Madden 15

[3-4ravdef509]

I really don't like the new playcalling format, and not just the ask madden part, but going in and choosing plays. Is there anyway to change the formation playcalling screen back to the more conventional view?

 

Ofcourse, the playbook is slightly changed this year so part of my problems stem from that combined with a totally new layout/look.

 

Also,

 

Already lots of problems in the 3 games I've played...

 

There's no such thing as a pass rush.  Had 0 sacks in 3 games.  The one chance I had at one, Madden decided that Russell Wilson could run over Brandon Williams.

 

Opposing QBs complete nearly everything.  With no pass rush, receivers get open and QBs take advantage.

 

There's no running game either.  Everyone on the opposing defense is all world at getting off of blocks.

 

Even if you find space, there are no breakaways.  It feels like all LBs have 99 speed.  Closing speed all around is ridiculous.

 

Overthrows.  Good lord.  Probably 30% of my passes go 10 yards over the receivers' heads.

 

I also had a punt that bounced off of Jacoby's head.  Didn't even attempt to raise his arms.

 

Luckily I didn't technically buy it this year.

 

I've had the same problems, minus the over throws as I've not had the luxury of a pocket that lasted long enough to attempt a deep throw.

Edited August 27, 2014 by 3-4ravdef509

[pep_meister]

WOW. cant complain about the derek cox signing even if he doesnt play... cat has a 77 rating on the vikings.. in terms of madden this was a great signing. Webb/Smith/ and ross and cox 3/4 CB... finally some depth.

[rmw10]

Better results today.

 

I'm finally developing a consistent pass rush although it's coming for the interior and CB/S blitzes more than anything.  Suggs and Dumervil are still largely ineffective.

 

The running game is starting to come together as well.  I finally had a game where I broke a few for double digit gains.  I had been struggling to find more than 5 yards in the previous 5 games I had played.  There are still times though where LBs are super human in the running game.

 

Overthrows seem to have stopped for whatever reason.

 

The biggest issue is still that the opposing QB still completes nearly everything.  I'm having games where QBs are going 29/30 and such and I cannot figure out what to do there.

[pep_meister]

just went 28/31 with flacco vs chiefs... short throws are killer in the game. fumbles are a B word. pass rush is awful in this game. i' ve had 1 sack with doom and suggs in 6 games and i man blitz like crazy. honestly pretty excited about this game though. Ravens roster has zero holes in it.

 

Safeties- Average with great depth

 

CBs-  Compared to most rosters are now above average with the depth signing of Cox (77) we now have CB3 that are 75+ overall

 

LBs- Top tier with all the depth we have ( able to play with DL here )

 

DL- Move Upshaw to DE ( actually got 2 sacks with him ) he has held up fine against the run and weights almost 300lbs. Ngata to DT and Canty stays at DE

 

The only hole we have on offense is RT. I'm starting Jah Reid simply because hes bigger and better attributes then rick wagner.

 

needless to say i'm loving this roster.

[TDubbs]

Loving the Ravens in Madden. In the defensive playbook we have a new formation which is the Wide Nickel, in the past we've only had base nickel and 3-3-5. Wide Nickel is intense.

 

- Leave Daryl Smith at ILB

- 4 man front of Mosley/Sizzle on the outside Doom/Ngata/Upshaw rotation on the inside 

- It's like stealing for Mosley, 8 games in he's got 9 sacks already. Great for his progression 

Edited August 28, 2014 by TDubbs

[TheRavenouseD2008]

ok overall from what you all have played buy or pass?

[rmw10]

ok overall from what you all have played buy or pass?

 

I'm enjoying it more and more each day, for what that's worth.  It looks the same as previous Madden installments but I like the changes they made to the controls this year.  If you have the extra cash, I'd pick it up.

[redrum52]

Really? I've actually had none of those problems (yet). I was actually going to comment on how much better the pass rush got. 

Pass rush been killing me.  It's a lot more efficient, but works both ways.  I actually like this one a lot more than 25.  Not many glitches and runs pretty smoothly.  Don't know if the system makes a difference though.

[redrum52]

I'm enjoying it more and more each day, for what that's worth.  It looks the same as previous Madden installments but I like the changes they made to the controls this year.  If you have the extra cash, I'd pick it up.

I didn't like it the first day I got it, but the more I played, the more I appreciated the zoom and new controls.

[rmw10]

I didn't like it the first day I got it, but the more I played, the more I appreciated the zoom and new controls.

 

Same with me.  It grows on you.

[JO_75]

Reading on Operation Sports Forums, it seems for the only real issues are the sim stats for quarterbacks and the untouched AI's re-signing ability. From what I was reading, Andrew Luck would end up leaving the Colts after his rookie contract expired, Christian Ponder somehow became a great starter(someone said in their league he led the league in passing), and well you know the rest.

[bauer77]

Reading on Operation Sports Forums, it seems for the only real issues are the sim stats for quarterbacks and the untouched AI's re-signing ability. From what I was reading, Andrew Luck would end up leaving the Colts after his rookie contract expired, Christian Ponder somehow became a great starter(someone said in their league he led the league in passing), and well you know the rest.

 

Yeah i've heard that too. Someone else said they simulated a few years, and Blaine Gabbert won the 49ers job and took them to the super bowl. Gotta fix that. no way that happens. lol

[rmw10]

I've noticed that cuts before the season are very unrealistic.  Bishop Sankey got cut in my connected career or whatever the hell that thing is called now.  I've seen some other mid-late round rookies cut as well.

[redrum52]

I've noticed that cuts before the season are very unrealistic.  Bishop Sankey got cut in my connected career or whatever the hell that thing is called now.  I've seen some other mid-late round rookies cut as well.

Brady was rated something like a 73 2 years into my franchise.  I don't what they call it, it's always going to be franchise mode to me.  Yeah, some of the cuts are real weird.  Trade logic doesn't always make sense either.

[Christian Davis]

So far I'm really liking the game on All-Pro difficulty. In terms of CFM, the preseason cuts are annoying (especially the Titans always cutting Bishop Sankey). In Fifa at the start of career there's an option to turn off the first transfer window and a similar option in madden to start the season with the opening day 53 man rosters would be good.

[Ngata Chance]

I know this is probably a dumb question, but is the Draft randomized in the offline franchise mode as well?

[JO_75]

Played it for the first time today on the PS4. Only done a few quick games but I'm really enjoying it. Haven't been able to say that about Madden since Madden 12. Presentation looks very good, makes me look like I'm watching a CBS Sports broadcast except for the animated versions of Phil Simms and Jim Nantz. Other than that everything looks good to me.

 

P.S. EA Sports has said they will remove Ray Rice from the game after his suspension from the NFL.

Edited September 10, 2014 by JO_75

[RobFuseRaven]

Okay, so after playing for a while, I'm no longer angered at the slight changes. I love how defense is controlled now with the new camera angle. Actually I'm not sure if that's new, but I've never used it before. I HATED the way you had to get a quick burst off the line, but now I've mastered and prefer it. While this is, in my opinion the most fun Madden game I've played, I still have my pet peeves. What happened to the scouting system? On Madden 25, I could easily get a lot of points to spend on scouting players. Now it feels like I have barely anything, Even with the double XP on, it takes 2 weeks before I can even scout a player's class. I will admit drafting players is easier now when you can see what players are scheme fits.

 

I'm not sure I like the new practice system. Before, I liked that I could just run team drills and every player would get 2000 XP for completing it EVERY time. And also, I can't believe Madden still freezes. I was having a great game and I scored a touchdown only for it to freeze on the PAT. I do like that it saves your game on the Xbox One, but it doesn't necessarily save it the way you left it. When I brought the game back, my touchdown wasn't there AND it was snowing. LOL. I hate playing in the snow. Besides these little gripes, the game feels more... cinematic and I feel more in control. This is a great improvement in my opinion.

Edited September 15, 2014 by RobFuseRaven

[redrum52]

Okay, so after playing for a while, I'm no longer angered at the slight changes. I love how defense is controlled now with the new camera angle. Actually I'm not sure if that's new, but I've never used it before. I HATED the way you had to get a quick burst off the line, but now I've mastered and prefer it. While this is, in my opinion the most fun Madden game I've played, I still have my pet peeves. What happened to the scouting system? On Madden 25, I could easily get a lot of points to spend on scouting players. Now it feels like I have barely anything, Even with the double XP on, it takes 2 weeks before I can even scout a player's class. I will admit drafting players is easier now when you can see what players are scheme fits.

 

I'm not sure I like the new practice system. Before, I liked that I could just run team drills and every player would get 2000 XP for completing it EVERY time. And also, I can't believe Madden still freezes. I was having a great game and I scored a touchdown only for it to freeze on the PAT. I do like that it saves your game on the Xbox One, but it doesn't necessarily save it the way you left it. When I brought the game back, my touchdown wasn't there AND it was snowing. LOL. I hate playing in the snow. Besides these little gripes, the game feels more... cinematic and I feel more in control. This is a great improvement in my opinion.

Madden is the only game that will consistently freeze for no damn reason, next gen or not, it just doesn't make sense. EA needs to be burnt to the ground.

[RobFuseRaven]

Also, why are there still no practice squads?

[ludy51]

would you guys say this game is worth $50-$60?

[Mt. Crushmore]

would you guys say this game is worth $50-$60?

Depends what other madden you have.

[Willbacker]

would you guys say this game is worth $50-$60?

Only if you bought a new system ie: Playstation 4 or XBox 1.

[ludy51]

Oh god. All of thoughs new features are exclusive to next gen. THAT WOULDVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW BERCORE I BOUGHT IT FULL PRICE

[ludy51]

Oh god. All of thoughs new features are exclusive to next gen. THAT WOULDVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW BERCORE I BOUGHT IT FULL PRICE

i probobly shouldve done more wiki research

[TheRavenouseD2008]

actually on 360 its not bad for that price I like the set up  racking up sacks like a champ

[redrum52]

Only if you bought a new system ie: Playstation 4 or XBox 1.

This.  Loving it on the next gen systems.  Same game on PS3

[TheRavenouseD2008]

well now we got a problem latest patch has my game all messed up nothing is syncing  comentary is 3 years ahead of graphics

[3-4ravdef509]

Ok, does anyone else have trouble stopping the run in this game more than ever? If I purposely play the run I can contain it at the expense of being gashed over the top for a huge game. If I don't hold a safety in to watch for a draw I get gashed often for 15+ yards sometimes. They've readily made Cover 2 Inverted available in different formations this year but it only works so well, plus it's easy to pass on.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

anyone else having issues with the game sticking like crazy?