NCAA Football '12 (video game)

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

They killed the QB sneak last year. They fixing that?

glad they did. it was a 90% TD at the 1 when you used it.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

glad they did. it was a 90% TD at the 1 when you used it.

My main problem with it was I felt like I had zero control over it.

[ElectricEye]

You just sort of fell forward, yeah.

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by ElectricEye

You just sort of fell forward, yeah.

My guess is they just felt it was too big of a weapon and there was no real way to provide a defensive counter to it without revamping the entire defensive half of the game, physics included. so they just said screw it, we won't let it be good for any more than a yard, if that.

[ElectricEye]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

My guess is they just felt it was too big of a weapon and there was no real way to provide a defensive counter to it without revamping the entire defensive half of the game, physics included. so they just said screw it, we won't let it be good for any more than a yard, if that.

Yeah...Luckily, physics should be coming in the next console generation, for better or worse(at least it's not complacency). EA already did it to very good results with their NHL game. Unfortunately, they also tried it with their NBA title and it was disastrously horrible and didn't end up getting released. Still, I am looking forward to it. What I'm not looking forward to is waiting for all the features to come back after stripping them away in favor of new gameplay changes, like with the first few PS3/360 titles they put out. Hopefully they just cut the **** and don't make that same mistake this time though.

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

glad they did. it was a 90% TD at the 1 when you used it.

Meh. They could have found some other way of tweaking it, rather than your QB just automatically diving for 0 yards every time.

[The Great Jonathan Vilma]

NCAA destroyed Madden last year. First time i ever returned Madden. NCAA was outstanding. Myself and two buddies have gone years into our ACC dynasty. Great game that I can't wait for.

Somewhat off topic, but whether it be Madden or NCAA, my friends and i are looking for a same team dynasty mode that we can play through. What I mean is along the lines of the teamplay Madden that they did last year where one guy is QB/DL, on is RB/LB, etc. Even just playing CPU in this mode would be great. I'm hoping one evolves this same team gameplay to another level. It is great to play with buddies in this mode and go through a season...

[UK_Cheesehead]

If I get it imported which it looks like I have to do I assume I can still play online with US guys and stuff, if so count me in for the dynasty, definately getting this years version after hearing good stuff about it before (never owned an NCAA game) - on the PS3 btw.

[proshoota25]

im most def in for an online dynasty on PS3... let me know

[OSUGiants17]

Anyone know when they will update teambuilder?

[georgiafan]

Originally Posted by OSUGiants17

Anyone know when they will update teambuilder?

They should be some new info out this week the only thing we have seen so far is leaked screen shot that says "teambuilder roster share". I'm hoping for some new features to team builder as its not been touched in a few years.

[Shane P. Hallam]

It's only existed for two years IIRC.

[rchrd]

Originally Posted by UK_Cheesehead

If I get it imported which it looks like I have to do I assume I can still play online with US guys and stuff, if so count me in for the dynasty, definately getting this years version after hearing good stuff about it before (never owned an NCAA game) - on the PS3 btw.

I had to create a US psn account and imagine it will still go down that route, as they dont release the game out here they wont be supporting it outside the US. But it works fine, this year was my first NCAA year and unless Madden blows up i'll be sticking to it, teambuilder is too immense.

[georgiafan]

EA has officially confirmed Custom Playbooks

Below is quotes from people who have played the game when the invited people from the community the past few months.

Let me say the obvious first... the footage we saw from the video was from the game. However, it was a bit dated... you can lookup some of the games that come across the bottom ticker to get an idea. As well, they are from two different dates, one from early March and I believe the other from early April.

That said, here are some of the facts, you can create as many as 15 offensive AND 15 defensive playbooks (though that number was just tossed out but the limit should be relatively high). You can have as many as 40 formations in your playbook with 377 total plays... goalline & special teams come with every playbook (can't remove), I think that's where the 377 comes from (ie 400-23 goalline/special teams plays). You start by choosing a base playbook, and then add and remove to your hearts extent from there. Any/all plays are available to pick from... I believe hidden formations (ex. Emory & Henry) come as a separate formation but not 100% on that.

To sum up my thoughts on it, from everything I saw and tested, they pretty much nailed everything I would have asked for in a Custom Playbooks integration.

I'll throw this out there because I know it will be asked. Are the custom playbooks available online/OD? Yes

Also, I found this to be pretty handy, but your Custom Playbooks will show up after the Z's and before the A's in the order at the team selection screen. I think this is handier than alphabetical order because it will group all of your custom playbooks back-to-back so you can easily go from one to the other (when you have defaulted one of your custom playbooks as your default playbook).

Yes you can tweak a base playbook like Oklahoma and save it as your own.

For me, I might like a base defense, but may want to add some of the new 4-2-5 plays into the mix, so that's where I will find it to be beneficial to me.

One of the cool features in Custom Playbooks is the ability to reorder the plays within that formation. The interface and process of doing so were very well done. So if you want your favorite three plays right there when you enter the formation when calling a play...you can.

[SickwithIt1010]

Originally Posted by georgiafan

EA has officially confirmed Custom Playbooks

Below is quotes from people who have played the game when the invited people from the community the past few months.

No more searching through 100's of playbooks to find the perfect one!

[ElectricEye]

Custom playbooks is a nice addition. I still miss create a play though.

[OSUGiants17]

Originally Posted by georgiafan

They should be some new info out this week the only thing we have seen so far is leaked screen shot that says "teambuilder roster share". I'm hoping for some new features to team builder as its not been touched in a few years.

I hoping they add these features to Team Builder:
- Pride stickers
- Change mascot colors
- 2 more alternate jerseys that can be home or away(user chooses)
- Matte finish helmet and camo helmet
- Customize stadium colors
- Numbers actually show up on helmet if you select it.

[SickwithIt1010]

Originally Posted by OSUGiants17

I hoping they add these features to Team Builder:
- Pride stickers
- Change mascot colors
- 2 more alternate jerseys that can be home or away(user chooses)
- Matte finish helmet and camo helmet
- Customize stadium colors
- Numbers actually show up on helmet if you select it.

you could get the camo helmet last year. Army had a camo helmet to choose.....just FYI :)

[UK_Cheesehead]

Originally Posted by rchrd

I had to create a US psn account and imagine it will still go down that route, as they dont release the game out here they wont be supporting it outside the US. But it works fine, this year was my first NCAA year and unless Madden blows up i'll be sticking to it, teambuilder is too immense.

Nice one, I'll drop you a PM when it's out and I've got it.

[georgiafan]

I expect some new info out about NCAA this week since Madden is getting the francshise blog on monday and NCAA comes out like 5 weeks before Madden.

Also if anyone wants I can email them the playbook spreadsheet from last year it has a full list of formations in it.

[georgiafan]

Are you aching for more information on NCAA Football 12? Well, the wait ends tomorrow. The developer behind the annual dose of school spirit is going to swing by IGN Wednesday, May 11th, and take on me (IGN's Greg Miller) and my Missouri Tigers. We'll be streaming the event in this very article -- so bookmark the URL -- and you'll be able to ask questions for the developer in the comments below and by Tweeting at @IGN with #ncaa12.

What: NCAA Football 12 Live Stream
When: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 3:30 p.m. PST
Where: Right here on IGN.com





http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1167153p1.html

[OSUGiants17]

Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

you could get the camo helmet last year. Army had a camo helmet to choose.....just FYI :)

I know but I mean one that you can edit and add your logo or stripe to like the Baylor and Ohio State ones

[georgiafan]

This is all confirmed stuff that I got out of the chat
- Dynamic attendance is in
-No Dynamic weather throughout game
-New Camera Angle they couldn't talk about (probably broadcast)
-One length of dreads
-No expanded rosters. Still set at 70.
-No crowd specific attire such as white outs or blackouts or anything like that
-He said only 120 teams were in the game so im assuming no FCS teams
-Dynasty info will be coming out later this month
-RTG info will be coming out around E3.
-He did say CPU Qb's will scramble a bit more if appropriate (I dont buy that though)
- In online dynasty you can advance from your computer which you can still do recruiting
- You can call plays in supersim

[Nalej]

I like that coordinators have effects on the ball game now. Sweet.

[georgiafan]

Originally Posted by Nalej

I like that coordinators have effects on the ball game now. Sweet.

after going back I think he was talking about OC/DC in real life