Madden NFL 17 Defensive Gaps, Alignment, Assignment, Technique, Blocking & Much More

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by SportsGamer94

My favorite part was when the guy talked about people who control the safety will be in big trouble this year because they will no longer be able to cover the entire field with one safety. I gotta see that to believe it! Because that's one of the oldest legacy issues in Madden, hopefully the same goes for people who play linebacker.

This. It really takes away from the game when guys are able to roam the whole field with a safety. It's even worse when that safety isn't even good IRL. Earl Thomas is a center fielder, I'm fine when he does it, but when people do it with Chris conte it's a problem

[OhMrHanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

If I'm understanding correctly, then that means stuff like this should be fixed now? If so that's definitely a good thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkWykzClOxE

Silly, madden. Trix r for kids! Lol. Yeah, those are the tough ones to deal with 4 sure.

[ggsimmonds]

Great stuff but the thing I wanted the most (Sam/Will backers) did not make the cut. That sounds about right.

I like playing a 4-3 under so those positions matter a great deal in my defense.

My expectation for CFM is that there will be a lot of awesome additions, but the thing I want the most (custom draft classes) will likewise not make it in.

[sebennayx]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

Great stuff but the thing I wanted the most (Sam/Will backers) did not make the cut. That sounds about right. I like playing a 4-3 under so those positions matter a great deal in my defense. My expectation for CFM is that there will be a lot of awesome additions, but the thing I want the most (custom draft classes) will likewise not make it in.

I get the distinct impression they would have to effectively rewrite the entire code not only behind the positions themselves, but also the play design, team and position scheme breakdowns, potentially even player traits given new positions, etc. It seems this would be no small feat.

All are needed at some point anyway to take the game to the next level, so given the direction they're going that may end up being a focus for 18...fingers crossed!

[Big FN Deal]

Quote: Originally Posted by SportsGamer94

My favorite part was when the guy talked about people who control the safety will be in big trouble this year because they will no longer be able to cover the entire field with one safety. I gotta see that to believe it! Because that's one of the oldest legacy issues in Madden, hopefully the same goes for people who play linebacker.

I listened to the show recently and he didn't go into specifics about why it's different in M17 though. I get that defenders now have assignments, so I'd imagine that will effect this "tactic" which is a good thing, yet I always felt this tactic was a result of lack of realistic movement. So I wonder were they just talking about this tactic will now rattle your defense's assignments or were they also referring to just covering that much ground being harder or not possible anymore.

Maybe people could tweet them about elaborating on this because this has been a legacy issue.

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

I listened to the show recently and he didn't go into specifics about why it's different in M17 though. I get that defenders now have assignments, so I'd imagine that will effect this "tactic" which is a good thing, yet I always felt this tactic was a result of lack of realistic movement. So I wonder were they just talking about this tactic will now rattle your defense's assignments or were they also referring to just covering that much ground being harder or not possible anymore. Maybe people could tweet them about elaborating on this because this has been a legacy issue.

The bold has always been my thought as well. The only reason it's been possible is the ability to run full speed all over without ever having to slow down. I'd like it to suggest that True Step has made it to all 22 players or at the very least the players you're controlling but I'm starting to feel like that may still be a long way out.

[Clayton P. Cucchinao]

I just came here to wake you all up. Every year i come on theses forums and see people getting hyped for madden. Its like a hot chick with a dude wrapped around her finger. its gross. wake up. it's the same thing EVERY SINGLE YEAR.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by sebennayx

I get the distinct impression they would have to effectively rewrite the entire code not only behind the positions themselves, but also the play design, team and position scheme breakdowns, potentially even player traits given new positions, etc. It seems this would be no small feat. All are needed at some point anyway to take the game to the next level, so given the direction they're going that may end up being a focus for 18...fingers crossed!

They would not have to rewrite most of the code. It is not drastically different from telling the nickel corner to line up on the correct side or telling the strong safety that has flat assignment in a cover 3 to line up on the correct side.