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Got Madden 12 Franchise Mode/Superstar Mode Questions?

02:25 PM - May 9, 2011 by ChaseB

All right folks, here's the deal. I will be speaking with EA's Mr. Josh(full name maybe has an 'ua'?) Looman in the very near future. Many of you have interacted with him on here in the past, so he probably does not need much of an introduction, but he's the developer who likes to watch simulation after simulation run across his screen while his eyes try not to bleed too much.

Anyway, I'll be speaking with him via telephone about what's going on with Superstar Mode and Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 12 this week. The embargo won't be up until NEXT Monday (5/16). I'll be transcribing the interview for the site, but I'm going to let you all (mostly) guide where this interview goes.

Here is the only restriction (sans the given time constraints during an interview, so I obviously won't get everything answered):

No super-duper specific questions will be asked. If you want me to ask Josh if in year 2023 of Franchise mode will there be an abundance of quarterbacks available in the NFL Draft -- I WILL hunt you down.

On the other hand, here would be an acceptable question: Josh, has anything changed this year in terms of how the NFL Draft plays out in Madden 12?

(Pro tip: If your grammar is sound and on point, you probably have a better shot of getting a question asked.)

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# 101 KOTC Wayne @ 05/10/11 03:03 AM

Will online franchise get any love this year as far as having alot of the features that offline franchise have?

# 102 TMJOHNS18 @ 05/10/11 09:13 AM

Franchise

- Will drafting become more difficult? Sometimes I don't even need to scout anyone with CPU created draft classes, just look at the talent zones and your all set...

- Could majority of season scouting be dropped, and instead you get info like Senior Bowl results, Combine results, then you can do group scouting at pro days (maybe be able to focus on certain players), then, finally, be able to do in depth scouting on only a few prospects

- Be able to setup your own Big Board for the draft. Also, get rid of that ability zone thing and just give Combine/Pro day stats, maybe their last two college stats and something like in NBA 2k11 where your main scout will tell you a few things about them (like "Hard runner that lacks..." or "An arm like Manning," etc.).

- Finally, is there more depth to players in Franchise? Progression during the year, being able to sit a young QB and they actually progress (say bring back player training and you can focus some on developing a prospect and in return you have less training of established players). Theres no real reason to draft a project QB since they'll barely advanced if you sit them.

Superstar

- Bring back the features from last gen. Right now you just play such a stripped down version of the game, it's almost pointless. Might as well just add player lock to free play and franchise

- Better camera, current one is junk

- Is there more depth to playing superstar? Is it still "You've been drafted in the 3rd round by the Colts and now are the starting QB," or is there more substance there? Can you go to the combine? Can how well your college exposure was and how good your player is, can he get invited to New York? Could you be a 3rd round prospect and go and sit embarrassed in the Green Room (lol)? Can watch the draft instead of just be told? Is there a battle for starting positions, and more interaction during the season then just practice and games?

# 103 syncity14 @ 05/10/11 09:20 AM

Will their be a 'real' online franchise mode, similar to that of NCAA football's online dynasty? I've heard rumors of additions to the offline version, which is great, but if that could be translated to online, I wouldn't want for anything else. Thanks in advance.

# 104 Knowlegist @ 05/10/11 09:31 AM

1. Will the commissioner have more control this year, especially in Online Franchises? i.e Can they determine the winner of a simmed match, remove injuries, etc.?

# 105 blklightning @ 05/10/11 10:28 AM

Will the commentary refer to past games of the season, such as a recap of a beating my team took a few weeks back in the first of a two game division series? Also, will they talk about the unfolding playoff picture? I love how they do that in NBA 2K11.

# 106 UH53 @ 05/10/11 10:30 AM

Is there any possibility that the Senior Bowl can be implemented in this game or the near future? This is an NFL evaluation game, coached by NFL coaches, and braodcasted by the NFL network. IMO this is a great way to add depth to the game and a way to improve the imported draft class players attributes from NCAA.

On another subject, will you guys finally give the players their team helmets in the Pro Bowl? You used to have this on the old gen but know we just get AFC and NFC helmets. That's not part of the real game so hopefully you've changed that to get the "AUTHENTICITY" in the virtual game!

# 107 UH53 @ 05/10/11 10:58 AM

Another feature that used to be on the old gen was when players got hurt, like an ankle sprain, they'd come back a few weeks later with that ankle spatted. A good way to differenciate ankles that are already spatted is to put the bulky spat on the leg that's injured. They'd also come back with a knee brace if they sprained their knee. This was an excellent feature that truly expressed the games realism and again, this was the old gen! You currently have arm braces in the editing mode that are usually worn by players in the real game that have an injury of some sort. You didn't have knee or ankle braces in last years game and that's surprising cause NCAA has this. With the emphasis on flack jackets this year, I hope you guys pay attention to the bulge under some players socks and pants. Knee braces are extremely prevalent in the gear that players wear. Mark Sanchez wears one and a lot of offensive lineman wear them.... So to get back to my point, will this feature be added back to the game?

# 108 dougdeuce @ 05/10/11 11:15 AM

Is CPU clock management fixed? Will the CPU still snap the ball within seconds of getting to the line, or will they take their time and read the defense and make proper adjustments?

Will the CPU try to run out the clock when holding a late game lead, or will they throw three straight times just before the two minute warning allowing me to get the ball back still?

# 109 falconfansince81 @ 05/10/11 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NAdkins01


	If the online franchise is included with this round: Will the online franchise have trade logic? Will the online franchise have salary caps and contracts? Any other big changes to the online franchise?

i'd like to second this fine set of questions, and also ask...

will there be a way to spectate other online franchise games or communicate with other franchise members VIA some kind of lobby chat?

# 110 goodygoody @ 05/10/11 12:50 PM

will simulated games have more realistic stats?

# 111 ianlast @ 05/10/11 01:41 PM

-Will formation subs be accessible from the Franchise main menu (like in NCAA 11)?

-Will there be some kind of benefit to keeping good special-teams players on your roster? The 75 man roster is outstanding news, but what would really be cool is having to make hard roster decisions based on players having good special teams value (maybe incorporated through something like a 'Kick Coverage Awareness' rating).

-Will real-life NFL roster restrictions (specifically, 45 players + 1 emergency QB allowed to suit up) be incorporated into Franchise?

-Will long-snappers be in the game?

# 112 MrJ2006 @ 05/10/11 01:47 PM

In Superstar mode, will they finally fix it so you don't begin your career as a starter if you're not good enough? If I'm a 73 OVR QB and get drafted by indianapolis, I should not be starting until my stats go above the best player in that position on the team.

# 113 raguel @ 05/10/11 01:51 PM

Will there be a way to see how a contract (rookie or otherwise) will affect the salary cap in future years (e.g. if the contract is for seven years, we'll see what the sal cap is and what the sal cap will be with the contract is for the next 7 yrs)

# 114 lgxjames @ 05/10/11 02:14 PM

Are there any workout drills prior to draft, ala NBA 2k

# 115 bostonsports @ 05/10/11 02:15 PM

Do Players on Injury Reserve count against my 53 man roster?

Is their any form of a Game day, halftime, or weekly show like the extra point, or has that just been completly removed?

Is their a form of the Scouting Combine or Senior Bowl in Franchise mode

What Type of updates if any have been done to Scouting in Franchise mode?

Will their be random generated draft classes this year, or premade ones like last year?

What changes are their to the Draft in Franchise mode?

Are draft class imports from ncaa to madden franchise mode more realistic? Do the ratings come in more accurate than in the past?

Can you build a new stadium with out relocating in franchise mode?

Can you relocate without changing your team name or logo, but just the city name?

Will Stadium Upgrades have more of an effect in franchise mode?

Will you be able to adjust ticket prices, merchandise and food like in old generation madden games?

# 116 TOmuch81 @ 05/10/11 02:37 PM

Kind of a general question, but will there be In-Game Saves?

# 117 thesteamontheboat @ 05/10/11 02:59 PM

Can we switch teams in franchise without choosing all 32 teams? i.e. Like a coach instead of an owner.

# 118 cgalligan @ 05/10/11 03:05 PM

Will there be a salary cap like Offline in the ONLINE FRANCHISE this year? Or, will we have to make up our own cap system in our Online Franchises again???

# 119 89OneHanded @ 05/10/11 05:55 PM

You're probably going to hate me for this, but I have lots of questions.

Coaching Carousel
Do coaches matter this year? Does each team take on its coach's schemes and personality? Do coaches get fired when they do poorly, perhaps they have to take a coordinator's job the next year? When a new coach is hired, do players lose awareness because they have to learn a new system? If coach changes defense from 4-3 base to 3-4 base, are there players who don't fit the new scheme? Do they ask to be traded, disgruntled if they aren't traded?

Scouting
I know there is a new progression system, but has EA finally decided that the set in stone potential grades are not the way to go? When scouting players, are there highly rated busts in the first round? Are there gems in the 6th round? I know that this was there before, BUT it was really easy to see through scouting, which makes the game boring. You aren't taking a risk by drafting a QB in the top 5, because in Madden, you know that the QB has A potential, and WILL be good.
Will there be a difference between 4-3 players and 3-4 players? Or will I still be able to change Manny Lawson to a 93 ovr DE and play him in a 3-4 system...if there FINALLY is a difference, how will this play out through scouting?

Draft
Do the AI teams draft smarter? Do they trade picks around? Do they follow dynamic team personalities, some re-building through the draft, some through FA?
Editable draft classes?

Progression System
Are there player personalities, and if so, does that affect their progression?
Since the new progression system is based off of in-season stats, HOW WILL THIS AFFECT THE DEFENSIVE PLAYERS WHO DO NOT GET STATS, LIKE SPACE EATING NTs?

During Season
Can you game plan against teams, take advantage of weaknesses, injured starters, poorly adjusting rookies, etc?
Do coaches get fired mid-season?

During Game
IF player personalities are implemented, how does this affect their performance in game?
Are there positional subs on BOTH offense and defense? If I want my strongside OLB to play in the nickel instead of the automated choice of the weakside OLB, can I choose that as a positional sub like I can on offense, if I want my backup LT to play TE on a big set?

Lastly, but certainly not least;

DOES THE AI ADJUST TO YOUR GAMEPLAN AND TEAM STRENGTHS?

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All that being said, thank you very much for taking our questions to your interview.

# 120 joshelkin @ 05/10/11 07:42 PM

Will there be the ability to sign players off of other teams practice squads? (assuming that there are practice squads)

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