Interview w/ Josh Looman: Franchise Mode

[illwill10]

http://zoknowsgaming.com/2011/06/13/...get-some-love/

[dougdeuce]

I like the statement about how DPP was an idea they had at lunch 5 years ago. It really makes me wonder what else has been in the works for years that we still haven't heard of yet.

[mestevo]

They almost certainly have a number of lists of things that they'd like to get to that have grown more than shrunk over the years.

[ABR173rd]

Interesting article. One major issue that I've had with franchise for years is the un-realistic resigning bonuses and the amount of money it takes to sign rookies and FA. I'm not sure the process needs to be harder. It just needs to be more realistic like the value's of certain players based on age and other players at their same position relating to their monetary worth (Reggie Bush).

Obviously some players are willing to stay with a team for less money because they are driven by championship hopes. It sounds from the interview like they know there is a problem with the salary cap but they don't know how to fix it?

[ABR173rd]

Quote: Originally Posted by dougdeuce

I like the statement about how DPP was an idea they had at lunch 5 years ago. It really makes me wonder what else has been in the works for years that we still haven't heard of yet.

I thought that comment was interesting because since the implementation of Dynasty/Franchise mode gamers have requested this- so EA only thought of this themselves five years ago.

[TheRealZoKnowsGaming]

I actually talked to Josh about this and he says they get it. The improved cut and sign logic should be the first step towards them making major strides and improvement in this area. Believe me I expressed the same sentiment and how hard it becomes to resign those guys. I got the sense that they will only improve this feature, with the new logic if Ivory and Thomas perform the Saints won't just keep Bush "just because", they are more apt to cut ties with him. It was a fun interview.

[bigdfan76]

I'm disappointed that the combine, pro-days and individual work outs aren't interactive. I mean it's not a deal breaker, but damn... I understand, I guess it eventually will be in but how long will that take? Another 5-7 years? Or will it not be in till next gen? I'm still excited about franchise after this article but everything I have read(pretty much every article and blog) has lead me to believe that you actually got to play with the rookies while running through these events/features. If I think about it I guess they were just being VARY VAGUE... Am I alone in this?

[big_larry]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigdfan76

I'm disappointed that the combine, pro-days and individual work outs aren't interactive. I mean it's not a deal breaker, but damn... I understand, I guess it eventually will be in but how long will that take? Another 5-7 years? Or will it not be in till next gen? I'm still excited about franchise after this article but everything I have read(pretty much every article and blog) has lead me to believe that you actually got to play with the rookies while running through these events/features. If I think about it I guess they were just being VARY VAGUE... Am I alone in this?

This is why I might not buy this game, what is the point to having the combine, pro-day, and individual workouts in if you cant play them, other wise its just random, you press a button, and hope for the best.
Dont they realize that the NFL off-season should be deeper than the in-season. Looks like another year button pressing right through the off-season.