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Madden 09 Patch #2 Released, Impressions Here

07:34 AM - September 23, 2008 by TJdaSportsGuy

The Madden NFL 09 patch #2 has been released. Please post your impressions here.

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# 381 BigTigLSU @ 09/26/08 01:11 PM

Everyone please get on topic ....

# 382 GQman2121 @ 09/26/08 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTigLSU


	Everyone please get on topic ....

Here's a topic for you; since patch #2 my game will not load.

After explaining the situation over the phone to EA's customer service department, the conversation went a little like this......

Customer service: "Have you.....?"

Me: "Yes, I've tried that."

Customer service: "Have you.....?"

Me: "Yes, I've tried that"

Customer service: "Have you.....?"

Me: "Yes!!!!!"

Customer service: "Well, I don't know what to tell you"

Me: "Great"

I believe he then may have given me the finger through the phone, at which time I asked how many other calls he's received with people having similar issues. He's response...."I'm not allowed to give that information out."

So, unless another patch is in the works or some kind of statement is released where Tiburon acknowledges this situation; I'm going to DHL this game to Peter Moore in a styrofoam cooler, and it's not going to be alone.

# 383 Whaaaazuuuuup @ 09/26/08 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SA1NT401


	Thanks for the patch EA....it fixed alot of issues and made the game enjoyable.......FOR THOSE WHO DONT WANT TO PLAY SIM FOOTBALL and have only been with madden for 5 or less yrs that is. The real issue with 09 is this... Its garbage. Please face it. For all the good things, and YES there are some, There are DOZENS of negatives that just show up after a couple games. Playcalling AI is PATHETIC. Late game AI ruins MOST games (CPU PUNTS 99% of the time from my 33 yd line even when a FG could win the game.) Thanks for delaying the CPU snap speed...BUT...Now the CPU will just run out the clock in a 2 min drill. they now rush to the line and then take an average of 11 secs to snap the ball...WHILE THE CLOCK IS RUNNING and with 3 TO's and trailing. Teams ALL PLAY THE SAME or PLAY NOTHING like what they do. (Minn throwing the ball 38 times and running 11 TOTAL). The OL STILL, 10 yrs later CANNOT BLOCK FOR CRAP! Slide protection or not WR run like they have blindfolds on and are oblivious to what their routes are. QB STILL to this day 20 yrs later can drop back 20+ yds, throw off their backfoot falling backwards and throw a pass w/ PINPOINT accuracey 50 yds downfield. Not as bad as yrs past, but it IS still doable. WHERE are trick/gadget plays? We had em last yr and now we dont. EVERY SINGLE team has them...Several actually! Why are the playbooks so crappy? Why do we not have a play editor? I could list 50 more things and NONE are cosmetic and NONE are regarding presentaion....... Thanks for the patch EA at least you are trying to make an effort. But when the game is garbage and from those who know FOOTBALL it is a disgrace to the game itself. Please oh PLEASE stop catering to the noobs and casual football fans......Make a game like you used to. A sim game where your KNOWLEDGE of the game MATTERS and not your knowledge of EXPLOITS/GLICHES. Back to NHL 09. You should sit with EA Canada and take some tips from them. Shortcomings aside, A STELLAR TITLE and 1 that has won me over for the 2nd str8 yr......And i am not the only one. Good luck with 2010......I think that will definitely be your make/break year. I dont think too many faithful are gonna hang on too much longer! PS If the NFL renews your exclusivity license then they are FOOLS!!

ding ding ding!! ladies and gentleman, we have a winner. great post even for a new dude! this guys gets props! EA has once again fool many of us into buying another Madden thats a poor product.

i called gamestop yesterday to see how much they'd take Madden XX back, $35!? i asked why soo low? guys told me, ppl r returning them complaining of serious glitches and the game plays poorly. he also told me the price was $48 up til a few days ago.

i too have bought NHL 09 for the second straight year and i'm not even a hockey fan. but the game plays so well it's a must buy. especially for my friends who come by to play it.

EA, i appreciate the effort of you allowing Ian and Phil on here to communicate with us, but shame on you for putting out a poor product 4 straight years. not that it matters or that you care, but unless you continue putting out Madden for the ps2 or last xbox i won't be buying Madden again...

# 384 GQman2121 @ 09/26/08 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Whaaaazuuuuup


	i called gamestop yesterday to see how much they'd take Madden XX back, $35!? i asked why soo low? guys told me, ppl r returning them complaining of serious glitches and the game plays poorly. he also told me the price was $48 up til a few days ago.

There's no way they're giving $35 for a trade-in of any game, let alone a sports game.

Is that the price they're selling it for used?

# 385 jlfarris @ 09/26/08 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GQman2121


	There's no way they're giving $35 for a trade-in of any game, let alone a sports game. Is that the price they're selling it for used?

According to their website:

Madden 09 trade in: $28
Madden 09 used: $54.99

The XX edition may have been slightly more (probably 30) but there is no way they were ever giving $48 for a trade in.

This is just another case of anyone can type anything they want on a message board - accuracy be damned.

# 386 countryboy @ 09/26/08 03:48 PM

I guess now would be a bad time to post that I am enjoying the game and the franchise mode.

# 387 Anti Honor @ 09/26/08 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	I guess now would be a bad time to post that I am enjoying the game and the franchise mode.

If I enjoyed being number in rush defense every season, no matter which team I choose, I'd be enjoying the game, too.

# 388 countryboy @ 09/26/08 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SA1NT401


	CB, I know you are enjoying the game and franchise, shortcomings aside. You are one of the biggest supporters of 09, and that is not a bad thing by any means. Your comments and statements have always been welcomed and in many cases helpful and uplifting. With that said, what game are you playing? Are you usually easily pleased? Are you a football fan? And by fan i mean...do you know the difference between a post and a flag route? Do you know what a nickel Defense is? You get my point.

I am playing Madden '09. I've enjoyed the series since it began many moons ago and in my opinion this game either topples or is close to its predcessors. And yes, I am a football fan and yes I know the difference between the post and flag routes and what the Nickel defense is.

Thank you for assuming that I must be an idiot when it comes to football to enjoy Madden '09. Its greatly appreciated.

I think the problem is that people think that I believe the game is perfect, which couldn't be further from the truth. There are things that I don't enjoy about Madden, that irk me, and things that aren't here that I wish were. The thing is, I don't dwell on these issues. Despite its shortcomings I can still enjoy the game. And despite what many may think, in my opinion the game does a good job of simulating what I see on Sundays. Now maybe that puts me in the minority, but that shouldn't make me an idiot or my opinion wrong.

Every game has its shortcomings. Granted some games have more than others. But what someone has to ask themself is whether despite these "limitations" can I still enjoy the game? For some its yes and for some its no. Neither side is wrong. Its a matter of opinion.

Take care.

# 389 boooey @ 09/26/08 04:46 PM

has anyone heard from Phil or Ian? They have been pretty quiet since the patch#2 release. I really don't know if they are working hard on trying to fix the continuing freezing issues, or if they are hiding until the smoke clears..

An update from one of them would be nice.

# 390 countryboy @ 09/26/08 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SA1NT401


	CB, The HOT SEAT is calling you! What are some shortcomings in your opinion? Never thought you were and idiot, i just wanted to know the perspective from which you were playing. 1-Casual sunday fan who watches a game from time to time 2-Birthday party? Sunday? Honey are you nuts?

My shortcomings?

*Presentation
*Franchise mode (still extemely bare-bones)
*lack of "working" fatigue. Fatigue is there but it is horribly implemented
*OL/DL interaction
*Warping
*CPU Roster logic(been messed up for years)
*Suction blocking
*Simmed stats are still messed up in some cases(QB completion percentages)
*Lack of refs and chain gang
*Was penalties until the patch
*CPU end of game logic.(doesn't always rear its ugly head but does more often than not)

As for which type of fan I am. I have bought Sunday Ticket for about 4 years now(thats as long as I've owned DirecTV). I watch football pratically all day on Sundays. I do take breaks to play Madden.

Now the inevitable question that someone is going to ask is how can I enjoy the game despite having this many "issues" with it? Well, as I stated before, I can look past these issues and still find enjoyment. Some people can't and I understand and respect that. So please understand and respect that I can.

# 391 The Chef @ 09/26/08 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SA1NT401


	CB, The HOT SEAT is calling you! What are some shortcomings in your opinion? Never thought you were and idiot, i just wanted to know the perspective from which you were playing. 1-Casual sunday fan who watches a game from time to time 2-Birthday party? Sunday? Honey are you nuts?

I gotta ask, why are you so interested in what he enjoys or doesnt enjoy about the game? Are you so bored now that you want to play 20 questions with people to try and get vindication for your POV on Madden? He doesnt make the game and has zero influence over it so let the man enjoy the game and move on already, its starting to sound like you are on some never ending attempt to bait him into either an argument or a pointless debate.

EDIT- Kudos to you CB for even answering because Ive seen the constant questions thrown your way since the game was released, the accusations that your some EA homer etc and I really dont know how you put up with it sometimes. At some point, do you just throw your hands up and walk away? I would have done that a long time ago so my hats off to you.

# 392 countryboy @ 09/26/08 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chef


	EDIT- Kudos to you CB for even answering because Ive seen the constant questions thrown your way since the game was released, the accusations that your some EA homer etc and I really dont know how you put up with it sometimes. At some point, do you just throw your hands up and walk away? I would have done that a long time ago so my hats off to you.

There are times its frustrating, but at the end of the day, I'm the one happy and enjoying the game. Whether people can understand or respect that is on them. All I can do is post about my opinion the same way that those who don't like the game post about their opinions.

# 393 roadman @ 09/26/08 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by boooey


	has anyone heard from Phil or Ian? They have been pretty quiet since the patch#2 release. I really don't know if they are working hard on trying to fix the continuing freezing issues, or if they are hiding until the smoke clears.. An update from one of them would be nice.

I've seen Phil log in from time to time. I'm sure they are reading things.

Let's not forget one of Ian's last post he has a torn calf muscle and his computer from home was being fixed.

I wouldn't read too much into the smoke clearing theory.

# 394 ramspeedkill @ 09/26/08 11:46 PM

just dl patch #2 do i need to restart my chise??

# 395 kenzil @ 09/27/08 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	I guess now would be a bad time to post that I am enjoying the game and the franchise mode.

good to hear! btw your posts are what made me get the game 2 days ago. I downloaded the patch and I have been enjoying it tremendously even with its shortcomings. I plan to start my franchise this weekend and hope

there will be no freezes. Until then...having fun with the best Madden in a LONG TIME.

# 396 Hunsy34 @ 09/27/08 03:05 AM

I was wondering if some people would post their sliders they use for their games? I am just curious if people that are having problems with the cpu running and robo qb (which i have yet to fix, just put that slider down to 2 dint play a game yet) cpu running slider i have at 18 and it seems much better good maybe a little high yet.

# 397 kehlis @ 09/27/08 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunsy34


	I was wondering if some people would post their sliders they use for their games? I am just curious if people that are having problems with the cpu running and robo qb (which i have yet to fix, just put that slider down to 2 dint play a game yet) cpu running slider i have at 18 and it seems much better good maybe a little high yet.

check the sliders thread...lots of options there...

# 398 Hunsy34 @ 09/27/08 03:22 AM

I searched and looked could not find it can you find me a link. Thanks

# 399 Hunsy34 @ 09/27/08 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	check the sliders thread...lots of options there...

^ never mind found it

# 400 Meazza @ 09/27/08 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Walker8


	I do think EA has a monopoly. The same can be said pretty much for 2k and nba 2k9 though. They put out the best nba game and pretty much dominate that market right now. I'm not saying it's right or the best case scenario but it is that way unfortunately.

Do you even know what a monopoly is?

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