NCAA Football 12 Title Update #2 - Waiting on Approval From Microsoft and Sony

[Jr.]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Title Update #2 - Waiting on Approval From Microsoft and Sony

that sounds great, but I have 4 offline dynasties that I got to the end of the year and couldn't get to the offseason. The last one I started with a friend in late August thinking I'd get the patch before the dynasty year ended. Again I got to the end and it couldn't advance no patch... this game is basically broken for me. I bought it for all the new features and I can't use custom playbook, I can't get to the coaching carousel and I can do RTG which I thought they did OK updates for. But I'm very limited in what I can do and completely dependant on EA to help me get to the offseason in 1 of my dynasties.

That's why I said I understood other people's frustrations with the game. Again, I understand that many of the new features, and old features, either do not work all together, or do not work to their liking. I get that, but that's not what my post was about at all.

I'm sorry that the game does not work for you. However, it is working for me and I hope that it continues to work.

[Dr Death]

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I'm truly curious as to what the mindset of someone like yourself is, and why you bought the game if you see so many problems with it that have been in the game for years.

Two simple reasons... I was in contact w/ people who were visiting EA regularly during the making of this game and was hoping... I don't want to say I was led to believe, but I was hoping that many of these issues were being addressed and taken care of.

I know one of the things I mentioned was brought up and when the person who was at EA learned they once again did not include it, he was as mystified and distraught as I.

So that was one reason... hope that things were changing. The other reason is because I L-O-V-E college football. I am extremely passionate about it and it's been a while since I've coached so this is like my only way to get my fix, if you will.

FWIW... I didn't buy 09 or 10... it wasn't until last year that I tested the waters again. When I saw them promoting Season Showdown back in 2009... for NCAA '10... I was beyond shocked. And I said... no thanks.

And now this year... w/ every new feature having massive problems... or to clarify, so I don't step on anyone's toes... every new feature that has had massive problems in MY gaming experience... and the complete lack of respect and/or caring on EA's behalf while this atrocity drags on, has led me to the conclusion that I will not be buying into the hype which will begin next March and I certainly won't be buying the game either.

What you don't know, and it's not your fault, but over the past few years I have sent EA countless e-mails/letters, etc... begging them to let me help them, because some of the stuff in their game is so not right. When they bragged about having the Run & Shoot offense in last year that really grabbed me, because the R&S is a passion of mine.

Then the game releases and they have 3 total R&S plays and the rest of the playbook were plays that have been in EA games for years. I immediately e-mailed them and detailed the wealth of information I have on this offense, including 3 Mouse Davis playbooks, a June Jones/Hawaii playbook, plus tons of games on DVD and coaches cut-ups and that I could really help them get this offense properly implemented... what did they do?

Nothing. Not even a "Thank you, but no thanks."

It's just frustrating to have such a passion for something, to see it treated like garbage, to offer to help them make it better... and I didn't even ask for anything in return, mind you... and to just repeatedly get ignored... after a while that frustration just builds and like a volcano, it has to come out.

And I am not trying to blow my own horn, but there are plenty of folks here, at UTOPIA and TGT who I have helped get a better grasp on passing concepts and reading defenses, so it's not like EA couldn't do just a little homework and see that yeah, this guy knows what he's talking about.

I believe I have finally given up. They want to say they have the R&S in the game when it's not... fine. They want to have all the other crap previously mentioned... fine. At this point, they are making it really difficult for me to care anymore.

[marcd25]

Re: NCAA Football 12 Title Update #2 - Waiting on Approval From Microsoft and Sony

It's not Baylor holding up A&M to the SEC, its this mother ****ing patch

[SECElit3]

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Been reading various forums today to try to find out the status of the patch. This is what I have been able to scrape up:

The patch was submitted to MS and Sony between the 29th and 31st

Various posts state that EA is doing everything it can to get MS and Sony to expedite the process and release the patch. The post by the Team Captain on the EA forums seems to substantiate this.

The patch approval process normally takes about two weeks. I would expect unless there is a problem and the patch has to be resubmitted, it should drop latest by the 20th, but all signs are pointing to next Tuesday as the drop date.

That being said, it could drop before then, but it is doubtful.

It's very possible that this patch is large and will take a bit of testing before it passes certification. The patch being submitted around a vacation holiday did not help the situation and hindered the release.

It was very poor timing.

Anyway, I feel pretty good with next Wednesday.

Those of you wanting direct links, my information was obtained from various sites and forums. I didn't take the time to document the links. If you want to find the information for yourself, you are more than welcome.

Again, there is little information out there, and this is my opinion based off of the little information I was able to obtain.

After evaluating the entire situation, including the timeline, I have come to the conclusion it was not possible for either MS or Sony to fully test and certify the patch in time for release this week, given the time the patch was submitted.

I guess this only applies to the 360 users as the PS3 guys have the patch!

[TheShizNo1]

Not here by Tuesday, trading in for Deuce Ex.

[Hunsy34]

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I am excited for the patch to drop will make the game that much better!! Oh thats right I still cant get through the bowl season because of the transfer error they claimed to fix!!!

[Jr.]

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Two simple reasons... I was in contact w/ people who were visiting EA regularly during the making of this game and was hoping... I don't want to say I was led to believe, but I was hoping that many of these issues were being addressed and taken care of.

So that was one reason... hope that things were changing. The other reason is because I L-O-V-E college football. I am extremely passionate about it and it's been a while since I've coached so this is like my only way to get my fix, if you will.

That's understandable. I'm not a football guru by any means, but I do know the game a bit. While there are things that I am disappointed with about the game, I try to keep in mind that it is a video game. EA can absolutely do a better job representing the sport, but I recognize the game for what it is and enjoy it the best I can.

Again, I've been fortunate that I haven't run into the truly game-breaking issues that others have, but as for the gameplay I've grown to accept EA's engine is what it is. I'm hoping the patch fixes everything, without messing up too much else, and I can play this game into next summer. As of now, I'm not planning on getting '13 unless they completely blow me away. And even then, I'm going to wait at least a month to see if it truly works right.

[Suntan Superman]

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I doubt it's like that everywhere... considering, Amazon is offering upwards of $30 and if I go online, Gamestop is selling pre-owned copies for $48. They must be capitalizing on a bunch of morons if people are actually selling it back to them for $5 and handing them $43 profit on a used game.

yeah, currently both have upwards of 80 used copies, my friend said they've actually had more traded in than they sold brand new.

[TheShizNo1]

I have a local store I trade my games too. They give you more credit for games.

[jswaykos]

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I'm curious as to why you bought this year's game when all of the issues you've laid out have been present in EA football games for the entirety of their existence?

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I'm truly curious as to what the mindset of someone like yourself is, and why you bought the game if you see so many problems with it that have been in the game for years.

+1. Stuff like lightening quick reflexes and reactions from LBs has been in the game for years. Can't think of how many times I've had a ball swatted down by someone I didn't factor in AT ALL. It happens. And throwing a ball around the middle of the field has always been a 'hold your breath' scenario because of frequent interceptions.

Sucks for all of you online dynasty guys, but I'm not one of them. So while I haven't played the game yet, I don't see any reason not to buy it - the core game play isn't broken, it's just unchanged. I've never REALLY had an issue with it other than a mild annoyance at times. It's not EVERY pass play by any means. Option blocking was dicey in '11, too. Good luck trying to run it! Regular run blocking is sufficient, though.

The game will NEVER be perfect for the "simple" reason that it's a video game. They can't program the players to "think" - they can 'only' program a combination of scenarios. Sometimes, unrealistic things happen as a result of a predetermined outcome, but it's just the nature of a video game. They can't program anything truly random.

Your best bet for as close to a simulation as possible is to go outside and play. Sign up for a flag football league or something, I don't know.

[Hunsy34]

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Anyone else pissed they added game of the week and we still have no patch and the transfer error still occurs??? Just shows their ignorance!!

[nonnel]

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Do you think EA is embarrassed at all by this game, or are they too busy high-fiving? My guess is high-fiving, since it did bring in a ton of money despite critical reviews.

If NCAA 2012 was a movie, it'd be Transformers. And Haumiller would be played by Shia Labeouf.

[jswaykos]

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Do you think EA is embarrassed at all by this game, or are they too busy high-fiving? My guess is high-fiving, since it did bring in a ton of money despite critical reviews.

If NCAA 2012 was a movie, it'd be Transformers. And Haumiller would be played by Shia Labeouf.

A more understated fist bump is my guess.

[Dr Death]

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Do you think EA is embarrassed at all by this game, or are they too busy high-fiving? My guess is high-fiving, since it did bring in a ton of money despite critical reviews.

If NCAA 2012 was a movie, it'd be Transformers. And Haumiller would be played by Shia Labeouf.

The irony is that many of us are waiting on this patch so the game can be Transformed! LOL

[Rivals]

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Maybe Microsoft and Sony tested the patch and sent it back. You know, like people are doing with the game itself? smh