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Official Xbox 360 Madden '12 Online Franchise Thread: Dream Team Edition

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eznark

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Mrbob said:
Anyone else have their hands cramp up playing Mario Kart 7? I can't play the game longer than about 45 minutes before I have to quit. I think it has to do with using the L shoulder and R shoulder buttons constantly in the game. I'm buying the 3DS boat when it comes out Feb 7 to see if the extra size alleviates some pain for me while playing.
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One more week and I'll have it! I'm guessing I'll have the same problem, I found the DS fairly uncomfortable for long sessions.

As to the sacking Cutler thing, that's the first time my team has ever done it. I figured you were doing play action or something! Having Clay at defensive end has been pretty nice. I'm able to get pressure without rushing linebackers. I don't think you get half those points without my six fucking turnovers. God I hate the rain (and the fact that I have to sit idly by while I throw an out route to a marginally open receiver, but the defender gets to control his dback and thus wins the battle every time).

I have no idea how I recovered that onside kick. I've never even been close before.
 
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Ramirez

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Wellington said:
Regarding my use of twins, only one that has ever said anything to me was Luke, and it's mostly us trolling each other. Has their been a game this season in which someone hasn't complained about you?
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Uh, no one ever complained about my use of twins until Luke did it that one night, he made that post like 3 minutes into the game, and later apologized over AIM for making it. Then Rors made some off hand comment when I spent probably 90% of my game against him in 3 wide, and Smokey chimed in, other than that, I didn't see anyone saying anything, and certainly not after a game.

If I'm all cheese, luck, and elite team, I can drop out so you can recruit someone more to your liking Wellie.
 
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Nightz

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Mrbob said:
Anyone else have their hands cramp up playing Mario Kart 7? I can't play the game longer than about 45 minutes before I have to quit. I think it has to do with using the L shoulder and R shoulder buttons constantly in the game. I'm buying the 3DS boat when it comes out Feb 7 to see if the extra size alleviates some pain for me while playing.
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Ugh, yeah. Right now I'm limiting myself to one cup per play session even though I want to play more.
 
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Mrbob

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Got my GBA games! Mario Kart Super Circuit is cool for nostalgia, but with MK7 I don't think I'll play it much. Can't wait to play Minish Cap though, never did! Plus Yoshi's Island, Wario Land 4, Metroid Fusion, Fire Emblem, Mario and Donkey Kong! These make up for the craptacular NES freebies.


eznark said:
As to the sacking Cutler thing, that's the first time my team has ever done it. I figured you were doing play action or something! Having Clay at defensive end has been pretty nice. I'm able to get pressure without rushing linebackers. I don't think you get half those points without my six fucking turnovers. God I hate the rain (and the fact that I have to sit idly by while I throw an out route to a marginally open receiver, but the defender gets to control his dback and thus wins the battle every time).
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It wasn't that I was controlling the DB all the time, it was that you were throwing into zones. You ran a lot of 5 wide so I was mixing up zone blitzing with straight zone drop back coverage to try and confuse you. It was tough to cover. With the rain I was shocked you threw it that much. I've had bad experience throwing in the rain before, so I decided I would run a bunch instead. You had 49 passes with Rodgers that game and 5 runs so 54 drop backs haha.
 
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eznark

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Mrbob said:
It wasn't that I was controlling the DB all the time, it was that you were throwing into zones. You ran a lot of 5 wide so I was mixing up zone blitzing with straight zone drop back coverage to try and confuse you. It was tough to cover. With the rain I was shocked you threw it that much. I've had bad experience throwing in the rain before, so I decided I would run a bunch instead. You had 49 passes with Rodgers that game and 5 runs so 54 drop backs haha.
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3 of those runs were out of shotgun!

I'm bored with trying to run the ball, honestly. The most fun I had was the last two weeks playing 5 wides in a hurry up.
 
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LiveWire

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McNei1y said:
Sorry DCX/Smokey about NBA today. I actually went to the bar earlier and watched the Caps game.
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I dunno about you but we never should've gotten rid of Boudreau. At least not until the end of the season. Freaking Florida is on top of the division. Florida!! A warm weather team leading in the NHL? WTF is this shit?
 
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eznark

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goldlion054

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I know Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is probably going to be a bad game, but I wants it soooo bad. It looks like Left 4 Dead on crack. Everyone has a special ability and role they play that helps the squad. And I get to play as Leon Kennedy/Hunk again?

Probably day 1
 
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eznark

Banned
Mrbob said:
Got my GBA games! Mario Kart Super Circuit is cool for nostalgia, but with MK7 I don't think I'll play it much. Can't wait to play Minish Cap though, never did! Plus Yoshi's Island, Wario Land 4, Metroid Fusion, Fire Emblem, Mario and Donkey Kong! These make up for the craptacular NES freebies.
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So lucky. That will be my first purchase next week!
 
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bluemax

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LukeSmith said:
And the Sanjuro award was born.
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What's amazing is that he isn't even the lowest rated QB in the league despite throwing 41 INTs, although he is the lowest among qualified starters.

And he's actually just barely behind Peter Tanico.

Which I guess just shows you how dumb QB rating is.

Tom Brady has almost as many INTs as Tebow has completions for the season.
 
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levious

That throwing stick stunt of yours has boomeranged on us.
the GBA games aren't for individual purchase yet Ez, only the ambassador program.
 
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McNei1y

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LiveWire said:
I dunno about you but we never should've gotten rid of Boudreau. At least not until the end of the season. Freaking Florida is on top of the division. Florida!! A warm weather team leading in the NHL? WTF is this shit?
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I agree. It was just a quick solution to something that wasn't going to be fixed. It was dumb and irrational but what are you gonna do. Plus, didn't I read that Ovie and Boudreau didn't get along? I'm assuming that was part of the decision as well. As long as we make it into the playoffs then we have a shot. I'm done with getting overly excited about our play in the regular season. I mean the past few years we were outstanding and still got destroyed in the playoffs. It's all about the playoffs. Preform there or you suck.
 
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Mrbob

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eznark said:
So lucky. That will be my first purchase next week!
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I have some bad news for you. Only the true Nintendo Ambassadors get Minish Cap at the moment. Nintendo still doesn't have GBA games for sale on the eshop, and who knows when. The Eshop is pretty crappy too. Only a handful of original game boy (in monochrome glory!), GBC, 3D classics, and original games. Not much to buy. Terribly organized too.

GBA games could be a gold mine. Don't know what Nintendo is waiting for.
 
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eznark

Banned
Mrbob said:
I have some bad news for you. Only the true Nintendo Ambassadors get Minish Cap at the moment. Nintendo still doesn't have GBA games for sale on the eshop, and who knows when. The Eshop is pretty crappy too. Only a handful of original game boy (in monochrome glory!), GBC, 3D classics, and original games. Not much to buy. Terribly organized too.

GBA games could be a gold mine. Don't know what Nintendo is waiting for.
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Ah, no big deal. I still own it on GBA. I meant you were so lucky in that you get to experience it fresh!
 
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LukeSmith

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Rather than come here and read about Nintendo, I would rather come to this thread and read:
- DCX Trade rumors
- Bob continuing his Texans schtick
- Sanjuro detailing exactly what is or isn't going thru his head when he throws a pass
- LiveWire v. Cb
- Ram v. Wellie
 
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LiveWire

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McNei1y said:
I agree. It was just a quick solution to something that wasn't going to be fixed. It was dumb and irrational but what are you gonna do. Plus, didn't I read that Ovie and Boudreau didn't get along? I'm assuming that was part of the decision as well. As long as we make it into the playoffs then we have a shot. I'm done with getting overly excited about our play in the regular season. I mean the past few years we were outstanding and still got destroyed in the playoffs. It's all about the playoffs. Preform there or you suck.
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Yea, I mean, the team just seemed to fail in the playoffs, but then again, sometimes I think it's just bad luck. I mean, clearly they had no heart last year against the Bolts. That I think is likely the main reason why McPhee fired him. But the years prior? Took the eventual champion to 7 games, and then had Price stand on his head in a ridiculous game for the Habs (wasn't it like over 50 shots saved?). The ax came down way too early.

I agree though, I don't care if we're 1st or 8th. Let's just get in and make some noise (and hope we don't get matched up against Philly).
 
DCX

DCX

DCX
LukeSmith said:
Rather than come here and read about Nintendo, I would rather come to this thread and read:
- DCX Trade rumors
- Bob continuing his Texans schtick
- Sanjuro detailing exactly what is or isn't going thru his head when he throws a pass
- LiveWire v. Cb
- Ram v. Wellie
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Trade rumors!?!?! What do I want now?

DCX
 
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McNei1y

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Something is definitely up with my connection to 2k or something. I've attempted 10 games so far since getting the game and every online game has dropped in the first or second quarter.
 
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Mrbob

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Amazing, right? To keep the portable love fest going, here is a link to a Vita unboxing video with some game footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pDnExAhiLq4

Skip to 5 minutes to witness the awesomeness of a new musou game. Looks like I'll have to buy Dynasty Warriors Next for the Vita.

McNei1y said:
Something is definitely up with my connection to 2k or something. I've attempted 10 games so far since getting the game and every online game has dropped in the first or second quarter.
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Seems about normal to me for a 2k online game.
 
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Mrbob

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Eznark, you liked Darkest of Days. This is a million times worse than my musou addiction!

I also picked up Dragon Quest 5 from amazon. DS games getting blown out this holiday season.
 
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bluemax

Banned
Mrbob said:
Eznark, you liked Darkest of Days. This is a million times worse than my musou addiction!

I also picked up Dragon Quest 5 from amazon. DS games getting blown out this holiday season.
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DQ5 is fuck awesome. This reminds me that I need to go back and finish DQ6. Stupid casinos.
 
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ph33nix

MWO
McNei1y said:
Something is definitely up with my connection to 2k or something. I've attempted 10 games so far since getting the game and every online game has dropped in the first or second quarter.
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I think the biggest problem here is that you are expecting an online game in 2k to function correctly
 
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Mrbob

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Yeah I hear DQ5 is the best, so this is the one I decided to go with. Agreed about not having enough time, but the games were CHEAP. So if they sit on my shelf a bit that is ok with me. This is the last hurrah for the DS, don't plan on buying anymore DS games.

I'm browsing the standings right now, and it looks like the race for the 6 seed in both conferences will be fun to watch. Lots of teams still in it!
 
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McNei1y

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ph33nix said:
I think the biggest problem here is that you are expecting an online game in 2k to function correctly
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I never expect 2k to function correctly. I just had optimistic hopes when I read Smokey and DCX were able to play. Then when I try it just shits on itself. Such a crappy company. Somebody put it to rest already.
 
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ph33nix

MWO
McNei1y said:
I never expect 2k to function correctly. I just had optimistic hopes when I read Smokey and DCX were able to play. Then when I try it just shits on itself. Such a crappy company. Somebody put it to rest already.
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If only could we somehow impose a nation-wide ban on 2k to get them to step it up
...and Madden too
 
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McNei1y

Member
ph33nix said:
If only could we somehow impose a nation-wide ban on 2k to get them to step it up
...and Madden too
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I was really hoping for EA to compete in basketball but there games were even worse. 2k's only success was football and that had to be bought out. I don't mind NBA 2k series since the offline is somewhat enjoyable but MLB 2k and the 2k network is just soooo awful. Some other company just needs to step up and create competition.
 
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Smokey

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McNei1y said:
Sorry DCX/Smokey about NBA today. I actually went to the bar earlier and watched the Caps game.
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I'm gonna create an Online Association. I'll send ya an invite. Be able to see firsthand how bad it is. Also try putting your 360 in the DMZ on your router if you haven't already.
 
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