NFL Head Coach: Hands-on Q&A

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3. Would we be actually watching players on the field run the plays that we



yes, you auctally watch the plays on the field

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Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

Does this game require you to micro-manage everything, or can you delegate some tasks? Is it possible to sim through the actual games and/or practices?

Yup. You can sim through whatever you want at any time.
It might not be the best plan, but you can certainly do so.

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Quote: Originally Posted by sammyc521

Because you are not in control of the actually game...how does a weaker team like the Texans fare against a stronger team like the Seahawks? Would 'perfect' coaching result in a win or are you at odds already and should get concentrate on development for next year?

The latter, probably. Of course the Texans could win, but they'd probably lose 6 or 7 out of 10 times.

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Quote: Originally Posted by inkcil

Also, will there be an exhibition mode? I hope so.

Yes. There's a "Coach Now" exhibition mode.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. JimmyFly

I play Madden, NBA2k series and MVP 2005 on the PS2... I prefer the PS2 for these game b/c I like to use my 27 inch TV screen... I'd like to get a game that plays well on the pc for portability etc... My pc screen is about 14.5... Does this seem like a title that will be either a good fit or perhaps even a better fit for the pc? Thanks

If you don't play online much, I could easily see the PC as the best fit for NFL Head Coach. It'll certainly be the best-looking version.

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Quote: Originally Posted by dbeth

Oh, and a question for ya: how does the mic work for the game? (I didn't even know this existed until someone's earlier question)

I didn't try the headset myself. They guys that did had some trouble with it, but with 12 TVs running and people talking and conducting interviews all around, I'm not surprised.

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Quote: Originally Posted by zeig

sdrotar, Thanks for answering questions and your doing a great job. Question #1 Can I as a coach, ask the QB to scramble with the ball? (Michael Vick style) Question #2 Have you seen any injuries? Question #3 Is there a QB "fake the snap" command or does the QB do this automatically before the snap? Thanks in advance.

1) You can talk strategy with the QB, and one of the orders is to scramble when pressured. Anything else would require a bootleg play-call.

2) I didn't, but they are supposed to be in there, of course. Remember, this wasn't even "beta" code yet...

3) I honestly don't know on that one. I think it's automatic because I never saw a command for it - but that's no guarantee.

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Quote: Originally Posted by mman19

1. Will their be any sliders in this game. 2. Will the AI be built into the game so it actually reacts to the plays you call. 3. Would we be actually watching players on the field run the plays that we call. 4. Will we be able to make our own substitutions being specific to certain plays on certain downs. 5. If you call a play for a receiver and he's covered, will the QB automatically look for an open eligble player? Thanx.

1) Nope. No difficulty settings, either.
2) That's what I was told.
3) Absolutely. It's like watching a game of Madden.
4) I'm not sure at this point. Certainly, you can sub on any given play at the very least.
5) Of course. But if you've told him to "focus on the #1 receiver", he'll be less likely to.