Madden 13 Thread

[Painkiller]

Is there an RG3-only mode?

I haven't bought a new Madden in a couple years, but I can't miss this one.

I hadn't in a while either. I didn't really like how complicated the controls of the game had become. I don't have time to practice enough to beat the really good Madden players. I downloaded the demo of this one before I bought, and it seems like it's easier to figure out the controls now. I played two games online last night and won both. The second guy I blew out of the water 28-0 in the third, and he asked to concede the loss. (Something else I like about this new version) I played 14 games online of Madden '10 and lost every single one of them. Had a lot to do with why I stopped buying, plus people who run up the score by going for it when they should punt or kick field goals. Kicking onside kicks when it makes no sense to do so really pissed me off.

Edit: To answer your original question, yes you can play as RG3. It's in the Career Connected aspect.

[Stugein]

Thanks for the Pass D tips everyone. I'll be practicing this tonight.

[Bacon]

I didn't really like how complicated the controls of the game had become.

Same here. My initial frustration with '09 prevented me from spending much time with it, though I was impressed by what it offered. '11 was a nice, accessible improvement. I take it from your post that EA has modeled '13 along those lines, so that's good.

[RVAbrendan]

does anybody else turn back on the sprint-button? i hate how it was automatically disables. I like being able to hit the hole with a burst, waiting for the block to set up,e tc.

[ffxdrummer]

If anyone that has been hesitant about getting Madden or about playing online (for xbox 360) and wants a friendly online match to play, let me know. I've avoided playing online as well because I don't like all the riff-raff of people who cheese plays, onside kick all the time, etc. I'm pretty good but not the best by any stretch, but I'll happily give tips and such and even tell you what play I'm going to run to help you get the defense/offense set accordingly. I just like playing with people but most of my friends don't have it or if they do they don't play much, and again, randoms online irritate me most of the time.

[Sizzla3000]

If anyone that has been hesitant about getting Madden or about playing online (for xbox 360) and wants a friendly online match to play, let me know. I've avoided playing online as well because I don't like all the riff-raff of people who cheese plays, onside kick all the time, etc. I'm pretty good but not the best by any stretch, but I'll happily give tips and such and even tell you what play I'm going to run to help you get the defense/offense set accordingly. I just like playing with people but most of my friends don't have it or if they do they don't play much, and again, randoms online irritate me most of the time.

Hit me up. XBL gamertag dcthug78

[Mr. Sinister]

How's the non-animation/simulated tackle stuff going? I used to hate that in the previous games, being a good distance away from a defender, only to be put into a tackle simulation

[Heidenreich]

Just purchased for the 360 . . .

I can set up an online franchise (or connected career) if anyone else wants to play. We've tried them in the past to varying results but I'd like to at least finish a season.

I would do it.

there was a really good one last year, that went 4 or five seasons, I think. The people slowly dropped out and the better players stayed. I was long gone by then.

I would love to be in a division with people who are ok, but not great. The play it 3 times a week crew.....

[SpacePenguin]

How's the non-animation/simulated tackle stuff going? I used to hate that in the previous games, being a good distance away from a defender, only to be put into a tackle simulation

There's a good deal less suction, but the tackle animations remain.

[ixcuincle]

How's franchise mode

I want to be able to improve bad teams, then hop to other teams when my job is done. I heard they got rid of franchise mode and merged it into gameface or whatever. Is that mode any good

[Cooleyfan1993]

i just noticed there is a way to edit players stats and equipment on madden 13. just go to My Madden on the home screen and then go to rosters, and click on a guy on ur team and u can edit anybody. then just save ur roster and then probably when u get to the connected careers mode, u can upload ur saved roster there. so far im loving the new madden game im a big fan of madden and i use the Redskins every time. i will always buy madden games and i will always show my support for my team in the game

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

i just noticed there is a way to edit players stats and equipment on madden 13. just go to My Madden on the home screen and then go to rosters, and click on a guy on ur team and u can edit anybody. then just save ur roster and then probably when u get to the connected careers mode, u can upload ur saved roster there. so far im loving the new madden game im a big fan of madden and i use the Redskins every time. i will always buy madden games and i will always show my support for my team in the game

that won't work on connected careers

[Cheers, Beers and Mountaineers]

So every player in "Franchise" mode can't be edited in anyway? Can't give that new draft pick or free agent a different helmet, facemask, number, etc?

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

So every player in "Franchise" mode can't be edited in anyway? Can't give that new draft pick or free agent a different helmet, facemask, number, etc?

nope...

Ppl will have the same number and you can't change it. On mine, Chase Minniefield and Tim Hightower are both #25 smfh...

[Rypien 91]

Played it at best buy, not all that impressed. It was good but maybe I was expecting more. They totally got our lower bowl messed up.