NCAA Football 13 Video - First Look at Scouting, When You Start Your Dynasty

[illwill10]

I really liked the vid. Since I mainly play Dynasty, it was a good thing to see.

I think I will just scout team needs. Since there are gems and busts, I will definitely scout 3 stars more. Playing as a 1 star team, I will look to find some 2-3 star gems that can help me turn around my team.

Imagine being the coach of a team like Kentucky and you hit big on a 3 star QB, RB and a defender in a season or two, by their JR year your team could be almost turned around. It could also help your Pro Potential if the gems are drafted high

[cts]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

Especially since there will be gems and busts.

That's what I mean. That's assuming, of course, that all of the 1, 2, and 3* "Gems" are not uncovered by larger programs each season.

[darren1024]

If more than one human player is going after the same recruit, will their numbers be the same? Also, looks like u can only spend 60min on a recruit.

[Ramminyou]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smith.0

That's what I mean. That's assuming, of course, that all of the 1, 2, and 3* "Gems" are not uncovered by larger programs each season.

That's my only real concern. I'm afraid the game might be programmed such that the CPU schools "know" who the gems and busts are before scouting in an attempt to create artificial competition. I don't want to put a 2* HB from Washington on my board in a Wazzu dynasty only to find that Texas, Wisconson and Oregon have all scouted and offered him by Week 2.

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smith.0

That's what I mean. That's assuming, of course, that all of the 1, 2, and 3* "Gems" are not uncovered by larger programs each season.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ramminyou

That's my only real concern. I'm afraid the game might be programmed such that the CPU schools "know" who the gems and busts are before scouting in an attempt to create artificial competition. I don't want to put a 2* HB from Washington on my board in a Wazzu dynasty only to find that Texas, Wisconson and Oregon have all scouted and offered him by Week 2.

That is my main concern too.
I want to see 4 or 5 star schools miss on 4 or 5 star players badly. It could have a big effect facing a team like Alabama and this miss out on a a few players. For example, them missing on a 5 star CB when there depth is bad. They would give up alot of TDs.

Like you said, I dont want to see a 3 star player from Wyoming have offers from Alabama and Florida just because he is a gem. Just like I dont want to see a team like Florida not go after a 5 star RB from Florida because they know he is a bust, especially if they have a major need at RB.

This could either a great feature of half-***ed feature. I wouldnt mind missing on a good player. I wouldnt want to miss on a player, but it could be a realistic thing. Like, I would get happy when I get a 5 star QB as a lower school without scouting him. I then realize that he is a bust and that sets me back another 2-3 seasons.

[carvis#15]

Man this seems cool but my concern is that there seems to be more positive feedback about the recruiting than gameplay. Since the guy kept repeating "work in progress" i'm just hoping that they will smack us across the face with something unexpected at e3.

[illwill10]

Recruiting is what sells this game for me. Alot of times last year, I wanted to skip out on playing the games and get right back to recruiting. I can get lost in recruiting.
I like that playstyle is a pitch for recruiting. And that is based on stats. Imagine trying to rebuild a team and needing a QB and RB, do you run alot to get the RB or pass to get the QB. I think it will add another element to recruiting

[TDenverFan]

At first I thought it seemed you could recruit way too quickly, but I usually have 20-30 prospects, so I guess that will slow things down. Seemd like there were more drops than rises, but might just be a coincidence.