Summary

Madden NFL 13, or the entire game series as a whole, is about Football, one of the greatest sports ever created.
Now in the game series, you are able to play a quick game, play in career mode as a player or coach, and play online
against people from all over. The game itself is rather challenging for those who have never played before, especially
if they have no previous experience with either playing or watching football.This game is definitely targeted towards
those who have a real interest or passion for the game series, or football in general. Now as far as rules and
conventions go, there are simply too many to list, as i would have to include a copy of the entire NFL handbook.the
scoring system is rather easy to understand, a touchdown 6 points, PAT(Point After Touchdown) 1 point or 2 points,
field goal 3 points, and the never-mentioned safety 2 points (a safety is simply sacking the opposing team's
quarterback or another player in possession of the ball in their own end zone). overall the graphics are very smooth,
especially for a game that came out in 2013, though they have definitely improved since the days of madden 2004
and 2005, where it was not as easy to become fully immersed into the gameplay, as graphics were subpar at best.
Basic Definitions as seen on NFL.com
DEFINITIONS
1
Chucking: Warding off an opponent who is in front of a defender by contacting him with a quick
extension of arm or arms, followed by the return of arm(s) to a flexed position, thereby breaking the original
contact.
2
Clipping: Throwing the body across the back of an opponents leg or hitting him from the back
below the waist while moving up from behind unless the opponent is a runner or the action is in close line play.
3
Close Line Play: The area between the positions normally occupied by the offensive tackles,
extending three yards on each side of the line of scrimmage. It is legal to clip above the knee.
4
Crackback: Eligible receivers who take or move to a position more than two yards outside the
tackle may not block an opponent below the waist if they then move back inside to block.
5
Dead Ball: Ball not in play.
6
Double Foul: A foul by each team during the same down.
7
Down: The period of action that starts when the ball is put in play and ends when it is dead.
8
Encroachment: When a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent
before the ball is snapped.
9
Fair Catch: An unhindered catch of a kick by a member of the receiving team who must raise one
arm a full length above his head and wave his arm from side to side while the kick is in flight.
10 Foul: Any violation of a playing rule.
11 Free Kick: A kickoff or safety kick. It may be a placekick, dropkick, or punt, except a punt may not be
used on a kickoff following a touchdown, successful field goal, or to begin each half or overtime period. A tee
cannot be used on a fair-catch or safety kick.
12 Fumble: The loss of possession of the ball.
13 Game Clock: Scoreboard game clock.
14 Impetus: The action of a player that gives momentum to the ball.
15 Live Ball: A ball legally free kicked or snapped. It continues in play until the down ends.
16 Loose Ball: A live ball not in possession of any player.
17 Muff: The touching of a loose ball by a player in an unsuccessful attempt to obtain possession.
18 Neutral Zone: The space the length of a ball between the two scrimmage lines. The offensive team and
defensive team must remain behind their end of the ball.
19 Exception: The offensive player who snaps the ball.
20 Offside: A player is offside when any part of his body is beyond his scrimmage or free kick line when the
ball is snapped or kicked.
21 Own Goal: The goal a team is guarding.
22 Play Clock: 40/25 second clock.
23 Pocket Area: Applies from a point two yards outside of either offensive tackle and includes the tight end
if he drops off the line of scrimmage to pass protect. Pocket extends longitudinally behind the line back to
offensive teams own end line.
24 Possession: When a player controls the ball throughout the act of clearly touching both feet, or any other
part of his body other than his hand(s), to the ground inbounds.

25 Post-Possession Foul: A foul by the receiving team that occurs after a ball is legally kicked from
scrimmage prior to possession changing. The ball must cross the line of scrimmage and the receiving team
must retain possession of the kicked ball.
26 Punt: A kick made when a player drops the ball and kicks it while it is in flight.
27 Safety: The situation in which the ball is dead on or behind a teams own goal if the impetus comes from
a player on that team. Two points are scored for the opposing team.
28 Shift: The movement of two or more offensive players at the same time before the snap.
29 Striking: The act of swinging, clubbing, or propelling the arm or forearm in contacting an opponent.
30 Sudden Death: The continuation of a tied game into sudden death overtime in which the team scoring
first (by safety, field goal, or touchdown) wins.
31 Touchback: When a ball is dead on or behind a teams own goal line, provided the impetus came from
an opponent and provided it is not a touchdown or a missed field goal.
32 Touchdown: When any part of the ball, legally in possession of a player inbounds, breaks the plane of
the opponents goal line, provided it is not a touchback.
33 Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any act contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.
Basic List of Penalties as seen on NFL.com
Summary of Penalties

Automatic First Down

Awarded to offensive team on all defensive fouls with these exceptions:
1
Offside.
2
Encroachment.
3
Delay of game.
4
Illegal substitution.
5
Excessive time out(s).
6
Incidental grasp of facemask.
7
Neutral zone infraction.
8
Running into the kicker.
9
More than 11 players on the field at the snap.
Five Yards
1
Defensive holding or illegal use of hands (automatic first down).
2
Delay of game on offense or defense.
3
Delay of kickoff.
4
Encroachment.
5
Excessive time out(s).
6
False start.
7
Illegal formation.
8
Illegal shift.
9
Illegal motion.
10 Illegal substitution.
11 First onside kickoff out of bounds between goal lines and untouched or last touched by kicker.
12 Invalid fair catch signal.
13 More than 11 players on the field at snap for either team.
14 Less than seven men on offensive line at snap.
15 Offside.
16 Failure to pause one second after shift or huddle.
17 Running into kicker.
18 More than one man in motion at snap.
19 Grasping facemask of the ball carrier or quarterback.
20 Player out of bounds at snap.

21 Ineligible member(s) of kicking team going beyond line of scrimmage before ball is kicked.
22 Illegal return.
23 Failure to report change of eligibility.
24 Neutral zone infraction.
25 Loss of team time out(s) or five-yard penalty on the defense for excessive crowd noise.
26 Ineligible player downfield during passing down.
27 Second forward pass behind the line.
28 Forward pass is first touched by eligible receiver who has gone out of bounds and returned.
29 Forward pass touches or is caught by an ineligible receiver on or behind line.
30 Forward pass thrown from behind line of scrimmage after ball once crossed the line.
31 Kicking team player voluntarily out of bounds during a punt.
32 Twelve (12) men in the huddle.
10 Yards
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Offensive pass interference.

Holding, illegal use of hands, arms, or body by offense.
Tripping by a member of either team.
Helping the runner.
Deliberately batting or punching a loose ball.
Deliberately kicking a loose ball.
Illegal block above the waist.

15 Yards
1
Chop block.
2
Clipping below the waist.
3
Fair catch interference.
4
Illegal crackback block by offense.
5
Piling on.
6
Roughing the kicker.
7
Roughing the passer.
8
Twisting, turning, or pulling an opponent by the facemask.
9
Unnecessary roughness.
10 Unsportsmanlike conduct.
11 Delay of game at start of either half.
12 Illegal low block.
13 A tackler using his helmet to butt, spear, or ram an opponent.
14 Any player who uses the top of his helmet unnecessarily.
15 A punter, placekicker, or holder who simulates being roughed by a defensive player.
16 Leaping.
17 Leverage.
18 Any player who removes his helmet after a play while on the field.
19 Taunting.
Five Yards and Loss of Down (Combination Penalty)
1
Forward pass thrown from beyond line of scrimmage.
10 Yards and Loss of Down (Combination Penalty)
1
Intentional grounding of forward pass (safety if passer is in own end zone). If foul occurs more than
10 yards behind line, play results in loss of down at spot of foul.
15 Yards and Loss of Coin Toss Option
1
Teams late arrival on the field prior to scheduled kickoff.
2
Captains not appearing for coin toss.

15 Yards (and disqualification if flagrant)

1
Striking opponent with fist.
2
Kicking or kneeing opponent.
3
Striking opponent on head or neck with forearm, elbow, or hands whether or not the initial contact is
made below the neck area.
4
Roughing kicker.
5
Roughing passer.
6
Malicious unnecessary roughness.
7
Unsportsmanlike conduct.
8
Palpably unfair act. (Distance penalty determined by the Referee after consultation with other
officials.)
15 Yards and Automatic Disqualification
1
Using a helmet (not worn) as a weapon.
2
Striking or purposely shoving a game official.
Suspension From Game For One Down
1
Illegal equipment. (Player may return after one down when legally equipped.)
Touchdown Awarded (Palpably Unfair Act)
1
When Referee determines a palpably unfair act deprived a team of a touchdown. (Example: Player
comes off bench and tackles runner apparently en route to touchdown.)

Position and Description

C (Center)
Hikes the ball to the quarterback on each play, blocks defensive linemen, opens up holes for the
running game, ensures against blitzes and pass blocking.
FB (Full Back)
A running back (RB) who is used primarily to block for the half back, and is also used to sometimes
run the ball.
HB (Half Back)
A running back (RB) who is used primarily for running plays, though he can also block.
LG (Left Guard)
An offensive lineman to the left of the center who blocks, creates holes, and ensures against the
pass block and blitz when applicable.
LT (Left Tackle)
An offensive lineman on the left side of the line who is more mobile than a guard. Blocks, but has
more movement.
QB (Quarterback)
The "captain" of all offensive plays. Hands off the ball, throws the ball, runs the ball... everything is
done through him.
RG (Right Guard)
An offensive lineman to the right of the center who blocks, creates holes, and ensures against the
pass block and blitz when applicable.
RT (Right Tackle)
An offensive lineman on the right side of the line who is more mobile than a guard. Blocks, but has
more movement.

TE (Tight End)
A versatile player who can catch passes, block
WR (Wide Receiver)
Wide receivers (of varying varieties) are the primary receivers of thrown balls by the quarterback.

Defense
Position
Description
FS (Free Safety)
A pass defense specialist who is versatile enough that he can be used against the run as necessary.
LCB (Left Cornerback)
Speedy runners who keep up with the wide receiver's motions and spoil any pass attempts to the
man they cover.
LDE (Left Defensive End)
A more mobile version of the defensive tackle who blocks passes, closes holes, and blitzes. Also a
more eligible tackler.
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle)
Does battle with the offensive lineman, tries to get to the quarterback, close holes, and block passes,
amongst other things.
MLB (Middle Linebacker)
The most versatile "tight end-like" player who sits amid the weakside and strongside and is effective
against the run and the pass.
RCB (Right Cornerback)
Speedy runners who keep up with the wide receiver's motions and spoil any pass attempts to the
man they cover.
RDE (Right Defensive End)
A more mobile version of the defensive tackle who blocks passes, closes holes, and blitzes. Also a
more eligible tackler.
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle)
Does battle with the offensive lineman, tries to get to the quarterback, close holes, and block passes,
amongst other things.
SLB (Strongside Linebacker)
Versatile, defensive version of the tight end who plays defensive roles in both the run and pass
defense.
SS (Strong Safety)
A run defense specialist who is versatile enough that he can be used against the pass as necessary.
WLB (Weakside Linebacker)
Versatile, defensive version of the tight end who plays defensive roles in both the run and pass
defense.

Special Teams
Position
Description
K (Kicker)
Responsible for extra point and field goal attempts, as well as kickoffs.
P (Punter)
Responsible for all punting.

Communities of Practice
the most notable communities of practice are the fans (fairweather, bandwagon,and true), the
coaches (Head coach, Assistant coaches, Position coaches), and the players (positions mentioned
above, Offense, Defense, and special teams).

Observation session 1
Madden NFL 13 Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1st Quarter
Career mode: Ken Kardos
Note: In clip of gameplay, only Pittsburgh Offense is shown
Note: Observation is only of Pittsburgh Offense as shown in gameplay
15:00 1st QUARTER Opening Drive Pittsburgh Steelers
Kickoff from Buffalos 35 yard line, kicked by Lindell for a touchback, ball placed on the 20 yard line. (14:46) 1st and
10 for Pittsburgh, ball snapped and handed off to Shawn Greene for a 1 yard gain.(14:19) 2nd and 9 ball snapped,
pressure in the pocket, Ken Kardos escapes sack and rushes for 11 yard gain.(13:46) 1st and 10 ball snapped, Ken
Kardos throws incomplete pass to TE Heath Miller, nearly intercepted.(13:43) 2nd and 10 ball snapped, Ken Kardos
pass to Heath Miller completed for 21 yard gain. (13:15) 1st and 10 ball on Buffalos 46 yard line, ball snapped and
handed off to shawn Greene for a 4 yard gain.(12:44) 2nd and 6, ball snapped, play action pass, Ken Kardos
struggles to find an open receiver, with no way out of the pocket, sacked for a loss of two yards.(12:17) 3rd and 8, ball
snapped, Ken Kardos drops back in the pocket, throws a pass to Heath Miller for a 10 yard gain.(11:49) 1st and 10,
ball snapped, Ken Kardos drops back to pass, sacked for a loss of 3 yards.(11:22) 2nd and 13, ball snapped,
incomplete pass thrown by Ken Kardos, intended for Mike Wallace.(11:19) 3rd and 13, ball snapped, Ken Kardos
completes pass to Mike Wallace for a 23 yard gain.(10:51) 1st and 10, ball snapped, Ken Kardos drops back in the
pocket, struggles to find an open receiver, finds Heath Miller for a 15 yard touchdown pass.
SCORE: PITTSBURGH 7
BUFFALO 0
(8:49) 1st and 10 ball on Pittsburgh 44 yard line
ball snapped, Ken Kardos is in the pocket, looking to pass, no one is open, runs for a 13 yard gain.(8:21) 1st and 10,
ball snapped, incomplete pass intended for WR Antonio Brown.(8:15) 2nd and 10, ball snapped, Ken Kardos rushes
for a 7 yard gain.(7:45) 3rd and 3, ball snapped, 2 step drop pass from Ken Kardos to Chris Caruso for a 33 yard
gain.(7:16) ball snapped, incomplete pass intended for Chris Caruso.(7:13) ball snapped, Ken Kardos passes to
Kevin Hall for a 3 yard touchdown.
SCORE: PITTSBURGH 14
BUFFALO 0
(5:52) 1st and 10 ball on Pittsburgh 32 yard line
ball snapped, Ken Kardos sacked for no loss.(5:24) 2nd and 10, ball snapped, pass complete to Mike Wallace for a
28 yard gain.(4:56) 1st and 10, ball snapped, pressure coming into the pocket forces throw to Heath Miller for a 10
yard gain, just shy of the first down.(4:29) 2nd and inches, ball is snapped, more pressure in the pocket, Ken Kardos
escapes a sack and finds Heath Miller for a large 18 yard gain, moving the chains.(4:02) 1st and 10, ball snapped,
Ken Kardos drops back to pass, but finds no receivers are open, narrowly escapes a sack, and rushes for an 11 yard
gain to move the chains.(3:33) 1st and goal for the Steelers, ball is snapped, quick two step drop, Ken Kardos
completes a 1 yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown.
SCORE: PITTSBURGH 21
BUFFALO 0
(2:36) 1st and 10 ball on Pittsburgh 37 yard line
ball is snapped, Ken Kardos is pressured in the pocket, escapes the sack and rushes for an 11 yard gain.(2:04) 1st
and 10, ball is snapped, immediate pressure reaches the pocket, Ken Kardos rushes for 2 yard gain.(1:35) 2nd and 8,
ball is snapped, Ken Kardos completes a nice pass to Andre Roberts for a 23 yard gain.(1:07) 1st and 10, ball
snapped, immediate pressure felt in the pocket, pass is incomplete to Roberts.(1:02) 2nd and 10, ball is snapped,

Ken Kardos completes a pass to Chris Caruso for a massive 24 yard gain, moving the chains. (0:35) 1st and goal,
ball on the 2 yard line, ball is snapped, immediate pressure to the pocket, Ken Kardos rolls out, and finds Chris
Caruso for the 2 yard touchdown pass.
SCORE: PITTSBURGH 28
BUFFALO 0

Observation Session Two

Madden NFL 13 Play Now Gameplay
5 minute quarters with accelerated play clock
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
1st Quarter
Kick off by Sean Suisham ball on the 38 yard line Browns football. 6 yard rush by Trent Richardson. 3 yard rush by
Trent Richardson. it's a pitch to the right side first down Browns Trent Richardson rushed for 4 yards. 4 yard rush by
Trent Richardson. 3 yard rush by Trent Richardson 3rd and 3. Incomplete pass by Brandon Weeden ball on the 48
yard line, 4th and three punt by Hodges, it's Pittsburgh's ball. 2 yard rush by Ben Roethlisberger. 3 yard rush by
Jonathan Dwyer. Fourth and four failed on the rushing attempt by Jonathan Dwyer rushed for a one yard loss.
attempt to convert on fourth-down, ball intercepted by Dquell Jackson. Brown's first down. Trent Richardson tackled
for a loss of five. Trent Richardson rushes and gains a 1 yard. Pass by Brandon Weeden intercepted by Lewis, return
for a pick six (touchdown).
2nd Quarter
Trent Richardson kick return ball on the 23 yard line Brown's first down. Pass incomplete by Brandon Weeden
intended for Josh Gordon. Trent Richardson rushed for no gain. Weeden pass completed to Josh Cribbs for 16 yard
gain. Trent Richardson rush loss of one on the play second and 11 for the Browns. Trent Richardson rush for gain of
4, 3rd and seven for the Browns. Weeden pass complete to Josh Cribbs 10 yard game. Weeden pass complete for a
9 yard gain to Josh Cribbs. Trent Richardson rush for gain of 12. Brandon Weeden pass complete for gain of 12.
Brandon Weeden pass incomplete second and goal. Brandon Weeden pass batted down by Troy Polamalu. Brandon
Weeden pass complete to Josh Cribbs for a touchdown. Ben Roethlisberger pass to Mike Wallace 92 yard
touchdown.
Halftime
3rd Quarter
Ben Roethlisberger pass intercepted. Brandon Weeden pass incomplete to Josh Cribbs no gain. Incomplete pass by
Brandon Weeden. Another incomplete pass by Brandon Weeden. Browns three and out. Pittsburgh ball. Ben
Roethlisberger throw complete to heath Miller for a 6 yard gain. Ben Roethlisberger pass incomplete to Heath Miller.
Roethlisberger rushes for a 10 yard gain. Ben Roethlisberger pass complete to heath Miller for 23 yard gain. Ben
Roethlisberger sacked for loss of four. Ben Roethlisberger complete pass to Heath Miller.
4th Quarter
Enter fourth quarter Ben Roethlisberger sacked for a loss of three. Roethlisberger pass complete to Heath Miller ball
on the 1 yard line ready to score. Ben Roethlisberger sacked for a loss of four. Ben Roethlisberger pass intercepted
inside of the end-zone browns ball. Brandon Weeden pass complete for 65 yard game. Brandon Weeden past
complete to Josh Cribbs for a 23 yard touchdown. Pittsburgh ball on the 20 yard line. Ben Roethlisberger completed
an 80 yard pass to Mike Wallace for the touchdown. Brandon Weeden pass intercepted by Troy Polamalu. Ben
Roethlisberger pass to Antonio Brown complete for 85 yard touchdown. Game over
Final score
Pittsburgh 28
Cleveland 14

Observation Session Three

Madden NFL 13 Play Now Gameplay
5 minute quarters with accelerated play clock
Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts
1st Quarter
kick return ball on the 23 yard line Colt's first down. Pass incomplete by Andrew Luck intended for TY Hilton. Vick
Ballard rushed for no gain. Luck pass completed to TY Hilton for 16 yard gain. Vick Ballard rush loss of one on the
play second and 11 for the Browns. Vick Ballard rush for gain of 4, 3rd and seven for the Colts. Luck pass complete
to Marvin Harrison for a 10 yard gain. Luck pass complete for a 9 yard gain to Marvin Harrison. Vick Ballard rush for
gain of 12. Andrew Luck pass complete for gain of 12. Luck pass incomplete second and goal. Luck pass batted
down by Ed Reed. Luck pass complete to Josh Vick Ballard for a touchdown. Joe Flacco pass to Steve Smith 92 yard
touchdown.
2nd Quarter
Kick off by Justin Tucker ball on the 38 yard line Colts football. 6 yard rush by Vick Ballard. 3 yard rush by Vick
Ballard. it's a pitch to the right side first down Colts Vick Ballard rushed for 4 yards. 4 yard rush by Vick Ballard. 3
yard rush by Vick Ballard 3rd and 3. Incomplete pass by Andrew Luck ball on the 48 yard line, 4th and three punt by
Tucker, it's Baltimore's ball. 2 yard rush by Joe Flacco. 3 yard rush by Ray Rice. Fourth and four failed on the rushing
attempt by Ray Rice rushed for a one yard loss. attempt to convert on fourth-down, ball intercepted by Vontae Davis.
Colts first down. Vick Ballard tackled for a loss of five. Vick Ballard rushes and gains a 1 yard. Pass by Andrew Luck
intercepted by Lewis, return for a pick six (touchdown).
Halftime
3rd Quarter
Enter 3rd Quarter Joe Flacco sacked for a loss of three. Flake pass complete to Steve Smith ball on the 1 yard line
ready to score. Flacco sacked for a loss of four. Flacco pass intercepted inside of the end-zone Colts ball. Luck pass
complete for 65 yard game. Luck pass complete to TY Hilton for a 23 yard touchdown. Baltimore ball on the 20 yard
line. Flacco completed an 80 yard pass to Steve Smith for the touchdown. Andrew Luck pass intercepted by Ed
Reed. Joe Flacco pass to Ray Rice complete for 85 yard touchdown.
4th Quarter
Andrew Luck pass intercepted. Joe Flacco pass incomplete to Ray Rice no gain. Incomplete pass by Joe Flacco.
Another incomplete pass by Joe Flacco. Ravens three and out. Colts ball. Andrew Luck throw complete to TY Hilton
for a 6 yard gain. Andrew Luck pass incomplete to Vick Ballard. Luck rushes for a 10 yard gain. Luck pass complete
to Marvin Harrison for 23 yard gain. Andrew Luck sacked for loss of four. Andrew luck complete pass to TY Hilton for
a touchdown.
Game over
Final score
Baltimore 28
Indianapolis 21

Interview With my Roommate Jason

What are your thoughts on the game?

At first it was a little bit confusing with the controls but a little button mashing here and there kind of figured out after a
while. you get used to trying to figure out how to press particular buttons for the particular move you want your
characters to do.
In comparison to other games you have played, how were the graphics?
In particular the graphics of the game are a whole lot better than the ones I played granted, the games I played are
much older they cut the rendering very smooth where everything was more rounded off compared to being so square
little to no pixelation whatsoever everything ran smooth.
Was there any part of the game that was particularly challenging to you?
In general the hardest part was just understanding the controls and being able to do it quick enough that you could
actually play well. it would take me a long time to be able to get used to the controls.
If there was one improvement you could make to the game, what would it be?
One feature that probably help make it easier would be to have them go over the controls that would go slower so
you had more time to react. and a better view of the options you had seek a better decide on how to play and then
eventually work yourself up to speed
How would you rate your overall gaming experience?
Even though I'm not much of a sports person, I found this game to be rather interesting since it requires a lot of
thought for your strategy.
Would you continue playing this game, or even recommend it to a friend?
i'm really more of a pc gamer, not one to play on a console, though would recommend it to those who have an
interest in the sport.
If you aren't familiar with this type of game, what game types are you most familiar with?
I'm more familiar with the sandbox games and the stars wars battlefront series than I am sports games however I
have played a skiing game before.