Why Twelve is the Magic Number

[RaychelSnr]

Rob Fetter checks in today with an article discussing why twelve users is the magic number for Online Dynastys. Check out his article, Why Twelve is the Magic Number.

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"Online gamers across the country had previously spent the past few years cursing EA for their failure to add online leagues to their sports games which was finally alleviated somewhat this past year when Live and NHL sported them. Before this, it seemed to be a yearly tradition where EA would answer the online leagues question with the simple comment of, 'maybe next year.' Well, now next year has finally come for football gamers."

The flexibility EA gives us this year with the dynasty is phenomenal.

I think not playing a human opponent every week will be great for the leagues because of time constraints.

Good article.

[N51_rob]

Yeah that is the thing that I think will make the dynasty more accesible to more people. There are those that can pretty much always beat the CPU when they play online they struggle for W's. This will keep more people playing knowing they may only play 3 or 4 humans a year. I love the fact that the CPU's will still recruit and (hopefully)they will do a good job. If this is done well I think it will make the online dynasties last much longer than a season or two simply because people want to see how "their kids" progress.

A little of topic, does anyone know when is there gonna be another update to the "Media members online dynasty"?

[bling1202]

I don't really agree because if there are 6 people in one conference then that will ruin it.

Quote: Originally Posted by bling1202

I don't really agree because if there are 6 people in one conference then that will ruin it.

That's a very general statement with no support. Care to elaborate?

Wouldn't it create parody and competition? Too often people build up their team too quick and then dominate. Having 6 people compete within the Pac-10 would be great for the conference IMO.

Battles for BCS bids, conference championships, and recruiting.

[Gamecock]

I've been a bit confused with this considering I feel as if the dynasty is the same as a league.

Basically you're playing a dynasty you would in your own home, but with 11 other human gamers?

I can end up not playing a human in whatever bowl if I end up sucking it up??

[N51_rob]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gamecock

I've been a bit confused with this considering I feel as if the dynasty is the same as a league. Basically you're playing a dynasty you would in your own home, but with 11 other human gamers? I can end up not playing a human in whatever bowl if I end up sucking it up??

Yeah there is a chance that you will play more than just your bowl against the computer. If you are in lets say the SEC and everyone controls an SEC team then your non-confrence games will be played against the computer but will count towards the dynasty(leauge). so you could play a few games against the CPU based on the difficulty and slider set that your dynasty is using. Hope that helps a little.

[Gamecock]

well, it really sucks I won't be one of the 12 in an online dynasty because I can't get connected to live YET my previous 360 could.