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Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise & Owner Mode Articles From Around the Web

03:01 PM - May 20, 2013 by Kevin26385

With the announcements of Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise and Owner Mode, there were quite a few articles written around the web today. Below are some that were found. If you find any, please add it in the comments and we'll add it here. Some of the writers, which include Game Changers are scattered through this thread answering questions.

Madden NFL 25 CFM: Owner Mode & NCAA import are back (GoodGameBro)
Keep Fans Happy�Or Break Their Hearts�as an NFL Owner in Madden 25 (Kotaku)
Madden NFL 25 devs resurrect Owner Mode for Connected Franchise (Polygon)
Top 5 Relocation Targets for Madden NFL 25′s Owner Mode (UTC)
Madden NFL 25 : Connected Franchise Mode Information (TSO)
Top 5 Things to Know about Connected Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 25 (UTC)
Madden NFL 25 Quick Hits: New Progression Changes in Connected Franchise Mode (UTC)
Madden NFL 25 Quick Hits: New Progression Changes in CFM (MyMaddenPad)
The Return Of Owner's Mode (Game Informer)
Connected Franchise: Owner Mode Puts You In Control (MyMaddenPad)
Madden NFL 25: Connected Franchise Preview (TSO)

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# 81 DeuceDouglas @ 05/20/13 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trick13


	While I am guessing they will, I hope the CPU teams have a significant "predisposition" to retain the same name, or bring back a old one - Oilers - I really don't want to see Brooklyn Beats in my NFL fantasy world - perhaps an option to "lock" CPU teams into their names at the very least - If I gotta fly to London and play the Crumpets I am gonna lose my freaking mind.

Just came across this that sounds pretty interesting:

Quote:


	When creating the team relocation feature, EA went to the NFL and procured a list of viable NFL cities. After doing that, they created a selection of team names and back stories for each city. Want to move to Brooklyn and recreate the Dodgers, go ahead! How about move another franchise to Houston and resurrect the Oilers? You can do that too. In one of the smarter design decision in my opinion, EA took each city/name combination and asked Nike to create various uniforms for each combination. That means each uniform will be professionally done, so I won�t ever have to play a team that uses �grass green� as a main color choice.

I really like the sound of that. It almost reminds of what NFL Fever did with the made up teams for their 'fantasy challenge' or whatever it was called.

# 82 drk3351 @ 05/20/13 11:43 PM

Wait so this isn't all the news to CCM? There is more coming on later days for THIS mode

# 83 DeuceDouglas @ 05/20/13 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drk3351


	Wait so this isn't all the news to CCM? There is more coming on later days for THIS mode

Seems to be. There is still an NDA looming over certain stuff so not everything has been unveiled quite yet. Don't know if we'll necessarily get it tomorrow with the Xbox unveil, but I would anticipate some more CFM news this week.

# 84 DJ @ 05/21/13 12:12 AM

I like what I'm hearing but why was all of this not in Madden 13? Was Madden 13 just an IE and CCM beta? That's what it feels like with all of the options that were removed being re-introduced this year.

I'll still need to see how the CPU plays in CF. If the AI is as bad as last year, I'll be staying far away.

# 85 DirtyJerz32 @ 05/21/13 12:19 AM

Quick question... I've been looking, but I didn't find an answer.

If I run a online CC and we have 7 owners, but some doesn't want to do all the owner stuff would they be able to still be in the league? Or will there be a auto manage mode like NCAA does with recruiting.

# 86 DeuceDouglas @ 05/21/13 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 32


	Quick question... I've been looking, but I didn't find an answer. If I run a online CC and we have 7 owners, but some doesn't want to do all the owner stuff would they be able to still be in the league? Or will there be a auto manage mode like NCAA does with recruiting.

I believe they could just play as a coach rather than an owner.

# 87 Chiefsfan881129 @ 05/21/13 01:57 AM

Couple questions for Cory.

#1 is the pro bowl back in & playable? If so is it still the Standard AFC & NFC Helmets or have they finally added the individual team helmets?

#2 I know you said no coordinators are in but is there real life coaches in the free agent coaches pool that can be hired as HC?

#3 do the coaches that retire come out of retirement to coach again? What about players when they retire do they come back to play or even come back to be a HC?

# 4 has preseason subs been fixed last year kickers would replace punters & 2nd team players were never subbed for 3rd team guys. Plus starting defensive players never seemed to get subbed from game for good.

#5 how is the weather in can we choose the weather & temp like a few yrs ok as I would love to see sub 0 temps or a foggy blizzard sub 0 game which we ain't seen in madden in yrs?

I would love to see dynamic weather where it changes troughout the game like the dynamic skies we got last yr which is hopefully back!

#6 can legends be used in owner mode part of CFM? If so can I sign say berry sanders to lions &there was a mention u can talk Jimmy Johnson out of retirement is this true if so what about.other great coaches like Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher to name couple? What about legendary owners as I see Eddie Dolbarto Jr is in so what will be roles for Legendary Owners like him who currently don't own a team?

Thanks for taking the time to awnser these!

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

# 88 Trackball @ 05/21/13 02:41 AM

Is there a fantasy draft option for OFFLINE coach/owner modes this year?

I kept getting disconnected during my one-man private online league in M13...but wow, I loved the in-game Twitter reaction to the news that every single player was going to be re-drafted. It made me wonder how a real-life breaking-news article would read, should this happen in real life (after all, what better way to ensure parity?)

Makes me wonder what would happen if this was demanded by NHL owners, given the labor disputes under Bettman's watch...but that's for another forum, obviously.

Oh, and how long can Owner Mode go on for? Last time I had a Madden that had Owner Mode (M2004), it made you retire after 30 seasons. Is it unrealistic to play indefinitely? Of course. But it's sure a nice thing to have.

# 89 mestevo @ 05/21/13 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Trackball


	Is there a fantasy draft option for OFFLINE coach/owner modes this year? I kept getting disconnected during my one-man private online league in M13...but wow, I loved the in-game Twitter reaction to the news that every single player was going to be re-drafted. It made me wonder how a real-life breaking-news article would read, should this happen in real life (after all, what better way to ensure parity?) Makes me wonder what would happen if this was demanded by NHL owners, given the labor disputes under Bettman's watch...but that's for another forum, obviously. Oh, and how long can Owner Mode go on for? Last time I had a Madden that had Owner Mode (M2004), it made you retire after 30 seasons. Is it unrealistic to play indefinitely? Of course. But it's sure a nice thing to have.

https://twitter.com/Josh_Looman/stat...32682971123712

TravisR ‏
any news on bringing fantasy draft back to connected careers offline mode?

Josh Looman
it’s back.

# 90 brza37 @ 05/21/13 05:41 AM

In a couple blogs they mentioned that there are new comissioner controls/tools. Could one of the EAGCs please post a full list of the commish controls?

# 91 d11king @ 05/21/13 05:46 AM

Wait couple questions...

I'm already set on moving the Rams back to Los Angeles, if I were to do that, when creating the stadium, is the location predetermined (for background purposes) or would there be an option to have downtown buildings in the background of the stadium or a typical generic backdrop (Ralph Wilson Stadium). And also, I skimmed it somewhere in here, but as far as jerseys, would I be able to keep the Rams current uniforms when relocating or do I have to make a new one (which I wouldn't mind if the jersey creations weren't so blegh)

# 92 Sheen_O_Mack @ 05/21/13 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d11king


	Wait couple questions... I'm already set on moving the Rams back to Los Angeles, if I were to do that, when creating the stadium, is the location predetermined (for background purposes) or would there be an option to have downtown buildings in the background of the stadium or a typical generic backdrop (Ralph Wilson Stadium). And also, I skimmed it somewhere in here, but as far as jerseys, would I be able to keep the Rams current uniforms when relocating or do I have to make a new one (which I wouldn't mind if the jersey creations weren't so blegh)

You can keep the original jerseys

# 93 87Birdman @ 05/21/13 10:02 AM

Quick question and I didn't see if it was posted so sorry if it was already answered.

But are position changes in? Say I switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3 I would like to turn those OLB into DE's but having to do it in the depth chart is annoying, so this would be great news if it is in.

Thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions.

# 94 RynoAid @ 05/21/13 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefsfan881129


	Couple questions for Cory. #1 is the pro bowl back in & playable? If so is it still the Standard AFC & NFC Helmets or have they finally added the individual team helmets? I don't believe it is playable... not 100% sure, but i don't remember the option to do so. #2 I know you said no coordinators are in but is there real life coaches in the free agent coaches pool that can be hired as HC? Yes, real life coaches are in the pool and coaches will also retire and can come out of retirement. #3 do the coaches that retire come out of retirement to coach again? What about players when they retire do they come back to play or even come back to be a HC? Players will not come back as coaches this year, but it has been mentioned as something we would like to see # 4 has preseason subs been fixed last year kickers would replace punters & 2nd team players were never subbed for 3rd team guys. Plus starting defensive players never seemed to get subbed from game for good. I believe kickers and punter will be able to perform both jobs this year despite their position designation #5 how is the weather in can we choose the weather & temp like a few yrs ok as I would love to see sub 0 temps or a foggy blizzard sub 0 game which we ain't seen in madden in yrs? I would love to see dynamic weather where it changes troughout the game like the dynamic skies we got last yr which is hopefully back! Don't have an answer here. #6 can legends be used in owner mode part of CFM? If so can I sign say berry sanders to lions &there was a mention u can talk Jimmy Johnson out of retirement is this true if so what about.other great coaches like Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher to name couple? What about legendary owners as I see Eddie Dolbarto Jr is in so what will be roles for Legendary Owners like him who currently don't own a team? There are legendary coaches available out of the box. I'm not sure about signing legend players if you choose to be an owner or coach. Thanks for taking the time to awnser these! Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

answers in green above.

# 95 RynoAid @ 05/21/13 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brza37


	In a couple blogs they mentioned that there are new comissioner controls/tools. Could one of the EAGCs please post a full list of the commish controls?

I believe you can

- Clear Salary Cap Penalties
- View transaction log
- Reset Games (i need to confirm, my notes where sketchy here)

# 96 RynoAid @ 05/21/13 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Birdman


	Quick question and I didn't see if it was posted so sorry if it was already answered. But are position changes in? Say I switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3 I would like to turn those OLB into DE's but having to do it in the depth chart is annoying, so this would be great news if it is in. Thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions.

I recall Josh saying there would be a point in the offseason where you can change positions, will have to confirm though

# 97 Calvin_Johnson81 @ 05/21/13 10:24 AM

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	When creating the team relocation feature, EA went to the NFL and procured a list of viable NFL cities. After doing that, they created a selection of team names and back stories for each city. Want to move to Brooklyn and recreate the Dodgers, go ahead! How about move another franchise to Houston and resurrect the Oilers? You can do that too. In one of the smarter design decision in my opinion, EA took each city/name combination and asked Nike to create various uniforms for each combination. That means each uniform will be professionally done, so I won�t ever have to play a team that uses �grass green� as a main color choice.

This is my favorite part of everything I have read so far!

# 98 secondsolution @ 05/21/13 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RynoAid


	I recall Josh saying there would be a point in the offseason where you can change positions, will have to confirm though

I read this in one of the blogs by a GC.

I also have a couple of questions if you don't mind.

1) Is it possible to just sim a full season? Or is it still week by week?

2) Do the auto-subs work properly? i.e. is it possible to set up a RB tandem through correct auto-subs?

3) I have heard that player morale is in the game, how big a role does it play and does it add an extra dimension to managing your roster?

Thank you mate for answering and all the information you and the other Game Changers are providing the community.

# 99 patsfan1993 @ 05/21/13 12:56 PM

I don't post much, but wanted to say thanks for taking the time to answer questions and give out information. Appreciated.

# 100 EMbow513 @ 05/21/13 01:13 PM

So I can play games in owner mode and edit player bodies in team management?

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