Ok, I understand why most of you are upset about this not being in the game, but it really shouldn't be a make or break for this game. I am more than happy with the given formation subs at the play call screen. Honestly, I think that having complete formation subs would bring much, much more harm than good for online play. Cheesers would run wild with this, and it would get very old, very fast. The NCAA dev team takes the time to watch these teams and get as much of their used formation subs into the game, why is that not good enough?
I would have no problem with formation subs being in for offline play (mainly dynasty), but if it were online it would ruin the experience seeing some ridiculous subs involved.
I think the game is moving in the right direction and I think that Season Showdown will end up being a fun addition for some of us hardcore fans, especially those that look for quality lobby games with the addition of the sportsmanship rating. I know I'll also be using the online trivia aspect, as I am a trivia buff. I also don't think the developers chose Season Showdown OVER formation subs, like some of you are thinking.
Developing these games every year is a process that I think they've done a pretty good job of year in and year out (except 2007, but that was the first shot at next gen). They have a process for stadiums, uni's, playbooks, etc... we may not like it, but they are making a bigger effort to get the community involved, they don't have to come to OS and look for pointers, but they do. I know I wasn't happy about Minnesota's new stadium not being in the game, but after hearing the explanation of why, I understood... not that big of a deal, they want to do it right, so be it. So before you complain about not having complete subs, be happy that it's moving in the right direction, be happy they are coming to the forums and taking pointers for the consumers and the fans. Consider your favorite NCAA of all time, mine was 2006 and 2009 is second... look at the amount of time it took to achieve the gameplay, stadiums, uni's, playbooks... it takes time.
I would have no problem with formation subs being in for offline play (mainly dynasty), but if it were online it would ruin the experience seeing some ridiculous subs involved.
I think the game is moving in the right direction and I think that Season Showdown will end up being a fun addition for some of us hardcore fans, especially those that look for quality lobby games with the addition of the sportsmanship rating. I know I'll also be using the online trivia aspect, as I am a trivia buff. I also don't think the developers chose Season Showdown OVER formation subs, like some of you are thinking.
Developing these games every year is a process that I think they've done a pretty good job of year in and year out (except 2007, but that was the first shot at next gen). They have a process for stadiums, uni's, playbooks, etc... we may not like it, but they are making a bigger effort to get the community involved, they don't have to come to OS and look for pointers, but they do. I know I wasn't happy about Minnesota's new stadium not being in the game, but after hearing the explanation of why, I understood... not that big of a deal, they want to do it right, so be it. So before you complain about not having complete subs, be happy that it's moving in the right direction, be happy they are coming to the forums and taking pointers for the consumers and the fans. Consider your favorite NCAA of all time, mine was 2006 and 2009 is second... look at the amount of time it took to achieve the gameplay, stadiums, uni's, playbooks... it takes time.
The simple reality for why formation subs are so important to football gaming... because they are the most basic aspect of simulation football. Gamers need to be able to control who is in each and every play. The frustrating issue is that they were in Madden 09... just transfer the technology from Madden 09 to NCAA 10.... and automatically thousands of people will be happy
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