New Features/Improvements for NCAA Football 13

[ReadyForTheShow]

It's never to early for wishful thinking or to bounce around some good ideas so what are the top improvements or new features you would like to see added to next years game?

My Wishlist: (in no particular order)

1. Updated Create-a-Player
I would love to see this feature taken to it's limits every year. While the current feature isn't lacking I feel like there is still not enough diversity when creating/editing players. I would love to see more additions to the new hair such as shorter dreads and long hair not in the form of dreadlocks. I also think the additions of Adidas as a brand for cleats and visors would also improve the games overall look.

2. Revamped Penalty System
While it may work for some people I hate the fact that every year in dynasty I am the least penalized team. While I do realize there are sliders and tuning that can adjust this so penalties are just ridiculous especially if you enter into the Instant Replay to see what happened.

3. Revamped Replay/Challenge Play
Now don't get me wrong this is a beautiful game and I am certainly a fan of the wipes and replays that are in the game but I wouldn't mind a more broadcast feel as it is weird to see an ESPN wipe and then get transported to a shot that isn't a real life styled replay. Mainly though the replays are the basis for a challenge, to an extent. So some how I would like to see this system re-done because there are way to many calls that are clearly missed or done wrong.

I have always been interested in having a system where the game recognizes three or so possible reasons for challenging because I have seen fumbles that I challenge and the game ends up thinking I want to challenge the spot of the ball.

I am sure I have more but those are 3 that would definitely improve my experience playing this game.

[Caulfield]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

NCAA13 release what each team's roster looks like one month before the game comes out, that will help reduce the time it takes to get rosters right after release

[j_baker09]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

Just some features i would like to see in no particular order ...

• 85 man rosters
• Duplicate #'s (The excuse they gave us this year was BS)
• KR and PR in RTG
• Adjustable camera angle for RTG
• Always need more player equipment/accessories
• Drop the mascot game (No one plays this)
• Mini games imported over from Madden, or at least give us our old mini games back (Mini games could be used in RTG instead of always being in a scrimmage type practice)
• The ability to set formation subs from the main menu, not just in game or in dynasty
• Revamped OL/DL and WR/DB interactions
• Ability to build new or upgrade stadiums in Dynasty mode
• (Will need to see how it works this year) But i expect they will need to make it easier to establish a running game out of the shotgun
• Added jump ball animations
• Different player types (Power RB's and speed RB's should feel completely different and have different animations)

[FightinSnydersKSU]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

-85 man rosters is the big one for me
-Formation Subs from the main menu and not just in game or dynasty
-Different sock styles/lengths (add pro style and colored) so now we could have black, white, or team color. K-state used to wear purple socks, i would love to bring that back it looked sweet.
-EA make the default sock length for all teams in '13 be medium! No one wears low socks anymore besides maybe some kickers.
-Lots more accesiories and equipment needs to be added
-The big ones for me are eye black and team colored shoes

[TheRegan]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

Just some features i would like to see in no particular order ...

• 85 man rosters
• Duplicate #'s (The excuse they gave us this year was BS)
• KR and PR in RTG
• Adjustable camera angle for RTG
• Always need more player equipment/accessories
• Drop the mascot game (No one plays this)
• Mini games imported over from Madden, or at least give us our old mini games back (Mini games could be used in RTG instead of always being in a scrimmage type practice)
• The ability to set formation subs from the main menu, not just in game or in dynasty
• Revamped OL/DL and WR/DB interactions
• Ability to build new or upgrade stadiums in Dynasty mode
• (Will need to see how it works this year) But i expect they will need to make it easier to establish a running game out of the shotgun
• Added jump ball animations
• Different player types (Power RB's and speed RB's should feel completely different and have different animations)

To be honest, I hated the mini-games on the PS2, they only succeded at ticking me off, though the option attack one was fun, except I wish I could choose only to do speed/power options, because I hate the triple option because you get stuck in the handoff aimation and can't dash away. I like the practices better, especially since they're supposed to be better this year.

[j_baker09]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

To be honest, I hated the mini-games on the PS2, they only succeded at ticking me off, though the option attack one was fun, except I wish I could choose only to do speed/power options, because I hate the triple option because you get stuck in the handoff aimation and can't dash away. I like the practices better, especially since they're supposed to be better this year.

I think the mini games were always fun to play, especially with a couple friends over or if you have 3 brothers like me. We are all real competitve and like to have tournaments for bragging rights. We like the mini games just because they take less time than having to wait ~30 min. for a whole game to complete. But i do agree with you that i didnt care for the mini games from NCAA Football. Madden mini game >>> NCAA mini games. But I like playing NCAA more than Madden because I'm a NCAA guy, so if they would just transfer over Madden's mini games i could have the best of both worlds . I doubt mini games take up mach space at all and they could switch it with mascot games which are god awful!

[speedy43]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

By biggest wish is for them to bring back medical redshirts

[BigE89]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

i think they should bring back the option to have a mouthpiece as well and i wish they would have color tab options for the visors

[carrybailey]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

-lager roster size
-better special teams play (VT style)
-better db/wr interaction (tall wr's go up over small dbs)
-medium sock length as default (PLEASE)
-new adidas uni's (ND/Mich throwbacks are sweet)
-dual numbers (esp. with larger rosters)
-fumbled/bad snaps
-and finally, neutral site games



With that said, I cant wait for 12 to be released on Tuesday. Im excited about the game and love the demo. These are just some minor additions I would like to see in lucky #13

[avwhitechic]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

zoom and tilt option for user-defined camera angles.

[EvanAllMighty4]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

1. 85 man rosters (A must)
2. Duplicate numbers (If I want everyone to have #99 I should be able to)
3. Continue advancing gameplay
4. More equipment/default medium socks
5. A better TeamBuilder

[Harrison_UNC_Barnes*]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

*Nike Sparq Camp for RTG or Recruiting(like the combine)
*UA All American Game
*KR & PR for RTG
*Spring training for RTG and Dynasty
*New Jersey fit & Player Model(players look to bulky)
*New sock heights example:Medium right above the calf
High right below the knee cap(like Patrick Peterson)
Full High goes all the way up
*New pro style sock selection
*New and every cleat from 09-12 TC as the base color(selectable)
*Senior Bowl
*Conference games should have there logo on the scoreboard instead of ESPN
thats all I could think of now.
*Arm Sleeves & Knee Pads

[d11king]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

Color based shoes!!

[Kaiser Wilhelm]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

13th game for teams playing AT Hawaii - Correct Schedules for EVERY team are a must to make this game better. Last year we lost Boise State vs Virginia Tech. Really?

Dynamic Conference Prestige - Let us shape a new NCAA Football realm. Nobody wants to see the SEC dominate for 60 years or the Sun Belt be a C+ conference when they have A+ schools like Alabama in them.

PC Roster Editor- Is what it is.

[eastynile]

Re: New Features/Improvements for NCAA13

Just some features i would like to see in no particular order ...

• 85 man rosters
• Duplicate #'s (The excuse they gave us this year was BS)
• KR and PR in RTG
• Adjustable camera angle for RTG
• Always need more player equipment/accessories
• Drop the mascot game (No one plays this)
• Mini games imported over from Madden, or at least give us our old mini games back (Mini games could be used in RTG instead of always being in a scrimmage type practice)
• The ability to set formation subs from the main menu, not just in game or in dynasty
• Revamped OL/DL and WR/DB interactions
• Ability to build new or upgrade stadiums in Dynasty mode
• (Will need to see how it works this year) But i expect they will need to make it easier to establish a running game out of the shotgun
• Added jump ball animations
• Different player types (Power RB's and speed RB's should feel completely different and have different animations)

^^All of these are great ideas.^^

The WR/DB interaction is the biggest weakness in the game right now. EA needs to get rid of mirroring. (Where a DB's footing mirrors the WR step for step) There are times that the DB will even be leading the WR in a route, and will make the proper cut before the WR does. DBs shouldn't be able to react to what they can't see. There also aren't nearly enough animations, especially for taller slower WRs. As good as the running game/blocking has gotten, the receiving part of the game is largely still broken. This should be the focus of NCAA 13.

Another shout out for custom stadiums/stadium improvements too. I've wanted this for years. I want to build a small school into a powerhouse, and playing in a dinky stadium takes away from that. Come on EA, you guys can make this happen.

A couple of other requests:

-Redo the commentary. Either get a new booth or start from scratch with Nessler and Herbstreit. (And Corso too. I like his banter with Kirk) This has been stale for a decade now. It should be a dynamic booth too, as in they should be able to stop talking and react to a big play as it's happening. (Look at how the commentators react to an alleyoop in NBA 2k11 as an example.) No more 80 yard TD runs while they're still yapping on about that 2 yard punt return 3 plays ago.

-Incorporate penalties better. Pass interference is a huge part of football, and EA hasn't included it in any football game since the PS1 days. Obviously DBs will need a discipline rating as some guys time their hits perfectly while others constantly get flagged. Most other penalties seem to be fixed with sliders, but EA should try to make their default settings better then.

-Include more than 10 faces. I know that the players have to be generic looking, but that doesn't mean that I should have 20 guys on my team who look like genetic twins. Make a few hundred stock faces or put in a random face generator. (A la Fallout or NBA 2k11)

In all fairness, I haven't played 12 yet. Based on the reviews and comments from others, these still sound like they typical issues in this game though.