Video Games NCAA Football 2012 - Page 2

Dayze · 07-12-2011, 11:56 AM

Anyone have the game yet?

I'm looking forward to it; especially after reading about the improved RTG mode etc. Also looking forward to working my way up through the coordinator ranks etc.

RustShack · 07-12-2011, 04:10 PM

Is there a link to the roster ratings? I'd like to see what ISU looks like right now. I'm 50/50 on getting it now or waiting a few more days.

Demonpenz · 07-12-2011, 05:11 PM

anyone having trouble getting tatoos for autographs? I am having trouble unlocking THEE OHIO STATE TATTOO above my ballsack

Bump · 07-12-2011, 10:20 PM

heh, I just lost to NIU with Kansas in double OT

Bambi · 07-12-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

heh, I just lost to NIU with Kansas in double OT

God DammiT!

I'm getting the game tomorrow and am gonna rev up Pastor Gill and the boys.

Did they really make us THAT BAD?

Bump · 07-12-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

God DammiT!

I'm getting the game tomorrow and am gonna rev up Pastor Gill and the boys.

Did they really make us THAT BAD?

it's possible I just suck, but Webb is pretty terrible and so are the receivers. They also raped Beire

Bambi · 07-12-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

it's possible I just suck, but Webb is pretty terrible and so are the receivers. They also raped Beire

nowhere to go but up

That's what makes the ea ncaa series so fun.

KU needs a QB. Theres no way around it. Did they put Brock in the game?

Bump · 07-12-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

nowhere to go but up

That's what makes the ea ncaa series so fun.

KU needs a QB. Theres no way around it. Did they put Brock in the game?

I think Brock Berglund is #9 in this game, he's listed as #16 on the roster though.

chiefs1111 · 07-12-2011, 10:38 PM

DB's still drop a lot of interceptions.

Bump · 07-12-2011, 10:40 PM

I do pretty good with James Sims so far, I love that kid

Bump · 07-12-2011, 10:41 PM

they added most of the things I was hoping they would. For the first time since like 2005 you can FINALLY sub players for all positions, so I if I want a certain backup in, I won't have to rely on energy settings to having to go to the menu every time. FINALLY, my GOD that was probably the thing I hated the most about the game.

Bambi · 07-12-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

they added most of the things I was hoping they would. For the first time since like 2005 you can FINALLY sub players for all positions, so I if I want a certain backup in, I won't have to rely on energy settings to having to go to the menu every time. FINALLY, my GOD that was probably the thing I hated the most about the game.

yes, doing "formation" subs wasn't realistic and was pretty annoying.

Dayze · 07-13-2011, 08:11 AM

Here are my initial thoughts. Keep in mind, I’ve only been playing in the RTG mode thus far.

I was able to create my old HS team, and import the team into RTG mode very easily. I was a little nervous as to how much of a PITA this would be when I created the team, however it was very straight-forward.

I really enjoy the iron-man aspect of if it, and have separate recruiting results for each. Very nice. Still a little disappointed you can’t be a TE, or OL, but oh well. No big deal. I selected HB/SS as my positions. While playing Defense, I quickly realized that it’s very difficult to gain any recruiting points, short of an interception/TD/or other big play each game. I REALLY wish EA would incorporate a skills point system similar to NBA 2k11 where you earn points for doing the right things. For example, perhaps you could earn points for ‘staying at home’ if a play goes away from you; or filling a hole correctly; etc. (depending on position of course). I would really like playing as a DL at some point, however, I’m not sure how one would gain the necessary recruiting points under the current set up. I think DL and LB (and possible OL)positions would benefit the most from a 2k skills points system. Offense is just what you’d expect, in terms of earning recruiting points.

Blocking and tackling: holy crap. MUCH MUCH better. As a ball carrier, you can actually set up your blocks a bit, and blockers (For the most part) seem to be aware of their surroundings. 2011 and previous versions infuriated me to no end when being on the verge of breaking a run, and your WR or pulling lineman would go to a spot, and simply jog in place preparing to block……….while the defender just runs right past them.
Offensive line blocking seems much improved. There is the occasional completely missed assignment, but hey – that happens. You can actually see the blocking develop and run accordingly. So far it doesn’t appear that the linemen are on ice-skates; sliding around to form a pocket etc. Looks like they fixed that.

Tackling is excellent. The tackling animation doesn’t appear to begin until the defender makes contact with the ball carrier. This is great. No more garbage animation that sucks the defender and ball carrier together, in some sort of pre-determined script. The tackling animations themselves seem to also be improved. I’ve seen quite a variety of hits/animations. And it also seems like some of the hits are momentum based. So if the defender has the momentum and clips a shoulder, you react accordingly. As a ‘User’, tackling is taking me some getting used to. Maybe it’s because I haven’t played 2011 in so long or what, but it seems like you really need to get into a position to make contact otherwise you whiff. I like this aspect of it. There’s also tackling feature where you can hit ‘X’ if you’re too far away to wrap up, but too close to dive etc.

“3-D grass”. Yes, it’s in there. But you really only see it on replays etc. It looks great however. On replays you also see blades of grass and paint getting churned up into the air as you run.
Field Degradation – I think it’s in there; looked like my field was getting chewed up a bit.
Uniform Degradation – I think it’s in there…..I can’t recall/didn’t really notice.

My $.02 so far. I’ll probably get into Dynasty this weekend. I’m sure others have already jumped into Dynasty so I’m sure they’ll have some thoughts.
Overall, I really like this game. More than I did when 2011 came out.

**Lzen** · 07-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

God DammiT!

I'm getting the game tomorrow and am gonna rev up Pastor Gill and the boys.

Did they really make us THAT BAD?

I played them on Heisman level, no sliders. They got up on me because my QB made a couple bad throws and/or the receivers didn't make an attempt to catch the balls. They were up something like 35-18 in the 3rd quarter. I ended up winning 46-35. Then I beat Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech 24-6 the very next game. So no, Kansas doesn't seem to be that bad (talent wise). Obviously, they are not as good as other teams in the conference like KSU, MU, OU, UT, and OSU. But they are not terrible. But they are a 2 star prestige program right now. Gotta win some games to get the recruiting up.

**Lzen** · 07-13-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

nowhere to go but up

That's what makes the ea ncaa series so fun.

KU needs a QB. Theres no way around it. Did they put Brock in the game?

He's actually the 3rd or 4th best QB on KU's roster on this game. I think they didn't really do their homework on that one.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

heh, I just lost to NIU with Kansas in double OT

I see your problem, you're playing NCAA BASKETBALL 2012.

07-12-2011, 11:56 AM
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1709358	NCAA Football 2012 Anyone have the game yet? I'm looking forward to it; especially after reading about the improved RTG mode etc. Also looking forward to working my way up through the coordinator ranks etc.
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Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1694895	heh, I just lost to NIU with Kansas in double OT
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07-12-2011, 10:41 PM	#25
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1694895	they added most of the things I was hoping they would. For the first time since like 2005 you can FINALLY sub players for all positions, so I if I want a certain backup in, I won't have to rely on energy settings to having to go to the menu every time. FINALLY, my GOD that was probably the thing I hated the most about the game.
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07-13-2011, 08:11 AM	#27
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1709358	Here are my initial thoughts. Keep in mind, I’ve only been playing in the RTG mode thus far. I was able to create my old HS team, and import the team into RTG mode very easily. I was a little nervous as to how much of a PITA this would be when I created the team, however it was very straight-forward. I really enjoy the iron-man aspect of if it, and have separate recruiting results for each. Very nice. Still a little disappointed you can’t be a TE, or OL, but oh well. No big deal. I selected HB/SS as my positions. While playing Defense, I quickly realized that it’s very difficult to gain any recruiting points, short of an interception/TD/or other big play each game. I REALLY wish EA would incorporate a skills point system similar to NBA 2k11 where you earn points for doing the right things. For example, perhaps you could earn points for ‘staying at home’ if a play goes away from you; or filling a hole correctly; etc. (depending on position of course). I would really like playing as a DL at some point, however, I’m not sure how one would gain the necessary recruiting points under the current set up. I think DL and LB (and possible OL)positions would benefit the most from a 2k skills points system. Offense is just what you’d expect, in terms of earning recruiting points. Blocking and tackling: holy crap. MUCH MUCH better. As a ball carrier, you can actually set up your blocks a bit, and blockers (For the most part) seem to be aware of their surroundings. 2011 and previous versions infuriated me to no end when being on the verge of breaking a run, and your WR or pulling lineman would go to a spot, and simply jog in place preparing to block……….while the defender just runs right past them. Offensive line blocking seems much improved. There is the occasional completely missed assignment, but hey – that happens. You can actually see the blocking develop and run accordingly. So far it doesn’t appear that the linemen are on ice-skates; sliding around to form a pocket etc. Looks like they fixed that. Tackling is excellent. The tackling animation doesn’t appear to begin until the defender makes contact with the ball carrier. This is great. No more garbage animation that sucks the defender and ball carrier together, in some sort of pre-determined script. The tackling animations themselves seem to also be improved. I’ve seen quite a variety of hits/animations. And it also seems like some of the hits are momentum based. So if the defender has the momentum and clips a shoulder, you react accordingly. As a ‘User’, tackling is taking me some getting used to. Maybe it’s because I haven’t played 2011 in so long or what, but it seems like you really need to get into a position to make contact otherwise you whiff. I like this aspect of it. There’s also tackling feature where you can hit ‘X’ if you’re too far away to wrap up, but too close to dive etc. “3-D grass”. Yes, it’s in there. But you really only see it on replays etc. It looks great however. On replays you also see blades of grass and paint getting churned up into the air as you run. Field Degradation – I think it’s in there; looked like my field was getting chewed up a bit. Uniform Degradation – I think it’s in there…..I can’t recall/didn’t really notice. My $.02 so far. I’ll probably get into Dynasty this weekend. I’m sure others have already jumped into Dynasty so I’m sure they’ll have some thoughts. Overall, I really like this game. More than I did when 2011 came out.
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