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[COACH WEBB]

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FSU will get our revenge on these guys this season!

[RGiles36]

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Thx for answering my question Chase.

[ChaseB]

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Consecutive hit tackles are sort of what you alluded to in the article. The expression bowling pin tackles has also been used. It's when one tackler wraps you up and other tacklers in the same area fall over like tumbleweed.

Right, that's what I thought, I perhaps should have just used different jargon. Anyway, yeah, I didn't see many of those wild scrum sequences where guys are just falling all over. I'd say it was most noticeable on kick returns where there were a couple times where guys got blown up without it turning into a mess. I feel like what maybe happened once or twice was an extra guy would get there and have no reason to get involved so he'd just sort of stand around. I'm sure what ideally would happen is he at least pushes on the pile etc. rather than just staring, but it certainly looks better than the SNIPER ON THE GRASSY KNOLL! stuff.

And, again, it's not perfect either. They're still tuning it, and there was at least one instance where one player slightly sucked into another for a tackle attempt.

Chase can you tell me anything about Tennessee's team entrance?

There was a sizzle trailer with just entrance after entrance in it that I saw that seemed a bit different from the sizzle trailer released to the public. I do remember the Tenn. players banging on a T but can't recall beyond that. From what I gather, I think if you are a "major" school with a worthwhile entrance, it probably will be there. But I'm not that familiar with Tenn., so what's significant about it that would perhaps stop it from being in the game in its "true" form?

Chase, you did mention the crowd noise got some attention. Is it dynamic to what it going on the field? Is it much louder and more exciting then previous years? EA football games have always struggled with the "Ebs and flows" of a real crowd. That is why it sounds so generic and not exciting.

I can't speak for sure about the dynamism of the crowd throughout a game yet, but, in general, the crowd was a major focus. The only real info that I can 100% confirm and talk about is how they captured different audio levels to better show off the loudness of one stadium vs. another. I agree with your assessment though of why it has sounded generic in the past.

Chase, appreciate the info. Did you happen to find out anything about the possibility of new camera angles? Anything at all?

You know this is my bad because I know it's a big deal to folks. I just plain forgot to ask about camera angles you could play from.

Tremendous write up. Thanks for the info.

Chase, one quick one - on the gameplay side of things, how did the flow and feel of the game differ from 11? Did you notice the CPU calling blitzes every other play? CPU offense ? Notable things?

Played against a human so can't say. Haumiller seemed to enjoy sacking me though.

I'm just wondering will we see any gameplay footage today or will it be a while before we can see some??

It won't be from us because no footage was allowed to be captured there. So if it comes from anyone, it will be from EA.

I did read that. However, I wasnt sure if this was just an extension of "Pro-tak" or not. I am not a fan of the pro-tak system they developed. It looks good on occasion but for the most part it just looks like players morphing into a canned group hug....

I think Pro-Tak is here to stay for now. They might try to rename it or something to sort of get away from some of the "stigma" that some fans feel is attached to it now, but I think you'll just see a progression of that engine. Having the players able to come in from every angle for tackles does clearly help.

Also, at the end of the day, they want to be a game driven purely by physics-based interactions, but as their stance has always been, they want to do it right and in a way they think looks good.

Here's a gameplay question I forgot to ask in my post, if it can be answered:

How is the DB/LB pass defense? Are we still going to see those super-swats we've seen in the past, or is that more realistic now?

Also, this kind of ties into the first question, but is pass trajectory changed at all? I think that probably played a big part in the super-swats.

I made a good swat attempt on a fly route with my secondary. I didn't feel like it was a super swat, but I assume you're more talking about when the CPU does it versus when a human does it?

The trajectory question is a good one where I think the data is inconclusive for now. I was more doing a vertical-style passing style while playing, so there were not too many passes over the middle. I don't recall any pass being swatted down at the line though. Linebackers slapped away a couple throws, but they were not of the jumping swat variety.

good write up chase, everything sounds good so far, i was expecting some sort of gameday feature i guess that will be in ncaa13....great article.......

Yeah, I want to expand here that the developers reallllllyyyyyyy wanted that in this year, but they just ran out of time in terms of squeezing it in. While it's a bummer, perhaps it's better that way than doing it half-arsed like the Madden halftime show from the past.

Does the CPU AI actually scramble this year? Do running QBs exist?

Good question. I asked about it that issue, and Ben did say tendencies and players acting like they should is a bigger focus this year. Again though, I played a human so can't talk about first-hand thoughts on the topic.

[COACH WEBB]

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Zone coverage

[mvb34]

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Thanks Chase for the preview!!
How was the OL vs DL play?
How was the pass rush?
Thanks

[ChaseB]

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I can't say at this point since I didn't see it during my regular exhibition game. But are you looking for real-life scores or like other games going on within your dynasty on the ticker?


the other games that are going on in my dynasty...

Since I did not get into that mode, I can't say.

Chase-

Can you give me the ratings for Michigan State ;-P

Can't wait for those posts to start coming..haha.

Breaking news: Dynamic game-to-game player ratings are in the game BUT only as it relates to bowl games for Michigan State. In this year's game, the Spartans all drop to ratings of 30 when the bowls roll around.

reading that they went out and recorded the sounds to all the stadiums has me really excited...any team specific chants in the game??

I didn't say they recorded the sounds to all stadiums, just that they captured some to better ensure they create an experience that is more true to real life. Can't say if team-specific chants are in there.

Chase - what about option teams not recruiting mobile qbs? Did they fix that? A couple years into dynasty and many option teams just fall apart because they only recruited pocket qbs.

Again, Online Dynasty, TeamBuilder, Dynasty Mode and modes in general were not shown or discussed. And anything I do know is still embargoed until the future.

[thomasgentry]

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chase , can you tell us they did not put the chain gang in the game this year.

[brza37]

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Good question. I asked about it that issue, and Ben did say tendencies and players acting like they should is a bigger focus this year. Again though, I played a human so can't talk about first-hand thoughts on the topic.

Do you mean that detailed player tendencies like in the Madden teaser will be in NCAA 12? And if they are will they be editable?

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[Dr Death]

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Breaking news: Dynamic game-to-game player ratings are in the game BUT only as it relates to bowl games for Michigan State. In this year's game, the Spartans all drop to ratings of 30 when the bowls roll around.

That's funny! Sorry Spartan fans!

[volstopfan14]

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There was a sizzle trailer with just entrance after entrance in it that I saw that seemed a bit different from the sizzle trailer released to the public. I do remember the Tenn. players banging on a T but can't recall beyond that. From what I gather, I think if you are a "major" school with a worthwhile entrance, it probably will be there. But I'm not that familiar with Tenn., so what's significant about it that would perhaps stop it from being in the game in its "true" form?

Thanks for the quick response. Tennessee runs out onto the field through a giant "T" formed by the band. I'm concerned that it won't be in the game because of the lack of any video of any entrances involving any bands. And I saw the sizzle trailer too but unfortunatly Tennessee doesn't actualy bang on a T sign. The touch a sign that says "I will give my all for Tennessee today" and that sign was in the game last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kELPLo6HzLc

[illwill10]

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So I just there will be less protak moments.
I am sold. Especially after Custom Playbooks. I really didnt expect GAmeday. Hopefully they have CC

[ChaseB]

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chase , can you tell us they did not put the chain gang in the game this year.

I did not have any plays where it was so close there would have even been a measurement needed.

Do you mean that detailed player tendencies like in the Madden teaser will be in NCAA 12? And if they are will they be editable?

No, I don't think they're going that far in terms of editable tendencies. I just think players will play to their strengths more by default.

[SECElit3]

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Every single concern I had with NCAA 11 was covered in this article. For those expecting any sort of new physics engine or overhaul of the game engine, I would probably suggest putting those hopes to rest until the release of the next gen console. It appears that EA is satisfied with the game for the most part, and is just working to refine it within the limitations of the engine.

It seems the gameplay guys had some of their concerns addressed this year with the improvements to the zone and man defense. These were huge concerns of mine last year.

I believe EA will continue to improve the game and based on what I have seen for the last two years, they are listening to the fans. I don't think we can ask for more.

NCAA 12 is living looks like it will exceed my expectations and will be a first day buy for me!