kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 I think I'll take a pass on this year's Madden -- I'm starting the playoffs in only my fourth year in franchise and am quite content, except for this bug (?) that won't let me play the Ravens if they are my Week 15 opponent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Ok, this precision passing thing has officially pissed me the fuck off. I think I need to break something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest COMMISSIONERHBK9 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 One thing that I like about this year madden is, for the first time in a long time there is a roster update right off the back when you go online. So I appericate that ea updated the roster so early and especially this soon. I remember last year they didn't update till the season start. I think it is going to be the small the things that ea does for 06 that is going to make me smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted August 9, 2005 I got my copy at 12:46 AM. Woohoo, NFL superstar. Played a game against a friend, Eagles 33 Pats 30. Really like the look and play so far. That NFL Superstar looks like it'll take days just to learn how to do everything. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is the point of practice? You have to do it, but it seems to be never-ending and it's absurd that you call both offensive and defensive plays. And the new passing system is horrible. I cut it off it got so irksome. I'm significantly less than wowed. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 So how many 99's does McNabb have?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 He's an overall 97 with the following stats: Spd - 81 Str - 65 Awr - 88 Agi - 74 Acc - 83 Cth - 33 Car - 48 Jmp - 74 Btk - 65 Tak - 35 Thp - 96 Tha - 88 Pbk - 27 Rbk - 36 Kpw - 23 Kac - 23 Kr - 0 Imp - 99 Sta - 99 Inj - 87 Tgh - 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Eh I like the passing system. It makes me feel like I need to have a quick release to succeed in this, not too unlike the actual NFL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Warfare 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 I don't know if it's my system or what, but holy shit, the slowdown is just awful. I can deal with the occasional slowdown, like in NCAA, but here it’s basically every single play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 I just woke up, hung over, and received a call informing me that I start my new job tomorrow morning. Just now, my mom walked in with my new copy of Madden, which she picked up on her way home during her lunch break. Gotta go play on my last day of freedom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I take it back. Took me a hour to get sick of the vision cones. So I just turned it off, and now I'm left feeling I am playing last year's game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJ Johnson 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I love the vision cone. But that's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 The vision cones are cool at first, but when you're playing a full season's worth of games, you tend to get sick of it. At least I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I have only gotten to play this game for 3 minutes. Damn Mexican chicks, wanting to get drunk and have sexual intercourse with me repeatedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I decided to restart the Superstar thing. I just didn't want to be in Arizona at all. Yet I want to stay with one team all my career, a la Marino. So yep a restart is in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 But the Cards do have a swank new logo and nifty uniforms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ced 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I for one think that the Cards' new away uniforms look like crap. On other things of note, I find the new FOX-esque heads-up display interesting, but since it spans the entire top of the screen, it's a little distracting. And the jury's still out on QB Vision for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I picked up the game last night, but only had time to play one exhibition game (a 58-17 blowout of the Texans) before I had to get back to my real life and go to bed. My first impressions are: - undecided on the vision cone, but I turned it off at halftime. - the new precision passing is a cool idea, but I was having some trouble actually using it. - graphics and gameplay are pretty smooth. I agree with Porter that it felt like last year's game without the vision cone on, but that's ok as the last Madden I have is '04. - the THX surround sound kicks major ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I suppose I'll go ahead and pick it up since the 2K5 series ended (which fucking sucks)...anybody know yet if the AI is as incredibly cheap as '04? (that's the last Madden game I had) off topic to Matt Young: hey I have a major bug going on on my MLB 2K5 and was wondering if you had the same shit happen...everytime I go to play a game and the DH rule is in effect, my pitcher always somehow winds up in the batting order...also, in non-DH games, he always ends up batting like 4th or 5th...now when I go to roster manager and look at my lineups, they are set up how I want them to be...have you had this happen to you yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 For shits and giggles, to the people who have already played the Superstar mode, I wonder where were you drafted to, and which round (and pick) were you drafted at? I was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals as aforementioned, in Rd 3, with the 11th pick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I was drafted in the 3rd round to the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Heh, one pick higher than me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coolclint 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Third round to the Broncos as a WR...I'm their slot guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 7th Round, Pick 31. I ended up getting traded to the Lions, I then got traded to the Browns. I ended up as a FB, won AFC ROTY, Pro Bowl, and carried the Browns to a 9-7 record and Superbowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 How the hell were you 2nd from last pick of the entire draft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Olympic Slam Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Has anybody yet realized that Superstar Mode is just a clever disguise for playing dress-up with dolls in a doll house? Its a pink corvette away from being Barbie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Has anybody yet realized that Superstar Mode is just a clever disguise for playing dress-up with dolls in a doll house? Its a pink corvette away from being Barbie. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If that's the case...creating anyone, on any game is like playing dress up with dolls in a doll house.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJ Johnson 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Third round, Ravens, as a linebacker. *walks off muttering something about "stupid impossible standards"* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I simmed the IQ quiz, acted like an ass during two interviews and I guess that was what did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Third round, Ravens, as a linebacker. *walks off muttering something about "stupid impossible standards"* Heh don't go under the tutelage of Ray Lewis, unless you want some "legal troubles".... Better than me though, I was a QB and got drafted by the fucking ARIZONA CARDINALS.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 I suppose I'll go ahead and pick it up since the 2K5 series ended (which fucking sucks)...anybody know yet if the AI is as incredibly cheap as '04? (that's the last Madden game I had) off topic to Matt Young: hey I have a major bug going on on my MLB 2K5 and was wondering if you had the same shit happen...everytime I go to play a game and the DH rule is in effect, my pitcher always somehow winds up in the batting order...also, in non-DH games, he always ends up batting like 4th or 5th...now when I go to roster manager and look at my lineups, they are set up how I want them to be...have you had this happen to you yet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fuck if I know. I only played MLB in online leagues. The game was horrible compared to MVP, and I traded it in long ago. I just got home from work and now I can FINALLY play my first game of Madden before ehading out for some beers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites