11:17 AM - April 4, 2013 by Steve_OS
TSO has posted a more detailed look at all of the recent NCAA Football 14 news.
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NCAA Football 14 News Post
11:17 AM - April 4, 2013 by Steve_OSTSO has posted a more detailed look at all of the recent NCAA Football 14 news.
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# 1
Gap Integrity @ 04/04/13 12:00 PM
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Like what I read so far in all of the articles. Should make recruiting RBs and OL more fun. In the past, I would just recruit 1-3 star OL because it didnt matter.
I still want to know about DL play and CPU playcalling. I expected Running Game and Blocking to be improved. Pass Rush has been terrible for years. I want to go after the big name DEs in classes, but it doesnt matter. Only way I can get consistent pressure is blitzing fast LBs. I hope CPU PlayCalling is overhauled or Coach Skills has an effect on PlayCall
I still want to know about DL play and CPU playcalling. I expected Running Game and Blocking to be improved. Pass Rush has been terrible for years. I want to go after the big name DEs in classes, but it doesnt matter. Only way I can get consistent pressure is blitzing fast LBs. I hope CPU PlayCalling is overhauled or Coach Skills has an effect on PlayCall
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COACH WEBB @ 04/04/13 12:20 PM
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moylan1234 @ 04/04/13 12:49 PM
I'm liking everything just hoping theres an option to turn the blocking indicators off for two reasons I think after enough repetition they wont be needed anymore and if the OL follows their assignments the way their claiming it seems like which defender to read should be clear to begin with
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SteelerSpartan @ 04/04/13 01:47 PM
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hurricanefootball4 @ 04/04/13 03:03 PM
This adds a whole new element to recruiting as well. It will be more than just recruiting the fastest guys and mashing down the sprint button with them all game long.
That running back with an 82 speed rating, 94 acceleration rating, and 94 stamina rating just became a whole lot more useful.
That possession receiver who accelerates quickly and has high stamina can get you 8-10 yards all game, albeit in a less "sexy" way than the guy who rips off the 82 yard go routes.
This will also require a lot more depth to your rosters at all positions...which only amplifies the importance of 85 man rosters...
That running back with an 82 speed rating, 94 acceleration rating, and 94 stamina rating just became a whole lot more useful.
That possession receiver who accelerates quickly and has high stamina can get you 8-10 yards all game, albeit in a less "sexy" way than the guy who rips off the 82 yard go routes.
This will also require a lot more depth to your rosters at all positions...which only amplifies the importance of 85 man rosters...
I personally would like to see some Vid's of each thing they are saying will be in the game.
Simply saying it doesn't mean it will be in the final version (aka progressive fatigue on a play that was in '09 Demo, or the variable ball bounces on punts in '11 or '12 Demo, but was absent in retail)
We need to see both Hum vs CPU and CPU vs CPU and let all these injections speak for themselves, so folks are not waiting weeks/months after purchase for what was advertised/hyped as being in the game. (
this is the history as of late)
Simply saying it doesn't mean it will be in the final version (aka progressive fatigue on a play that was in '09 Demo, or the variable ball bounces on punts in '11 or '12 Demo, but was absent in retail)
We need to see both Hum vs CPU and CPU vs CPU and let all these injections speak for themselves, so folks are not waiting weeks/months after purchase for what was advertised/hyped as being in the game. (
this is the history as of late)
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# 10
bigeastbumrush @ 04/04/13 05:02 PM
Gotta love EA and all of their catch phrases.
NCAA Football has probably changed the least out of all of their franchises from year-to-year.
Now you're telling me that they've added all of these new features right before next gen systems come out?
Ok, I'll bite.
So you're telling me that Stamina was basically meaningless for the past 10+ iterations of NCAA Football but now it matters because you've added a stamina meter under each player? But Stamina is affected by a Sprint mechanism that the User no longer controls.
What if I don't want to Sprint/Accelerate when the AI wants me to? I'm punished because of it. And how does it affect a LB who is out in coverage making a magical break on the ball?
Show me an actual gameplay video, not a Sizzle trailer.
NCAA Football has probably changed the least out of all of their franchises from year-to-year.
Now you're telling me that they've added all of these new features right before next gen systems come out?
Ok, I'll bite.
So you're telling me that Stamina was basically meaningless for the past 10+ iterations of NCAA Football but now it matters because you've added a stamina meter under each player? But Stamina is affected by a Sprint mechanism that the User no longer controls.
What if I don't want to Sprint/Accelerate when the AI wants me to? I'm punished because of it. And how does it affect a LB who is out in coverage making a magical break on the ball?
Show me an actual gameplay video, not a Sizzle trailer.
I really like the concept behind the fatigue meter but I hope that the actual meter isn't there during gameplay (that is, while a play is in progress). I hope it shows up either at the user's prompting (hitting the whatever button) or comes on while the team is approaching the line of scrimmage and then disappears once the ball is hiked.
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# 13
bigeastbumrush @ 04/04/13 05:27 PM
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I definitely don't want to be a killjoy.
I just know what EA says every year and what the final product has been.
I'm fine with them implementing the IE.
However, I'm not buying into all of their catch phrases.
If anyone has played NCAA over the past 10 years, you know exactly what their AI logic is. Doesn't mean the game won't be fun though.
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To be honest though, I am much more looking forward to next gen games. I see 14 to be a stop-gap anyway.
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bigeastbumrush @ 04/04/13 06:15 PM
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FIFA penalizes the user for mashing the Sprint/Turbo button.
That is no longer in our hands.
# 17
LionsFanNJ @ 04/04/13 06:22 PM
The only thing that bothering me about all the new info is lack of inolfo whether this will be the version where there aren't overpowered DT's especially on the computers end. Its always there, mentioned ad nauseum on this forum, but sadly I don't and probably won't ever see it mentioned being fixed in previews.
Also dynasty weather. To my dying day I will request variations in weather besides bright sunshine and downpour. They added fog and cool lighting for overcast games and its something that will never occur in dynasty games. Not a big issue in the grand scheme just a personal gripe. Hoping I hear something when dynasty info drops.
All that being said this writeup has the best info so far. Just wish it works as advertised and the CPU utilizes this stuff.
Also dynasty weather. To my dying day I will request variations in weather besides bright sunshine and downpour. They added fog and cool lighting for overcast games and its something that will never occur in dynasty games. Not a big issue in the grand scheme just a personal gripe. Hoping I hear something when dynasty info drops.
All that being said this writeup has the best info so far. Just wish it works as advertised and the CPU utilizes this stuff.
# 18
moylan1234 @ 04/04/13 10:52 PM
I think we need to forget the term sprint all together moving forward from the news it seems like the more proper term now is hustle. So like Big said you wont get penalized much for reaching your top speed naturally, but the extra hustle that the trigger provides will cost you both during a play and throughout the game if used repeatedly. Of course though even if you go an entire game without using the trigger your players should still show fatigue on long plays and particularly in the 4th
My big concern with all these touches to make the game more realistic is the fear that the devs will tone it down so much for the casuals that it will all feel non-existent by retail. I can just picture some higher up telling Ben H. "hey buddy talked to my kid and he doesn't want his players to get tired so xnay on the fatigue".
# 20
OmahaKnights @ 04/05/13 12:43 AM
Thoughts:
1. It sounds like they're rewarding depth in Dynasty instead of simple 11 on 11 football, and they're using fatigue properly as far as runners or returners go. I'd love to see if this applies to QBs as well, so the cheesers that sprint to the right knowing their QB will always throw dimes downfield as long as they plant their feet will learn to play real football and drop back. Fatigue being just a number has always been an issue with me and NCAA.
2. I don't like the idea of the acceleration burst. I never liked it in NHL games and I'm sure I won't like it here. I get where they're going, but I get the feeling it'll be implemented like a sword lunge in Halo, and make running the ball almost too good.
3. *edit* Nevermind, just read what Ultimate Team was. How lazy. They're basically selling you the players they added for Heisman Challenge? I know I won't be spending a dime on that. What a waste of effort.
4. I'm holding out judgment on the new engine. Anything is an improvement from the old animation-based engine, that's for sure.
I'm optimistic, but I'm waiting and seeing just what comes next before I decide if I'm going to get it or not.
1. It sounds like they're rewarding depth in Dynasty instead of simple 11 on 11 football, and they're using fatigue properly as far as runners or returners go. I'd love to see if this applies to QBs as well, so the cheesers that sprint to the right knowing their QB will always throw dimes downfield as long as they plant their feet will learn to play real football and drop back. Fatigue being just a number has always been an issue with me and NCAA.
2. I don't like the idea of the acceleration burst. I never liked it in NHL games and I'm sure I won't like it here. I get where they're going, but I get the feeling it'll be implemented like a sword lunge in Halo, and make running the ball almost too good.
Spoiler
3. Ultimate Team might be interesting, especially if it's historical all-star teams. As long as it's more interesting than Heisman Mode was, and focuses on Game of the Century-esque best vs. best matchups instead of simply giving you another method to roll over top 10 schools like they're NAIA, I like the idea. What would sweeten the pot is if those historical teams came with throwbacks for their respective schools. 
3. *edit* Nevermind, just read what Ultimate Team was. How lazy. They're basically selling you the players they added for Heisman Challenge? I know I won't be spending a dime on that. What a waste of effort.
4. I'm holding out judgment on the new engine. Anything is an improvement from the old animation-based engine, that's for sure.
I'm optimistic, but I'm waiting and seeing just what comes next before I decide if I'm going to get it or not.
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