Why don't my players get excited?

[Herky]

I supposed this could have been posted in the atmosphere or impressions thread, but I hadn't seen this talked about yet. Recently I picked off a pass with Iowa at Iowa State as time expired in a tight game (21-15) at the goal-line to win the game. My players just stood around after it happened. No fire, no sense that they won the game. Why isn't there some sort of code written into the game that allows various players to go crazy after a big play in a key moment in the game? The standard jumping around is pretty old and that seems to be the only animation that occurs by my teammates. TD celebrations are OK, but I'm talking about the bench, and players around the one I'm controlling?

When I beat Iowa State in that manner, the players should have rushed the field. That's the type of celebration I'm looking for in that situation.

Maybe something to think about for 2011 but it's something I've wanted for the past few years on next gen.

[jeremym480]

If you've downloaded the patch, sometimes your player's will smile after a big play.

Unfourtanatly, that's about it.

[Ziza9Noles94]

Quote: Originally Posted by VikingFan4Ever

I supposed this could have been posted in the atmosphere or impressions thread, but I hadn't seen this talked about yet. Recently I picked off a pass with Iowa at Iowa State as time expired in a tight game (21-15) at the goal-line to win the game. My players just stood around after it happened. No fire, no sense that they won the game. Why isn't there some sort of code written into the game that allows various players to go crazy after a big play in a key moment in the game? The standard jumping around is pretty old and that seems to be the only animation that occurs by my teammates. TD celebrations are OK, but I'm talking about the bench, and players around the one I'm controlling? When I beat Iowa State in that manner, the players should have rushed the field. That's the type of celebration I'm looking for in that situation. Maybe something to think about for 2011 but it's something I've wanted for the past few years on next gen.

Your players have 'been there before'. They play the gam,e and control their emotions and just get the job done. Just a mature bunch of kids that don't get carried away with taunting and overly celebrating every good play.

[jeremym480]

Oh and on a side note, my girlfriend was bored the other day and was watching me play the National Championship game.

Keep in mind this is a someone who doesn't play video games and probably hasn't played since Mario Brothers (excluding some Wii games and Guitar Hero).

Late in the 4th quarter she turned away (I can't quite remember what she was doing maybe on the lap top or something). As she was distracted I finished the game and started looking at the post game stats.
Then she looked up at the TV and said "is the game over"??
And I said yes, I won the National Championship.
And was like "That's it?? They don't give you a trophy or anything"?
I said Nope that's it.

It should be an embarrassing day for the presentation department when a conversation like that goes down.

[HST]

The calmness of your players and the crowd is part of a new feature that was added this year. Previously you had "Wide Open Gameplay!" as a feature. This year you have "Season Showdown!" and the new feature where everyone, including the crowd, is lackadaisical and just generally bored. This new feature is being called "Insurance Seminar!, Wow I'm Kind of Drowsy!" What do you think of it so far?

[sois]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

Oh and on a side note, my girlfriend was bored the other day and was watching me play the National Championship game. Keep in mind this is a someone who doesn't play video games and probably hasn't played since Mario Brothers (excluding some Wii games and Guitar Hero). Late in the 4th quarter she turned away (I can't quite remember what she was doing maybe on the lap top or something). As she was distracted I finished the game and started looking at the post game stats. Then she looked up at the TV and said "is the game over"?? And I said yes, I won the National Championship. And was like "That's it?? They don't give you a trophy or anything"? I said Nope that's it. It should be an embarrassing day for the presentation department when a conversation like that goes down.

ahhahahahaahah thats an awesome story.

Maybe that should be the measuring stick for presentation. Did the girlfriend notice?

[edreedpicksix]

ea must bleed!

[TrevJo]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

Oh and on a side note, my girlfriend was bored the other day and was watching me play the National Championship game. Keep in mind this is a someone who doesn't play video games and probably hasn't played since Mario Brothers (excluding some Wii games and Guitar Hero). Late in the 4th quarter she turned away (I can't quite remember what she was doing maybe on the lap top or something). As she was distracted I finished the game and started looking at the post game stats. Then she looked up at the TV and said "is the game over"?? And I said yes, I won the National Championship. And was like "That's it?? They don't give you a trophy or anything"? I said Nope that's it. It should be an embarrassing day for the presentation department when a conversation like that goes down.

Yeah. Been there done that.