Madden NFL Series

[IronCity]

NE has a lot of roster changes, jersey number reissues, a few new signings. Just dowloaded the new roster update but can confirm it cannnot be used for a career mode yet. Odd because they ask you if you want to use the recently downloaded roster in your career, but then give you the old one....which no longer exists on your hdd.

http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/article/madden-nfl-13-week-1-roster-update

 

[Appswah]

Bit annoyed really as I thought the whole point of having a online CC (whether single player or not) was for small updates and roster changes to be available as soon as they upload them. I can't see why we have to wait longer for the other game modes to get a roster update.

 

[IronCity]

Bit annoyed really as I thought the whole point of having a online CC (whether single player or not) was for small updates and roster changes to be available as soon as they upload them. I can't see why we have to wait longer for the other game modes to get a roster update.

I think it is because EA has so much scripted BS in that career mode that they need to restructure the architecture before putting more players in. If they just gave us old franchise mode we would be off an running. I would draw a comparison to FIFA12's scripted transfers but at least we could start a career there with customized rosters.

Since EA missed out on a defensive back the steelers have, and all the bounty gate players such as Jonathan Vilma, I sure hope they release another update soon, or at least include these new changes with the CC update.

EDIT: damn it all, they didn't even get the numbers correct. I have linebackers wearing 40numbers. That is not even legal in the NFL, only in preseason. And we cannot edit numbers and have them stick for CC. They better fix this for the week.

 

[Appswah]

I've just restarted a CC and it does use a different roster as there's the preseason roster of 75 (i think it's 75?) If they had put the final cuts in there wouldn't be much do in the first pre-season apart from the games. This doesn't excuse the fact players are missing though.

 

[IronCity]

I've just restarted a CC and it does use a different roster as there's the preseason roster of 75 (i think it's 75?) If they had put the final cuts in there wouldn't be much do in the first pre-season apart from the games. This doesn't excuse the fact players are missing though.

don't get fooled. Steelers signed a new punter, old one is still in CC, yet new one is in the new roster download this morning. That was my signal player I checked on first.

 

[Appswah]

Yeah I've just noticed Jeff Demps etc are missing.

 

[IronCity]

Complaints arising that the latest update causes you PS3 to crash unless you sign out before shutting the game off. This was the update from Tuesday that was supposed to stabilize things

becoming more of a disaster every day.

latest roster update planned still missing NFL players and not fixing number problems. I haven't played since Sunday morning so haven't updated the game yet.

 

[IronCity]

I still have played less Madden 13 than any previous version because of issues. And now FIFA has my attention. Look the list of recent fixes being pushed out this week

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

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

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.

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.

Tuning/Fixes:

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.

 

[Appswah]

Just got a pick six with Big Vince Wilfork :lmao:

Playing against the Titans, Jones goes to tackle Lockyer and the ball flicks up into the air for Wilfork to intercept and run it on home!

 

[IronCity]

haven't played in over a month. Last nights NBC game has instilled the bug in me a little bit.

 

[Appswah]

Started a 2nd career with the Redskins (again haha) to run alongside the patriots career mode just for something a little harder. I've stuck it on all madden too which is killing me haha. I went 17-0 up against the saints only for them to comeback and demolish me 24-38, I say demolish as no points were scored in the 4th quarter. 5 touchdowns in 2 quarters. Threw 4 interceptions as well :facepalm:

 

[IronCity]

I remember the days of Madden 06-08 when the CPU would run a 70yd touchdown right before the half or end of game if they were down. The running back would run straight for that 70 yards, never cutting, and breaking 4-5 tackles along the way. Infuriating. PES players have no idea what scripting is until they experienced this.

 

[Bish]

God, I remember stuff like that. I'd be holding their QB to mostly short gains and then an 80 yard bomb from no where, with my secondary suddenly turning into crap.

 

[Appswah]

I swear the CPU ignores me tapping triangle to catch and interception and the ball just hits my players helmet and drops to the floor. However throw a ball within 6 foot of a CPU controlled safety or a cornerback and bam interception. Might need to fiddle with the sliders abit.

I do love this game though, especially now I've got alot better at running the ball..Struggled like hell at first.

 

[IronCity]

I swear the CPU ignores me tapping triangle to catch and interception and the ball just hits my players helmet and drops to the floor. However throw a ball within 6 foot of a CPU controlled safety or a cornerback and bam interception. Might need to fiddle with the sliders abit.

I do love this game though, especially now I've got alot better at running the ball..Struggled like hell at first.

that is what I was saying the other day. some very weird timing on tapping the button when All-Madden level to catch the ball. I often will tap the button to catch the ball on All-Pro level but sometimes I let the cpu do the work when an important catch so it doesn't get foiled by the weird timing. I think it gets locked into an animation catch so the button timing doesn't work right. Has been the case since Madden has existed.

 

[Appswah]

Getting back into this. Found some slider settings which seem to be working nicely and started up a CC as the Raiders coach. First off traded a 5th (or 6th can't remember) round pick to the Seahawks for Matt Flynn. Got Nick Collins and Kellen Winslow in as they were FA. Winslow seems to keep dropping open passes but makes some insane catches in traffic - weird.

Pre-Season consisted of me playing the 1st half of the game with Palmer at QB then 2nd half with Flynn. Just trying to decide who should be my starter - I decided to stick with Palmer. Went 4-0 in pre-season beating the Cowboys, Cardinals, Lions and Seahawks. Seahawks being a close game 20-17.

Onto the regular season results:

vs Chargers: Win - 38-10
@ Dolphins: Win 28-3
vs Steelers: Win 17-9 (Pick six in 4th quarter)
@ Broncos: Loss 49-28 - Started strongly only for Manning and Decker to tear me to pieces.

Bye Week in Week 5 so I'm now in Week 6 @ The Falcons.

In 4 Season Games so far:

Palmer: 1,211 yards 10 TD's 1 INT 302.8 Average Yards per Game :smug:
Flynn: 250 yards 4 TD's 1 INT 62.5 Average Yards per Game

I like to bring Flynn on in the 4th If I feel the game is won. Palmer tends to fumble in the 4th quarter if he gets sacked - Something to do with stamina I'm guessing.

I'd like to get more of a running game going but really am struggling.

McFadden: 47 att Yards 204 4.3 Avg 1 TD 51 Avg Yards Per Game 1 Fumble

Receiving - Hayward-Bey being my go to guy:

Hayward-Bey(WR): 27 rec 599 yards 22.2 AVG 149.8 avg per game 8 TD
Myers (TE): 10 rec 119 yards 11.9 AVG 29.8 AVG per game 0 TD
Winslow (TE): 10 rec 137 yards 13.7 avg 45.7 avg per game 1 TD
McFadden(HB): 8 rec 144 yards 18avg 36avg per game 2 TD

Other WR's are not impressing :no: HWB carrying my team :lol:

 

[IronCity]

glad to see you are still going at madden. I haven't played since november, however with free agency in the works, it gets me excited to manually move some players around and start up again.

given the only reason I owned a ps1 and ps2 was to play madden, my lack of playing is shocking to myself. I am at least one hundred games down from my typical playing rate.

 

[Appswah]

I hadn't really played it in ages but decided to boot it up the other night and really enjoying it again. Last night I played for hours, before I knew it it was like 1.30am haha.

 

[Appswah]

Might have to up the difficulty to All Madden.. Just smashed the Falcons 28-5 I did give up a safety though! Dropped my control like a tit.

4-1 ftw

 

[IronCity]

Might have to up the difficulty to All Madden.. Just smashed the Falcons 28-5 I did give up a safety though! Dropped my control like a tit.

4-1 ftw

i would drop too many balls on all madden as you are forced to actively catch every ball with your controller. I find that I already hit the catch button but on really easy catches I don't want to muck it up.

i think I would turn those cpu defensive sliders up before jumping to all madden.