Madden 13 Interest Thread

The game does not release until Tuesday. I had planned on giving everyone until Sept 1st to get the game...with the league getting made around the 4th or 5th to allow for the first patch or two on ratings. I have been looking at the released ratings for all players and there are some big discrepancies. We would roll to week two on Thursday of the actual NFL schedule...the start of their week two...and try to keep pace with them all season. So...please slow down..take a breath. If you got it early, great....practice. I will post a new thread here next week to get everyone started. That cool with everyone?

Well thanks man for telling me do appreciated. I play a little on the early season pass kinda enjoy the game the speed of the game comes right at you. But the game play is nice and having the chance to pick the legends playbook is a nice touch by madden this year. Look forward to this season for GWJ and thanks again for the update peace ALC

Zell, when you make the league, are you given the option to have a salary cap?

I haven't set up an online league but it seems the options will be the same for both, so should let you do salary caps online

I doubt it...I didnt buy a pass, so I have to wait til Tuesday to mess around with it. Will p/u after work. In the past, it hasnt allowed many options for online franchises...they are very very low key compared to what you can do in the offline mode. I have made the suggestion to a madden rep at last years release, so we'll see...

I want as much depth as possible!!!

Ok. I bought Madden today. First Madden I've played on this console generation, so I might not be too competitive, but I'd be interested in the league.

I'd go with Cincy, but could be persuaded to take Seattle if the conferences need balancing.

I'm going to have to hold fire on buying this game till next pay day, which will be late September, feel free to start the league and I will hop in when I'm able.

Picking it up shortly

Willie, post your sliders when you get a chance. I want to mess around with them

Here are my sliders they are the same for both CPU and Human. I am doing All-Pro with 8 minuet quarters

QB Accuracy - 45
Pass Blocking - 47
WR Catching - 42
Broken Tackles - 38
Run Blocking - 46
Fumbles - 50
Pass Defense Reaction Time - 55
Interceptions - 45
Pass Rushing - 47
Rush Defense Reaction Time -55
Block Shedding - 52
Tackling - 47
FG Power - 60
FG Accuracy - 50
Punt Power - 50
Punt Accuracy - 50
Kickoff Power - 53
Injuries - 54
Fatigue - 63
Player Speed Threshold - 36

Penalty
Offside - 55
False Start - 54
Holding 48
Face Mask 54
Defensive Pass Interference - 58
Offensive Pass Interference - 58
Punt Catch Interference - 64
Clipping - 57
Intentional Grounding - 60
Roughing Passer - 54
Roughing Kicker -59

Willie and I have spent the evening screwing around in a test online league. It ties it all together. Feels like more than just playing your weekly game and filling injury holes. EA turned Madden into an RPG. It's nuts

If you offer any trades or sign any free agents it updates immediately letting everyone in the league know. Also for free agents you can only sign them to what they want so if you want to sign T.O. and he wants a 1 year 10 million dollar contract that's what you have to pay him. Once signed you can renegotiate. Also salary cap is on and so is draft pick trading you can trade up to 2 years worth of picks. Also once you pick your playbooks for O and D you can not change them.

Also the CPU is a lot smarter at declining trades I offered 2 firsts and a second round pick for luck and RG3 and was turned down. I offered McCoy and a 4th and 6th round picks for John Skeleton from Arizona and was denied as well.

You might be able to change it when you are going into your game. I know you could in every other game. I will have to mess with that tomorrow then. Going to work on these sliders a bit and see how they play.

The twitter feed is cool. It's a constant update. While Willie and I were just messing with things, it refreshed in real time and told me he just picked some players. It also tweeted saying that I was trying to move Jahvid Best. I'm impressed with it.

The XP progression really gives depth to all you do(weekly goals, practice scenarios) Then you can juice up your players.

Thoughts on when league will kickoff? I'll be gone again from 8-20 Sep.

Maybe a week into the real season? Give EA a chance to update rosters one last time. There are still players where they shouldn't be.

Also, do you guys want to play with pre-existing injuries on?

Leroyog wrote:

Maybe a week into the real season? Give EA a chance to update rosters one last time. There are still players where they shouldn't be.

Also, do you guys want to play with pre-existing injuries on?

I'd say no, but that's just my two cents.

I do like the presentation more...I would like to see a little bit more pregame intros and what not. Also the menus are really hard to navigate. I dont like how the playbooks are locked in. Nor do I like the commentating during the game...seems like it doesnt make any sense half the time. Add to that, the new engine needs tweeks (some hits and after play animations look totally jacked up). The sliders and speeds need a lot of balancing. The fact you cant negotiate when signing players is also aggravating. And why cant I change the player ratings myself? Also, I was unable to see the down, yards, playclock, and gameclock when I was selecting plays. Thats kinda important. I really feel the gameplay is a step back. I like they are trying to fix the presentation, but...man...

ZellbrigeN26 wrote:

I doubt it...I didnt buy a pass, so I have to wait til Tuesday to mess around with it. Will p/u after work. In the past, it hasnt allowed many options for online franchises...they are very very low key compared to what you can do in the offline mode. I have made the suggestion to a madden rep at last years release, so we'll see...

Leroyog wrote:

Zell, when you make the league, are you given the option to have a salary cap?

Leroyog wrote:

Willie and I have spent the evening screwing around in a test online league. It ties it all together. Feels like more than just playing your weekly game and filling injury holes. EA turned Madden into an RPG. It's nuts

I havent gotten it yet but from what Im hearing it sounds like this is going to be awesome!

Franchise mode has a pulse now

I love this game this is the first Madden in years I have looked forward to playing. There are odd moments after plays where players run into each other. But other then that I love the engine. You truly have to pay attention as I have had QBs trip over a blockers foot whole trying to step up in the pocket.

Hey, everyone. I'm new to the site and am interested in jumping in the league as the Eagles. Looking forward to it.

- Chad

Goldenboy wrote:

Hey, everyone. I'm new to the site and am interested in jumping in the league as the Eagles. Looking forward to it.

- Chad

look, just because you headbutted your wife and were released by the dolphins doesnt mean you can just take over the Eagles and play with the rest of us...go workout and try to get signed by yet another team, alright?

I'm a 30 plus year old with diminishing skills on the field and in the game. Just give me a chance!

Goldenboy wrote:

I'm a 30 plus year old with diminishing skills on the field and in the game. Just give me a chance!

ok....I suppose...just no more trouble with the law...lol

Goldenboy wrote:

I'm a 30 plus year old with diminishing skills on the field and in the game. Just give me a chance!

Sounds like me but make that 30 a 40.

SpyNavy wrote:
Goldenboy wrote:

I'm a 30 plus year old with diminishing skills on the field and in the game. Just give me a chance!

Sounds like me but make that 30 a 40.

+1 for me but I'm in the 40+ category =

This could be very interesting. I'll pick it up this weekend. Can we get an update as to who's available. I'm willing to take the Bears, 49er's, Cowboys, or Saints (in no particular order).

Somebody already took my beloved Patriots.

sr_malo wrote:
SpyNavy wrote:
Goldenboy wrote:

I'm a 30 plus year old with diminishing skills on the field and in the game. Just give me a chance!

Sounds like me but make that 30 a 40.

+1 for me but I'm in the 40+ category =

This could be very interesting. I'll pick it up this weekend. Can we get an update as to who's available. I'm willing to take the Bears, 49er's, Cowboys, or Saints (in no particular order).

Somebody already took my beloved Patriots.

I update the list once daily, so if a team doesnt have anyone next to it, they are open...let me know what NFC team you will be taking. League will be created tomorrow when I get home from my Fantasy league draft. Will start a new thread when it goes up.

You guys are old lol...