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NCAA Football 13 Video - No More Psychic DB's, 25 Different Pass Trajectory Zones

01:26 AM - April 13, 2012 by Gotmadskillzson

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No more psychic DB's, DB's have to see the ball, before they can make a play on the ball
25 different pass trajectory zones (Drop it over LB's, lead your receiver using left stick)
20+ new dropbacks, including new screen play dropbacks
New rollout passing animations, will still be difficult to complete passes throwing against your body, as you will not have enough arm strength
Icons are dimmed out, until they are actually "ready" to make a catch
Available in stores July 10th

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# 161 K0ZZ @ 04/13/12 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by H to the Oza


	Not impressed. Slap a graphic/roster update on 2K5 and it blows anything EA has done in the last few years out of the water

Disagree.

2K5 has a lot of its own issues. The presentation was repetitive (not as bad as some recent generations Maddens).

Animations were extremely stiff, it was a whoever could mash A/X the fastest would score, running pitches was a joke. It would need engine changes as well.

A lot of it is nostalgia, it's a good game but it doesn't hold up with current games. I've tried playing it and I couldn't. It's stiff and doesn't feel right.

# 162 sportzbro @ 04/13/12 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson


	Another thought........ If this read & react defense is all based off of sight. Then technically it would mean option plays, reverses and WR bubble screens SHOULD work a hell of a lot better this year. Since there is a delay in reaction now and they won't automatically get into position to make a play at the snap of the ball. Which also means if you run a sluggo route or any complex route with a good WR against a low awareness DB, that DB should be toasted. Another thing......since it effect offense as well, this means FINALLY the star WR SHOULD get the bulk of the passes now, since technically their AWARENESS level is much higher then the other WRs and therefore he should be looking back for the ball much quicker. I wonder if this "SIGHT" applies to blocking as well ? Which would mean a beast DE with high awareness should destroy a low awareness offensive tackle since his reaction time would be much faster then the blocker. I wonder if low awareness DB reach out and tug on the WR if they are beaten ? It SHOULD be this way, considering if you are late turning, natural reaction would be to grab the other guy's jersey. Back to this "SIGHT" thing. So does this finally mean we can run past a defender who is looking the other way, on the opposite side of the field and NOT have him INSTANTLY shed his block and do a 180 degree turn to tackle us from behind ? And since QBs roll out on screen passes now, does this mean spread teams like Oregon will ACTUALLY be DANGEROUS this year ? Due to the fact the CPU could never throw a screen successfully in the past, spread teams who relied on WR and HB screens as their main staple of their offense SUFFERED greatly. Now on to trajectory. Does this mean Fade routes will actually not only LOOK right but also WORK more often then not ? Since we should be able to just float it up there to the back shoulder now. I am intrigued by the possibilities of back of the corner end zone throws now. That was something you really never could do before because the ball only had one trajectory.

Pump the brakes.

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Originally Posted by BlueNGold


	Those animations are brutal to watch. That one juke in the flats by the RB....

Agreed.. Looked like the same weightless, shifty movements.

# 163 PRAY IV M3RCY @ 04/13/12 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PaleVermilion


	I think they were showing an example of past psychic DB plays as they were talking about what happened in the past. And then they showed new footage as they talked about how its changed.

no they would have made it known they were showing ncaa 12 footage..all of this was 13 buddy

# 164 H to the Oza @ 04/13/12 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagopax


	Disagree. 2K5 has a lot of its own issues. The presentation was repetitive (not as bad as some recent generations Maddens). Animations were extremely stiff, it was a whoever could mash A/X the fastest would score, running pitches was a joke. It would need engine changes as well. A lot of it is nostalgia, it's a good game but it doesn't hold up with current games. I've tried playing it and I couldn't. It's stiff and doesn't feel right.

I played a game of 2K5 a few months ago.. I was up 4 on 4th down with only a few seconds left and just had to punt the ball away. Well, the punt got BLOCKED and as time expired the CPU ran down the field untouched for a game winning touchdown, now tell me, how often does this happen in EA games?

# 165 PaleVermilion @ 04/13/12 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PRAY IV M3RCY


	no they would have made it known they were showing ncaa 12 footage..all of this was 13 buddy

You mean like at 14:22 when he says stuff like "no more psychic DBs" and "in years past" while showing the DBs do exactly what he was talking about? Okay buddy. Buh bye.

# 166 ecfivester @ 04/13/12 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PRAY IV M3RCY


	no they would have made it known they were showing ncaa 12 footage..all of this was 13 buddy

Oh look we have the producer/designer of the video. How nice of you to grace us with your presence.

Since you seem to know exactly what you are talking about, no assumptions at all, can you please tell us why we are waiting for this "playbooks". Obviously you guys already know what is going into the game, and since it is already finished, can you let us know when the next sneak peak is besides these "playbook" dates?

# 167 jeremym480 @ 04/13/12 04:58 PM

@palevermillion I thought it was pretty obvious that they were showing NCAA 12 there. I guess not. Like someone else mentioned they should have showed which game the clips were from so it wouldn't be as confusing.

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# 168 PRAY IV M3RCY @ 04/13/12 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PaleVermilion


	You mean like at 14:22 when he says stuff like "no more psychic DBs" and "in years past" while showing the DBs do exactly what he was talking about? Okay buddy. Buh bye.

all im saying is stop with the excuses..now u guys are just being ridiculous. cmon showing different games in that amount of time..and no overlays saying which one is which?..how about right before they show the footage it says "world exclusive"..use some common sense

# 169 PRAY IV M3RCY @ 04/13/12 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ecfivester


	Oh look we have the producer/designer of the video. How nice of you to grace us with your presence. Since you seem to know exactly what you are talking about, no assumptions at all, can you please tell us why we are waiting for this "playbooks". Obviously you guys already know what is going into the game, and since it is already finished, can you let us know when the next sneak peak is besides these "playbook" dates?

im just using some common sense instead of trying to come up with any type of excuse as to y the game still looks the same..with horrific animations.

# 170 cbc72 @ 04/13/12 05:08 PM

To me, the receiver icons seemed to give an indication on at what point in a route you should realistically be able to make a pass to that receiver.

It didn't appear to have to be at the perfect point of the route, just that they had to complete a certain amount of the route before you could throw.

I thought I even noticed a couple of the receivers did have their icons up from the beginning of the play.

# 171 cparrish @ 04/13/12 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by H to the Oza


	I played a game of 2K5 a few months ago.. I was up 4 on 4th down with only a few seconds left and just had to punt the ball away. Well, the punt got BLOCKED and as time expired the CPU ran down the field untouched for a game winning touchdown, now tell me, how often does this happen in EA games?

I actually blocked an extra point in my online dynasty to win the game last month. It should happen more often though, I do agree with that.

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Originally Posted by PRAY IV M3RCY


	im just using some common sense instead of trying to come up with any type of excuse as to y the game still looks the same..with horrific animations.

They game will look the same no matter what. They are not going to rebuild the engine for the game until the consoles come out. Not sure why people are so caught up on the game looking different.

# 172 raughton55 @ 04/13/12 05:16 PM

Looks good cant really say anything till you play it though for some of you people that like to complain.

# 173 LionsFanNJ @ 04/13/12 05:16 PM

If it works like it should it will be glorious now I can believe what I see with my eyes, and maybe hit the deep ball in stride for once. Hoping to see something about line and spread option play on the 17th.

One down, and two more gripes to go.

# 174 PaleVermilion @ 04/13/12 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PRAY IV M3RCY


	all im saying is stop with the excuses..now u guys are just being ridiculous. cmon showing different games in that amount of time..and no overlays saying which one is which?..how about right before they show the footage it says "world exclusive"..use some common sense

Making excuses for what? I'm no EA fanboy. I rip EA when its fair to and generally despise them. If anything I'm a 2k/Backbreaker fanboy. But I'm not gonna make up crap just to bash EA.

# 175 mestevo @ 04/13/12 05:47 PM

I would hope that the lit up icons mean the receiver is expecting the ball at that point in the route or is able to make adjustments based on you adjusting the throw (leading, etc). Otherwise if it's dimmed and you throw it behind the WR they don't react properly (if at all) and you could potentially hit a trailing defender in the numbers instead.

This could then be influenced by being jammed, contact within 5 yards, and even PI/illegal contact.

# 176 PowerofRed25 @ 04/13/12 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CRMosier_LM


	It WILL NOT prevent you from throwing. Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2

What exactly is the key for when the icons light up?

Is it when the WR is starting his break on a route (say an in/out or slant/post)? Is it when they come open? Is it tied to QB and/or WR ratings?

More importantly, what is the rationale behind them? If it is tied to ratings, will it be a situation where a QB/WR combo with low awareness have the icon light up early/late causing timing issues?

I guess I'm curious how this new system ties to the game itself. Because if it is not tied to ratings or on field action, then it is no better than the squiggly lines and icons disappearing for home field advantage.

# 177 johnnyg713 @ 04/13/12 06:20 PM

.... So is there route based passing?

# 178 carnalnirvana @ 04/13/12 06:31 PM

i loved what i heard but not what i saw,

the LSU DB mirrored in the 2 clips he was in.

but overall its looks good i saw some nice catches, hopefully they really work on those DB's because the man coverage in the clip was bad......

# 179 Bamafan3723 @ 04/13/12 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia


	I highly doubt the no physic DB's, it is happening in that video. There is several times the defender is looking at the WR only to magically turn around the moment the ball is near to pick it off. Yet again another feature that will be marketed because they know it is what the public wants, yet it won't be delivered the way we all envision it. All that video does is show me how HORRIBLE EA football looks in motion. I sat down started watching the video, then I saw it in motion and was like I don't buy into anything that was said, the game looks exactly like 10, 11, 12, and now 13 will look EXACTLY the same and play 99.9% the same also. YAAAAYYYYYY 60 bucks for same rehash we bought last year with stuff that should of been fixed in a patch!

Excellent post! That video was complete garbage. It's a shame we can't have a great college football game this gen.

# 180 SageInfinite @ 04/13/12 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by raquelraul12


	I don't understand why everyone is bashing this game. When they like showed a 3minute clip. No ones even played this game yet..........

We've all played this game before, lol. This is Tiburon we're talking about.

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