Followup on the Gang Tackling Response

[moose1619]

wow, LT is the man, i also saw some NFL lineman standing straight up not blocking anybody.

[SteelerSpartan]

Yep 1 on 1s with players like LT should be scary..

[tonynyy]

Hey, I'm new here

I was wondering whether you guys fixed the 34 defense this year. In years past, it has felt like the 43 with a D-lineman missing. In the NFL, 34 defenses are completely different from 43s, in terms of front 7 play. In the NFL, teams like the Pats, Ravens, Steelers, and Chargers all have big D-linemen who take on double teams and linebackers that make the plays. In Madden, the outside pass rush from 34 OLBs has been pretty non-exisatant and offenses seem to be able to block guys like Wilfork, Gregg, Hampton and J. Williams with their centers.

So, will the 34 be fixed?

Thanks

[LBzrule]

Implementation looks the same it's just form ( i.e., variety, as you mention) that distinguishes what you have here and what 2k had in 2k5. Great work.

[Danimal]

On the pick the DB seems to be running and carrying the ball in one hand and then tucks it away as contact draws near. Is holding the ball like that a new animation? I can't recall seeing that before.

[Ian_Cummings_EA]

Quote: Originally Posted by DSpezzano

On the pick the DB seems to be running and carrying the ball in one hand and then tucks it away as contact draws near. Is holding the ball like that a new animation? I can't recall seeing that before.

We've had it in and out since 07, but it finally works well and is set for more careless DB's in 09. One of my favorite little features actually...we've been wanting it forever.

[Ian_Cummings_EA]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Implementation looks the same it's just form ( i.e., variety, as you mention) that distinguishes what you have here and what 2k had in 2k5. Great work.

Great success!! (Borat voice)

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

Great success!! (Borat voice)

[PacMan3000]

Hey Ian,

At any point, now or in the future, will you also want suggestions for improvements in other aspects of the game (franchise mode, atmosphere, presentation, etc)?

[Foosball39]

Hi, Ian. Thanks for responding to many of people's questions and concerns. I had a few things I was wondering if you could address based on what I had seen in the vidoe you posted in this thread with part 2 of gang tackling.

The first run, it appears the safety seen on screen goes before the handoff even happens and then when the replay is shown again from the other angle, the other safety just runs to sideline and stands there. My guess is that he's in some type of zone coverage.

The second run, the one safety runs toward the line, but away from the running back. Then the other safety again appears to be in some type of zone and just goes to his spot which is the opposite way where the running back is going and that leads to a huge gain until he can finally make the tackle.

At the 1:12 mark theres a toss play and one corner seems to go in right away, but maybe that's a corner blitz. Not sure if you guys know what play is called for each replay to know if thats the case. Then the safety that is at the bottom right hand of the screen drops back and never goes after the running back once he cuts back and goes towards the middle. It seems maybe that these guys in zone just drop back into there area instead of going to the back when it's a run. I wonder what it might be like against an all zone play. Thanks again for feedback!