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  • PaleVermilion
    Rookie
    • May 2010
    • 281

    #16
    Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

    All the fixes...


    Key Additions

    Brand new replay camera suite
    โ€ข New free-flight camera
    โ€ข Sideline and Endzone cameras including ball lock, pan and tele-zoom function
    โ€ข Two new player-centric cameras including zoom and rotation function
    โ€ข Ball camera including zoom and rotate
    โ€ข Complete replay suite functionality added to Tackle Alley
    โ€ข Added pause/play to all replay cameras for greater footage control
    โ€ข Added ability to remove OSD for clean footage capture
    Offensive Gameplay Camera

    The camera on offense has been pulled back and raised a little. This still keeps the feeling of being down in the action, but provides a slightly wider view and vision over the line.

    Expanded Playbook

    An Extra 59 Offensive plays consisting of these formations:
    โ€ข Ace โ€“ Double Tight End
    โ€ข Spread โ€“ 4 Wide
    โ€ข Bunch โ€“ Bunch right
    โ€ข Empty โ€“ 5 WR!!
    โ€ข T-form โ€“ Old fashioned power football, 3 running backs in the backfield
    An Extra 51 Defensive plays have been included consisting of these formations:
    โ€ข 44 โ€“ 4 Defensive linemen, 4 linebackers.
    โ€ข 46 โ€“ Traditional old school defense born of Buddy Ryan
    โ€ข 33 โ€“ Nickel package with 3 defensive linemen and 3 linebackers
    โ€ข 3 Deep โ€“ 7 defensive backs package with 3 deep across the back.
    Gameplay Enhancements


    Improved Passing Game & Reduced Interception Frequency

    Following valuable feedback from reviews and Backbreaker forums, we managed to tweak elements of the AI and animation that will help make passing a more effective way to gain yards. Here is a summary of the changes:
    โ€ข Weโ€™ve improved the O-Line for teams throughout the game. This will give you a little longer in the pocket to make your reads correctly and go through your progression.
    โ€ข Weโ€™ve increased the passing animation speed and increased the minimum distance where a long windup will be required. You will now be able to execute the pass more quickly and hit your target more effectively.
    โ€ข There were too many dropped passes to the flats. Weโ€™ve introduced a new pass classification for these simple passes and have ramped up the accuracy of the QB when performing this type of pass.
    โ€ข The accuracy of QBs has been increased across the board.
    โ€ข Defensive Backs now fully respect their visibility cone, only seeing interception opportunities when appropriate. The DBs will continue with the assigned role until the either โ€œseeโ€ the need to change, or โ€œhearโ€ the need to change, which is typically about 1-2 seconds after the snap.
    โ€ข Weโ€™ve tweaked the amount your QB will lead a receiver when activated.
    User Interceptions and User Controlled Catching

    Following community feedback, the user is now given full control over interception attempts when controlling a defensive player. Interception attempts are made by pressing the left trigger (focus mode), ie. by actively looking towards the ball as it comes in.
    Wide Receiver catching in Pro Mode now also uses this mechanic (i.e. press left trigger when ball is approaching). To signal an incoming ball, the user-controlled WR will be highlighted red when targeted by the QB.

    QB AI Logic

    The QB AI has received a major overhaul. Firstly, the opposition QB will now recognise double coverage better. He is also more likely to throw the ball away rather than risk a throw / take a sack. This results in fewer AI interceptions and sacks. Weโ€™ve also reworked the QB receiver selection logic and increased prioritisation of throwing to the primary.

    Show and Hide Blitz

    New ability to show and hide blitz, pre-snap (RB on Xbox 360 / R1 on PS3).

    Jukes and spins

    The animation speed of these has been increased and better linked to a playerโ€™s agility attribute.

    Improved AI Time Management, Audibles and Play-calling

    Sophistication of timeout and play selection has been improved. Additionally, the AI is more likely to flip their selected play depending on the situation.

    Improved Pocket Protection

    Following numerous tweaks, the pocket is more solid. Pocket time now averages around 5 seconds and is all linked to the playersโ€™ attributes.

    Opposition AI

    This has been given an overhaul and you should find your opponent much more of a threat. Weโ€™ve also rebalanced Easy, Medium and Hard settings. Also, you should be aware that all of the notes relating to AI, animation and behaviours above will apply to your opponent as well. These are game-wide changes.

    New RB Focus Mode

    When pressing the left trigger, the camera will turn upfield when the RB is heading towards the sidelines. This is NOT automatic โ€“ you need to press the left trigger to manually glance upfield.

    Stumble Mechanic

    We have added a stumble recovery mechanic for when your player has been knocked off course. To recover from a stumble, just press the Action button as quickly as possible.
    Bug Fixes & Other High Priority Issues

    Friendly Fire!

    Your players occasionally reacted too strongly to friendly physical impact. This happened especially when controlling a RB/FB and clashing with your line. Weโ€™ve dialled that back, which should make your running game more effective. Players will still react to the collision but will be less likely to be knocked down

    Penalties

    Users have been reporting a multitude of penalty issues. We have done a comprehensive review of all penalty complaints and bugs (including the infamous roughing-the-kicker) and have been able to resolve them. We believe you fill find this drastically improves the quality of the game.

    Online Gameplay

    โ€ข Reduced online lag.
    โ€ข Built in a new protection against people hacking the game to create a โ€œsuper teamโ€ and taking it online.
    โ€ข Removed the Cancel Stats Posting option as reported by the forum. People were abusing this to avoid losses showing up in their profile.
    โ€ข Fixed a number of other stat posting related issues.

    D-Line Startup speed

    Users playing as part of the D-Line were experiencing a slower-than-desired speed in getting off the mark due to a delay in input control. This has been solved.

    Too much Boom!

    Stopped โ€œBoomโ€ playing every kickoff. It now only occurs at the start of each half. Yay!

    Team Ratings

    Offense, Defensive and Overall ratings for teams have been recalculated and are now more accurate.

    Play Exploits

    Thanks to feedback from the forums we have put tweaks in place to prevent exploits on the following:

    โ€ข RB spinning through the line
    โ€ข QB sneak
    โ€ข FG block
    โ€ข Punt block
    โ€ข Nanoblitz


    Rule Fixes
    โ€ข Players must take 2 steps before they gain possession of a caught ball
    โ€ข Tipped punts and kick-offs that touch receiving team players and subsequently go out the back of the endzone no longer cause safeties (just touchbacks).
    โ€ข Intentional Grounding penalty now causes a loss of down.
    โ€ข Scrimmage kicks (punts/field goals) can only be returned by the kicking team if blocked before the line of scrimmage
    โ€ข Two Minute Warning will only stop the game clock after the play has ended.
    โ€ข Defensive/Offensive Pass interference rules are turned off when the ball touches a player.
    โ€ข Pre-snap penalties (Encroachment, Delay of Game, False Start) no longer stop the game clock.
    โ€ข Touchbacks and Safeties are determined by whoever intentionally touched the ball last, instead of whoever physically touched it last.
    โ€ข Failed field goals restart at the 20 yard line or the point the ball was kicked from (used to be from the 20 yard line or the previous LoS).
    โ€ข Improved Pass Interference detection.
    โ€ข Defensive Holding rule now active during punts.
    โ€ข Game clock is only stopped by a penalty if it is within the last 2 minutes of the first half, or the last 5 minutes of the second half.
    โ€ข No longer declaring a pass as incomplete if a player catches it in the air with their feet out of bounds (the feet must be grounded).
    โ€ข Fumbles on a 4th down, or within the Two Minute Warning, can only be advanced by the Defense or by the player who fumbled the ball.
    โ€ข Improved the "ball carrier" logic.
    โ€ข Now awarding a touchback when the punting team catches a non-live ball in the opponentโ€™s endzone
    โ€ข A ball is only considered blocked/batted if it changes the impetus of the ball.
    โ€ข Intercepting the ball before your own endzone but being carried into the endzone with momentum will now give a touchback instead of a safety.
    โ€ข If a QB fumbles a ball while in the motion of throwing (i.e. hands moving forwards), then this is now considered a forward pass.
    โ€ข Ineligible receiver downfield during a pass down penalty now excludes tight ends.

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    • huskerwr38
      MVP
      • Mar 2009
      • 1552

      #17
      Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

      I was just about to post that.

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      • LingeringRegime
        Hall Of Fame
        • Jun 2007
        • 17105

        #18
        Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

        It's updated in the second post of this thread. Thanks guys.

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        • Spin
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 2031

          #19
          Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

          damn, thats a pretty hefty list.
          __________

          |Washington Redskins| |Alabama Crimson Tide| |Boston Redsox| |Georgetown Hoyas|

          Originally posted by joedy
          My September 15th glitch is still broken even after downloading the latest patch... I won't be purchasing another one of your titles again.
          Originally posted by meep316
          You moron they didn't even put out a patch yet.
          LMAO

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          • spankdatazz22
            All Star
            • May 2003
            • 6224

            #20
            Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

            Lots of fixes/improvements - impressive list. Can't wait for it to drop; glad I held onto the game
            HBO's "The Wire" should rank as one of the top 10 shows EVER on tv - period

            XBL gamertag: d0meBreaker22 (that's a zero)

            congrats Steelers, city of Pittsburgh, and Steeler Nation - SIX TIME WORLD CHAMPS

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            • LingeringRegime
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jun 2007
              • 17105

              #21
              Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now



              New Screen of the Free Flight Camera:

              Free Flight Camera.jpg

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              • TheShizNo1
                Asst 2 the Comm Manager
                • Mar 2007
                • 26360

                #22
                Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                OMG OMG OMG!!! More plays! I'm like a little girl jumping up and down right now!
                Originally posted by Mo
                Just once I'd like to be the one they call a jerk off.
                Originally posted by Mo
                You underestimate my laziness
                Originally posted by Mo
                **** ya


                ...

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                • jaosming
                  MVP
                  • Feb 2006
                  • 1138

                  #23
                  Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                  did they really make all of those changes within Xbox's 4 megabyte limit? Or is this a DLC patch like Burnout Paradise/Fight Night r4
                  NBA 2K11 Community Site Mix
                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhmTCXbfBbQ

                  NBA 2K10 Community Site Mix
                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cndytDNb-c

                  The people say they're pretty good.

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                  • seriousluboy83
                    MVP
                    • Jan 2008
                    • 979

                    #24
                    Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                    yea buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                    What's Understood Ain't Gotta Be Explained...But You Don't Understand Me So Let Me Explain...o_0

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                    • Lisa_Bonami
                      Banned
                      • Aug 2003
                      • 1293

                      #25
                      Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                      I must be DREAMING....because I just passed out after reading this!


                      BackBreaker...your breaking my heart!!....I WANT YOU!....I NEED YOU!



                      Doing the 'need air hand fanning in front of my face while looking up at the ceiling' ;;;gasping;;;


                      Someone pinch me

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                      • bkrich83
                        Old Guy
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 71551

                        #26
                        Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                        Every change I asked for is in there and then some. Can't wait to give the game another shot.
                        Tracking my NCAA Coach Career

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                        • LingeringRegime
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 17105

                          #27
                          Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                          I am blown away at this list. I thought they would fix maybe four big problems, but I am amazed at how they listened to all the feedback.

                          Here is a word from Rob (associate producer) about when this bad boy will drop...

                          "Just to let everyone know, we are still not 100% sure of when the update will go live. Rest assured, we are NOT holding it back. It is currently going through the submission process and we will release it as soon as we can.

                          As soon as we know when it's due to hit, we'll let you know.

                          make sure you go to the Facebook page and share the stories and screens. That would be GREAT! leave comments too... that would be GREATHOUSE!

                          We're very happy with the changes and additions and we are sure you'll love playing it."

                          Cheers
                          Last edited by LingeringRegime; 08-02-2010, 11:26 AM.

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                          • Razom
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 28

                            #28
                            Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                            I wasn't expecting new plays let alone whole new formations this is awesome.

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                            • opd897
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 1095

                              #29
                              Re: Todd is telling what was fixed in support & feedback... On bb forums now

                              Looking forward to this. Much more than I had anticipated! Will probably have to go into the editor after the patch though and re-edit all my NFL teams / players. Will gladly do so though!
                              Originally posted by ImTellinTim
                              If I lived in Waco, I would find you and kick you right in the nuts.

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                              • jyoung
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Dec 2006
                                • 11157

                                #30
                                Re: Backbreaker Patch Details

                                Here comes the BOOM!

                                Definitely the most comprehensive fix list I have seen for any sports game this generation, and in so short a time, no less.

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