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Um, this isn't Madden. This is a simulation game that deals entirely with the cerebral side of football. There's no button mashing, cheesing, or money plays. HC has an entirely different development team than Madden. If you're upset about the franchise mode in Madden, I'm sure there's some posts on the Madden boards about this.
As far as the 15 year career mode, I was disappointed about this initially, as well. The devs stated that they wouldn't have been able to put as many features in if the game went longer. They actually developed each player for each draft class -- nothing random other than the names. The statistics and ratings for each draftable player are pre-made. They couldn't have done this for a 100 year career. If the game is great for the 15 years that it lasts, I'm completely fine with it. There's also 4 different sets of 15 year draft classes, so the game has replay value.
Well said.
I have no idea why some people blame Maddens shortcomings on the existance of the Headcoach series.
On-topic, this is one of the most ambitious sports titles I've ever seen. I've played a handful of sports games with ambitious intentions, but often times they fall just short of pulling it off. I hope everything comes together successfully for this title...
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I was more surprised then dissapointed regarding the 15 years, however if shortening the years makes for a better overall product I am all for it.As far as the 15 year career mode, I was disappointed about this initially, as well. The devs stated that they wouldn't have been able to put as many features in if the game went longer. They actually developed each player for each draft class -- nothing random other than the names. The statistics and ratings for each draftable player are pre-made. They couldn't have done this for a 100 year career. If the game is great for the 15 years that it lasts, I'm completely fine with it. There's also 4 different sets of 15 year draft classes, so the game has replay value.
The positives are it will give me a chance to have 15 years redoing the 08 draft, and then ill give it another 15 years with the correct draft run. For my third run, I going to take on Miami, and after the whipping we saw them take againts NE, well it will keep me busy for awhile. It will keep the game fresh.
In the future I am sure we will see 30 year careers. Of course if we are going to talk about 30 year careers, then we also have to consider a change of ownership in the interim. That would bring an interesting mix wouldnt it?
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The only football game I'm buying this year except for maybe a PC text-sim.
Really looking forward to this title."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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its EAsports that is why some people will blame Madden for the short comings.Well said.
I have no idea why some people blame Maddens shortcomings on the existance of the Headcoach series.
On-topic, this is one of the most ambitious sports titles I've ever seen. I've played a handful of sports games with ambitious intentions, but often times they fall just short of pulling it off. I hope everything comes together successfully for this title...
i played the first one of NFL HC and it was just bad. but what do you expect when it was a first shot at something. the game had a huge upside and this game has me more hyped.Comment
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If this game can build on the ideas of the first one and implement them. It's gonna be a great game that I can finally play and not say after about a month. "There's always next year." Playing Coach Mode in Madden is a pathetic attempt at getting the feel of being the coach. 15 years may not seem long, but since you have to probably put in at least twice the work in as you would with Madden (You are the coach and the GM) then it'll last just as long as a 30 year in Madden and I personally NEVER made it that far.Comment
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I have never played 15 years. But that was based on the CPU teams being so screwed up depth chart wise.
The CPU drafting wrong, releasing players they should not have.
It became uncompetitive!
The way the Head Coach 09 team has this set-up. This game should be very interesting.Comment
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I'm sooo hyped for this game! Do any of you remember Pro Football Sim by Sierra? That was the king of football sims! I've been waiting on someone to come out with a like that for years. Thought the first NFL HC was going to be it but was sadly mistaken. Sounds like this one will hit the mark though!Comment
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you mean Front Page Sports Football? I loved that game. I was in several online leagues that lasted a good five years after they quit making the game. Good times. Great times. Best of times.I'm sooo hyped for this game! Do any of you remember Pro Football Sim by Sierra? That was the king of football sims! I've been waiting on someone to come out with a like that for years. Thought the first NFL HC was going to be it but was sadly mistaken. Sounds like this one will hit the mark though!Comment
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How great it would be to play this type simulation against another human online. Strategy involved quite the chess match it could be.
People buy it!Comment
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Front Page Sports Football, yeah that was it DougS! Man my friends and I would play that game for HOURS! I loved making my own plays and calling the games. Like i said I've been waiting for someone to recreate that game with the modern graphics and game engines. HC 09 sounds like it MIGHT be just what I've been waiting for.Comment
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I believe this is going to be a fantastic game.
I hope everyone is patient in waiting for the features of:
Online Leagues
Graphical Online Play
NCAA Integration
More than 15 years
I am looking to start a online community specificly for this game. Check me out at:
www.nflheadcoachfan.comComment

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