Madden 10

[Eisen-verse]

<p>Small thing... But did they take out any way of finding out when a certain player was drafted? I've gone through to see some of the new rookies out in my game and there's no listing of what round they were drafted in?</p><p> </p><p>

Small thing I know. But just thought id ask.</p>

[CQI13]

It's not listed on the player profile/information anymore (where you see career stats/season stats)? I haven't had a chance to play yet, but that's where it used to be.

[Eisen-verse]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CQI13" data-cite="CQI13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's not listed on the player profile/information anymore (where you see career stats/season stats)? I haven't had a chance to play yet, but that's where it used to be.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Not that I've seen.... <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Eisen-verse]

Anyone else notice the insane amount of injuries that take place this year? At first glance, 5 out of the top 10 QB's in my game are all currently injured for 6+ weeks.

[Mr T Jobs To Me]

Yeah, the draft is much improved. Instead of being a straight-line "first pick is the best, then they get almost chronologically worse from there" I've found all my talent except QB (Got this complete weapon with the 12th pick, 97 speed 94 THP... Only 73 OVR but A Potential) in the later rounds. I've had 68's with C potential in the 1st round. Scouting is integral now.

[Eisen-verse]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mr T Jobs To Me" data-cite="Mr T Jobs To Me" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah, the draft is much improved. Instead of being a straight-line "first pick is the best, then they get almost chronologically worse from there" I've found all my talent except QB (Got this complete weapon with the 12th pick, 97 speed 94 THP... Only 73 OVR but A Potential) in the later rounds. I've had 68's with C potential in the 1st round. Scouting is integral now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I totally agree with you that the draft is much much better this time around. Just by chance, what was the name of the QB you picked up with 97 speed? The same thing happened in my first year but sadly he was drafted a few picks before I could get ahold of him. In my game, his last name was Bolt.</p>

[Comradebot]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eisen-verse" data-cite="Eisen-verse" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I totally agree with you that the draft is much much better this time around. Just by chance, what was the name of the QB you picked up with 97 speed? The same thing happened in my first year but sadly he was drafted a few picks before I could get ahold of him. In my game, his last name was Bolt.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've also heard someone drafted a guy by the name of "Patrick Chewing", and with Snickers as a sponsor I could see him being included. And aren't all the non-imported drafts pre-madish to some degree now?</p>

[Eisen-verse]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Comradebot" data-cite="Comradebot" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've also heard someone drafted a guy by the name of "Patrick Chewing", and with Snickers as a sponsor I could see him being included. And aren't all the non-imported drafts pre-madish to some degree now?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yea, I read somewhere that there was a developer who was focused primarily on creating 32 different draft classes from scratch. He spoke of them like they were his children. ha. So, I was just checking to see if the names were the same or if it was just stats that get a random name with each Franchise attempt.</p>

[Craig Edwards]

all the non-imported drafts are pre-made. they had a group guys make 30 years of draftees. They did that because in 09 you would have a 240lb RB look like he was only 190lbs

[Mr T Jobs To Me]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eisen-verse" data-cite="Eisen-verse" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I totally agree with you that the draft is much much better this time around. Just by chance, what was the name of the QB you picked up with 97 speed? The same thing happened in my first year but sadly he was drafted a few picks before I could get ahold of him. In my game, his last name was Bolt.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Michael Bolt- must be the same guy!</p>

[Mr T Jobs To Me]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eisen-verse" data-cite="Eisen-verse" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yea, I read somewhere that there was a developer who was focused primarily on creating 32 different draft classes from scratch. He spoke of them like they were his children. ha. So, I was just checking to see if the names were the same or if it was just stats that get a random name with each Franchise attempt.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 32? That's weak sauce. If Adam Ryland worked for Madden there would be at least 200.</p>

[mjdgoldeneye]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mr T Jobs To Me" data-cite="Mr T Jobs To Me" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>32? That's weak sauce. If Adam Ryland worked for Madden there would be at least 200.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Franchise doesn't last that long... <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> There is a draft class per each franchise year.</p>

[Mr T Jobs To Me]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mjdgoldeneye" data-cite="mjdgoldeneye" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Franchise doesn't last that long... <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> There is a draft class per each franchise year.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, but that leaves little incentive to do more than 1. Now I know every time I see Michael Bolt, that he has 97 speed, 94 throwing power, and "A" potential. Hurts the replayability in my opinion.</p>

[CQI13]

You don't have to sign him. You can try filling other needs?

[Comradebot]

Or you could use the NCAA draft classes. They differ every time you import a new one.

[darthsiddus2]

<p>oh I gotta post this:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

so I'm NY and I'm using Miami's playbook against Chicago in the preseason. I start in the wildcat formation and I throw with Brandon Jacobs I throw to David Tyree for a touchdown and the audio thinks Brandon Jacobs is a QB and does the " so-and-so is the best QB in the league" bit... just thought I'd post this...</p>

[Eisen-verse]

<p>This may be a stupid question but I'm new to an Xbox360.....</p><p> </p><p>

Can I connect my Xbox360 to the internet via a USB chord between my laptop (running on wireless) and my Xbox?</p>

[darthsiddus2]

you can hook your xbox up through router and bridge

[Eisen-verse]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="darthsiddus2" data-cite="darthsiddus2" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>you can hook your xbox up through router and bridge</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> oh okay, Boo. I guess I'll just have to buy the wireless adapater since my internet source is way downstairs.</p><p> </p><p> Thanks!</p>

[Eisen-verse]

<p><strong>Can I ask a favor of someone who has the updated rosters? </strong> Could you possibly leave behind all of the ratings for Brett Favre? I won't be able to get to an updated roster for awhile, So, I'd rather just create the guy and simulate the team as it is with that.</p><p> </p><p>

Pretty much every rating would be great.... I know it may be much to ask, however, if you're into helping someone out... I would greatly appreciate it!</p>

[CQI13]

<p>Here's this:</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/08/19/brett-favres-madden-nfl-10-ratings/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/08/19/brett-favres-madden-nfl-10-ratings/</a></p>

[Eisen-verse]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CQI13" data-cite="CQI13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="24189" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Here's this:<p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/08/19/brett-favres-madden-nfl-10-ratings/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/08/19/brett-favres-madden-nfl-10-ratings/</a></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you!</p>

[Eisen-verse]

<p>After talking about Bolt.... I had to go out and get him in my Jaguars Franchise. </p><p> </p><p>

I had to give up a 2nd round pick and Alex Smith (70 overall, Picked him up as insurance behind Garrard) for Michael Bolt and a 4th round pick. </p><p> </p><p>

I need a young QB to play behind Garrard as he's already 33 and could see his stats diminish with time (even though he's only a 79 right now).</p><p> </p><p>

Excited to see how he plays. Sadly, I won't see much of him though as I traded for him in week 2. So, no pre-season action.</p>

[Eisen-verse]

Things they should bring back in Madden's Franchise mode...

 

1) Player Morale

Reason: Made for an interesting situation since you had to keep your team happy for the most part or else they wanted out. This is sadly missed in this years game as every team feels exactly the same and it's less about the players on the team overall... Instead, you could bench Brandon Marshall for the entire year and never see any problems for it (outside of the Broncos not having a #1).

 

2) How a player was picked up by a team.

Reason: There's no way to see what round someone was drafted or how they got to any given team now a days. Kind of confuses you through out the seasons as you tend to forget where you drafted such and such.

 

3) Stadium Quality

Reason: Seems really stupid, probably, however, I miss the days where your stadium slowly started to become worse and worse over time. So that way when you actually added on there was a reason to do so as you saw your crummy field go from bad to "State of the Art". Plus, you were given a reason to create a new stadium for your team as it actually made sense why when you're building was showing signs of being worsened over time.

 

4) Position Battles

Reason: Just because I loved them and it made for more realistic football.

 

 

 

Don't get me wrong... I love this game! So much so actually. Just wish the Franchise mode was a little more realistic than just playing as a team and doing some things here and there.

[CQI13]

There's always mop up duty. By the way, were those all the ratings for Favre? Those are the ones I saw posted, but not sure if there was something that wasn't listed. I should be able to play it tomorrow or Tuesday, should be fun.

 

EDIT:

 

I'll bite on #2 and #4. Those would be welcome. Not sure about the stadium one, as back in 03/04 they had the additions to the stadium and relocation and you saw some pretty dumb things (i.e. Jets moving to Mexico City, Raiders moving somewhere except LA, etc).

 

As for team morale, I don't think any game has perfected that (sports console game). For the 2K series in basketball, it becomes useless once you reach around 75-80% (won't drop). If they improved it, maybe. But to have it a half assed attempt, I'd rather they leave it out.