Alright, let’s talk about something I messed around with recently – player tags in Madden 24’s franchise mode. I wanted to see what they were all about, how they worked, and if they actually made a difference in the game.
First off, I started a new franchise. I picked my favorite team, obviously. Once everything was loaded, I went straight to the team roster to check out these tags. I noticed right away that not every player has a tag. It seemed like they were mostly for the big-name guys or players with specific roles, like “Mentor” or something called “Bridge QB.”
Digging into the Tags
- Mentor: So, these are the older players, like 31 and up, and apparently, they help the younger guys develop faster. I had a couple of these veterans on my team.
- Award Winner: This one’s pretty straightforward. Players who’ve won awards.
- Franchise QB: I guess this is supposed to be the star quarterback, the face of the franchise.
- Bridge QB: From what I understood, these guys are kind of like placeholders until you find your “Franchise QB.”
- Day 1 Starter: These players are ready to start from the first game.
Experimenting with Team Building
I played a few games, made some trades, and tried to see how these tags affected things. I traded for a young quarterback with high potential but no special tag. I also made sure to keep a “Mentor” QB on the roster, just to see if it made a difference. The idea was to see if the mentor could speed up the development of my young QB.
Then I went ahead and started simulating through the seasons. I paid close attention to my young quarterback’s development. I also kept an eye on how the team’s performance changed based on the players with different tags. It was a bit of a grind, simulating through all those games, but I wanted to get a good sense of the long-term impact.
Observations and Results
What did I learn from all this?
- Mentors Seem to Work: My young quarterback did seem to develop a bit faster with a mentor on the team. It wasn’t a huge jump, but it was noticeable. It seems like having a mentor at the same position gives a small experience boost in weekly training. I even tried having two mentors for the same position, and guess what? The bonus stacked! My star developer corner was getting extra XP every week.
- Tags and Team Dynamics: Having players with certain tags seemed to affect team chemistry, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly how. It’s like the game tries to simulate real-life team dynamics based on these roles.
- Franchise Tagging: I did some reading about franchise tagging in the game, but it is very useful to keep your star players. By using this tag, you can force them to stay signed to your team for a fixed salary. This is a good way to keep your team together.
So, that was my experience diving into player tags in Madden 24. It was interesting to see how these little labels can have an impact on the game. It is not just about overall ratings; these tags add another layer to think about. Did my experiment change how I’ll play franchise mode in the future? Maybe a little. I’ll definitely pay more attention to the tags when building my team, especially the mentor tag. It’s a cool feature that makes the game a bit more realistic. I found someone on the Internet asking about these tags and if he could get a better understanding of them. Also, I learned that only players 31 and older are mentors.
Anyway, if you’re a Madden fan, I’d say mess around with these player tags yourself. It’s a fun way to learn more about the game. Also, I tried to use “franchise tagging” on a player, but it seems that it is not easy, I need to do more tests later.
