Madden NFL 20 Dev Stream - Gameplay Part 2: Playbooks, RPOs, & More
This week's Madden NFL 20 developer livestream focused again on gameplay. This second gameplay stream took a closer look at playbooks, RPOs, and more.
Continue on to watch the livestream and check back afterwards for the archived stream as well as the TGT Recap.
TGT Recap:
Hosted by ZFarls and Kraelo
Joined by Clint Oldenburg
Superstar X-Factors Recap
Fast to Fun
Less time on cutscenes, more on the action
On-field Trainer: Dynamic tips on in-game mechanics. In-game feedback
Updates to Playcall Screen: Show featured players on each play.
RPOs
Joined by Game Designer Anthony White to discuss.
[Sound issues]
RPO = Run Pass Option. Gives offense multiple ways to attach defense.
Three types: Peak (second level, reading backside LB), Read (think option but pitch replaced with pass), Alert (option to pass you can make right away based on pre-snap alone; no need to make read post-snap; run play with route option).
Over 200 RPO plays.
New Handoffs
Allows for multiple characters to interact for handoff.
Opens door to new play types.
New Jet Sweep Plays: Jet Pass Fk Zone, Zone Fake Jet, Jet HB Zone, PA Jet Sweep.
Playbooks
New Trick Play: Philly Special
12 Pistol formations in Ravens offense.
Playbooks will be updated throughout the year.
Additional Updates
Joined by ZFarls and Associate Game Designer RG to discuss legacy fixes.
Locomotion (movement) improvements. ‘RPM 2.0’
Ball-carrier moves: Improved stiff-arms
Spin & Jukes more balanced
Auto-strafe removed
Ball Hawk now defaulted to ON
Strip Ball improved; cannot be spammed
Stumble logic improved; reduces falling after INTs, for example
Removed Pass Rush coaching adjustment
WR Hot Routes: Certain player chemistries get four extra hot routes; on directional pad
Pass icons disappear + inaccuracy penalty if QB drops back excessively
Blog: https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/...playbooks-rpos
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V9DB6Z6
