Madden NFL 17 News Post

Madden NFL 17 Title Update #4 Available Now, Here Are The Details

09:36 AM - October 24, 2016 by gameface1324

Madden NFL 17 title update #4 is available now for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, consisting of improvements to Madden Ultimate Team.

Stability improvements for MUT Solo Challenges
Added tabbing functionality to MUT Objective List (can work on and view multiple objectives list at once now)
Added additional logic to wildcard sets inside of MUT
Other minor stability improvements

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Member Comments

# 61 NDAlum @ 10/25/16 12:44 PM

Well man do us a favor and report it when you see it. It's pretty clear that those type of posts aren't something we encourage at OS.

# 62 SeaTownGamer @ 10/25/16 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	The bigger needs take longer to address, don't you agree? It was a quick fix not for the OS crowd, but others outside of OS care for. I'm sure they will be more in store for us in the near future.

How long would that be, near the end of football season where people don't care about Madden or football anymore besides the fans of winning teams in the playoffs? The "bigger needs" need to be addressed ASAP. We're almost halfway through football season. It wouldn't be the "bigger need" if it's put in the backburners only to come out after football season is over or late into the playoffs when we already moved on to another game.

# 63 CleveCluby @ 10/25/16 01:05 PM

howboutdat. That is one of the best posts I have read in awhile. Well said.

roadman. ( I don't mind it either, it's when they repeat it in every thread thinking and making sure EA knows about it. ) Isn't that the point of any post that talks about a broken function in the game? It's the only way you are going to get EA's attention. If one person speaks out, no one pays attention, If the whole village speaks out, they start to listen, And if the village goes to the town hall and starts shouting over and over.. Something finally gets done. The problem is we keep shouting and no response from EA. If EA would acknowledge the problem, one way or the other, make a statement, and not just to a few. Then the repeat postings would stop. All we are saying, WE HAVE A PROBLEM, ARE YOU GOING TO FIX IT. And an answer would put an end to the question. We do not have an answer. So we wait. The longer you wait to fix a problem, the more anxious and angry you become.

WaitTilNextYear, The Show is one of my favorite games and IMO is the best sports game on the market. I don't play soccer or basketball, so I can't speak for those games. I have been a member of the Show board as long as I have been a member here. It's really not even a comparison to judge this site against the Show. Out of the Box the show is usually completely playable, and if there is a problem it is addressed immediately. The show is patched often and quickly and communication with the makers of the game is an ongoing thing. It's something we don't get here. The show has even continued to put out patches even now. I agree that it probably isn't as complicated to build as a FB game. The show adds new features, but constantly patches game play. We have had the same issues here for years. The same complaints over and over and instead of fixing the main issues, EA adds new stuff. So when you deal with the same problems over and over and nothing gets done and people are screaming for fundamental game play, people get angry. I personally feel the complaints on this site, or at least the majority of them are legit. And I welcome them. If enough people scream about the same issues over and over, Just maybe something will finally get done. If you want results, you have to ask for them. On the other hand, There is a lot of information and incite on this board. Some of the best modifiers of the game are here, Roster makers, Slider grues, etc.There is a lot a valuable information from great people who take the time to make the game more enjoyable for all of us, And it is also why you see the complaints because these people are serious about FB and just want a fundamental game.

# 64 charter04 @ 10/25/16 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear


	Honestly, I feel that the gloom-and-doom faction here in the Madden forums is much, much larger. I don't mean to get off track, but there are all kinds of choice adjectives (lazy, etc) and cheap shots floating around this thread about EA devs. Page back through if you can stomach it, lol. It is definitely all in the delivery. I agree completely. The only reason I even bring this up is because I clicked on this thread to see what the new patch did (I've been toying with the idea of adding Madden back into the gaming rotation) and after about 4-5 posts, the rest of the thread was basically trash to wade through with informative posts few and far in between. Lots of ranting and raving. Nothing constructive or adding to the knowledge base. It's frustrating to see when the ratio of informative posts to filler posts is so far off from what we all came to OS for in the first place.

I hear ya. I enjoy Madden. Before and after the patch. It's a fun game to me. Just ignore all the extreme cases of some here.

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# 65 howboutdat @ 10/25/16 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	howboutdat. That is one of the best posts I have read in awhile. Well said. roadman. ( I don't mind it either, it's when they repeat it in every thread thinking and making sure EA knows about it. ) Isn't that the point of any post that talks about a broken function in the game? It's the only way you are going to get EA's attention. If one person speaks out, no one pays attention, If the whole village speaks out, they start to listen, And if the village goes to the town hall and starts shouting over and over.. Something finally gets done. The problem is we keep shouting and no response from EA. If EA would acknowledge the problem, one way or the other, make a statement, and not just to a few. Then the repeat postings would stop. All we are saying, WE HAVE A PROBLEM, ARE YOU GOING TO FIX IT. And an answer would put an end to the question. We do not have an answer. So we wait. The longer you wait to fix a problem, the more anxious and angry you become. WaitTilNextYear, The Show is one of my favorite games and IMO is the best sports game on the market. I don't play soccer or basketball, so I can't speak for those games. I have been a member of the Show board as long as I have been a member here. It's really not even a comparison to judge this site against the Show. Out of the Box the show is usually completely playable, and if there is a problem it is addressed immediately. The show is patched often and quickly and communication with the makers of the game is an ongoing thing. It's something we don't get here. The show has even continued to put out patches even now. I agree that it probably isn't as complicated to build as a FB game. The show adds new features, but constantly patches game play. We have had the same issues here for years. The same complaints over and over and instead of fixing the main issues, EA adds new stuff. So when you deal with the same problems over and over and nothing gets done and people are screaming for fundamental game play, people get angry. I personally feel the complaints on this site, or at least the majority of them are legit. And I welcome them. If enough people scream about the same issues over and over, Just maybe something will finally get done. If you want results, you have to ask for them. On the other hand, There is a lot of information and incite on this board. Some of the best modifiers of the game are here, Roster makers, Slider grues, etc.There is a lot a valuable information from great people who take the time to make the game more enjoyable for all of us, And it is also why you see the complaints because these people are serious about FB and just want a fundamental game.

Well put yourself! And its very true.

People wouldnt have to repeat things so much, if they ever got addressed and fixed. So , if you dont see it being fixed, and its never acknowledged by them , then your left with the feeling, maybe they didnt read that one. Maybe it needs to be restated. Alot of these thread posts have pages upon pages of posts. I think it would be naive to think someone from EA reads thru every single post on each forum thread.

While this great quote is talking about something much larger than a video game , does that make it a false statement when talking about a video game? I think not.A true statement is a true statement. The same great man said " There comes a time when silence is betrayal" .... also i find that a true statement, even when dealing with madden.

# 66 fistofrage @ 10/25/16 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	howboutdat. That is one of the best posts I have read in awhile. Well said. roadman. ( I don't mind it either, it's when they repeat it in every thread thinking and making sure EA knows about it. ) Isn't that the point of any post that talks about a broken function in the game? It's the only way you are going to get EA's attention. If one person speaks out, no one pays attention, If the whole village speaks out, they start to listen, And if the village goes to the town hall and starts shouting over and over.. Something finally gets done. The problem is we keep shouting and no response from EA. If EA would acknowledge the problem, one way or the other, make a statement, and not just to a few. Then the repeat postings would stop. All we are saying, WE HAVE A PROBLEM, ARE YOU GOING TO FIX IT. And an answer would put an end to the question. We do not have an answer. So we wait. The longer you wait to fix a problem, the more anxious and angry you become. WaitTilNextYear, The Show is one of my favorite games and IMO is the best sports game on the market. I don't play soccer or basketball, so I can't speak for those games. I have been a member of the Show board as long as I have been a member here. It's really not even a comparison to judge this site against the Show. Out of the Box the show is usually completely playable, and if there is a problem it is addressed immediately. The show is patched often and quickly and communication with the makers of the game is an ongoing thing. It's something we don't get here. The show has even continued to put out patches even now. I agree that it probably isn't as complicated to build as a FB game. The show adds new features, but constantly patches game play. We have had the same issues here for years. The same complaints over and over and instead of fixing the main issues, EA adds new stuff. So when you deal with the same problems over and over and nothing gets done and people are screaming for fundamental game play, people get angry. I personally feel the complaints on this site, or at least the majority of them are legit. And I welcome them. If enough people scream about the same issues over and over, Just maybe something will finally get done. If you want results, you have to ask for them. On the other hand, There is a lot of information and incite on this board. Some of the best modifiers of the game are here, Roster makers, Slider grues, etc.There is a lot a valuable information from great people who take the time to make the game more enjoyable for all of us, And it is also why you see the complaints because these people are serious about FB and just want a fundamental game.

Good post. Most of the complaints seem to be coming from the offline gamers. The game played much better on the field IMO right out of the box. However, there were CFM items that needed to be addressed. They ended up patching the onfield gameplay and CFM and in the process hurt the onfield gameplay for offline sim players.

They patched in more QB accuracy so everyone from a bum to Tom Brady puts the ball on the receivers hands 99% of the time. They nerfed the kicking game so it is way too easy for many people. And they pretty much eliminated non-QB fumbles initiated by AI teammates and opponents. Getting a sim experience is pretty much impossible for me at the moment. They took what worked and gave me no way to get it back.

We can't be silent. Every year EA gives us one game at launch and patches to the online crowd at the sacrifice of the offline gamer. We need a voice too, or just working sliders. Let me see errant passes, missed field goals, and fumbles, and you won't have to read my posts because I'll be too busy enjoying the game.

# 67 howboutdat @ 10/25/16 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fistofrage


	We can't be silent. Every year EA gives us one game at launch and patches to the online crowd at the sacrifice of the offline gamer. We need a voice too, or just working sliders. Let me see errant passes, missed field goals, and fumbles, and you won't have to read my posts because I'll be too busy enjoying the game.

One thing id note here. As a online only CFM guy, i can assure you we( online sim CFM heads) want to see the same things you want to see in gameplay, but there is another section of "onliners" , who are not sim minded and most dont play CFM, who do want the things we want removed,and seem to have a larger voice with EA somehow.....

# 68 roadman @ 10/25/16 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaTownGamer


	How long would that be, near the end of football season where people don't care about Madden or football anymore besides the fans of winning teams in the playoffs? The "bigger needs" need to be addressed ASAP. We're almost halfway through football season. It wouldn't be the "bigger need" if it's put in the backburners only to come out after football season is over or late into the playoffs when we already moved on to another game.

They just put out a title update 2 weeks ago. They just said last week they found a fix for the punting issue and it will be fixed at some point. They just said last week they are analyzing the QBA slider.

Do you think they can fix isues and have the fix go through their testing and certification process and MS/Sony's process in a weeks time, then yeah, put all the pressure you want on EA to hurry up a patch for the sake of the football season. If it's a good patch, people will hold onto beyond the NFL season if they are NFL fans. I know I kept 16 till 17 came out.

Cleve, I'm just saying constantly beating the same drum over and over again(ie repeating the same message) isn't tolerated here. Plus, it won't deliver any fixes that much quicker, either, based on past experiences. In addition, Cleve, I've told you that your issue will be fixed at some point. They don't give time tables or exact dates, because if that date is missed, there is a louder uproar.

howboutdat- I agree up to a point where to follow the rules of the site you are using your voice.

This used to be a place where the former regime used to interact with the community, but we all know (the vets at least) how that ended. The developers interact with most of the fans on Twitter.

# 69 CleveCluby @ 10/25/16 02:57 PM

I Couldn't agree more. We all want something different from the game. There are so many flaws, but most of them can be adjusted if you spend enough time with the sliders. There are certain ones that can't that just kill the game experience, some have work a rounds, some don't.

When playing Franchise in CPU vs.CPU or play of the moment, you constantly see when the QB decides to try and scramble or run, or whatever it is he does. He will run straight toward the side line, He has a wide open field if he just took off up the middle, when he reaches the side line he will make an abrupt cut and start running down the side line. Then he will cross the line of scrimmage, He could run for another 15 yds, but instead he will throw the ball. And of course there is a penalty. It happens over and over.

Once inside the 10 yd line, don�t even bother to try and run the ball especially from within the 5yl. 90% of the time you will be tackled for a loss and you can always count on a false start penalty in crucial situations.

Way too many tackles for loss in the running game. Some of these issues can be avoided if you are thumb jockeying. But not all of us do that.

These things do not make the game unplayable, just frustrating, and as I said for thumb jockeys some can be avoided.

But the biggest issue for me as I have said over and over is the kicking game. It completely ruins the game for me with my style of play. Some say there is a work a round by simming, But I get the same result rather I sim or not. I truly believe it is simply a wind issue and it could be fixed just by letting us shut off the wind. PROBLEM SOLVED. The other issue is the CPU FG attempts, I don't even care if they made it too easy and kicks are automatic. It's been that way forever. But the problem is the CPU will try 60 yd FG's, kicking from midfield and they rarely ever make them, especially when they are against the wind. Thus giving me the ball with great field position every time. Where is the simple logic? I am going to try and lower the CPU KICKERS POWER RATING; I am thinking that if he doesn�t have a strong KP rating, they might not try a long FG. But I don�t know what makes them decide to kick, if it�s a combination between the wind, KP, or just the logic in the playbook. You didn't see this in 16, Why is this problem now. I am not a game developer, but I truly think just letting us adjust the wind, giving us the ability to turn it off would fix all these issues in the kicking game.

Roadman say's they have acknowledged this and it will be fixed at some point. And he is in the know. So I guess if I want to enjoy the game, I will just have to take his word for it and wait. Play some games and do a lot more testing with sliders and somehow try to get a balance. I am not having the robo QB problem and the high percentage of completions. I ave. from 55 to 70 % completions in my games.

Maybe that's why I don't know some of the answers, I don't use twitter.

# 70 roadman @ 10/25/16 03:04 PM

Just to be clear, I've only acknowledged the punting issue.

# 71 4thQtrStre5S @ 10/25/16 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear


	I don't know how you guys do it here in the Madden Forum. I really don't see why anyone would want to come here for information. This forum is filled with so much whining and complaining, all caps, and posters openly taking blatant shots at EA every chance they get. Seeing this makes me glad I'm still playing a baseball game and don't visit this forum often.

You haven't been on many other forums, or the EA Madden Facebook page have you? This forum is the cleanest and most respectful forum in regards to Madden and their Devs...

# 72 roadman @ 10/25/16 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thQtrStre5S


	You haven't been on many other forums, or the EA Madden Facebook page have you? This forum is the cleanest and most respectful forum in regards to Madden and their Devs...

Twitter has it's moments, too.

And just to reiterate, I asked Clint to verify on Twitter if the punting into the wind fix was coming because I couldn't find the tweet, in case someone doubted me and ask to link the tweet. Cleve, you will now need to take Clint's word for it, too.

This was Clint's response just now:

fix coming, not live yet.

Now, there is no need to ask when because they don't even know, yet and even if they did know, they won't nail down a date.

# 73 CleveCluby @ 10/25/16 04:29 PM

Thank you so much Roady.. YOU DA MAN.. Always appreciated. In that case, I shall rest my case and bide my time.. Thanks again... And most likely, if they fix the punts, that will fix the kicking game all together.. YEAAAAAAAAAAA. applause, applause...

# 74 roadman @ 10/25/16 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	Thank you so much Roady.. YOU DA MAN.. Always appreciated. In that case, I shall rest my case and bide my time.. Thanks again... And most likely, if they fix the punts, that will fix the kicking game all together.. YEAAAAAAAAAAA. applause, applause...

I appreciate the comments:

So, what's the difference between the post you just quoted and my stating before that a fix was coming that I recalled Clint mentioning last week?

It's all good, I just don't understand it.

After being a senior poster on these boards for awhile now, I would expect more than benefit of the doubt when I am posting something, it's not just lip service, I'm quoting the developers.

I've tried for other people and other issues too, but sometimes I don't get answers to those issues.

# 75 njmcfreak @ 10/25/16 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	am not having the robo QB problem and the high percentage of completions. I ave. from 55 to 70 % completions in my games.

The problem is that whenever I get pressure the computer obviously commits intentional grounding. It ends up being realistic in the stats but the gameplay is absolutely terrible.

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# 76 CleveCluby @ 10/25/16 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	I appreciate the comments: So, what's the difference between the post you just quoted and my stating before that a fix was coming that I recalled Clint mentioning last week? It's all good, I just don't understand it. After being a senior poster on these boards for awhile now, I would expect more than benefit of the doubt when I am posting something, it's not just lip service, I'm quoting the developers. I've tried for other people and other issues too, but sometimes I don't get answers to those issues.

In answer to your question. I have corresponded with you for a long time, spoken with you over the phone, You are the one that turned me on to the show and coaches mode many years ago. I value your opinion and know your reputation, You also advised me to join this site, I don't know if you remember all that, But I do.

When you first posted that it ( would be fixed at some point ) I had absolutely no doubt that you were told that. To me though it sounded as if you were given the old standard answer, In the way it was worded in my opinion, It was, ( OK, We will get around to it someday, It's on the back burner... It was like if we have time, we will look into it, just not important. ) That left me with a question and a negative. Nothing to do with you at all.

In your last post you said... WE HAVE FOUND A FIX OR THE PUNTING ISSUE. Now that is a definitive answer. This tells me they have worked on or working on it and it is going to be tune file or a patch for sure sooner or later. That is a big difference to me. No guess work in wondering if they were ever going to fix it and how soon,This is a positive.

I hope that makes some kind of sense to you. Knowing they are doing something is a big difference in wondering if they will ever do anything. It really is as simple as that.

So it was never questioning or doubting you, It was questioning there response to you. Now there is no question, it is just waiting on the fix.

So once again, I thank you for looking out for us and passing on our concerns.

# 77 roadman @ 10/25/16 05:58 PM

Cleve, just to let you know, when I did say originally, "They found a fix and we will fix it at some point," from Clint on Twitter.

I guess that last part means something different to different people. I've listened to the interviews that Clint and Rex give. They are genuine when they give us information, but one thing I've noticed, they won't say when it will happen and that is for good reason as I explained earlier.

I knew Clint didn't mean originally, "it's on the back burner," just based on listening to interviews and Twitter.

It's hard to convey that over the internet.

# 78 BlackBetty15 @ 10/25/16 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	I appreciate the comments: So, what's the difference between the post you just quoted and my stating before that a fix was coming that I recalled Clint mentioning last week? It's all good, I just don't understand it. After being a senior poster on these boards for awhile now, I would expect more than benefit of the doubt when I am posting something, it's not just lip service, I'm quoting the developers. I've tried for other people and other issues too, but sometimes I don't get answers to those issues.

It's because you have Aaron Rogers in your avatar bro...hard to trust him since Denver snatched his soul last year so your just guilty by association 😂😂😂 He is on MY FFL so I WANT...NEED TO believe in him.

# 79 CleveCluby @ 10/25/16 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman

Punting issue will be fixed at some point, per Clint.

This was your first post on the PATCH COMPLETELY BROKE PUNTING AND KICKING GAME.

Sorry if I misread or misunderstood it. I apologize. In my mind I read it as posted in my other post. But the good news is it is being addressed for sure and hopefully will be fixed soon. So as far as I am concerned, Case closed until further notice.

# 80 cuoreceltico @ 10/26/16 03:09 AM

Simply you can talk with "all is good fan boy". It's like talking with some of fundamentalist religious, they simply haven't any criticism are only ready to defend their religion.

About the tuner and the game it is quite unacceptable that some kind of issue that actually ruining the game aren't just fixed. End of discussion.

p.s at least last year tuners was better oriented.

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