NCAA Football 13 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions (Tradition Sports)

[shaunlmason]

Quote: Originally Posted by adfletch71

hey Shaun, Because a lineman will engage and the next lineman will just back up and run in place. Failing too assist the other blocker. Did u see any of this at EA Shaun?

Missed a couple sentences my first time.

I thought uncovered interior linemen (G C G) did a better job staying in position to look to help if the man next to them was beaten. It's interesting with the head tracking to watch them look for a block.

There was still times where things didn't play out like I would expect, but I made notes about those times, hopefully by next build they will be worked out.

[michigan21]

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunLMason

That's true. OS used to be my home (I've been around a long time, my original username "masos98" registered in Nov 2002), but I migrated to TSO a few years ago. I've already been told that I'm going to get crucified on here eventually, I'm hoping being honest will divert that.

Always good to see some originals (OG's) on OS. Don't take the questions too personal. People on OS are a great representation of sim gamers. I think we all appreciate all the CD people who come on here, but there is just a level of frustration with ncaa this late in the game.

[Big FN Deal]

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunLMason

Honestly, I would prefer people to start understanding that if things aren't happening there is a legitimate reason, not just that they don't want to do it. I asked about a obscure item that really drives me crazy and immediately they were able to explain to me what caused the issue and why it was something very difficult to address. I've said to them many times that I wish they would address the communities questions they way they answer mine, but at the same time I understand why they are not able to as a business. I have a very different perspective on their process because I do the same thing every day (just not on games, on software for Honda). Some people just don't have the insight to understand why you can't just throw more people or money at items. I'll say this honestly, I've thrown some really big issues and some really, really nitpicky issues at them and with the exception of the "skinny arm glitch" they were aware of them and could explain the design decisions that went into them. I wish they could reinvent the wheel in a year at times too, but it simply isn't possible.

This is the crux of it right here in bold, imo. If EA/Tiburon is going to permit devs to interact with the more hardcore elements of the community on certain forums, then they should also be permitted to be completely frank.

It causes unnecessary ambiguity and understandable community frustration to have devs interacting, asking the community what they want in the game but not being able to explain to the community, what is actually possible.

It's like someone planning out a $100,000 annual budget, when they only actually make $36,000 a year. The only thing they will end up doing frustrating themselves thinking about all the stuff they can't afford, instead of focusing on the best way to obtain the things they can.

[shaunlmason]

Quote: Originally Posted by michigan21

Always good to see some originals (OG's) on OS. Don't take the questions too personal. People on OS are a great representation of sim gamers. I think we all appreciate all the CD people who come on here, but there is just a level of frustration with ncaa this late in the game.

I have pretty thick skin, but I've also seen this go south.

I'm far more OG than you realize.=) I know the spot in Ohio to get the game early, because I was one of the first to do it. I was a HUGE lurker back when I was in college. I remember sitting in the computer lab in college putting together spreadsheets for rosters for March Madness 2003.

I remember getting rosters from blacklover.=)

[splff3000]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

This is the crux of it right here in bold, imo. If EA/Tiburon is going to permit devs to interact with the more hardcore elements of the community on certain forums, then they should also be permitted to be completely frank. It causes unnecessary ambiguity and understandable community frustration to have devs interacting, asking the community what they want in the game but not being able to explain to the community, what is actually possible. It's like someone planning out a $100,000 annual budget, when they only actually make $36,000 a year. The only thing they will end up doing frustrating themselves thinking about all the stuff they can't afford, instead of focusing on the best way to obtain the things they can.

Great post man. I was actually about to post something similar myself before I saw yours.

[shaunlmason]

Quote: Originally Posted by Big FN Deal

This is the crux of it right here in bold, imo. If EA/Tiburon is going to permit devs to interact with the more hardcore elements of the community on certain forums, then they should also be permitted to be completely frank. It causes unnecessary ambiguity and understandable community frustration to have devs interacting, asking the community what they want in the game but not being able to explain to the community, what is actually possible. It's like someone planning out a $100,000 annual budget, when they only actually make $36,000 a year. The only thing they will end up doing frustrating themselves thinking about all the stuff they can't afford, instead of focusing on the best way to obtain the things they can.

Agreed, but find me a company that comes out and does that. It's the same reason they can't tell you what they plan to work on next year in public, because it introduces liability.

[splff3000]

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunLMason

I have pretty thick skin, but I've also seen this go south. I'm far more OG than you realize.=) I know the spot in Ohio to get the game early, because I was one of the first to do it. I was a HUGE lurker back when I was in college. I remember sitting in the computer lab in college putting together spreadsheets for rosters for March Madness 2003. I remember getting rosters from blacklover.=)

LMAO, yah you gotta definitely be old school to remember Blacklover and his rosters lol. It seemed like every year somebody was stealing his rosters and selling them for profit lol. It's always good to see an old timer like me back on the site. Try to stick around this time, even though I know these "new" guys can be quite pesky at times.

[PVarck31]

So happy to hear player movement is being tweaked. This is huge for me.

Same with the Passing game - one of my biggest issues.

My question now is about animations. I know about the new catches - which is awesome - but how about other animations overall? Like how many new tackling animations are we talking about? Or even just new animations in general.

Thanks guys!