Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

[Official_Mole]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

Nowhere does it say feedback is public? REALLY? So you're sitting there with a straight face I assume and saying that all of those posts and interviews/podcasts where the GC tell us how awesome the build they just played is, is not public???

So they can tell us in public how awesome the game is shaping up to be, but they can't tell the devs in public that the community is not happy and wants XYZ?? Right.

We've have said publicly that parts of the game do need serious attention. We don't decide what does and does not get put into the game.

However, like I said way back at the beginning of this thread, we have guys from the Sim Standard and TraditionSportsOnline.com that preach simulation and have voiced their concerns and ideas with the devs through emails, public youtube videos, and attending community events. These are just 2 examples of what the Game Changers are all about.

We as Game Changers give our best effort to deliver feedback that the community has given us to the developers, what they do with it all is EA's decision. But trust me man we push our ideas, visions, and concerns day in and day out.

Like I've said, we are fans too. We want what the community wants too.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

I'm not concerned with if they come here or not. But EA and the people who have been/currently are GC have stated on the record MANY TIMES that the GC program is a way for EA to communicate with and get feedback from various communities.

If that is what it is intended to do, as all parties have stated in various press releases and at events, then they need to actually do that. Its not a one way thing where EA puts out info and the GC repeat it in public (events, posts of these forums, etc), without our feedback being presented in public.

The reason it's fair is because EA said that was the role of the GC program. IF they had said it's just a reward for our most loyal and outspoken fans, then I think most of us would let it go at that. However since it has been stated by both parties to be one of many official ways to communicate directly with the devs then they need to do that.

If you take on the role of GC then they need to do their job (voluntary I know) and do the things that EA and the GC themselves said it was created to do.

I feel you 100%, you are just being less PC about it than some would want. No need to go back and forth about though, the same points have already been raised many times. This thread here;
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...eplay-tgt.html
is a perfect example of the candor I think many have been wanting from EAGCs, that seemed to have not been out there in the past. Also, as it has been stated many times, not every EAGC is the same and they also should understand that if someone only knows the program by way of certain individual EAGC, that's how they will view the program as a whole.

[Sundown2600]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

I hope I don't take this off topic but this thread really proves the passion we all have for football. That is the driving force behind all of our frustrations and hopes. My 2 cents opinion on the matter? Most if not all of the Gamechangers have good intentions. Offical Mole is prime example. The problem is EA simply sees these guys as another facet of their well organized marketing scheme. They are being used to do exactly what EA needs them to do, whether they all realize it or not. It's all about the hype Flava Flav style.

*Just my opinion that I am entitled to as a member of these forums as long as said opinion falls in line with the TOS of Operation Sports*

[Official_Mole]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

I hope I don't take this off topic but this thread really proves the passion we all have for football. That is the driving force behind all of our frustrations and hopes. My 2 cents opinion on the matter? Most if not all of the Gamechangers have good intentions. Offical Mole is prime example. The problem is EA simply sees these guys as another facet of their well organized marketing scheme. They are being used to do exactly what EA needs them to do, whether they all realize it or not. It's all about the hype Flava Flav style.

*Just my opinion that I am entitled to as a member of these forums as long as said opinion falls in line with the TOS of Operation Sports*

You are absolutely IMO 100% entitled to your opinion of the Game Changers. I just don't want people to think we are "yes men" but that we really do share a passion about EA SPORTS Games (for me Madden and NCAA) and that we do what we can to help benefit the interactions between EA and its community.

[Sausage]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

I hope I don't take this off topic but this thread really proves the passion we all have for football. That is the driving force behind all of our frustrations and hopes. My 2 cents opinion on the matter? Most if not all of the Gamechangers have good intentions. Offical Mole is prime example. The problem is EA simply sees these guys as another facet of their well organized marketing scheme. They are being used to do exactly what EA needs them to do, whether they all realize it or not. It's all about the hype Flava Flav style.

*Just my opinion that I am entitled to as a member of these forums as long as said opinion falls in line with the TOS of Operation Sports*

Very well said and I agree with EA just using these EAGC's. It is crazy, but every video, EAGC, cover athlete, etc is just some crazy marketing strategy to keep the hardcore (game changers, various vids about the goal of realism, etc) and casuals (cover athletes, brackets, features, etc.)

[Official_Mole]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

Very well said and I agree with EA just using these EAGC's. It is crazy, but every video, EAGC, cover athlete, etc is just some crazy marketing strategy to keep the hardcore (game changers, various vids about the goal of realism, etc) and casuals (cover athletes, brackets, features, etc.)

What makes you feel the Game Changers are being used when everything the GCs do for the community and for the feedback is voluntary.

[Sausage]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

What makes you feel the Game Changers are being used when everything the GCs do for the community and for the feedback is voluntary.

You all go in there with the community feedback in mind which is great, but after so many GCs (through out the series) saying this is the year, these devs really want realism, OMG this feature, etc; and we still don't have a football game with quality gameplay and presentation. How much more can a sports gamer wait for a quality football game.

The current state of football games makes me and many others feel that every community outreach, poll, game changer, etc is all one big marketing strategy without a goal of making the most realistic football game, but manipulate those who are starved for a football game.

[Swamp Swagger]

Not to jump to far off topic but I have a question about season pass but didn't think it needed its own topic or where to ask on here.

So I'm pretty sure I bought the season pass like a week or less before the early access for NCAA 13 was released(Not sure of exact date because on the web site all it will tell me is July 2012- July 2013)

My question being since this years game is being release a little earlier in July will I be able to download it also even though I already downloaded the previous Ncaa? I guess it depends on when I got the pass but don't know how to find the exact date I purchased it

[roadman]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

You all go in there with the community feedback in mind which is great, but after so many GCs (through out the series) saying this is the year, these devs really want realism, OMG this feature, etc; and we still don't have a football game with quality gameplay and presentation. How much more can a sports gamer wait for a quality football game.

The current state of football games makes me and many others feel that every community outreach, poll, game changer, etc is all one big marketing strategy without a goal of making the most realistic football game, but manipulate those who are starved for a football game.

To be honest, I don't think we've heard much this year compared to last year. Last year there was more louder noise coming from the CGer's, this year, it's much more subdued, don't you agree?

[N51_rob]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

All I want to know. Has the max number of online dynasty users been increased? There are many factors that will decide if I purchase, but if it is still at 12 this game is a non starter for me.

[N51_rob]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

Also, lets not turn this into attack/defense of the Game Changer program. Please and thank you.

[Official_Mole]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 19 with NCAA Football 14 Producer

All I want to know. Has the max number of online dynasty users been increased? There are many factors that will decide if I purchase, but if it is still at 12 this game is a non starter for me.

I have pushed this significantly. If we can have 16 teams in a Conference, we should at least have 16 people. AT LEAST 16 lol

[Sausage]

To be honest, I don't think we've heard much this year compared to last year. Last year there was more louder noise coming from the CGer's, this year, it's much more subdued, don't you agree?

I think its still a bit early and I believe the majority who have played it are still under an NDA. There are fewer GC's posting here at OS, but they may return soon; but I don't know, we can be hard on them, because of our passionate posts which sometimes can get aggressive.