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[blackscorpion11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

Hopefully the gameplay upgrades are actual upgrades and not more "Cheat AI" ie.. DB's knowing the routes of WR even more to get rid of the slants being money. Here's hoping the game shines though as I'm getting to the point of really missing FB games.

exactly my thought..more psychic cpu defense...so now the AI adjust zone coverage pre-snap based on the play art?

[cparrish]

I for one am glad they are fixing the zone coverages. They were un-usable in NCAA 11. I have found myself running man only all the time. As for people complaining about these fixes are not what they want, I have a solution for you; don't buy the game. It is simple as that.

[PVarck31]

Should they just leave defensive AI, and the tackling system alone? So many people say gameplay is the number one priority and when they are fixing core gameplay issues people complain.

I get the concern for how they are fixing it. I really don't think they would be touting these fixes if they just tuned the defense to cheat better. Thats just how I feel anyway.

I also think we need to keep things in prospective. We basically have seen one video and a few interviews. I am sure there will be plenty of info in the coming weeks.

[cgalligan]

Do they still have the "tumble-weed" tackling?

ie- when the player is enganged in a tackle, can anothe player help? or does he just run over and fall down like in Madden and NCAA last year???

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by 31

Should they just leave defensive AI, and the tackling system alone? So many people say gameplay is the number one priority and when they are fixing core gameplay issues people complain. I get the concern for how they are fixing it. I really don't think they would be touting these fixes if they just tuned the defense to cheat better. Thats just how I feel anyway. I also think we need to keep things in prospective. We basically have seen one video and a few interviews. I am sure there will be plenty of info in the coming weeks.

If they are actual fixes of course I'll be all over it. I wish the crew the best of luck releasing a great game.

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by guttertalk

So, in terms of gameplay, we're not getting any real new features. We're getting bug fixes. But instead of getting them in a patch, we're going to pay $60 for these fixes. Screw it.

New tackling mechanics? Custom playbooks?

That's about as "core gameplay" as it gets.

[Rhudey]

Quote: Originally Posted by cparrish

I for one am glad they are fixing the zone coverages. They were un-usable in NCAA 11. I have found myself running man only all the time. As for people complaining about these fixes are not what they want, I have a solution for you; don't buy the game. It is simple as that.

When EA signed their exclusivity deal it eliminated the "don't buy it" argument.

On the other hand, I personally loved last years game and am looking forward to 12, but I remember playing hand held "head to head football" as my only football game, so I'm not as picky as others.

[dan_457]

Quote: Originally Posted by cgalligan

Do they still have the "tumble-weed" tackling? ie- when the player is enganged in a tackle, can anothe player help? or does he just run over and fall down like in Madden and NCAA last year???

I absolutely hated that, it's beyond unrealistic and just looks silly, I know I'd love to see that fixed.