Madden 09 Issues

[Farmer]

i havent had it freeze yet.

Yea, its a LOT harder to run this year but just get used to it. its been out for less tahn 2 days chill.

my only gripe is when youre on D and things like that, it doesnt keep the name of the player up. like on KR...they kicked it off, and the jerseys were too muddy to see who i was running with cause they take the name off and put the "RT for speed" or on defense they put the "LB for finese move" thats all i got

[Tetragrammaton]

Did they take out the advanced clock? I like to play full quarters, but at half time, Chad Henne and Tom Brady both had 300 yards passing.

[Thumper1016]

I bought this on Ps3 and it has froze on me twice already, in the middle of games. Is any one having this problem on the 360 version?

[footballer]

What QB are you using? I started with McCown and my first pass was a pick. I switched to Henne at halftime and I felt the offense moving better. His arm strength is ridiculous.

actually, used Beck-

just went bang bang bang with ricky and ronnie all night-

oh btw,
ginns fast as hail-

but omg does he need to do some pass catching drills---

iu love our new line-
ball
control
baby!

[AccordOn13z]

Pennington is at QB for me but I dont understand how to switch us back to 3-4... The running game is def. harder but its more realistic. because ronnie doesnt take it for 6 every time he touches it.

[Travis34]

I bought this on Ps3 and it has froze on me twice already, in the middle of games. Is any one having this problem on the 360 version?

Yes actually alot of people have been having that. On PS3.

[PhinsPhan]

Last year was the first year I didn't buy Madden since 1997. I own 2007, which my fiancee lovingly bought for me alone with my xbox. After playing it for a few days I just couldn't take it. 07 on last gen was great and it seemed like the game regressed.

So jump ahead to 08. I tryout the demo and I wind up choosing APF. If APF was still available this year I would probably go with it.

I will probably try the demo but can someone help me with the following questions.
1) Is progression realistic for players throughout franchise mode?

2) Is the stadium editor back yet, or is that just for created teams?

3) Is DB AI still going to make me pull my hair out when I play Quarters knowing the guy is just going to try bombs to one receiver, and consistently gets catches against 2-3 man coverage.

4) I heard LBs are finally without the 50" verticals. But I also heard that passing over the middle is way too easy now. What are your thoughts on passing over the middle?

5) How bad is catchup mode? Does catchup mode also show up in online play?

6) Is online laggy? (Xbox live)

7) Do deep passes require more skill than lining up a 96+ speed guy against a cornerback with less speed? If so are deep bombs still completable?

8) How much time are you given in the pocket?

9) Can QBs still throw perfectly accurate passes while on the move?

10) General question on what you think will be the main issues in this years online play.

Unfortunately demos cannot always provide answers to long term playing questions. Is Madden worthwhile or should I stick with APF for another year?

[Travis34]

I'll try to help with what I can.

1) Is progression realistic for players throughout franchise mode?
It's supposed to be fixed somewhat, mostly for rookies and new rookies you draft though. I think


2) Is the stadium editor back yet, or is that just for created teams?
I don't think so


3) Is DB AI still going to make me pull my hair out when I play Quarters knowing the guy is just going to try bombs to one receiver, and consistently gets catches against 2-3 man coverage.
I think the DB's are just ridiculous still. They compete for the ball alot more than the WR's


4) I heard LBs are finally without the 50" verticals. But I also heard that passing over the middle is way too easy now. What are your thoughts on passing over the middle?
I still see linebackers jump like so. Not as much, but sometimes. But I wouldn't say over the middle is EASY now


5) How bad is catchup mode? Does catchup mode also show up in online play?
I don't even know what that is


6) Is online laggy? (Xbox live)
I have a PS3, sorry


7) Do deep passes require more skill than lining up a 96+ speed guy against a cornerback with less speed? If so are deep bombs still completable?
Definatly. I've had one or two bombs to Ginn, they rest all get swatted down... by those pesky super talented DB's. But seriously how is it fair that a CB with like 93 speed can stay EXACTLY with Ginn who I have at 99 speed. That's BS.


8) How much time are you given in the pocket?
About the same always


9) Can QBs still throw perfectly accurate passes while on the move?
I'm unsure on that


10) General question on what you think will be the main issues in this years online play.

Unfortunately demos cannot always provide answers to long term playing questions. Is Madden worthwhile or should I stick with APF for another year?
I'd get Madden

[manBird]

On running try not to press the sprint button before your blocks develoup, especially on toss plays.

[SiNaMoN]

Check out Terry Glenns stats....104 yards per catch.