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Madden NFL 11 Title Update #5 Details

11:51 AM - December 10, 2010 by datruth

Ian Cummings just posted the details for Madden NFL 11 title update #5.

*UPDATE: The patch is still hit or miss ATM. It's up to MS and Sony on when they will push it. Will start a new topic when the patch is readily available for everyone.

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	Hello Madden fans, we are happy to announce the release of our fifth (and likely final) title update for Madden NFL 11, just in time for the holidays. The fixes listed below represent a culmination of all the feedback received from you, the fans, in our loyal community. We'd like to thank you for the continued support and strong attention to detail, as well as, your willingness to contribute in always trying to make Madden NFL a better game. This title update focuses on primarily fixing online exploits and fine-tuning the balance of gameplay by making numerous improvements to defensive AI. The fixes are as follows: � Fixed an exploit to disallow defenders from all blitzing when the quarterback tried to pump fake when facing the wrong direction. This was discovered in NCAA Football 11 and fixed in both titles. � Fixed an exploit where unscrupulous players could get their fullback or tight end to move across the line of scrimmage and cause an encroachment penalty against an unsuspecting defensive player. � Fixed an exploit where online gamers could use specific timing in pulling the network plug and cause a soft lock for both users, thus not having to face a loss. We've isolated and fixed the problem, so now if someone pulls their plug, they rightfully get a loss. � Improved reaction times for defenders in coverage to better react to receivers � Improved logic to get defenders in better position to make plays on the ball while in the air � Improved defensive play recognition to get defenders reacting to the play faster � Tuned up defensive pursuit to get defenders to take smarter angles to the ball carrier � Tuned up defensive gap aggressiveness to get defenders into the hole faster � Fixed an issue where the play art on defense would sometimes not show up correctly when showing blitz. We have corrected this problem in thirteen formations so now all proper play art will be displayed when showing blitz to the offense.

Source: Madden NFL 11 Blog via Ian Cummings

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# 21 Gotmadskillzson @ 12/10/10 01:41 PM

Yeah the only way to get Play action to work in NCAA 11 is to lower the entire defense Play recognition attribute down to 60.

# 22 billsmetalbooze @ 12/10/10 01:43 PM

hmm. no mention of Gameplanning.

still broken?

thanks.

# 23 ryan36 @ 12/10/10 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson


	Yeah the only way to get Play action to work in NCAA 11 is to lower the entire defense Play recognition attribute down to 60.

Is there such a thing in Madden? Or will that break defense...I got tired of the wide open passing out of the box, and easy run game...so I ups'd my copy to a poster on here for free. But having to hot route to get PA to work bugs me in both titles.

I'd much rather play a Madden franchise than an NCAA dynasty, but NCAA is the better game ...at least to me.

# 24 Gotmadskillzson @ 12/10/10 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan36


	Is there such a thing in Madden? Or will that break defense...I got tired of the wide open passing out of the box, and easy run game...so I ups'd my copy to a poster on here for free. But having to hot route to get PA to work bugs me in both titles. I'd much rather play a Madden franchise than an NCAA dynasty, but NCAA is the better game ...at least to me.

Yeah both Madden and NCAA share the same attributes. Only difference is Madden has more additional attributes then NCAA which is the SAC, MAC, DAC, Throw on the RUN. But everything is the same betweeen the two titles.

# 25 KingV2k3 @ 12/10/10 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by adembroski


	I am really, really shocked. Like, completely floored that this is a serious 5th patch. Un-friggin' heard of. I don't know what's happened at EA to make them this responsive, but I'm certainly not going to complain. Between the improvements to NCAA this season, Madden spitting out 5 patches, this bodes well for the future of the franchise. At any rate, thrilled with the changes. Hope this patch works well.

Maybe this is the upshot of the drop in sales and overall underwhelming response to gameplay...

I've been holding out on this purchase for only the second time in over a decade, but I just might be swayed now, esp. if there's a price drop around the corner...

# 26 datruth @ 12/10/10 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KingV2k3


	Maybe this is the upshot of the drop in sales and overall underwhelming response to gameplay... I've been holding out on this purchase for only the second time in over a decade, but I just might be swayed now, esp. if there's a price drop around the corner...

You missed the %50 off sale last night.

# 27 LBzrule @ 12/10/10 02:32 PM

When is this out? I've been online all morning on 360 and was never prompted for an update.

# 28 ChicagoChris @ 12/10/10 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LBzrule


	When is this out? I've been online all morning on 360 and was never prompted for an update.

No one is sure. Just tried it out again and not updated as of yet.

# 29 billsmetalbooze @ 12/10/10 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkpkp


	Aahhhh, I see. Yeah. That's still broken.

speaking of broken, is another more famous and hyped feature still broken?

# 30 carnalnirvana @ 12/10/10 03:49 PM

i think upping play recognition on the DL is a mistake however i had edited that a while back

but the DB fix might be worth it

cant wait wow

# 31 Isura @ 12/10/10 04:13 PM

Is cpu gameplanning fixed yet?

# 32 DJ @ 12/10/10 04:22 PM

I wasn't expecting this at all. I've been enjoying Madden 11 lately, so I'll glady welcome a few more tweaks, especially since it sounds like EA focused on tightening up the defense.

# 33 H_Zilla @ 12/10/10 04:53 PM

Yeah, every game the intro shows Santa in the stands. October games shouldn't have a Santa roaming the stands

# 34 RJTurneR @ 12/10/10 05:16 PM

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	It doesnt fix these major, and recurring, bugs; -IR still not fixed -Gameplanning still not fixed -Accelerated clock bug -Pancake tackles -Genererated rookies still demand massive contracts unless signed by CPU. Some of these bugs have been around since Madden '09. And since this patch does not fix them, and I had PERFECT custom sliders, this patch will actually make things worse for me.

Some of these bugs just cannot be fixed through a patch. A patch fixes small minor problems, it's not a whole new game.

Most of these patches fix gameplay issues or add in small things e.g. Uniforms. I'm no game designer/programmer, but if you think that they have been more or less adding more code to a game that has thousands of coding already. The only way to fix everything is to scrap everything and start from scrap.

And I have a theory that the 'Santa Clause Glitch' has something to do with the date on your PS3. This glitch has only come up very recently as we have moved closer towards Christmas. I might see if changing the month to something like July could make a difference. Just a theory.

# 35 Danimal @ 12/10/10 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Segagendude


	I think he means that EVERY pregame intro is about qb's. There were supposed to be different players featured, but it's not working.

I have still yet to see anywhere this was officially confirmed (i.e. more then QB intros)

# 36 cdon2k @ 12/10/10 06:21 PM

Guys, I am not sure the Santa Clause glitch is actually a glitch. It could be something that's working off of the system clock/date and the last time I checked it was December.

# 37 callmetaternuts @ 12/10/10 06:23 PM

I wonder how some people are getting the patch and others aren't? Seems weird that it's only getting to some and not others

# 38 roadman @ 12/10/10 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by callmetaternuts


	I wonder how some people are getting the patch and others aren't? Seems weird that it's only getting to some and not others

I heard people from outside the US were receiving it yesterday, ie the UK. Hopefully, MS and PS will get it to the US asap.

# 39 RJTurneR @ 12/10/10 06:40 PM

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	Guys, I am not sure the Santa Clause glitch is actually a glitch. It could be something that's working off of the system clock/date and the last time I checked it was December.

Great minds think alike.

# 40 mike24forever @ 12/10/10 07:15 PM

P.S. Just checked, no patch for me!

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