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NCAA Football 12 News Post


EA Sports has just posted the NCAA Football 12 title update #2 details. The patch is currently on schedule to release before the end of the month, no exact date, as of yet.

Before getting to the details of the update, I want to take a moment to thank you, the NCAA Football community, for all of your patience and assistance during the past couple of weeks. A great many of you share the same passion for this game as we do, and you did everything possible to help identify issues, and provide the necessary details - not just to help make a game better, but to make your game better. If you are reading this, you are a member of the most dedicated community in gaming, and for that we are truly grateful. Now, on to the details:

Week Advance Anywhere
  • As a token of our appreciation, we’re happy to announce that as of today “Week Advance Anywhere” on the web is now available for use, and that this feature will be FREE for everyone to use.
Custom Playbooks
  • With this Title Update the missing play issue that led to a number of problems when using Custom Playbooks has been fixed. Not only is the issue fixed, but you will not need to recreate your playbooks! Any existing playbook will have the fix applied, and you will be able to continue using that playbook without issue.
Tendencies
  • As with the Custom Playbooks resolution, the fix to the issue of edited player tendencies changing will not negate any previously edited roster file. The fix will be applied to both those existing files, as well as any new roster file that is created.
  • If you are in a Dynasty or Online Dynasty you will not need to restart as long as your Dynasty is still in year one and you have not advanced past “Training Results” in the off-season. If you are before this point, the update will be applied to your existing Dynasty/Online Dynasty and the tendencies will be correct for all players going forward. If you are in year two and beyond, the tendency issue impact will be less and less as the players graduate/are cut from the rosters.
  • In addition to the tendencies issue, we have also included both the ability to edit height and weight for players, as well as the option to edit the rosters of CPU controlled teams. In an Online Dynasty the commissioner will have the ability to edit the rosters for other human controlled teams. These were both big requests from you in the community.
  • Finally, a bug was fixed with the profanity filter that was preventing many common names from being entered. Now, any name can be entered, for offline use. A profanity filter is applied to Online Dynasty when the Dynasty is created. If you prefer to opt out of this filter, you can set the Dynasty to Private and the profanity check will not run.
Freezes/Crashes
  • A major focus for this Title Update was to address any freezes/crashes that were found. There were a number of these issues fixed in this Title Update including a crash that occurred when there were multiple TeamBuilder teams in an Online Dynasty, as well as a crash that occurred during the downloading of an Online Dynasty file.
Gameplay
  • Increased the acceleration of QB’s on Speed Option plays.
  • Improved WR blocking, especially on option plays
  • Fixed an issue where defenders assigned to play the curl to flat/buzz zone did not engage immediately when the QB scrambles past the LOS.
  • Fixed an issue where safeties with inside deep ¼ zone would drop back instead of read-and-react on run plays.
  • Fixed an issue in Nickel Cover 3 where the flat zone defender didn’t move as the QB was running at them.
  • Fixed an issue with Double Outs from 4-2-5 Normal where the RLB wasn’t blocked properly vs. certain formations.
Highlights
  • Fixed an issue that caused a blank photo to be uploaded leading to issues with other highlights being uploaded.
Dynasty
  • Fixed an issue in Online Dynasty where injured players did not remain injured when the week advanced.
  • Fixed an issue where a player’s injury time was only reduced by one week when going from Conference Championship week to Bowl Season. Players will now be back for their Bowl game if they should be off of the IR when their bowl game is played.
  • Fixed an issue where coaches that changed jobs could get stuck in a state where they were still listed as coaching at their old school on the Players Leaving screen, leading to a Transfer Failed issue.
  • Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented Dynasties from advancing to the post season.
  • Fixed an issue with the schedule that prevented entering the Virginia Tech vs. Boston College game (fixed for both Dynasty and RTG).
  • Fixed an issue where recruiting related trophies/achievements were not unlocked properly if you signed an extension in that season.
  • Fixed an issue with Program Stability where the grade would drop from A+ to D+ in one season.
  • Fixed an issue with the Unlock All Promises PDLC not unlocking properly on the Dynasty website.
  • When viewing an Online Dynasty invite, added information to show what type of job can be selected by default.
  • Fixed an issue when in the off-season where player stats did not match up between the web and console.
RTG
  • Fixed an issue where CB’s could not audible after earning the ability to do so through Coach Trust.
  • Fixed an issue where HB’s could not flip the play after earning the ability to do so through Coach Trust.
Online
  • Fixed an issue where player’s online stats were not displaying promptly on the Online Leaderboards.

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Member Comments
# 221 roadman @ 08/03/11 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SEMO15
Just because it is the status quo doesn't mean it should be. I expect products I buy to work correctly out of the box. That should be the status quo.
Again, I don't own a sports game that has a yearly cycle that doesn't require a patch.

Plus, I spend a few weeks or so tweaking sliders. So, I know that that a sports game for me on a yearly cycle will not play way correctly out of the box for me.
 
# 222 pmini82 @ 08/03/11 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ActLikeYouCrow
thats a real life rule intended to speed up the game. at some point either last two minutes or something the clock stops when you go out of bounds.
hmm didn't know that lol, wonder if that's new... the nfl is still like that though yes? anyways thx
 
# 223 jeremym480 @ 08/03/11 12:31 AM
I honestly, believe that this has to be some guys first sports game this gen. I mean, it has to be.

As much as I dislike what sports games have become with with devs relying on patches and such. I can say that patches and tuners are actually a great thing. Well, in the long run anyway. It's much better than what we used to have. Which was if I game came with a bug then, you were just SOL. Also, it's funny to see people act like that this is an issue exclusive to EA. Every sports game I've played this gen has had a ton of issues out of the box. But, I guess since EA is viewed as the "Evil Empire" some guys have selective memories.
 
# 224 mkharsh33 @ 08/03/11 12:31 AM
My wife says that I could use a patch every now and then... I don't mind them for sports games. If you have a Live account, I think it's a nice added feature. Would I like it better out of the box? Sure...who wouldn't? But I'm a very patient person. I've ran my slider tests and have a solid set so I will wait for rosters to improve and game improvements and will really enjoy this game once it's tweaked a bit more. This game has its frustrations, but I'm willing to wait for EA to provide a solid update...
 
# 225 pmini82 @ 08/03/11 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Th3Rush22
Ya I already made a thread on that. I didn't know it was actually a rule either and I currently play high school football
i played hs fb as well (though that was 10 yrs ago so things may have been dif ) and i never recalled this, not even for college... im wondering if this is a new rule? must be something cause like in his reply, i do see it stop from time to time. i also dont like the fact that i cant shobo into the endzone nor choose my celebrations or do it w/ the mascot whats up w/ that?

p.s. if you don't mind, could you post the link to your thread on the playclock (like to see the replies if any are there). thx
 
# 226 thdudeabides @ 08/03/11 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrich83
While I hate to wreck your use of hyperbole or your crusade to criticize all things EA football

Wow, talk about hyperbole and being on a crusade...

And to those saying what will be addressed in Tuner sets, forgive us who will wait for confirmation from EA, the folks who actually made the game.
 
# 227 K0ZZ @ 08/03/11 01:21 AM
Ever game has had it's issues, hell we look past FO3, Oblivion and those style of games and those have had several bad to game breaking issues and those are game of the year.

It's popular to blindly hate on EA. End of story.

Yes it sucks, with this generation your seeing testing become less necessary. Along with the one year dev cycle they don't have time to be constantly having people testing. Sucks and we should've gotten more of a kick back than an 'advance online for free' this year, maybe a code for everyone with an online pass for a free DLC of their choice? Personally the freebie isn't helping me while it will be great for others.

No I don't believe it's right that games are coming out broken, but to be tearing EA a new one on something that hasn't even been released yet is pointless. Assuming it's going to spur on new game breaking issues is an extremely pessimistic view. Don't forget, this is horrible publicity for a company that prides its self in AAA gaming, if you don't believe they want to sweep this under the rug fast than your wrong. I wouldn't be surprised if people are breathing down Ben Haumiller and crew's neck right now to get things fixed.

Just remember they have to fix it for the majority, not the vocal minority.

Enjoy what you have, EA didn't force $60 from your wallet and hand you the game without your consent. If you believe EA's issues are as bad as people seem to be ranting, the simple answer is be a smart consumer and not buy the product.

/rant

/inb4mindlessEAsheep
 
# 228 mtoo22 @ 08/03/11 01:22 AM
I apologize if this has been asked, but will we be able to edit the class as well. Creating a de facto system of medical redshirts?
 
# 229 jeremym480 @ 08/03/11 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mtoo22
I apologize if this has been asked, but will we be able to edit the class as well. Creating a de facto system of medical redshirts?
I'd really like this to be in but, my gut feeling is that it is unlikely.
 
# 230 DirtyJerz32 @ 08/03/11 01:27 AM
I'm really happy with the way the game is playing (couldn't say that about every EA game) so this patch better not mess anything.

The online stuff is a little different, but really the only thing I hoped for is to solve the super LB stuff. It's ok sometimes, but man is it annoying.
 
# 231 ryan36 @ 08/03/11 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by chia51
Jerz,

Lower the CPU Tackling below 25 on AA and lower Pass Coverage below 35 on AA to get rid of a majority of the mirroring and LB super jumps. I rarely see it now. Check out my sliders over in the OS Legends Season 2 slider testing thread.
If you achieved this, I'm making you a mod. Not that I can mind you, but it's the thought that counts
 
# 232 bkrich83 @ 08/03/11 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by thdudeabides
Wow, talk about hyperbole and being on a crusade...

And to those saying what will be addressed in Tuner sets, forgive us who will wait for confirmation from EA, the folks who actually made the game.
What part was hyperbole? If trying to be reasonable is a crusade then yes I am on a crusade.
 
# 233 canes21 @ 08/03/11 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan36
If you achieved this, I'm making you a mod. Not that I can mind you, but it's the thought that counts
You're making him a mod... I fell like I've been cheated on.

Spoiler
 
# 234 DJ @ 08/03/11 02:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MattUM2
So i can go back to editing rosters, and when the patch drops everyone will go back to their original tendancy
That is correct.

I may just go ahead and use the default rosters (auto-named) and play through a "test" Dynasty while I'm waiting for the patch. As long as I don't advance to the off-season training, my recruits won't change attributes and I can just put the file aside until the patch drops.
 
# 235 bkrich83 @ 08/03/11 02:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SEMO15
Just because it is the status quo doesn't mean it should be. I expect products I buy to work correctly out of the box. That should be the status quo.
While I agree with your point unfortunately that means you will be disappointed with every sports game this generation. Even widely acclaimed series/games like NBA2k, MLB The Show, and APF 2k8 require patches.
 
# 236 ODogg @ 08/03/11 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrich83
While I agree with your point unfortunately that means you will be disappointed with every sports game this generation. Even widely acclaimed series/games like NBA2k, MLB The Show, and APF 2k8 require patches.
Exactly right....
 
# 237 DJ @ 08/03/11 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrich83
While I agree with your point unfortunately that means you will be disappointed with every sports game this generation. Even widely acclaimed series/games like NBA2k, MLB The Show, and APF 2k8 require patches.
Yep, and some of those games have shipped with bugs just as large in scope as what we're dealing with now with NCAA 12.

Like others have said, I would like to see games released in a more polished state, but I've come to accept the fact that when I buy a sports game, it's going to need at least one, and likely two, patches before most of the bugs are worked out.

I'm glad that we have patches so that we aren't stuck with the bugs.
 
# 238 BaylorBearBryant @ 08/03/11 02:23 AM
Patches get released on Tuesday's correct?
 
# 239 DJ @ 08/03/11 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BaylorBearBryant
Patches get released on Tuesday's correct?
Almost always on a Tuesday, yes. There have been some that have been on a Thursday or Friday, but yeah, usually Tuesday is patch day. We have a few weeks to wait before this one is released, though.
 
# 240 Ziza9Noles94 @ 08/03/11 02:33 AM
And just because my reading comprehension is a bit off today, am I reading it right that if I decide to press on with my existing dynasty (already in year 2) the tendencies issue will slowly fade away as the original players fade away? So by year 5 or whatever, it won't be a problem going forward? Thought that's what Ben was saying, just want to be clear.
 


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