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12-21-2004, 03:29 PM

I can already tell that online has a lot more to offer than last year. Crush the carrier, Jump Ball Battle, & Open Field Showdown, are all available online and add to the experience. It won't surprise me if I find myself playing some of the mini games more than the regular mode. Crush the Carrier gets pretty wild online.. I played that with Moz and we had Roy Williams and Sean Taylor. Both of us got to smack the taste out of TO's mouth, doesn't get much better than that.

Jump Ball Battle is a lot more fun online than against just the CPU. It's kind of a jetpackathon where you try and catch as many balls as possible. Having a player like TO or Randy Moss is a big help in this mode. Open Field Showdown is tough online.. because you have to make an open field tackle against a human opponent. It's not impossible though.. Moz hit me and Portis fumbled.. then he picked it up with Faulk and went the other way.

The regular gameplay mode is definitely better than last year. There is a little more more of a strategic element this time around. If someone keeps trying to take the ball to the ground for instance, you can stack up the line and stop them from going anywhere. There is even a feature that lets you "cheat" against run or pass before the play. The game just feels more balanced this time around where a good defense can be just as important as having solid offensive threats.

Right now I am really enjoying the game overall.. it's a lot deeper than last year. I don't know how the controls situation will fair long term for a lot of you guys, but this game is definitely worth a look if you are the type of person who frequently plays rushing attack in Madden.

Relentless23 · 12-21-2004, 04:48 PM

Ha Ha sweet thats what I was hoping to be able to play the other games online.

Snake95 · 12-21-2004, 05:55 PM

hello all, for the online play how many different people can play like in the jump ball one is it 2 users vs 2 comp players or 4 users againt eachtoher...

also can u have a friend with u online?

thnx ps... great forums and site

12-21-2004, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake95

hello all, for the online play how many different people can play like in the jump ball one is it 2 users vs 2 comp players or 4 users againt eachtoher...

also can u have a friend with u online?

thnx ps... great forums and site

As far as we can tell it's just two people at a time during the mini games. Only two of us have been online so far though today.. we'll double check that tonight when more people are on.

Snake95 · 12-21-2004, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RAC

As far as we can tell it's just two people at a time during the mini games. Only two of us have been online so far though today.. we'll double check that tonight when more people are on.

Awsome thnx

Bates2 · 12-22-2004, 09:08 AM

I've jumped online for both systems, but couldn't get a game going on XBox w/ anyone, so I'll try again tonight. As far as my thoughts w/ online, the game is extremely smooth. I played RAC a few times last night and there was virtually no lag on PS2, which is a good start. We played a pickup game, team game, and jumpball and each offered unique elements. I personally enjoyed the mini games online more than the game itself. All-in-all, looks like EA did an extremely solid job w/ the online component, we'll see for sure when the servers start getting busy.

MaddenEagle · 12-23-2004, 11:51 AM

how many people have the game already?

wayngo · 12-23-2004, 12:06 PM

Not nearly enough to find a game online, lol.

Not sure though. I would guess between 20-50, somewhere in there.

maddog6631 · 12-23-2004, 12:11 PM

Can I get the game early?

wayngo · 12-23-2004, 12:12 PM

Sorry only cool people.

12-21-2004, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
RAC Posts: n/a vCash:	Online thoughts.. I can already tell that online has a lot more to offer than last year. Crush the carrier, Jump Ball Battle, & Open Field Showdown, are all available online and add to the experience. It won't surprise me if I find myself playing some of the mini games more than the regular mode. Crush the Carrier gets pretty wild online.. I played that with Moz and we had Roy Williams and Sean Taylor. Both of us got to smack the taste out of TO's mouth, doesn't get much better than that. Jump Ball Battle is a lot more fun online than against just the CPU. It's kind of a jetpackathon where you try and catch as many balls as possible. Having a player like TO or Randy Moss is a big help in this mode. Open Field Showdown is tough online.. because you have to make an open field tackle against a human opponent. It's not impossible though.. Moz hit me and Portis fumbled.. then he picked it up with Faulk and went the other way. The regular gameplay mode is definitely better than last year. There is a little more more of a strategic element this time around. If someone keeps trying to take the ball to the ground for instance, you can stack up the line and stop them from going anywhere. There is even a feature that lets you "cheat" against run or pass before the play. The game just feels more balanced this time around where a good defense can be just as important as having solid offensive threats. Right now I am really enjoying the game overall.. it's a lot deeper than last year. I don't know how the controls situation will fair long term for a lot of you guys, but this game is definitely worth a look if you are the type of person who frequently plays rushing attack in Madden.

12-22-2004, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bates2 Welcome to the Club... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,777 vCash: 2209 GamerTag: MNAcbates	I've jumped online for both systems, but couldn't get a game going on XBox w/ anyone, so I'll try again tonight. As far as my thoughts w/ online, the game is extremely smooth. I played RAC a few times last night and there was virtually no lag on PS2, which is a good start. We played a pickup game, team game, and jumpball and each offered unique elements. I personally enjoyed the mini games online more than the game itself. All-in-all, looks like EA did an extremely solid job w/ the online component, we'll see for sure when the servers start getting busy. __________________

12-23-2004, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
MaddenEagle All-Pro Undrafted Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 185 vCash: 600	how many people have the game already? __________________ javascript:DoPopUp('http://images.ea.com/sports/games/06/madden/nextgen/ngday4.jpg','day3','740','425')

12-21-2004, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Relentless23 Whats the record for embarassing loses in a year? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 2,524 vCash: 601 GamerTag: MNRelentless	Ha Ha sweet thats what I was hoping to be able to play the other games online.

12-21-2004, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snake95 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4 vCash: 600	hello all, for the online play how many different people can play like in the jump ball one is it 2 users vs 2 comp players or 4 users againt eachtoher... also can u have a friend with u online? thnx ps... great forums and site

12-23-2004, 12:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
wayngo Formerly known as: sg_wayngo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,839 vCash: 976	Not nearly enough to find a game online, lol. Not sure though. I would guess between 20-50, somewhere in there.

12-23-2004, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
maddog6631 The straw that broke the camel's back.. Pro-Bowler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,971 vCash: 600	Can I get the game early?

12-23-2004, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
wayngo Formerly known as: sg_wayngo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,839 vCash: 976	Sorry only cool people.

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