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NCAA Football 13 Interview - Sights and Sounds

06:58 AM - April 6, 2012 by Steve_OS

We recently had a chance to interview NCAA Football 13 Designer Christian McLeod and Producer Ben Haumiller.

All questions were submitted, but not all of them could be answered at this time, due to coverage in the coming weeks. This interview only focuses on the sights and sounds of NCAA Football 13.

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	Will we hear crowds reacting correctly in given situations, for example on 3rd downs, crucial plays, TD's, interceptions, fumbles, big hits, etc.? Yes. The crowd content and system is an area where you will hear some great improvements. Based on the recordings that were done and the new crowd mix implemented by our Audio Director, Aaron Janzen, you will be hearing the crowd swells react appropriately throughout the game. What about playing in large stadiums, compared to smaller ones? Adding on to that question, will we hear much of a difference between full stadiums vs. stadiums with smaller crowds? Yes, you will notice a difference between these stadiums. We made an effort to record assets at small, medium, and large stadiums throughout last season. We even attended a high school game to ensure our crowds sound as authentic as possible depending on where you play. Will crowds vary as far as regular season games, rivalry games, bowl games, and neutral site games? Speaking of neutral site games, will the crowd react to both teams, instead of recognizing the "home" team exclusively? Yes, the crowd behavior is driven contextually, and the type of game being played is part of that. We have the ability to drive different crowd reactions based on home / neutral / away.

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# 41 SageInfinite @ 04/06/12 05:34 PM

Besides what the audio, it seems that Tiburon's direction/focus on presentation is just off. Definitely gotta wait to see more, but is seems that way IMO.

# 42 edaddy @ 04/06/12 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BORN4CORN


	It means they aren't getting in. It has always meant that in years past... Dodge the tough questions until about 2-3 weeks prior to release and then tell us "it's not in, but next year" LOL, this game is once again going to be a hollow, incomplete experience.

Yup thats essentially the way it is..and usually its about 1 week before release that they MAY answer some of the tough questions..Been waiting 4 years for the answer to camera angles and the dreaded "skinny arm editing glitch" on top of other pertinent questions..

# 43 DorianDonP @ 04/06/12 05:42 PM

I wonder if while playing a dynasty game there will be a ticker scroll scoreboard of teams around the nation.

Then again, we're still waiting for stat overlays.

# 44 Sublime12089 @ 04/06/12 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	Can someone please elaborate on what they mean by "starting lineups" and how that should be implemented without using real life collegiate players?

Exactly what you see on TV, even if it has to be generic faces. Most people here used named rosters, so that won't be a problem. And then it would be nice if there would be some brief announcer discussion about the matchup and even a coach matchup cutscene.

# 45 DorianDonP @ 04/06/12 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	Can someone please elaborate on what they mean by "starting lineups" and how that should be implemented without using real life collegiate players?

When you go to lineup for the first series, have the player portraits along with hometown, class, and size. The 'best' player in a position group could be highlighted in yellow as a player to watch for.

Commentary could be used to talk about either the position group or a player of note.

"a true freshman is starting at left tackle for the Bulldogs today. We'll keep an eye out for him handling the pass rush."

"the defensive line had 5 sacks last week. number 99 was a major force."

"The redshirt senior wide receiver is averaging over 100 yards receiver this year. We'll see how the defense tries to contain him."

"the redshirt junior linebacker ran a 4.4 in high school. he has a lot of nfl potential."

And once the community edits the roster names in, they could say the name.

"Jelani Jenkins, the redshirt junior linebacker ran a 4.4 in high school..."

The immersion would really do wonders for the presentation.

# 46 CcAaRrSsOoNn3 @ 04/06/12 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DorianDonP


	When you go to lineup for the first series, have the player portraits along with hometown, class, and size. The 'best' player in a position group could be highlighted in yellow as a player to watch for. Commentary could be used to talk about either the position group or a player of note. "a true freshman is starting at left tackle for the Bulldogs today. We'll keep an eye out for him handling the pass rush." "the defensive line had 5 sacks last week. number 99 was a major force." "The redshirt senior wide receiver is averaging over 100 yards receiver this year. We'll see how the defense tries to contain him." "the redshirt junior linebacker ran a 4.4 in high school. he has a lot of nfl potential." And once the community edits the roster names in, they could say the name. "Jelani Jenkins, the redshirt junior linebacker ran a 4.4 in high school..." The immersion would really do wonders for the presentation.

I agree. That would be awesome.

Also adding some in game stats like previous years would be great.

# 47 Gotmadskillzson @ 04/06/12 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid FSU


	they added over 100 faces

86 faces with pre-determined hairstyles to go with the faces.

I myself hate the fact the hair is attached to the face style. It should be separate.

# 48 CcAaRrSsOoNn3 @ 04/06/12 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson


	86 faces with pre-determined hairstyles to go with the faces. I myself hate the fact the hair is attached to the face style. It should be separate.

Hopefully the dreads are for all body types. I hated last year when you couldn't give dreads to players of certain height, without changing the skin color.

# 49 DorianDonP @ 04/06/12 07:26 PM

That video pisses me off LOL.

It's not as if people are asking for things that can't be done. They aren't even asking for things that EA hasn't ALREADY done. That presentation for NCAA Basketball 10 video wasn't perfect, but its an awesome step in the right direction.

You want to capture college football's atmosphere?

Then why not college gameday or collage football scoreboard halftime show?

Too hard?

2k Had a show WITH HIGHLIGHTS of other teams games in 2004.

8 years later, and NCAA doesn't have anything...anything that tries to build on what was already possible with so much less? Use your ESPN License.

College Football Gameday and a College Football Recap show (like College Football Final) that discuses top 25 games and heisman chase captures the atmosphere and love of college football possibly more than any other presentation thing I can think of.

And even if this is apparently too much for them to do, is it really that hard to put up more Broadcast style stat overlays? And a ticker for the games going on around the nation?

Everytime I go into my 'give them the benefit of the doubt' phase, I see a video like that and it reminds me that 8 years ago I was seeing halftime shows and recap shows on football games, and I could only imagine how amazing it would be 10 years later.

lol...fail.

# 50 Scrapps @ 04/06/12 07:33 PM

How is it possible, that NHL 94 had a scroll bar with scores, and highlights of other games, yet EA is unable to do this on current gen consoles? Is mystifying.

# 51 Gotmadskillzson @ 04/06/12 07:42 PM

Yeah some things just don't make sense why it isn't in the game. Some examples:

1. Chain gang. Clearly that can't take up THAT MUCH memory.

2. Camera angles. Once again.......you have them in for the highlight reel feature, why can't you unlock them for the ENTIRE game ? Not like you creating something, it is already there, just locked to the highlight reel feature.

Apparently the HDR lighting feature, 3D grass and team intros are HUGE memory hogs or something. At the end of the day you have to ask yourself. Is these 3 features worth it ? Memory is limited and lord knows last year game had a LONG loading screen.

On one hand I'm at the point where I want to yell, bring on the new consoles !!!!!!! But a part of me says I don't feel like waiting 4 more years for EA to catch up to the point they are now. Because with new consoles mean a new learning curve and all that other stuff.

But then again another part of me makes me want to scream, release a PC version !!!!!

# 52 sportzbro @ 04/06/12 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrapps


	How is it possible, that NHL 94 had a scroll bar with scores, and highlights of other games, yet EA is unable to do this on current gen consoles? Is mystifying.

...Season Showdown, Heisman Mode, RTG updates, Mini-Games, Mascots, Half-finished TeamBuilder, etc.

# 53 CcAaRrSsOoNn3 @ 04/06/12 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BORN4CORN


	...Season Showdown, Heisman Mode, RTG updates, Mini-Games, Mascots, Half-finished TeamBuilder, etc.

Bingo. The more useless things they put in the game that nobody touches.

When they should spend time fixing things the people want.

# 54 DorianDonP @ 04/06/12 07:48 PM

Is the Season Showdown "feature" still around?

I've never actually paid attention to it. But I do know the negative points I would get for running up the score was annoying.

# 55 sportzbro @ 04/06/12 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	Amazing how they don't answer questions... "Are any of the new stadiums included? What about pro stadiums, which could be used as neutral site games?" So where is the answer about the Pro Stadiums? You have them all in Madden, why are we missing them from NCAA as Neutral game sites? Lots of "hopefully next year" in this interview so when EA wonders why people didn't buy the game we can tell them "hopefully next year"

I didn't hear that yet. Did they really only add FAU/N.Texas, which apparently took them a whole 4 hours or so each to do? WTF, no NFL stadiums?

# 56 BlackBetty15 @ 04/06/12 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	Amazing how they don't answer questions... "Are any of the new stadiums included? What about pro stadiums, which could be used as neutral site games?" So where is the answer about the Pro Stadiums? You have them all in Madden, why are we missing them from NCAA as Neutral game sites? Lots of "hopefully next year" in this interview so when EA wonders why people didn't buy the game we can tell them "hopefully next year"

What you didn't get the memo on EA'S revised slogan?
EA SPORTS...if its in the game, it will be next year...hopefully.

# 57 ECUI305 @ 04/06/12 10:39 PM

Screw them. All they are is lazy if they can't put ECU's new section.

# 58 mm boost @ 04/06/12 10:54 PM

Just a thought, but they would not answer the question of neutral site games this early. If neutral site games are in, it wouldn't be announced until the Dynasty blog comes out. In play now, you can do any neutral site game that you want. But in dynasty, that would be a whole new feature. Maybe they are holding off on this until the dynasty blog drops. Sounds like they got a lot up their sleeve.

# 59 khaliib @ 04/06/12 11:52 PM

The reason a playable Broadcast Cam will not be UNLOCKED is because of the up close visuals (grass, lighting on uni's etc...) they pat themselves on the back as being innovative in 2012

and

Any type of pulled back cam would reveal how much they've purposefully neglected the sidelines and fans in the stands visually (not much difference than Sega Genesis Madden).

Madden has attempted an upgrade to these areas, that's why it's in Madden and not NCAA.

Ever notice how they never say/describe how something is different from their last release?
It's just we've done this.
Got to pull a tooth to get some depth to their answer.

I don't care what anyone says, that tells me your not as confident in what you've done!
When we've done something that we're truly proud of, we go to great lengths to let people know and want to showcase the in's/out's of why we believe it's so good.

See how they go into great length to describe their Mascots and Team Entrances (esp FSU) injections before anyone ever asked a question?

Guy even smiles from ear to ear because he's proud of that work.

True ESPN Presentation, TV style camera views, sidelines and fans in the stands are "Area 51" subjects.

"WHAT CHOO TALK'N ABOUT WILLIS?"

# 60 Scrapps @ 04/07/12 12:01 AM

I can only hope they further enhanced pylon physics. Is truly the foundation of any football game.

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