Madden NFL 18 MUT Squads Bring Back Online Team Play

[Pokes404]

Pretty disappointed that team play is tied to MUT. I'm really not a fan of those kinds of modes. I was looking forward to playing with the real NFL teams, and I enjoyed the player-locking aspect of the mode in previous versions. I was set to purchase Madden for the first time since 2005. Now I'm not real sure.

[T4VERTS]

Quote: Originally Posted by OhMrHanky

Yeah, but this type of game mode update (allowing 3 v 3) is the type of game addition that should be covered under the $60 price tag for the game, itself. And, it's the type of gameplay option that should be available in all online game modes, CFM, play now, MUT, etc. Technically, u do not have to spend money in MUT, however, it helps. Do we know for sure this is ONLY in MUT? If so, the sheer appearance of adding a new multiplayer mode/format that is ONLY available in the game mode that can take extra money from u is highly suspect and shady at best. Lol.

Why should it be covered?

[OhMrHanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by T4VERTS

Why should it be covered?

Why shouldn't it? Lol. I mean, I guess we can disagree on this. We could list all the things we think should or shouldn't be extra. I buy season passes for a lot of other games because they come additional content later. But, in this specific case, I have to say, this would normally be just another online mode. U already have 1v1 online. Why would u be expected more to simply select 3v3? If they added something like an NFL blitz side game mode that was completely different, I could see that being more money and a legit choice to make for the consumer. Do I want this extra game? Will I play it enough to make it worthwhile? But, simply choosing the number of players to play a game? No, that shouldn't cost more than the price of admission, imo. As a direct comparison of video games, does it cost more in NBA games? Honestly, I don't know. How about shooters? I play destiny. I don't think I had to pay extra to get on a 6 man team. So, yeah, I do feel in this specific instance, one shouldn't have to pay more for it. Now, again, u don't have to pay for MUT, but I think many people do.


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[jfsolo]

I don't know for sure of course, but I'm fairly certain that the suits who green light new modes said to the developers if you want OTP back in it has to be in our most heavily monetized mode, point blank. In MUT or not in at all, those were going to be the only two choices if one looks at it honestly.

[SyncereBlackout]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

I don't know for sure of course, but I'm fairly certain that the suits who green light new modes said to the developers if you want OTP back in it has to be in our most heavily monetized mode, point blank. In MUT or not in at all, those were going to be the only two choices if one looks at it honestly.

Can't blame them. Few of us would go $ for $ with MUT to win the hearts of the suits and pay extra for simulation.

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

I don't know for sure of course, but I'm fairly certain that the suits who green light new modes said to the developers if you want OTP back in it has to be in our most heavily monetized mode, point blank. In MUT or not in at all, those were going to be the only two choices if one looks at it honestly.

Not only that but if their telemetry is accurate, hardly anyone was even using it when it was OTP. Lumping it into MUT at least gives it a fighters chance at it succeeding. They tried creating a unique, non-monetized mode with Draft Champions and I'd say that flopped pretty hard. Just judging off the Xbox Achievements data, virtually no one plays it as I think it was something like only 10% of players even complete 5 drafts. The fact that it's tied into MUT shouldn't surprise anyone and if it's only tied to MUT then, yeah, that kind of sucks for those people but again, no one was using the mode before so it doesn't make sense for them to invest in it and maintain it when there's no guaranteeing that this time around will be any different.

[Thunderhorse]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

Not only that but if their telemetry is accurate, hardly anyone was even using it when it was OTP. Lumping it into MUT at least gives it a fighters chance at it succeeding. They tried creating a unique, non-monetized mode with Draft Champions and I'd say that flopped pretty hard. Just judging off the Xbox Achievements data, virtually no one plays it as I think it was something like only 10% of players even complete 5 drafts. The fact that it's tied into MUT shouldn't surprise anyone and if it's only tied to MUT then, yeah, that kind of sucks for those people but again, no one was using the mode before so it doesn't make sense for them to invest in it and maintain it when there's no guaranteeing that this time around will be any different.

I find it disappointing they did not follow 2K's route in this aspect of the title.

2K's MyPlayer requires immense amounts of time but you can take shortcuts by paying cash. For example to get your superstar to an 88 ovr alone (no grinding necessary) it costs something like $60.

That's just for your rating. Accessories, gameplay animations, and extras all cost VC/$ as well. For those of us who work and have expendable income but lack the necessary free time to "grind", it's easier to just pony up the cash so you can enjoy the game when you want to play it.

If this is solely about money, (Which is unfortunate given the nature of teamwork, within the context of football, is it's most powerful characteristic.) I think they went the wrong way with this. However I can understand how building an entire new aspect of Madden is not as economically enticing as lumping it in with MUT, especially when I consider the nature of the company behind the game.

Madden is the only title I can count on to consistently let me down, even when they show potential. No matter how many baby steps Madden takes, 2K's basketball game continues to steal my attention away from the only sport I truly love, and it disgusts me.

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

Not only that but if their telemetry is accurate, hardly anyone was even using it when it was OTP. Lumping it into MUT at least gives it a fighters chance at it succeeding. They tried creating a unique, non-monetized mode with Draft Champions and I'd say that flopped pretty hard. Just judging off the Xbox Achievements data, virtually no one plays it as I think it was something like only 10% of players even complete 5 drafts. The fact that it's tied into MUT shouldn't surprise anyone and if it's only tied to MUT then, yeah, that kind of sucks for those people but again, no one was using the mode before so it doesn't make sense for them to invest in it and maintain it when there's no guaranteeing that this time around will be any different.

But they already built it for MUT, they've already invested the time in it