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Madden NFL 10 Q&A Blog with the Dev Team

01:32 PM - September 2, 2009 by Ian_Cummings

Hey guys -

We're back in full force now after our wind-down, and we've been working on a "FAQ" blog to put out. Posting on forums and answering questions directly on Twitter just hasn't been widespread enough (since we keep getting the same questions asked), so this seemed like the best logical idea.

I've definitely been trying to read everything from the community, but I figured I'd open it up to make sure we gather all the most important questions in one place. We'll close this up by the weekend and try to have the blog out next week.

ONE REQUEST: NO DISCUSSION - JUST QUESTIONS.

To get the big one out of the way:

"When is the first title update coming out, and what is in it?"
The first patch is done on our end and in the hands of 3rd party for approvals, so I *think* we'll be able to release all the details about what's in the 1st title update in the official FAQ blog.

So...fire away!

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# 241 astarr @ 09/03/09 10:31 PM

Ian-

I haven't seen anyone bring this up, yet, so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I returned a kick and hit the truck stick as a defender was tackling me. He did the animation where he kind of stands the defender up and the defender just laid him over on the ground. The crazy thing is, the refs called a personal foul clipping penalty on the ball carrier. It was a tight game and cost me 15 yards in field position.

Is this something that can be fixed? I've played maybe 8-10 full games and it is the only time it has happened to me. I would have made a video of it, but didn't know how.

# 242 PhillyJim76 @ 09/03/09 10:58 PM

at this point, i'm actually hoping someone is posting as Ian, but not actually Ian. That they hacked his account or something.

Only because it is extremely disheartening to think a game that was cleared to go gold nearly two months ago has this many flaws in it, and even worse, that the developers of the game are asking for video proof of these flaws.

# 243 Mofficial @ 09/03/09 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventhWard


	Welcome back. My top priorities that have likely been covered by other OS'ers: Pursuit Angles, MORE Sideline Catches, "The Flats" (Passes to RB feels like Money Play), Auto-Replay Frequency, Replay Length. Issue: I feel "Switch Player" no longer puts me in control of the defender closest to the ball. For example: At the snap, USER is controlling a D-Lineman. CPU passes to TE on shallow crossing route. Instead of "Switch Player" giving the USER control of the LB in close pursuit, "Switch Player" will give the USER control of the CB, several yards upfield. What gives? Question: What changed in Madden NFL 10 with "Switch Player"? Thanks, Ian! Bring on Madden NFL 10.5! -SeventhWard

YES! I want to know this too! It has really hindered my playing ability.

# 244 PhillyJim76 @ 09/03/09 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ityaboy56


	Yo I think that it is crazy that they want video proof of the flaws. That to me makes it seem that they think people are lying or something. All these flaws have multiple people saying the same thing, so there must be some validation to everyones complaints.

or they can't fix it, so now they can act like they didn't know until september and to fix it would cut into Madden 11 programming time (which is really going to be a great game, says FIGJAM EA)

# 245 PhillyJim76 @ 09/03/09 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ityaboy56


	Madden 10 just came and everyone is talking Madden 11 already?????? What was the point of putting Madden 10 out? Yea didn't they play it and notice all of these flaws? Maybe not.

it's like the wizard of oz....pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.....just look out for the flying monkeys.....

# 246 parrothead @ 09/03/09 11:41 PM

Are Man Align and Show Blitz switched, or reversed?

# 247 spixxx8 @ 09/03/09 11:50 PM

that is crazy that they don't believe the gamers. But I feel you on that madden 11 thing. Why you think people will be fool again to buy this game with bugs. Then again people been doing it for 4 yrs. Hopefully we can get patch that works

# 248 Dianwei32 @ 09/04/09 12:14 AM

Will the CPU be able to aim FG kicks? I've played almost 5 full seasons and every FG attempt the CPU takes the kicker just kicks the ball straight, resulting in a lot of easy misses (<30 yards) because they didn't angle their kick. I even had the CPU miss an 18 yard FG because they kicked it straight from the hash and it bounced off the upright.

In the NFL, a kicker would probably get benched or fired for missing an 18 yard FG.

# 249 MattIntellect @ 09/04/09 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Men_in_Mass


	My question is why dont you man up and answer them now? Like how you release a game where M.Turner carries the football 390 times for 2107 yards and score 3 TD?????? In One season??? I know red flag me but it had to be said.

It didn't need to be said.....

the way you said it.

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Originally Posted by FadeEmAll


	PLEASE!!!! 1)Explain why in the world you all decided to use a server based Online Franchise system (lacking almost 99% of the elements that make a franchise) rather than the version used by NCAA which appears to function quite nicely that could have included all the elements of a true online franchise?!?!?!?!?!?!? 2) Will you please admit the fact you all have no intention of adding in salary cap and trade logic this year though a "server side update"? 3) Will you please admit that you and your team knew this way ahead of release and chose to hide it from the public? 4) Will you please tell me I am wrong and you are going to get this thing done before the next Madden?

I hate to try to answer a question in a Q&A thread, but I think it is because they can update it easier because it is server-based. Also, the reason why it is lacking a lot of important features is probably because of time constraints (not trying to make excuses). I hope that all of the answers to questions 2-4 are 'no' because it is apparent that you've given up hope and want it to be confirmed that those things are not a possibility.

Here are my questions on what I hope will be fixed in the patch updates. These are in no particular order:

1. Will random freezing in the main menu and during the game be fixed?
2. Will items such as first down markers load faster on the sidelines?
3. Will lame duck passes be fixed so that the ball will float more towards the direction in which the pass is intended?
4. Will OL/DL interaction be improved, such as pass protection?
5. Will adaptive AI affect passes to the flats?
6. Will stadium chants be included to the game?
7. When will the salary cap and other things which were listed as 'possible updates' be added to online franchise?
8. Will sideline catches be improved such as players trying to keep their feet in bounds?
9. Will running backs get open quicker on screen passes?
10. Will issues with pursuit angles be fixed?
11. Will we know what all of the patches will be about when the Q&A blog is released?

# 250 booker21 @ 09/04/09 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PYA-MUSTANG86


	To me the biggest issue facing franchise mode is the stat engine, or lack there of. I don't think it has ever been this bad. Especially with the extremly low YPC HB's get. 450 yards on 200 carries? Really? I would have prefered you guys not even adding ast. tackles this year if you couldn't even get it right. It is commen knowledge that *** tack. + solo tack = total tackles. It's not just Madden NHL's stat engine is out of whack too. Fix it with this patch, if you adress the stat engine and nothing else I would be happy. But that's just me.

same here, but be carefull, Total Tackles are not being track on Madden.

Their are SOLO Tackles In game stat and Off game stat.

The tackling is just wrong, it`s not a "stats bug".

# 251 jf28 @ 09/04/09 02:53 AM

Are you working on a fix for the fact that you can't get sacks without diving, yet CPU players don't dive for sacks?

# 252 SGMRock @ 09/04/09 12:00 PM

Will adds be removed from the game? Isn't it enough that you charge us $60 for the game and more for the DLC if we want it and then we have to look at McDonalds Dollar menu popups on our screen while we play? Honestly enough is enough.

# 253 xblake16x @ 09/04/09 12:30 PM

why cant more than ten or so CAP be created? My free agent list doesnt say its full, not every team in league has a full roster. When i finish creating a player, he vanishes...

# 254 cathartik @ 09/04/09 01:08 PM

you can only create 10 players? that sucks.

is it possible to update player faces in the next roster update? too many players have generic faces, and i know nobody cares about the bills, but trent edwards looks like a walking zombie, the cutscenes are becoming more than annoying...

# 255 xblake16x @ 09/04/09 02:04 PM

i would also love to see the draft info come back! How are we supposed to know if the guy is a bust or a gem if we dont know what round he was drafted in?

can we have the draft info back?

# 256 NCballerx88 @ 09/04/09 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	Pause>Coaching Options>Challenge Play There ya go

Ah, thanks brother

# 257 JkA3 @ 09/04/09 02:47 PM

What is the difficulty in creating in-game saves? And, why hasn't it been brought to next gen? Any plans on ever bringing it back?

I'd appreciate some insight. Thanks.

# 258 Cards77 @ 09/04/09 02:48 PM

So, I have sort of a meta-question:

If you're just now posting a thread asking for questions which you can research and answer, what exactly is the first patch that is ready to be released actually addressing?

I would fervently hope that at least some of these things are already being addressed with the first patch. Can you detail a little more the types of issues that are actually going to be addressed with current and future title patches as opposed to issues that are merely going to be researched for future editions of the title? Thanks.

# 259 Lenn_nox @ 09/04/09 03:35 PM

What future plans do you have for the online franchise?

# 260 Outkizast @ 09/04/09 03:46 PM

Could the idea in this thread: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...m-ratings.html possibly be implemented? Using a consistency rating or something like it deciding how often a player actually reaches his current rating? would make more consistent players valuable again.. whether they have GREAT potential or not...

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