Madden Hints:
 

Hey Guys,

Im getting back into Madden for the 360. Last one I played regularly (and even not that regularly) was the one with McNabb on the cover for the PS2. I'd really love to get some hints about... how to play. I typically have one team that I play a franchise (Redskins) then I start a franchise with a fantasy draft and go through it like that. So, any hints appreciated.

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Corners plays.

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Corners Plays? Elaborate.

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That's all you really need to know though. I'm not really sure what you were looking for here. I typically went for a very quick, mobile QB (VY in last years) and made draft pick trades in my franchise for good O-Linemen and LB's.

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gamefaqs.com

this a great site for hints and walk throughs of any game.

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Upon seeing this thread title I figured it was by Quake and was teaching us all how to play like him.

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It's going to take you a while to adjust your passing game to one of the harder difficulties. Fly routes still work well with fast receivers and fast and tall guys can really dominate.

Also, don't try to run outside too much with slower players, they're not going to make it to the edge a lot of the time. And get a good running back, that's always the most important thing to any of my teams, a good running back and left side of the line. I pound the rock a whole lot!

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[QUOTE=JGisLordOfTheRings;461814]Corners plays.[/QUOTE]



doesn't really work like that anymore very easy to jump

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This is as good a place as any to ask, anyone skipping work/school for Maddenoliday?

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I'm feeling a cold coming on.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;462132]I'm feeling a cold coming on.[/QUOTE]

lol. I can't bring myself to call off for a video game.

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[quote=Mattyk72;462132]I'm feeling a cold coming on.[/quote]

Hahah...I got a horrible "cold" when MGS4 came out. I bought a PS3 and i've had this cough ever since, just cant seem to shake it.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;462024]doesn't really work like that anymore very easy to jump[/quote]

Yeah, I know. My offense mainly comprises of lots of hard inside runs, and play action for deep passes. I like the 4 WR set play action where all 4 wides cross the field. TE corners and corners still work ok, just not like they used to.

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I think the best thing you can do is to call the plays like it's a real NFL game. For example, it's a good idea to:

(1) First and foremost, find a playbook you like and stick with it.
(2) Practice plays in your playbook prior to games.
(3) Don't run the same plays over and over; the game tends to punish playcalling that is predictable or one-sided (e.g., 90% pass, 10% run).
(4) Don't go for it on 4th and 10 deep in your own territory unless there are 2 minutes left in the game.
(5) Actually look at player matchups and expose weaknesses.
(6) Don't blitz on every down.
(7) Movement at the LOS (on defense or offense) tends to confuse the AI.
(8) Practice throwing the ball high, to one shoulder, etc.
(9) Substitute players for certain packages (e.g., if you always run in one formation, which you shouldn't, put a OT where the TE is).

As for being a GM, the game sucks. You oftentimes have to pay a 3rd rounder 1st round money. You can often trade an aging, but good, vet for high draft picks. If you win a bunch of games, you'll have a roster filled with players with 95+ ratings.

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draft QB first then RB and then DE and DB's......and play the game like a game of chess

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I get my copy tomorrow

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;462351]I get my copy tomorrow[/quote]

wat?

explain

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[QUOTE=JGisLordOfTheRings;462355]wat?

explain[/QUOTE]

I know a guy who works in the video game industry I always get my copies early

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bastard

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[QUOTE=EARTHQUAKE2689;462424]I know a guy who works in the video game industry I always get my copies early[/QUOTE]

You know a guy...

(I would post a link, but I can't get YouTube at work. I don't how obscure this is, I hope someone gets it.)

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[quote=Mattyk72;462428]bastard[/quote]


oh that's nice[IMG]http://www.thewarpath.net/images/icons/icon12.gif[/IMG]

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For being such a bastard be sure to let us know how it is and give us a nice review. ;)

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[quote=Mattyk72;462454]For being such a bastard be sure to let us know how it is and give us a nice review. ;)[/quote]


yesp i go pick it up around 2 and i will make one tonight

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From playing the demo tonight for the first time, it does seem like they fixed the issue with Touch passes. Before, it was either a rainbow or a bullet, there's more in between now. I like it.

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[quote=Mattyk72;462428]bastard[/quote]

My thoughts exactly....

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;462566]From playing the demo tonight for the first time, it does seem like they fixed the issue with Touch passes. Before, it was either a rainbow or a bullet, there's more in between now. I like it.[/quote]

That really annoyed me too in past years, you really had to lightly tap the button to get some air under it.

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EQ, how's the game?

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[quote=Mattyk72;463303]EQ, how's the game?[/quote]

Maybe there's a reason that he hasn't posted in a bit. Maybe it's THAT good....

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Madden hints: Work on your passing game, user skills, give you a advantage over players, who depend on the computer to win them the game, and learn Rocket Catching, it has improved my game by 75%.