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Madden NFL 13 CCM Will Not Allow You to Play Other Games on the Schedule, Only Yours

04:33 PM - June 12, 2012 by Steve_OS

Because I have been asked about this via Twitter and email so often, I wanted to make sure people were aware.

Justin Dewiel, Community Manager for EA Sports, just confirmed via Twitter (just follow the timeline), if you coach a team, you can no longer play other games on the schedule, only the game(s) on your own schedule.

For example. Rgiles asked if he could coach the Cowboys in CCM, but play the Patriots vs. Browns game.

Justin stated that it is not possible, because CCM is based around you and your character (coach or player).

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# 341 Suntan Superman @ 06/13/12 02:01 PM

In this thread I learned almost everyone has insider knowledge on EA's thinking. Where do I get this?

# 342 Suntan Superman @ 06/13/12 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bucky60


	For how they want to play the game it does render it null and void. To others, it doesn't. Not hard to understand. It's not impossible to create a realistic one. Yes you can. Yes you can. Your first valid point. There is always a reason why someone regresses. Happens all the time in the NFL. Injury? System? Team Player Turnover? Age? Wear and Tear on body?

So how do you create it then?

# 343 DMorganU44 @ 06/13/12 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarodd21


	Taken away the ability to control other teams also hurts the gamers that like to play offline franchise with friends and family. Thats cool that some like to control one team and this doesn't affect them but taken away Muti-Player does hurt the gamers who enjoy playing there franchise with family and friends.

It�s incredible after all this pages people still minimize situations like yours and of your family, Jarodd. A shame!

A family playing since the 90�s now has NO OPTION to play the game they love together. But that�s ok if my "experience" is guaranteed.

I canceled my pre-order but can still give it a try in the future, because I love the elements of Head Coach promised in the game. I just want to see if it will works properly, because without a minimal control, the game could become a mess.

But you and your family? You�re not important...

# 344 DMorganU44 @ 06/13/12 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoti34


	Someone actually gets it... As Cam Weber stated at the e3 presentation...there will no longer be any predetermined outcomes. This not only applies to tackling and hits, but also to CCM. If you can control another team or play another game on the schedule, then the user does in fact have the ability to predetermine the outcome of the game. What next...do you all want a $1M video game contest in which the user can alter the cpu opponent's roster.....

Are you really serious? Are you telling me that Cam Weber quote regarding predetermined outcomes has anything to do with CCM?

Predetermined outcomes was towards the gameplay. Talk about a reach...

# 345 Suntan Superman @ 06/13/12 02:38 PM

Ideas are very different than the implementation of ideas through programming. Was that factor ever discussed? Programming an idea is vastly different than simply coming up with one. As is the implementation of that programming into a broader code base. Just saying. People here tend to oversimplify things, making a game is anything but easy.

# 346 ccdeville @ 06/13/12 02:59 PM

I almost never post on these sites but this is enough to get me involved. I agree with everyone that is upset by the lack of choosing whichever game you wish to choose in CC mode. And I don�t get people who can�t understand their reasoning. What if I don�t want to control one team each and every week? I don�t necessarily want to be a GM in the game, I just want the NFL season experience. Playing my game and simulating the rest of the week is boring to me it�s essentially just meaningless simulated numbers the CPU gave you those games are not really being played. The CPU is the one in control, not you. If I choose to simulate then let it be my choice, if I choose to play the game and actually experience that game, let it be my choice.

Franchise mode allows me to play games the same way I watch games on TV. I don�t get what�s so hard to understand about that. I have a favorite team yes, but that doesn�t mean I don�t watch other games too. I don�t know anybody that strictly watches their teams games and nobody else�s. I want to play Madden as more of a spector of the sport I enjoy than the GM of a specific team.

If you want to control one team and you�re happy with it, then fine don�t be critical of us who don�t enjoy playing that way just because you don�t care and it doesn�t bother you. Because the way EA is going there may come a time when it�s your turn, and something you enjoy will be taken out of the game.

# 347 pegout @ 06/13/12 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntan Superman


	In this thread I learned almost everyone has insider knowledge on EA's thinking. Where do I get this?

in your mind just think its fact and post

# 348 speedy9386 @ 06/13/12 03:39 PM

sheesh the people on here make more excuses for madden than the devs do.

# 349 gjneff @ 06/13/12 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CRMosier_LM


	You are missing a lot actually Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2

Then why don't you fill me in, what am I missing that is so deep?

# 350 gjneff @ 06/13/12 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aftershock9958


	Connected Careers is a brand new mode, built 100% from the ground up and not using any existing code, meaning those features were never in CCM to be taken out.

OK if you want this line of thinking, then they removed franchise mode by their own words. Is that removed enough for you?

# 351 cuttingteeth @ 06/13/12 05:04 PM

GAINING

CPU Proposed Trades - HAD THIS ONCE BEFORE...NOT NEW
Extended Injuries that last multiple Seasons - NOT REALLY NEW WHEN IT WAS POSSIBLE ENDING CAREERS WITH INJURIES - JUST A SLIGHT TWEAK
Scouting reports - NOT NEW
Goals Like NCAA 12 had - POSSIBLY COOL.
Salary Cap Finally - NOT NEW
Real Draft picks - YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME - MADE UP DRAFT PICKS IS MORE LIKE IT.
Team Specific Ratings = Better Draft selections - OF MADE UP DRAFT PICKS.
Read and React Defense - POSSIBLY COOL
Improved Passing system - POSSIBLY COOL
400+ Catch animations - NOT NECESSARY BUT POSSIBLY COOL
Cancel out playactions - WON'T MATTER
Infinity Physic Engine - BEST THING GOING FOR IT.
Improved Presentation - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY
In booth Announcers - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY
32 play Online Franchise like we have always wanted - UM..NO IT'S NOT...NOT AT ALL.

LOSING

No full customization of rosters.
No Editing of players in CCM
No Import Draft Classes
No 32 team control
No Fantasy Draft
No offline co-op play
No custom playbooks
No playing games except those of the ONE team you select for CCM
FUN PAST THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED REAL ROSTERS.

# 352 gjneff @ 06/13/12 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cuttingteeth


	*GAINING* Read and React Defense - POSSIBLY COOL Improved Passing system - POSSIBLY COOL 400+ Catch animations - NOT NECESSARY BUT POSSIBLY COOL Cancel out playactions - WON'T MATTER Infinity Physic Engine - BEST THING GOING FOR IT. Improved Presentation - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY In booth Announcers - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY

And all these would be here with or without the story time known as CC.

# 353 StanleyStutters @ 06/13/12 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by goravens2052


	Don't worry I used to watch Pokemon as well and now I get to finally combine Pokemon and the NFL, thanks EA! I got something better... Patriots take the field for offense... Wild Tom Brady Appeared! Go Terrell Suggs! Suggs uses Sack... The move did not have any effect. Suggs Uses Sack... Critical Hit! It's Super Effective! Enemy Tom Brady Fainted... Terrell Suggs Gains 45 EXP. Points!

You should have stopped there.

# 354 87Birdman @ 06/13/12 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cuttingteeth


	*GAINING* CPU Proposed Trades - HAD THIS ONCE BEFORE...NOT NEW Extended Injuries that last multiple Seasons - NOT REALLY NEW WHEN IT WAS POSSIBLE ENDING CAREERS WITH INJURIES - JUST A SLIGHT TWEAK Scouting reports - NOT NEW Goals Like NCAA 12 had - POSSIBLY COOL. Salary Cap Finally - NOT NEW Real Draft picks - YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME - MADE UP DRAFT PICKS IS MORE LIKE IT. Team Specific Ratings = Better Draft selections - OF MADE UP DRAFT PICKS. Read and React Defense - POSSIBLY COOL Improved Passing system - POSSIBLY COOL 400+ Catch animations - NOT NECESSARY BUT POSSIBLY COOL Cancel out playactions - WON'T MATTER Infinity Physic Engine - BEST THING GOING FOR IT. Improved Presentation - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY In booth Announcers - COOL BUT NOT NECESSARY 32 play Online Franchise like we have always wanted - UM..NO IT'S NOT...NOT AT ALL. LOSING No full customization of rosters. No Editing of players in CCM No Import Draft Classes No 32 team control No Fantasy Draft No offline co-op play No custom playbooks No playing games except those of the ONE team you select for CCM FUN PAST THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED REAL ROSTERS.

I think your missing some from the gain list. I have heard of new ratings to help the overall fluctuate, and the salary cap is new for online, which is probably a big reason for a lot of these changes. To help online get on par with offline. But that could also be the reason some of the things lost were also because of the Online aspect. Now I agree it stinks they removed these features, but I also see where there could be problems with this new mode.

Like the playing games that aren't yours, they could be running into problems with how to keep it restricted to the offline because you need to remember these modes are linked into one. And this could also be true for the 32 team control, as when trying to make it compatable with online they could be running into bugs. I truely believe online might be a huge reason with alot of the features being removed, and it stinks and I really hope they are working on finding ways to get them back in.

# 355 Armor and Sword @ 06/13/12 05:40 PM

Talk about turning a lot of longtime Madden players upside down, sideways and then taking them out to the out house and beating the **** out of them.

I emphathize with all of you.

I am still buying the game.....and I have a feeling I will love it.

I am going to take my old school approach. I control one team, one destiny. Mine.

It is what it is for Madden 13. I am going to enjoy the heck out of the game if all the improvements come to fruition. I see a very immersive one player experience.

I see playing 10, 12, heck 15 seasons...changing careers mid stream...becoming a QB maybe...or a RB..or a legend as a rookie...or just being a coach for several teams over 20 years.

To me CC looks so cool and I will give it a true chance.

We are getting full on complete change. I hope it works out.

But I can't disagree on the outrage for guys who have been playing the game the way they want for a long time....and suddenly it is gone.

Tough pill to swallow.

But I think it is totally temporary.

# 356 Gronk4M13 @ 06/13/12 05:50 PM

Personally, this is disappointing. However, I usually only watch one other game that I don't control in franchise mode (all other years before Madden 13, that is): The Superbowl. I love seeing the presenation, the end of the game celebration etc.

# 357 TreFacTor @ 06/13/12 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gronk4M13


	Personally, this is disappointing. However, I usually only watch one other game that I don't control in franchise mode (all other years before Madden 13, that is): The Superbowl. I love seeing the presenation, the end of the game celebration etc.

I'm the opposite. I start a number of franchises.

1-I only play on the day the games are played during the season when my team plays, I play.
In my house during football season, if you don't talk football politely leave and never return.

2-Since I'm a fan of the NFL, of the NFC EAST E-A-G-L-E-S, I despise any other NFC team. I respect the fans and their players but if you stand in the way of my team you must be eliminated. Subsequently, I rarely play with another NFC team (unless my sons or nephew are giving me a handicap) So on the days I'm not playing my EAGLES franchise, I'm going with team B which could be the COLTS, STEELERS (I often try to get the Pennsylvania Super Bowl), RAVENS (wife's favorite team, she loves RAYRAY, and REED,), and sometimes the JAGUARS (I feel sorry for MJD too much talent to not have better supporting players).

In the times I'm not playing some type of offline chise, I'm making roster adjustments while following the weekly wrap up of games. I'm watching the NFL network, ESPN, DAILYNEWS live, and making the adjustments to get the game to emulate what happened that week. Noticing that this facemask is wrong, this receiver doesn't wear double large tape on his wrists, this one has shoes that are almost all yellow.....you get where I'm going. I immerse myself in a pseudo NFL...hell if I could I would be in this world from the combine to the film room. So CC sounds perfect for a person like that except where my compulsion lied coupled with the fact of not being capable of playing the game online, and offline CC seems like a one trick pony that I can only ride once.

# 358 N51_rob @ 06/13/12 07:50 PM

Good Read

http://kotaku.com/5918199/what-exact...ium=socialflow

# 359 DJ @ 06/13/12 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N51_rob


	Good Read http://kotaku.com/5918199/what-exact...ium=socialflow

Thanks for posting. It was a good read and when it comes down to it, I personally like what CCM is bringing to the table. I think it will really keep me invested in the game. Last year, I never made it through a single year of Franchise.

# 360 SteelerSpartan @ 06/13/12 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goravens2052


	Don't worry I used to watch Pokemon as well and now I get to finally combine Pokemon and the NFL, thanks EA! I got something better... Patriots take the field for offense... Wild Tom Brady Appeared! Go Terrell Suggs! Suggs uses Sack... The move did not have any effect. Suggs Uses Sack... Critical Hit! It's Super Effective! Enemy Tom Brady Fainted... Terrell Suggs Gains 45 EXP. Points!

But "Giovanni" Goodell give Belichick Thousands of "Rare Candies" to Level Up Patriots instantly.....Patriots Make SuperBowl.......

But still Loses to up-and-comer Eli "Ketchum"...

Giovanni Goodell of Team NFL is Furious....

Suspends/Fines James Harrison and the Rest of Team Steelers.....

Steelers Lose -100000000000000 XP

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