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NCAA Football 09 Beta Preview: Day 1 Answers

04:36 AM - May 23, 2008 by Steve_OS

We have posted our first NCAA Football 09 Hands-On Preview with answers to the majority of questions that were asked in today's dedicated question post.

Not every question was answered, however the major topics were covered including a list of positives and negatives from the Xbox 360 Beta version.

Check back tomorrow morning when we'll be opening the Day 2 questions thread.

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# 21 BSherrod @ 05/23/08 01:14 PM

Thanks Steve

# 22 AuburnAlumni @ 05/23/08 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	I guess the only question I have left is "Can EA address the quick snap before release?"

Seconded!

And even if they can't...I'd imagine this would be a very simple fix in a patch. Either way, we need to keep this problem front and center and hope that the developers take care of it.

Steve, can you pass the word along to the developer that this could be a major "annoyance"?

# 23 callmetaternuts @ 05/23/08 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan27


	QFT. The lack of WR aggressiveness and the interceptions (which were linked I believe) was by far my biggest issue with 08 and an eventual gamekiller for me. If the interceptions are toned way down, I'll be thrilled with 09

Read what i wrote genius, i said if they fix the turnovers and WR's being passive that would be enough to make it good........ thats what i want to see fixed

# 24 aukevin @ 05/23/08 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidice


	not exactly what i was talking about. those 2 things were in there last year. Formations subs would most likely be in the same menu as the mass subs and depth chart in-game, and in the team management screen(where rosters and depth chart is) in the menus. it would allow you to select who will be on kickoffs, KR, punt team, PR team, and would let you change players around. for example: lets say you have a 3 WR set formation, but you wanted your #1 WR to be the man in the slot just for this specific formation, you could sub him in the the slot and the previous slot WR to the outside. or say your #1 and #2 HB are both Speed back, but you wanted a Power back to be the HB in the goal line formation. but he is the 3rd back in the depth chart, you could just sub him in to be that back in just that formation. I'm not exactly sure how to explain it. it hasn't been on current gen NCAA yet but has been on the xbox/PS2 version. but from the sound of it, its not going to be there, unless you somehow skipped over it without realizing it.

I know exactly what you are talking about Solidice and I hope it is in this year, I've definitely missed that. Hopefully Steve and check again for that!

# 25 eaglesfan27 @ 05/23/08 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callmetaternuts


	Read what i wrote genius, i said if they fix the turnovers and WR's being passive that would be enough to make it good........ thats what i want to see fixed

I'm not sure why you feel the need to attack me. I agreed with your post! QFT means quoted for truth, if you didn't know that.

# 26 mercalnd @ 05/23/08 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan27


	I'm not sure why you feel the need to attack me. I agreed with your post! QFT means quoted for truth, if you didn't know that.

I've seen some time ago a poster that thought QFT meant "quit f'in talking". Maybe he thought something similar.

# 27 jdrhammer @ 05/23/08 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mercalnd


	I've seen some time ago a poster that thought QFT meant "quit f'in talking". Maybe he thought something similar.

I can see where him thinking it was what you said could cause a little friction. haha.

# 28 turftickler @ 05/23/08 04:01 PM

If you are playing the PS3 version, does it support 1080i or 1080p and not just 720p this year?

# 29 Scott @ 05/23/08 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by turftickler


	If you are playing the PS3 version, does it support 1080i or 1080p and not just 720p this year?

He's playing on 360.

# 30 PAPERNUT @ 05/23/08 09:59 PM

Any update on the turnover issues (fumbles, Ints) after playing more games Steve?

# 31 countryboy @ 05/23/08 10:07 PM

no team specific endzone are during bowl games...

WTH EA?

That is so freakin' annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 32 countryboy @ 05/23/08 10:08 PM

And if I am not mistaken, the Punt Block and then being able to run free for 15-20yds before encountering a defender has been a problem for a while now.

# 33 NoleFan @ 05/23/08 11:12 PM

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	Ninjoid: Steve, Within dynasty are we still able to select any game from any side's schedule (not just your selected team)? Presumably we have the ability to watch this as cpu v cpu. Yes, you can select any game you wish and watch CPU vs. CPU, or play it with either team, if you like.

That gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling!

# 34 Rivals @ 05/24/08 12:34 AM

Sounds like there are no formations subs in the game - still.

# 35 ausar72 @ 05/24/08 01:18 PM

Thanks Steve!

Sorry to hear about the bowl endzone art. I think I put the question in the producer interview thread. Maybe we can get an answer as to why this is continually neglected.

I saw the screenshot you posted (thanks!) and it just continually looks odd and empty and unfinished. Not to mention after getting your team to a bowl game, it's a bit anti-climatic to see the empty looking endzones...

# 36 goldjfootball @ 05/24/08 11:28 PM

Uniform Question: Wazzu doesn't have different combos of jerseys or pants but they have helmet variations for road games. Are those in as options? ThX again

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