Madden 09 News Post

Madden 09 Quick Patch #2 Update From EA

09:51 PM - September 3, 2008 by Ian_Cummings

I'm back now and wanted to relay some news - we found and fixed the Franchise freezing issue that some have been seeing and decided to delay the patch a couple of days in order to get that in. Major thanks to this community ...a few folks here on OperationSports actually emailed me PS3 Franchise files which allowed us to track the issue down much more quickly. You guys rock - as always!

The patch is now at our internal quality control group, and then on to Sony and Microsoft by (we think) Friday.

We are still targeting about 2-3 weeks from now for the patch to drop, and of course I will keep you updated as things progress.

Ian

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# 321 XNCgamer @ 09/17/08 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	You'll have it for yourself soon enough. Certification is almost done. Phil

Is the certification the process in which microsoft approves the patch, and if it is how long does it take for the patch to go live after it is certified? Sorry if this has been asked.

# 322 Phil_Frazier @ 09/17/08 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XNCgamer


	Is the certification the process in which microsoft approves the patch, and if it is how long does it take for the patch to go live after it is certified? Sorry if this has been asked.

Yes. Typically, the patch goes up the night of the approval. Worst case, the night after.

Phil

# 323 Jono078 @ 09/17/08 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XNCgamer


	Is the certification the process in which microsoft approves the patch, and if it is how long does it take for the patch to go live after it is certified? Sorry if this has been asked.

It's been said that not long after probably within hours it will be up after the it gets the nod it's ok.

# 324 Phil_Frazier @ 09/17/08 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono078


	Lol ok, thanks man. Currently after 1 season in franchise if you look at a players ratings in the depth chart some will be different to the player management screens. I mainly notice this in WR and TE. Do you know if that's fixed so the player ratings are the same on every screen? Thanks.

I don't believe this is addressed in the patch.

Phil

# 325 XNCgamer @ 09/17/08 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	Yes. Typically, the patch goes up the night of the approval. Worst case, the night after. Phil

Ok thanks for clearing that up for me

# 326 SolidSnake07 @ 09/17/08 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	You'll have it for yourself soon enough. Certification is almost done. Phil

Define "almost".

# 327 Palo20 @ 09/18/08 12:01 AM

Are there any other workarounds to avoid Franchise freezing until the patch drops? I can't complete a game right now.

# 328 ryanh04 @ 09/18/08 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Palo20


	Are there any other workarounds to avoid Franchise freezing until the patch drops? I can't complete a game right now.

Wat year are you in??

# 329 Palo20 @ 09/18/08 12:42 AM

Year 1, Week 1.

# 330 bigdfan76 @ 09/18/08 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	You'll have it for yourself soon enough. Certification is almost done. Phil

ALMOST??!! I hope that info is correct. The time table we were given is about right. I'm waiting for my repaired 360 to be sent back. It would be great if I got my 360 and patch#2 before the weekend, or during the weekend. I could FINALLY start my Dallas franchise.

# 331 servo75 @ 09/18/08 01:17 AM

What about DLC?

# 332 packmanuk @ 09/18/08 04:10 AM

I hope its not coming out on the 360 first with the ps3 version arriving a couple of days/weeks later.

# 333 schmiggyjk @ 09/18/08 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	You can start a franchise now. The patch will allow you to continue where you left off. The progression fixes will only affect future seasons and edited players will need to be 'touched' or edited again post-patch to resolve their progression issue. Phil

Question along these lines. If we are mid season now, and as long as we don't go past the Super Bowl will the patch work and fix progression for that first season? I.E. We apply the patch before moving on to draft/resigning, etc and then our guys will progress correctly?

# 334 BenjiA @ 09/18/08 09:36 AM

^ I would also like to know.

# 335 Darkside63 @ 09/18/08 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by schmiggyjk


	Question along these lines. If we are mid season now, and as long as we don't go past the Super Bowl will the patch work and fix progression for that first season? I.E. We apply the patch before moving on to draft/resigning, etc and then our guys will progress correctly?

It was said elsewhere several times... YES they will progress BUT every player you edited in any way (ratings, equipment) has to be edited and saved again. Otherwise they will not progress.

Thatfore I decided to start my franchise over because I did a lot of rosterchanges which I hardly remember all

# 336 Mic2904 @ 09/18/08 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkside63


	It was said elsewhere several times... YES they will progress BUT every player you edited in any way (ratings, equipment) has to be edited and saved again. Otherwise they will not progress. Thatfore I decided to start my franchise over because I did a lot of rosterchanges which I hardly remember all

Just be sure, players that have been traded and players who I have trained during the season, will still progress, will they?

# 337 BenjiA @ 09/18/08 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic2904


	Just be sure, players that have been traded and players who I have trained during the season, will still progress, will they?

I guess so. Wouldn't make sense otherwise...

# 338 Stacks @ 09/18/08 10:42 AM

Hey Phil, will we still lose the draft information of a player if we edit them after the patch? I don't remember seeing a definite answer to this question from you or Ian.

# 339 jlfarris @ 09/18/08 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	You'll have it for yourself soon enough. Certification is almost done. Phil

Very good to hear, Phil. I haven't been having the issues others have had, and really enjoy how Madden plays this year, but I am looking forward to the progression fixes.

# 340 DrUrsus @ 09/18/08 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by packmanuk


	I hope its not coming out on the 360 first with the ps3 version arriving a couple of days/weeks later.

You can probably take that to the bank

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