How are you currently spending your time with NCAA '14?

[badman33462]

For the first time ever, i've enjoyed playing all the modes in this game. In previous years, I'd pretty much have an offline dynasty and an online dynasty.

This year I find myself having an online dynasty (currently playing) and will be starting two offline dynasties (one with FSU with regular coaches and another as georgia state with me being a created coach on level 1). In addition, I also have a RTG going and I've been logging hours with Ultimate Team. I feel like I'll be getting more play out of NCAA this year than previous years simply because I'm thoroughly enjoying each mode.

What modes are you spending the most time with?

[Keyser Soze]

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I am playing all the aspects of the game in OD. Recruiting is so much better than in the past! I HATED doing the individual pitches and I love it now that the CPU recruits like a human.

In my opinion 3 changes could go a LONG way in making this game even better.
1 - Allow my defense to play like the CPU defense on heisman... I don't get why they turn my guys into a bunch of blind mice against the pass.
2 - Tweak the human offense blocking down a bit such that the game becomes harder
3 - Tweak the CPU zone pass defense a tad against the deep verticals.

Sure there are a lot of other teaks but for me personally these 3 would go a LONG way in making the game more difficult as well as making defense far more enjoyable and less frustrating. Offense side of the ball has never been more fun, it is just a bit too easy even on heisman.

[badman33462]

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I agree with all 3 points you made...especially the first one.

One other one I want to add is tone down the success of the read option as well. it's a tad to powerful at the moment. Sometimes my players will run right by the QB chasing the RB after it's completely obvious that the QB kept it. Those moments are a little frustrating to me

[BleedGreen710]

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Doing anything and everything on my Wyoming dynasty.. in love with the game. Currently in year 7 I have played every game and done all recruiting.. and theres no sign of stopping.

[BadAssHskr]

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Play Now, and OD.

I'm apparently pretty enthralled in my OD, as i went to restart it last night with a newer roster file, once i did, i immediately turned to my backup, and reloaded my original.

Recruiting is an excellent upgrade. I play my last game of the season tonight, and am looking forward to the new off season.

[badman33462]

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Doing anything and everything on my Wyoming dynasty.. in love with the game. Currently in year 7 I have played every game and done all recruiting.. and theres no sign of stopping.

I've been reading through the "How is your dynasty goin'" thread (just discovered it last week) and keeping up with your dynasty and everyone else's in there. Reading those is what has inspired me to begin a "started from the bottom" dynasty and work my way up to the top.

[brandon27]

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Im playing through a Dynasty with Michigan as I always do, enjoying the full aspects of it, and the recruiting, etc. etc. Having fun as always there.

In years past, I'd always start multiple dynasty's, and work my way towards winning every (or at least as many as I could before I got tired of the game) conference championships. This year, with the Season mode, its awesome! No longer do I have to recruit, or wait for it to sim through recruiting, I can just advance the week, play my next game and move on. Some of you may think this is crazy, but playing time is limited for me, so while I still get the full effect of Dynasty as mentioned above, I also get the fun of playing through a season with different teams, against different teams, in different conferences and trying to win different conference championships, and bowl games. Presently I'm working through the MAC with Central Michigan. Usually I try to use some of the worst teams in those conferences as well for more of a challenge. I'll be playing in the MAC championship game against Buffalo next.

Anyways, the just of it is season mode for me, is a nice addition, and it's been getting alot of my NCAA 14 time as of late.

[ajk49er]

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I have a few dynasty's
a Kentucky Dynasty with Jalen Whitlow in his junior year where Im playing all the games
- I have a year 17 dynasty where I started as an OC, got fired, worked up ball state to a super power and 2 time(then 3 time when I left) NC, then went to Oregon, brought them back to power and won 4 there. this one is a SIM only franchise.
-I have a new Idaho dynasty in year 2 where my ridiculously neat athlete turned QB Charles Jones is leading the way as a 79 overall true freshman

I figure those 5 different schools worth of recruits(Hawaii really has only 1 year of players worth it) I will have the perfect number of players for madden. I even kept the best players stats, as well as saved the dynasty at a point where if I want, I can go back and play as that player.

so Im hoping the freaking import is good this year. I got attached to so many players who made so many big plays. this happened 2 years ago, only to watch 90 percent of them gone over not really paying attention to the "2" export screens.

[badman33462]

Re: How are you currently spending your time with NCAA '14?

I have a few dynasty's
a Kentucky Dynasty with Jalen Whitlow in his junior year where Im playing all the games
- I have a year 17 dynasty where I started as an OC, got fired, worked up ball state to a super power and 2 time(then 3 time when I left) NC, then went to Oregon, brought them back to power and won 4 there. this one is a SIM only franchise.
-I have a new Idaho dynasty in year 2 where my ridiculously neat athlete turned QB Charles Jones is leading the way as a 79 overall true freshman

I figure those 5 different schools worth of recruits(Hawaii really has only 1 year of players worth it) I will have the perfect number of players for madden. I even kept the best players stats, as well as saved the dynasty at a point where if I want, I can go back and play as that player.

so Im hoping the freaking import is good this year. I got attached to so many players who made so many big plays. this happened 2 years ago, only to watch 90 percent of them gone over not really paying attention to the "2" export screens.

Yes the exporting of players is a big thing for me too. I was frustrated with the number of issues with importing players to Madden a few years ago and then just downright disappointed that they removed the capability last year.

[JLoco11]

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My online dynasty with friends is in hiatus until September (people are on vacation until then). So we're at the conclusion of season 2, and just waiting to hit the button to start season 3.

I don't play RTG or Ultimate team. I have 2 offline dynasties that I do, but have focused more on my multi team dynasty.

I have an 8 team dynasty going, sort of like a mini playoff system I created. As expected the powerhouse teams are slaughtering the lower level teams in recruiting right now, so it's a matter of seeing how will come out on top.

(And for those curious, when my teams play each other, I let the CPU sim the games for me to be fair).

[cusefan74]

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I'll tell you what I am doing. Suffering through a four game losing streak. Darn team can't do anything right.

[badman33462]

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I'll tell you what I am doing. Suffering through a four game losing streak. Darn team can't do anything right.

You playing with Syracuse?

[cusefan74]

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You playing with Syracuse?

Yes. I just stopped my losing streak.

[BleedGreen710]

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I have been having a real blast doing a write up after each of my games and telling people about my dynasty. Its great to share stories and see people getting enjoyment out of it, and its fun to look back on and remember. I don't have my own dynasty thread but have been regularly posting on the 'hows your dynasty going' thread. I encourage everyone to check it out! Lots of great writers and storytellers on this board!

Here is my most recent one

Spoiler

Wyoming Dynasty Year 7





With 3 minutes to go in the 4th quarter Navy scored a touchdown to give them a 27-24 lead. The crowd was stunned. The players rattled. Would Wyoming's 7 year home win streak come to an end? Wyoming's coach called for the offense to huddle around him on the sideline. You could see the sweat dripping from freshman QB Jamaal Williams' face. Coach K cleared his throat. It was time for a pump up speech.

"We have been undefeated here for 7 years men.. 7 amazing years. This streak will not last forever, everyone knows that. There will come a time when the streak ends.. there will come a day when faithful Wyoming fans have to leave the stadium in bitter disappointment... BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY! WE ARE STRONGER THEN THEM. WE ARE BETTER PREPARED THEN THEM. WE HAVE WORKED HARDER THEN THEM. WE WILL DEFEAT THEM. WE WILL FIGHT! WE WILL FIGHT! TO THE LAST QUARTER, TO THE LAST MINUTE, TO THE LAST DRIVE.. WE FIGHT! WE FIGHT! WE FIGHT!"

The players became jumping and shouting.. they were ready to go out there and win. For the fans. For Coach K. For Laramie.

With all the fans on their feet, QB #19 Jamaal 'J-Will' Williams lead the Cowboys on a 2 minute scoring drive to put them on top, and senior CB #30 Jon Smith made a game clinching interception with 30 seconds to go to the roar of 30 thousand fans. Like something out of a movie.

The #11 ranked Midshipmen gave #1 Wyoming quite a scare. Their option offense was nearly unstoppable, and they could have won if it weren't for 3 costly fumbles, 1 of which was returned for a touchdown by DT #91 Alan Hill. Besides HB #37 Andy Bell and WR #10 Leon Robbins, Wyoming struggled on offense. Bell had 127 yards and 1 TD, Robbins caught 5 passes for 121 yards and 1 TD. QB Jamaal Williams was just 7/14 for 173 yards 1 TD and 2 INTs.

Navy rushed for nearly 200 yards on the ground, and passed for 150. Senior QB Joe Muse fumbled twice, including a costly fumble return touchdown in the 3rd quarter when the game was tied. The game could have played out much differently had that not happened.

After the win and a bye week, Wyoming fell to #2 in the polls with an undefeated record of (11-0), as they got jumped by (11-0) Auburn after a dominating win vs top 10 Georgia. Navy fell to (8-2) and is now ranked #13 on what has still been a great season for the Midshipmen.

Next week the Cowboys will be facing off in their annual neutral site rivalry game vs Boise State, who is having their first winning season since joining the BIG12, currently ranked #8 with a (9-2) record. The game will be held at Mile High Stadium in Denver, where the Cowboys are undefeated vs the Broncos in 3 meetings.

HB Andy Bell broke the Wyoming record for rushing touchdowns in a season by scoring his 20th, breaking the record formerly held by Wyoming Hall-of-Famer Lenny Suggs. After the bye week, he has dropped to 4th in the Heisman Race. North Carolina's HB Akeem Burns has broken onto the scene and moved into 2nd after running 76 times for 530 yards and 5 TDs in his last 2 games. Nevada's QB David Johnson remains 1st.

Should be a big shakeup in the rankings this week, as #1 Auburn faces #3 Alabama, and #2 Wyoming faces #8 Boise State.

[TarHeelPhenom]

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Editing my roster with the global editors trying to get everything in order to coincide with opening night...which at that point the editing will be done and my 124 team dynasty will begin.