Madden 2004 - Page 2

Perfect Stu · 08-13-2003, 10:54 PM

Bond, I think Walls is only on the Packers with the downloadable roster update EA has online for PS2 folk.

But it doesn't matter...you can sign him as a free agent. Rosters are completely customizable...I change all the player ratings according to my opinion of them.

Joeiss · 08-13-2003, 10:58 PM

Yeah, lets change this thread with all of the PS2 Online user names to the Dungeon.

Stu... We still gotta play, bro!

Stonecutter · 08-14-2003, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeiss

Yeah, lets change this thread with all of the PS2 Online user names to the Dungeon.

Stu... We still gotta play, bro!

TRAITOR!

BAH!

On another note.........

We really should put boxes in the posts (under the avatar) with everyones Xbox Live/Ps2 Online tags.

Null · 08-14-2003, 08:50 AM

but arent ps2 users able to have a new name for each game? that list might get kinda long. :P

Perfect Stu · 08-14-2003, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Null

but arent ps2 users able to have a new name for each game? that list might get kinda long. :P

All EA Sports games are the same name...like XBox Live. As for the rest, I usually just use DiscoStuIGN for all online games on PS2. Everyone else should follow suit.

Joeiss · 08-14-2003, 12:38 PM

I'm always JoeGT

Null · 08-14-2003, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

All EA Sports games are the same name...like XBox Live. As for the rest, I usually just use DiscoStuIGN for all online games on PS2. Everyone else should follow suit.

yea i know EA sports does that, but it sounded like he was refering to just online games in general. For people that stick with one name it would work. but if for some odd reason someone took it or some people like to be a diff name for each game etc.

just saying it wouldnt work out as well to have a spot for your online name on ps2 games. ( which isnt a bad thing.)

Bond · 08-14-2003, 01:41 PM

I just got my copy, going to play now.

Can you say Return to Titletown III?

Bond · 08-14-2003, 04:08 PM

Does anyone have any tips as far as passing the football goes?

Favre had 3 interceptions in our narrow 14-13 win over the Vikings.

PureEvil · 08-14-2003, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond

Does anyone have any tips as far as passing the football goes?

Favre had 3 interceptions in our narrow 14-13 win over the Vikings.

I've heard lots of people having that same kinda interception problem (Myself included). Apparently they cranked up the AI a bit this year.

You can fine tune it though, so just like... Turn down CPU interceptions a notch or two.

TheGame · 08-14-2003, 10:04 PM

I threw 6 intereptions with my created QB on NCAA the first game, after a while you will start seeing what works. I have had no problems passing on Madden yet because of my NCAA experience... even though it's MUCH easier on Madden to screw up.

Joeiss · 08-15-2003, 11:32 AM

Playmaker control is amazing. I advise you guys to view the Playmaker Defense and Offense tutorials before starting!

Perfect Stu · 08-16-2003, 07:32 PM

Don't throw 'GO' patterns unless the safeties bite and you have like Marvin Harrison or Randy Moss in man-on-man coverage. DB's act like real NFL DB's this year...they'll pick that sh*t off. Do not throw into double coverage or tight coverage. Throw lots of crosses and swing passes, and roll out of the pocket and use playmaker to send your WRs into open field. Run the ball 70%+ of the time in the first quarter, then use a lot of play action for the remainder of the game. PA plays work amazingly well this year with the new camera.

On defense, playmaker control is so f*cking amazing and so f*cking necessary in order to dominate. Hit down on the right analog stick when you see your opponent run...your DB's will attack the ball carrier. Hit up when you see pass...your DB's will commit to the pass and focus their attention on pass coverage. And speed rush around the outside. With the speedy Colts D-Line, QB's can't drop back more than 5 steps without getting eaten alive.

Hope that helps

TheGame · 08-16-2003, 08:41 PM

Good tips Stu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

Do not throw into double coverage or tight coverage.

I must quote this to stress it... Never EVER take a chance in couble coverage. Oh, and if you are going to make a thow to a person that is 'open' he isn't really open unless the DB's back is to the ball or he has 10 or more yards of space. They make it very diffucult for a DB to pick off a pass when his back is to the ball, so even if he makes a Deon Sanders move and gets close to you somehow, the ball won't be picked.

Also, even if you have a slow QB, be sure if you are doing some slower routes to take advanage of the R2 (or L2 I forget

) button and pull the ball down for a run. Why? Well 1) People who use the playmaker controls too much will not have enough pressure to stop you if they predict a pass, and you will be able to bail out and get a suprisingly easy 10 yard run. 2) If you do it right after the snap and act like you are going to run, the defence bites HARD, and at worst has a cofused reaction of playing thier man lightly and keeping charged up to chase the QB. In these cases, prss R2 (or L2

) again and hit the open reciever.

After the QB starts getting insane stats running no matter if you are playing a human or the CPU, they will start playing you different...and the passing game becomes freedom after this.

Why am I giving you these tips? I dunno. This is pretty much how I play... so practice to kick my ass online

fury2g · 08-28-2003, 07:56 PM

Can someone post a Cd Key for Madden 2004 for PC...
Many Thanks...