Madden 10 Brings Online Franchise

by pastapadre
Posted June 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm

madden10onlinefranchise

As hoped for the big online announcement for Madden 10 was the inclusion of Online Franchise mode. Rather than if Peter Moore would be revealing Online Franchise the main question going in centered around whether it would be as fully featured as consumers would associate with a mode by such a name. Based on the trailer shown at the EA press conference and the audience reaction it appears this will not be a let down.

Announced on stage at the EA E3 2009 press conference, Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise features a robust feature set, including live drafts, player transactions, league message boards, and more – all manageable from your console, remotely through a web browser, or via a custom iPod Touch Application. Your Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise is always just a click away.

Last year it was Online Dynasty that made NCAA Football 10. This year NCAA has the creative Teambuilder feature to add on to that. However Madden may be stealing back some of that thunder with Online Franchise. The prospect of playing within an NFL franchise mode of up to 31 other people is incredibly intriguing.

Trades and the draft sound like so much fun when competing against other users. The live elements of the Online Franchise were a hurdle that they’ve apparently overcome and done so by offering multiple ways to complete them such as drafting on the web. Essentially it could be just as easy as completing fantasy football drafts.

Don’t worry about being tied to your console for your upcoming Online Franchise live draft. You and your friends can all participate simultaneously from your game console or online, via an Internet connection and web browser. Set your depth chart while waiting in line at the grocery store, and it will automatically be updated for your next game. Have access to your Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise 24/7, 365.

If you have questions about how the mode will work leave them in the comments and I’ll address them on Tuesday and Wednesday at E3. The mode will not be playable on the floor or even reachable through menus but it is open for discussion. I have a bunch of questions in mind but would appreciate anything else that would be interesting to report back on!

Tags: e3, latest news

http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

this is so amazinggggg
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

this is so amazinggggg
http://www.thecelebritycafe.com/ Brian

wow very nice. so many new games to get and this just made my list.
http://www.thecelebritycafe.com Brian

wow very nice. so many new games to get and this just made my list.
btemp

This is great – IF they fix franchise.

As an avid franchise player there are problems GALORE: free agency, the draft, scouting, retirements, progression are all lackluster and haven't been addressed in years.

If Online Franchise is just Madden 09 (and 08, 07, 06) online it'll suck. So I hope they're making improvements to franchise itself!

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Agreed. Obviously a lot depends on improving the mode in general. But really I knew NCAA 09 was flawed but because of OD I played that game more than any other this generation. I suspect the same could happen with Madden.

KRIS

pasta didnt they post a blog about 2 months ago claiming to have fixed most if not all of btemp's issues? i think this has the ability to be the best madden i've ever played (started in 06' when they got the exclusive liscence)

lamont

They have fixed alot of the problems with madden. Like the draft, free agency, and progression. It will take time to fix everything but there doing a great job .

http://maddennfl.easports.com/blog.action?blogId=… Mode Improvements
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

If you think about it if they add the human component to all 32 teams then free agency, the draft and scouting will be a little more challenging. EA did put out that your free agents will request more money this year so to make it a hardship to keep all of your top players. I myself am looking forward to this addition and hopefully they allow a sim ability. I think the most important thing to remember is that you want a strong player base just like in fantasy football. If the players run amuck it can kill a league and make it's enjoyability low but if run and treated like an actual league in the template of the NFL it should pan out very well.

btemp

This is great – IF they fix franchise.

As an avid franchise player there are problems GALORE: free agency, the draft, scouting, retirements, progression are all lackluster and haven't been addressed in years.

If Online Franchise is just Madden 09 (and 08, 07, 06) online it'll suck. So I hope they're making improvements to franchise itself!

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Agreed. Obviously a lot depends on improving the mode in general. But really I knew NCAA 09 was flawed but because of OD I played that game more than any other this generation. I suspect the same could happen with Madden.

KRIS

pasta didnt they post a blog about 2 months ago claiming to have fixed most if not all of btemp's issues? i think this has the ability to be the best madden i've ever played (started in 06' when they got the exclusive liscence)

lamont

They have fixed alot of the problems with madden. Like the draft, free agency, and progression. It will take time to fix everything but there doing a great job .

http://maddennfl.easports.com/blog.action?blogId=… Mode Improvements
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

If you think about it if they add the human component to all 32 teams then free agency, the draft and scouting will be a little more challenging. EA did put out that your free agents will request more money this year so to make it a hardship to keep all of your top players. I myself am looking forward to this addition and hopefully they allow a sim ability. I think the most important thing to remember is that you want a strong player base just like in fantasy football. If the players run amuck it can kill a league and make it's enjoyability low but if run and treated like an actual league in the template of the NFL it should pan out very well.

Guru

This sounds fucking great
Guru

This sounds fucking great
http://www.delightfulwebdesign.net/ Bill Lowden

Am I the only one who is not impressed with online franchise? I mean, NCAA had it last year. And, FB Pro had it ten years ago. Moving league interaction from the console to the browser is a nice feature, but I'm holding out to see the details. I love the fact that Madden is moving to a more realistic sim, hopefully EA will continue this approach with online franchises. I would like to be able to exchange game film, and see play by play like FB Pro. I would like to see online franchise involve more sim like componets. Like a decision on watching film, hitting the gym or practicing a new play, have an impact on that weeks game.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Xtremedunkz Xtremedunkz

ask if you can relocate teams
is it 30 seasons like offline?
can you scout players like offline?
how does free agency work?
will it have the weekly franchise show?
http://www.delightfulwebdesign.net Bill Lowden

Am I the only one who is not impressed with online franchise? I mean, NCAA had it last year. And, FB Pro had it ten years ago. Moving league interaction from the console to the browser is a nice feature, but I'm holding out to see the details. I love the fact that Madden is moving to a more realistic sim, hopefully EA will continue this approach with online franchises. I would like to be able to exchange game film, and see play by play like FB Pro. I would like to see online franchise involve more sim like componets. Like a decision on watching film, hitting the gym or practicing a new play, have an impact on that weeks game.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Xtremedunkz Xtremedunkz

ask if you can relocate teams
is it 30 seasons like offline?
can you scout players like offline?
how does free agency work?
will it have the weekly franchise show?
bpizzle

You should ask if it can be played with 30 computer controlled. Say I only deem one person worthy of an online franchise can him and I just play a franchise?
bpizzle

You should ask if it can be played with 30 computer controlled. Say I only deem one person worthy of an online franchise can him and I just play a franchise?
psmd410

Few questions. Can you do like 12-16-24 team leagues? When you say draft is that a team draft or fantasy? Can you set who chooses when in a draft? Can you remove a guy if he turns out to be a cheeser? Once is game is completed can it be erased? Like if an owner was found to be cheating? If you can remove an owner how simple is it for a new guy to hop in and replace him? One of the biggest thing about online league sites like Leaguedaddy is they have a huge following so its easy to find new players. Will there be a resource to recruit the kind of owners your looking for in a league? Is there player stat tracking? How are injuries handled as far as can they be turned off? I think thats about it.

psmd410

Also how will trades work can it still only be done by a team with the same about of games played?? And is there flex schedules? Can you customize your own divisions or is everyone in the same division? Can you choose how many games to be played in a season. Say you only want 10?

psmd410

Few questions. Can you do like 12-16-24 team leagues? When you say draft is that a team draft or fantasy? Can you set who chooses when in a draft? Can you remove a guy if he turns out to be a cheeser? Once is game is completed can it be erased? Like if an owner was found to be cheating? If you can remove an owner how simple is it for a new guy to hop in and replace him? One of the biggest thing about online league sites like Leaguedaddy is they have a huge following so its easy to find new players. Will there be a resource to recruit the kind of owners your looking for in a league? Is there player stat tracking? How are injuries handled as far as can they be turned off? I think thats about it.

psmd410

Also how will trades work can it still only be done by a team with the same about of games played?? And is there flex schedules? Can you customize your own divisions or is everyone in the same division? Can you choose how many games to be played in a season. Say you only want 10?

NoFro904

ummmm booooooo
Josh

Pasta is it true that EA is now shipping FN4 on June 25 instead of June 30?

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Yes it is they said it at there press.

http://intensedebate.com/people/AfroMANIA AfroMANIA

ummmm booooooo
Josh

Pasta is it true that EA is now shipping FN4 on June 25 instead of June 30?

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Yes it is they said it at there press.

Marvis

Pasta,
I have a few questions for you to ask them about the online franchise.
1. How many years can you play the franchise
2. Will NCAA roster be able to be imported into online franchise
3. How does free agency function in online franchise so everyone has a fair shot
4. Can you add/remove owners during the course of the franchise
5. Do all the features such as injuries appy online just like offline franchise
6. Will weather be random or based on real time weather or historical weather for that time of year

Jay

Marvis nailed my list of questions except for 1:

Will we be forced to use the official rosters for online play when we start our online franchise, or can the commissioner upload a custom roster?

Jay

Just though of one more question. Will the iPhone be the only supported mobile device with a Madden Frachise App? Any chance of seeing an app for Blackberry or other phones?

Marvis

Pasta,
I have a few questions for you to ask them about the online franchise.
1. How many years can you play the franchise
2. Will NCAA roster be able to be imported into online franchise
3. How does free agency function in online franchise so everyone has a fair shot
4. Can you add/remove owners during the course of the franchise
5. Do all the features such as injuries appy online just like offline franchise
6. Will weather be random or based on real time weather or historical weather for that time of year

Jay

Marvis nailed my list of questions except for 1:

Will we be forced to use the official rosters for online play when we start our online franchise, or can the commissioner upload a custom roster?

Jay

Just though of one more question. Will the iPhone be the only supported mobile device with a Madden Frachise App? Any chance of seeing an app for Blackberry or other phones?

psmd410

Also how will trades work can it still only be done by a team with the same about of games played?? And is there flex schedules? Can you customize your own divisions or is everyone in the same division? Can you choose how many games to be played in a season. Say you only want 10?
psmd410

Also how will trades work can it still only be done by a team with the same about of games played?? And is there flex schedules? Can you customize your own divisions or is everyone in the same division? Can you choose how many games to be played in a season. Say you only want 10?
http://nickohrn.com/ Nick

When are we going to have signups for the PastaPadre online franchise?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Ive already got a thread up in the forum for expressing preliminary interest

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

If you start a franchise Pasta I have no qualms of selecting a bad team that I can later mold into a dynasty.

http://nickohrn.com Nick

When are we going to have signups for the PastaPadre online franchise?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Ive already got a thread up in the forum for expressing preliminary interest

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

If you start a franchise Pasta I have no qualms of selecting a bad team that I can later mold into a dynasty.

Hawkeye4077

Questions:

1. Will you be able to play co-op in franchise mode?

2, Will you be able to pull off multi-team or uneven trades (ex. 3 players for 1)

3. If you don't have 32 human players will the unmaned teams be controlled by cpu or will the franchise only run with human controlled teams?

4. Follow-up to the previous question: If cpu controlled teams are allowed in franchise, how will trades be handles and what measures will be put in place to prevent scamming cpu controlled teams?

I've been an offline franchise mode player up until this point. I've tried playing online and hate it becuz it's a cheese fest. I hope that they have cleaned up the bugs that have hampered online play of the past. I'm looking forward to this year's Madden being a game I can enjoy both on and off line.

fas carl

good questions muti trades yea read at ign
bern

Best question posted:
"3. If you don't have 32 human players will the unmaned teams be controlled by cpu or will the franchise only run with human controlled teams?"

I can find 6 guys I know to play with. I can't find 31.
Legend

Your able to play with just you and your friends and the rest of the teams are cpu. Pasta, the question for me is are you able to play a game as the computer team instead of playing the computer all season until your head to heads. If you come across the answer to this my email is frombigl@gmail.com.

Hawkeye4077

Questions:

1. Will you be able to play co-op in franchise mode?

2, Will you be able to pull off multi-team or uneven trades (ex. 3 players for 1)

3. If you don't have 32 human players will the unmaned teams be controlled by cpu or will the franchise only run with human controlled teams?

4. Follow-up to the previous question: If cpu controlled teams are allowed in franchise, how will trades be handles and what measures will be put in place to prevent scamming cpu controlled teams?

I've been an offline franchise mode player up until this point. I've tried playing online and hate it becuz it's a cheese fest. I hope that they have cleaned up the bugs that have hampered online play of the past. I'm looking forward to this year's Madden being a game I can enjoy both on and off line.

fas carl

good questions muti trades yea read at ign
bern

Best question posted:
"3. If you don't have 32 human players will the unmaned teams be controlled by cpu or will the franchise only run with human controlled teams?"

I can find 6 guys I know to play with. I can't find 31.
Legend

Your able to play with just you and your friends and the rest of the teams are cpu. Pasta, the question for me is are you able to play a game as the computer team instead of playing the computer all season until your head to heads. If you come across the answer to this my email is frombigl@gmail.com.

RyanDrMethodical

Do you know if one player could sign up for more than 1 team for online dynasty? I have a lot of friends that would be interested in playing, but several (five of the 14 that will be playing) are going to live in a house together, with only 1 xbox 360. Is it possible to sign up for more than one team in online franchise? Or will they all need to get xbox live accounts?
RyanDrMethodical

Do you know if one player could sign up for more than 1 team for online dynasty? I have a lot of friends that would be interested in playing, but several (five of the 14 that will be playing) are going to live in a house together, with only 1 xbox 360. Is it possible to sign up for more than one team in online franchise? Or will they all need to get xbox live accounts?
COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:

1. How many seasons are there?

2. How are coaches going to work hire and firing? with others

3. Are there still going to have the training thing like in offline so can I be all cheap and train a player up?

4. Will player progression be normal like offline?

LOOKS great btw.
COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:

1. How many seasons are there?

2. How are coaches going to work hire and firing? with others

3. Are there still going to have the training thing like in offline so can I be all cheap and train a player up?

4. Will player progression be normal like offline?

LOOKS great btw.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Yes, sorry…that news completely slipped my mind. I guess they really like this Friday release thing.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Yes, sorry…that news completely slipped my mind. I guess they really like this Friday release thing.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Koach_Vonner Koach_Vonner

Pasta if you could please find out about these questions I would greatly appreciate it!!!

1. Does a players skills increase and decrease online based upon his real life skills?
For example: Felix Jones came out of nowhere last year b4 he got hurt. Would his skills imcrease in my online franchise?

2. While on the topic of injuries? WIll real life injuries be affected online?

3. Will trades in the middle of the season occur online do to real life trades?
For example: Roy Williams leaving Detroit for Dallas? Michael Vick returning

4. How will free agency work?

5. Does the weather apply to how it is in that home teams current state, or is it random?

I can't wait for this game to come out. In my opinion it is killing NCAA so far. Keep the post coming Pasta!!!

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:

Hey forgot can u trade away future draft picks this year???

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/988/988822p1.html Dawk520

yeah they have that on an IGN article – you can trade future picks

PeckinOrder

doesn't the IGN Article say you can't trade Draft picks? Unless I misread that, I am pretty sure you can't trade picks.

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:Dawk is right u can trade future picks SWEET!!!

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

could u give me a link so i can see?

http://intensedebate.com/people/Koach_Vonner Koach_Vonner

Pasta if you could please find out about these questions I would greatly appreciate it!!!

1. Does a players skills increase and decrease online based upon his real life skills?
For example: Felix Jones came out of nowhere last year b4 he got hurt. Would his skills imcrease in my online franchise?

2. While on the topic of injuries? WIll real life injuries be affected online?

3. Will trades in the middle of the season occur online do to real life trades?
For example: Roy Williams leaving Detroit for Dallas? Michael Vick returning

4. How will free agency work?

5. Does the weather apply to how it is in that home teams current state, or is it random?

I can't wait for this game to come out. In my opinion it is killing NCAA so far. Keep the post coming Pasta!!!

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:

Hey forgot can u trade away future draft picks this year???

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/988/988822p1.html Dawk520

yeah they have that on an IGN article – you can trade future picks

PeckinOrder

doesn't the IGN Article say you can't trade Draft picks? Unless I misread that, I am pretty sure you can't trade picks.

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

Question:Dawk is right u can trade future picks SWEET!!!

COLTS!!!!!STEELERS

could u give me a link so i can see?

http://intensedebate.com/people/Koach_Vonner Koach_Vonner

Two questions I forgot!!!

6. Does it have to be 32 teams or can you do 12-16-20-24?

7. If you have computer generated teams, how do the simulated stats work? Users want a fair chance to win season awards too.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Koach_Vonner Koach_Vonner

Two questions I forgot!!!

6. Does it have to be 32 teams or can you do 12-16-20-24?

7. If you have computer generated teams, how do the simulated stats work? Users want a fair chance to win season awards too.
http://www.kerwindavis.com/ kerwind

On thursday i so pissed that they did talk about Online Leagues or Franchise after today I say with great pleasure. I was wrong and EA finally gets it. ill be paying off my pre-order next week. anyone with a ps3 and want to get ready to join online franchise please hit up Chibears77 on PSN

MADDEN RULES

Lebron Letears James

you'll lose punk. to my awesome team.
fas carl

fas carl here hit me bro "vivalamillz" woooo

http://www.kerwindavis.com kerwind

On thursday i so pissed that they did talk about Online Leagues or Franchise after today I say with great pleasure. I was wrong and EA finally gets it. ill be paying off my pre-order next week. anyone with a ps3 and want to get ready to join online franchise please hit up Chibears77 on PSN

MADDEN RULES

Lebron Letears James

you'll lose punk. to my awesome team.
fas carl

fas carl here hit me bro "vivalamillz" woooo

http://www.kerwindavis.com/ kerwind

ok i have questions
1 can you import draft classes from ncaa
2 how many season can be played
3 as commish can you add or remove players in the league
http://www.kerwindavis.com kerwind

ok i have questions
1 can you import draft classes from ncaa
2 how many season can be played
3 as commish can you add or remove players in the league
Josh

I know this is off topic but MODERN WARFARE 2 LOOKS FREAKIN AMAZING! OMG!
Josh

I know this is off topic but MODERN WARFARE 2 LOOKS FREAKIN AMAZING! OMG!
psmd410

MW is for unskilled noobs!!!! And theres alot of them!

Badluck

compared to what?
MW was amazing

psmd410

MW was cramp. Any 5 year old could pick up and master that game online in 2 days. Takes 0 skill whatsoever to run around like a maniac.

psmd410

MW is for unskilled noobs!!!! And theres alot of them!

Badluck

compared to what?
MW was amazing

psmd410

MW was cramp. Any 5 year old could pick up and master that game online in 2 days. Takes 0 skill whatsoever to run around like a maniac.

michael

HEY PASTA…Can U Find Out If U Will Be Able To Change Teams In Franchise Mode (online or normal) Or ReBuild A Stadium W/O Moving The Team??? Both These Features Were Left Behind From Last Gen THANKS!!!
michael

HEY PASTA…Can U Find Out If U Will Be Able To Change Teams In Franchise Mode (online or normal) Or ReBuild A Stadium W/O Moving The Team??? Both These Features Were Left Behind From Last Gen THANKS!!!
Jake

Can you play co op with you franchise or is it only going to be a play now type feature?
Jake

Can you play co op with you franchise or is it only going to be a play now type feature?