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Gagnon39 · 06-19-2009, 04:34 AM

I've been reading a lot of previews and watching interviews about Madden the past couple of weeks. Everything I have seen seems to be very positive and the game is definitely looking better than ever. However, as I'm taking in all of this information I can't help but notice that Madden (like so many other sports games) seems to be focusing more and more on the online features. I completely understand that many people enjoy playing online an to each their own. However, for me, I simply prefer to play regular, offline dynasties. And unfortunately for me, what I like to do may not be as enjoyable because EA has to spend a considerable amount of development time on online features. Something that they did not have to focus on 5-6 years ago.

I'm just curious for those on this site (true sports sim players), what kind of features that you are looking for in Madden from year to year.

superjames1992 · 06-19-2009, 04:36 AM

Strictly franchise mode.

skudplayr · 06-19-2009, 04:42 AM

Just franchise mode. I'll play friends online sometimes and I've tried playing Online. But, people just don't play the right way. One of two things has happened 90% of the times I've tried online.

A) The guy got the ball first and kept passing each and every down. I eventually picked one off, scored a touchdown, and he tried it again. After he either failed (after always going for it on 4th down) or threw another pick and then he quits.

B) I got the ball first and the guy engaged eight on every down. If I scored a long TD...he quit.

Gagnon39 · 06-19-2009, 04:46 AM

That's the thing. I've thought about trying to join a league here at OperationSports.com because people on here (for the most part) play a sim style game. Punting the ball, not using the same plays over and over, etc. However I think the problem would be getting 32 people that could play regularly and keep up with everything (myself included). It would be really cool if I had a lot of time devoted to it but offline franchises allows me to play when I want to play.

DBoweshow8282 · 06-19-2009, 04:47 AM

Offline Franchise ONLY!!! Thats what represents the NFL the best, so thats what i play. If i had xbox live i woult try out online chise, but i think it till take till next year to meet expectations for that mode anyways.

nighttrain32 · 06-19-2009, 05:00 AM

its hard to say for me because 08 and 09 on 360 i mostly played online because in 08 the run game was unstoppable and the pass game was atrocious and 09 was a duffed up but i would play anyways. franchise in both were a joke because rbs were like 2 ton trucks pulling trailers and 09 had the worst pass defense i've ever seen where guys would get out of the way of the ball so the receiver could catch and i'm still in week on in 09 cuz tom brady is jesus christ with the ball. last gen i woul say franchise hands down without even thinking. hopefully madden 10 has more balance between franchine and online.

sportzbro · 06-19-2009, 05:06 AM

Have always played offline.. hate playing online.. BUT I'll probably try out online franchise this year, even if its not quite complete i think it will be really cool. Once Madden 11 hits though, and the OF is in full effect, i don't think i'll be able to get off my 360.

sois · 06-19-2009, 07:36 AM

Offline only.

I might try online franchise with my brother, but very unlikely. I like to play when I have time.

View Poll Results: How do you spend the majority of your time playing Madden.
Strictly online. Can't wait for online franchise. Do not play offline dynasty.	19	9.90%
Play both online and offline regularly.	31	16.15%
Mostly play offline dynasty, but occasionally play online.	66	34.38%
Strictly offline (dynasty)	76	39.58%
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06-19-2009, 04:34 AM	#1
Gagnon39 Windy City Sports Fan OVR: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 8,548	How do you play? I've been reading a lot of previews and watching interviews about Madden the past couple of weeks. Everything I have seen seems to be very positive and the game is definitely looking better than ever. However, as I'm taking in all of this information I can't help but notice that Madden (like so many other sports games) seems to be focusing more and more on the online features. I completely understand that many people enjoy playing online an to each their own. However, for me, I simply prefer to play regular, offline dynasties. And unfortunately for me, what I like to do may not be as enjoyable because EA has to spend a considerable amount of development time on online features. Something that they did not have to focus on 5-6 years ago. I'm just curious for those on this site (true sports sim players), what kind of features that you are looking for in Madden from year to year. __________________ All the Way, Again: A Chicago Cubs Franchise Streaming on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/gagnon39

06-19-2009, 04:36 AM	#2
superjames1992 Hall Of Fame OVR: 40 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31,413	Re: How do you play? Strictly franchise mode. __________________ Coaching Legacy of James Frizzell (CH 2K8) Yale Bulldogs (NCAA Football 07) Coaching Legacy of Lee Williamson (CH 2K8)

06-19-2009, 04:42 AM	#3
skudplayr Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: How do you play? Just franchise mode. I'll play friends online sometimes and I've tried playing Online. But, people just don't play the right way. One of two things has happened 90% of the times I've tried online. A) The guy got the ball first and kept passing each and every down. I eventually picked one off, scored a touchdown, and he tried it again. After he either failed (after always going for it on 4th down) or threw another pick and then he quits. B) I got the ball first and the guy engaged eight on every down. If I scored a long TD...he quit. __________________ Jay Cutler is a whiny little girl.

06-19-2009, 04:46 AM	#4
Gagnon39 Windy City Sports Fan OVR: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 8,548	Re: How do you play? That's the thing. I've thought about trying to join a league here at OperationSports.com because people on here (for the most part) play a sim style game. Punting the ball, not using the same plays over and over, etc. However I think the problem would be getting 32 people that could play regularly and keep up with everything (myself included). It would be really cool if I had a lot of time devoted to it but offline franchises allows me to play when I want to play. __________________ All the Way, Again: A Chicago Cubs Franchise Streaming on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/gagnon39

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06-19-2009, 04:47 AM	#5
DBoweshow8282 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: How do you play? Offline Franchise ONLY!!! Thats what represents the NFL the best, so thats what i play. If i had xbox live i woult try out online chise, but i think it till take till next year to meet expectations for that mode anyways.

06-19-2009, 05:00 AM	#6
nighttrain32 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: May 2009	Re: How do you play? its hard to say for me because 08 and 09 on 360 i mostly played online because in 08 the run game was unstoppable and the pass game was atrocious and 09 was a duffed up but i would play anyways. franchise in both were a joke because rbs were like 2 ton trucks pulling trailers and 09 had the worst pass defense i've ever seen where guys would get out of the way of the ball so the receiver could catch and i'm still in week on in 09 cuz tom brady is jesus christ with the ball. last gen i woul say franchise hands down without even thinking. hopefully madden 10 has more balance between franchine and online.

06-19-2009, 05:06 AM	#7
sportzbro MVP OVR: 39 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,912	Re: How do you play? Have always played offline.. hate playing online.. BUT I'll probably try out online franchise this year, even if its not quite complete i think it will be really cool. Once Madden 11 hits though, and the OF is in full effect, i don't think i'll be able to get off my 360.

06-19-2009, 07:36 AM	#8
sois Banned OVR: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Blog Entries: 2	Re: How do you play? Offline only. I might try online franchise with my brother, but very unlikely. I like to play when I have time.

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