Madden NFL 11 Questions, Answers, and Discussion Thread Part II (PS3 and 360)

[ryan36]

This thread will supplement the Madden NFL 11 Impressions Thread (PS3 and 360). This thread is for QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and discussion about those.

Let's actually try to help the guys that post in here, and get their questions answered, guys.

[keller3030]

I know, I just posted this, but since a new thread was opened I thought I would post it here.

My question is

Do sliders affect my online games, like if Im playing with my ultimate team, or just an exhibition.

thnx.

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by keller3030

I know, I just posted this, but since a new thread was opened I thought I would post it here. My question is Do sliders affect my online games, like if Im playing with my ultimate team, or just an exhibition. thnx.

I am pretty sure sliders have no affect on online games.

[funkybudda]

hi all,

first time owner of a Madden game and I have some questions, so be gentle...

I get the hang of the offense side of game, however I am baffled by defense side of mechanics. I am mostly playing against CPU (currently using some of the popular slider settings from here), but I feel like defense is so dependent on CPU controlled players. My question is, what position do you guys pick to control during defense, and while I know how to switch to different players, but it seems it's way slower than the action needed (i.e. CPU QB to WR that's not covered) to make a proper defense move.

Any tips will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

[damientheomen3]

I decided after seeing how much worse Madden 10 was as compared to Madden 09 that I wouldn't buy Madden 11 this year, but I might as well gather some information. So, I have a few questions about the new game.

1: Is franchise mode fixed?

I love creating a new team with crappy players so I'd have a high draft position for a few years and so I can build my team. However, in Madden 11, it seemed impossible. No matter how bad my team was, I'd always finish 7-9 or 8-8. It was mainly because no matter how bad you DEs (in a 4-3) or OLBs (in a 3-4) are, they ALWAYS get double digit sacks. Pair that with the game reverting to the horrible running engine where running backs would consistently run for 2000 yards, and Madden 10 was awful if you wanted realistic results. Has Madden 11 made a step in the right direction for this?

2: Is the draft system in Madden 11 made more difficult?

I loved the fact that Madden 10 tried to make the draft more realistic, with high projected prospects not being talented and with late round gems. However, it was still too easy because:

1. The players with the most potential on the draft scouting screen usually end up being late round projections but still end up having A potential.

and

2. The pentagon thing for each draftee's bio showed you how talented they are and thus, it's easy to see if they're good or bad.

The system wasn't great, but it was certainly a move in the right direction. Have they made it any better since last year?

3: Is superstar mode even in the game anymore?

I remember when Madden 07 came out with the new superstar mode, and it was so much fun. I loved the immersion factor of it, and it was definitely cool. Seeing Madden 09 strip it down a bit disappointed me, but then seeing Madden 10's version made me really mad. Really, all you could do was play games and practice. You couldn't even retire on your own! Does Madden 11 even bother with this one anymore?

Any help appreciated.

[TheCreep]

Good afternoon all. Has anyone posted a set of coach sliders yet. I'm referring to the offense/defense aggression, rb1 and 2 carries, etc.

Thanks.

[steelcurtain311]

When do they update the rosters? Is it every Monday? I don't want to start a franchise until all of the cuts are in effect and the opening day rosters are right.

[stealthieOne]

seems like nobody is really answering any questions here.

i tried to find out when the patch is being released. but searching on OS is not good at all. i can't find a thread talking about it, even though threads are being locked for people not searching. well i searched and i still can't find it. i think i heard for the start of the season is that true..so does that mean we get a patch thursday?