NCAA 09 Patch #2 Available --- Impressions Here

[rckabillyRaider]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

Are you guys feeling like its possible to stop the CPU on defense now (passing)? And where the heck are cb and ODogg?

YES!! I was shutting out ND 17-0, forced 3 punts in one half that I played on AA setting

[RAZRr1275]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

Are you guys feeling like its possible to stop the CPU on defense now (passing)? And where the heck are cb and ODogg?

CB is on ps3.

[BigDofBA]

I cleared the cache and downloaded the patch again but there was only one download. Did patch 1 and patch 2 download at the same time?

[mudtiger]

Isn't it nice not to see the cpu run right out of bounds? Actually fooled me a few times where I gave up on a play because I'm so used to it going out.

[sportyguyfl31]

Quote: Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni

This is on All American. This is what a dominant front four should do. Bring pressure and force the QB to make a mistake. Check out both of my Defensive Ends not get in that "suction" mode and instead, run full steam for the QB. I wept when I saw this. The pancakes aren't gone completely, but as you can see...it's much improved. EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video

Thats beautiful, I think this patch may be a game saver.

I have to wait until I get home though.

Im going to fire up a game on All American with some slider adjustments.

Here's what I'm going to test with, Id love your guy's feedback on these:

Human Changes:

Pass block: 0
Wr Catch: 0
Kick Off Power: 65

FG Power: 0
Fg Accuracy: 0
Punt Power: 0
Int: 0
Knockdowns: 100
Awarness: 30
Tackling: 15

Everything else at default

CPU

Running Back Ability: 80
Run Block: 100
Pass Block: 0
Wr catching: 0
Break Block: 100
Defensive Awarness: 80
Knockdowns: 100
Int: 0
Fg Power: 0
FG Accuracy: 0
Punt Power: 0
Kick Off Power: 65

Everything else for the CPU at default, all penalties maxes out

[sgtspit]

no prob here,the game plays way better now.Was gonna rate it in the rate topic,but it seems topics get closed so quickly around here
good luck with your problems..

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

You are dead wrong. Break block affects both the DL ability to break a block in pass rush situations AND run defense situations. If the cpu pass block is at 0 and human break block at 100, the cpu is at a -100 relative pass block score. If CPU run block was at 100, the cpu run block is at 0 for a relative score. Break block affects both and always has.

Yes, I agree with what you say here about Break Block. It has been that way for a few years.

I just didn't see any difference at all on All-american default sliders with the pass rush or OL/DL interaction. I need to play more and try slider tweaks, but I just think alot of this may be wishful thinking. I don't remember OMT or EA stating that they were going to address the OL/DL interaction. Unless they tweaked the way the sliders worked. I hope you guys that say so are correct, I really do.

What did you guys do, OMT, so we can stop speculating? Did you increase slider effectiveness or tweak the OL/DL? Thanks for getting this patch out so quick.

Personally, I like the game. Its not perfect, but from what little I saw post patch 2, I like it a lot, and will probably be able to find sliders that make me happy with it overall. I don't play Heisman because robo QB is over the top on that level. On AA, I have never had a problem stopping them on D if I should. But, they could not run against me on AA (so now with CPU sliders that should be alleviated).

My biggest problem with the game before were punt returns and no CPU sliders. If those have been addressed properly, it should be a fun season.

[doctorhay53]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigDofBA

I cleared the cache and downloaded the patch again but there was only one download. Did patch 1 and patch 2 download at the same time?

I'd restart the game to make sure.....you should be able to tell on the opening kickoff whether or not you have patch 2.