NCAA Football 12 Title Update #2 - Waiting on Approval From Microsoft and Sony

[SenorCheech]

This is ridiculous.

[N.C.State]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baughn3

I'm curious as to why you bought this year's game when all of the issues you've laid out have been present in EA football games for the entirety of their existence? I understand the disappointment with the new features, and I agree that it is insane that none of them seem to work right for many, many people. Fortunately, my custom playbook does work (I guess I have enough plays/formations) and I haven't experienced any in-game freezing with my offline dynasty (knock on wood). But the actual gameplay issues you've been outlining have been present in every EA football game. If you can't stand the way the game plays, why did you buy it? I'm personally enjoying the game. I'm frustrated that one of my ODs is stalled out because of the transfer failed errors, but I can continue my offline dynasty, which I always have more fun with anyway. Like I said, I luckily haven't experienced the game-breaking issues that others have, but I also accept the limitations of the game when it comes to how it handles the on-the-field stuff. You say that EA caters to people "like you" and I can only assume you mean people who accept the game's flaws, like myself. However, what does that say about someone like yourself who seems to despise how the game plays (and I say again, this game has played this way for the last 10 years) yet you bought it anyway? I'm truly curious as to what the mindset of someone like yourself is, and why you bought the game if you see so many problems with it that have been in the game for years.

that sounds great, but I have 4 offline dynasties that I got to the end of the year and couldn't get to the offseason. The last one I started with a friend in late August thinking I'd get the patch before the dynasty year ended. Again I got to the end and it couldn't advance no patch... this game is basically broken for me. I bought it for all the new features and I can't use custom playbook, I can't get to the coaching carousel and I can do RTG which I thought they did OK updates for. But I'm very limited in what I can do and completely dependant on EA to help me get to the offseason in 1 of my dynasties.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by N.C.State

that sounds great, but I have 4 offline dynasties that I got to the end of the year and couldn't get to the offseason. The last one I started with a friend in late August thinking I'd get the patch before the dynasty year ended. Again I got to the end and it couldn't advance no patch... this game is basically broken for me. I bought it for all the new features and I can't use custom playbook, I can't get to the coaching carousel and I can do RTG which I thought they did OK updates for. But I'm very limited in what I can do and completely dependant on EA to help me get to the offseason in 1 of my dynasties.

That's why I said I understood other people's frustrations with the game. Again, I understand that many of the new features, and old features, either do not work all together, or do not work to their liking. I get that, but that's not what my post was about at all.

I'm sorry that the game does not work for you. However, it is working for me and I hope that it continues to work.

[Dr Death]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baughn3

I'm truly curious as to what the mindset of someone like yourself is, and why you bought the game if you see so many problems with it that have been in the game for years.

Two simple reasons... I was in contact w/ people who were visiting EA regularly during the making of this game and was hoping... I don't want to say I was led to believe, but I was hoping that many of these issues were being addressed and taken care of.

I know one of the things I mentioned was brought up and when the person who was at EA learned they once again did not include it, he was as mystified and distraught as I.

So that was one reason... hope that things were changing. The other reason is because I L-O-V-E college football. I am extremely passionate about it and it's been a while since I've coached so this is like my only way to get my fix, if you will.

FWIW... I didn't buy 09 or 10... it wasn't until last year that I tested the waters again. When I saw them promoting Season Showdown back in 2009... for NCAA '10... I was beyond shocked. And I said... no thanks.

And now this year... w/ every new feature having massive problems... or to clarify, so I don't step on anyone's toes... every new feature that has had massive problems in MY gaming experience... and the complete lack of respect and/or caring on EA's behalf while this atrocity drags on, has led me to the conclusion that I will not be buying into the hype which will begin next March and I certainly won't be buying the game either.

What you don't know, and it's not your fault, but over the past few years I have sent EA countless e-mails/letters, etc... begging them to let me help them, because some of the stuff in their game is so not right. When they bragged about having the Run & Shoot offense in last year that really grabbed me, because the R&S is a passion of mine.

Then the game releases and they have 3 total R&S plays and the rest of the playbook were plays that have been in EA games for years. I immediately e-mailed them and detailed the wealth of information I have on this offense, including 3 Mouse Davis playbooks, a June Jones/Hawaii playbook, plus tons of games on DVD and coaches cut-ups and that I could really help them get this offense properly implemented... what did they do?

Nothing. Not even a "Thank you, but no thanks."

It's just frustrating to have such a passion for something, to see it treated like garbage, to offer to help them make it better... and I didn't even ask for anything in return, mind you... and to just repeatedly get ignored... after a while that frustration just builds and like a volcano, it has to come out.

And I am not trying to blow my own horn, but there are plenty of folks here, at UTOPIA and TGT who I have helped get a better grasp on passing concepts and reading defenses, so it's not like EA couldn't do just a little homework and see that yeah, this guy knows what he's talking about.

I believe I have finally given up. They want to say they have the R&S in the game when it's not... fine. They want to have all the other crap previously mentioned... fine. At this point, they are making it really difficult for me to care anymore.

[marcd25]

It's not Baylor holding up A&M to the SEC, its this mother ****ing patch

[SECElit3]

Been reading various forums today to try to find out the status of the patch. This is what I have been able to scrape up:

The patch was submitted to MS and Sony between the 29th and 31st

Various posts state that EA is doing everything it can to get MS and Sony to expedite the process and release the patch. The post by the Team Captain on the EA forums seems to substantiate this.

The patch approval process normally takes about two weeks. I would expect unless there is a problem and the patch has to be resubmitted, it should drop latest by the 20th, but all signs are pointing to next Tuesday as the drop date.

That being said, it could drop before then, but it is doubtful.

It's very possible that this patch is large and will take a bit of testing before it passes certification. The patch being submitted around a vacation holiday did not help the situation and hindered the release.

It was very poor timing.

Anyway, I feel pretty good with next Wednesday.

Those of you wanting direct links, my information was obtained from various sites and forums. I didn't take the time to document the links. If you want to find the information for yourself, you are more than welcome.

Again, there is little information out there, and this is my opinion based off of the little information I was able to obtain.

After evaluating the entire situation, including the timeline, I have come to the conclusion it was not possible for either MS or Sony to fully test and certify the patch in time for release this week, given the time the patch was submitted.

I guess this only applies to the 360 users as the PS3 guys have the patch!

[TheShizNo1]

Not here by Tuesday, trading in for Deuce Ex.

[Hunsy34]

I am excited for the patch to drop will make the game that much better!! Oh thats right I still cant get through the bowl season because of the transfer error they claimed to fix!!!