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[FrenchMovieTheme]

hey friends, there is a pretty good chance i'll be going to e3 (god willing and with the help of some friends here @ ga )

so this is your chance to ask any questions about madden 2006 that you might have. make the questions as detailed as possible if you want, im pretty much going to be playing it for as long as i'm at e3.

i'm going to take the questions list posted here with me, so if you want any ratings, penalty questions, running questions, blahblahblah questions ask them and i'll take them with me and answer them (presuming the demo on display will provide those answers)

 

[DMczaf]

1. Check to see if penalties (any kind) are called more often. Come on EA, pass int. is illegal!

2. What's Alex Smith's rating? (the REAL Alex Smith! You know which one!)

3. Bucs are coming back in 06!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

2. Alex D. Smith: San Francisco 49ers - Ovr 99

 

[Bog]

I plan to head to the EA booth, start a game of Madden, then just walk away.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

i will present you with your corn flakes award @ e3

 

[TheDuce22]

Not having any competition has got to effect them. Ask them how they will stay motivated knowing there are no other NFL games around.

 

[DCX]

Ask about the ESPN intergration

Will Madden 360 have the same feature set as the siblings

How effective can Vision passing be?

DCX

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Not having any competition has got to effect them. Ask them how they will stay motivated knowing there are no other NFL games around.

yes, i will ask the videogame that.

Me: How do you feel about lack of competition, madden 2006?
M2006: E...A... Sports... it's in the game!
Me: Wow, you are pretty cocky and rude. Just answer the question.
M2006: Wuzzup this is tom brady from the new england patriots. EA sports, it's in the game BIZNATCH!
Me: You got to be fucking kidding me. Now you have other people rubbing my face in it?
M2006: MADDEN NFL... 2006!
Me: This interview is over. You've changed EA... you've changed!

 

[DMczaf]

:lol :lol

 

[TheDuce22]

I figured there would be EA people there. Guess I was wrong.

I honestly dont care about the features at this point. Its the only NFL game around and it has Mcnabb on the cover. I have no choice.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

i'm sure the first thing i want to know is how they will stay motivated without NFL competition. let me tell you something, i will ask whatever rep is there how he makes his PB & J sandwiches before i babble on about how they are going down the drain thanks to no competition.

 

[dskillzhtown]

I figured there would be EA people there. Guess I was wrong.

They will be there. But a lil busy with DM though.

 

[TheDuce22]

they are going down the drain thanks to no competition.

I agree!! Seriously, ask they why we should believe that wont happen.

 

[nathkenn]

I agree!! Seriously, ask they why we should believe that wont happen.

because the people working on the game care about what they are creating regardless of decisions the company as whole makes

..and take lots of pictures of our booth

 

[DMczaf]

Do you know if any of EA's 360 games will be playable or at the booth in video form?

 

[nathkenn]

Do you know if any of EA's 360 games will be playable or at the booth in video form?

like I said, can't say, but actually I don't really know. It will probably be a pretty down to the wire decision.

 

[StoOgE]

Throw blue (Sega blue mind you) paint all over their kiosks and run out screaming BOYCOT 2K5.

 

[Fifty]

Ask them why they keep churning out roster updates.

 

[DMczaf]

Throw blue (Sega blue mind you) paint all over their kiosks and run out screaming BOYCOT 2K5.

That reminds me, FMT you better go to the 2K Sports booth and ask for your money back for NFL2K5, NBA2K5, NCAA Basketball 2K5 and MLB2K5!

They owe us!

 

[Ramirez]

I'm still wonderin if the 360 version will be playable and if it is I'm guessin it will be behind closed doors,you might have to infiltrate FMT

 

[Slo]

I want to know these things about the cone of visions system:

1) how fast does the cone change receivers that the cone focuses on? Is there a "dead" period where you can't throw accurately while the cone is changing focus?

2) How well/poorly does the secondary react to the cone? Do they Tecmo-Bowl swarm all over the receiver you're looking at? Can you look off the safety and go over the top of him? Does zone coverage creep towards the cone?

3) Just how inaccurate are throws outside of the cone? If I loft throws to receivers outside the cone, will they be better able to change their routes and compensate for my inaccuracy?

General changes

1) How easy is it to shade your corners in and out? Is it as easy as telling them to bump a receiver?

2) A new feature is the D will mask zones by trailing the motion man. Can I break the zone by motioning a LB out of his area?

3) Can I automatically move up a single safety to play the run?

4) Ninja Linebackers?

5) How effective are the blocking audibles on passing plays? Let's say you're using a mobile QB like, say, Daunte Culpepper. Are you going to be able to notify your blockers at the line that you'll be rolling to your right? Can you point out a blitz to them and have them auto adjust?


6) How much of a hit has the Vikes offense taken since they no longer have Moss? Is Troy Williamson a loser?

7) Please check on corner route coverage.

 

[ZootedGranny]

Most of the things I want to know are tied into the 360 version, which may not even be shown, but here's what I want to know:

Is the vision passing directly tied into a QBs awareness?

Do you gain a roster spot when putting a player on IR?

Will there be any form of ragdoll physics in the next gen versions?

Is suction blocking still a big problem?

With an emphasis on offensive hitsticking, can you fold back for a blindside block?

Are there going to be any changes to the simulation options, like a simulate to end option?

Find out if they have tightened up the animations near the sideline. I'm tired of having a guy skid 5 yards on one foot towards the sidelines without physically putting his 2nd foot down.

Tell them to fix their terrible cpu drafting logic.

Find out if FBs block ratings are once again horribly underrated. Nothing like seeing Fred Beasley and Tony Richardson having terrible blocking ratings.

I NEED TO KNOW DERRICK JOHNSON'S RATING, LEST I DIE.

Find out if the press coverage has been toned down.

I need the goods on if they truly fixed the ball trajectory on a variety of passes. I don't need to see Ben Leber skying to knock down a pass out to the flats when I should be able to float it over him.

Ask if they've toned down the ratings of players coming out of college thru NCAA exported rosters (ie 8 WRs per draft class being rated near 80), and also ask if they've fixed their own draft classes that Madden generates.

Find out if they call PI at all.

Tell them to get rid of Madden Cards. Nobody cares about them.

I have more but I can't think of them right now.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Seriously, ask they why we should believe that wont happen.

duce don't you get it yet? EA doesnt make madden. tiburon does. do you understand the concept that EA could hand the development of madden over to ANY of its developers? isn't that incentive for tiburon to put out a quality product?

but, back on topic, how about i ask them if we will be able to QB Rush for 80 yards per drive with josh mccown whenever we want? oh wait, that is a question for visual concepts

p.s. if you have no serious questions don't bother posting... maybe i will ask about the madden curse on mcnabb and the eagles

 

[Birbo]

Footprints in the snow? (A friend of mine is obsessed with this)

 

[Truelize]

Ask them if I'll be able to slide with my QB online and if Vick is gonna be a fragile bugger that fumbles constantly cause he can't slide. :lol

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

i will take all the questions with me, but last year franchise mode was disabled in the demo so i couldn't check out any features. i can ask the rep about the features, but last year they sometimes said they couldn't comment on certain things. i'll do my best

 

[TheDuce22]

duce don't you get it yet? EA doesnt make madden. tiburon does. do you understand the concept that EA could hand the development of madden over to ANY of its developers? isn't that incentive for tiburon to put out a quality product?

I dont care who makes it, I just want you to ask the question. It allready is a quality product btw, they just have no incentive to make any major upgrades. Without VC pushing them I doubt we would have seen as many improvements.

 

[AstroLad]

Tiburon could downgrade Madden and there's no fucking way EA would take it away from them, nor would sales suffer, thanks to the monopoly. Of course, Tiburon will make improvements, but it's not like they have the Sword of Damocles hanging over them.

 

[DMczaf]

You guys forget another reason why Tiburon will not slack off.

"Don't fuck with the image of the National Football League."

 

[Mr. Blonde]

EA should fire the Madden team and have the team that made ESPN NFL 2K5 make Madden 2006.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Tiburon could downgrade Madden and there's no fucking way EA would take it away from them, nor would sales suffer, thanks to the monopoly.

i doubt that. NFL wants a quality product just like EA

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

EA should fire the Madden team and have the team that made ESPN NFL 2K5 make Madden 2006.

dude why are you in this thread? if you dont like madden just shut the fuck up or go make an anti-madden thread. this is for serious questions people have about madden @ e3

 

[AstroLad]

You guys forget another reason why Tiburon will not slack off.

"Don't fuck with the image of the National Football League."

Everyone knows David Stern is the only commissioner that evokes true, profound fear, and backs up his threats:

 

[dskillzhtown]

All I want to know is if the Astrodome is in this year. WE NEED THE ASTRODOME!!!!! It is kind of silly playing with the Oilers teams in Tennessee.

 

[Mrbob]

I think Taglibue has hitmen positioned outside of Tiburon studios 24/7 to make sure they don't slack off.

 

[Slo]

Thought of a few more while I was drywalling my basement.

About adaptive AI:

1) What exactly happens when the D senses a play is coming? Do DB's cheat on routes? Do DE's crash in on dive plays? I'm hoping to see some form of intuition, rather than just bumping up the D's ninja stat.

2) Does the adaptive AI only kick in when you are successfull with your plays? If I run 10 dives only average 1 yard a carry I really don't want any adaptive AI pulling my safeties up to stop the run. LEAVE THEM BACK IN COVERAGE!

3) How trainable is the AI? Can I counter train it all game so that it will be out of position in the 4th quarter? If I run nothing but in routes all game long, are the sideline patterns going to conveniently be wide open in the 2:00 minute drill?

 

[AstroLad]

I think Taglibue has hitmen positioned outside of Tiburon studios 24/7 to make sure they don't slack off.

Stern would kick Tagliabue's ass; Tagliabue is a big puss, Stern is fucking beefcake. /ot

 

[Rorschach]

1. Check to see if penalties (any kind) are called more often. Come on EA, pass int. is illegal!

This is what I want to know.

yes, i will ask the videogame that.

Me: How do you feel about lack of competition, madden 2006?
M2006: E...A... Sports... it's in the game!
Me: Wow, you are pretty cocky and rude. Just answer the question.
M2006: Wuzzup this is tom brady from the new england patriots. EA sports, it's in the game BIZNATCH!
Me: You got to be fucking kidding me. Now you have other people rubbing my face in it?
M2006: MADDEN NFL... 2006!
Me: This interview is over. You've changed EA... you've changed!

:lol

[edit] oh and also, how the improvements in the blocking actually play out.


Fargas MVP 2k6

 

[Gunstar77]

Ask if they are going to improve the Web based Leagues and if they will be free again this year?

 

[sportzhead]

3. Bucs are coming back in 06!

So true.

 

[newsguy]

FMT, they say that instead of making CB's weaker, they will make WR's fight for position instead. Let us know how that comes out in practice when you're playing. Like if you take control of the WR while the ball is in the air, do you physically fight for position or will it be better to NOT change to the WR and let the CPU perform a preset animation.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

1) What is KC's overall defensive rank with all of the new additions?

2) What is Derrick Johnson's overall rank?





Eh, that's about it. KC destined to be Superbowl XL champs!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

great questions fellas, i am eager to play madden for 8 hours on thursday

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

come to life thread!

 

[shantyman]

I want to know how the Bengals are ranked. You know, the team that your precious 49's drove a stake into TWICE. GRRRRR

 

[Slo]

You want MORE questions? Do you plan to be playing all week? :lol

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

a lot of these questions i bet i will be able to answer within the first 20 minutes of playing it. some of the more specific questions (ratings) may drift on later into the day

 

[Wellington]

Seriously, FMT, let's just set up shop and run through all the scenarios we want. Fuck anyone else who wants to play!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

:lol i'd be down for that ck

 

[Guileless]

but, back on topic, how about i ask them if we will be able to QB Rush for 80 yards per drive with josh mccown whenever we want? oh wait, that is a question for visual concepts

:lol it's funny because it's true

See how the DBs react to a run, i.e. do they immediately peel off from coverage the millisecond the QB hands the ball off. Didn't some preview say they were going to change this and make it more realistic?

And did y'all see where IGN reported that they axed the online club feature?