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved 3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved 4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved 5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"... Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better... Nice job, EA!

I agree with this post 100%.

[Armor and Sword]

Major major props to Rex and his team. This patch was a huge success on many levels.

The game was already my favorite Madden ever to date. This patch made it even stronger and this is hands down my favorite console football game to date.

Outstanding dedication to giving us a great football game on the console.

Thank you for listening and ignoring the negativity to hear the voices of guys who enjoy Madden and feel the game has made huge strides on the new systems after the dark period on PS3/360.

Madden is going in a great direction and I am excited for 17. But for now 16 will be played till the next release.

Can't wait what the team has in store for even more improvement in offline/online CFM, presentation and even more options for user control so we can shape, customize and get exactly the franchise mode we want.

Options without removal of features is a cornerstone to some other great sports games (MLBTS and NBA 2K) I hope Madden can see that model and build on Madden 16.

Great job.

[BadAssHskr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

debating whether I should restart and create an ONLINE CFM as my SP CFM...

I honestly don't know why more people don't do this. Since NCAA I've only ever strictly done single person OD's/CFM's. I'ts so much more worth it to me to be able to access my franchise away from the console, than any potential benefit you may get from going offline.

I don't want to jinx myself, but through many years of ncaa and now madden, i haven't once had an issue with the online version. In fact, just this year, early on, i was prompted that the EA servers would be down for maintenance XX Date at XX time - XX Date at XX time, if that's what most people fear. granted i haven't seen that message since.

Anyhow, got nothing to lose if you fire up an online, play a game, and you don't like it.

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

My two cents: 1) CPU QB pocket presence / sack avoidance and overall AWR in the passing game improved 2) CPU HB ball carrier vision / AWR / overall run game improved 3) Coverage / AWR in the defensive backfield improved 4) Run / Pass Blocking animations improved 5) Defensive players go for the "Strip Ball" animation more often, which has finally lead to fumbles by HBs I'm using the exact same sliders as I was pre patch and the effect of this patch has been less of an "Attribute Boost" for the CPU than a "AWR Boost"... Game plays even better, more competitively and just plain looks better... Nice job, EA!

Posts like this make me wonder if i ought to head back to AP Default sliders. i'm 4-10 in my franchise, last 2 games should be at least winnable, wonder how the patch will affect what i'm already used to. Good news is, Thursday night = Game night, will be finding out soon.

[RogueHominid]

Did they add signs in the crowd a la MLBTS just now, or have I somehow never noticed them before?

I saw several different signs in the stands, like the D-fence sign and others, and I can't remember those being there before.