Bottom Line Ticker Not Showing Up in Demo

[TIMB0B]

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If you have an Xbox, you have to set it to widescreen for the ticker to appear. If it's set to normal viewing it won't appear at all. If you don't have a widescreen TV for it to fit on you're out of luck.

I'd imagine it's the same problem on PS3 as well but have no idea.

Can't you set it to widescreen even with an SD tv? I recall back in the PS2 days you could set it to 4:3 or letterbox 16:9. Sure, the picture would be smaller set to letterbox on an SD tv, but you saw the widest angle possible.

[jd@os]

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Yeah, if you were playing Heisman Challenge, that's why. Only Dynasty mode has the ticker & studio updates.

So in the full retail version of the game, the ticker probably won't be there during quick (exhibition) games--just Dynasty games?

[TheBleedingRed21]

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So in the full retail version of the game, the ticker probably won't be there during quick (exhibition) games--just Dynasty games?

I think that it would.. maybe I am wrong but if it was not there, then what about studio updates? Will that only be in dynasty?

[Ziza9Noles94]

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So in the full retail version of the game, the ticker probably won't be there during quick (exhibition) games--just Dynasty games?

Yes, as there wouldn't be any scores to update you on in an exhibition game. Those are just one and done...no season long drama to keep tabs on.

[Colonel Reb]

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Can't you set it to widescreen even with an SD tv? I recall back in the PS2 days you could set it to 4:3 or letterbox 16:9. Sure, the picture would be smaller set to letterbox on an SD tv, but you saw the widest angle possible.

You can set your Xbox to widescreen if you want. If your TV is like mine though it won't fit right.

I've seen some TVs which let you change the ratio. Mine doesn't have that option, or if it does, I don't know how to do it.

I don't really understand why it's set up this way. The real ESPN ticker fits on my screen with a bit of distance to spare.

[IUxHOOSIERS]

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My TV is relatively small and when I set it too widescreen it looks terrible. Guess I won't have the ticker...

[ODogg]

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Sounds like some of you guys need to visit the TV thread here on OS and buy a new damned TV already...

[Boltman]

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Sounds like some of you guys need to visit the TV thread here on OS and buy a new damned TV already...

Exactly what I was thinking, we're in 2012 playing NCAA13 and flat, modern, HD tv's are cheaper than ever now a days.

Before anyone gets upset and says they can't afford it etc etc. I understand, if that is the case. Just get used to no ticker is all.

[Colonel Reb]

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My TV's about 7 years old, not an ancient dinosaur.

[BA2929]

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My TV's about 7 years old, not an ancient dinosaur.

In modern TV terms, 7 years is an ancient dinosaur.

Heck, the first Blu-ray disc was released after you bought your television and, depending on when you bought your TV, the XBOX 360 was either brand spankin' new or just a rumor.


I hate to break it to you, but your tv is old.

[K0ZZ]

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Prices of TV's are down huge. I bought a 26" Vizio in February for $300?

I was at Walmart the other day and a 32" Vizio was $199. They also had a 19" HDTV (Sansui) for $79. If you play games enough, the upgrade to HDTV is well worth it.

Relating back though, my ticker is on from start to finish in dynasty games, but like others have said it could be an issue with SD/Hd or wide screen settings.

[Colonel Reb]

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In modern TV terms, 7 years is an ancient dinosaur.

Heck, the first Blu-ray disc was released after you bought your television and, depending on when you bought your TV, the XBOX 360 was either brand spankin' new or just a rumor.


I hate to break it to you, but your tv is old.

My parents have a few TVs, 2 of which are both over 20 years old (one has got to be close to 30 by now) and still work, though they have to have special equipment to pick up any signals these days due to the move to different broadcasting. Their main TV is only a few years old though. A TV I had as a kid lasted nearly 15 years before it bit the dust a few years back. I know quite a few people with TVs several years old. These aren't computers we're talking about. Seven years is not exactly brand new but it's not that old either. I could afford a rather cheap new TV, but why bother if the one I've got is still working good?

At any rate, I don't see why it should mean there's no ticker to be put on the screen. This is the first game I've ever played where I'm missing an actual gameplay feature simply for not having a widescreen TV. All real TV tickers fit on there quite well so this is a problem with EA only, and this game only.

I can theoretically change my Xbox to widescreen but everything looks really skinny and the ticker is just barely visible anyway so it's kind of pointless.

[tHurley2010]

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The ticker not appearing is something I'm very unsure on. However, the ticker will not appear in exhibition games as the whole purpose of the ticker is to keep you up to date on games going on across the country. An exhibition game is just an isolated game.

[BA2929]

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My parents have a few TVs, 2 of which are both over 20 years old (one has got to be close to 30 by now) and still work, though they have to have special equipment to pick up any signals these days due to the move to different broadcasting. Their main TV is only a few years old though. A TV I had as a kid lasted nearly 15 years before it bit the dust a few years back. I know quite a few people with TVs several years old. These aren't computers we're talking about. Seven years is not exactly brand new but it's not that old either. I could afford a rather cheap new TV, but why bother if the one I've got is still working good?

At any rate, I don't see why it should mean there's no ticker to be put on the screen. This is the first game I've ever played where I'm missing an actual gameplay feature simply for not having a widescreen TV. All real TV tickers fit on there quite well so this is a problem with EA only, and this game only.

I can theoretically change my Xbox to widescreen but everything looks really skinny and the ticker is just barely visible anyway so it's kind of pointless.

I didn't say it wasn't a great TV that didn't work, just that it's old in terms of televisions nowadays. I'd say that if you don't have a television that can show at least 720p, then your television is old. I have old televisions still in my house I use all the time and they work great and one is easily 20 years old. However, I wouldn't say anything if I used that television for watching Blu-Rays and the old television cut off the edges of the picture. If you want 100% access to HD programming and gaming, I'd tell you to get a new television that can show off that technology.

And it isn't a gameplay feature. It's an aesthetic feature. It doesn't add or subtract from actually playing the game. You can still play the game but you just wont' be able to see the ticker. It's not like it's cutting off the QB and Center.

I'm sorry you can't see the ticker, it's pretty cool. But if you're going to use a television that doesn't have HD capabilities then I wouldn't expect everything in this generation of gaming/video to work correctly. I'm honestly surprised you haven't had any issues with things missing up to this point.

[dietdoubledew]

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I'm having this same problem on the early pass, not working a 19" HD monitor (not widescreen).
Got a 50" HDTV I can play on but the gf and son wont like me being on it much.... sucks.