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Announcing the NCAA Football Wishlist Tournament (ncaaStrategies)

05:41 PM - August 20, 2009 by Steve_OS

Check it out, over at ncaaStrategies.

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	"ncaaStrategies have devised a method to help the community determine where they want the direction of the NCAA Football series to go. Using a March Madness style tournament, 64 wishlist items will be pitted against each other before ultimately proclaiming a victor. This tournament will help us format a list to provide to Tiburon to let them know what we as a community want out of this series. To participate, simply vote in the matchup polls that are posted in the ncaaStrategies Feedback Forum. Be certain to read the description of each item in the matchup before voting so that there is no misinterpretation. We ask that anyone who has an opinion on the series participate and also to spread the word throughout the community. We're excited about this and believe this will finally help make our voice more clear not just for NCAA Football 11 but for the franchise going forward."

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# 1 BuckeyesFan21 @ 08/20/09 05:56 PM

Good stuff. This will be interesting to see.

# 2 JAYMO76 @ 08/20/09 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedrumsdw


	Formation subs should not even be in this tournament, Just make it the top priority and go from there.

Great minds think alike!!!

# 3 cdj @ 08/20/09 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedrumsdw


	Formation subs should not even be in this tournament, Just make it the top priority and go from there.

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Originally Posted by JAYMO76


	Great minds think alike!!!

I definitely thought and proposed that before we started the tourney, but jobob and gschwendt had the right idea - no matter how popular an idea is, let's show exactly how wanted it is.

Thanks for posting this here, Steve! We're hoping we can get all of the NCAA Football community to vote to get a definite list for what we want to see in the franchise in the future. It's been fun to track so far and we're just four match-ups in.

# 4 sportzbro @ 08/21/09 01:19 AM

Give us what Madden 10 delivered this year.... A football first video game & cut the BS that seems to be the focal point of each dev. cycle. Is it really that hard to understand? We don't need polls comparing More Mascots to Custom Playbooks.. We've been asking for the same things for years now. They know what we want. They just can't/refuse to put some of the things in.

No offense to the ncaa strategies guys, but imo this is a really stupid idea & will end up being practically the same wish-list we come up with every year...gameplay & dynasty elements at the top and cheesey modes at the bottom.

# 5 gschwendt @ 08/21/09 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BORN4CORN


	They know* what we want.*

I whole-heartedly disagree. For those that have posted their 1-68 on the site, my list would look completely different. Even just my 1-10 wouldn't even have the same items.

The development team is not just catering to one subset of users and they're certainly not catering just to the vocal minority. They have to cater to the mascot mode guy on up to the guy that plays straight on Heisman and still blows out Florida using Idaho.

# 6 ebarws6 @ 08/21/09 02:54 AM

Yeah this was a great idea and hopefully it shakes out well. I wonder how many new users may sign up for Utopia now

# 7 JAYMO76 @ 08/21/09 03:45 AM

Here's the Jaymo76 top 10.

1. Formation Subs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**** NO OPTION ON THIS ONE^^^^^

2. FCS teams
3. Pre game show / players warming up
4. Customizable playbooks
5. Refs and Coaches on the field
6. Stadium rumble with player skill/composure bubbles
7. Heisman Ceremony
8. Spring Game
9. Selecting your captains (O and D)
10. Player discipline

Now I've only been playing NCAA for close to a decade... NCAA football is my favourite series and NCAA 06 is the best NCAA ever... so what could I possibly know about college football gaming

You may notice things not on my list: season showdown, game-planning... hmmm...

# 8 ebarws6 @ 08/21/09 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JAYMO76


	Here's the Jaymo76 top 10. 1. Formation Subs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **** NO OPTION ON THIS ONE^^^^^ 2. FCS teams 3. Pre game show / players warming up 4. Customizable playbooks 5. Refs and Coaches on the field 6. Stadium rumble with player skill/composure bubbles 7. Heisman Ceremony 8. Spring Game 9. Selecting your captains (O and D) 10. Player discipline Now I've only been playing NCAA for close to a decade... NCAA football is my favourite series and NCAA 06 is the best NCAA ever... so what could I possibly know about college football gaming You may notice things not on my list: season showdown, game-planning... hmmm...

Odd how all the things on your list (except for #9 and maybe 5, IIRC) were in the game at some point

# 9 JAYMO76 @ 08/21/09 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ebarws6


	Odd how all the things on your list (except for #9 and maybe 5, IIRC) were in the game at some point

All of these features were in 06 and 07 on ps2, including choosing your captains AND having refs and coaches on the field. Yes the game has declined that much...

I keep waiting to hear year after year that the "greatness" will be back but now I am more resigned to the fact that the glory days of NCAA are gone and may never come back again

# 10 mjussawalla @ 08/21/09 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gschwendt


	I whole-heartedly disagree. For those that have posted their 1-68 on the site, my list would look completely different. Even just my 1-10 wouldn't even have the same items. The development team is not just catering to one subset of users and they're certainly not catering just to the vocal minority. They have to cater to the mascot mode guy on up to the guy that plays straight on Heisman and still blows out Florida using Idaho.

Good points.

I would have 2 tournaments. One for gameplay/sim issues and one for presentation/graphical issues.

For example, the team responsible for "new playbook in practice" would be different than those putting in new mascots.

# 11 J-Unit40 @ 08/21/09 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mjussawalla


	Good points. I would have 2 tournaments. One for gameplay/sim issues and one for presentation/graphical issues. For example, the team responsible for "new playbook in practice" would be different than those putting in new mascots.

Great point. On the field areas (gameplay) come way before other areas, but they are two separate teams, which is good in a way.

Thanks for posting Steve!

# 12 da ThRONe @ 08/21/09 12:13 PM

I want formation subs but it isnt #1 on my list!

# 13 gschwendt @ 08/21/09 12:14 PM

We plan to have another polling & discussion regarding gameplay tuning among other tuning aspects (sliders, position changes, etc.). Since those things happen every year and happen a hundred times each development cycle, we wanted to keep that separate.

# 14 da ThRONe @ 08/21/09 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gschwendt


	I whole-heartedly disagree. For those that have posted their 1-68 on the site, my list would look completely different. Even just my 1-10 wouldn't even have the same items. The development team is not just catering to one subset of users and they're certainly not catering just to the vocal minority. They have to cater to the mascot mode guy on up to the guy that plays straight on Heisman and still blows out Florida using Idaho.

Its funny Madden added most things people wanted on there wishlist and NCAA list. So you cant say they dont know they just have their own agenda!

My top thing is better physics(a la Madden)

# 15 JAYMO76 @ 08/21/09 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Unit40


	Great point. On the field areas (gameplay) come way before other areas, but they are two separate teams, which is good in a way. Thanks for posting Steve!

Yes, junit, gameplay is crucial to NCAA Football. However, every year on next gen the development team has neglected the most basic aspects of the dynasty mode (presentation, atmosphere, etc, etc.) What I am saying is you can't have one without the other. Continue to tweak gameplay BUT for NCAA 11 give some major, major focus to dynasty mode. If a game palys great but is boring to play, why would I want to play the game longterm?

# 16 gschwendt @ 08/24/09 03:10 PM

Round 1 is officially underway. Today brings 16 of the 32 Round 1 matchups with the remainder coming later this week. Vote and make sure your opinion is heard.

# 17 rudyjuly2 @ 08/24/09 03:14 PM

I'll have to remember to do that later tonight or tomorrow when I can log on at home. How long do the votes stay open?

# 18 gschwendt @ 08/24/09 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	How long do the votes stay open?

3 days.

# 19 gschwendt @ 08/27/09 02:12 PM

The second half of Round 1 has been posted.
http://www.ncaastrategies.com/utopia...play.php?f=151

Matchups are:
9-Man Gang Tackles vs Online Roster Editor
Access OD via Web vs DLC Uniforms
Better Defensive Playbooks vs Wider Offensive Line Splits
Better Offensive Playbooks vs Better Fatigue System
Coaching Carousel vs Duplicate Numbers
Correct Option Blocking vs Bowl Patches
Create-a-Stadium vs Medical Redshirts
Cut Scenes vs Selectable Captains & Impact Players
More & Unique Animations vs In-Game Saves
More Slider Options vs Spring Game
New QB Ratings vs Online Depth Charts
On-Field Refs & Coaches vs Continue Dynasty Year-to-Year
Replace FCS with TB Teams vs Neutral Site Games
Special Teams Overhaul vs Helmet Numbers In-Play
Team Celebrations vs Fight for the Fumble
Team Entrances vs Select New Playbook in Practice

# 20 gschwendt @ 08/31/09 03:44 PM

Round 2 is now underway.
http://www.ncaastrategies.com/utopia...play.php?f=151

For anyone interested in seeing the results of Round 1 or just checking out the bracket:
http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=334316

What's your favorite matchup in Round 2?

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