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Madden NFL 13 Announcement Coming Soon, Could it be CCM Roster Editing?

02:50 PM - September 13, 2012 by Steve_OS

Could we see Madden NFL 13 CCM roster editing in the near future? According to Ripten, Josh Looman and the Madden team have a "shocking" announcement coming sometime tonight or tomorrow.

If it's not CCM roster editing, what else could it be?

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	While he wouldn�t be specific in terms of what the suprise announcement was, he stated that the Connected Careers team has been working very hard and has a �shock� worthy reveal up their sleave that they plan to announce either tonight or tomorrow. And this isn�t something we�ll have to wait months to get our hands on either. Josh quickly added that they hope to have it in the game within a weeks time from the announcement. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that whatever they are working on is much more than a mere roster update. Josh stated that he initially wasn�t sure if this would be something they would be able to get done in time, but thanks to the dilligent effort of he and his team, it became clear that the feature was on track to becoming possible sooner rather than later.

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# 221 SoxFan01605 @ 09/13/12 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon27


	I get that too, but the online madden community, is mostly made up of online gamers who would enjoy a feature like that. Those people make up most of the people who would go and vote, and start little "viral" online campains to get people to go and vote. Heck, I've seen it here in people's signatures to go and vote for the feature. If you could survey every gamer that has madden, im sure the numbers wouldnt look the same. Its an online feature really. Thats it. So, great, its in for those that want it, thats awesome. However, why are they taking the time to get that in the game, when offline CCM is still filled with bugs, and completely untouched. That's what bothers me. Its all about online modes, and nothing about the game itself. It's concerning.

Except that many of the people who have been vocal about fantasy draft have been offline players. It's a common feature in sports games that has predominately been used by offline players. Further, if you were to look at the requested features following fantasy drafts, you'd see your theory about the Game Changer site would be not be supported, since most are features that are staples of offline play (in fact, only 2 of the top 20 requests are online-focused).

Regardless of that, I don't disagree that it's not as important as other fixes. My point is that it's only online right now. People need to understand that the way things are set up is that EA can issue direct fixes to the online modes because it's their server. Offline fixes require them to go through Sony and MS. Again, adding in fantasy draft doesn't mean they won't address other issues.

My understanding is that a lot of the issues with offline CCM are already fixed online. That means they have worked on fixes-it's now mostly a matter of compilation and delivery for offline (which can admittedly be trickier sometimes). Again, it's a slower process (and that is true for every console game).

If, at the end of of it all, offline isn't brought up to speed with the more important fixes and additions online got, I'll be right there with people who are against such a focus. I have no interest in online gaming. My only point is people are jumping to conclusions.

Right now the only thing this announcement means is that fantasy draft has been added for online CCM. It's premature to assume that offline is being shafted in all this. It's simply a slower process because of the way the system is setup.

EDIT: BTW, to be clear, I'm not telling you not to be skeptical or how to feel. That's your business. I simply disagree with some of your conclusions and the overriding notion that this announcement is indicative of anything other than EA getting fantasy drafts for online.

# 222 sniperhare @ 09/13/12 10:52 PM

I hope it's fixed stats and injuries in simmed games. Tired of no teams QB's getting hurt/benched.

# 223 Falconfreak @ 09/13/12 11:07 PM

Fantasy draft? Seriously? Fantasy draft?? The most requested feature by far is player editing and fixing offline franchise mode and instead of that we get a feature I and millions of others have never even used ONCE in any sports game.

# 224 maadman @ 09/13/12 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman990


	According to the poll in my signature, only about 52% of the OS community care about fantasy draft, roster editing, draft class, coach mode, & created rosters combined. So I am guessing maybe 20% or so of them cared about fantasy draft.

No offense guy, but a madden internet poll on a message board is hardly something that can be used to accurately determine who cares about what in the overall Madden community.

You are mad, I get it. It happens to us all. A developer will fix something you might not care about and doesn't add something you do care about. Will I use the fantasy draft? Maybe. Am I jumping around in circles for it? No.

Personally, I'm just happy to see EA actually adding in something that some people wanted after the game has already been released. We've all seen them just throw the boat in the water and watch it sail away on its own before.

Maybe this is a good sign that they might add some of the other things that you and some other people want later on. Maybe the other things are more difficult to implement than the fantasy draft was.

# 225 StanleyStutters @ 09/13/12 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconfreak


	Fantasy draft? Seriously? Fantasy draft?? The most requested feature by far is player editing and fixing offline franchise mode and instead of that we get a feature I and millions of others have never even used ONCE in any sports game.

Like you I never use fantasy drafts, but you're way off when you say player editing is "the most requested feature by far." According to the Ideas section on the EA Sports Gamechangers website the most requested feature is Fantasy Drafts and it's not close.

http://www.easports.com/gamechangers...mpaignId=27782

I have zero interest in fantasy drafts, but it's good to see them adding some stuff back in. Hopefully couch co-op in CCM and roster editing aren't far behind.

# 226 Zodiac25 @ 09/13/12 11:14 PM

Whatever it is going to be, they left it out on purpose, knowing that they would put it in eventually and shock the world. They want us to believe that they are actually working on putting out a better game, but really deceiving the consumer by putting something in, that was always going to be in.

# 227 Jarodd21 @ 09/13/12 11:15 PM

I'm disappointed that nothing was announced for the issues with CCM and I would have liked for Mult-Users and player editing to be included too but my first concern is getting the sliders right with CCM because I can't play the game if the AI is going to be horrible..

I'm happy for the Fantasy guys though. I'm not going to sit up here and bash the mode just because I don't use it because everybody enjoys the game differently.. I just hope some of my favorite features from the past gets added back soon...

# 228 DJROD @ 09/13/12 11:16 PM

It shouldn't be for most requested. But for most IMPORTANT. Theres things that NEED to be fixed. Even THAT is more important then player editing. Fix the game....then they can add whatever they like.

# 229 TexasFan2005 @ 09/13/12 11:16 PM

Whatever it is, I hope the adjustments come from THEM!!!!!!!!!, and NOT from the community asking for certain things. It would be so damn nice to actually get reassurance from these people that they actually LIKE the real life NFL, videogames, and NFL renditions in videogames.

I'm at the point where I think even they don't care about videogame football. If by chance they do, maybe they have some super-secret version of Madden in their little computer database, that plays more real football, has different presentation elements (God knows it's incredibly easy given the NBA2k and PES pc communities), and less of the LEGACY bugs that have plagued Madden in recent years.

Honestly, the only thing that would shock me is if they sent an open letter to Madden consumers stating:

"Dear LOYAL Madden consumer,

We admit to the resourcefulness, profitability, and ultimate downfall that has ensued with Madden NFL Football during this generation of consoles, and we ensure our fans that they will never have to endure such mediocrity again. We will never attempt to shove names like Ian Cummings and Donny Moore down your throats again, because our aim is not to HUMANIZE our product, but to bring YOU the best one. We hope that you will continue to be a loyal follower, and we expect that you will be nothing short of satisfied in the near future."

But, reality...

# 230 jethrotull @ 09/13/12 11:17 PM

This is not exciting at all, *add* the NCAA import and CCM editing, then people will start to respect Madden again. The addition by subtraction is getting old, you don't see MLB The Show taking features away only to reintroduce as "shocking."

*add*= Not really adding anything, only giving back what you took away.

# 231 leathrneck34 @ 09/13/12 11:17 PM

On my facebook page the announcement was made that they are adding online fantasy draft !!

# 232 volstopfan14 @ 09/13/12 11:18 PM

Seriously? Fantasy draft? Even though I knew it wouldn't happen, I got my hopes up just a bit that we might get player editing. I love the gameplay, but I really am having trouble getting into CCM without the ability to edit anything. I haven't used fantasy drafts since I was a kid. I really hate it when EA caters to the request of the casual gamers over the sim gamers.

# 233 DJROD @ 09/13/12 11:18 PM

Plus...i think they DO look at these "lil" forums to see what people are asking for.

# 234 madnumber24 @ 09/13/12 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush


	The announcement is fantasy draft?? Who gives a damn about fantasy draft? Isn't that what MUT is for? So we have to play through seasons with players wearing duplicate numbers on the same team? Really?!?

no that is NOT what MUT is for....

# 235 Schotzie @ 09/13/12 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by leathrneck34


	On my facebook page the announcement was made that they are adding online fantasy draft !!

(walks in other room and bangs head against wall)

# 236 PopsTexas2Step @ 09/13/12 11:24 PM

I really hope its something for the offline gamers.. I called EA regarding the disrespect I felt in the Franchise mode. I don't have time to play online so i play my own season with multiple teams and with my own, tweeked rosters.. i am so disappointed in EA Madden right now.. I wait all year for Madden, i even pre order it.. I am 41 been playing Madden since 1990 (19 years old) and I can't believe the level of disrespect in this years game!! Here is what I wrote to EA... let me know what you think...

I am new to this forum, so please forgive me.. i just talked to EA about Madden 13 and I complained about the Franchise Mode. I have been playing Madden since 1990, yes I am 41 years old, I look fwd to Madden each year and to not be able to play a franchise mode with as maim new any teams as I want and using my own roster is very disrespectful to us ORIGINAL "Madden Heads" I was assured that my thoughts and comments would be escalated to the highest. They even told me that they recorded the conversation and even sent me a 15% off coupon to any EA Game, hahahah (after paying 65.00 for Madden 13, hmmm).

You see, I am a diehard cowboy fan, living in San Diego, I even run a website with my partner (based out of Jersey), www.cowboysweekly.net. I gave the rep my name, email, number and website to prove to him that I am a long time Madden Fan, since 1990, an Sega Genesis. I really hope he/they (EA) understood my views and points I was making as far as game play, Season/Franchise Mode...

I look fwd to Madden each year and I pre-order my game EVERY YEAR, I have stayed LOYAL to EA and the Madden Franchise, I thought Madden 05 was the worst Madden when it came out for Xbox360, actually it was my first game I purchased for my ORIGINAL 360. Now with this Madden 13, I can't even play a season with as many teams as I want and with my own rosters, which I like to add myself, my son, my brother(s)? I don't get that.. why would they do that to us? Don't get me wrong, I love all the NEW things they are doing, but what about us ORIGINAL Madden lovers? we gets no love now? I don't want to return the game cause like I said, I love the Franchise. I hope they add a patch SOON, with a Franchise Mode or a Season Mode so us OG's can play an entire season, offline, with as many teams as we want too, with our own rosters.

Has anyone heard about a patch coming out for a Season Mode? I know I am not the ONY ONE complaining about this. I've read many posts about "How do I play a Season on Madden 13", etc...

If any of you have a connect at EA, please fwd this on. Like I said, I have already talked to EA directly about my concerns (September 11th, 7:30pm PST), but I would HATE to stop buying Madden if it�s not gonna support the original generation. Feedback, negative and positive is welcomed, just don't be too hard on me, I'm just a 41 year old father of two who loves his Madden and looks forward to it each year.

I just can't believe they would do us like this!! Make it right EA, make it right for us ORIGINAL Madden Heads.

# 237 PopsTexas2Step @ 09/13/12 11:29 PM

There is a petition going around too to develope a patch to add a Season Mode or at least get our Franchise Mode back.. I swear, i hope this announcement we are waiting for is "the blessing" us original Madden Heads are wanting.. I hate being handcuffed to 1 team.. i want to be able to play with multiple teams in a season.. what good is it to revise rosters if you can't use them in a season??? WTF!!

here is the link for the petition.. please spread it around and tell friends to sign!! We are the ones who put the game where it is!! I'm 41 and I've been playing Madden since 1990 and Sega Genesis!!

PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION TO PLACE FRANCHISE MODE BACK IN MADDEN 13 VIA PATCH... EVEN IF YOU DON'T PLAY ALL THE TIME SIGN ANYWAYS... PLEASE!!! POWER TO THE PLAYERS!!!

http://www.change.org/petitions/ea-sports-madden-nfl-development-team-restore-traditional-offline-franchise-mode-in-madden-nfl-13-via-a-patch#

# 238 prototype561 @ 09/13/12 11:29 PM

This is like adding mascot mashup for ncaa football, lol

# 239 BobbyColtrane @ 09/13/12 11:38 PM

I have never used this and never will but im happy for the guys that use it. Glad at least one feature from last year is back in the game. CCM still gets an F-minus from me.

# 240 prototype561 @ 09/13/12 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slick589


	Cmon man people actually use fantasy draft in madden. Mascot mashup was just a space waster to everyone haha

yeah i know, i guess this is some exciting news to some, I dont think I ever used this feature not once.

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