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if its possible can they make it so that u can save your roster once u have downloaded updates for the roster during the season. cause i had the saints and they change some lineups on the wr and whenever i played i had to change my wr around to how i like them.

Hi Pastapadre,

Can you check to see if improve the playbooks for both Madden and NCAA. From the look of the videos the look the same. Thanks

There are so many questions, but here's a simple one:

Does Madden 09 have a halftime show?

Madden 08 had that strange, poorly conceived highlight list. Hopefully, that's gone.

I'm curious about in-game saves; yes or no?

I'm also interested to know if there will be more randomness to the weather; more wind, etc. And, will something like wind effect the passing game?

For all three games:

1. Export a team
minor for some people, but if you play franchise modes it is a fun thing to use the team you built online, against friends, etc. instead of just having them in your franchise.

2. Progression details
Could you find out any details on player progressions for the games. Also important for some people who play franchise modes.

Thanks

Pasta do you know if the in booth play by play is like it was in Madden 97 where it would show cut scenens of john madden and pat summrall talking in the booth during the game and stuff or is it just like its been in the past with commtary only


any chance that it just like madden 97 or different if so how as i really hope t shows cut scrences of Collinsworth and Hammond in the booth see if you can get this awnsered for me or find out once u get there thanks man

Please find out about franchise features if possible. Thanks Pasta

Does EA have any plans for a download later in the year that will have the rest of the alternate uniforms that they didn't put in NCAA 09?

I know this is rather trivial. But I did see some improvement in the authenticity of the sidelines. In some NFL stadiums the back of the endzones include X amount of camera personel in addition to event staff. Can you please address this matter. Thank you.

I know this is kinda cheesy, but if you get a chance could you see if Reser Stadium has been fixed...EA screwed up the scoreboard last year as it wasnt yet completed (they had 2 scoreboards in the south endzone) so I'm wondering if it has been addressed this year.

I would just like to see an afternoon game or 1:00 game at tampa bay against jacksonville... try to make a note of the shadows... if you start a 1:00 game I would like to see if the shadows appear later in the game...

Try to see if the shadows are different based on the time of the year...

pasta do u know if the play calling will be better for campus legend because it is horrible in 08

The only thing I'm wondering about, for NCAA 09:
Would it be AT ALL possible to port Madden's new passing camera (the one that zooms and rotates to make sure all receiving options are viewable on the screen no matter what) into NCAA in time for their release in July, and if not could it be patched in through DLC?

pasta madden and ncaa need more options with customization like more shoe models like the players wear now, the need eye black, towels, new wraps around things like the legs, also madden needs to make their spectaular catches more spectacular. their campus legend needs to be deeper like walking around campus or you actually train in practice with drills not just gaining yards. kind of like ncaa 07 before ur in college they also need a spring game again like white vs blue. I would be completely satisfied if they had these things it would be the best game ever.

Could you ask about some of the rationale behind the decision to make online leagues in Madden "flex scheduling" only, especially since they cite this as the reason there are no injuries?

The problem with this is of course that when my friends and I draft teams there's no reason whatsoever to go for depth with the exception of things like a change-of-pace RB.

Since my league will definitely have a set schedule (we'll just ignore the flex thing and make our own offline), I'd love it if you could get a little more elaborate answer on this/ persuade them to consider adding back injuries.

Right now I'm pretty jealous of the very-full featured online dynasty in NCAA this year, and since there's no way I'm talking my friends into getting NCAA instead, it really seems a shame that the college game has a more full-featured online league/dynasty component.

Thanks for a great site!

Yeah I'm a bit curious about why they didn't implement an Online Franchise mode. That would have been awesome. But since we don't have that, Pasta, I was wondering if you could get some detailed information on the Franchise mode. How has it improved? Draft/scouting/player progression/FA, etc?? Thanks.

I am always good about asking dumb questions, but I am wondering since the online league feature is not a true online franchise similar to online dynasty is their an option to spawn franchise game like last gen with a proper merge fix in place. This will at least allow those that were running online franchises to continue doing so on the next gen consoles. Love Moostaches post in the thread about rewind because he makes some great points about the developers wasting time on unnecessary features being implemented instead of working on the online elements like the NCAA team has done with the dynasty.

[quote comment="21613"]franchise features

please.....offseason, draft, free agentcy, preseason, the ability to change positions, team chemistry, playbooks, playbook schemes, scouting reports(draft/offseason),custom personel packages, expansion teams, create-a-team, importing players from ncaa 09,how many plays per custom playbook (off/def)from head coach, player personalities, player suspensions, any new attributes(off/-def)[/quote]
Second that. Am really interested to see what they did (if anything) with Franchise mode.

what exactly is a community day ????????????/

oh yea i forgot please, please, please, check to see if long snappers have their own attributes. thank you pasta

franchise features please.....offseason, draft, free agentcy, preseason, the ability to change positions, team chemistry, playbooks, playbook schemes, scouting reports(draft/offseason),custom personel packages, expansion teams, create-a-team, importing players from ncaa 09,how many plays per custom playbook (off/def)from head coach, player personalities, player suspensions, any new attributes(off/-def)

Also, will stats carry on previous awards? for example if I see John Lynch's stats it will mention somewhere that he is 9 time pro bowl, 2 times all-pro, somethin' like that and not start counting awards from the season I started on franchise mode.

Hope we could help you man, thank you very much, again.

This is early but is there any idea of when the demo of ncaa 09 might come out?

Pasta can you please find out if they have made any upgrades to online area in NCAA. Like ea nation on reg. xbox that would be nice or if you can check like player profiles.

Could ask/see for the following:

1. Special in game animation for a special event? (like Jake Plummer throwing for 560 yards LOL).
2. Switchable positions (align Trevor Pryce as a DT for the 3-4 and changing safeties from Free to Strong, etc.).
3. Reliable player models (like faces and short skinny dudes like Wes Welker looking like they could snap in two after a big hit and Sam Adams looking like the walking closet he is).

All the best Pasta, we really appreciate your effort.

[quote comment="21597"]Where is the event and is it media only?[/quote]

Probably in Florida or wherever Tiburon is now and yes, media only.

[quote comment="21593"]Ninj... that's a fantastic question list for Head Coach. That game can be so cool. Especially if most of your questions are answered with a "yes".[/quote]


Cheers Darkheath. I'm really looking forward to Head Coach, I think for all us 'non-button mashers' it will be a godsend...along with all the other guys of course. Hopefully Bryan can get some more details about things when he gets to the event, but from what I've seen so far I think we're going to be in a for a very deep experience with the game. Time will tell I suppose.

Where is the event and is it media only?

If I bomb it out will my wr jump for the ball? I mean its sort of sad how wr's just don't try for the ball. APF did a gr8 job at having wrs at least attempt to catch the ball.

Ninj... that's a fantastic question list for Head Coach. That game can be so cool. Especially if most of your questions are answered with a "yes".

Pasta, you definitely have your work cut out for you. That's a lot of questions. Good luck!

Pasta, Can you find out what EA will do with online dynasties?


(i'm wondering if they will bump it to 24 teams max next year.)

Pasta,

Last thing: We've all by now heard about this "new" tackling engine that Madden will be employing. Can you let us know if you can feel the difference when playing the game?

It's one thing to show a gameplay trailer of all the cool animations but I want to know if there will be noticeable difference between that gameplay and Madden 08.

Can we edit player positions? It is killing me that I can't officially move a DT to DE when switching to a 3-4. Or DE to LB. Or CB to S. Or definitely G to T to C. It completely sucks ass.

For Head Coach 09:
1. With the game using the Madden engine what are the graphical differences between HC09 and Madden 09 (if any)? I'm presuming the engine is using Madden 09 - but this may not be the case - if so which engine is it using?

2. Is there field and uniform degradation during gameplay?

3. Can you view other side's games (as cpu v cpu) - could be used as a valuable scouting tool? Or are you restricted to only seeing your own side's games?

4. Tied into question 3 but if you're side doesn't make the playoffs are you able to watch any of the other playoff games..ie with the game having so much depth it would be a little disappointing imho to play a full season and just be told who has won the Superbowl - it would be a great addition if you could actually watch these games unfold (even if you're team isn't involved). That's what would happen irl.

5. What is the pre-season feature that EA have alluded to on their website - can they reveal any further info on this?

6. Are the players/coaches in the game editable (Names/Ratings etc)

7. What happens if you get fired half way through a season...does it just end or are you able to apply for other jobs as they crop up by playing through the remainder of the season - or do sackings only occur at the season end?

8. Relating to 7 - if you are sacked can you just pick a new team to coach within the same season or do you have to wait for job offers?

9. What are the difficulty levels? Which level would achieve the most realistic results/stats?

10. In-game sliders - what can they affect?

11. Are there any other personalities in the game apart from Adam Schefter. If so, what do they do/add to the game?

12. Will roster updates be available for the game? If so will this include downloadable content ie. player pics etc?

13. What is the roster cut-off point prior to the game going gold?

14. Are pre-season games included and will the CPU sub out it's starters accordingly in these games?

15. Are there any player/coach awards in the game? ie. weekly awards, season awards.

16. Do players get selected for the Pro Bowl along with the coaches? Is this game playable within the game?

17. Are you able to view stats or highlights from other side's games?

18. Will the Superbowl be held in different stadiums each season?

19. Will CPU teams attempt to upgrade their roster throughout the season? For example, if their #1 QB gets injured and is out for the season will they look to trade depending upon their season standing?

20. Josh Looman in the OS video touched upon how they have got the stats and number of plays about right - has this been polished and can they confirm that the stats/no. of plays will be statistically correct with the release version.

21. Relating to Q20 - is there a supersim feature? If so has this been tuned to produce realistic stats & no. of plays per game (this was poorly implemented in NCAA 08)

22. Do CPU teams sub accordingly in-game? Is there a sub in/out slider and will it work? Will the #2 replace the #1 at times during the game for example (due to fatigue).

23. Does the weather play any effect at gametime? eg. A cold day in Milwaukee when the Bucs come into town - will it have a detrimental effect on the away team?

24. During a game are you informed of the latest scores from around the league? So if you're locked in a battle for the wild card for instance, it would be good to know the latest scores from the other games that your closest challengers are playing in.

25. Are you able to view other team details? Roster, stats, depth chart etc. Bascially anything about all the NFL teams.

26. Will a free agent always sign with the team that gives him the most money or will he sign with the team that has the best chance to win? Does the free agent take into account the philosophy of the team and the players or is it all about money?

27. How realistic will penalties be during game play?

28. Is the game single player only? By this I mean can you have more than one player during a career...for example 2 friends playing with different teams or is it a max of one user for career mode?

29. Will there be a demo released? If so, any idea on a release date?

30. I realise it's still early and this is dependant upon many issues but what are the future plans for the product? Will there be a HC 2010?

Another question to ask...

Do injuries actually matter in the game? I never have anyone get injured for a significant amount of time and once you have the minumium required at a postion, those players never get injured.

It makes it pointless to carry more than the minimum amount of players at certain postions, like OL and QB.

Last year, all I ever had was the occasional RB injury for a few plays and maybe a WR that missed a quater. Where are the season ending or multiple game injuries?

[quote comment="21581"]is it bad...that the news just came across the wire that the NFL owners just voted unanimously to opt out of the CBA...and the only thing i can think about is how terrible Madden 2011 is going to be with no salary cap in franchise mode (with 2010 now being an uncapped year, and of course the players will never again agree to a salary cap after that)...[/quote]

You seem to think the salary cap actually matters in Madden already? It is pretty easy to sign anyone you want to whatever deal you want. I've never had a cap issue.

Pasta -

Can you ask EA if these things have been fixed/included?

1. Stupid amount of fumbles.

2. Scouting actually working in franchise mode

3. Franchise being broken because of a lack of Free Agents

4. CPU INTs counting as double in simmed franchise games.

5. In-season progression included?

6. CPU O-lineman on your team still not getting pancakes in non-simmed games.

7. Elite CPU D-lineman on your team still not getting sacks in non-simmed games.

8. LBs not jumping 35 feet in the air or warping 5 yards to intercept/knockdown crossing routes.

9. When controlling a DB or S, can you hit the jump button while hold speed burst? Last year, this didn't work and your guy just stood there.

10. Will WRs actually adjust to the route and fight for the ball as opposed to just letting the DB/S undercut them for the INT?

11. Will the CPU actually try and establish a running game, or will it still be 5-10 runs versus 35-40 passes?

12. Can you still dominate a running game with the Dime and Quarter defenses?

13. Can you have a single kick returner or are you still locked into two?

14. Is there a real squib kick option, or is it still just a terrible short kick?

15. Are FGs still really easy to make from 50+ yards?

16. Does the Hit Stick still have a delay? Currently, you have to flick it about 5 yards ahead of time or your guy just runs past the CPU player and dives wildly.

17. Smart routes so you can get a WR or TE to run past the first down?

18. Does playaction actually work on the CPU, or is it still useless?

19. Can DBs still defend and intercept balls that they don't see coming?

20. Is their a fade route in the end zone yet?

21. Do the sideline animations actually look good this year? I wanna see a guy really stick the catch as opposed to looking like a falling dead body.

22. Sidelines still look like trash?

23. Fans still look like trash?

24. Are there actual stat overlays during the game, or is it all limited to the playcall screen?

25. Do they actually commentate on things that really happen in the game, or is it all generic?

26. Does commentary highlight something big in a game, like a guy rushing for 200 yards?

27. How repetative are the post-play animations? Last year there were like 10 at best.

28. On a fumble, does the first guy still miss the ball everytime with that scooping animation and then the second guy dives on it, so you can't ever return a fumble.

29. Can you still run the same 5 offensive plays the entire game on All-Pro level and win every game in a blowout?

30. Can you still run the same ONE defense the entire game and still blowout the CPU on All-Pro?

31. Can LBs still cover WRs with ease?

32. Do LBs and DBs still cover huge areas in zone defense with no problems?

Thanks a lot!!

[quote comment="21580"][quote comment="21556"][quote comment="21555"]see if we can use alternate unis online in both ncaa and madden

thanks[/quote]

I know that they can be used in NCAA, not sure on Madden yet.[/quote]

Pasta, please tell me this wasn't a typo. Please.[/quote]

Ha, actually not a typo. I've heard that you can use them online in NCAA. Assuming it is the same as offline that means the home team will get to select the uniform and the road team won't have a choice.

is it bad...that the news just came across the wire that the NFL owners just voted unanimously to opt out of the CBA...and the only thing i can think about is how terrible Madden 2011 is going to be with no salary cap in franchise mode (with 2010 now being an uncapped year, and of course the players will never again agree to a salary cap after that)...