Madden NFL 13 News Post

Madden NFL 13 Title Update #3 Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

10:03 AM - October 15, 2012 by Steve_OS

It looks like Madden NFL 13 title update #3, which was scheduled to arrive tomorrow, is 1 day early and available now for 360 users, weighing in at 19MB.

*UPDATE: PS3 title update is available now, weighing in at 52MB.

For those that missed out on what the title update contains, check it out below or read more about it here.

Feature Additions:

Custom Rosters Offline: Added the ability to start an offline career with a custom roster.

Connected Careers Edit Player: Added the ability to edit gear and information for players in a league.

Coach Mode in Connected Careers: Added the ability to use coach mode in Connected Careers.

Changing Schemes in Connected Careers: Added the ability to change offensive and defensive schemes as a coach.

Offline Play Along in Connected Careers: Added the ability for multiple people to join a CCM game. This applies to coaches only.

Draft Clock: Added a draft clock during the draft that is displayed on screen if you leave the draft interface to view rosters, depth charts, etc.

Draft Filter: Added a filter to the draft screen to display players that have been drafted.

Connected Careers Practice XP: Added the ability for user controlled players to earn extra XP in practice mode through the stats they accumulate.
Gameplay Tuning:

Fixed an issue where WRs were dropping too many passes when playing on All Madden difficulty setting.
Fixed an issue where it was too easy to time the kick meter on FGs and PATs in user vs. user games.
Fixed an issue where punt returners were moving away from the landing spot if you called a fair catch while letting the CPU control the player.
Fixed an issue where someone who attempted to bull rush with the R stick once the ball was snapped activated run commit.

Commentary:

Added over a dozen logic fixes to make our commentary more intelligent.

Presentation:

Fixed an issue where specific offensive player celebrations were not triggering.
Fixed an issue where the referee was backwards when calling a penalty.
Fixed an issue with the Giants away uniforms (missing a sleeve stripe).

Connected Careers:

Fixed an issue where Offline Gameplay AI/Logic did not match the logic in Play Now.
Fixed an issue where playing the game on All-Madden is too easy.
Fixed an issue where changing the camera setting in CCM game works for single player.
Fixed an issue where League Sliders had limited impact on difficulty.
Fixed an issue where the Accelerated Clock did not function in an online CCM game when the option was set to On.
Fixed an issue where you could not turn on/off GameFlow in CCM.
Fixed an issue where you were unable to sign Free Agents during the season.
Fixed an issue where 'Starting a League' would reset Player Schemes.
Fixed an issue where after declining a trade offer, you are no longer able to accept or decline another offer.
Fixed an issue where you could exploit supersim to run the game clock indefinitely.
Fixed some spelling and polish issues in the News and Twitter.
Fixed an issue where a coach could make a contract offer to a user controlled player.
Fixed an issue where you are forced to select a throwing style for a created player that is not a QB.
Fixed an issue where turning Auto-Start to off does not save week to week.
Fixed an issue where you can see rookie overall ratings by accessing the player card of the prospect through Team Needs.
Fixed an issue where changing Auto-Sub Frequency does not change the correct data.
Fixed an issue where the profanity filter was preventing offline players from typing in their names.
Fixed an issue where you can draft a player and then trade down while the draft is paused. The issue resulted in the user keeping both the traded picks and drafted player.

Stability:

Fixed numerous crashes.
Fixed an issue with the in-game pause menu disappearing.

Madden Ultimate Team:

Changed the Packs button to Store Button.
Condensed Leaderboards and Help menus.
Implemented the ability to view videos from the hub.
Implemented Store Panel Changes.
Moved Auctions/Trades to a separate menu option.
Fixed several Solo Challenge exploits

Playbooks:

Fixed an issue where theHail Mary formation in a custom playbook had a blank play that resulted in a broken formation and invisible players if selected.

Game: Madden NFL 13Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
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Member Comments

# 661 ausar72 @ 10/18/12 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jgreengutta


	Tried making D Ware arms bigger...They don't save but in edit screen he is fine lol Also custom rosters will give guys random Flak Jackets and Back Plates smh

Anyone else noticing this? The players that I notice that have them are non-quarterbacks. I don't know the full extent, but i did notice that both teams in my season opener against the Saints had the majority of the players with flak jackets. And we're talking o-line and d-line players, not just qbs and skill position players.

So I went in to start just changing my team (time-consuming and incredibly frustrating, as I only had a limited time to sit down and play), and then I ran into the skinny arm bug. That's when I shut down my system in disgust.

EA is about to make me quit gaming. This is just so ridiculous. The time you have to commit, and the hoops (and countless number of menus) you have to jump through just to set up the game, before you start a franchise.... I'm an older gamer and I have limited time as it is to get on and play a few, and EA just makes it so hard.

It's a shame. I truly believe the NBA Live wouldn't be the only EA franchise "on the ropes" if it weren't for the exclusivity deal with the NFL.

It's not just the latest patch, it's just a cumulative effect of the frustrations with the game and worst of all, not having a choice to play an alternative that is really the worst part.

# 662 ausar72 @ 10/18/12 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SECElit3


	It's scary bud... I do not want EA to remain the only developer out there that can make these games. My eyes are on this new exclusivity suit taking place. Man, I hope it kills the deal with the NFL

Somehow, the NFL, needs to get wind of the consumer's displeasure with having just a single developer create games for the League. Don't know how that can happen with enough impact, to go up against the money they are making regardless.

Just curious, but, is this (exclusivity) a Roger Goodell initiative? I been indifferent to him as commissioner in general, but aware of a lot of the criticism he's taken from fans and players. Adding this exclusivity deal to all of the other stuff has me seeing him in a more negative light along with all of the other stuff he's been involved with, running the league.

# 663 Kramer5150 @ 10/18/12 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slick589


	Hmmm one thing i noticed is that my players are not running through the walls in the back of the endzones anymore. After a long score i see them actually stopping before getting to the wall. Am i seeing things or did EA do something about this?

Maybe this was the "td celebrations not triggering" portion of the fix.

# 664 Terror50 @ 10/18/12 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ausar72


	Anyone else noticing this? The players that I notice that have them are non-quarterbacks. I don't know the full extent, but i did notice that both teams in my season opener against the Saints had the majority of the players with flak jackets. And we're talking o-line and d-line players, not just qbs and skill position players. So I went in to start just changing my team (time-consuming and incredibly frustrating, as I only had a limited time to sit down and play), and then I ran into the skinny arm bug. That's when I shut down my system in disgust. EA is about to make me quit gaming. This is just so ridiculous. The time you have to commit, and the hoops (and countless number of menus) you have to jump through just to set up the game, before you start a franchise.... I'm an older gamer and I have limited time as it is to get on and play a few, and EA just makes it so hard. It's a shame. I truly believe the NBA Live wouldn't be the only EA franchise "on the ropes" if it weren't for the exclusivity deal with the NFL. It's not just the latest patch, it's just a cumulative effect of the frustrations with the game and worst of all, not having a choice to play an alternative that is really the worst part.

Is this editing from within an already started CCM? Or is this after you import a custom roster and start a new CCM?

# 665 ajk49er @ 10/18/12 07:12 PM

loving the game now, real complaints left are just flat out dumb cpu A.I at times(down 5 with 10 seconds left on my 20, calling a run play with no timeouts smh) and some stat issues where WR's somehow have 300 ypg averages when they really dont, and its giving a WR an award when he really had a lesser season because of the YPG that he really doesnt have. lots of stat issues. also the editing causing players to turn skinny is annoying

I hope people know this: IF YOU HAVE AN OLD FRANCHISE, set your skill difficulty down or up a level, go out of it. then back in, and change it back, otherwise your sliders will still be screwed up in your old franchise.

# 666 ausar72 @ 10/18/12 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Terror50


	Is this editing from within an already started CCM? Or is this after you import a custom roster and start a new CCM?

Both. I edited like three players prior to re-starting a ccm, then noticed the flanked up players during the first game. Quit, then went to fix the flak jacket issue, then the arms started to shrink.

This is on a PS3, by the way.

Sent from my G Harmony v2.8 using Tapatalk 2

# 667 Terror50 @ 10/18/12 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ausar72


	Both. I edited like three players prior to re-starting a ccm, then noticed the flanked up players during the first game. Quit, then went to fix the flak jacket issue, then the arms started to shrink. This is on a PS3, by the way. Sent from my G Harmony v2.8 using Tapatalk 2

Any difference on a 360, can anyone confirm?

# 668 Boltman @ 10/18/12 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	Can other people confirm this because, if true, kudos to Emmdotfrisk and the devs for paying attention to this "little thing". Many people, including myself, have been pointing out this oversight for some time, so it's good to see it addressed, if it has been.

They still go in the walls a bit, just not all the way through like before from what I've noticed in about 7 games or so.

Not really positive though, I'm about to play a game. I'll pay more attention to it this time.

# 669 remon92985 @ 10/18/12 08:31 PM

started ccm offline after the patch and it seems as almost all skill position player seem to be wearing a flack jacket instead of the back plate. and everyone and their mom seems to be a team captain. anyone else having issues with that

# 670 Cavicchi @ 10/18/12 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by remon92985


	started ccm offline after the patch and it seems as almost all skill position player seem to be wearing a flack jacket instead of the back plate. and everyone and their mom seems to be a team captain. anyone else having issues with that

I think it's all part of making the players happy, so everyone gets that Captain status--another EA exclusive.

# 671 SloeyEZ @ 10/18/12 10:12 PM

Probably not a "patch" impression, but the game "looks" a LOT better when you play on slow as opposed to fast and my game didn't go any faster on very fast

maybe 5 minutes shorter :\ Deff not worth it with how much better the game looks on slow.

# 672 SamoanSteelerFromAus @ 10/19/12 03:21 AM

I played a couple games last night and I will concur that the physics is a lil smoother.
I wasn't bothered too much about the twitchy-ness after plays. I was more bothered by a lot of collisions in which the ball carrier and a defender smash into each other and there was no break tackle or tackle animation triggered, it just looked like they both ran into a brick wall. That has been reduced and i've seen even the second or third defender come in and shown signs of wrapping up the ball carrier which is great.

If I had a chance of adding something to this game, it would be a more specific hit stick. So many times i've had guys being held up in a tackle animation only for me come in full speed and push the pile with my face and/or torso in an awkward fashion. When you watch the NFL (especially players like Ryan Clark) you will see guys torpedo into already held players with their shoulders (or head if they get away with it). You should be able to do this in a football game too, so instead of having that current hit stick gather there should be a direction on the stick that allows you to dive with your shoulder so that you can affect these piles in a better and cooler looking way now that we have physics.

Anyway a bit off track, the game plays better but I also came across the skinny arms thing (ps3) and the depth chart wont save. In fact, everytime I make a change on the depth chart it takes a few seconds to think and looks like its on the brink of breaking everytime.

I can actually play this game now since they allow coop but while I was waiting for this patch I picked up nba 2k12 off a mate cause he got 2k13 and I have to say my bro and I were blown away by the franchise in that game.
Just my two cents, but that's how a sport game should look. Im a huuuuge football fan but man im tempted to just continue playing nba cause it feels so polished in every aspect - sound, commentary (best i've ever heard in any game), graphics and gameplay...hell, even the menus are ridiculously user friendly to navigate through.
Back off track again...

Overall, the patch has done good things for how I play madden but there are way too many football fundamentals missing from this game for me to say it plays "great" unless that great is used in context with other madden games and not other football or sporting games in general. Luckily Jarods sliders make this game better than how it is released, for me.
Peace.

# 673 hugosson @ 10/19/12 04:45 AM

They did not fix the issue with highlights? That you can only save highlights during a game and not after. Disappointing...

# 674 silveredge96 @ 10/19/12 04:54 AM

ea finally did right with this one

# 675 jack58 @ 10/19/12 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by La Verite


	Yes sir I agree. Redbox has saved me much money on game buying. M13 I bought because it ended up being fun and addictive for me. Even now with the patch, gameplay is still good. One thing I do notice that was updated was the punt returns and kickoffs. The computer actually doesn't move away from the ball. I also like that when playing offline, in coach ccm, I can use my created player in the coach career mode. I just imported my custom roster when prompt. That part of the patch as far as rosters, I appreciate. Only editing part I like is changing the numbers on certain players.

So can you create "yourself" as a coach? I would enjoy being able to create myself as a new Head Coach, then take over and build up an an ailing team using the new Coach Mode (even tho I know it's not a true coach mode). I'm still a hold out on buying M13 and waiting to see more feedback on whether the latest patch did enough to correct game issues?

By the way, if I buy M13 can I download the latest patch WITHOUT purchasing a LIVE account?? I don't play online so I have no need/interest in LIVE for anything other than game updates.

# 676 rudyjuly2 @ 10/19/12 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jack58


	By the way, if I buy M13 can I download the latest patch WITHOUT purchasing a LIVE account?? I don't play online so I have no need/interest in LIVE for anything other than game updates.

I am 99% certain you can get all the patch without the online code or any online subscription. You should be good.

One nice little touch they added to scouting was to set the view to ALL so you can scroll through both scouted and unscouted players.

# 677 jwd3000 @ 10/19/12 09:06 AM

is anyone else stuck in Breast cancer awareness? I know it is IRL but my offline CCM has had it since week 1 and im in week 6 now. is this a glitch or something ea is doing to promote this month?

# 678 rudyjuly2 @ 10/19/12 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jwd3000


	is anyone else stuck in Breast cancer awareness? I know it is IRL but my offline CCM has had it since week 1 and im in week 6 now. is this a glitch or something ea is doing to promote this month?

EA screwed this up in Madden 13. It was done properly in Madden 12. Breast Cancer Awareness is an October event. In M12 when your video game season reached October you would get the pink stuff for four games and then in November it would stop. Not so in M13. Breast Cancer Awareness is tied to the real calender of your console. Meaning if you play an entire Madden season this month every single game will have the pink stuff.

# 679 onetonmartin @ 10/19/12 10:33 AM

Ugh.. Went through a whole offseason, then the game crashed. Second time it's happened to me.

# 680 Dave58 @ 10/19/12 10:41 AM

One thing I don't understand is they made legends and u cant even use them. I'm a guy that loves old school football and every thing about it so when i seen the screen shots of them it looked awesome don't get me wrong u can't expect EA to do things right on LT facemask is wrong there is a bunch of players that don't have there mouthpiece. But that's EA for u but how hard is it to give use the freedom to do what we want to with the legends offline all they have to do is give us the ability to the canton greats in manger rosters so we can put where we want them. There one of the reasons I paid $59 for madden and u can't do **** with them.

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