Madden Hints:

Daseal · 08-05-2008, 02:53 PM

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.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 08-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Corners plays.

Daseal · 08-05-2008, 03:03 PM

Corners Plays? Elaborate.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 08-05-2008, 03:07 PM

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.

mredskins · 08-05-2008, 03:41 PM

gamefaqs.com

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

djnemo65 · 08-06-2008, 06:50 AM

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

jdlea · 08-06-2008, 09:55 AM

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!

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 08-06-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGisLordOfTheRings

Corners plays.

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

BleedBurgundy · 08-06-2008, 01:13 PM

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

MTK · 08-06-2008, 01:20 PM

I'm feeling a cold coming on.

BleedBurgundy · 08-06-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm feeling a cold coming on.

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

JGisLordOfTheRings · 08-06-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm feeling a cold coming on.

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.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 08-06-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

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

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.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 08-06-2008, 06:08 PM

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.

DarkKnight · 08-06-2008, 06:41 PM

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

08-05-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	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. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

08-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: Madden Hints: Corners plays. __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

08-05-2008, 03:03 PM	#3
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Madden Hints: Corners Plays? Elaborate. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

08-05-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: Madden Hints: 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. __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

08-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,777	Re: Madden Hints: gamefaqs.com this a great site for hints and walk throughs of any game.

08-06-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Madden Hints: Upon seeing this thread title I figured it was by Quake and was teaching us all how to play like him.

08-06-2008, 09:55 AM	#7
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Madden Hints: 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!

08-06-2008, 01:13 PM	#9
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Madden Hints: This is as good a place as any to ask, anyone skipping work/school for Maddenoliday? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

08-06-2008, 01:20 PM	#10
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08-06-2008, 06:08 PM	#14
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Madden Hints: 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.

08-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#15
DarkKnight Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 206	Re: Madden Hints: draft QB first then RB and then DE and DB's......and play the game like a game of chess __________________ IN MADDEN: I AM LEGEND!!!

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