Summer Storms: The NCAA Release Story

[muggins]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

OK, but like I said, I can't force people to write negative pieces. However, in the future we'll definitely be more aware and try not to just push out piece after piece (which in this case seemed to be more positive than negative) just for the sake of content.

You might add in "try not to mock the readership" in there as well.

[maddcatt]

Hey think about this way guys !!

I really think EA has a hard job to do by trying to make the perfect game everybody wants !! and also a game that appeals to both players who like realistic sim play and arcade play.

This is what I think EA did a good job of doing this year because when you play someone who plays a game of football the way it's suppose to played it really makes all the difference in the world as far as getting it to play like a nice realistic game of NCAA football.

However with all you do can do with quick hikes and hurry-up offenses, you can easily turn this game into an arcade fest also.

So it's just a matter of how you and your opponent play the game really.

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rules

I think it is more important to have respectable forum members who know their games especially if it is not an area of expertise for you or your staff of writers. Each forum pretty much has a go to guy who many of us trust and tell it like they see it. If you need names, please let us know!

We already did that a while ago, and asked people to step forward if they wanted to write for the site.

I think as we add more to the site we'll have opportunities for guest writers and that type of thing though, which I think would be great.

This didn't happen because we lacked an "expert" or anything though, just an oversight in the editorial department.

[Rules]

Quote: Originally Posted by maddcatt

Hey think about this way guys !! I really think EA has a hard job to do by trying to make the perfect game everybody wants !! and also a game that appeals to both players who like realistic sim play and arcade play. This is what I think EA did a good job of doing this year because when you play someone who plays a game of football the way it's suppose to played it really makes all the difference in the world as far as getting it to play like a nice realistic game of NCAA football. However with all you do can do with quick hikes and hurry-up offenses, you can easily turn this game into an arcade fest also. So it's just a matter of how you and your opponent play the game really.

I've been watching the demo and videos of Madden 09 this year. Though it is still too early to call as I have not played the actual game, I am hoping that they are on to something with the Madden IQ Test. I am wondering how the different difficulty settings for each user will balance the game when playing head to head. If it works out, then NCAA just needs to incorporate it for next year.

[Rules]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

We already did that a while ago, and asked people to step forward if they wanted to write for the site. I think as we add more to the site we'll have opportunities for guest writers and that type of thing though, which I think would be great. This didn't happen because we lacked an "expert" or anything though, just an oversight in the editorial department.

I'm not saying have them write as that is your area of expertise. I am just suggesting to run it by them before posting it as they will know the overall forum pulse as well as the game in itself.

[auburntigersfan]

I must be in an extreme minority because I absolutely love this game and only small online issues are taking away from my experience.

[ehh]

Thanks for hanging in there through this whole thread, Chase. It's not easy to deal with hundreds of people taking shots at you and the staff. I appreciate your honesty and straight-forwardness, it's refreshing to see non-BS answers.

[GoVols1985]

Quote: Originally Posted by auburntigersfan

I must be in an extreme minority because I absolutely love this game and only small online issues are taking away from my experience.

I'm right there with you man.