Madden 2006 and NCAA 2006 info - Page 7

Suicane75 · 07-02-2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yes.

Sweet, thanks much.

DanGarion · 07-02-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yes.

Wow!

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-02-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Wow!

Awesome!!!!

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Wow!

Suicane75 · 07-02-2005, 04:37 PM

That little guy is so cute. Unbanned.

DanGarion · 07-02-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

That little guy is so cute. Unbanned.

Booya!

jbmagic · 07-02-2005, 05:06 PM

is there a coach mode in ncaa 2005? where you just pick the plays and the game runs it.

TargetPractice6 · 07-02-2005, 05:08 PM

At around 2pm it was reported on a UK message board that the CompUSA just down the street from me is sell it. By now I'd imagine they are either sold out or pulled it off the shelves. Trying to decided whether to get dressed and go look...

jbmagic · 07-02-2005, 05:29 PM

Stamina issue????

http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99316

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 05:32 PM

That server is too busy for me to access right now (as it has been most of the time for the past few days.)

Pumpy Tudors · 07-02-2005, 06:00 PM

OK, I went to CompUSA, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, K-Mart (!), and Toys R Us today. I asked about it at CompUSA and was told that it's out on the 11th. I didn't even bother asking at Wal-Mart or Best Buy. The girl who works electronics at K-Mart was at lunch, and her replacement didn't know if the game was out. I actually saw the game at Toys R Us in the case behind the counter. They had about 15 copies (maybe 6 XBox and 9 PS2), but I was told that they weren't allowed to sell it yet. The guy at Toys R Us actually tried to push "ESPN College Football" on me. Excuse me? Uncle Pillsbury Doughboy? There IS no ESPN College Football. Anyway, after I made it very clear that I didn't want anything except NCAA 2006, he finally told me that they couldn't sell it.

There's no point in me going to Gamestop on the 5th because I didn't preorder from there, but maybe I'll try someplace else. I'm still not optimistic, though. Oh, well. I'll give it another shot on Tuesday.

rexallllsc · 07-02-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

is there a coach mode in ncaa 2005? where you just pick the plays and the game runs it.

What LA Best Buy had the game?

Ragone · 07-02-2005, 06:25 PM

Lemme save you all the trouble..

best buy/comp usa was ordered to pull it from the shelves

jbmagic · 07-02-2005, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rexallllsc

What LA Best Buy had the game?

just got back from best buy.

the one in Hawthorne did. but when i got there, the guy told me he doesnt have anymore left.

damn i was ready to pick it up with a new console. seems like xbox is the way to go.

i wait and get it all when it comes out if the reviews are still good.

Comey · 07-02-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragone

Lemme save you all the trouble..

best buy/comp usa was ordered to pull it from the shelves

It's not expected that they will, though. Seems like many have not. And the "order" is still just a rumor that, while possible, has not been confirmed (at least when I last checked. This may have changed.)

I think it's pointless, now. Just sell the game. Some stores are reporting lost business because other stores are selling it, and it's taking pre-orders away.

All in all, this should be an ABC Movie of the Week.

General Mike · 07-02-2005, 07:36 PM

I want this game Now!

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-02-2005, 07:36 PM

I heard Al Qaeda hijacked a shipment of the game in hopes the youth of America will revolt against the MAN.

rexallllsc · 07-02-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

I think it's pointless, now. Just sell the game. Some stores are reporting lost business because other stores are selling it, and it's taking pre-orders away.

Exactly. That's why I think everyone will break street on 7/5

CraigSca · 07-02-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

Stamina issue????

http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99316

I can't access that thread from this PC, but I saw something about this. The guy said he saw no swapping out of running backs even after 6 or 7 rushes in a row. He said he was only playing 5 minute quarters (though I'm not sure that would make too much of a difference). Still, if that's the BIG problem this game has, I'm ok with that.

jbmagic · 07-02-2005, 08:11 PM

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I can't access that thread from this PC, but I saw something about this. The guy said he saw no swapping out of running backs even after 6 or 7 rushes in a row. He said he was only playing 5 minute quarters (though I'm not sure that would make too much of a difference). Still, if that's the BIG problem this game has, I'm ok with that.

here some comments from that post at maddenmania.

"Some have noted they didn't see any halfbacks get subbed out in games during videos. That led me to t hink, what the heck is going on? To me there seem to be a couple of things. Right off the bat, I think they definitely wanted to make it so a high-stamina, impact-type RB could carry the ball all game ala LaDanian Domlinson at TCU or something. Also, Stamina is affected by what level you're playing on and the production of the running back. After a big play, rarely will you notice the HB getting tired. On varsity level, I could carry as much as I wanted with DeAngelo Williams and he wouldn't really go below 90% - I put it on Heisman and he tired out much more quickly, but still was able to stay in the game.

I put in a backup RB (84 stamina) and he was below 80% after three carries. I had one WR who was tired all game, (not catching passes) and the other one wasn't tired. Seems like stamina is now more "cumulative" than before, if you have a tired RB and the other team has the ball for awhile, he won't necessarily come back 100%. And the difference between a 95% and an 85% stamina is pretty big - Overall, I haven't reached any solid conclusions as to whether I "like this" better than before, or whether it's the right way to go about it."

"I saw the same problems, I have been playing on All-American and my RB got tired more than any other player, even when I wasn't running with him. It does not bother me that much, it seems like they would get tired more than any other player on the field"

General Mike · 07-02-2005, 09:12 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that as far as stamina goes, it's cumulative for the game, so if a guy carries the ball a ton in the 1st quarter, when you get to the 4th he's going to be running on fumes, where if you swap in your backups early, you can get good production all game long.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 09:13 PM

Yeah, if that is the BIG problem with the game, I'll be dancing with joy.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-02-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

here some comments from that post at maddenmania.

"Some have noted they didn't see any halfbacks get subbed out in games during videos. That led me to t hink, what the heck is going on? To me there seem to be a couple of things. Right off the bat, I think they definitely wanted to make it so a high-stamina, impact-type RB could carry the ball all game ala LaDanian Domlinson at TCU or something. Also, Stamina is affected by what level you're playing on and the production of the running back. After a big play, rarely will you notice the HB getting tired. On varsity level, I could carry as much as I wanted with DeAngelo Williams and he wouldn't really go below 90% - I put it on Heisman and he tired out much more quickly, but still was able to stay in the game.

I put in a backup RB (84 stamina) and he was below 80% after three carries. I had one WR who was tired all game, (not catching passes) and the other one wasn't tired. Seems like stamina is now more "cumulative" than before, if you have a tired RB and the other team has the ball for awhile, he won't necessarily come back 100%. And the difference between a 95% and an 85% stamina is pretty big - Overall, I haven't reached any solid conclusions as to whether I "like this" better than before, or whether it's the right way to go about it."

"I saw the same problems, I have been playing on All-American and my RB got tired more than any other player, even when I wasn't running with him. It does not bother me that much, it seems like they would get tired more than any other player on the field"

I like this feature seems more realistic. Now if they can only fix the catching problems.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 09:20 PM

I just re-read this. They already announced that they have cumulative fatigue throughout the game where the maximum percentage of energy is lower in the 4th quarter than the 1st or 2nd quarter. Doesn't seem like a bug to me.

CraigSca · 07-02-2005, 09:32 PM

People have been talking on the forums all day about Compusa. If you go on their website now it says "sold out". go figure.

MizzouRah · 07-02-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

It's not expected that they will, though. Seems like many have not. And the "order" is still just a rumor that, while possible, has not been confirmed (at least when I last checked. This may have changed.)

I think it's pointless, now. Just sell the game. Some stores are reporting lost business because other stores are selling it, and it's taking pre-orders away.

All in all, this should be an ABC Movie of the Week.

Agreed. I think EA does this shit on purpose. Let a few people talk about how the game is.. which, in turn really makes people want to get it. I think it's all a show by EA.

I'll be reading some impressions by you all since my copy from DVD Planet will probably be a week or so after release.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Agreed. I think EA does this shit on purpose. Let a few people talk about how the game is.. which, in turn really makes people want to get it. I think it's all a show by EA.

I'll be reading some impressions by you all since my copy from DVD Planet will probably be a week or so after release.

I'll be posting some impressions once I get it. I'm also debating on whether a Race for the Heisman dynasty would be worth reading. Probably not, since I'm not set up for graphics capture from my X-Box.

General Mike · 07-02-2005, 10:17 PM

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I'll be posting some impressions once I get it. I'm also debating on whether a Race for the Heisman dynasty would be worth reading. Probably not, since I'm not set up for graphics capture from my X-Box.

I was gonna do one. Walk-on at Rutgers. You know.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-02-2005, 10:39 PM

I have my video capture set up. Maybe I'll do a Race for the Heisman, but it all depends on what mood I'm in when I (finally) get the game.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-02-2005, 10:55 PM

Lots of people with "VERY good sources" on various sites stating that EB Games (and presumably other chains) will be able to sell the game by the 5th.

illinifan999 · 07-02-2005, 11:11 PM

I wish it would either come out tomorrow or the 12th, I'll be in Upper Michigan for a baseball tournament from the 8th-11th. I don't think I'll be able to live with only 3 days of it before a trip. :x

CraigSca · 07-03-2005, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Lots of people with "VERY good sources" on various sites stating that EB Games (and presumably other chains) will be able to sell the game by the 5th.

Eagle - who are these very good sources? Is it just the load of garbage from MM? I don't trust any of those guys, really.

I'd hate to be a retail game store manager right now. Does this happen with all the hot games? Having to deal with these kids 24 hours a day would make me want to put a plastic bag over my head until the sweet bliss of asphyxiation sets in.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-03-2005, 12:25 AM

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Eagle - who are these very good sources? Is it just the load of garbage from MM? I don't trust any of those guys, really.

I'd hate to be a retail game store manager right now. Does this happen with all the hot games? Having to deal with these kids 24 hours a day would make me want to put a plastic bag over my head until the sweet bliss of asphyxiation sets in.

Actually, I'm seeing the same crap propagated on utopiafootball, MM, operationsports, and even EAsports board. 95% of me believes it is unreliable garbage (hence the quotes) but part of me really wants to believe it will come out by the 5th. I'm on call this entire weekend (until 8:00 AM on the 4th) but am off the 4th and 5th and getting this game would be a nice makeup for what has been a horrendous call

CraigSca · 07-03-2005, 12:41 AM

Yeah, the 5th would be nice. I'm not going to get my hopes up, however. It's really funny the frenzy that this has started. In two weeks, this entire topic will be the yawner of a lifetime. The anger thrown in EA's direction is quite hysterical, as if their releasing the game when they said they would is some sort of personal attack on the teenagers of America.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-03-2005, 01:02 AM

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Yeah, the 5th would be nice. I'm not going to get my hopes up, however. It's really funny the frenzy that this has started. In two weeks, this entire topic will be the yawner of a lifetime. The anger thrown in EA's direction is quite hysterical, as if their releasing the game when they said they would is some sort of personal attack on the teenagers of America.

We all know it's a plan by Osama and his legions of fanatics.
Oh! anybody have info on the passing/catching game? All the crap is about RFTH. Nobody seems to care if the passing game has improved or staed the same.

jbmagic · 07-03-2005, 02:28 AM

are you guys going to wait a week or so, to see what some people impressions of playing the game before buying it? Especially the problems with NCAA 2004 you wil think its best to wait and see.

i think its better to wait and see if there going to be any problems with NCAA 2005 before buying it.

why the rush to get it as soon it comes out?

CraigSca · 07-03-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

We all know it's a plan by Osama and his legions of fanatics.
Oh! anybody have info on the passing/catching game? All the crap is about RFTH. Nobody seems to care if the passing game has improved or staed the same.

Chem,

We spoke about this earlier in the thread. All indications from the other websites are that the huge amount of dropped passes has been fixed, There are still dropped passes, but those are mostly of the longer variety. The short passing game can easily be low risk with a high completion percentage. There are no longer psychic defensive backs in the game.

JBMagic, I pre-ordered months ago after I heard one of the producers of the game specifically state that dropped passes have been toned down. That's what killed the game for me last year. Once I heard that was "fixed", it became a no-brainer for me.

Philliesfan980 · 07-03-2005, 06:37 AM

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Chem,

We spoke about this earlier in the thread. All indications from the other websites are that the huge amount of dropped passes has been fixed, There are still dropped passes, but those are mostly of the longer variety. The short passing game can easily be low risk with a high completion percentage. There are no longer psychic defensive backs in the game.

JBMagic, I pre-ordered months ago after I heard one of the producers of the game specifically state that dropped passes have been toned down. That's what killed the game for me last year. Once I heard that was "fixed", it became a no-brainer for me.

Thats great to know.

I don't know where you are in DE, but I'm fairly close to Wilmington. I wonder if the Best Buy / CompUSA combo down there were some of the stores selling early, and since have pulled.

MizzouRah · 07-03-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I'll be posting some impressions once I get it. I'm also debating on whether a Race for the Heisman dynasty would be worth reading. Probably not, since I'm not set up for graphics capture from my X-Box.

I know you will.. and I'm looking foward to them. I'm skipping the race for heisman and digging right into a Missouri career.. I'm sure the extra wait time I have will let me see ANY slider changes and other issues that pop up.

MizzouRah · 07-03-2005, 09:45 AM

dola,

Looks like Heisman out of the box is the level to play on..

From AuburnAlumni over at OS:

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First off...I have to say...

This game plays almost a perfect game of football on Heisman level right out of the box for "veterans" of the series. I'll try to expound on that as best I can..but you'll be pleasantly surprised to see just how nice it is to play on Heisman and have the CPU play WELL and not CHEAP.

1. The front four pass rush is BACK. I played a friend (Bama fan) in another AU vs UA game on Heisman. I DID NOT BLITZ A SINGLE TIME the whole game...because my DEs (92 and 91 rated) combined for 10 hurries and 5 sacks. It even showed Brodie Croyle congratulating Brandon Cox at the end of the game WITH TURF IN HIS HELMET!! lol

2. Penalties will need to be jacked up if you want realistic settings. I have seen very few so far.

3. If you sack the QB and really lay the wood on him..he has a good chance of coughing up the ball...VERY VERY NICE.

4. Stay in the pocket or your dead. Seriously. Good DEs will eat you for lunch if you get cute and drop back 10-15 yards (ALSO a nice addition).

5. Slants work, curls work, HB screens work, QB screens work, Reverses work, I've tried them all. Have yet to have a play that didn't at least have a CHANCE for success. Welcome to another 50% of your available playbooks folks.

6. Deep Balls are not automatic. Deep balls are also not impossible. Some DBs bat balls. Sometimes they get beat. The point is..there is a nice MIX of "you win some, you lose some" this year in the passing game.

All in all...I've played 4 full games now...I've played on AA, I've played on Heisman, I've played a Human opponent.

They got it right folks....they flat out got it right. DO NOT WORRY.

I have a house full of guys now and we have an Auburn LSU game going onscreen. I'll be back with more specific impressions shortly.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-03-2005, 09:49 AM

JBmagic, no I've read enough impressions from enough people that I will be buying this ASAP.

Todd,

From everything I've read, I agree. Heisman level will be the way to go. I might play one or two games on AA to get a feel for the game, but I'll dig into Heisman fairly quickly from what I'm hearing. I'm glad the kick meter is reportedly a good speed on Heisman and not insanely quick.

The only real reason I'll be playing RFTH is that I doubt real names will be available upon release IF it releases early. I won't mind playing a RFTH with fake names. However, once Fairdale Kings has his Xbox rosters out, I'll be downloading them and starting a dynasty with USC (I know it might be too easy, but I can always start a second dynasty with a weak team if that is the case.)

CraigSca · 07-03-2005, 10:00 AM

You know, I've never been the type of guy who can play these games until I even get to Heisman mode. Most years I stay on AA and still lose my share of games. I'm afraid that if I try Heisman, all of a sudden my runningbacks will average 1.2 yards per carry as I'm not really Joe Gamer.

That was a great post from Operation Sports, Todd. Thanks for copy/pasting it!

jbmagic · 07-03-2005, 12:01 PM

any reports on how the running game is for the computer teams ?

any reports if running backs breaking over 20 yards a lot for human and computer teams still?

Eaglesfan27 · 07-03-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

any reports on how the running game is for the computer teams ?

any reports if running backs breaking over 20 years a lot for human and computer teams still?

The running for the computer is nasty on Heisman levels from reports. I may have to use some sliders to tone it down a bit. Teams that run a great deal IRL, stick to that plan in the game. A team like Florida still predominately passes. On AA and below, I've heard mixed reports on how effective the running game is (but it is still called frequently.)

There are reports that running backs still break some long runs, particularly if they are good, but the word is that it seems much more realistic than in past years.

Also, the best news to me is that kicking meter isn't super quick on Heisman level, and the speed cheat is gone on Heisman level!

dervack · 07-03-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

any reports if running backs breaking over 20 years a lot for human and computer teams still?

College players can only play for 4 years. I have never seen a college athlete break 20 years.

jbmagic · 07-03-2005, 01:53 PM

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College players can only play for 4 years. I have never seen a college athlete break 20 yards.

fix it

thanks

CraigSca · 07-03-2005, 11:13 PM

Sigh - Best Buy's site says they have it at my local store, so I buy it (though I pre-ordered elsewhere). It then says it's released on the 12th and I'll receive an email when it's available. I'm so lame

Eaglesfan27 · 07-03-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

Sigh - Best Buy's site says they have it at my local store, so I buy it (though I pre-ordered elsewhere). It then says it's released on the 12th and I'll receive an email when it's available. I'm so lame

You aren't the only one to fall for this

I called my EB games before they closed today, and they said the street date is still the 12th

Pumpy Tudors · 07-03-2005, 11:32 PM

Best Buy's website says that it's in stock at all five of the stores closest to me. I had thought about trying to buy it and then go pick it up, but I changed my mind. It looks like I made the right decision.

Today, I called the EBGames at which I preordered the game, and they insist that it'll be available on the 12th at midnight. I'll try CompUSA tomorrow (if they're open) and maybe Tuesday to see if they've got it, but if I can't find it by the 5th, I guess I'll give up until the 12th.

I don't trust anybody at Utopia Football or Operation Sports, but if anyone on this board gets firsthand word of the game possibly being released before the 12th, please let me know so I can continue the hunt after Tuesday.

Strangely, as frustrating as it is to not have the game yet, I'm having a lot of fun looking for it.

Izulde · 07-03-2005, 11:37 PM

I pre-ordered mine at Gamestop today during my break.

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jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Stamina issue???? http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99316 Last edited by jbmagic : 07-02-2005 at 08:12 PM.

07-02-2005, 05:32 PM	#310
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	That server is too busy for me to access right now (as it has been most of the time for the past few days.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-02-2005, 06:00 PM	#311
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	OK, I went to CompUSA, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, K-Mart (!), and Toys R Us today. I asked about it at CompUSA and was told that it's out on the 11th. I didn't even bother asking at Wal-Mart or Best Buy. The girl who works electronics at K-Mart was at lunch, and her replacement didn't know if the game was out. I actually saw the game at Toys R Us in the case behind the counter. They had about 15 copies (maybe 6 XBox and 9 PS2), but I was told that they weren't allowed to sell it yet. The guy at Toys R Us actually tried to push "ESPN College Football" on me. Excuse me? Uncle Pillsbury Doughboy? There IS no ESPN College Football. Anyway, after I made it very clear that I didn't want anything except NCAA 2006, he finally told me that they couldn't sell it. There's no point in me going to Gamestop on the 5th because I didn't preorder from there, but maybe I'll try someplace else. I'm still not optimistic, though. Oh, well. I'll give it another shot on Tuesday. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-02-2005, 07:36 PM	#316
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I want this game Now! __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

07-02-2005, 07:36 PM	#317
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	I heard Al Qaeda hijacked a shipment of the game in hopes the youth of America will revolt against the MAN. __________________ Toujour Pret

07-02-2005, 04:37 PM	#305
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	That little guy is so cute. Unbanned.

07-02-2005, 05:06 PM	#307
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	is there a coach mode in ncaa 2005? where you just pick the plays and the game runs it.

07-02-2005, 05:08 PM	#308
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	At around 2pm it was reported on a UK message board that the CompUSA just down the street from me is sell it. By now I'd imagine they are either sold out or pulled it off the shelves. Trying to decided whether to get dressed and go look...

07-02-2005, 06:25 PM	#313
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Lemme save you all the trouble.. best buy/comp usa was ordered to pull it from the shelves

07-02-2005, 09:12 PM	#321
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Yeah, I'm pretty sure that as far as stamina goes, it's cumulative for the game, so if a guy carries the ball a ton in the 1st quarter, when you get to the 4th he's going to be running on fumes, where if you swap in your backups early, you can get good production all game long. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

07-02-2005, 09:13 PM	#322
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Yeah, if that is the BIG problem with the game, I'll be dancing with joy. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-02-2005, 09:20 PM	#324
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I just re-read this. They already announced that they have cumulative fatigue throughout the game where the maximum percentage of energy is lower in the 4th quarter than the 1st or 2nd quarter. Doesn't seem like a bug to me. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-02-2005, 09:32 PM	#325
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	People have been talking on the forums all day about Compusa. If you go on their website now it says "sold out". go figure. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-02-2005, 10:39 PM	#329
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I have my video capture set up. Maybe I'll do a Race for the Heisman, but it all depends on what mood I'm in when I (finally) get the game. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-02-2005, 10:55 PM	#330
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Lots of people with "VERY good sources" on various sites stating that EB Games (and presumably other chains) will be able to sell the game by the 5th. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-02-2005, 11:11 PM	#331
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	I wish it would either come out tomorrow or the 12th, I'll be in Upper Michigan for a baseball tournament from the 8th-11th. I don't think I'll be able to live with only 3 days of it before a trip. :x __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

07-03-2005, 12:41 AM	#334
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Yeah, the 5th would be nice. I'm not going to get my hopes up, however. It's really funny the frenzy that this has started. In two weeks, this entire topic will be the yawner of a lifetime. The anger thrown in EA's direction is quite hysterical, as if their releasing the game when they said they would is some sort of personal attack on the teenagers of America. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-03-2005, 02:28 AM	#336
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	are you guys going to wait a week or so, to see what some people impressions of playing the game before buying it? Especially the problems with NCAA 2004 you wil think its best to wait and see. i think its better to wait and see if there going to be any problems with NCAA 2005 before buying it. why the rush to get it as soon it comes out?

07-03-2005, 09:49 AM	#341
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	JBmagic, no I've read enough impressions from enough people that I will be buying this ASAP. Todd, From everything I've read, I agree. Heisman level will be the way to go. I might play one or two games on AA to get a feel for the game, but I'll dig into Heisman fairly quickly from what I'm hearing. I'm glad the kick meter is reportedly a good speed on Heisman and not insanely quick. The only real reason I'll be playing RFTH is that I doubt real names will be available upon release IF it releases early. I won't mind playing a RFTH with fake names. However, once Fairdale Kings has his Xbox rosters out, I'll be downloading them and starting a dynasty with USC (I know it might be too easy, but I can always start a second dynasty with a weak team if that is the case.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 07-03-2005 at 09:51 AM.

07-03-2005, 10:00 AM	#342
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	You know, I've never been the type of guy who can play these games until I even get to Heisman mode. Most years I stay on AA and still lose my share of games. I'm afraid that if I try Heisman, all of a sudden my runningbacks will average 1.2 yards per carry as I'm not really Joe Gamer. That was a great post from Operation Sports, Todd. Thanks for copy/pasting it! __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-03-2005, 12:01 PM	#343
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	any reports on how the running game is for the computer teams ? any reports if running backs breaking over 20 yards a lot for human and computer teams still? Last edited by jbmagic : 07-03-2005 at 01:52 PM.

07-03-2005, 11:13 PM	#347
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Sigh - Best Buy's site says they have it at my local store, so I buy it (though I pre-ordered elsewhere). It then says it's released on the 12th and I'll receive an email when it's available. I'm so lame __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-03-2005, 11:32 PM	#349
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Best Buy's website says that it's in stock at all five of the stores closest to me. I had thought about trying to buy it and then go pick it up, but I changed my mind. It looks like I made the right decision. Today, I called the EBGames at which I preordered the game, and they insist that it'll be available on the 12th at midnight. I'll try CompUSA tomorrow (if they're open) and maybe Tuesday to see if they've got it, but if I can't find it by the 5th, I guess I'll give up until the 12th. I don't trust anybody at Utopia Football or Operation Sports, but if anyone on this board gets firsthand word of the game possibly being released before the 12th, please let me know so I can continue the hunt after Tuesday. Strangely, as frustrating as it is to not have the game yet, I'm having a lot of fun looking for it. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-03-2005, 11:37 PM	#350
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I pre-ordered mine at Gamestop today during my break. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

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