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Letter to EA 
Posted on September 19, 2014 at 01:31 PM.
The "BEST MADDEN EVER", those were the words I used to describe Madden 15 the first couple of weeks of launch leading up to the first roster update and patch. Shortly afterwards, I began to notice how much this game, although improved game-play wise, is still lacking in the "football sim" area. I understand that many of the players on Madden play the "ranked" mode and they tend to expect to get 60 min. football scores in 24 min. games, and I have no problem with that, but where is the mode for the “Real Football” guy? Why not create a mode for us?

The mode where you play 15 min. quarters with, the full presentation of offline head-to-head, fatigue that's progressive throughout the game, actual penalties (the average per team in the NFL is 6) like pass interference and the occasional holding call, and a record keeping system similar to the "ranked" mode. I understand most people skip the cut scenes and half-time stats and all that, but I don't and I know guys that would also love this in an online mode. EA always asks us the fans, the consumer, what we would want to see and I would like to see the full game, online, where I can play against my friends and enjoy the full game of football that Madden can provide. Why take away a mode like "Community" where I could create this atmosphere with 15 min. quarters? Why take away my choice of watching the cut scenes and animations that make offline modes so immersing, and my ability to enjoy this with my online friends? This is the "Best Madden Ever" as far as game-play is concerned, which puts a magnifying glass over the fact that even the coin toss has been removed in order to “speed up” the game for the casual players. I don't think I am asking for much with this, all of these things are already in the game just not available to me online where I can enjoy them with my friends.

A "Real Football" mode should be there, let us decide if we want to play that way or not. Or, add in the option for “presentation” and “real penalties” and “real fatigue” in "head-to-head vs. a friend" mode and let us make that decision. Even if you just bring back the “Community” mode and add the options for “presentation”, that would be awesome. I just need the ability to play solid football and enjoy the presentation that's available offline with my friends online. Otherwise, I hear the NFL denied the rights to exclusivity for this Madden franchise and there is another company out there just waiting to make my dream football game a reality.
Comments
# 1 jjazwick @ Sep 19
You said it!!!! EA are you listening????
 
# 2 alabamarob @ Sep 19
Good post. I disagree that this the best madden ever, but I agree with the premise of the post. I have given up on sim football games, and the months of august and september are always bad video game months for me. I play more soccer on my console then football. That is sad.
 
# 3 Eski33 @ Sep 19
Nice post. I have enjoyed this game more than any other Madden in recent history. I've learned to accept that no game will ever be perfect. I do believe that EA is back on track with this series.
 
# 4 Mike Lowe @ Sep 20
Well said.
 
# 5 Lisac @ Sep 20
MossMan I agree with you a 110% but if they make the perfect game where do they go from there? People aren't going to buy a game for 60 bucks every year just for a roster update. Tryst me I thought they were close to nailing it with I believe it was 10 or 11 and than BOOM they stripped it clean when they didn't need to. My 2 BIGGEST complaints are
NO editing of roster classes
& NO 1 button 32 team control (something that could be easily put back in)
Others than that most fun I've had in years with Madden
 
# 6 CoachDavid @ Sep 20
I can't get my self to buy Madden, and I had Madden every year since 97. I would get the game day one and even at midnight. This changed after I played campus legend in NCAA and imported my player into madden.
I was OK with the QB vision cone because it added a dimension to the game which is sorely missing. I that next year when they made it optional was the realization that Madden fans ask for better football but this requires us to change how we play the game.
So, my name is David and I am a Maddenholic...I have not purchase Madden in three years. I often look at the box and read forum posts, but I take it one day at a time.
I will wait for completion to EA...long like 2k5...
 
# 7 Beastly Wayz @ Sep 20
A "Real Football" mode should be there, let us decide if we want to play that way or not. Or, add in the option for “presentation” and “real penalties” and “real fatigue” in "head-to-head vs. a friend" mode and let us make that decision. - I've been hoping for this way to long and realize that EA wants more of the arcade fan than the sim fan.
 
# 8 cjallure24 @ Sep 20
We've been crying for this for years. Great post, but it will fall on deaf ears. They simply could not care less. We are the minority, and that doesn't work in our favor. The only thing we could do, is not buy the game. Which we all know won't happen. We hold out for hope, and are constantly disappointed. I'm sorry, but the only company that listens, is 2K. They listen to the sim community.
 
# 9 jpeters1734 @ Sep 21
it is the best madden ever. Which past game was better? Though that means about as much as being the tallest midget in the room. Madden 15 is still far from perfect.
 
# 10 RexDEAFootball @ Sep 22
Your comments are not falling on deaf ears. Please keep the feedback coming as myself and others monitor these boards regularly. We are looking into multiple features that speak to what you propose above. Thanks everyone else for the ideas proposed above, please keep it coming.
 
# 11 chunt04 @ Sep 22
@RexDEAFootball, The biggest thing we want is customization. This means more sliders to tune gameplay the way we see fit, and the ability to have penalties that work (If a slider is tuned to 100, it should happen extremely often. The same applies for QBA, which when tuned to 0, should be extremely difficult to even complete a simple pass). We also want customization of features. We should be able to completely customize our franchise mode options ( player position changes, schemes, practice squad, IR options). Do yourself a favor and take a look at what has people so excited about this year's NBA2K. The sheer amount of customization to MyLeague and the amount of sliders for gameplay is incredible! Imagine that with Madden! You guys are on the right track and this is the Best Madden Ever on the field. The game just needs to be fleshed out and customizable to each user's tastes. Thanks for listening.
 
# 12 sticks323 @ Sep 22
Create a CFM with 15 mins n increase the fatigue. I think ppl would join a league like that. Sounds like it would be some fun.
 
# 13 tanchl @ Sep 23
@RexDEAFootball- True or closer representation of penalties would be huge. Of course, that would be an element of the whole package that would create that real football experience to which WFERGUSON05 originally stated. Thank you for your attention. Hopefully in the near future we will see a true football experience.
 
# 14 MSU ILLEST @ Sep 23
Great post! I really wish they would give us the options you posted. They have catered to the hardcore community enough. Give the sims guys some love.
 
# 15 stos5363 @ Sep 23
@ RexDEAFootballFirst off, I think Madden is an improvement this year but it could be better as you've said before here are my ideas and feedback Rex . I think presentation and graphics are phenomenal and made a big leap this year. When I saw the QB run outs using CBS presentation I jumped off my sofa yelling because its one of things I've wanted for a while. I know some would say its not important but I disagree its the small things that count. The only thing that ruins it for me is that the stadium transforms when you start a game. Maybe we can get actual footage from around the stadium & city like NHL 15 does. I would love more in depth commentary from Jim and phill (Ie. Player in jury's, pro bowl selections players have had, player roles in the game plan etc.). Crowd reactions are better this year but the energy from stadium to stadium should vary. When we play in Seattle the fans should be going crazy and crowd noice should be at highest. If I'm driving down field with 2 minutes to go on the road I should feel the intensity and pressure of the moment. Also cleats for lineman should be updated Nike has a couple pair I see almost every lineman with and would love to see under armor cleats for Cam Newton. Gameplay wise I would love to see authentic zone blocking where the lineman actually take there hedge steps. Zone chucking looked good but can be improved I think most people mentioned realistic penalties as well. We needs more qb throws as well I would love to be able through back shoulder passes. That would go with db and wr interactions which are non existent I want to be able to fight for the ball in the air as a wr or db . Weight and strength needs to feel like it matters during tackling & blocking as well. Hurry up offense should have more of a negative impact on teams that don't run hurry up offense the hole game. Players should have more traits to distinguish them properly weather there hidden or not. I believe madden 08 had a great idea with the weapons traits players had. Ccm needs to be more immersive let us sign guys to the practice sqaud to develop a not ready rookie. Let us Build our own stadiums from scratch, build and draft for an expansion team
 

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