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[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Methlab

Are you serious? Football fans maybe, but football players no. You can NOT see what is going on all around you when you actually play football. It is a lot harder to execute plays when you are on the field. Football fans have never had the experience of realizing how hard it actually is to make reads and throws. It is not hiding AI flaws, it is showing you how hard it is to actually play football. You have no time and you have to be able to make quick decisions. You can easily "see what is going on" the more you play. I love this though. I really do. A lot of people will not have the skills to play this game and it should mean higher competition online. Linkboy = thanks!

People really need to stop with this "you'll love this if you've played football" thing. I've played football since 2nd grade and that doesn't stop the camera from being a negative in the game. Other people have already addressed this but you can't scream REALISM!! with the camera when players are glowing and look like robots. It's also funny how if people complain about the game they don't have skills. The game is not hard to play, the developers just made ridiculous decisions with the camera.

[reverend_heat]

Why is a person ripped every time they mention the camera angle in this game? I love the feel of the game, the tackles, blocking, etc. I don't like the camera though, it doesn't mean I or anyone else who feels similar is wrong. I fully understand that the devs wanted the on the field feel, thats great, they accomplished it. The problem is some people want to play the game with an elevated view. Again, we're not wrong in wanting that, just a preferred angle is all. Anyone who thinks they won't lose sales because of this is sorely mistaken. My point is simply, give us the option, in doing so make everybody happy, sell more copies, and we can avoid bickering like old women on this board.

[mrprice33]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

People really need to stop with this "you'll love this if you've played football" thing. I've played football since 2nd grade and that doesn't stop the camera from being a negative in the game. Other people have already addressed this but you can't scream REALISM!! with the camera when players are glowing and look like robots. It's also funny how if people complain about the game they don't have skills. The game is not hard to play, the developers just made ridiculous decisions with the camera.

And again, it's not realistic to have a vision of your own body taking up most of your field of vision.

I can't speak for anyone, but the reason I keep harping on control/camera issues in this game is that there is so much potential here. I was genuinely excited to try it out, and really disappointed once I actually played it. To me these design choices get in the way of me accessing the content that is ridiculously good (especially for a first-time dev) and it's a shame.

If they gave the user an optional standard camera, plus tightened up some of the AI/logic issues, this game could be the best one on the field. Instead, it's way too frustrating to recommend.

[TheWatcher]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eski33

The camera kills this game for me. Part of me thinks that the camera was implemented this way on purpose to hide AI flaws.

I mentioned that being a possibility once myself.

Nevertheless, the more I play this game the more I like it. The post-play camera work is very nice, and the animations really move pretty fluidly. Passing is tough though. I wish you could declare a primary target at the line rather than being forced into the CPU's choice.

[mrprice33]

you can, watcher. hold LT and push the right stick left or right.

[Romeclone]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheWatcher

I mentioned that being a possibility once myself. Nevertheless, the more I play this game the more I like it. The post-play camera work is very nice, and the animations really move pretty fluidly. Passing is tough though. I wish you could declare a primary target at the line rather than being forced into the CPU's choice.

You can... Hold the left trigger then scan through your recievers with the stick at the line. Makes a HUGE difference in the passing game.

[CreatineKasey]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheWatcher

I mentioned that being a possibility once myself. Nevertheless, the more I play this game the more I like it. The post-play camera work is very nice, and the animations really move pretty fluidly. Passing is tough though. I wish you could declare a primary target at the line rather than being forced into the CPU's choice.

Yeah you can. Hold the left trigger and use the R-stick to change it. This helps passing a LOT. If you know someone is being repetitive with playcalls you can immediately hand pick a route as a primary WR.

This game has been growing on me, too. I see the potential for online fun.

[SemperVictoria]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

People really need to stop with this "you'll love this if you've played football" thing. I've played football since 2nd grade and that doesn't stop the camera from being a negative in the game. Other people have already addressed...

Amen.

Like the camera view or not--more realistic it ain't.