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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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# 261 RedZoneD25 @ 09/04/09 03:58 PM

Is there any way to fill in all those grey faces in the rosters? At least possibly giving them the HC09 faces?

namely: Joe Mays LB #51 Eagles, Tim Hightower HB #34? Cardinals

# 262 Cards77 @ 09/04/09 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by davey225


	Is there any way to fill in all those grey faces in the rosters? At least possibly giving them the HC09 faces? namely: Joe Mays LB #51 Eagles, Tim Hightower HB #34? Cardinals

I never understood this either. I mean they have the exclusive license with the NFLPA, you'd think a player that isn't even a rookie anymore would have at least some kind of picture. I understand that digital rights are a thorny issue but there always seems to be these ghost players whose pictures never make it in.

# 263 bengtc @ 09/04/09 04:16 PM

Why aren't there separate sliders for player/cpu special teams. CPU kickers are too innacurate, through 20 games they are about 50% on field goals.

# 264 akabarneyphife @ 09/04/09 04:19 PM

Ian Cummings,
(caps are not shouting or in anger ... just emphasis)

I think I have been MORE THAN FAIR with my takes on your maiden voyage with MADDEN (I'm refering to my youtube videos) then some of the other youtuber's videos. I have been giving you and your dev team the benefit of the doubt in my videos.
I'm sure you've seen your share of: WONT FIX, WORKSFORME, CANT REPRODUCE, deferred..etc.etc with that being said.

1. Why is it that the FB blocking looks as though his main objective is to run a good 40 and blocking is secondary or non-existent for that matter??

2. Why is it that MADDEN will go from one extreme to the next? Example the QB not being able to release the ball ...to now.... where the QB throws excessives ducks when defeners close in.
OR
The TACKLES one year being very hard to break... to now..... this year EVERY TACKLE GETS BROKEN (prime example BRANDON JACOBS busting through crowds of people) Somebody got caught up in the whole "BEAST" terminology ...Shame on you Ian! lol
Where is the MEDIAN between extremes?

3. Why is it that MADDEN every year ADDS features that appear to be STANDARD features aka re-assigning controller buttons WHICH HAVE BEEN IN EVERY MADDEN TO DATE TILL THIS YEAR. Only to see them removed the following year. This is JUST "ONE" example of what I'm referring to.

4. Why do you (EA/Tiburon) have QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTERS that have NO clue as to what goes on in football or EVEN CARE to know? (I have witnessed this first hand on other sports titles)
I understand everybody has a right to work ...but PLACE PEOPLE APPROPRIATELY PLEASE... FOR THE SAKE OF THE GAME!!!

I saw one of your testers comments CONFIRMING this. (I added this person to my friends list) WHICH IS NOT RE-ASSURING AT ALL if you are ATTEMPTING to make a great product every year. I can back this up if asked ... but will not publically.. to respect privacy.

I have MANY MORE questions to ask... but I do not want to bog you down with anymore. BUt I am making a VERY THOROUGH assessment
of this game hopefully it will be up by weekend depending on my time. Hopefully you will view it.

But at the end of the day I realize this is a PROGRAM / SOFTWARE and you guys are human!

Thanks for reading.
South akaBarneyPhife... the host of "On Blast!"

# 265 NINERZ#1FAN @ 09/04/09 06:03 PM

How come there are so many holding penalties on fg's and xp? (sometimes back to back)

Why is it impossible for LB's and safeties to cover the flats in man coverage?

How come my o-lineman get completely lost when run blocking and sometimes actually turn around and put they're back to a defender? (that should never happen in any football game)

How come the cpu qb very rarely takes a sack and has no blind side?

How come the cpu misses about 70% of they're fg's? (even within 40yds.)

What happened to owner mode? (setting the prices for tickets, parking etc.)

How come the cpu calls so many all out blitzes?

How come the game freezes so much while in the lobbies?

Why do i see players run through the wall in the back of the endzone?

Do you agree that these are legit problems, and if so will they be patched? (except for the owner mode)

# 266 kwpit79 @ 09/04/09 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papernut


	Are you aware of the screen freezing issues on the 360 and PS3 for exiting a game and during play? Will these be fixed in a future update? Thank you. http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-freezing.html

This. I seem to be able to only finish 50% of the games in Superstar Mode due to end-of-game freezing.

# 267 scarface scotty @ 09/04/09 06:39 PM

Will coordinator changes be addressed? With Jim Johnson passing and Sean McDermott taking over, plus the firings of offensive coordinators in Buffalo, Tampa Bay, and Kansas City, I feel that these changes can significantly affect player progression. I wasn't sure if this was patchable or not.

# 268 scarface scotty @ 09/04/09 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ityaboy56


	Probably not. That's too much like right.

Lol that is true. One can only hope and dream right?

# 269 Spanky @ 09/04/09 07:42 PM

Taking out user stats was a ridiculously bad decision. Is there any way that can be restored in a patch or DLC?

# 270 kiddstyle @ 09/04/09 07:50 PM

Can you patch the spotlight feature?

How about mid-game saves so I can play 15 minute quarters?

What will be in patch 2?

Can you explain how, or if sliders work for int? I've got it set to 3 and usually see 2-3 a game between the CPU and myself.

# 271 Deegeezy @ 09/04/09 07:57 PM

Ian, what's with the title change? Are you not lead designer anymore?

# 272 vaderdog @ 09/04/09 08:36 PM

When will there be a faq where the ?'s get answered as far as what does what? (ie. what does pinch vs. aggressive line play do, what does what when engaged on the line and you're controlling the d lineman) Not trying to be a smart @$$ if that's what I'm coming off like. I just thought that I'd heard we'd get that this week.

# 273 DGuinta1 @ 09/04/09 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deegeezy


	Ian, what's with the title change? Are you not lead designer anymore?

I asked Ian and he kindly responded on Twitter, "yep it's a step up...thanks.

# 274 astarr @ 09/04/09 10:45 PM

In the games that I have played (around 10), I have only made one safety. On the ensuing punt, the camera zoomed in on the Kicker and didn't swap to where I could even see my guy, I just got to watch the kicker (zoomed to very, very close up) run down the field. I had to let the computer control my returner. I would have been upset if he had fumbled.

In this a once in a lifetime deal, or does this happen frequently on free kicks (after safety)?

Thanks.

# 275 Dianwei32 @ 09/04/09 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astarr


	In the games that I have played (around 10), I have only made one safety. On the ensuing punt, the camera zoomed in on the Kicker and didn't swap to where I could even see my guy, I just got to watch the kicker (zoomed to very, very close up) run down the field. I had to let the computer control my returner. I would have been upset if he had fumbled. In this a once in a lifetime deal, or does this happen frequently on free kicks (after safety)? Thanks.

I've gotten 2-3 safties in all the games I've played and never seen it happen.

# 276 TheWatcher @ 09/04/09 11:37 PM

What about the camera issue during post-play where it stops following players and allows them to run off screen, leaving an empty shot...

Can/will this be fixed via patch?

# 277 Anti Honor @ 09/05/09 01:06 AM

Do you plan on adding adaptive ai in the patch?

It's not currently in the released version.

CPU gaining more than 50 yards per game would also be nice.

# 278 barats @ 09/05/09 02:25 AM

Will the flats problem (always someone open) be fixed?
Will RB stats in franchise be fixed?
Will tackle stats be fixed (half tackles not counted)
Will the problem with no cpu controlled players getting any pressure/sacks be fixed?
Will the problrm with the cpu QB always throwing lame ducks instead of sacks be fixed?

Also run blocking AI

# 279 43Chargers4Now @ 09/05/09 02:47 AM

Welcome Back Ian Cummings

What exactly will the upcoming patch be aimed towards? Are you and the team going to try to get all of the problems straightened out or are you and the team only going to focus on a few specific elements of the Madden 10 game (i.e. Online Franchise, Franchise Mode, Gameplay/Glitches, or different player uniforms).

# 280 renojedi @ 09/05/09 02:58 AM

A couple folks have noticed that the commentators will say certain created/relocated team cities. Can we get the complete list of what was recorded? And, was it just cities or are there certain "mascot" names as well (i.e. Vipers, Heat Wave, etc)? Thanks.

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