Some questions about Madden 13 from a potential buyer

[MuhMitchell]

So first off, I'm a huge franchise mode guy, I rarely play online quick ranked, sometimes ultimate team, and may give the CCM player mode a shot this year since it has been terrible in the past two Maddens. With that said, doess the whole CCM actually work? I mean, the 2K13's VC system this year really disappointed me, does Madden 13's XP system for Coach mode work? The biggest gripe I had with VC was that it was somewhat tough to earn, is this the case for Madden 13? Also, how is the gameplay? I love to run but in Madden 12 it felt like I just couldn't break enough tackles with the pre-set animations, does the new physics engine fix this for better or for worse? Thanks in advance to anyone who actually takes the time to read this essay and respond for me.

[roll2tide]

Skip it. If your heavy into franchise and a working XP system for coach/player....you won't be happy, imo.

[MuhMitchell]

Why not? What stands out to you as a major issue? Is it just that it's hard to earn XP lor is it that the franchise mode just isn't much better?

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by MuhMitchell

Why not? What stands out to you as a major issue? Is it just that it's hard to earn XP lor is it that the franchise mode just isn't much better?

I'd say that franchise is way better than M12's despite its flaws. In terms of XP, the players on your team that make plays and play well will earn XP just fine and the players that don't play well or play at all won't. Scouting is a much better than last years in my opinion. The biggest issue within CCM right now is the CPU playcalling but there is an easy workaround (give CPU generic playbooks). I started my CCM immediately after the Oct. 16th patch and I just started my 6th season and I'm absolutely loving it.

[Sotendo]

Well, it depends, on paper it sounds intriguing to some people (I personally didn't like the concept), but when you play it, you might not enjoy it. The navigation, the practices, the XP system, the saves not working, etc.

[MuhMitchell]

So after doing some more "digging" I discovered the whole draft class backstories and I'm in love with reading them. So what does the development do? I understand that it replaces potential and affects the amount of XP earned, but does it have any effect on how a player progresses over the season like M12? Or is it based on how well they play during the season, like M12?

[DeuceDouglas]

Quote: Originally Posted by MuhMitchell

So after doing some more "digging" I discovered the whole draft class backstories and I'm in love with reading them. So what does the development do? I understand that it replaces potential and affects the amount of XP earned, but does it have any effect on how a player progresses over the season like M12? Or is it based on how well they play during the season, like M12?

I believe, more or less, a player with a higher development grade would achieve more XP than a player with a lower one for achieving similar goals. So say a RB with an Average development grade gets 1000 XP for a touchdown, a RB with a Superstar development grade would get like 3000 XP for scoring a touchdown. Those are just random numbers, but I think it works like that. I'm not 100% sure that's how it really works, that's just the impression I'm under.

[MuhMitchell]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

I believe, more or less, a player with a higher development grade would achieve more XP than a player with a lower one for achieving similar goals. So say a RB with an Average development grade gets 1000 XP for a touchdown, a RB with a Superstar development grade would get like 3000 XP for scoring a touchdown. Those are just random numbers, but I think it works like that. I'm not 100% sure that's how it really works, that's just the impression I'm under.

But you don't know if a RB with a 1400 rushing yard season and 12 touchdowns with Superstar development will go up in overall more than a RB with the same stats but Average development? I'm trying to understand the XP system too, so I can use XP earned by RB's for anything else, like scouting or for upgrading my O-line or secondary or something?