NFL Head Coach 09 Producer Interview Questions

[Steve_OS]

You guys know the drill, submit your NFL Head Coach 09 questions here, we’ll do our best to get them answered by the Producers. Thanks in advance.

[Ninjoid]

1. With the game using the Madden engine what are the graphical differences between HC09 and Madden 09 (if any)? I'm presuming the engine is using Madden 09 - but this may not be the case - if so which engine is it using?

2. Is there field and uniform degradation during gameplay?

3. Can you view other side's games (as cpu v cpu) - could be used as a valuable scouting tool? Or are you restricted to only seeing your own side's games?

4. Tied into question 3 but if you're side doesn't make the playoffs are you able to watch any of the other playoff games..ie with the game having so much depth it would be a little disappointing imho to play a full season and just be told who has won the Superbowl - it would be a great addition if you could actually watch these games unfold (even if you're team isn't involved). That's what would happen irl.

5. What is the pre-season feature that EA have alluded to on their website - can they reveal any further info on this?

6. Are the players/coaches in the game editable (Names/Ratings etc)

7. What happens if you get fired half way through a season...does it just end or are you able to apply for other jobs as they crop up by playing through the remainder of the season - or do sackings only occur at the season end?

8. Relating to 7 - if you are sacked can you just pick a new team to coach within the same season or do you have to wait for job offers?

9. What are the difficulty levels? Which level would achieve the most realistic results/stats?

10. In-game sliders - what can they affect?

11. Are there any other personalities in the game apart from Adam Schefter. If so, what do they do/add to the game?

12. Will roster updates be available for the game? If so will this include downloadable content ie. player pics etc?

13. What is the roster cut-off point prior to the game going gold?

14. Are pre-season games included and will the CPU sub out it's starters accordingly in these games?

15. Are there any player/coach awards in the game? ie. weekly awards, season awards.

16. Do players get selected for the Pro Bowl along with the coaches? Is this game playable within the game?

17. Are you able to view stats or highlights from other side's games?

18. Will the Superbowl be held in different stadiums each season?

19. Will CPU teams attempt to upgrade their roster throughout the season? For example, if their #1 QB gets injured and is out for the season will they look to trade depending upon their season standing?

20. Josh Looman in the OS video touched upon how they have got the stats and number of plays about right - has this been polished and can they confirm that the stats/no. of plays will be statistically correct with the release version.

21. Relating to Q20 - is there a supersim feature? If so has this been tuned to produce realistic stats & no. of plays per game (this was poorly implemented in NCAA 08)

22. Do CPU teams sub accordingly in-game? Is there a sub in/out slider and will it work? Will the #2 replace the #1 at times during the game for example (due to fatigue).

23. Does the weather play any effect at gametime? eg. A cold day in Milwaukee when the Bucs come into town - will it have a detrimental effect on the away team?

24. During a game are you informed of the latest scores from around the league? So if you're locked in a battle for the wild card for instance, it would be good to know the latest scores from the other games that your closest challengers are playing in.

25. Are you able to view other team details? Roster, stats, depth chart etc. Bascially anything about all the NFL teams.

26. Will a free agent always sign with the team that gives him the most money or will he sign with the team that has the best chance to win? Does the free agent take into account the philosophy of the team and the players or is it all about money?

27. How realistic will penalties be during game play?

28. Is the game single player only? By this I mean can you have more than one player during a career...for example 2 friends playing with different teams or is it a max of one user for career mode?

29. Will there be a demo released? If so, any idea on a release date?

30. I realise it's still early and this is dependant upon many issues but what are the future plans for the product? Will there be a HC 2010?


Thanks Steve.
Mark

[JRod]

Will the CPU coaches have the same playbook throughout their entire career? Or do they change adding or subtracting plays to suit their playmakers.

It looks like HC is using the Madden 07 engine; has the interceptions been turned down?

Are their infinite number of playbooks the CPU coaches can have?

Does the CPU coaches create their own plays in the play creator?

[Dice]

1- Are you able to play 2-player in franchise?

2- One of the puzzling things about the first Head Coach was in the pre-season the CPU would not sub out their starters and let them play the whole game. Will that be fixed?


Thanks.

[Step2001]

Are the assistant coaches still going to get upset if there suggestions are not acted upon?

Example: QB Coach suggestioning I start 3rd string QB Richard Bartel over QB, Tony Romo!
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Will the assistants (upset) walk out of meeting and quit in mid-season?
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Can we resign coaches (extend their contracts) during the season?
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[M Dot]

Qustions:

1. Is there going to be any ability to import NCAA 09 draft classes into HC 09?

2. Will the college coaches be actual NCAA coaches that can be brought into a HC franchise?

[Spin]

is there an ask the coach feature for calling plays?

[SHO]

Can we import classes and edit players on our roster?