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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
# 521 JHedges2 @ 08/14/11 10:38 PM
Update on a release date for this thing?
 
# 522 jmill703 @ 08/14/11 11:19 PM
The freezing issue is really starting to piss me off. My game froze 3 times today. I'm not usually as "gung-ho" / critical about NCAA. EA you need to come out with that patch ASAP...
 
# 523 kjjnesb @ 08/14/11 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JMan350Z
Update on a release date for this thing?
None so far were not even sure if Microsoft or Sony has it from what I understand. I just wish they would have put out a smaller patch for the freezing issue cause thats the really frustrating one the others aren't that game breaking.
 
# 524 Jm0ney2001 @ 08/15/11 12:09 AM
I don't think they would tell anyone the patch notes if it wasn't on its way to sony, xbox or already there.
 
# 525 kjjnesb @ 08/15/11 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jm0ney2001
I don't think they would tell anyone the patch notes if it wasn't on its way to sony, xbox or already there.
I hope your right if they submitted it by August second than we should get it some time this week..
 
# 526 AuburnAlumni @ 08/15/11 01:09 AM
Honestly,

The freezing and "dynasty servers are unavailable, transfer failed" issues are completely destroying our Online Dynasty.

We've lost 2 members and already are on the verge of losing more because you can't get a ****ing game completed. It's not once in a while, this crap is happening 8 out of 10 times right now and it's KILLED what is normally a great experience.

This is absolutely unacceptable and is absolutely INFURIATING. Get this damn thing out...NOW!!! FIX IT.

I"m as big an NCAA fan as anyone and I've poured a ton of time into stadium sounds, etc. But this is..BAR NONE..the most fury inducing year of bugs/glitches, ever. We are now over a month since release...and still have what is potentially a GAMEKILLER bug for many because you can't finish a game without it locking up!


End of rant.
 
# 527 Bamafan3723 @ 08/15/11 02:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by STONEWALL309
I've seen enough holes in this game to drive a ****in convoy through.
That made me lose it.
 
# 528 bukktown @ 08/15/11 02:10 AM
Whenever this patch goes live should be considered 'release day'
 
# 529 Drake @ 08/15/11 09:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni
Honestly,

The freezing and "dynasty servers are unavailable, transfer failed" issues are completely destroying our Online Dynasty.

We've lost 2 members and already are on the verge of losing more because you can't get a ****ing game completed. It's not once in a while, this crap is happening 8 out of 10 times right now and it's KILLED what is normally a great experience.

This is absolutely unacceptable and is absolutely INFURIATING. Get this damn thing out...NOW!!! FIX IT.

I"m as big an NCAA fan as anyone and I've poured a ton of time into stadium sounds, etc. But this is..BAR NONE..the most fury inducing year of bugs/glitches, ever. We are now over a month since release...and still have what is potentially a GAMEKILLER bug for many because you can't finish a game without it locking up!


End of rant.
Right on. Its even worse for teambuilder dynasties where you cant even start the damn thing because it freezes everyone's console when you try to load it. We have 12 people waiting for this patch but people are running out of patience....
 
# 530 acts238shaun @ 08/15/11 10:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni
We've lost 2 members and already are on the verge of losing more because you can't get a ****ing game completed. It's not once in a while, this crap is happening 8 out of 10 times right

We are now over a month since release...and still have what is potentially a GAMEKILLER bug for many because you can't finish a game without it locking up!


End of rant.
Sounds like Fight Night Champion and LA Noire, two other EA games that froze constantly. FNC froze mostly on the PS3, not sure about LA Noire. NCAA 12, I haven't had issues except end of games where if I don't let it play all cut scenes out it will fly around the stadium and not allow the end of game menu to show.
 
# 531 dickey1331 @ 08/15/11 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by acts238shaun
Sounds like Fight Night Champion and LA Noire, two other EA games that froze constantly. FNC froze mostly on the PS3, not sure about LA Noire. NCAA 12, I haven't had issues except end of games where if I don't let it play all cut scenes out it will fly around the stadium and not allow the end of game menu to show.
You mean the LA Noire that Rockstar made?


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# 532 RoyalBoyle78 @ 08/15/11 10:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni
Honestly,

The freezing and "dynasty servers are unavailable, transfer failed" issues are completely destroying our Online Dynasty.

We've lost 2 members and already are on the verge of losing more because you can't get a ****ing game completed. It's not once in a while, this crap is happening 8 out of 10 times right now and it's KILLED what is normally a great experience.

This is absolutely unacceptable and is absolutely INFURIATING. Get this damn thing out...NOW!!! FIX IT.

I"m as big an NCAA fan as anyone and I've poured a ton of time into stadium sounds, etc. But this is..BAR NONE..the most fury inducing year of bugs/glitches, ever. We are now over a month since release...and still have what is potentially a GAMEKILLER bug for many because you can't finish a game without it locking up!


End of rant.
Off Topic, AA how the hell are ya, long time no see. Hope all is well.
 
# 533 Brandwin @ 08/15/11 01:32 PM
I'm with the group that are having freezing issues and it's making me want to shelve the game, and I am never "that guy".

I've had five freezes over the last few days. Three were in the 4th quarter and two during recruiting.
 
# 534 Skyboxer @ 08/15/11 01:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DookieMowf
I'm with the group that are having freezing issues and it's making me want to shelve the game, and I am never "that guy".

I've had five freezes over the last few days. Three were in the 4th quarter and two during recruiting.
I havent played much lately but still havent had and freezes other than once looking at rosters. I just want the roster issue fixed so i can sim some years for my own draft classes before Madden hits.
 
# 535 Wavebird99 @ 08/15/11 02:04 PM
Still cant believe I havent had a single freeze at all, maybe Im just lucky.
 
# 536 smoove7 @ 08/15/11 02:48 PM
When the patch goes live people will be all excited until the see that the patch broke something else. I would like for that not to be the case but all I have to go off of is last year and we all know how that went.
 
# 537 NDAlum @ 08/15/11 05:31 PM
I have not had a single freeze while playing the game.

I did have a bugged CPB that froze every time while trying to get into the game, but my other CPB's have worked fine.

There are definitely several frustrating things with the game. I don't think anybody could defend this game in regards to amount of "bugs".
 
# 538 Rhudey @ 08/15/11 06:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SECElite3
Yep, I don't think I will be doing this waiting thing again. EA has officially lost my business for all future release day games. That is if, or when they get the issues ironed out. So, no rush EA... Plenty of time to test your game thoroughly before releasing it.

What really got me is that they played those making of shows this weekend on ESPN U. At the end they were gloating about what a successful release this was. The whole time, I had a smirk on my face. I literally felt sick to watch those guys because in the back of my mind I knew what an incredible mess this game is. I guess my definition of success is not the same as theirs.

That is OK EA, Fool me once shame on you (NCAA 10) Fool me twice shame on me (NCAA 11) Fool me 3 times (NCAA 12) ... to be cont.
This

For the last three years I've had to wait for a patch before starting the game, which took around a month......hardly played last year, haven't touched it in three weeks this year. Done, I won't be buying this title again.
 
# 539 carolinawolf72 @ 08/15/11 09:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhudey
This

For the last three years I've had to wait for a patch before starting the game, which took around a month......hardly played last year, haven't touched it in three weeks this year. Done, I won't be buying this title again.
I am in the same boat as you. This title has also made me change my mind about buying Madden this year. NCAA 12 is the last game I buy that is made from EA. I am to old now to deal with wasting good hard earned money on junk.
 
# 540 Rivals @ 08/16/11 06:59 AM
Somewhat good news that EA is addressing the glaring gameplay issues first. I'm tired of trying to tweak these sliders around like I'm cracking a safe.

Wish they would also address the crowd noise issues in the game. There was a lot of chest pounding about the audio in this year's game, but it's bad. It's bad from a logic standpoint but from a volume standpoint as well.
 


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