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09:03 PM - June 18, 2008 by Psyblast

The NCAA Football 09 demo is available. Let us know what you think.

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# 761 Scott @ 06/20/08 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti Honor


	I think the demo is pure and utter trash. I said it a few times in this thread already, yet I'm still here. Now, if the actual game is anything like this demo, I'll pack up my things and head back to the Madden section until next year. Now, playing this demo has made me rethink my approach somewhat - I went from auto buy, to possible rental. Cons.. 1. The crowd looks awful. 2. The CPU AI (Although on varsity) is as bad as ever. 3. 2-3 Turnovers per demo game for the CPU, in every game I played. 4. Players all glitch as they move around (God, I hope this isn't in the real game.) I'll be kind and stop there, because I have at least 6 more things that I can list, and they all come from a short little demo. It's a demo, it's varsity, so I won't judge the actual game until I play it - but yes, this demo is utter trash, and unfortunately, my net didn't crash before I was able to download it. Why am I still here? In this this particular thread? To read posts like Russells, who almost have me once again excited about the actual game - It won't be easy to overcome that dreaded demo game, though.. I'm still in rental mode.

I just had a game where neither I nor the CPU turned the ball over.

# 762 J-Unit40 @ 06/20/08 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott


	I just had a game where neither I nor the CPU turned the ball over.

I've had at least 5 games without a turnover. Maybe more. The most INTs I have seen in one game is two and I have only seen one pick 6 in about 15 games played. I haven't seen too many fumbles either.

Maybe I am lucky.

# 763 kt-od @ 06/20/08 05:08 PM

I have played a few demo games now for PS3. I will state that it is already better than 08. I don't think it's the best football game I've ever played, however, to also say that it's complete and utter GARBAGE, is a little over the top. I totally understand that everyone has their opinions of the game, but a 'garbage' statement is overkill. *Heavyhitter* I also agree with the community when they say it would be nice to see some reasoning behind your opinion.

1. IMO, i really don't care how good the crowd looks. It is minor to me. But I know it's important to alot of others in this community, so I'm glad that EA makes somewhat of an effort to make it look decent.

2. What I care about is gameplay, presentation, and atmosphere. I want to experience NCAA as if I was actually at the game. I would love to see all actual team entrances. i.e Clemson touching Howards rock and running down the hill. To see all the styles of facemasks and helmets.

But I think the point of putting out a new game every year is to improve from the previous year. I think EA is making a step in the right direction, and I feel confident that we will all be happy and get what we want in NCAA Football in the next few years.

Oh, one more thing. I don't think we can compare Next-gen with current gen. It's like comparing apples to oranges. The two systems are totally different.

Thanks.

Sorry for the long post.

# 764 Solidice @ 06/20/08 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Unit40


	I've had at least 5 games without a turnover. Maybe more. The most INTs I have seen in one game is two and I have only seen one pick 6 in about 15 games played. I haven't seen too many fumbles either. Maybe I am lucky.

same here.

i have fumble quite a few time, but its because i have been trying out the new jukes and stuff seeing what i can and can't do. so far haven't see any WTH type fumbles like i saw in '08 at times. the same with the INTs.

# 765 tulsa1 @ 06/20/08 05:13 PM

I love the demo, the game play is fun and the game looks great! Thank you EA for releasing it early for us to try out. Now I can't wait for 7-15.

# 766 DGuinta1 @ 06/20/08 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tulsa1


	I love the demo, the game play is fun and the game looks great! Thank you EA for releasing it early for us to try out. Now I can't wait for 7-15.

Ditto!

# 767 Psyblast @ 06/20/08 05:35 PM

Another nice touch I noticed: I called a screen on 3rd and 7, Beanie broke two tackles and barely got it, and the players on the OSU sideline were all cheering, some clapping and others jumping up and down fist pumping.

# 768 J-Unit40 @ 06/20/08 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyblast


	Another nice touch I noticed: I called a screen on 3rd and 7, Beanie broke two tackles and barely got it, and the players on the OSU sideline were all cheering, some clapping and others jumping up and down fist pumping.

I love that! I saw this too early this morning when I played before work. Some of the sideline players were pumping their fists and squatting down flexing as if to say "Boo-yeah!".

# 769 Blazelore @ 06/20/08 05:41 PM

Anyone else notice throwing an out that sometimes the receiver will drag his feet and fall when he's like 2 yards from being out of bounds?? When it happens when your close to the sideline cool but when you have that much distance between you I can see a problem. I could see it already...you down and out and make a throw trying to get in the endzone he catches it and falls down even though you could have turn up field for those extra 5 yards to get in the endzone.

# 770 Brandwin @ 06/20/08 05:42 PM

What do you guys think about slide protection? I can't tell if it works well or not... Shoot maybe I am using it wrong?

I dunno too much!

# 771 boritter @ 06/20/08 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DookieMowf


	What do you guys think about slide protection? I can't tell if it works well or not... Shoot maybe I am using it wrong? I dunno too much!

It seems like whenever I use it to slide L or R a DT can bull rush for a quick sack. I stopped using it after having it blow up on me 3 or 4 times in a row.

# 772 Scott @ 06/20/08 05:50 PM

Anybody notice when the CPU calls an audible and goes into a new formation, the OLine is completely messed up? Like the A gap will be free between the Center & RG. I remember it looking like this....

TE LT....... LG.. C....... RG.. RT

# 773 nstod @ 06/20/08 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazelore


	Anyone else notice throwing an out that sometimes the receiver will drag his feet and fall when he's like 2 yards from being out of bounds?? When it happens when your close to the sideline cool but when you have that much distance between you I can see a problem. I could see it already...you down and out and make a throw trying to get in the endzone he catches it and falls down even though you could have turn up field for those extra 5 yards to get in the endzone.

Yep, cost me the game once. Instead of going out of bounds, we ran out of time before a game winning FG try.

# 774 Solidice @ 06/20/08 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott


	Anybody notice when the CPU calls an audible and goes into a new formation, the OLine is completely messed up? Like the A gap will be free between the Center & RG. I remember it looking like this.... TE LT....... LG.. C....... RG.. RT

looks like they are trying to line up in the Texas Tech o-line stance and messed up.

# 775 Anti Honor @ 06/20/08 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kt-od


	2. What I care about is gameplay, presentation, and atmosphere. I want to experience NCAA as if I was actually at the game. I would love to see all actual team entrances. i.e Clemson touching Howards rock and running down the hill. To see all the styles of facemasks and helmets. But I think the point of putting out a new game every year is to improve from the previous year. I think EA is making a step in the right direction, and I feel confident that we will all be happy and get what we want in NCAA Football in the next few years.

If I thought the demo game play was any good whatsoever, I wouldn't have called it trash. Look, all I want and expect from these games is a good CPU AI, so my nephew and I can enjoy a franchise together. How many years is it going to take EA to realize that their CPU AI is about as intelligent as a mentally ******** circus midget? I don't use ANY of the fancy little buttons that you guys use - I play a straight up, boring style of football, so the CPU can at least look somewhat decent.. and so far with these next gen games, there isn't anything I can do, to make them play even an average style of football.. I rarely use more than two corners, even when they decide to bring out 4+ WRs (same with madden.) I use linebackers, hoping that maybe they'll expose me - doesn't happen.

I have to make up in game rules for our franchises, to keep things from getting out of hand (Both NCAA and Madden). My nephew is 15 years old, and I'm 30 - I consider us below average players who would get murdered against just about any person on this forum, if we played online. My nephew is even worse, yet he makes the CPU look like cupcakes.

Some of us are in the same boat, so I ask you, and I ask the guy from EA - Who do I have to contact to get you guys to put a little time into the CPU AI? Instead, I get cheerleaders, fancy stadiums, and my player will look like Donovan Mcnabb. Gee, how thrilling.

I don't want to pick the CPU off 4 times per game, I don't want to run 3 of those back for touchdowns - My nephew and I actually HAD to stepped out of bounds after every pick. I want the CPU to expose my mistakes, and make me pull my hair out in frustration, because I can't win.

The CPU AI is terrible, it's beyond terrible.. and to me, that's the only game play that matters, so in my eyes - the game play stinks. And boy, you can ask the same question 50x, and they'll avoid you at any costs, whenever it comes to the CPU AI.

I mean, if this isn't going to be the case for NCAA/Madden '09 - They made my year. I have my doubts, though.. I see another 2 franchises/dynasties and done.

# 776 Scott @ 06/20/08 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidice


	looks like they are trying to line up in the Texas Tech o-line stance and messed up.

I've only seen in two times in like 16 games. But still, It should get fixed because the B gap & A gap are free and the Lineman just explode through it.

# 777 Skyboxer @ 06/20/08 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DookieMowf


	What do you guys think about slide protection? I can't tell if it works well or not... Shoot maybe I am using it wrong? I dunno too much!

I love it. Seems to work well for me. A few times I think I just "shifted" the wrong way and screwed myself but other times it worked like I planned for it to.

# 778 DGuinta1 @ 06/20/08 06:04 PM

I wish you would see players congratulate and cheer each other after a positive play or help another up off the turf.

# 779 Scott @ 06/20/08 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DGuinta1


	I wish you would see players congratulate and cheer each other after a positive play or help another up off the turf.

That would be a great little addition.

# 780 Phobia @ 06/20/08 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DGuinta1


	I wish you would see players congratulate and cheer each other after a positive play or help another up off the turf.

I like how after a TD you can run up to your players instead of the mascot and have a celebrat animation.

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