OT: I've Got It (NCAA 2005)

[LionsFan10]

Playing right now ... anyone else get it today?

:D :D :D

[Troll]

my friend and I went and got it, i can't get it till it comes in blockbuster on friday tho, i sold some games there to buy it and their shipment comes in then. :( We played one game, Ohio State vs. Florida State and he won with Florida State at home 14-10. I was up 10-0 at half, but he sacked my QB a few times and after that it was over. He was missing all my WR's, etc.

[Logan]

Quick impressions (after 2 games with Rutgers - the first a 17-0 win against UConn and the second a 21-14 win over Kansas State...see note on this below)...

Let me first state that I only played a few games of last year's version (I'd say under 10), as my roommates and I were completely into Madden, so it's not like I'm playing the 2005 version after dominating on 2004. Quite the contrary, actually...:)

I started out on Varsity level, which really was too easy, as evidenced by my easy victory over UConn where Orlovsky couldn't hit the side of a barn and Terry Caulley was basically a non-factor, along with my domination over #14-ranked Kansas State (and Sproles) until I bumped it up to All-American in the 2nd half. Once I did that, it was much harder...they outscored me over that period, but I did hold on for the victory.

The running game is really good. Your blockers actually seek out people to hit...they don't just stand around or chip off the nearest guy. On sweeps and such they will lead the way and dish out some punishment. Again, playing with Rutgers and having a fast RB in Justise Hairston and an equally quick and powerful FB in Brian Leonard, allowed me to really succeed running the ball (and to any RU fans out there--Leonard is a BEAST).

I had some trouble passing the ball, as it is very tough to throw accurately when going backwards or on the run...but at the same time, this feels right, and thats a good thing. Once I got my feet set more often, I was throwing strikes.

Defense has been tough, as I started giving up the big pass play once I bumped up the difficulty. This is to be expected though, as my CBs are both new starters and will take some seasoning. Safeties seem to break well on the ball when floating back in zone coverage. I did stop the run well, as my front 7 is a strong suit, but again, we'll see once I play more on the higher difficulty.

Kicking game is not complex at all...there shouldn't be a learning curve here. My very first kickoff I got max distance and very good accuracy. Something to note...maybe it was just where I played both my games (Rutgers Stadium), but I found it pretty hard to actually see the uprights on field goal attempts. Not a big deal, as once you get coordinated you'll be fine kicking it, but it freaked me out on my first try and I thought someone had already ripped down the goalpost before the game was over :).

Minor thing that pissed me off...they have Brian Leonard as a junior when he's actually a redshirt sophomore :). Okay, not a big deal until I start my dynasty, but you can't edit a player's class, so it looks like I'll copy down his ratings, create a new player and then delete the old Leonard.

One thing that I am missing that was present in last year's Madden (I doubt it was in last year's NCAA) is the ability to sub players on the fly. I believe this was accomplished by pressing the circle button when selecting a formation, and it allowed you to cycle through potential changes to the personnel in your formation, such as RB Swap, WR flip, Slot switch, TE switch, etc. This is something I would use frequently to put my FB Leonard in the HB slot if I wanted him to run more than a dive or blast, as that is how the great majority of FB plays are designed.

A minor inconvienence, but I guess I can just make him the RB in a specific formation.

Will post more impressions as I play more...

[Balldog]

I got it but it keeps locking up, I think it is my refurbished XBOX though.

[Eaglesfan27]

I just read about last year's version locking up on the X-Box, please tell me at least one of you guys who has it, is playing smoothly on an X-Box? :)

[Pumpy Tudors]

I just read about last year's version locking up on the X-Box, please tell me at least one of you guys who has it, is playing smoothly on an X-Box? :)

I had last year's version, and it never locked up.

[Eaglesfan27]

Glad to hear it. My X-Box is almost brand new, so that shouldn't be a problem.

[sabotai]

My XBox is basically brand new as well. This year I plan on getting for the XBox and I hope it doesn't have any problems.

[Balldog]

I had it last year for XBOX and had zero problems, but my XBOX died about a month ago....today I finally bought a refurbished one because it was almost the same price as fixing my old one. This kind of pisses me off. Its going back tomorrow.

[GrantDawg]

I just got it. Will be playing soon.

[SackAttack]

Bastards. I saw the thread, grabbed NBA Ballers off the shelf, and went down to EB to trade it in. I got the last stinkin' Xbox copy they had. I'll be on Live if anybody wants to play. :D

[Pumpy Tudors]

Bastards. I saw the thread, grabbed NBA Ballers off the shelf, and went down to EB to trade it in. I got the last stinkin' Xbox copy they had. I'll be on Live if anybody wants to play. :D

Funny, I traded in NBA Ballers when I reserved my NCAA 2005. Will be picking up NCAA tomorrow evening when I get off work. I'll be on Live tomorrow if anyone wants to play. :)

[SackAttack]

That's frightening, Pumpy. GET OUT OF MY HEAD.

[Ragone]

Well i got to my gamestop.. just before they closed.. they said they was staying open till midnight or so.. so we could wait, well come 10:58 they showed up.. 62 ps2 copies and.. wait for it... 4 xbox copies

i was #4 in line for xbox.. but thats pretty damn shitty

[Eaglesfan27]

Funny, I traded in NBA Ballers when I reserved my NCAA 2005. Will be picking up NCAA tomorrow evening when I get off work. I'll be on Live tomorrow if anyone wants to play. :)

If I don't get to play you tomorrow night, I'll be sure to challenge you soon after :)

[Troll]

How is the dynasty mode? I played a couple of games but my friend went home and took his game with him. So far I'm 0-2, lol. USC is unstoppable.

[SackAttack]

Well i got to my gamestop.. just before they closed.. they said they was staying open till midnight or so.. so we could wait, well come 10:58 they showed up.. 62 ps2 copies and.. wait for it... 4 xbox copies

i was #4 in line for xbox.. but thats pretty damn shitty

Rag, I didn't ask, but I suspect that either:

a) My EBGames was the same way, or

b) the Xbox version has been flying off the shelves locally due to Xbox Live support.

I saw a ton of PS2 versions, but they only had the one Xbox version left when I got there.

I have to think that your store was an isolated thing, because as huge as this is for MS, there's no reason not to flood the market with copies so everybody can buy it (and a Live kit for those who don't already have it), y'know?

[Ragone]

Sack.. i was there when they opened the boxes.. they literally only got 4 xbox copies.. and the guy said they only had 4 per store.. that sounds kinda shifty to me.. considering they had 15 people waiting for it.. and probably 20+ more angry people to come tomorrow

[SackAttack]

Rag - that definitely sounds shifty. I just don't see any way that any company would order only 4 copies per store of any EA game, let alone their biggest football title. The only thing I can figure is perhaps it's a ploy to boost future preorders?

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm going to be very annoyed if my X-Box version of this game isn't there tomorrow to fill my pre-order because my EB games only got 4 copies ;)

[FBPro]

:( Outta town, but guess it will be waiting for me when I get home :)

[GrantDawg]

Is it just me, or this game simming much slower than old versions?

[Kodos]

I got mine today, and am currently simming through the first 4 years of dynasty mode to get players with names.

Played IU vs. Cornell and won something like 27-7 on default settings. Me likes!

[Kodos]

Is it just me, or this game simming much slower than old versions?


It's pretty damn slow. I just started it simming season 4, so the boring part is just about over. :)

[SackAttack]

Some early thoughts.

1) Passes down the sideline have a disturbing tendency to be a good six inches out of bounds.

2) Do receivers ever catch bullet passes? Doesn't seem like it.

3) What's with the whole "four guys standing around the spot where the ball is headed" when it's barely been released from the QB's hand?

[Ragone]

I'm getting serious framerate issues with the xbox version.. it seems the graphic stat overlays cause some hearky jerky action.. honestly considering returning the xbox version..

[rexallllsc]

I'm getting serious framerate issues with the xbox version.. it seems the graphic stat overlays cause some hearky jerky action.. honestly considering returning the xbox version..

Im getting it too...usually when i pass the ball. :(

Other than that, I like the slower gameplay...

[ice4277]

I'm getting serious framerate issues with the xbox version.. it seems the graphic stat overlays cause some hearky jerky action.. honestly considering returning the xbox version..
ick :(

[DeToxRox]

PS2 version for me: so far, so good.

take that XBox.

And PS.. the guy at my Gamestop said they've had over 300 pre-orders already for Madden.

[Noop]

Is it true they have sold 500k just off preorders? That is amazing if it is true because if you times that by 50 that is ......$25,000,000.....

[CraigSca]

Anyone suffering slow-downs on the PS2 version? I've read in this thread about issues with the XBOX version but I'm wondering if the same thing applies on the PS2.

Thanks!

[Noop]

Anyone suffering slow-downs on the PS2 version? I've read in this thread about issues with the XBOX version but I'm wondering if the same thing applies on the PS2.

Thanks!
There is slow down but it is not as serious as the X-Box I would assume because X-Box users are reporting glitchs and what not.... But in my opinion the slow down helps the running game...

[Philliesfan980]

Has anyone tried a CPU vs CPU game or a "don't move the joystick" game?

[cmgdodgers]

One thing that I am missing that was present in last year's Madden (I doubt it was in last year's NCAA) is the ability to sub players on the fly. I believe this was accomplished by pressing the circle button when selecting a formation, and it allowed you to cycle through potential changes to the personnel in your formation, such as RB Swap, WR flip, Slot switch, TE switch, etc. This is something I would use frequently to put my FB Leonard in the HB slot if I wanted him to run more than a dive or blast, as that is how the great majority of FB plays are designed.

This is one change I was really hoping they would make, it alone would of made it worth the money for me. I like to use 2 RB's, and I love the ability to quick sub in Madden.

On a side note, I went into the local Blockbuster yesterday and the had about 60 copies of the game on the back counter (pretty even mix of PS2, and X-Box). When I asked about buying one the Manager told me they were the rentals, and they wouldn't get the retail until the Tuesday shipment. Not sure I'm buying that, but I pre-bought it for $39.99 with 2 trade ins. By the way one of those trade ins I got for $4.99 at CC on last Thursday, and got $21 in credit towards NCAA ;)

[Cuckoo]

Im getting it too...usually when i pass the ball. :(

Other than that, I like the slower gameplay...

I'm getting some jerky graphics as well on the PS2. It is also very slow simming.

Other than that, I'm very pleased. Recruiting is improved, and I love the rotating schedules.

[mrsimperless]

My favorite things so far:

- Box scores are finally here!!
- Rotating conference schedules
- The crowd gets HYPE
- Expanded rosters
- Recruiting athletes (non position) and changing players' positions
- Tipped passes

[Kodos]

I didn't notice that slowdown was a big problem on the PS2 version so far. Like I said yesterday, simming is really slow. It took me hours to sim 5 seasons to get rid of the nameless players.

I also wish you could create a team that already exists in the game and still have the announcers recognize the names. :( I like to add the Ivy League to the MAC, but I get tired of the generic stadiums for teams like Cornell. Plus, their unis are boring.

[GrantDawg]

BTW, if you have Gameshark, there is already a named roster out there.

[CraigSca]

My favorite things so far:

- Box scores are finally here!!
- Rotating conference schedules
- The crowd gets HYPE
- Expanded rosters
- Recruiting athletes (non position) and changing players' positions
- Tipped passes

What is "the crowd gets HYPE"?

[druez]

great game lots of bugs

[CraigSca]

great game lots of bugs

And this adds value to the thread how? What kind of bugs? Are they show-stoppers?

[Kodos]

What is "the crowd gets HYPE"?


He just means that the crowd really gets into the game. The home field advantage thing where your controller vibrates and the screen shakes when you are the visiting team and the home team is on defense. If you are at a school where the fans are into the game, that is.

[Troll]

In my two games i played I didnt notice ANY slowdown on the PS2 version. I actually said to my friend it seems smoother than any other version I've played. The only bugs I noticed was on missed field goals the mascots would bang their heads against the goal post and fall down, too bad their head wasn't even coming close to hitting anything, and also a tackler made a tackle and magically tilted back upright to taunt, instead of actually standing up. The missed field goal thing happened twice, while the player warping happened once, both were after the plays were done so they don't really matter.

[Kodos]

I know it isn't a big leap graphically, but it is a little prettier than last year's game. The helmets are better, the player models are better, the weather effects are better. I'm pretty pleased so far.

[mrsimperless]

As far as bugs go, there is considerable slowdown in the menus. In 2004 there was slowdown when it had to load the ESPN covers, and that is still there as well. But now there just seems to be more slowdown in general when viewing stats, or flipping/sorting through a lot of the screens.

[CraigSca]

Ok, bug likes ghosting after a play or slow menus I can handle. My concern was easy money plays, scoring, stats issues or other things that would drastically hamper gameplay.

I'm due to get mine tomorrow, so I'm thankful for all your updates, guys. Kodos, thanks for explaining "hype" - I assumed he meant that, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

-Craig

[Sun Tzu]

Druez vagueness is killing me softly.

[KevinNU7]

Pre-ordering is for suckers, I got mine about an hour ago :)

[Kodos]

Pre-ordering is for suckers, I got mine about an hour ago :)

I pre-orderers got the game last night, how would that make us the suckers? :confused:

[DataKing]

Just picked mine up on my lunch break. It's gonna be a loooonnnnng afternoon here at the office. :(

[rkmsuf]

I pre-orderers got the game last night, how would that make us the suckers? :confused:


because you had to go there twice?

[mauchow]

I just got it, baby!

See you in a few weeks.

[SirFozzie]

Love this refreshing bit of honesty I got from GameStop (I had cancelled my Amazon order and wanted to get it night of release)... I called them yesterday wanting to see if the game was out, and was told that they were getting it "first thing in the morning", and that I could still come in and put in a reservation.

Of course, this was at 6:30 PM, and I figured I could just pick it up tommorrow (today), and the associate said "The store manager has told us to only put out enough copies for the reservations, and if you didn't have a reservation, to say that the store is out of stock, and not expecting another shipment for 3-4 weeks"..

I asked the guy flat out, "So you're going to have copies of the game in back, but not sell it to "punish" the folks who don't want to preorder?".. at least he had the grace to sound embarassed when he said. "It's not my choice.. it's my manager's policy and out of my hands.."

I re-ordered from Amazon. Won't be ordering from a store managed by an ignorant fucktard like this GameStop's manager again :)

[rkmsuf]

that's not honesty, that's stupidity. How in the heck does that help sales?

[SirFozzie]

I think these folks get graded on how many reservations they take at the store.

It's a bit seedy, but it's not a EB/Gamestop thing only, one of my friends worked at a Suncoast, real knowledgeable, hardest worker they had, closed the store 3-4 nights a week, but couldn't sell their "replay" program worth a bean.

Over six months, they called him in on not making his percentages 3 times, put two notices of reprimand on his weekend, and then dismissed him, all because he couldn't sell the stupid "Club" membership program.

[Kodos]

The store manager has told us to only put out enough copies for the reservations, and if you didn't have a reservation, to say that the store is out of stock, and not expecting another shipment for 3-4 weeks

Time to go to Best Buy! Does he think people will actually wait?

[SirFozzie]

When the only competition within 15 or so miles is a Wal Mart, yup, they seem to think we will.

Plus it gives them the ability to say "Hey, we could have gotten a copy for you if you preordered it"

[rkmsuf]

I'll never get the preorder thing. Why is there such a practice?

It's like a limited edition. Limited to how many they can sell.

[SirFozzie]

They get some of your money early, and then when you go in, then you might impulse buy another game..

Also.. if they get enough people to fall for it, they can use that to "manage" how many copies of the new game they have to order.. (so you wouldn't be stuck with 30 copies of Driv3r, for example)

[rkmsuf]

They get some of your money early, and then when you go in, then you might impulse buy another game

From the consumer perspective I mean.

[SirFozzie]

From the consumer perspective I mean.

Oh.. that's simple.

(Braindead consumer mode=on) So if I don't preorder it, there may be a rush of people and I might not be able to buy it in town and haveta drive a full half hour to a store that has it..
(Braindead consumer mode=off)

Managed Hysteria. They think the only way to make sure they get a hot game is to preorder it, so they do so because they want to play it.

[Danny]

I've never preordered a game and don't plan to start now.

[rkmsuf]

I'm going to start preordering my McGriddles.

[Cards4ever]

I'll never get the preorder thing. Why is there such a practice?

It's like a limited edition. Limited to how many they can sell.

Do you wait til game day to buy a ticket to the game too?

[Sharpieman]

This fucking sucks...I got NCAA, but of course something has to go wrong. The infamous READ DISC ERROR!!!!!!! NCAA doesn't work on my PS2 even though all my other games do. I am so pissed right now. I'm going to try to figure out how to get rid of this crappy problem. And if any of you know how to get rid of it and could tell me, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Kodos]

I don't see why reserving something in advance is dumb. I've had several times when I didn't preorder and ended up running around to half a dozen stores only to come home with nothing. It's not like you're paying anything extra. It's basically removing a hassle and often it gets you the game a little bit early.

[rkmsuf]

Do you wait til game day to buy a ticket to the game too?

that's nowhere near the same thing.

[mauchow]

Argh! I created a school to start my first dynasty, the Oshkosh Titans(A division 3 school:D )

First game I couldn't even score until the end of the 3rd quarter. I promptly won 21-9. It was a real good game though.

Second game, who do I play? Oklahoma! BAH! I'm a middle of the road team, I'm not ready to play a powerhouse. I didn't edit the schedule or anything, so it came randomly :(

[CraigSca]

This fucking sucks...I got NCAA, but of course something has to go wrong. The infamous READ DISC ERROR!!!!!!! NCAA doesn't work on my PS2 even though all my other games do. I am so pissed right now. I'm going to try to figure out how to get rid of this crappy problem. And if any of you know how to get rid of it and could tell me, it would be greatly appreciated.

This will sound desperate, but I would be at Best Buy within minutes getting another PS2. NCAA is the only reason I have the system anyway...

[Cards4ever]

that's nowhere near the same thing.

It has some comparisons, preorders typically get the game a day or two early, ordering tickets early get you better seats.

Besides, why the hell do you care? Someone run over your dog today?

[CraigSca]

Argh! I created a school to start my first dynasty, the Oshkosh Titans(A division 3 school:D )

First game I couldn't even score until the end of the 3rd quarter. I promptly won 21-9. It was a real good game though.

Second game, who do I play? Oklahoma! BAH! I'm a middle of the road team, I'm not ready to play a powerhouse. I didn't edit the schedule or anything, so it came randomly :(

I'll take Oshkosh (+62) :D

[Kodos]

Besides, why the hell do you care? Someone run over your dog today?

He didn't preorder the leash... :(

[mauchow]

First play of the game, crowd is going wild, and the screen shakin, controller vibratin.. MAAAD SHIT!

[rkmsuf]

It has some comparisons, preorders typically get the game a day or two early, ordering tickets early get you better seats.

Besides, why the hell do you care? Someone run over your dog today?

Why do you care?

I just think the whole concept is dumb. Next we can have pre-preorders and get the game a week in advance. Kewl.

In my day we never preordered River Raid and that's the way it was and we liked it.

[mauchow]

I'll take Oshkosh (+62) :D

It's on All-American.. It will be a VERY tough game to win.

[CraigSca]

From the consumer perspective I mean.

I pre-ordered because I work out of town. Hopefully then, the game will be on my doorstep by the time I get home. I realize that's not a typical example...but I have run to stores on day of release only to be disappointed. Why take that chance when you don't have to?

[Philliesfan980]

I don't see why reserving something in advance is dumb. I've had several times when I didn't preorder and ended up running around to half a dozen stores only to come home with nothing. It's not like you're paying anything extra. It's basically removing a hassle and often it gets you the game a little bit early.

I'm with you. If you know you're going to get it, why not just pre-order it. Even though 90% of the time, you can probably get it the same day anyway, why risk it? I think you can put down as little as $5 to reserve it. And in todays market, $5 doesn't bring you much in terms of investment value, so whats the harm?

[Philliesfan980]

Why do you care?

I just think the whole concept is dumb. Next we can have pre-preorders and get the game a week in advance. Kewl.

In my day we never preordered River Raid and that's the way it was and we liked it.


Haha, I see that your stuck in your ways. No big deal either way.

But I don't think its dumb on anyone's end. It makes good business sense from the stores perspective: It allows them to satisfy their customers demand. They need to have some sort of idea of how many people want the game, or else they'd need to carry excess inventory, which would end up costing us, the consumers, in the end.

[KevinNU7]

It has some comparisons, preorders typically get the game a day or two early, ordering tickets early get you better seats.

Besides, why the hell do you care? Someone run over your dog today?
movie tickets is a better comparision

[Cards4ever]

Why do you care?

I just think the whole concept is dumb. Next we can have pre-preorders and get the game a week in advance. Kewl.

In my day we never preordered River Raid and that's the way it was and we liked it.

I just don't understand pissing all over what people like when you don't care in the first place.

You don't like the all-star game, you don't like preordering, bitch bitch bitch, man go have a few beers and chill out. These people like to preorder, does it affect you at all?

I don't ever remember buying pre-sale tickets for midnight showings of new movies either, I don't do it, but why should I care if someone else gets into that kind of thing? Times change my friend, live and let live.

[SonyLuang]

I just got finished renaming all the players I know of as well as 85 percent of my LSU team. Early Doucet and Xavier Carter is in the game :-). I am starting my Dynasty right now and I decided to redshirt Doucet and Carter. I am about to tear up Oregon St.!!! :-)

[rkmsuf]

I just don't understand pissing all over what people like when you don't care in the first place.

You don't like the all-star game, you don't like preordering, bitch bitch bitch, man go have a few beers and chill out. These people like to preorder, does it affect you at all?

I don't ever remember buying pre-sale tickets for midnight showings of new movies either, I don't do it, but why should I care if someone else gets into that kind of thing? Times change my friend, live and let live.

I said the concept is dumb not the people. I get it if you need the game immediately.

[mauchow]

I'll take Oshkosh (+62) :D

Not even halftime yet in 7 minute quarters, and I'm losing 31-0.

How can I keep playing!?

[Cards4ever]

That is true, you called them suckers.

[mauchow]

38-0 Halftime..

Where is the sim rest of game option?

[Kodos]

Not even halftime yet in 7 minute quarters, and I'm losing 31-0.

How can I keep playing!?

I'd suggest running as much as you can so the score doesn't get even uglier.

[Sharpieman]

This fucking sucks...I got NCAA, but of course something has to go wrong. The infamous READ DISC ERROR!!!!!!! NCAA doesn't work on my PS2 even though all my other games do. I am so pissed right now. I'm going to try to figure out how to get rid of this crappy problem. And if any of you know how to get rid of it and could tell me, it would be greatly appreciated.
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[SirFozzie]

To finish off the argument above.. I don't mind preorders... I do mind punishing people who didn't preorder (I mean, holding copies in the BACK to make people preorder the next big game?) If you legitimately run out, that's cool. No bitch. But..eh...

[CraigSca]

38-0 Halftime..

Where is the sim rest of game option?

Crap - I'm given 62 points, and I'm still going to lose?! For shame!

[TRO]

Why do you care?

I just think the whole concept is dumb. Next we can have pre-preorders and get the game a week in advance. Kewl.

In my day we never preordered River Raid and that's the way it was and we liked it.
And you walked barefoot, uphill, both ways... ;)

[mauchow]

70-7 game over..

I tried to hold 'em!!!!!!!

DANG IT!

[TRO]

movie tickets is a better comparision
I recently started getting my movie tickets purchased online before heading to the theatre. It's pretty slick IMHO, no waiting in line is my cup of tea.

[CraigSca]

70-7 game over..

I tried to hold 'em!!!!!!!

DANG IT!

Wow - maybe I should be calling the lines in Vegas...

[mauchow]

My first season is finished.. I played two games, and went ahead to the recruiting and finished that in about 15-20 minutes.

Initial thoughts on gameplay:

Everything is a helluva lot smoother than last year. It seems faster, which makes you have to respond to things quicker. The offensive line can be one lean, mean blocking machine during the runs. Finally they don't just stand there and let the defense come to them. Passing against Oklahoma as a very average team was tough, as it should have been. I completed just under 50% of them, for less than 100 yards. It was a very pitiful game indeed.

The recruiting has been improved as well. No more tedious click, down, click, down, click down, click. Select, click down.. You know what I am talkin about! You have the option of scouting a player for points depending on the location of the player. In-state is 5 points, and out of state goes up to 15 I believe, from what I saw anyways. You can then offer a pitch which are the same as last year except they added in coaching prestige.

I had a very poor recruiting class, 4 guys, the highest being a 4 star SS(which I went all out and.. and one other player). I think since I went all out on 2 4 star players, was the only reason they decided to come. I used basically all of my points on them both, so that's cool I think. But I really hurt my chances of getting anybody else.

I went ahead to the next off-season and it was 'Position Changes'. Here you can see if your players would be better at other positions. My team is very unathletic so there were no changes. This is a very cool option, especially if you're loaded at one position such as WR, move him to CB to have a dominant secondary next year. indeed cool.

That's all for now!!!

Time to PLAY a full season. See ya next week this time.

[korme]

I can't decide when I get this game which team to play.. ps, creating a school in Alaska as a cupcake last year was hard as hell because no recruits out of Alaska ever want to come.

[Z²+]

My local Best Buy had at least 100 copies for each platform earlier this afternoon. They also had a display set up with 2 recliners, a 50 some inch widescreen HDTV and surround sound speakers with the game hooked up. Cripes, I almost shed a tear - it was such a beautiful sight. We played for almost 40 minutes before anyone else came over to play. All I needed was a cold libation and I could have stayed all day.

Now, time for that icy cold libation and some dynasty.

[sabotai]

Yeah, I went into Best Buy and saw a whole row of them. EB only got 4 XBox ones per store? F that. Best Buy had about 20 of them sitting on a shelf and probably a lot more in the back. I didn't look for the uber-l33t set up, I just grabbed and went.

[vex]

Yeah, I work at Wal-Mart and we didn't get our copies until 2:15PM today. When we finally got them we got 40 copies of the PS2 version, 4 of the X-BOX, and 3 for the Gamecube. Nonstop calling all day long.

[Noop]

Well I finally got a chance to play after coming home from the worst traffic in South Florida's history... this game is great and on the highest level I already have Miami on the ropes 30-7... I love this game. :)

[ice4277]

Well, I am having the slowdown problem on XBox and it is VERY annoying. Not only for the fact of the slowdown itself, but also that EA could let something so blatant and easy to notice slip through. I am going to take this back and get the PS2 version but this is going to be the last money EA sees from me for quite a long time.

[Noop]

Well, I am having the slowdown problem on XBox and it is VERY annoying. Not only for the fact of the slowdown itself, but also that EA could let something so blatant and easy to notice slip through. I am going to take this back and get the PS2 version but this is going to be the last money EA sees from me for quite a long time.
I honestly think they dont like xbox because i been hearing some many problems with their version.

[Danny]

Doh. I did preorder OOTP 6. My thing with preordering is I generally don't buy any games without reading some opinions on said game. I simply don't have a lot of money to spend on games, so when I do make a purchase, I want to make sure I am going to get my money's worth.

[Senator]

NAIA teams?

[Kodos]

NAIA teams?

I don't believe so.

[CraigSca]

Woot - just received word my copy shipped today and will be waiting on my doorstep by the time I get home. Looks like it will be a long night :)

[Sun Tzu]

I just finished my first game on All-American. Colorado vs. Colorado state in a mudfest. I lost 29-14, and it was a very fun game. I don't know why people here are complaining about the slowdown (yes I do own the Xbox version). It does not affect game play at all. The difference between faster players and slower players is amazing, and really adds another realm of realism to the games. Great game thus far. Time to start a dynasty with San Jose state :).

See you guys on Xbox live.

[Z²+]

Just playing around with a few games for a while....a few little things I noticed (PS2) that add alot for a grognard like me:

* Variations on the strength,duration of referee whistle blows. Long hard whistles, 3 quick whistles, and the welcome addition of the referee blowing the whistle (you can hear this from the play calling screen) when the ball is set and the 25 second clock starts.

* The field texture and weather effects seem even more realistic than past versions, a snowy grass field wears down during a game, etc.

* The addition of individual cheering fans going crazy is a nice touch.

* As mentioned before, throwing without being set in the pocket is finally much more difficult.

* The stadium pulse/crowd hype is cool, except the announcers seem to say a variation of "this place is going crazy!" almost every play. I get the picture after a few times, but not a showstopper.

* Unless I'm just missing it, they finally got rid of the "overkick" feature on kickoffs/FG's. You can still shank/pull it on the downswing of the bar, but you can't go past the max power anymore. Makes sense to me.

* Making homeade signs is a great idea. Has anyone played around with this more though? For example, if I create school specific signs on my profile (such as "Let's Go PITT), are these signs showing up in other stadiums with different teams or even at road games with my team? Also, I haven't seen a fan hold up one of my signs yet at all - does the user need to trigger this with the "user-controlled celebrations" or will this automatically occur.
On a similar note, will players still celebrate and will it cut to the fans/mascots celebrating without the user trying to force a celebration?

* The replays utilize much better "TV-style" angles - and scoring plays are often shown 2 or 3 times with different angles each time. Nice touch, even better implemented than previous versions.


That's all I really have for now. Like I said, just little stuff, but still catches my eye enough to add even more enjoyment. Enjoy the game though, I sure am so far!

[sabotai]

I bought the XBox version and I guess I'm just not noticing the slowdown. When exactly does this happen? FWIW, I'm using Classic camera angle (as I always have) and someone mentioned in another thread that doing that solves the slowdown.

Anyway, I created my Stockton Ospreys and am simming 5 years to get the numbers out. I played one game on All-American as my Middle Of The Ground Ospreys and destroyed Appilation State. :D

[SFL Cat]

Well I finally got a chance to play after coming home from the worst traffic in South Florida's history... this game is great and on the highest level I already have Miami on the ropes 30-7... I love this game. :)

Heard about that overturned tanker shutting down I-95. That must have sucked.

[Eaglesfan27]

I won the XBox version and I guess I'm just not noticing the slowdown. When exactly does this happen? FWIW, I'm using Classic camera angle (as I always have) and someone mentioned in another thread that doing that solves the slowdown.

Anyway, I created my Stockton Ospreys and am simming 5 years to get the numbers out. I played one game on All-American as my Middle Of The Ground Ospreys and destroyed Appilation State. :D

I just got home with the game and was reading this thread becoming disappointed about the potential problems with the XBox version. I was wondering if different camera angles would help the situation. I usually just play on the default setting, but I think I will try classic this time. Thanks for the tip.

Btw: Pumpy, I didn't expect to get home so late and with the need to adjust to the XBox version, I might not make it online tonight. Tomorrow, I'm on call, but Thursday (if not sooner) I'm looking forward to taking on you and whoever else from FOFC if you are online that afternoon/evening :)

[Noop]

Heard about that overturned tanker shutting down I-95. That must have sucked.
Yes it did. 441 was backed up so was the turn pike everything was just slowed down it was one stressful ride home... I refuse to go to broward without listening for the traffic report.

[sabotai]

O.....M.....F.....G

You have NOT experienced home-field advantage in NCAA Football 2005 until you connect your XBox up to sorround sound speakers and blast it!!! Wow...the screen shaking, the floor rumbling from the subwoofer.....wow.

[ice4277]

I just got home with the game and was reading this thread becoming disappointed about the potential problems with the XBox version. I was wondering if different camera angles would help the situation. I usually just play on the default setting, but I think I will try classic this time. Thanks for the tip.

I tried that too, and it didn't seem to work. One thing that may be causing it is the size of the stadium you are playing in. In smaller stadiums, it is not as noticeable, likewise, in practice mode, there is no slowdown at all.

It didn't bother me as much until I went into practice mode and saw how it 'should' play. Then, going back and playing a real game, it was terrible. I guess I could see that some people may not be bothered by it, or even notice, but it bugs the shit out of me.

[CraigSca]

So, as I sit in my hotel room waiting to go home tomorrow...is it too much to beg to have someone start the first NCAA 2005 on the dynasty boards? ....please?

[Eaglesfan27]

Some random thoughts:

1) I know some people said this year's game is only a mild improvement in the graphical department. However, I played it on the PS2 last year and the XBox this year. Going from one system to the other, and advancing a year = Major Graphical Improvement. I can't even place my finger on it, but it just looks better, crisper.

2) Switching from the PS2 to the X-Box is traumatic in that I can't find my "square" receiver" What about the circle receiver? Worse yet, both systems have an "X" receiver, but the x button isn't where I'm used to it. I see X open, I go to pass to X, but I'm hitting the "A" button which is where my brain thinks "X" should be.

3. I'm only playing in classic camera mode. Why didn't I ever play with this camera before? It's a little bit further back and makes seeing the field much easier than the tighter view of the default camera.

4. I've never found running inside to be productive due the lack of a good hole ever really opening up. That is no longer true! I love watching holes opening up and it's even better when I actually hit them on time.

5. I love the agile running system. Reggie Bush has great moves and I'm starting to get some big running plays out of him in the game through the agile running system. Hopefully, not all backs can move like this though (I don't want to see 250 pound HB's making these type of moves in the game)

6. The spin button is actually useful in this iteration of the game. I've never found it to be that useful before but it is aiding in breaking off some of those big runs.

7. Finally slow quarterbacks can't scramble like they could last year (least I could get some big runs with Matt last year.) Matt Leinart is getting lit up when I try to run with him.

8. I'm actually needing the throw away button, and getting used to it being the white circle on the X-Box and reaching that is also a tough transition. (By the way, my X-Box seemed to come with the smaller "S-Controller" and my wife bought an extra one when she bought me the system.)

9. I've only played practice mode so far due to my need to transition as previously mentioned. I can't wait to try the dynasty mode soon (I'm going to sim the first 4 years to have all named athletes as well as I did last year.)

[digamma]

* Making homeade signs is a great idea. Has anyone played around with this more though? For example, if I create school specific signs on my profile (such as "Let's Go PITT), are these signs showing up in other stadiums with different teams or even at road games with my team? Also, I haven't seen a fan hold up one of my signs yet at all - does the user need to trigger this with the "user-controlled celebrations" or will this automatically occur.
On a similar note, will players still celebrate and will it cut to the fans/mascots celebrating without the user trying to force a celebration?

My "Shit on PITT" sign seems to be showing up everywhere.

[digamma]

dola

I'm kidding. I don't own the game. I just wanted to say Shit on Pitt. Tee hee.

[MizzouRah]

Haven't fired up the game yet, just got back from a lovely midwest humidity filled night at the local Troy Fair. Kids night ya know! :)

Todd

[SackAttack]

It's cool to finally hear the "Mizzou...RAH" chant in the game, but the cadence of it is all off. :(

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Just finished plating my first game on AA mode. ND vs. Washington. I won with ND in a hard fought game 10-3. Intercepted a pass at my 3 yd line with 44 secs. to play. Starting to get tired of the 4 fans though always being shown afterr each and every play.

[mauchow]

Starting to get tired of the 4 fans though always being shown afterr each and every play.

I noticed that too, and havnen't found the option to shut those off either.

There damn well better be an option. I don't want to see the fan drop his sign onto the field 5 times a game! Or the kid who needs money from mom. It's funny once, but not after the 12th time, and I expected this! people who complain how it should be part of a video game are morons. It's people who complained about it that got the crap into the game! After before the game, after touchdowns, and at the end of the game are the only times they should show them. And randomly when there was a HUGE play!

My 2 Cents.....

[Pumpy Tudors]

Well, I only played one game in dynasty mode. I was Memphis, and I lost to Ole Miss 41-3. Still, I love the game. The big hit button helped me cause a fumble inside my 5 yard line. Gret stuff. I didn't lose 48-3. :)

[CamEdwards]

bought the x-box version tonight. a few thoughts:

1- haven't noticed the slowdown at all. I'm using the default cameras and there hasn't been a problem.

2- passing is for shit. I bumped up both my ability and the computers ability, and still we're both completing somewhere around 30% of our passes.

3- started out at Varsity as OSU against UCLA. Ended up switching to All American at halftime after a 27-0 first half. Finished the game 32-7 with UCLA getting something like 40 yards passing and 20 yards rushing. Played the next game at home against Tulsa on All American. Again, low passing numbers, but the game was much more competitive. Tulsa ended up beating me 35-28 on a last second Hail Mary pass.

4- penalties. I've already bumped up the penalties three notches, but I'm still getting (so far) a total of ONE penalty per game.

You'll definitely need to do some slider tweaking with this one, but that being said... it's still a helluva lot of fun.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

I have to admit though that the signs are pretty cool. I like the on that says:
''I'm not enrolled here anymore dad!'' I like the atmosphere of this years game too, It doesn't feel sterile and boring. I would have liked additions to the Top 25 greatest games ever. Seems like they just copied and pasted the old ones from last year into this one.. Other than a few small flaws I think its a great game.

[Eaglesfan27]

After a few hours of practice and some simming of a dynasty (to have fun with the dynasty mode as well as get rid of playing with players who don't have names) I have a few more thoughts:

1. Dynasty mode does not seem to be simming slower to me. In fact, it is simming faster than my PS2 version does from last year. I just popped it into compare, and it is definitely faster (but I haven't gotten to an offseason of recruiting yet.)

2. The dynasty mode is going slower for me, because I find myself agonizing, well ok that might be too strong of a word, but I find myself carefully considering how to discipline my players. For example, my star DT just forged a name on his progress report and got caught. I debated between suspending him for a half or a full game. I finally decided on the full game suspension (it didn't hurt that my next game is against Stanford whom I expect the team will easily beat even in sim mode)

3. The Sports Illustrated Covers were great last year, they are still great, but I wish something more had been added to the game in this regard. Perhaps there is more variety in the covers, but there is nothing that makes you go wow in this section that I have seen.

4. That being said, I like following the list of the hardest places to play, I hope this list effectively fluctuates as teams win and lose.

5. I can't wait to get to the offseason and see how recruiting is :)

6. In practice mode, I'm still having trouble adjusting to the idea that the "X" receiver is not the bottom button of the 4 buttons in a diamond pattern on the XBox controller.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase :)

[MizzouRah]

It's cool to finally hear the "Mizzou...RAH" chant in the game, but the cadence of it is all off. :(:D

Hence my name.

I only had time to get one game in because my wireless controller's batteries are almost dead and I'm out of AA's.

Anyhow, I'm loving what I've seen thus far. On default AA, I could almost see where 15 min quarters are feaseable and well, the CPU runs like heck with longer games, imo. I did notice a tad slowdown on NCAA cam, but I use Classic to get a better view of my recievers and that works just fine.. thanks to someone from here for that tidbit. I used 10 min quarters and the clock was around 5 secs on every play for me with all the stuff you can do at the LOS. This just in: THERE ARE PUNT RETURNS!

Only one game, but I think they tightened the game up pretty well and I haven't even touched recruiting yet. As soon as rosters are out, I'll be playing all weekend. I love the crowd noise and interaction as well... really adds to the game experience.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Me too.

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Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Ok, now I am agonizing over a decision. #11, Matt Leinart just was caught cheating on an exam. The dean wanted to expel him. We got him not to do that by promising to suspend him and having him retake the exam. Do I suspend him just one game? Do I suspend him just a half? This is a pretty serious infraction, but our next game is against a surprisingly strong ASU team (ranked 19th in this season.)

Also, the same week my star DT got caught for the 2nd time, this time for being late to class repetitively. Does he get the same suspension of only a game? Does that mean I'm being too light on Leinart? Also, I'm watching the little green bar telling me what the NCAA might think of all of this. Also, I notice this DT doesn't have as high of a internal discipline rating as Leinart does. How does that influence my decision? I wonder if we will be able to see some measure of discipline ratings in the recruiting process?

[Troll]

Ok, now I am agonizing over a decision. #11, Matt Leinart just was caught cheating on an exam. The dean wanted to expel him. We got him not to do that by promising to suspend him and having him retake the exam. Do I suspend him just one game? Do I suspend him just a half? This is a pretty serious infraction, but our next game is against a surprisingly strong ASU team (ranked 19th in this season.)

Also, the same week my star DT got caught for the 2nd time, this time for being late to class repetitively. Does he get the same suspension of only a game? Does that mean I'm being too light on Leinart? Also, I'm watching the little green bar telling me what the NCAA might think of all of this. Also, I notice this DT doesn't have as high of a internal discipline rating as Leinart does. How does that influence my decision? I wonder if we will be able to see some measure of discipline ratings in the recruiting process?

I don't have the game yet, but my friend does and he says that after 2 games he has already handed out 3 suspensions. Does it seem like these situations happen a little too much?

[Logan]

dola

I'm kidding. I don't own the game. I just wanted to say Shit on Pitt. Tee hee.

Nice one. As a Big East guy, I think I'll create "Fuck the ACC."

[ageofquarrel]

I don't have the game yet, but my friend does and he says that after 2 games he has already handed out 3 suspensions. Does it seem like these situations happen a little too much?

It seems to happen a little too much in the very beginning but later on in the year they seem to be less frequent.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'd say maybe a bit too much. I've had to discipline 4 different players, 1 of them twice (that DT) in the course of 7 weeks. However, overall I'm quite happy with the effect. I ended up suspending them both for a week, since it was the DT's second offense I didn't think he should get a lighter penalty. I ended up winning 27-3 as the computer decided to have us run the ball MUCH more than usual. I didn't change my strategy settings at all, as I usually keep them 50/50 because I think Leinart, Williams, and Bush are just a terrific trio. However, without me changing any settings, the computer ran the ball more. The backup QB played decently, but Bush stepped up with 160 yards rushing on 25 carries. I think it's great that the AI adjusted our team strategy like that :)

Also, I love the addition of Box scores to the game. You don't see them if you sim a week at a time (I didn't realize this the first few weeks.) You have to sim just your game to see them (I think.) Anyway, they are great fun too, especially while just simming the first few years of the dynasty :)

PS: I'm worried that Leinart's suspension of only a game may have been too light on my part and it might come back to bite me. Hopefully not :)

[Logan]

I realized that my wireless keyboard that I use for my computer at school has a USB connection, which means it can plug into my PS2. It was real easy filling in Rutgers' roster, and then I printed out a depth chart for the rest of the Big East (minus Temple...who cares about them) and edited the names in for the starters. The six teams took me less than an hour, and its nice having the names.

Anyway, I'd like to edit the "best" players so the names will be there among leaders in stats/awards/etc. Does anyone know of a website that maybe ranks the top 10 or so players at every position (at least according to one person's opinion)?

[mauchow]

I wonder if we will be able to see some measure of discipline ratings in the recruiting process?

When you scout the players, it will possibly tell you if they have a bad attitude and tend to get into trouble a lot. good stuff

[Eaglesfan27]

When you scout the players, it will possibly tell you if they have a bad attitude and tend to get into trouble a lot. good stuff

Excellent! Another thing to consider when recruiting (I'm going to avoid "bad boys" unless they are way ahead of their fellow recruits in talent at a need position.)

[Eaglesfan27]

Well through 10 weeks, I have had 8 different guys to discipline, and I have chosen to ignore disciplining Reggie Bush who copied a friend's homework as I had already ruined Leinart's change at the Heisman with his suspension, but Bush still has a chance ;)

Considering there are almost 70 guys on the team, I don't think an average of a guy a week is really that high.

Also, I just noticed that the game has in season player progression! That is a great addition that I somehow missed hearing about until I just noticed it. Leinart has gained 2 overall points this year, as have quite a few other guys who are playing a lot.

[Troll]

What options do you have when you are going to disipline a player? Can you suspend them for any period of time? ie half, game, 2 games, 3 games, etc. Also how does this affect the player when he gets back? And what kind of "pressure" is there to actually suspend them?

[Godzilla Blitz]

I don't suppose there are in-game saves in this year's version?

With kiddies in the house it's real tough to play a whole game in one sitting.

[Blade6119]

IGN just posted their review, go check it out!

hxxp://ps2.ign.com/articles/530/530149p1.html

[Logan]

Anyway, I'd like to edit the "best" players so the names will be there among leaders in stats/awards/etc. Does anyone know of a website that maybe ranks the top 10 or so players at every position (at least according to one person's opinion)?

I actually found this posted on another forum, and its what I'm talking about above. Anyone know where I can find something like this for other positions?


Top 10 QBs
Matt Leinart, USC, 95 OVR
Jason White, Oklahoma, 95 OVR
Brad Smith, Mizzou, 95 OVR, 85 SPD
Dan Orlovsky, UConn, 93 OVR
David Greene, Georgia, 93 OVR
Aaron Rodgers, Cal, 93 OVR
Andrew Walter, ASU, 93 OVR
Bruce Gradkowski, Toledo, 92 OVR
Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson, 92 OVR
Kyle Orton, Purdue, 91 OVR

Top 10 RBs
Darren Sproles, K-state 97 (96 speed)
Carnell Williams, Auburn 97 (90 speed)
Walter Reyes, Syracuse, 95 (90 spd)
Cedric Benson, Texas, 94, (90 spd)
Marion Barber, Minnesota 93 (90 spd)
Anthony Davis, Wisconsin 92 (97 spd)
Wali Lundy, Virginia 92 (87 spd)
DonTrell Moore, New Mexico 92 (90 spd)
TA McLendon, NC State (92 (88 spd)
Ronnie Brown, Auburn 92 (94 spd)

Top 10 WRs
Mike Williams, USC, 99 (90 spd)
Mark Clayton, Oklahoma (94 spd)
Braylon Edwards, Michigan 95, (91 spd)
Fred Gibson, Georgia 94 (93 spd)
Geoff McArthur, Cal 93 (92 spd)
Craphonso Thorpe, FSU 92 (96 spd)
Craig Bragg, UCLA 91 (95 spd)
Greg Jennings, Western Michigan 91 (93 spd)
Chris Henry, West Virginia 91 (94 spd)
Lance Moore, Toledo 91 (92 spd)

[Troll]

IGN just posted their review, go check it out!

hxxp://ps2.ign.com/articles/530/530149p1.html

thats a pretty lazy review, they admit they havne't touched the dynasty mode very much, but they feel they can fully grade the game, give me a break. Not only that but they haven't hardly touched it, but they can assure you other than suspensions nothing else is changed. :rolleyes:

[Sun Tzu]

Whew. I just played my first game in my dynasty as San Jose state. It was a triple overtime thriller that I lost 20-17 to San Diego state. Difficulty was set to AA, great game. My team played it's heart out, and it's a miracle the game was that close with the roster I have.

[Eaglesfan27]

I don't suppose there are in-game saves in this year's version?

With kiddies in the house it's real tough to play a whole game in one sitting.

I don't believe there are :(

[Eaglesfan27]

What options do you have when you are going to disipline a player? Can you suspend them for any period of time? ie half, game, 2 games, 3 games, etc. Also how does this affect the player when he gets back? And what kind of "pressure" is there to actually suspend them?

You can suspend them for a quarter, 2 quarters, 3 quarters, any number of games you want from 1-12, or the remainder of the season. I'm not sure yet how it affects them, except Leinart's composure seemed to go down just a little, and his stats weren't as good for the remainder of the season. Your team has a green bar that indicates how likely the NCAA is to investigate them. That bar gets longer as you ignore infractions. It gets smaller when you discipline players. I've read that the NCAA can give your team a variety of sanctions if you don't keep a clean program ranging from minor sanctions to in extreme cases closing the program down. Your team also has a team discipline rating, and presumably players might be more likely to committ infractions if you let discipline get lax.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

I'm currently playing exhibition games on AA mode. Just finished UCLA v. WSU.
Ended up shutting them out. Running away with the game in the 4th quarter.
Something I've noticed with the ''Toughest Stadiums '' is that the game will be close for the first 3 quarters but with homefield advantage setting in during the 4th quarter as the away team just losses composure due to the crowd and they definately make more mistakes in the 4th thus handing me the win.

[General Mike]

I've read that the NCAA can give your team a variety of sanctions if you don't keep a clean program ranging from minor sanctions to in extreme cases closing the program down.

That might be something to try to do with State Penn, or the Fleagles. :D

I got the game earlier today. I think it's quite good, but I do have to get adjusted to some of the new mechanics of the game. I've played quite a few 2 minute quarter rivalry games (to unlock rivalry trophies so far.)

I don't know if this was posted, but a guy by the name of Poo Diddy over at MaddenNation.com got the game earlier and already has real name files available for the PS2.

hXXp://www.maddennation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15203

I think you have to register over there first tho.

[Sharpieman]

I noticed the option to change team captain on offense and defense. Does anyone know what kind of effect team captains have in the game?

[vex]

I noticed the option to change team captain on offense and defense. Does anyone know what kind of effect team captains have in the game?
I don't have the game;), but I believe you can call a timeout and if your team captain is composed, he can possibly settle the other players down.

[Z²+]

Nice one. As a Big East guy, I think I'll create "Fuck the ACC."

Agreed! Never would have thought I'd ever agree on something with a Rutgers fan :D

Anyone who has simmed ahead in dynasty mode already, do the conferences continue thier scheduled reallignment after the first season (Boston College to the ACC, Louisville and Cincy to the Big East, some MAC/CUSA/WAC/MTWEST/SunBelt switches?
And if you have noticed, how frequently (if at all) do teams decide to change conferences as the dynasty progresses?

[Balldog]

Ok, now I am agonizing over a decision. #11, Matt Leinart just was caught cheating on an exam. The dean wanted to expel him. We got him not to do that by promising to suspend him and having him retake the exam. Do I suspend him just one game? Do I suspend him just a half? This is a pretty serious infraction, but our next game is against a surprisingly strong ASU team (ranked 19th in this season.)

Also, the same week my star DT got caught for the 2nd time, this time for being late to class repetitively. Does he get the same suspension of only a game? Does that mean I'm being too light on Leinart? Also, I'm watching the little green bar telling me what the NCAA might think of all of this. Also, I notice this DT doesn't have as high of a internal discipline rating as Leinart does. How does that influence my decision? I wonder if we will be able to see some measure of discipline ratings in the recruiting process?

This is so cool.

[Sweed]

I realized that my wireless keyboard that I use for my computer at school has a USB connection, which means it can plug into my PS2. It was real easy filling in Rutgers' roster, and then I printed out a depth chart for the rest of the Big East (minus Temple...who cares about them) and edited the names in for the starters. The six teams took me less than an hour, and its nice having the names.

Anyway, I'd like to edit the "best" players so the names will be there among leaders in stats/awards/etc. Does anyone know of a website that maybe ranks the top 10 or so players at every position (at least according to one person's opinion)?

Hey, my son and I did the same thing last night for our Iowa Hawkeyes. Here's a sight I found this morning that we will probably use to get in the best players at each position for other teams. You can get the top 25 at each position or the top 200 players overall. I wish they listed their number but since they don't I'll just assume they are the top guy on their teams depth chart. Hope this helps.

http://www.collegefootballnews.com/

[Noop]

Recruiting is tough....

[Godzilla Blitz]

I don't believe there are :(

Thanks!

[rkmsuf]

That is true, you called them suckers.

I did? Not seeing it sporto. Get off the drugs son.

[Cards4ever]

Still can't let this go, huh?! Ok, I'll play along for abit.

Originally Posted by Kodos
I pre-orderers got the game last night, how would that make us the suckers?



because you had to go there twice?


So, are you saying that he's a sucker or not?! :p

[KevinNU7]

My friend and I turned off the discipline assistant so that when someone needs discipline it will tell us to do it.

Unfortuently when simming week to week it never told us and my friend get penalized by the NCAA at the end of the season and lost 10 scolarships for the next two years.

Question: Does the discipline screen work like the injury screen and you need to check it every week to see what is going on? I think it would be better if after a game the game told you in you had an injury or discipline addition so then you'd know to look

[KevinNU7]

Still can't let this go, huh?! Ok, I'll play along for abit.

Originally Posted by Kodos
I pre-orderers got the game last night, how would that make us the suckers?



because you had to go there twice?


So, are you saying that he's a sucker or not?! :pI called the pre-orders suckers, as a joke. rkm was just piling it on.

[rkmsuf]

Still can't let this go, huh?! Ok, I'll play along for abit.

Originally Posted by Kodos
I pre-orderers got the game last night, how would that make us the suckers?



because you had to go there twice?


So, are you saying that he's a sucker or not?! :p

Apprantly my humor needs either more cowbell or a laugh track.

[Cards4ever]

He seemed to have a real problem with it for whatever reason, and by quoting that statement, he is agreeing with it, right? And to come back today and start up on the issue all over again? He seems to be like the Lt in Good Morning Vietnam!

[DanGarion]

It has some comparisons, preorders typically get the game a day or two early, ordering tickets early get you better seats.

Besides, why the hell do you care? Someone run over your dog today?
It's the same as making reservations when you are going to dinner. You either get your reservation or you sit and wait.

[Cards4ever]

Apprantly my humor needs either more cowbell or a laugh track.


Just let it go! It's old news, move on, it's a brand new day my friend!

[Eaglesfan27]

My friend and I turned off the discipline assistant so that when someone needs discipline it will tell us to do it.

Unfortuently when simming week to week it never told us and my friend get penalized by the NCAA at the end of the season and lost 10 scolarships for the next two years.

Question: Does the discipline screen work like the injury screen and you need to check it every week to see what is going on? I think it would be better if after a game the game told you in you had an injury or discipline addition so then you'd know to look

Yes, if you turn off the assistant (which I did), then you need to check that screen every week. I agree that a message would be nice, but I just entered into the habit of checking my injury list and my discipline list each week. I'm glad they are at least right next to each other.

[Eaglesfan27]

Agreed! Never would have thought I'd ever agree on something with a Rutgers fan :D

Anyone who has simmed ahead in dynasty mode already, do the conferences continue thier scheduled reallignment after the first season (Boston College to the ACC, Louisville and Cincy to the Big East, some MAC/CUSA/WAC/MTWEST/SunBelt switches?
And if you have noticed, how frequently (if at all) do teams decide to change conferences as the dynasty progresses?

I haven't simmed ahead that far yet because I spent two hours last night enjoying all of the details and only simmed one season. However, I had a few patients cancel, and I have a 2 hour break this morning. So, I've been reading the long thread about the game at operation sports. According to that thread, the teams do not realign as currently scheduled in real life. :(

[KevinNU7]

THEY DON'T REALIGN AND IT SUCKS!

The Big East is pathetic and should even be consdier a real conference after season 1. In my dynasty I made Northeastern University a D.I school and moved Tmeple down so I could play in the Big East. Then after season one the Big East kicked my friend out (Rutgers) and added FIU (apparently they really missed Miami). So the Big East looks really pathetic now.

[rkmsuf]

Just let it go! It's old news, move on, it's a brand new day my friend!

Agreed but there's no sports today. What better to argue about then suckers and preordering.

Somebody start a thread about trout or something

[fflix]

Recruiting is tough....

How so? Are you FSU?

[korme]

My mom's a pimp. I spent the night at my friend's house. Was up 'til 7. It's 1, I'm still tired. I get home, run up the stairs. Glance at what's sitting on the stairs. NCAA 2005.

I can't go to sleep now!

[korme]

heh, you can edit 1aa rosters this year? cool.

[KevinNU7]

Recruiting Gripe:

Being a I-AA that moved to teh Big East my first season was horrid, I managed to some how win one game. I think went into the offseason and recruited for my gaps and tried to get a few impact players.

Going into the last week I had 0 MLB on teh team or signed to play. I ahd 1 OLB on the team and zero signed.

I had two MLB that had me as their #1 choice and 3 OLB that had me in their top 3. I also had a MLB and OLB that had me very high but not in the top 3. All of these players had been recruited for multiple weeks.

After loading them up with points I simmed recruiting and 2 OLB signed but none of the MLB!!!!!!!! I then went to see where these two MLB that had me as their Top choice end up signed...

THEY DIDN"T SIGN WITH ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So now I have 4 walkons at MLB :rolleyes:

[Ragone]

thats a intended feature kevin.. they didnt academically "qualify" and they turn up again in 2 years as juco transfers

[Noop]

How so? Are you FSU?
I seriously mean it... I won the national title and still wasn't able to fill my needs... At the 3rd week I just focused on in-state guys and began to rack in those commits but it is very tough to do because you have limit points and what not.. also did anyone have someone decommit and go to the other school? Because on signing day I had a 4 star SS commit to me when I remember he had committed to the Gators... I wonder maybe I am seeing things or this really happened... anyone else?

[Kodos]

Well, after simming 5 seasons into the future, I finally got to start my Cornell dynasty last night. We lost 26-21 to Duke. :(

I didn't check out the Discipline function, although I did notice that our main rivals, Penn, are on a 2-year probation.

[KevinNU7]

thats a intended feature kevin.. they didnt academically "qualify" and they turn up again in 2 years as juco transfers Interesting. Is there any way I can tell that they won't qualify?

[illinifan999]

Finished my first season with my 2 star created team. Went to the Emerald Bowl where I surprised myself beating NIU 21-13. Off to recruiting.

I went after mostly only players that I was in the Top 3. I survived with freshman that will be starting over my pathetic returning players.

Two surprises in recruiting. Since I'm running a wishbone-option offense I needed another RB and was going after a 2* in week 3 when I noticed that the #1 HB hadn't signed with anyone yet. It said his interest in my team was high. So I say why not I have extra points and I put 20 on him with coaching style as the pitch. Advance to next week and he signs with me. Couldn't believe it.

Second surprise was I looked through the athletes trying to pick up a speedy QB, and I see a monster. 6'10, 324 lbs and he runs a 4.9 40. 3* and interest high I go after him. He signs with me and I get to assign his position. I had him pegged as a DT, but his rating at LG was even better, 76. Immediate starter for me. Play the first game of the season and he is a beast. I watch replays just so I can watch him line-up and run around.

[korme]

I'm the Ohio Bobcats for my first dynasty.

Walk-ons are better players than these guys.

[Ragone]

Sadly there is no way to tell if a player isn't going to qualify.. which is kinda annoying i think.. i read a article saying thats what they intended by people not signing..

But it just looks like the players just decided not to take a 4 year full ride scholarhship.. which is downright crazy

[korme]

I sim the first year to see the new recruiting. How fitting. 0-11.

[mauchow]

Second surprise was I looked through the athletes trying to pick up a speedy QB, and I see a monster. 6'10, 324 lbs and he runs a 4.9 40. 3* and interest high I go after him. He signs with me and I get to assign his position. I had him pegged as a DT, but his rating at LG was even better, 76. Immediate starter for me. Play the first game of the season and he is a beast. I watch replays just so I can watch him line-up and run around.

I just signed a 2 star 'athlete'. I'm curious to see what his best position is.

[korme]

Yay. A WR transferred to Ohio (just as I was wondering if I could have any effect in that).

[mauchow]

how do you make custom signs for your fans??

[General Mike]

how do you make custom signs for your fans??

From the main game menu, you have to go into the features menu, and you'll see create a sign.

[mauchow]

From the main game menu, you have to go into the features menu, and you'll see create a sign.
ty

[B & B]

Im picking this up first thing tomorrow, as its not in the stores down here yet and I didnt pre-order.

[mauchow]

Some people were noticing how teams are completely demolishing teams in the 4th quarter because the other team isn't composed anymore.

Go to the depth charts during the 4th quarter and you'll see why! Their ratings go down during the game when they're shittin there pants. I've had a guy be -4 overall against a tough opponent.

That's cool stuff.

[korme]

Playing at Vtech. This crowd intensity is awesome. You can tell my players are way overmatched!

[korme]

I am up 7-0. I feel like the lucky. I like that feeling. :)

[korme]

My QB is on fire. He was an athlete, true freshman. Rated 76 as a QB and that's the best.

He scored the lone TD and just threw a 30 yard bomb! I'm like, man, lemme check out the depth chart to see if anyone is really low in ratings.

My QB reads OVR 87 (+11). But it shows he has no composure? Help me out here.

[vex]

I was going to hold off on getting this til Christmas, but reading all of this is awful tempting since it seems some things I didn't like about '04 have been fixed.

[mauchow]

My QB is on fire. He was an athlete, true freshman. Rated 76 as a QB and that's the best.

He scored the lone TD and just threw a 30 yard bomb! I'm like, man, lemme check out the depth chart to see if anyone is really low in ratings.

My QB reads OVR 87 (+11). But it shows he has no composure? Help me out here.

Sometimes when he's pumped up himself...

Look at the Matchup stick... See if his bar is green, it obviously would be since his ratings have soared.

[korme]

My man is fluctuating! He went from 87 (+11) to 65 (-11). Ouch!

[Noop]

Best new feature... the big hit stick :)

[korme]

I held the Hokies to 7 in the first half! 7-7! Then, my boys lost their composure and V-Tech dropped 28 on us in the third alone... entering the 4th, it is 35-7. Bummer.

[Cards4ever]

Let's see how this turns out, I went through the Top 25 at each position from collegefootballnews.com and took the ratings that someone posted here from some top players and went and got the uniform numbers.

LAST FIRST POS SCHOOL NUMBER
FRYE CHARLIE QB AKRON 5
RYANS DeMECO LB ALABAMA 35
BRITT WESLEY T ALABAMA 70
WALTER ANDREW QB ARIZONA STATE 16
HAGAN DEREK WR ARIZONA STATE 80
JONES MATT QB ARKANSAS 9
WALLACE COOPER TE AUBURN 8
ROGERS CARLOS CB AUBURN 14
BROWN RONNIE RB AUBURN 23
WILLIAMS CARNELL RB AUBURN 24
BERIAULT JUSTIN SS BALL STATE 31
RIDGEWAY DANTE WR BALL STATE 86
LANE MAURICE FS BAYLOR 21
SEPULVEDA DANIEL P BAYLOR 37
AVALOS ANDY LB BOISE STATE 40
SCHOUMAN DEREK TE BOISE STATE 91
BLACKMON WILL CB BOSTON COLLEGE 1
KIWANUKA MATHIAS DE BOSTON COLLEGE 94
NEWSON KEON CB BOWLING GREEN 17
FRANCISCO AARON SS BYU 33
PAYNE MATT P BYU 38
POPPINGA BRADY DE BYU 49
MCARTHUR GEOFF WR CALIFORNIA 6
RODGERS AARON QB CALIFORNIA 8
McCLESKEY DONNIE S CALIFORNIA 21
BIGBY ATARI SS CENTRAL FLORIDA 24
PRATER MATT P/PK CENTRAL FLORIDA 36
GUIDUGLI GINO QB CINCINNATI 8
COLE TRENT DE CINCINNATI 90
WHITEHURST CHARLIE QB CLEMSON 6
MILLER JUSTIN CB CLEMSON 9
HILL LeROY LB CLEMSON 43
KLOPFENSTEIN JOEL TE COLORADO 89
ANDERSON DAVID WR COLORADO STATE 4
DREESSEN JOEL TE COLORADO STATE 81
BARTZ MIKE TE COLORADO STATE 92
MOORE CHRIS LB EAST CAROLINA 40
SHERRELL ANTHONY RB EASTERN MICHIGAN 22
LEACH MATT PK FLORIDA 14
CROWDER CHANNING LB FLORIDA 55
DEGORY MIKE C FLORIDA 68
LEAK CHRIS QB FLORIDA 12
THORPE CRAPHONSO WR FLORIDA STATE 1
RIX CHRIS QB FLORIDA STATE 16
BEITIA XAVIER PK FLORIDA STATE 47
BARRON ALEX T FLORIDA STATE 70
SANDERS JAMES SS FRESNO STATE 23
SPACH STEPHEN TE FRESNO STATE 49
DAVIS THOMAS FS GEORGIA 10
GREENE DAVID QB GEORGIA 14
THURMAN ODELL LB GEORGIA 33
GIBSON FRED WR GEORGIA 82
POLLACK DAVID DE GEORGIA 47
BUTLER JAMES FS GEORGIA TECH 22
DANIELS PJ RB GEORGIA TECH 45
HENDERSON ERIC DE GEORGIA TECH 56
CHANG TIMMY QB HAWAII 14
ELIMIMIAN ABRAHAM CB HAWAII 37
KOLB KEVIN QB HOUSTON 4
GREENWAY CHAD LB IOWA 18
ALLEN ANTWAN CB IOWA 20
ROTH MATT DE IOWA 31
HODGE ABDUL LB IOWA 52
BERRYMAN JASON DE IOWA STATE 84
WILLIAMS CEDRICK CB KANSAS STATE 4
SPROLES DARREN RB KANSAS STATE 43
BERRY JERMAINE DT KANSAS STATE 91
CRIBBS JOSHUA QB KENT STATE 9
ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD FS KENTUCKY 42
BURNS VINCENT DE KENTUCKY 98
MOATS RYAN RB LOUISIANA TECH 20
RUSSELL JR WR LOUISVILLE 3
LeFORS STEFAN QB LOUISVILLE 17
SHELTON ERIC RB LOUISVILLE 32
GREEN SKYLER WR LSU 5
WEBSTER COREY CB LSU 13
VINCENT JUSTIN RB LSU 25
LANDRY LaRON SS LSU 30
WILKERSON BEN C LSU 55
WHITWORTH ANDREW T LSU 76
JONES DAVID TE LSU 82
SPEARS MARCUS DE LSU 84
DAVIS JOSH WR MARSHALL 82
MARTIN JAMUS DE MARSHALL 99
FOXWORTH DOMONIQUE CB MARYLAND 6
NOVAK NICK PK MARYLAND 46
JACKSON D'QWELL LB MARYLAND 52
BROOKS CJ G MARYLAND 74
WIMPRINE DANNY QB MEMPHIS 18
WILLIAMS DeANGELO RB MEMPHIS 20
DOUCETTE JOHN TE MEMPHIS 82
ROLLE ANTREL CB MIAMI 6
PEATTIE JON PK MIAMI 13
WINSTON ERIC T MIAMI 74
EVERETT KEVIN TE MIAMI 84
HARRIS ORIEN DT MIAMI 92
HODGE ALPHONSO CB MIAMI(OH) 9
NANCE MARTIN WR MIAMI(OH) 15
EDWARDS BRAYLON WR MICHIGAN 1
JACKSON MARLIN CB MICHIGAN 3
SHAZOR ERNEST SS MICHIGAN 25
REID LAWRENCE LB MICHIGAN 42
BAAS DAVID G MICHIGAN 75
STENAVICH ADAM T MICHIGAN 79
MASSAQUOI TIM TE MICHIGAN 88
WOODS PIERRE LB MICHIGAN 99
FIELDS BRANDON P MICHIGAN STATE 8
RAYNER DAVE PK MICHIGAN STATE 16
HARMON JASON FS MICHIGAN STATE 25
WRIGHT KERRY WR MIDDLE TENN STATE 1
LLOYD RHYS PK MINNESOTA 16
BARBER MARION RB MINNESOTA 21
MARONEY LAURENCE RB MINNESOTA 22
ESLINGER GREG C MINNESOTA 61
SPAETH MATT TE MINNESOTA 89
SMITH BRAD QB MISSOURI 16
KINNEY JAMES LB MISSOURI 24
ECKEL KYLE RB NAVY 32
SMITH JOSH FS NAVY 33
MADDOX ANDRE SS NC STATE 36
MCLENDON TA RB NC STATE 44
HERIAN MATT TE NEBRASKA 11
BULLOCKS JOSH FS NEBRASKA 20
RUUD BARRETT LB NEBRASKA 38
KRETSCHMER CHANCE RB NEVADA 23
MOORE DONTRELL RB NEW MEXICO 22
TERRELL CLAUDE OL NEW MEXICO 76
DURANT DARIAN QB NORTH CAROLINA 4
BUCKLES JONAS FS NORTH TEXAS 1
COBBS PATRICK RB NORTH TEXAS 43
STRIEF ZACH T NORTHWESTERN 63
HOWARD LOREN DE NORTHWESTERN 66
TUCK JUSTIN DE NOTRE DAME 44
HOLMES SANTONIO WR OHIO STATE 4
SALLEY NATE FS OHIO STATE 21
HAWK AJ LB OHIO STATE 47
FRASER SIMON DE OHIO STATE 75
NUGENT MIKE PK OHIO STATE 85
NICHOLSON DONTE SS OKLAHOMA 8
CLAYTON MARK WR OKLAHOMA 9
MITCHELL LANCE LB OKLAHOMA 10
WHITE JASON QB OKLAHOMA 18
CARTER VINCE C OKLAHOMA 50
BROWN JAMMAL T OKLAHOMA 55
CODY DAN DE OKLAHOMA 80
DiCARLO TREY PK OKLAHOMA 83
DVORACEK DUSTY DT OKLAHOMA 94
WILLIAMS DARRENT CB OKLAHOMA STATE 9
FARDEN COLE P OKLAHOMA STATE 18
MORENCY VERNAND RB OKLAHOMA STATE 33
MAYES SAM G OKLAHOMA STATE 76
RICE ERIC TE OLE MISS 80
NICHOLS JONATHON PK OLE MISS 86
RIDGEWAY CODY P OLE MISS 97
WILLIAMS DEMETRIUS WR OREGON 6
SIEGEL JARED PK OREGON 25
DAY TIM TE OREGON 85
MEEUWESEN MITCH FS OREGON STATE 5
BROWNER BRANDON CB OREGON STATE 39
SWANCUTT BILL DE OREGON STATE 90
ZEMAITIS ALAN CB PENN STATE 21
PETITTI ROB T PITTSBURGH 78
ROGERS ANTWAUN CB PURDUE 12
ORTON KYLE QB PURDUE 18
STUBBLEFIELD TAYLOR WR PURDUE 21
JONES BEN PK PURDUE 35
DAVIS CHARLES TE PURDUE 87
SCRUGGS JARED P RICE 85
HAMILTON LYNELL RB SAN DIEGO STATE 22
MORRISON KIRK LB SAN DIEGO STATE 34
ELIMIMIAN JACOB CB SAN DIEGO STATE 39
SUMMERS DEMETRIS RB SOUTH CAROLINA 31
BOLEY MICHAEL LB SOUTHERN MISS 27
ATOGWE OSHIOMOGHO FS STANFORD 21
SMITH ALEX TE STANFORD 81
REYES WALTER RB SYRACUSE 39
WALKER MARK CB TCU 2
ALABI ANTHONY T TCU 55
WASHINGTON WALTER QB TEMPLE 11
WALLACE RIAN LB TEMPLE 17
SIMON KEVIN LB TENNESSEE 5
ALLEN JASON CB TENNESSEE 18
WILHOIT JAMES PK TENNESSEE 25
COLQUITT DUSTIN P TENNESSEE 47
HUFF MICHAEL CB/SS TEXAS 7
YOUNG VINCE QB TEXAS 10
JOHNSON DERRICK LB TEXAS 11
THOMAS DAVID TE TEXAS 16
BENSON CEDRIC RB TEXAS 32
SCOTT JONATHON T TEXAS 73
WRIGHT RODRIQUE DT TEXAS 90
MURPHY TERRENCE WR TEXAS A&M 5
LEWIS COURTNEY RB TEXAS A&M 25
HENDERSON TAUREAN RB TEXAS TECH 19
DUCKETT ADELL DE TEXAS TECH 91
MOORE LANCE WR TOLEDO 1
GRADKOWSKI BRUCE QB TOLEDO 7
KACZUR NICK T TOLEDO 68
CLARKE ANDREW TE TOLEDO 89
ANSLEY DERRICK FS TROY 10
WILLIAMS ROYDELL WR TULANE 9
KILIAN JAMES QB TULSA 15
MILLS GARRETT TE TULSA 20
WOODFIN ZAC LB UAB 58
LEWIS MARCEDES TE UCLA 19
BRAGG CRAIG WR UCLA 87
ORLOVSKY DAN QB UCONN 7
KRUG RYAN T UCONN 73
BRIGGS TOMMY TE UL-LAFAYETE 82
STELLY JOEL P UL-MONROE 13
BRIMMER JAMAAL SS UNLV 27
WILLIAMS MIKE WR USC 1
BUSH REGGIE RB USC 5
GROOTEGOED MATT LB USC 6
LEINART MATT QB USC 11
MALONE TOM P USC 14
BING DARNELL SS USC 20
HOLMES ALEX TE USC 81
CODY SHAUN DE/DT USC 84
PATTERSON MIKE DT USC 99
SMITH ALEX QB UTAH 11
KEMOEATU CHRIS G UTAH 68
GEISINGER JUSTIN T VANDERBILT 71
HAYE JOVAN DE VANDERBILT 91
HUGHES CONNOR PK VIRGINIA 6
LUNDY WALI RB VIRGINIA 33
BROOKS AHMAD LB VIRGINIA 34
BLACKSTOCK DARRYL LB VIRGINIA 56
BROWN ELTON G VIRGINIA 61
MILLER HEATH TE VIRGINIA 89
CANTY CHRIS DE VIRGINIA 95
WILLIAMS JIMMY CB VIRGINIA TECH 2
KING ERIC CB WAKE FOREST 9
BARCLAY CHRIS RB WAKE FOREST 28
ANDERSON JASON WR WAKE FOREST 80
PLACKEMEIR RYAN P WAKE FOREST 81
FREDERICK CHARLES WR WASHINGTON 10
JOHNSON DERRICK CB WASHINGTON 21
BARNES KHALIF T WASHINGTON 65
DERTING WILL LB WASHINGTON STATE 51
BIENEMANN TROY TE WASHINGTON STATE 81
HENRY CHRIS WR WEST VIRGINIA 5
JONES ADAM CB WEST VIRGINIA 9
BAILEY JOSH TE WEST VIRGINIA 49
BERK JEFF G WEST VIRGINIA 68
JENNINGS GREG WR WESTERN MICHIGAN 15
ANDERSON ADAM P WESTERN MICHIGAN 39
STARKS SCOTT CB WISCONSIN 2
LEONHARD JIM FS WISCONSIN 18
DAVIS ANTHONY RB WISCONSIN 28
HAWTHORNE ANTTAJ DT WISCONSIN 77
BOUKNIGHT JOVON WR WYOMING 9

[mauchow]

When play-action works, it's a freakin beauty.. I love seeing my wide receiver wave his hands as he's wide open 30 yards down field! Touchdown

[Passacaglia]

I've got it!
I've got it!

I've got your number on the wall...

I've got it!
I've got it!

For a good time...
For a good time, call!!!!

[Sharpieman]

thats a intended feature kevin.. they didnt academically "qualify" and they turn up again in 2 years as juco transfers
:eek: I thought this was some kind of bug but thats sweet. 2 things have bothered me about gameplay though. First, when you're on offense and you hike the ball without pressing any direction, the QB will automatically play for you, so you don't get a true drop back when you pass.

Also, I have a PS2, and Circle on defense is speed burst. When I'm playing as a defensive lineman, and press down and circle at the same time or circle and then down after the ball is hiked to try to get to the QB, for some reason my player jumps at the O-Linemans knees. It gets really annoying because my whole pass rush is screwed after that. Has anyone noticed these two things?

[mauchow]

Also, I have a PS2, and Circle on defense is speed burst. When I'm playing as a defensive lineman, and press down and circle at the same time or circle and then down after the ball is hiked to try to get to the QB, for some reason my player jumps at the O-Linemans knees. It gets really annoying because my whole pass rush is screwed after that. Has anyone noticed these two things?

It does get annoying when he chops the OLines Knees :D I don't know what else we can do.

[Sharpieman]

It makes it much harder to pass rush...plus it gives the opposition time to throw and I'm not that great at defending passes.

[Balldog]

This is kind of bad, I simmed two seasons with UNC.

Season 1: 5-6 (5th in ACC)
Season 2: 2-9 (Second to last in ACC)

While Duke didn't win a game in the conference either season, I got removed from the ACC and replaced by FIU.

Hmmmm....

[SackAttack]

My second DDE in two days. This isn't an encouraging sign. :(

[Pumpy Tudors]

My second DDE in two days. This isn't an encouraging sign. :(

:(

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm in my first offseason and thought I'd share a couple of further thoughts:

1. Setting the budget between recruiting, discipline, and training is a great little addition :)

2. Players leave much more readily :( Actually this is a good thing, but my USC team is getting gutted. I had three great running backs, but I couldn't convince the 2nd or 3rd string half back to cancel their transfers because they weren't getting the ball enough. Also, I lost a very good guard to a transfer. They all are very highly rated and it makes sense they would want more playing time. Also, guys that are top rated guys are more aggressive about entering the draft early when they can. (I wonder if it will make the transfer guys sit out a year.)

3. Recruiting appears to be tougher. I'm needing to be more selective this year even though this year USC is a 6 star team (they were a 5 star team at the beginning of a dynasty last year.) There are only so many points to go around, even at the biggest schools :)

4. I love being able to recruit an "athlete" It's interesting to try to figure out where that 6"5 240 guy might fit in. He has 4.58 speed. WR? TE? Somewhere else?

All-in-all I like the new additions to the offseason and general feel of recruiting more in this year's rendition. :)

[JeeberD]

I haven't read through this entire thread yet, but real rosters aren't available on-line yet, are they? I bought an Action Replay when I bought the game and can't wait to put it to use...

[Eaglesfan27]

In regards to my last post, #2 and #3 are related. I tried very hard to get my 2nd string RB and my star MLB to return to the team. I wasted a lot of points to be told no. You only get 1 attempt to convince them which I like.

[Noop]

I haven't read through this entire thread yet, but real rosters aren't available on-line yet, are they? I bought an Action Replay when I bought the game and can't wait to put it to use...
http://www.utopiafootball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9491

Try that link it should help....

[JeeberD]

Thanks Noop, but I was hoping for the rosters that can be downloade rather than having to send off memory cards. Hopefully those will show up soon...

[korme]

Yep, being crappy Ohio I have gotten a WR from Arizona State (Jeff Gray) and a runningback from Maryland (unidentifable). They had to sit out a year.

[korme]

Changing positions rocks too.

I recruited an OLB 76 OVR, 3 star maybe. I am fooling around and notice he turns into a 90 OVR RE. That's sick. I immediately change him. :)

[Balldog]

They just randomly assign the transfers, correct?

[Balldog]

Changing positions rocks too.

I recruited an OLB 76 OVR, 3 star maybe. I am fooling around and notice he turns into a 90 OVR RE. That's sick. I immediately change him. :)

Yeah, I recruited at 6'3" 205 lbs Athlete. Figured he would play S or WR, he started at QB half the season since my starting QB got hurt. He was supposed to be a better RB but I already had 2 good Freshman recruits are running backs. This is very cool.

[Balldog]

Thanks Noop, but I was hoping for the rosters that can be downloade rather than having to send off memory cards. Hopefully those will show up soon...

For what system?

There are some available for XBOX at OS but only the ACC and a couple other conferences are complete.

[JeeberD]

Yup, I need it for X-Box. What's OS?

[Balldog]

For what system?

There are some available for XBOX at OS but only the ACC and a couple other conferences are complete.

Link for XBOX file, click here (http://www.operationsports.com/media/rosters/NCAAFootba_Ros1AG3950.zip).

[Balldog]

Link for XBOX file, click here (http://www.operationsports.com/media/rosters/NCAAFootba_Ros1AG3950.zip).

Its has the ACC, SEC, Notre Dame and some of the C-USA teams done. I guess he has 90 teams done now but isn't going to release the file again until he has everyone done. Kind of sucks. Oh well.

[Eaglesfan27]

Gotta agree with those who love the position changing. I just recruited the top athlete in the nation. He is 6'5 211 and runs a 4.4. He has a great arm and was a QB in H.S. I don't need a QB this year as I have 4 and he would be 4th on my depth chart. However, I desperately need a CB. So, I can have him as a 78 QB or a 72 overall CB. I make him a CB and after training he is already starting to improve. He will play nickle this year, and I think he will be a star at CB before his career is over.

Also, I enjoy being able to see an approximate discipline rating during the scouting process. I hope it is only an approximate because I just got stuck with a punter who has great skills but I didn't recruit, due to his poor discipline. I recruited a less talented P who was better off the field, but he went to Oklahoma, so this bad boy decided to walk onto my team. It will be interesting to see how much I have to discipline him throughout the year. The tradeoff is his skills make him an 80 overall as a true freshman.

[Troll]

My friend bought the game at Blockbusters and I paid him back for it. He's the store manager and pulled a copy as soon as they came to the local store. Better late than never. Bumped the quarter length to 7 minutes and diff. to AA. Started a dynasty with Georgia. Clubbed Georgia Southern 41-0. I missed 2 field goals and a PAT. Worst kicker on earth. Now playing @ South Caroline. Just took the lead 7-0 with about 1 min to go in the 1st. This game can be tough. My first possesion I got 1 1st down but had to punt. This time I moved the ball fairly well but took 4 runs to get it in when I had 1st and goal from the 3. Love the game.

[Eaglesfan27]

Yup, I need it for X-Box. What's OS?

Operation Sports, a fairly large sports gaming website.

[Cuckoo]

Changing positions rocks too.

I recruited an OLB 76 OVR, 3 star maybe. I am fooling around and notice he turns into a 90 OVR RE. That's sick. I immediately change him. :)

I love this feature. After playing several seasons though, I'm seeing this far too many times. A mediocre outside linebacker recruit turns into a very good defensive end a large percentage of the time. I've been able to do one every season so far.

[JeeberD]

Cool, thanks guys...

[CamEdwards]

am I the only one having an impossible time passing the ball effectively? anybody have any tips or slider recommendations? I'm currently playing on AA.

[Cuckoo]

am I the only one having an impossible time passing the ball effectively? anybody have any tips or slider recommendations? I'm currently playing on AA.

I play on AA and bumped my accuracy and receiver catching both up two. With a very good quarterback, I'm completing around fifty-five to sixty percent of my passes which seems about right. Of course, I take some ridiculous chances sometimes. :D

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm just halfway through simming the 2nd of 4 seasons to get rid of "real" players with numbers only so I can't answer your question Cam.

This year due to my mostly recruiting "good guys" with high offseason scouted discipline ratings, my team discipline rating is an "A" whereas it was a "B" last year. I'm noticing much less need for disciplinary action. Actually, through 7 weeks, I haven't had to discipline even one player!

Unfortunately (actually I think it is really cool), the home field advantage seems to work even when simming. Last year a tough loss in the 4th quarter at Notre Dame cost me a chance for the national championship and an undefeated season. This year, Oregon was listed as one of the top 25 most difficult places to play, and they beat me on their field by a point, ruining my perfect season.

I think it is really cool that it seems to take the home field advantage into sim play. Also, I like that if I recruit "good guys" I can keep the need for discipline down. I just hope that punter doesn't start acting up ;)

[korme]

I wish I could build a stadium. Dinky Ohio Stadium is never going to be a tough place to play, even if we go undefeated.

[Eaglesfan27]

Another cool but in this one case annoying feature: I'm pretty sure Matt Leinart just broke his ankle in practice! I might have missed an injury after my last game, but I really don't think I did. I had an off week the week before and I was looking at my injury list and discipline list before the game, as I do every week and I noticed that Leinart is out for the season. Too bad as it was his senior season and he already had 2500 yards passing 21TD's and only 3 interceptions, and looked to be a lock for the Heisman. These stats were with 6 starts, with a more pass heavy emphasis in my sim settings this year (60% pass, 40% run and aggressive play calling up high.) He also had completed just over 70% of his passes.

Anyway, maybe I missed an injury at the end of the last sim, but if guys can get hurt in practice that is just another level of realism that is cool :)

[MizzouRah]

Arggg! Been so busy.. no time for new game. I need sleep! .. but keep the impressions coming!!

ps2 rosters from Blacklover can be had here: http://www.geekrosters.com/main.htm

Too bad I have an Xbox, so don't ask me how to use an Xport or sharkport for ps2.


Todd

[mauchow]

Tips have been aplenty so far for me.. I have more than a few tips that go 10 feet in the air and get picked off, or I pick off. It's more realistic than last years tips, but it happens almost too many times. Still fun, nonetheless.

[korme]

Shit. Playing Texas A&M and their crowd is going nuts. I call an audible, an option. No one hears it.

My QB hikes it, and sticks his arms out to run as they do with options, but all my other players ran their normal routes for the first passing play that was called. My QB got sacked.

[MizzouRah]

JeeberD,

Gagnon39 is doing an Xbox AR set over at OS.

*edit - you have to sign up to read the forums

as this is where they will be posted for download once they are ready.. he already has a partial set for download...


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Well after recruiting guys with good discipline (except for that punter), my team managed to only have 1 infraction the entire year! It was just skipping a practice, which got the player a half game suspension from me. No other problems. It will be interesting to see if I can bring in one or two super talents with bad attitude without disrupting the teamwide chemistry or if it will have a more synergistic expression in the game where one bad apple will multiple and bring out other discontents on the team.

[korme]

anyone want to play online?

[Pumpy Tudors]

anyone want to play online?

I'd play you, but you're on PS2, right?

[korme]

yes david

[CraigSca]

Just some random thoughts - I haven't really touched the dynasty mode at all as I just opened the game last night...

I've played only a few games - part of one on Varsity, then I hiked it up to All-American. I REALLY like the home field advantage in the game. Late last night I brought Maryland into Michigan State and we were getting slaughtered. Most of the slaughter was directly related to my shanked punts, but when the crowd in Lansing got fired up, it added an additional level of difficulty for me - it was great! After being down 31-0 at halftime, I decided to call it a night (it was 1am, and I had to wake up with the kids at 5).

I woke up this morning and started thinking about my trouncing at the hands of Mich State. I was kind of worried that AA would just be impossible to play and that I'd have to go back to Varsity (which I found too easy). So, I decided to take Maryland on the road again, but this time to a much easier school (and place to play), UTEP. Unexpectedly, this game was a breeze, as we easily defeated them, 45-0. Therefore, I'm pleased about the level of competition (and I look forward to playing a one-off against Mich State again :) ).

Random musings...

The first two series UTEP ran some kind of sweep to the tailback and though there was no one near him defensively he promptly ran out of bounds for 6 yard losses. I was beginning to become concerned that there was some kind of "Maryland vs. UTEP" bug, but this never happened again.

As others have said, passing is difficult, but I like it.

The only slow downs I've seen are during the cut-aways after a play. I've seen no slow downs in-game.

This game has somehow improved on last year's edition - there will be many "2-hours of sleep" nights in the coming weeks.

Did anyone notice the reference in the manual to the out of town scoreboard during online play? It shows the scores of REAL games as well as the games of your FRIENDS? How cool is that?! Has anyone tested this yet?

[MizzouRah]

Just some random thoughts - I haven't really touched the dynasty mode at all as I just opened the game last night...

I've played only a few games - part of one on Varsity, then I hiked it up to All-American. I REALLY like the home field advantage in the game. Late last night I brought Maryland into Michigan State and we were getting slaughtered. Most of the slaughter was directly related to my shanked punts, but when the crowd in Lansing got fired up, it added an additional level of difficulty for me - it was great! After being down 31-0 at halftime, I decided to call it a night (it was 1am, and I had to wake up with the kids at 5).

I woke up this morning and started thinking about my trouncing at the hands of Mich State. I was kind of worried that AA would just be impossible to play and that I'd have to go back to Varsity (which I found too easy). So, I decided to take Maryland on the road again, but this time to a much easier school (and place to play), UTEP. Unexpectedly, this game was a breeze, as we easily defeated them, 45-0. Therefore, I'm pleased about the level of competition (and I look forward to playing a one-off against Mich State again :) ).

Random musings...

The first two series UTEP ran some kind of sweep to the tailback and though there was no one near him defensively he promptly ran out of bounds for 6 yard losses. I was beginning to become concerned that there was some kind of "Maryland vs. UTEP" bug, but this never happened again.

As others have said, passing is difficult, but I like it.

The only slow downs I've seen are during the cut-aways after a play. I've seen no slow downs in-game.

This game has somehow improved on last year's edition - there will be many "2-hours of sleep" nights in the coming weeks.

Did anyone notice the reference in the manual to the out of town scoreboard during online play? It shows the scores of REAL games as well as the games of your FRIENDS? How cool is that?! Has anyone tested this yet?

Excellent thoughts, thanks. I can't wait until the Xbox rosters are done.. should be ready just in time for the weekend! No kids, no wife, just me, xbox, and NCAA!


Todd

[heybrad]

Quick Question...

Is the home field advantage updated as time goes on or are the same places constantly the hardest to play at?

[MizzouRah]

Well after recruiting guys with good discipline (except for that punter), my team managed to only have 1 infraction the entire year! It was just skipping a practice, which got the player a half game suspension from me. No other problems. It will be interesting to see if I can bring in one or two super talents with bad attitude without disrupting the teamwide chemistry or if it will have a more synergistic expression in the game where one bad apple will multiple and bring out other discontents on the team.
I want to read a dynasty... hint-hint. :)


Todd

[Balldog]

Once I get moved and a good set of XBOX rosters are released I will probably try to write a dynasty. Though mine usually suck.

[Balldog]

Quick Question...

Is the home field advantage updated as time goes on or are the same places constantly the hardest to play at?

I believe they change over time. Not sure what the criteria is though.

[GrantDawg]

For those who are not button-mashers: This game sucks for just coaching. The computer makes horrible decisions for your QB, and he gets shaken up at the drop of a hat. I have turned my sliders all the way to max on accuracy and catching and I still cannot get above a 40% completion rating. I am going to be steaming if I can't find a good slider combo. I have only played cupcake teams with UGA so far, and my offensive stats are very bad. Errrrrr....

[MizzouRah]

Once I get moved and a good set of XBOX rosters are released I will probably try to write a dynasty. Though mine usually suck.
Mine do to, but I might try one as well once xbox rosters are out (later today I think).

I will be playing on AA defaults, if that sucks well, another quick dynasty.


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

I want to read a dynasty... hint-hint. :)


Todd

I've been considering a dynasty quite a bit. I was thinking that I would wait until the numbers are all out of the system as I don't have the inclination to look up every player's number this year, and Player "QB #3" doesn't make for exciting dynasty reading. However, once I get past the 4 years (hopefully this evening) and have all names I was planning on picking up a dynasty from that point :)

[MizzouRah]

I've been considering a dynasty quite a bit. I was thinking that I would wait until the numbers are all out of the system as I don't have the inclination to look up every player's number this year, and Player "QB #3" doesn't make for exciting dynasty reading. However, once I get past the 4 years (hopefully this evening) and have all names I was planning on picking up a dynasty from that point :)
:)

Looking foward to it!


Todd

[druez]

is there anyway to sim 4 years? without your coach being in charge of a team. Then at the end of four years, put him on the team you want em?

[JeeberD]

So, I decided to take Maryland on the road again, but this time to a much easier school (and place to play), UTEP.

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[moriarty]

The only slow downs I've seen are during the cut-aways after a play. I've seen no slow downs in-game.

Would someone who is experiencing slowdowns on the Xbox please describe it? I mean, it is just overall sluggishness, or does the game suddenly slow down during certain points of the action?

I've noticed that gameplay is consistently slower on mine compared with the practice mode, but I don't know if I should try for a new disk or if that's just the way the game is. Since it's a consistent speed (i.e. it doesn't slow down during specific actions or plays) it seems to be quite playable.

[CraigSca]

http://www.teenplanetforums.com/images/smilies/stern.gif

Sorry about that :) - blame EA as they gave UTEP an overall grade in the "C"-range.

[CraigSca]

Would someone who is experiencing slowdowns on the Xbox please describe it? I mean, it is just overall sluggishness, or does the game suddenly slow down during certain points of the action?

I've noticed that gameplay is consistently slower on mine compared with the practice mode, but I don't know if I should try for a new disk or if that's just the way the game is. Since it's a consistent speed (i.e. it doesn't slow down during specific actions or plays) it seems to be quite playable.

Just a note - I still play on the PS2, so my comment on slowdowns only occurring after play is stopped may only be for the PS2 version.

On a side note, I pre-ordered the game through amazon.com and had the game on my doorstep Wednesday morning. Today, I had to head to the local Circuit City to get a VCR/DVD combo as our VCR threw up after one too many Veggie Tales/Kid Songs helpings. On a lark, I looked for NCAA 2005 for the PS2 and XBox - they had NO copies available (but plenty of NCAA 2004 :rolleyes: ).

Regarding passing...during work hours I've been setting up some matchups and having the game play itself. Passing percentages do seem to be a little low in this mode, though total yardage and scoring seem to be right. I may have to hike up some of the completion sliders, but I'm hoping that doesn't adversely effect the rest of the game and throw it out of balance. I'm trying to get these settings right before I begin any dynasty.

[Kodos]

is there anyway to sim 4 years? without your coach being in charge of a team. Then at the end of four years, put him on the team you want em?


Start a dynasty with 2 teams. Have the coach you want to keep quit his job before playing your first game. Then, when you want him to coach after 4 years, just have him sign up for a job.

[Troll]

Pump fakes help the passing out alot IMHO. I just burnt Tennessee with a pump fake, the LB bit on it and allowed me to throw it over the middle to my WR who had the CB beat on a slant.

[korme]

I instinctively pump fake every play.

[Eaglesfan27]

:)

Looking foward to it!


Todd

Thanks :)

Also in regards to the latest posts in this thread, I love having the pump fake being controlled by the right stick.