Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interview

[Lawdawg25]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

hope they get more "famous" college guys who didn't play in the NFL. would love to have guys like Ivory Christen (Friday night lights) and other fan favorites.

Yeah there's probably a ton of great college players who didn't do crap in the NFL. Hopefully we see some. Jason White is someone who comes to mind.

[Aggies7]

Looks interesting, and this is coming from a guy who never plays UT modes.

I'll probably give it a shot until the rosters come out.

Will probably try it but I really wish EA would have perfected or tried to perfect existing modes and gameplay first.

As it seems every year EA adds a gimmick mode.

[Timeetyo]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

Very interesting.

I am likely never going to play this mode as I really dislike random online games, but the way I look at it is this - if including this mode brings in lots of $ - that will only benefit everyone who plays NCAA regardless of the mode you prefer.

[Wildcats302]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

Very interesting.

I am likely never going to play this mode as I really dislike random online games, but the way I look at it is this - if including this mode brings in lots of $ - that will only benefit everyone who plays NCAA regardless of the mode you prefer.

I'd play this if I could do the season/playoff thing off-line but apparently you cannot. My internet is inconsistent and I hate trying to play someone and then it cutting out at the start of the 4th quarter, not fair to them and sucks for me.

[Timeetyo]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

I'd play this if I could do the season/playoff thing off-line but apparently you cannot. My internet is inconsistent and I hate trying to play someone and then it cutting out at the start of the 4th quarter, not fair to them and sucks for me.

Agreed - if they could make this mode work offline against AI I would dive in, but I know that goes against what they really want - which is the online social experience (and addiction).

[reginald_rush]

Agreed - if they could make this mode work offline against AI I would dive in, but I know that goes against what they really want - which is the online social experience (and addiction).

Most games played in MUT are against the AI. Your collection is kept on the EA server, that is the only reason I can think of that online is a must.

[jello1717]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

Most games played in MUT are against the AI. Your collection is kept on the EA server, that is the only reason I can think of that online is a must.

It's my understanding that MUT didn't have the promotion/relegation -> tournament setup that's apparently extremely popular with FIFA.

[BA2929]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

Will probably try it but I really wish EA would have perfected or tried to perfect existing modes and gameplay first.

As it seems every year EA adds a gimmick mode.

I've came to the realization that EA just isn't going to just have a year where they just improve/perfect the game, and that we'll always be stuck with some mode I'll play once then never fire it up again. Which will probably be the case with UT.

It's a shame they feel the need to add a gimmick mode like UT every year, actually. But, we have nobody to blame but ourselves and fellow gamers. Making statements about not spending "my $60" on a repeat of a yearly game has gotten us to the point where EA thinks "we have to put a new feature into the game EVERY YEAR or nobody will buy it!" I'm sure 85% of the people on OS would, but I'm talking about the average gamer here.

[kingsofthevalley]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

I'll tell ya the only thing thats on my mind honestly. Fingers crossed that all of the scanned face models and any unique equipment in this mode is open for use in the standard editor. I.....will......be.....in......heaven if it is. If any of the game changers or ANYONE that has a link to the devs please tell them not to lock the aesthetic options. Any equipment, face models, etc need to be available in the standard dynasty mode editor.

Actually, does anyone have one of these guys twitter? Is it Chase B thats on the team now thats a member here? Seriously, I need to get at one of these dudes most expediently before its too late. I dont think this would be a complicated task at all. Its just if they're prompted to do it or not is what it comes down to I think.

This thread seems to be a little more active

[cparrish]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

No thanks, not interested. The only thing I am hoping for is it will mean we get better equipment that matches what we see on Saturdays.

[johnnyg713]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

Can players get hurt for a season?

[Lawdawg25]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

I've came to the realization that EA just isn't going to just have a year where they just improve/perfect the game, and that we'll always be stuck with some mode I'll play once then never fire it up again. Which will probably be the case with UT.

It's a shame they feel the need to add a gimmick mode like UT every year, actually. But, we have nobody to blame but ourselves and fellow gamers. Making statements about not spending "my $60" on a repeat of a yearly game has gotten us to the point where EA thinks "we have to put a new feature into the game EVERY YEAR or nobody will buy it!" I'm sure 85% of the people on OS would, but I'm talking about the average gamer here.

If implemented correctly, I wouldn't call this a gimmick. It's a very popular mode in FIFA and has been around for a few years. One thing that could hurt it, however, is the fact that it's not current players so they can't be "in form" like FIFA.

[MsuGaige]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

I'm personally excited for it. It's a nice change up from the other various stupid modes they have put in the game the last few years. It's worth a shot. Not to mention the next gen consoles are coming out so I would not be shocked if it lacked the major areas that needed fixing.

[smack23011]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

CFB is certainly a team game, but you definitely think about the stars. You think of the 97 Wolverines and you think of Charles Woodson. For the '05 Longhorns it's all about Vince Young. While the '10 Tigers had a great defense, it's still all about Cam Newton.

But that's STILL a great team!

[BV11]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 22 - NCAA Ultimate Team Mode Interv

I really think they should have done something different for the uniforms and had the players wear their own individual college helmets, and let the user have the choice to create their own jerseys/pants ala team teambuilder.

I guess I will just have to try and find the team with the most generic looking jerseys. It will just take away from the mode having Tim Tebow and Calvin Johnson in Oregon jerseys to me.