Madden NFL 17 EA Play Conference Reactions (Roundtable)

[brandon27]

Quote: Originally Posted by Palm Bay Pro

I think they should have just called "Play the Moments" an upgrade to the previous "Madden Moments" game feature. This will not enhance my franchise experience at all. And I am baffled as to this was one of the "Franchise" mode improvements

Yeah, It's a huge addition for Franchise mode really. I think you're just failing to see that because you're only looking at how it affects you, not the game and the mode itself. It's obvious you wont ever use it, but I can guarantee you that there are people that will. I will be one of them. I always run two franchises... My one with my Miami team I'll likely not use it. My second one I always take a team to relocate, rebuild and play from there. I simply don't have the time to play that many games, and consume that much time. That second franchise to me, is more for the team building aspect of it. So yeah, I used supersim a lot on that. I'd play some on offense, and skip defense, if it was a blowout, sim a lot of it. It's going to make the mode more accessible for many people. Especially given how it appears the game planning feature requires you to play those time consuming, boring drills. So, it definitely adds to the franchise mode experience for many players, especially offline players.

[bucky60]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBleedingRed21

Last post as you aren't understanding the feature at all. Just throwing a blind eye as most do when they don't get their way on something. There are other people that play the game besides you. The developers aim to please all groups of players, not just those who want to play every down in every game. It's really not that complicated to understand. Again, I'm moving on, hope you do the same. Not trying to sound hateful but it gets tiring seeing people bash features that do please to other groups (in this case: people with limited time wanting to get more seasons in)

Quote: Originally Posted by brandon27

Yeah, It's a huge addition for Franchise mode really. I think you're just failing to see that because you're only looking at how it affects you, not the game and the mode itself. It's obvious you wont ever use it, but I can guarantee you that there are people that will. I will be one of them. I always run two franchises... My one with my Miami team I'll likely not use it. My second one I always take a team to relocate, rebuild and play from there. I simply don't have the time to play that many games, and consume that much time. That second franchise to me, is more for the team building aspect of it. So yeah, I used supersim a lot on that. I'd play some on offense, and skip defense, if it was a blowout, sim a lot of it. It's going to make the mode more accessible for many people. Especially given how it appears the game planning feature requires you to play those time consuming, boring drills. So, it definitely adds to the franchise mode experience for many players, especially offline players.

I think it's just a semantic difference between you guys and the way I see it. I won't use it, but functionally I'm glad you guys that want/need to save time now have this option. And here is where the semantic part comes in. I see this as more a game-play feature instead of a franchise feature. In the long run, this is inconsequential, because the functionality is the same whether you view it as franchise or game-play. To me, franchise is off field stuff. What's done outside of actually playing in a season game (preseason, season, playoffs). I consider franchise to be all the CFM stuff outside of those games.

Again, completely unimportant. I just see this "moments" and supersim as more gameplay than franchise. Not saying I'm right, that just how I view it.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by bucky60

I think it's just a semantic difference between you guys and the way I see it. I won't use it, but functionally I'm glad you guys that want/need to save time now have this option. And here is where the semantic part comes in. I see this as more a game-play feature instead of a franchise feature. In the long run, this is inconsequential, because the functionality is the same whether you view it as franchise or game-play. To me, franchise is off field stuff. What's done outside of actually playing in a season game (preseason, season, playoffs). I consider franchise to be all the CFM stuff outside of those games. Again, completely unimportant. I just see this "moments" and supersim as more gameplay than franchise. Not saying I'm right, that just how I view it.

You are not wrong Bucky, and it's not wrong to say it's an option inside of Franchise Mode.

You are correct it's all a matter of semantics.

[NolaTexan]

Honestly, I'm THRILLED with all of these additions. I am however mildly upset that "Superstar" mode once again went to the way side. I mainly play offline CFM and just really wish it was updated or upgraded in some way. If it was and I missed it, I apologize for the rant.

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[eastcoast49ers]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

That's your version, the true version is it's enhanced version of supersim. I can play offense, defense, whatever I choose. It's been said many times this will be a time saver for people with busy lives outside of Madden, ie kids, wife, job, etc.... The game is tailored for different audiences. Options, options and more options.

As a parent of a toddler and someone who works 2 jobs 7 days a week, i am thrilled about the "play the moment" addition.

[Doublex37]

I have a wife, kids who play sports and own my own business and could care less for the play the moment feature but hey if it's something people think they will be excited about.... Carry on. Enjoy. I'm not seeing much in the way of new to get me excited other than not having to scroll three menus to get information I want to compare. I am excited about the FA system being better and I am interested in the actual gameplay.

[NateDogPack12]

Let's also not ignore the obvious fact that Madden is nearing 30 years of age as a franchise. That means the average user base is getting older too. This is a perfect feature for those guys who have big boy jobs, families and social lives but still want to hop on the stick for that childhood passion. Play the Moment is unsurprising considering the aging audience.

[Big FN Deal]

Madden marketing seems to sometimes make simple things, into something very divisive, with their labeling. Take the "moments", it's pretty much an improvement to Supersim and likely if that's how it was presented, "we improved Supersim" with all the same upgrades just no snazzy title and "feature" label, hardcore Franchisers wouldn't resent it as much .

I think what it allows is actually good for those that will utilize it, which is plenty of people outside of just those that want to get through a franchise fast. For example I've read for years about gamers that want a streamlined way to "kneel the clock out" once a game is decided, this could provide that, along with who knows what other uses.

The issue seems to be in taking a niche option like Supersim, improving it and trying to market it to the masses as a major feature in what should be a hardcore NFL mode. Would be similar if they expanded the penalty system and added bobbled snaps, then labeled that as a new feature in Draft Champions with some snazzy name, some of those gamers would likely react the same way. It is what it is though.