Madden NFL 17 Title Update #2 Available Now For Xbox One & PS4 - Details Included

[Gambo187]

I've seen two statements regarding the CPU cutting players...any other observations on this? I've got a CFM saved where this comes into play but I won't be able to load it up for a couple of hours.

[ajra21]

Quote: Originally Posted by StickSkillz

Yea if you are not moving that's wat will happen.

great.

thanks.

[DeuceDouglas]

Just finished my second game and lost 42-28 to the Seahawks. Kind of a weird game where they ended up at 42 because of a missed 2-pt. and five FG's but it was a lot different than the Broncos game I played. Couldn't get much going on offense and was down 21-0 early. Scored a couple late TD's to make it close.

After two games it definitely feels like the game is playing better than pre-patch. I was ready to hang it up yesterday but these two games have been fun. My defense (and defense as a whole) seems to be reacting much better to the pass and run. I'm seeing DB's make plays on routes and the ball that I wasn't seeing before. I think outside CB's are playing the run a bit too strong for my taste but I'm not sure whether it might have more to do with how WR's can't really block or not though. Defense overall just seems better which is nice because it doesn't feel so much like I'm getting screwed rather than getting beat. I gave up 42 points but felt like my defense played fine. Gave up a bunch of points off turnovers and couldn't stop the run which was nice.

Another that I'm noticing that is better but I didn't see in the patch notes was that RB's seem a lot better at staying on their feet and not ragdolling to the ground when they make contact with anything. Pre-patch there were a ton of times where both user and CPU RB's would run into the back of lineman or reached out arms of the DL and just collapse or go into dead mode where they just fall to the ground. In my last too games I've noticed more "grinding" and bouncing off which is really nice.

QB play is still a big issue for me. Russell Wilson had 9 incompletions in the game and five were throwaways. I wouldn't have a problem with them so much if they made sense and happened in better situations. It seems like when the QB is out of the pocket and you'd expect them to throw it away, they hang on to the ball and take sacks. Wilson moved quite a bit, sometimes in a weird way where basically as soon as the ball was snapped he would immediately move to the right, same thing was happening with Simian. Had an absolutely horrible AI play in the 3rd quarter, I'll let it speak for itself:

Stuff like that can't be happening. That was by far the worst from the game. Had another sack-fumble, this time on my end. Same issue with them as the throwaways, if they happened organically or as a result of the arm getting hit then that's fine. But when you get just get hit and as soon as contact is made the ball just falls out of the QB's hands like he lost all strength in his body it's very frustrating to watch. Had a bit of an odd play where the Hawks ran a streak to Baldwin who had a good cushion from my CB Gaines and Baldwin looked like he got a huge speed boost to make the catch for an 89-yard score. He ate up the cushion and then just blew right by Gaines even though Gaines was running deep the whole time, looked really odd. I've fumbled four times in two games now two on big hits, one on a strip, and one on a sack-fumble.

Side note, really enjoying the game without commentary. Going to play another game and continue impressions.

[4thQtrStre5S]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

Just played my first game with the patch and won 35-23 vs. the Broncos. Was a weird game where I was up 35-14 at half and absolutely shredded their D for over 400 yards in the first half. Actually ran the ball really well and had a couple huge runs which was unusual. Got ultra conservative and made a couple bad decisions in the second half and it nearly cost me but my defense made a play late. Still would like to see the CPU be smarter especially when it comes to fourth quarter situations. Denver had the ball 4th & 4 at my 8 with just over eight minutes to go and opted for the 25-yard FG. Not a huge issue but in a game like that I'd have much rather seen them going for it there. Couple more things: The QB definitely seemed more active, kind of in an odd way but I was definitely noticing consitently more movement than I did in games before. Still though, I ended up with 6 sacks and all but one was of the stand for an eternity variety. Of the 10 incompletions Simian threw, five were throw aways but going to have to play more games. Also had a play where Simian went to throw as he got hit and the ball just popped straight up in the air for a fumble. Can't stand those. Am I missing something or does the Man Align adjustment not work at all? There's still issues with the Auto-Flip and 3 receivers to one side where you'll end up with a player in man coverage on a receiver on the other side of the field and when I do the man align adjustment, nobody moves at all. Slight frustration but I really wish I could pick the kick return of my choosing and that fourth downs didn't default to suggestions. Also don't understand why they keep making kicking easier. Has to be online play because offline for me feels absolutely automatic. Wind indicator was correct in the game I played. Don't know if that was fixed or not but it was working properly. Might have to adjust some sliders but this game was a lot more fun than the game I played yesterday. Didn't have any "WTF" moments but I'm going to play another game against the Seahawks now and see how it goes.

I have had issues with "Man Align" not working correctly also; very frustrating. I believe this is a priority fix..

I am also not seeing my team shading inside or outside, while I can see that the CPU shades inside and out; this makes me question how well Over and Under shading really works.

[drustrk3]

Quote: Originally Posted by timhere1970

Just don't tell my wife. Telling her I can't save it has gotten me many extra hours of game time. An awesome feature for us that can't guarantee to have that hour when we crank it up.

hahaha! same! glad not to be the only one. Not telling her about this update.

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[Sturzinator]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S

I have had issues with "Man Align" not working correctly also; very frustrating. I believe this is a priority fix.. I am also not seeing my team shading inside or outside, while I can see that the CPU shades inside and out; this makes me question how well Over and Under shading really works.

I think the over/under works well enough.

The inside/outside ...... I don't think it's ever worked for the human side.

[CleveCluby]

It can't be just me, Someone else has to notice this, Since the patch and the new tuner, Playing Human,vs.CPU, play of the moment, or CPU vs CPU.. in offline franchise. The CPU teams PUNTER will only punt line drives for about 40 yds that bounce. It doesn't matter if its with the wind or against it. Every single punt is a low line drive. 3 games, same punt every time. I can't be the only person this is happening too. Some one else has to notice this. I didn't notice it immediately after the patch, really wasn't paying that much attention, Was watching for other things. But after the tuner, I am getting this every game. Does anyone else see this or am I just haunted with bad luck. ?

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by CleveCluby

It can't be just me, Someone else has to notice this, Since the patch and the new tuner, Playing Human,vs.CPU, play of the moment, or CPU vs CPU.. in offline franchise. The CPU teams PUNTER will only punt line drives for about 40 yds that bounce. It doesn't matter if its with the wind or against it. Every single punt is a low line drive. 3 games, same punt every time. I can't be the only person this is happening too. Some one else has to notice this. I didn't notice it immediately after the patch, really wasn't paying that much attention, Was watching for other things. But after the tuner, I am getting this every game. Does anyone else see this or am I just haunted with bad luck. ?

Not sure CC, I played a offline CFM indoors and the Vikings punter was kicking the ball OUB and keeping it away from Cobb. All the punts were high and angling out the sideline.