NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed, EA Demo Stream Available

[The JareBear]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

I hate having to point out that in NCAA 11 sliders that made shotgun running efficient for the CPU made pro style teams unstoppable. It isn't an even level of efficiency universal of the slider attributes, so you have to change it week by week, which isnt a huge deal, but still, consider how glaring it was in NCAA 11 and the teams that played in the BCS game last season you would think they addressed the proble.

[Skyboxer]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

Well for me...
I don't care if it's an early, late or P90X build.

What I do care about is seeing some real nice videos showing me the improvements.
Too many times in the past I've seen "Played great at E3" or "I can assure you I just had a few games in a row where the DL pressure was great!!"...only to get the retail and it was no where near what it was claimed to be.

So I'm assuming by the time the game hits the stores we will see a good amount of final build videos. I'm still pumped to get the game and will be watching closely for better showings of the game.
If I see it..day 1 purchase. If I don't...I'll wait and see what kind of reviews some of the member here (that I trust) have to say about it.

Game does look somewhat better in some areas compared to 11, but I want to just make sure of a few other items.

Bottom line is, it's just a game. If you like what you see get the game...if not, don't. No reason to go on and on about it.

[nyj721]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

EXACTLY, maybe it depends on the player... Maybe other gamers stick skills are much stronger than yours?? just sayin'..

ben
voodoo

I'm not understanding what you're trying to say.

[RamblinWreck21]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

Then wait till next year...

ben
voodoo

That doesn't help GT FANS! They have had our jerseys wrong in 09, 10, 11 and now 12! WTF!!!!!!!!!!! We are obligated via our contract with Russell to wear new jerseys each year. It may be a pain in EA's ***, but they should try and get the correct jerseys for EVERY TEAM. Just because Ga Tech isn't a powerhouse doesn't mean they should get represented wrong on the game. I feel like if FSU had new jerseys each year, EA would bend and break over getting them in each year.

OR ATLEAST GIVE US ENOUGH OPTIONS ON TEAMBUILDER TO ACTUALLY MAKE THE JERSEYS!

[jwilphl]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed, EA Demo Stream Available

Advertising gameplay fixes does not really appeal to the casual fan, and I think that's why NCAA has almost never focused on these issues. EA Marketing needs gimmicks and graphics in order to market the game to the casual gamer--someone who is going to take a quick glance at it and decide whether or not they want to buy. Someone like this looking at a box describing "Improved shotgun running" or "Better line interactions" will immediately dismiss the game.

I honestly don't think NCAA caters to more hardcore/sim gamers. I don't feel that they ever have (see Mascot games, Season Showdown, et cetera). I'm not trying to make excuses or anything. I, as much as the next guy, would love to see better gameplay, but the foundation is flawed as it is and I just don't think NCAA will suddenly start lumping all their time into fixing every gameplay flaw. TB is another thing I'd like to be improved, but I suppose it is "good enough" and simply isn't on the priority list.

With all that said, since '11 I think things are really starting to roll. I'm thankful for the work these guys put in and I hope it continues to pay off in the future.

[RamblinWreck21]

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With all that said, since '11 I think things are really starting to roll. I'm thankful for the work these guys put in and I hope it continues to pay off in the future.

Yeah, frustration aside, '10 and '11 were very solid efforts and with Coaching Carosuel, Custom Conference, and a few gameplay improvements( The Zone D looked pretty good in the videos) I'm pretty positive '12 will be one as well. I normally wouldn't be that frustrated with the jersey issue, but 4 years in a row is starting to tick me off. '12, like '11, looks like it will have pretty good gameplay with the right sliders.

[dennis580]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

and the teams that played in the BCS game last season you would think they addressed the proble.

Maybe you didnt pay attention to the NC game last year, but both teams struggled mightly on offense. Heck Cam Newton was like a totally different player. It was like he totally scared to run. If that was the first game you ever saw him you could have never guessed that he was probably the most unstoppable QB to ever play the game.

[Orangemann]

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Maybe you didnt pay attention to the NC game last year, but both teams struggled mightly on offense. Heck Cam Newton was like a totally different player. It was like he totally scared to run. If that was the first game you ever saw him you could have never guessed that he was probably the most unstoppable QB to ever play the game.

^Is missing the point...

[RamblinWreck21]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

Maybe you didnt pay attention to the NC game last year, but both teams struggled mightly on offense. Heck Cam Newton was like a totally different player. It was like he totally scared to run. If that was the first game you ever saw him you could have never guessed that he was probably the most unstoppable QB to ever play the game.

[Kaiser Wilhelm]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed, EA Demo Stream Available

This game has its pros no doubt, but I think what the biggest issue here is that, year in and year out we have seen, dealt with, and attempted to bring the issue to the devs attention and year in and year out, this same flaw/bug/glitch/whatever manages to go seemingly unnoticed.

Like many have said, the demo is probably an older build than what the devs currently are working with. With that said, if I were a game developer and I solved one of the biggest issues with my game, I would want that touted as a great achievment. The fact it isn't is alarming. Not necessarily saying it is an ultimatum, but it should be accounted for.

Again, I personally will most likely wait to get the game and hope somebody does a sim dynasty to see how the AI recruits and if the game stays close between the top teams and the bottom teams.

[The JareBear]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed Today, Demo Streaming LIVE Now

Maybe you didnt pay attention to the NC game last year, but both teams struggled mightly on offense. Heck Cam Newton was like a totally different player. It was like he totally scared to run. If that was the first game you ever saw him you could have never guessed that he was probably the most unstoppable QB to ever play the game.

Definitely missed the point on this one. Look at the numbers both those offenses put up throughout the year on the ground. One game isn't a story of how successful shotgun running should be.

[drlw322]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed, EA Demo Stream Available

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[Slaticus]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Demo Details Revealed, EA Demo Stream Available

This is still a day one purchase for me. I have played hundreds of games on 11 and will play hundreds of games on 12. Shotgun running may be rough in the demo, but, depending on when the game went gold, this may be a far earlier version of the game than what was viewed at E3.

Looking forward to it.

[NDFan1029]

Kinda off-topic, but...

They added bands to the game this year, right? So is Notre Dame gonna have their band in the corner of the endzone like in actual games? It wouldn't make much sense to completely omit the band altogether or put them in an incorrect location if EVERY OTHER SCHOOL has their bands in the game.

[The JareBear]

Re: Demo Live Stream 6/21/2011

I love how on 3rd and 19 he runs a straight post route right into zone coverage and gets the first down. Come on man. (around the 14:30 mark)

Also, watch at the 20:40 minute mark, doesn't the CPU WR just cut straight out of bounds like a pinball for no reason?

One thing you have to give Ben credit for is he plays sim. He drops back realistically and stays in the pocket. I think this might almost be part of the problem, as since he doesnt scramble around and he stays in the pocket (hence getting pressured and sacked as he should be) he doesnt see the CPU get burned as often as they do with users who just run around all the time.