PS3 Patch 1.03 Software Update Impressions.

[Poundtherock]

So how is this for people (like myself) that only play offline?

Yeah. I was talking about offline. Didn't feel like starting an online game to test it out.

IMO, the opinions expressed, mine included, apply to both, except maybe the kick meter, and that is objective by each....good for one while bad for another.

[Poundtherock]

I'm sure that Mobb and some others that play AM exclusively can expound on that mode online and offline as well.

As for AP, I see nothing different.

[Poundtherock]

Finally, EA comes forth with details dribble:

NFL Football is in full swing, and so is the latest title update for Madden NFL 11. Many of the features and fixes associated with this patch came directly from you, our loyal Madden NFL community. For this update, the team focused primarily on improving gameplay, online, and general game stability & improvements. Read on to find out more about what to expect when the download completes.

Content Updates:

* Tuned play action blocking to be more effective.
* Tuned kick return blocking to be more effective.
* Tuned injuries to occur in more realistic percentages.
* Tuned GameFlow play calling logic, including lesser chances of same / similar plays being called concurrently.
* Tuned general defensive effectiveness, including locomotion improvements for defenders and miscellaneous pass coverage improvements
* Fixed QB spy 'nano-blitz' exploit.
* Fixed an issue in online team play that allowed defensive captains to force offensive captains in to a no-huddle situation
* Fixed crash bug that was introduced that could occur for some PS3 gamers that were using "My Skill" setting.
* Fixed bug that didn't allow gamers to invite friends to ranked games. Now this is 100% allowed.
* Added new alternate uniforms for Colts and Patriots.
* Corrected a feedback issue related to stat tracking when a player quit during the first half of an online game
* Fixed an issue in Madden Moments LIVE related to stat tracking for those who used the "Play Again" option after completing the game.
* Added multiple stability fixes across a variety of game modes.

We hope the updates you see above released with title update 3 will give you everything you need to keep Madden NFL 11 in your disc tray for weeks and months to come. See you on the gridiron!

I reiterate:

EA's fixes...supposedely...........

* Fixing a bug to allow friend invites to ranked games :dontknow:
* Generally making pass defense more effective AM AP
* Reducing number of broken tackles
* Fixing user blitz exploit(s) Not all of them!
* Tuning injuries
* Tuning CPU & GameFlow play-calling logic :bored:
* Improving play action blocking
* Improving kick return blocking Got my first RET TD, 96 yds
* Improving online connectivity issues with kick meter lag, :bowrofl:
media streaming, etc. :yaya:
* Random stability improvements :whisper:
* Miscellaneous gameplay balancing :whisper:

88mb of space on my HD used..........80mb wasted!

Just my opinion so far.

[BigBucs]

I havent tried it but reading some of this shit really pisses me off. There was nothing wrong with the kick return blocking. This isnt fucking high school football where your best player is guaranteed 40+ yards. All they had to do was tighten up the defense a little, fix the fucking lag and tone down the injuries and broken tackles (wasnt really an issue IMO if you didnt play Brandon Jacobs or strip). Other than that I didnt have many issues.

These stupid fucks make the realistic KO returns easier and slow down the kicking meter on AM? Fucking dick heads I swear man Im gonna bust a blood vessel fucking with EA.

[Poundtherock]

I havent tried it but reading some of this shit really pisses me off. There was nothing wrong with the kick return blocking. This isnt fucking high school football where your best player is guaranteed 40+ yards. All they had to do was tighten up the defense a little, fix the fucking lag and tone down the injuries and broken tackles (wasnt really an issue IMO if you didnt play Brandon Jacobs or strip). Other than that I didnt have many issues.

These stupid fucks make the realistic KO returns easier and slow down the kicking meter on AM? Fucking dick heads I swear man Im gonna bust a blood vessel fucking with EA.

Exactly.
Don't know about you, BB, but I never had expectations to get a return TD with the Bucs, but today I got my first, thanks to EA.

[BigBucs]

Exactly.
Don't know about you, BB, but I never had expectations to get a return TD with the Bucs, but today I got my first, thanks to EA.

Who are you using to return kicks? If you are using Spurlock you most certainly wont get any TDs. Throw EJ or Huggie back there. They are the only players on the team with 90+ speed which is bullshit.

[Poundtherock]

Who are you using to return kicks? If you are using Spurlock you most certainly wont get any TDs. Throw EJ or Huggie back there. They are the only players on the team with 90+ speed which is bullshit.

Biggers!

[BigBucs]

Anyone notice anything as far as lag goes? Does the game play smoother PS3 users?

[x0xHumblex0x]

i dont see any major differences........except for the worst Kick Meter in Madden History.

the MFers that were crying they couldnt kick XPs and FGs got what they wanted. the ability to make 50+ FGs easy as 20+ yd FGs........

i just CANNOT believe that this patch came with this Excrement.


BUT the game was always smooth for me so, i cannot say anything about the Lag issue. BUT i will find more out with Franchise connectivity.....thats where everybody's issue is.

also; i just played Mobb in game - results were the same as usual. i got crushed with my usual 5+ INTs :D
point is that it didnt feel any different whatsoever.....i tried calling all kinds of crazy plays, just see how the AI would react. maybe you noticed Mobb?? i called all kinds passing formations to see how the D would react....
i didnt notice anything different.......nothing really stood out.

i cant imagine what AP will be like......


sidenote: i cant wait to see what BB gonna post later :D
he gonna be madder than a Hornet!!!

[UncleTerminator]

Has anyone been able to invite friends to a ranked game since the patch?

I tried and it doesn't appear to be fixed.

[x0xHumblex0x]

Has anyone been able to invite friends to a ranked game since the patch?

I tried and it doesn't appear to be fixed.

that was 1st on the list, wasnt it ??

havent tried it yet.......

[Herm]

Anyone notice anything as far as lag goes? Does the game play smoother PS3 users?

LJ and I had a combined 0 disconnects before our attempt at a tgt game tonight.

We tried i think 4 times and never made it past 5 mins of 2nd quarter. I think we disco'd after only about one series of play 2x.


The game was really smooth at first then became unbearably laggy. I know this is going to sound crazy but the first game we played was incredibly smooth until the disconnect. I felt like i had a ton of control of my players. the next 3 attempts were worse than any lag ive had all year.

[Boss AZ]

Just got done playing first game with this patch. When I went to kick and saw the meter, I lol'ed. That's all I got.

[StuDawg]

With the kick meter, they went for one extreme to the other. It's super slow now. I can take a drink in between button presses. lol

[x0xHumblex0x]

its dumb as all Hell...............

its sickening is what it is.....