I've got it, have a couple of questions

[Zeppelin8]

Hey guys;

As a casual football fan from Europe, first I've bought Madden & NCAA 09. Luckily, I found this game pretty cheap and bought it as well. I'm still casual, but I'm turning into a hardcore football gaming guy

I've run through an off-season, just to learn about menus and navigation. I also coached a quick game to see how it plays.

I think I'm liking it. I have a few questions though..

1) Some of the guys don't like this game at all. I like the slow pace, I like all kind of sports management games. So what's wrong with head coach 09? Bugs? Match Engine? Broken Sliders?

2) Seems like FPS is terrible. I'm on PS3 btw.

3) Any tips? Or any house rules? Some guys say that this game is too easy. I think my lack of knowledge in football will make it tougher for me.

[BrnwsBucksFanNC]

Re: I've got it, have a couple of questions

I think the reason some people dont like this game is because the differences in what the objective is. I am like you in that I also have madden and ncaa...but I play them for different reasons. When I want to be the star...the guy running in the touchdown or throwing the great pass...I play one of them. I really like to manage my team. That is what I love about this game. I spend alot of time in the managment side. But if someone really prefers the "playing" then this game is not going to appeal to them as much because the game executes your plan...while in the other games you...as the player...play a major part in that execution.

Also...some of the glitches can be annoying..and a little frustrating at times.

I hope you enjoy it though. It has quickly become my favorite game.

[Demonolith]

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Personally, don't bother with house rules untill you are thouroughly experienced with the game and find that it is becoming too easy

[erra]

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the only thing that makes me upset is seeing my 95 overall running back run backwards 10 yards to try to get away from a corner and seeing a tackler run for the guy with the ball and the turn away towards a guy about 4 yards to the left of him to i dunno stop the blocker? I like the idea and concept I just wish that some actions that seem common sense would happen a little better but I do like the idea behind play knowledge a guy can run the wrong play and how players can have off periods and how you can scout players and such I would like to see like a physical training session but maybe Im getting picky I love this game partly cause I can see how much potential it has.

[adembroski]

Re: I've got it, have a couple of questions

1. There are two newer slider threads in the slider forum. Read mine first... the other one doesn't have the instructions for making sure the sliders work... then read the other... his sliders are more up to date and play an overall better game.

2. I play on 360 and don't have an issue, but it's installed on my hard drive and thus performs well because of it. Yes, it is jerky.

3. House rules: Stay away from the "Insider" traits for GMs. Eliminate those, and it's a damn well balanced game.

[savsr]

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Zeppelin8

where are you in europe and where did you find Head Coach?!?!......i'm in the UK and cannot find it anywhere

[slacker2]

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Most bugs have been fixed by now (at least the really annoying ones). Sometimes my game will freeze but if you go back to a previoius save file your fine.

[jr86]

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Zeppelin8

where are you in europe and where did you find Head Coach?!?!......i'm in the UK and cannot find it anywhere

Try ebay.com, shipping from the states worldwide for like 12$

[b3organ]

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Zeppelin8

where are you in europe and where did you find Head Coach?!?!......i'm in the UK and cannot find it anywhere

I ordered mine from videogamesplus (canada) and recommend their services. No problems or clarifications with customs etc.

[b3organ]

Re: I've got it, have a couple of questions

Back to the topic.

1) It must be the gameplay that bothers these guys. Graphics are terrible, and sometimes players on the field don't act as you think they would (superstar-level players). So, the ingame A.I. still has some problems. And if same glitches happen often they make nerves crack. I also think that with default sliders the game is too much biased to passing and stats show that when there are plenty over 4000 yards/year QBs.

2) It is.

3) I recommend to try sliders (claystones new ones are worth trying and adembroski has also a good set). Sliders make gameplay more challenging and reduce glitches (I don't know how it is that way but they do). After things get too easy with sliders, dig into house rules (insider rule is good). Also not applying points to coaches is what some people do. Whatever you do, don't make it too hard for you first time. It takes restart or two after you notice what you want and can truly start building a franchise.