NCAA 09 Patch #2 Available --- Impressions Here

[stoncold32]

For those of you wondering:

The pass rush in this patch is definitely improved. I've gotten through the line much more now, the D-linemen seem to have a little more speed and ability to fight through blocks. After several games post patch, I myself have gotten at least 4-5 user sacks just from a straight bull rush.

Also, I had the CPU(Alabama) throw TWO deep TD's against me. One was 34 yds, and the other was 30yds. I'm talking about the ball traveled the the whole way in the air, and the receiver only had to take a step or two to get into the end zone. That absolutely NEVER happened, not once, pre-patch.

Robo QB is still there in most games, but it doesnt feel as cheap b/c my players are usually right around the play now, as opposed to being WAY out of position like before. I also feel like I have a little more control on defense now as opposed it feeling so herky-jerky pre-patch.

This feels about 75% like a new game. It really does play a lot like NCAA in the past, which the feeling the majority of us wanted.

I'm now satisfied with my purchase. Get those bowl endzones, and artwork back in there next year and were back in business again.

[stoncold32]

For PS3:

I'm playing on AA by the way...

The pass rush in this patch is definitely improved(whether EA admits it was worked on or not, something is different). I've gotten through the line much more now, the D-linemen seem to have a little more speed and ability to fight through blocks. I saw games pre-patch where my WHOLE line would get pancaked and the QB would just sit back there with all day to throw. After several games post patch, I myself have gotten at least 4-5 user sacks just from a straight bull rush, and my teammates have gotten several. My blitzes seem to work more effectively as well.

Also, I had the CPU(Alabama) throw TWO deep TD's against me. One was 34 yds, and the other was 30yds. I'm talking about the ball traveled the the whole way in the air, and the receiver only had to take a step or two to get into the end zone. That absolutely NEVER happened, not once, pre-patch.

Robo QB is still there in most games, but it doesnt feel as cheap b/c my players are usually right around the play now, as opposed to being WAY out of position like before, and teh CPU spreads the ball around the field more. I also feel like I have a little more control on defense now as opposed it feeling so herky-jerky pre-patch.

This feels about 75% like a new game. It really does play a lot like NCAA in the past, which the feeling the majority of us wanted.

I'm now satisfied with my purchase. Get those bowl endzones, and artwork back in there next year and were back in business again.

[Swingking77]

Well am I the only one who's spilling the ball all the time? Am I the only one who's game's gotten all glitchy in the player animations? Am I the ony one with freezes? Am I the only one who's WRs no longer catch passes on their own? Please keep in mind that I'm playing on a PS3 and not online so perhaps the improovments are on 360 only OR there's something a muck and it's not my comments as I'm reporting MY findings...

I've yet to see any marked improovemen in the rushing D. Or any other aspect of the game... Pursuit, Robo QB or other wise...

There are still issues with the field goals, play clock and various other issues which some of you, yourselves have mentioned.

You guys are all whacking off beacuse a feature (sliders) that should have already been working in the first place is actuely working now... Gimme an Effn break!

I've yet to see anything other then the three flaws that I mentioned in my origianl post... I'm not on crack I'm just not on Fanboy juice... The very fact that you guys are quoting a guy that's saying good luck on a third patch, when a second one still leavs glarring issues in gameplay and frankly hurt good points of the original game is completly disgusting and rediculous!!!!

[stoncold32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Swingking77

2. The animation has gotten really REALLY choppy. It's no longer looking very smooth and you can see where the animation's link... I like the game a lot more pre 2nd patch... I can only hope that there is a 3rd flawless patch that comes out to address these issues... ...

The only time I see this is on break away runs when you get into the open field. Other than that, I think it's actually smoother for the most part. I dont get so many herky-jerk reactions.

[wolvraiderx]

Very cool. I hate to nitpick but does anyone know if they plan on fixing the glitch on PS3 where the ball doesn't rotate when the QB throws it?

[jobalo85]

Quote: Originally Posted by wolvraiderx

Very cool. I hate to nitpick but does anyone know if they plan on fixing the glitch on PS3 where the ball doesn't rotate when the QB throws it?

OMG! That definitely bothers the heck out of me!!!!

...that said, I highly highly doubt it.

[stoncold32]

These are both plays by the CPU offense:

I NEVER saw this long type of pass happen pre-patch

EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video

Now that the run slider works properly, the CPU had a nice TD run against me.

EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video

[stoncold32]

These are both plays by the CPU offense:

I NEVER saw this long type of pass happen pre-patch

EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video

Now that the run slider works properly, the CPU had a nice TD run against me.

EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video