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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

# 761 Cavicchi @ 10/25/12 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SloeyEZ


	Not sure if Emm is ever coming back but Post Patch impression....adding a QB that will not scramble is a game-breaker. No one can say I didn't give M13 an honest and earnest tryout. M13 back into the case and Head Coach 09 retakes permanent residence in my PS3 again. :\ I shouldn't be disappointed because HC is such a great game...but I am.

Even if the QB did scramble, you are not going to get elite QBs like Rodgers passing realistically. The Coach Mode On needs lots more than just the ability to scramble automatically.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	Are you sure they don't scramble? I had Aaron Rodgers scramble twice against me in one game. I haven't seen much of it but I haven't played many scrambling type QBs either. I do wonder if their player tendencies are working right this year.

CPU QBs will scramble against you! He was saying his QB doesn't scramble, user QB with Coach Mode On, and they just stand there like robots waiting to be crushed.

# 762 rudyjuly2 @ 10/25/12 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavicchi


	CPU QBs will scramble against you! He was saying his QB doesn't scramble, user QB with Coach Mode On, and they just stand there like robots waiting to be crushed.

Whoops! I misunderstood. Sorry.

# 763 PSUFreak083 @ 10/26/12 12:19 PM

Is anyone else having freezing issues since the patch? Ever since the patch I can not even get to the coin toss before the game freezes. Any suggestions?

# 764 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SloeyEZ


	Not sure if Emm is ever coming back but Post Patch impression....adding a QB that will not scramble is a game-breaker. No one can say I didn't give M13 an honest and earnest tryout. M13 back into the case and Head Coach 09 retakes permanent residence in my PS3 again. :\ I shouldn't be disappointed because HC is such a great game...but I am.

I'm still here, reading and reporting to our team. I will be back to discuss when I catch up on all the activity.

# 765 U_GOT_ROBBED @ 10/26/12 04:24 PM

So no more editing existing player bodies. Cant fix it so now its gone again.

# 766 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UC Bearcat


	Any word if there will be another update to offline CCM issues?

We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

# 767 roadman @ 10/26/12 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

Welcome back.

Do you know anything more about coach mode or report back when you know more?

Seems there was a misunderstanding between some posters vs EA about what coach would be implemented.

Some posters thought it was confirmed that coach mode would be similar to NCAA and when coach mode appeared in the patch, it was similar to prior coach mode's in Madden.

# 768 kongemeier @ 10/26/12 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

Welcome back, Emmdot!

Could you get the devs to take a second look at the auto-subs in CCM? I've spent 5 hours to try and get them to work. It's the last thing I need after the guys found out how to fix the CPU play calling!

Thanks!

# 769 U_GOT_ROBBED @ 10/26/12 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

I would rather you didnt change offline editing . I can deal with the problems on my own. As far as gameplay I would leave it alone since i have no confidence that another patch wont mess things up.I say move on to 14 get that game correct since every change EA is making is making the game worse and not even addressing the major faults anyway.

# 770 rudyjuly2 @ 10/26/12 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

You also said a couple weeks ago that you would report back on the play calling tendencies and you never did. We're still waiting to see if EA is going to make the pass reaction slider actually do something as well. It's clear that you guys do know more but pick and choose what you guys comment on. I can understand limiting some of the things you talk about but if you do promise to report back I think it's only fair that you actually do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	No word on this yet, I hope to have an answer soon.

Post #700 in response to post #695 about play calling tendencies

# 771 DeuceDouglas @ 10/26/12 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	We are looking into it as well as some gameplay issues. I will report back when I know more.

Currently my biggest issues are:

(1) The CPU gameplanning/No custom playbooks/gameplans in CCM.

It's been investigated pretty extensively in this thread and figured out that the problem with CPU playcalling is likely due to the fact that almost all teams have running plays 4-starred and passing plays half-starred resulting in very run-heavy playcalling.

Another thing in terms of playbooks/gameplanning, I don't think it'll be possible until M14 but stretching out the situations to allow for 30-40 plays as opposed to 20 would add a lot. I haven't looked into it, but I think currently the limited slots results in the potential for a lot of plays in the playbook to never be called by the CPU because they're not placed in any gameplan situation.

(2) CCM Auto-Subs

# 772 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	You also said a couple weeks ago that you would report back on the play calling tendencies and you never did. We're still waiting to see if EA is going to make the pass reaction slider actually do something as well. It's clear that you guys do know more but pick and choose what you guys comment on. I can understand limiting some of the things you talk about but if you do promise to report back I think it's only fair that you actually do.

Thats because we are still looking into it. I will report back when I have something to report. Would you prefer that I post every week that we are still looking into it?

# 773 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Welcome back. Do you know anything more about coach mode or report back when you know more? Seems there was a misunderstanding between some posters vs EA about what coach would be implemented. Some posters thought it was confirmed that coach mode would be similar to NCAA and when coach mode appeared in the patch, it was similar to prior coach mode's in Madden.

Its not a traditional coach mode. We were unable to put a complete coach mode in, but were able to allow users to select a play and watch as a coach.

# 774 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kongemeier


	Welcome back, Emmdot! Could you get the devs to take a second look at the auto-subs in CCM? I've spent 5 hours to try and get them to work. It's the last thing I need after the guys found out how to fix the CPU play calling! Thanks!

Auto-subs were supposed to be addressed but if they are not I will pass this on to the team.

We are still looking into play calling but I am unsure if it can be addressed in Madden 13.

# 775 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U_GOT_ROBBED


	I would rather you didnt change offline editing . I can deal with the problems on my own. As far as gameplay I would leave it alone since i have no confidence that another patch wont mess things up.I say move on to 14 get that game correct since every change EA is making is making the game worse and not even addressing the major faults anyway.

What are the major faults in your opinion? I know there are some big issues that people are pissed about but I want to know your opinion.

# 776 rudyjuly2 @ 10/26/12 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	Thats because we are still looking into it. I will report back when I have something to report. Would you prefer that I post every week that we are still looking into it?

I'm sorry but I don't think this is truthful. Whether or not you will fix it is one thing. Acknowledging there is a problem is another which EA hasn't done at all.

It's well documented that this is an issue. It's been documented since late August, more than two months ago. How can you guys still be looking into it and have NOTHING to report? Either you think it's a problem or you don't by now. Either you guys are going to fix it or you won't.

# 777 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I'm sorry but I don't think this is truthful. Whether or not you will fix it is one thing. Acknowledging there is a problem is another which EA hasn't done at all. It's well documented that this is an issue. It's been documented since late August, more than two months ago. How can you guys still be looking into it and have NOTHING to report? Either you think it's a problem or you don't by now. Either you guys are going to fix it or you won't.

We know its a problem and are looking into fixing but it is not likely for M13.

# 778 stoncold32 @ 10/26/12 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	....but it is not likely for M13.

No offense man, I'm sure you work hard.....but we're really tired of this "next year" stuff.

For some of us, we dont buy this game every year. I haven't bought Madden in 3-4 years because it just hasn't been good to me, and this year was finally supposed to be when it all came together. Now days it seems like EA hypes the game up like its the absolute best installment yet....then it comes out and we get the "Ehh, we'll do/fix that for next year" two months into the shelf life of the game.

I dont expect a perfect game, but even back in the PS2 days, the little things that seem to trip the game up so much this gen, seemed to be less of an issue.

All we really want is consistency. If something works fine one year, it should slightly tweaked for improvement, or just left alone the next year....instead we continually get things that work fine one year, then are broken the next year.

It's like a dog chasing it's tail but we're paying $65 dollars for it.

# 779 EmmdotFrisk @ 10/26/12 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoncold32


	No offense man, I'm sure you work hard.....but we're really tired of this "next year" stuff. For some of us, we dont buy this game every year. I haven't bought Madden in 3-4 years because it just hasn't been good to me, and this year was finally supposed to be when it all came together. Now days it seems like EA hypes the game up like its the absolute best installment yet....then it comes out and we get the "Ehh, we'll do/fix that for next year" two months into the shelf life of the game. I dont expect a perfect game, but even back in the PS2 days, the little things that seem to trip the game up so much this gen, seemed to be less of an issue. All we really want is consistency. If something works fine one year, it should slightly tweaked for improvement, or just left alone the next year....instead we continually get things that work fine one year, then are broken the next year. It's like a dog chasing it's tail but we're paying $65 dollars for it.

Sometimes a small tweak is enough to change everything, I get your point though. I would like to Madden get back to the Gen 2 glory days myself.

# 780 Cavicchi @ 10/26/12 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	Its not a traditional coach mode. We were unable to put a complete coach mode in, but were able to allow users to select a play and watch as a coach.

It is the same old (traditional) coach mode from the past. If you think there is some difference, please let me know because I haven't seen any.

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