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NCAA Football 11 Blog: Real Assignment AI

06:02 PM - April 30, 2010 by Solidice

Check out the new NCAA Football 11 blog, discussing real assignment AI.

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	"The Read Option is one of the most popular, and with the right personnel one of the most lethal plays in college football. The �05 Longhorns won the National Championship with little more than the Read Option, but we�ve never felt that the play had reached its full potential in the NCAA Football series. With that in mind we went back to the drawing board and completely rebuilt the play from the ground up. First you will notice that we use our new zone blocking matchups. The threat at the point of attack is always priority number 1. So if a safety wants to creep up into the box to try to blitz that guy will get targeted, we want you to get to the outside. Working your way down the line you will notice how covered offensive linemen get help from their uncovered teammate. As for the backside defensive end, he is intentionally left unblocked; that�s your read to make. If you don�t know how a Read Option play works then I�ll break it down for you right now so you can start running for glory as soon as you get the game."

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# 81 rudyjuly2 @ 05/01/10 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	I wish we could have 1 blog or feature posted without someone following it up with the "Should have been in the game already" BS.

I totally agree. Just proof that some people can never be pleased. Seriously, it's a lose-lose for EA sometimes.

Debbie Downer complains that EA hasn't fixed problem X. EA fixes problem X and Debbie Downer complains they didn't fix it sooner. What do you want EA to do? When does EA deserve some credit?

I've been critical of EA and I didn't like the '10 football games but when they make strides I think it's only fair to be positive rather than bitch about the past. I'm waiting for EA to announce discipline makes a return to dynasty mode and then wait for the haters to complain how long it took to be added back in. I'll just be happy it's back. (I have no insider info here - just a hunch discipline will be back).

# 82 Skyboxer @ 05/01/10 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I totally agree. Just proof that some people can never be pleased. Seriously, it's a lose-lose for EA sometimes. Debbie Downer complains that EA hasn't fixed problem X. EA fixes problem X and Debbie Downer complains they didn't fix it sooner. What do you want EA to do? When does EA deserve some credit? I've been critical of EA and I didn't like the '10 football games but when they make strides I think it's only fair to be positive rather than bitch about the past. I'm waiting for EA to announce discipline makes a return to dynasty mode and then wait for the haters to complain how long it took to be added back in. I'll just be happy it's back. (I have no insider info here - just a hunch discipline will be back).

Yep. I've given EA my share of complaints and praise when warranted. A few weeks ago I wasn't to up on NCAA. Now it seems I may juts be purchasing it after all due to more than fluff being done to the game. Game actually seems like it will be fun again.

# 83 J-Unit40 @ 05/01/10 10:07 AM

"The CPU is better at running the ball on every type of run, which includes Dives, Tosses, Stretch Runs, Counters, Power Os, Off Tackles, Read Options, Triple Options, etc. So you�ve been warned, containing the CPU running game this year will be harder than any other year."

Music to my gaming ears. It's going to make Dynasty mode that much better. A LOT better!

# 84 Rocky @ 05/01/10 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by adembroski


	I would normally agree. But this is a quantum leap in terms of blocking AI in a video game. Nobody has done this, not even 2k5. Hell, nobody has even acknowledged the necessity of it before... or their customer's ability to tell the difference. To me, this is more than a feature... it's a sign of what EA Football is becoming rather than what it's been. It's going to be a few years before it all comes together, It's the first tangible evidence of what I've been trying to say these guys are about now. People tend to not believe me, and that's fine, but I've been in that studio for a lot of hours now, and I've had the chance to speak with a lot of people. They want what we want. The only problem is, they're charged with the significant task of figuring out how to do it on top of what's already there.

In fairness, 2K Football didn't have the college game. If they could have ironed out a way to figure out the option blocking before NCAA 11 is anybody's guess. Either way, this is fundamental football stuff that should have been in the game from day 1. It's like not having the pick and roll in a basketball game or not having pitch selection and velocity right in baseball. Those games aren't going to get alot of credit for FINALLY adding those things in.

I give credit where credit is due. I've also been down this road before as well...I'm pessimistic about this title until proven otherwise.

# 85 CYAU357 @ 05/01/10 11:29 AM

This game is going to be awesome, for the first time in years i am going to get ncaa 11 and madden 11. But one thing is i hope that they beef up the defense so everygame i play wont be an offensive shoot out.

# 86 WaddupCouzin @ 05/01/10 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I totally agree. Just proof that some people can never be pleased. Seriously, it's a lose-lose for EA sometimes. Debbie Downer complains that EA hasn't fixed problem X. EA fixes problem X and Debbie Downer complains they didn't fix it sooner. What do you want EA to do? When does EA deserve some credit? I've been critical of EA and I didn't like the '10 football games but when they make strides I think it's only fair to be positive rather than bitch about the past. I'm waiting for EA to announce discipline makes a return to dynasty mode and then wait for the haters to complain how long it took to be added back in. I'll just be happy it's back. (I have no insider info here - just a hunch discipline will be back).

I don't think it's a point of being debbie downer; however, someone can verify what I'm saying, 2K had the tandem blocking eons ago! With that being said, that was 6 years ago and I'm glad that EA has implemented "intelligent" blocking into their game. Nothing to heaps mounds of praise on either, just a tempered **Golf Clap**

# 87 stylee @ 05/01/10 12:18 PM

I've been pretty vocal with complaints too. I'm not some blind EA cheerleader.

They're doing big things this year and deserve the props.

I understand the "we've heard this before" sentiment; that's how I felt last year.

But look at the particular things being worked on this year and those that were featured last year.

Last year: Season showdown. This year: Blocking schemes.
Last year: Windsocks. This year: Locomotion.

It's not going to be a perfect game but it's going to be a good game and certainly a much better game than the rest of these current-gen titles have been.

# 88 rudyjuly2 @ 05/01/10 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WaddupCouzin


	I don't think it's a point of being debbie downer; however, someone can verify what I'm saying, 2K had the tandem blocking eons ago! With that being said, that was 6 years ago and I'm glad that EA has implemented "intelligent" blocking into their game. Nothing to heaps mounds of praise on either, just a tempered Golf Clap

Can we keep 2K out of this? The game did do line play well but the game was hardly perfect and had it's share of flaws. It's pretty obvious that some people here bitching are 2K fans still bitter about the exclusive contract. When can we let this go?

# 89 countryboy @ 05/01/10 12:23 PM

yay...here we go with the 2k vs EA discussion bull****.

Look we all know this should've been in the game prior to this year, but the fact is that it wasn't. And now its been added and while it may not be revolutionary, we can all agree that its nice to see EA finally taking the strides to integrate the x's and o's into the game.

# 90 jhogan3132 @ 05/01/10 12:24 PM

That video is absolutley incredible. This game is going to be well worth the wait!!!!

# 91 sportznut02 @ 05/01/10 12:24 PM

Each blog has been money and I can`t wait for the next new piece of information. That new run blocking video looks amazing, I can`t wait to run the read option with Michigan.

# 92 Rocky @ 05/01/10 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	Can we keep 2K out of this? The game did do line play well but the game was hardly perfect and had it's share of flaws. It's pretty obvious that some people here bitching are 2K fans still bitter about the exclusive contract. When can we let this go?

I certainly didn't mention 2K and only a couple of people did. This is all about NCAA and what it has (or hasn't) been in the past few years. Attaching a fancy new name such as "Real Assignment AI" to something that is more or less having linemen block the right people just doesn't impress me. I let that be known.

You think it's "OMG!" That's fine....I didn't call you out on that opinion. Why do you feel the need to do the same?

# 93 blazer003 @ 05/02/10 12:31 AM

One thing I see, and this could be just because of the difficulty, but in that last TD run, the LSU safety stands back forever and doesn't acknowledge the running back coming up the middle until very late. If he was afraid of a flea flicker, maybe he'd stay back, but I think he should come up sooner.

I'm very impressed with O-Line AI, but IMO there now needs to be more movement of two players fighting for position. Right now it looks like they are just staying in one place and blocking back and forth against each other. What stops the run is the D-Line pushing blockers into running lanes and clogging things and letting the LBs have time to get into position to make the tackle.

The running game necessarily walks such a fine line of being overpowered and underpowered. I hope they get it just right, but the blocking AI is very promising.

# 94 Hova57 @ 05/02/10 12:50 AM

i like what the blog said about the cpu finding cutback lanes and running north and south.

also what someone quoted from the cd guys at ncaa strategies . I'm very interesting. the way i see it come the end of this month the game is done . i just hope the demo isn't what we saw this past weeks and we play a more updated version.

# 95 03MstGT290 @ 05/02/10 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by moylan


	very nice, too much syracuse though

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# 96 boritter @ 05/02/10 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky


	In fairness, 2K Football didn't have the college game.

You are wrong.

Unless I imagined playing this on my Dreamcast:

And this on my PS2:

# 97 WaddupCouzin @ 05/02/10 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	Can we keep 2K out of this? The game did do line play well but the game was hardly perfect and had it's share of flaws. It's pretty obvious that some people here bitching are 2K fans still bitter about the exclusive contract. When can we let this go?

Bitter? LoL...You're funny. You can't really say anything on the forum now without violating a code of conduct rule, so I'll just say. GO EA! **lil smiley face waving his arms**

# 98 md0t @ 05/02/10 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cusefan


	Since Syracuse has the best Communications school in the Nation(sorry Northwestern), quite a Few Syracuse Grads work in the Video Game Industry. But you are Both Wrong, There is simply not enough Syracuse, they should be in Every Screenshot.

I second this brilliant statement.

# 99 greenegt @ 05/02/10 03:33 PM

Great stuff! Now those option and running plays will work as they should. Can't wait to try it out.

# 100 Watson @ 05/02/10 03:43 PM

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