PP Online Franchise About To Begin

by pastapadre
Posted August 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 am

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The Pastapadre Madden 10 Online Franchise has been taking shape over the last two weeks. Free agents have now been dispersed through a lottery and waiver process and a handful of trades have been completed. Philadelphia has been by far the most active having made multiple trades leading up to the start of the season.

With how well the game has been playing online, especially after the adjustment yesterday to match the default online and offline game speed of “slow”, it is exciting to get everything going. The free agency system has not yet been decided upon however there is still a lot of time to go before that needs to be in place.

Games will open up for play tonight through Wednesday then the usual Thu-Sat and Sun-Wed periods will continue throughout the season. If you’d like to see results and happenings the link to the online franchise on the EA website can be found here. You can also follow along in the forum as well as to keep a look out for any potential openings.

Tags: online franchise

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

I just noticed that getting the online franchise option costs another $10. Why has no one mentioned that yet? I'll probably eventually get it and try a league, but I hadn't heard anything about it costing extra anywhere. I'll keep an eye on the Pasta Franchise for openings. I suppose there's a waiting list?

BTW… in franchise mode, is there a way to turn off the Weather Channel? It seems like a nice feature, but since we're still in the middle of summer, all of my games are about 90-95 degrees.

http://twitter.com/rezluk @rezluk

dude theres a code on the back
joe

theres a code on the back of the manual to activate it

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

aha! thanks, guys.

Any idea on the weather though? I'm sure the Jax Jaguars are just dying in their black unis in the 95 degree Florida sunshine.

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I am in a Packers franchise, and my games get colder as the year goes on. It's not based on the current temperature through The Weather Channel, unless you are playing a "Play Now" game. I have played in the snow at Lambeau in 27 degree weather last week, when the weather here in Wisconsin was in the 70s or 80s.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I am in a Packers franchise, and my games get colder as the year goes on. It's not based on the current temperature through The Weather Channel, unless you are playing a "Play Now" game. I have played in the snow at Lambeau in 27 degree weather last week, when the weather here in Wisconsin was in the 70s or 80s.

This is offline…I am not sure about online franchises.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Well.. this is an offline franchise. On the game screen where it shows the next game there's a "from the Weather Channel" logo in the corner. Just played a week 11 game in Jacksonville in 95 degrees. Week 11 would be late November, so I'm thinking that's a bit high even for Florida. Unfortunately my next game is in SF saying it's 66. It could possibly be 66 in SF in late November/early December (week 12), so this next game is not a good indicator. But it seems to me that this 66 degree game will be the coldest game all season so far.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

OK.. looks like I'm wrong. Just checked weather.com (the weather channel site) & it says it's 56 in SF right now (not 66) & only 77 and cloudy in Jacksonville (not 95). So perhaps I'm on crack.

Oddly though, it's 92 here in Denver today, so we're hotter than both CA & FL. Who'da thunk it?
Mike

Well my man, SF is pretty much around 60-10 degrees year round because of the ocean currents that come from the artic ocean. Just thought I'd teach you something cause you sound like a moron.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

What the fuck? Yes… I know that is how the temperatures are in SF and I make that point in my post. I can't believe someone telling me about the "artic" Ocean is calling me a moron. I am quite certain I know volumes more about the planet, it's weather patterns, it's geography, it's geology & it's politics than little snot-nosed Mike does. This topic was started because I DO know about the country's weather patterns (and it's always-mild west coast).

Anyway, I remember reading that the Weather Channel in Madden 10 would be an option & I can't find the toggle to turn it off.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

I just noticed that getting the online franchise option costs another $10. Why has no one mentioned that yet? I'll probably eventually get it and try a league, but I hadn't heard anything about it costing extra anywhere. I'll keep an eye on the Pasta Franchise for openings. I suppose there's a waiting list?

BTW… in franchise mode, is there a way to turn off the Weather Channel? It seems like a nice feature, but since we're still in the middle of summer, all of my games are about 90-95 degrees.

http://twitter.com/rezluk @rezluk

dude theres a code on the back
joe

theres a code on the back of the manual to activate it

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

aha! thanks, guys.

Any idea on the weather though? I'm sure the Jax Jaguars are just dying in their black unis in the 95 degree Florida sunshine.

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I am in a Packers franchise, and my games get colder as the year goes on. It's not based on the current temperature through The Weather Channel, unless you are playing a "Play Now" game. I have played in the snow at Lambeau in 27 degree weather last week, when the weather here in Wisconsin was in the 70s or 80s.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

I am in a Packers franchise, and my games get colder as the year goes on. It's not based on the current temperature through The Weather Channel, unless you are playing a "Play Now" game. I have played in the snow at Lambeau in 27 degree weather last week, when the weather here in Wisconsin was in the 70s or 80s.

This is offline…I am not sure about online franchises.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Well.. this is an offline franchise. On the game screen where it shows the next game there's a "from the Weather Channel" logo in the corner. Just played a week 11 game in Jacksonville in 95 degrees. Week 11 would be late November, so I'm thinking that's a bit high even for Florida. Unfortunately my next game is in SF saying it's 66. It could possibly be 66 in SF in late November/early December (week 12), so this next game is not a good indicator. But it seems to me that this 66 degree game will be the coldest game all season so far.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

OK.. looks like I'm wrong. Just checked weather.com (the weather channel site) & it says it's 56 in SF right now (not 66) & only 77 and cloudy in Jacksonville (not 95). So perhaps I'm on crack.

Oddly though, it's 92 here in Denver today, so we're hotter than both CA & FL. Who'da thunk it?
Mike

Well my man, SF is pretty much around 60-10 degrees year round because of the ocean currents that come from the artic ocean. Just thought I'd teach you something cause you sound like a moron.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

What the fuck? Yes… I know that is how the temperatures are in SF and I make that point in my post. I can't believe someone telling me about the "artic" Ocean is calling me a moron. I am quite certain I know volumes more about the planet, it's weather patterns, it's geography, it's geology & it's politics than little snot-nosed Mike does. This topic was started because I DO know about the country's weather patterns (and it's always-mild west coast).

Anyway, I remember reading that the Weather Channel in Madden 10 would be an option & I can't find the toggle to turn it off.

http://twitter.com/rezluk @rezluk

pasta can i use the raiders
http://twitter.com/rezluk @rezluk

pasta can i use the raiders
mgbnotramanow

pasta how do i join for the 360 bro ?
mgbnotramanow

pasta how do i join for the 360 bro ?
guest

the franchise is privite so we cant view all the stats and trades
guest

the franchise is privite so we cant view all the stats and trades
http://usdasimleague.webs.com/ CTROB from SG

Are you guys having as much trouble as I am getting on to the online franchise website? It seems the only time that I can access it is during the morning. During busier hours it always says that the server is down. It's getting very annoying, because it is so unreliable.
http://usdasimleague.webs.com CTROB from SG

Are you guys having as much trouble as I am getting on to the online franchise website? It seems the only time that I can access it is during the morning. During busier hours it always says that the server is down. It's getting very annoying, because it is so unreliable.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Anthony_S1 Anthony_S1

I met up with BWiggz before and we played Chiefs @ Ravens. The stats and score are on the website, pretty cool. Except the logos are backwards. I self destructed in the 4th quarter. lol
http://intensedebate.com/people/Anthony_S1 Anthony_S1

I met up with BWiggz before and we played Chiefs @ Ravens. The stats and score are on the website, pretty cool. Except the logos are backwards. I self destructed in the 4th quarter. lol
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

One more question.. anyone know how to sub out players in the play calling screen? The manual says "You can also press RB to sub in players and pull RT to flip plays." Now RT works as advertsed, but when I press RB, not a single thing happens and I get no options. Is the manual wrong (wouldn't be the 1st time)? Has anyone else figured this out? Last year it was the "Y" button that allowed you to do this.

http://nickohrn.com/ Nick

The manual is right. You use RB, select the player you want in the formation using the analog stick, press A, then select the player you want to sub in, and press A again. Then press B to get back to play calling in that formation.

http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

Yeah, it's pretty simple. It even says "RB Substitutions" at the bottom of the screen.

You're pretty slow aren't you darkheath?

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

I was fast enough to catch your sister.

Listen, ass… last year you could swap out on the individual play screens. Now apparently you can only do the substitutions on the formation screens. EA's typically lame-ass manual didn't explain that.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

One more question.. anyone know how to sub out players in the play calling screen? The manual says "You can also press RB to sub in players and pull RT to flip plays." Now RT works as advertsed, but when I pree RB, not a single thing happens and I get no options. Is the manual wrong (wouldn't be the 1st time)? Has anyone else figured this out? Last year it was the "Y" button that allowed you to do this.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

One more question.. anyone know how to sub out players in the play calling screen? The manual says "You can also press RB to sub in players and pull RT to flip plays." Now RT works as advertsed, but when I pree RB, not a single thing happens and I get no options. Is the manual wrong (wouldn't be the 1st time)? Has anyone else figured this out? Last year it was the "Y" button that allowed you to do this.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

One more question.. anyone know how to sub out players in the play calling screen? The manual says "You can also press RB to sub in players and pull RT to flip plays." Now RT works as advertsed, but when I press RB, not a single thing happens and I get no options. Is the manual wrong (wouldn't be the 1st time)? Has anyone else figured this out? Last year it was the "Y" button that allowed you to do this.

http://nickohrn.com Nick

The manual is right. You use RB, select the player you want in the formation using the analog stick, press A, then select the player you want to sub in, and press A again. Then press B to get back to play calling in that formation.

http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

Yeah, it's pretty simple. It even says "RB Substitutions" at the bottom of the screen.

You're pretty slow aren't you darkheath?

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

I was fast enough to catch your sister.

Listen, ass… last year you could swap out on the individual play screens. Now apparently you can only do the substitutions on the formation screens. EA's typically lame-ass manual didn't explain that.

i love fooootball

madden 10 blows balls…go 2K5!!!!…fuck when is madden gonna be better?

wowzatlife

2k5 still has some of the same problems as madden, i mean the ball still goes through defenders hands when you goto swat gotta love that huh.. anyways go play your shitty old ass game if you dont like madden, get over it 2ks done

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Madden 10 is a great game. But I still miss all the extras in 2k5. EA's finally made an attempt in that direction and I appreciate that. The other thing that 2k had over Madden, even now, is the animations seemed more realistic and natural, especially the players walking between plays, but you can also notice it during the plays in slow-motion.

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

My GOD, if I have to read another 2K5 comment! Yes, for its time, 2k5's halftime show and weekly updates with highlights and everything were amazing! And, yes, no one since has duplicated that. But as an actual football game, it left a lot to be desired and I think everyone just thinks back to the cool Cris Berman highlights and forgets what a flawed game it was otherwise.

GET OVER IT. 2K5 is gone. This year's Madden is the best (gameplay wise) it's ever been, and the presentation is defintely a step in the right direction.

So, in answer to your, "When is Madden gonne be better?" question? Try, now. And if you love 2k5 so much, you can get it for under $5 at gamestop still so go back and play that and shut the hell up.

timothy

I also have a copy of 2K5. You can have that one for free, wowzatlife….but you have to stick your finger in my ass to get it baby

i love fooootball

madden 10 blows balls…go 2K5!!!!…fuck when is madden gonna be better?

wowzatlife

2k5 still has some of the same problems as madden, i mean the ball still goes through defenders hands when you goto swat gotta love that huh.. anyways go play your shitty old ass game if you dont like madden, get over it 2ks done

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Madden 10 is a great game. But I still miss all the extras in 2k5. EA's finally made an attempt in that direction and I appreciate that. The other thing that 2k had over Madden, even now, is the animations seemed more realistic and natural, especially the players walking between plays, but you can also notice it during the plays in slow-motion.

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

My GOD, if I have to read another 2K5 comment! Yes, for its time, 2k5's halftime show and weekly updates with highlights and everything were amazing! And, yes, no one since has duplicated that. But as an actual football game, it left a lot to be desired and I think everyone just thinks back to the cool Cris Berman highlights and forgets what a flawed game it was otherwise.

GET OVER IT. 2K5 is gone. This year's Madden is the best (gameplay wise) it's ever been, and the presentation is defintely a step in the right direction.

So, in answer to your, "When is Madden gonne be better?" question? Try, now. And if you love 2k5 so much, you can get it for under $5 at gamestop still so go back and play that and shut the hell up.

timothy

I also have a copy of 2K5. You can have that one for free, wowzatlife….but you have to stick your finger in my ass to get it baby

Madden

PP,

Post a newly updated Madden sales chart. Same for NCAA, as well as games sold for the week

http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

Official sales numbers are not out until the second Thursday in September. Anything you’re seeing now are unofficial guesses.

Madden

PP,

Post a newly updated Madden sales chart. Same for NCAA, as well as games sold for the week

http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

Official sales numbers are not out until the second Thursday in September. Anything you’re seeing now are unofficial guesses.

TitansIn09

Just another one to subscribe sorry
TitansIn09

Hey Pasta didn't you say something about them switching to 7 minute quarters for online ranked games? Any idea when that will happen? It seems if they changed the default game speed they would change the length at the same time…
TitansIn09

Hey Pasta didn't you say something about them switching to 7 minute quarters for online ranked games? Any idea when that will happen? It seems if they changed the default game speed they would change the length at the same time…
TitansIn09

Just another one to subscribe sorry
http://intensedebate.com/people/davida1576 davida1576

Excellent move by EA to change to slower speed with is the more realistic mode!
http://intensedebate.com/people/davida1576 davida1576

Excellent move by EA to change to slower speed with is the more realistic mode!
Mike

60-70*

http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

This topic made me laugh

Mike

60-70*

http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

This topic made me laugh

Brian

i wanna get in the franchise my gamertag is Brian5496
Brian

i wanna get in the franchise my gamertag is Brian5496
Elliot

Can someone explain to me what the accelerated clock does for me? I don't understand its purpose

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

It's so you can play a game using the real quarter lengths if you want. For example, I play 15 minute quarters using the 25 second accelerated clock, so each play happens quickly after the huddle breaks, so you skip all the wasted time in between. I get realistic play numbers and stats using this method. Not everone uses it, because you can adjust quarter length without the accelerated clock as well to get realistic stats.

It's just a preference thing. And what it "does for you" is nothing if you don't need it.

Elliot

Can someone explain to me what the accelerated clock does for me? I don't understand its purpose

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

It's so you can play a game using the real quarter lengths if you want. For example, I play 15 minute quarters using the 25 second accelerated clock, so each play happens quickly after the huddle breaks, so you skip all the wasted time in between. I get realistic play numbers and stats using this method. Not everone uses it, because you can adjust quarter length without the accelerated clock as well to get realistic stats.

It's just a preference thing. And what it "does for you" is nothing if you don't need it.

mitrotm

Pasta (or anyone who really knows)–does the change to online gameplay speed to slow automatically occur in pre-existing online franchises or is it now an option when you start up? I'd restart mine to be able to play on slow.
mitrotm

Pasta (or anyone who really knows)–does the change to online gameplay speed to slow automatically occur in pre-existing online franchises or is it now an option when you start up? I'd restart mine to be able to play on slow.
X2KFootballGodX

It's good to see so many sheep finally jumping off the conveyor belt leading to the abertois of mediocrity this year.

The Madden series blows….bottom line.

And I see DarkHeath is still around. Enjoying your offline tardchise, heathcliffe? hahah
X2KFootballGodX

It's good to see so many sheep finally jumping off the conveyor belt leading to the abertois of mediocrity this year.

The Madden series blows….bottom line.

And I see DarkHeath is still around. Enjoying your offline tardchise, heathcliffe? hahah