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Post by wildcat on Apr 7, 2007 10:08:04 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2007 11:25:46 GMT -6
I don't know what I find most pathetic--the fact that Hester lobbied for the "honor", the fact that he feels it is an "honor", or that whoever wrote that piece finds Madden ratings an accurate portrayal of who actually is the fastest!  |
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Post by coach79 on Apr 7, 2007 14:54:45 GMT -6
He's more agile than fast
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Post by briangilbert on Apr 9, 2007 1:02:26 GMT -6
In a way it makes the game more realistic only because Kick returning is hard on all madden. Now with a 100 speed it gives him a better chance to score 1 or 2 in a season which is realistic.
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Post by groundchuck on Apr 9, 2007 7:51:23 GMT -6
What will actually be the difference between "99" speed and "100" speed? One percent?
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Post by fort on Apr 9, 2007 9:16:38 GMT -6
It's just a way for them to divert the attention away from them not improving the return game at all. That's how EA works. They can't trick me...  |
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Post by wingt74 on Apr 9, 2007 9:23:31 GMT -6
Can't blame Hester. In the NFL, it's about taking advantage of your 15 minutes of fame. You give him a 100 rating in Maddens, the most popular NFL video game today, means in the eyes of millions of kids (and a few coaches too), you just made him the fastest man in the NFL. What Marketing company isn't going to want the fastest man in the NFL as their spokesperson? Hester getting 100 rating in a video game like Maddens could mean an increase in incentive money for him. It's good marketing on his part in my opinion  He could disappear like Dante Hall did very quickly. |
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Post by brophy on Apr 9, 2007 9:24:08 GMT -6
I really hope EA focuses on adding control over the popcorn vendors and more subscription services that are required to play the game. PLEASE, dear God, DO NOT try improving the game play or anything. That would be too much for me to handle. There is nothing I like more than spending $65 for a game I was playing in high school (that cost $20).  |
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Post by wildcat on Apr 9, 2007 19:03:00 GMT -6
Anyone hear Hester sing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" during the 7th Inning Stretch at the Cubs' home opener today? Yeesh...maybe he SHOULD be promoting his ability to run fast because he can't sing worth a darn!  |
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Post by briangilbert on Apr 10, 2007 9:52:36 GMT -6
As a gamer I agree with the posts about not improving the game.
Madden (I know it's a videogame) is not realistic at all. Will it ever be completely? Eventually I bet it will, but EA HAS A MONOPOLY and doesn't need to worry about it's product as much.
I wish on Madden you could call your defense differently, and I wish you could align DL on specific tech's like a 2i or a 7 without shifting EVERYONE.
Not to mention the blocking schemes.... christ
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Post by wingt74 on Apr 10, 2007 10:32:49 GMT -6
This biggest problem with Maddens, or any of the top football games available, is the physics behind tackling...or just contact in general.
When a 250lb RB goes head first into a hole, and bumps into an O-Linemen, he shouldn't get magically stopped. Or off the ball, if a LB is flowing to a play and catches a FB flat footed, he should be able to blow up the FB/pulling guard. Instead they get into a grapple.
Or even an OLinemen, downblocking on an engaged defensive linemen...it's like hitting a wall.
It's a good simulation though for defensive coverages (Cover 3 vs Cover 2 vs man-2).
the blocking schemes aren't TO bad though...for non-zone schemes. Thye do have zone blocking in the game, but like I said, because of the physics, it just doesn't work.
It's good enough that I encourage my LBs, DBs, and offensive skill positions to play the 7 on 7 mode.
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Post by brophy on Apr 10, 2007 10:40:35 GMT -6
It'd be nice....y'know....just in general....that if I have a FS in the middle hole that, y'know....he might notice a streaking TE tapping him on the shoulder, rather than the FS SITTING STILL (in zone) without reacting to a threat in his zone...
Or when I am playing against a defense with a smash package, that the OLB can't open up wide to take the hitch at 5 yds, but then miraculously recover and intercept the Smash route 20 yards deep....y'know....I hate to gripe...I'm jes saying..........
Paying $65 for a next Gen game, but getting a fraction of the game (franchise, player edits, draft logic, etc) that is available for $40 on the tier 1 systems is a little insane.
Playing the next gen games are supposed to be geared to playing online, but everyone you play has the JV mentality of blitz every down or scramble and bomb every down (and the CPU AI is like that, too) - it isn't very entertaining.
I've given up on Madden and am nearing the frustration with NCAA.
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Post by mander on Apr 10, 2007 11:28:15 GMT -6
I thought you guys might find this interesting. One of my friends entered a local university's NCAA contest and finished second running the WISHBONE. All of his competition was shotgun spread, and they had gotten so used to just stopping the pass, no one could stop the triple option. He lost in a high scoring final due to too many turnovers. He said it was hilarious to hear everyone complain about him running the ball. They nicknamed him "Wishbone"
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Post by Yash on Apr 10, 2007 12:06:18 GMT -6
wow, we start talking about video games and everyone has somethign to respond with The speed ratings in that game are inaccurate anyways. Is any skill position in the NFL really a 70 something speed. They are all fast. the lineman should not be 45 speed and peyton manning shouldn't be either. |
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Post by wildcat on Apr 10, 2007 12:08:33 GMT -6
All I can say is Bo Jackson in the original TecmoBowl.
Greatest Video Game Football Player EVER.
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Post by groundchuck on Apr 10, 2007 15:45:38 GMT -6
All I can say is Bo Jackson in the original TecmoBowl. Greatest Video Game Football Player EVER. "Tecmo Bo" was and still is DA BOMB! Unless of course you talk about LT on that game. Rush the QB, then drop back and intercept the ball and return it for a TD. |
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Post by kfreeman on Apr 16, 2007 5:19:41 GMT -6
Hester is not the fastest player in the NFL, but his game speed is up there. I went to HS with Devin Hester. He was a freshman while I was a senior and he was special athelete then. No one could catch him or tackle him and he was only 150 lbs. I remember him basically being a one man show. Anyways congrats to Hester. Unfortunately he will not be able to demonstrate his ability as much next season b/c no one will kick to him. Maybe he should focus on playing the Nickle and Dime back positions to get on the field more.
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Post by dubber on Apr 16, 2007 12:19:09 GMT -6
I thought you guys might find this interesting. One of my friends entered a local university's NCAA contest and finished second running the WISHBONE. All of his competition was shotgun spread, and they had gotten so used to just stopping the pass, no one could stop the triple option. He lost in a high scoring final due to too many turnovers. He said it was hilarious to hear everyone complain about him running the ball. They nicknamed him "Wishbone" I love doing this! I like to wait until there's 2 seconds on the play lcock -----talk about people getting mad! |
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Post by coache67 on Apr 16, 2007 17:00:03 GMT -6
We all know that Madden has been the same for years - not even the graphics have gotten that much better. Although I do like how on the 360 all the players look like Mr. Universe contestants SO the real question is he faster than Michael Bennett, Randy Moss, Michael Lewis, DeAngelo Hall and Deion Sanders? |
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He could disappear like Dante Hall did very quickly.
