The Video Game Thread

[John813]

I think EA fears that people would not only create players that opted out but create brand new classes from future years which could mean a potential loss of revenue when next year game comes out.

I could see that being a big reason. However, they allow it in Madden yet people still buy that game almost yearly, including me lol.

I'm usually a sucker for correct schedules and real images for the players headshot in Madden

 

[SlammedZero]

Well, I broke down and bought in last night.

By the time it downloaded and I had time to sit down and play, I only got to fit in one game before I crashed out for the night, but I enjoyed it!! Graphics are crisp and I'm super impressed with the stadium detail. Looked exactly like Albertson's Stadium in Boise. The crowd was great and even did the Boise! State! chant.

I'll have to make a deeper dive tonight, but on the face value of it, I'm digging it so far.

 

[bigdnlaca]

Well, I broke down and bought in last night.

By the time it downloaded and I had time to sit down and play, I only got to fit in one game before I crashed out for the night, but I enjoyed it!! Graphics are crisp and I'm super impressed with the stadium detail. Looked exactly like Albertson's Stadium in Boise. The crowd was great and even did the Boise! State! chant.

I'll have to make a deeper dive tonight, but on the face value of it, I'm digging it so far.

Don’t play it too much. I have played it over the weekend so much to the point that the honeymoon phase is somewhat over due to the repetitive cut scenes, presentation and commentary like Madden.

Probably what I should have done is wait until the trial for Madden came out, compare both games, and then select which one is best.

I purchased NCAA because I was a NCAA football video game fan compared to Madden and had a bunch of digital credit I needed to use and if I didn’t like it, Microsoft was going to refund me the full amount.

 

[John813]

Still on the trial. Started a dynasty just to see how it is. Can see it getting stale during the season but the gameplay is an improvement over Madden 24.

Had a few prospects have my team right at the cusp of signing only to flip to a team way behind the week prior.

 

[SlammedZero]

Still on the trial. Started a dynasty just to see how it is. Can see it getting stale during the season but the gameplay is an improvement over Madden 24.

Had a few prospects have my team right at the cusp of signing only to flip to a team way behind the week prior.

Growing on you at all?

I'm going to have give in and try some other modes like Dynasty. I've been mostly playing just Exhibition games. I went to play Road to the CFB and realized it was multiplayer. EA still refuses to just give us a simple season mode. As far as the actual gameplay, I'm really liking it. Feels smooth. I really like running. Feels less robotic to me than Madden.

 

[John813]

Growing on you at all?

I'm going to have give in and try some other modes like Dynasty. I've been mostly playing just Exhibition games. I went to play Road to the CFB and realized it was multiplayer. EA still refuses to just give us a simple season mode. As far as the actual gameplay, I'm really liking it. Feels smooth. I really like running. Feels less robotic to me than Madden.

It has. 8-0 in my dynasty on Heisman. Had to lean on some exploit offensive plays to sneak out some wins but damnit I need to win over those prospects lol.
Curious on the offseason and transfer portal.

I do see the complaints about the generated prospects. A lot of white RBs/corners and almost every kicker/ punter is black. lol

 

[SlammedZero]

It has. 8-0 in my dynasty on Heisman. Had to lean on some exploit offensive plays to sneak out some wins but damnit I need to win over those prospects lol.
Curious on the offseason and transfer portal.

I do see the complaints about the generated prospects. A lot of white RBs/corners and almost every kicker/ punter is black. lol

Heck yeah. Glad it's growing on you. It is with me as well. I've been having fun with it. Finally started Dynasty mode tonight and I am really enjoying it. I have no idea if I am recruiting correctly, but I love the idea of playing the schedule while unlocking points to upgrade your coaching staff. This is probably what I've been looking for the whole time. Lol

 

[John813]

Heck yeah. Glad it's growing on you. It is with me as well. I've been having fun with it. Finally started Dynasty mode tonight and I am really enjoying it. I have no idea if I am recruiting correctly, but I love the idea of playing the schedule while unlocking points to upgrade your coaching staff. This is probably what I've been looking for the whole time. Lol

I got lucky a few times by "sending the house" on a few 4 and 5 star prospects to jump up their interest lists. Of course at the very end the 5 stars would flip to another team even being at 99% interest, hitting on their wants for a college etc...
Who knows if I messed up sealing the deal. lol

I try to exclusively recruit in the Georgia/Florida/Alabama area due to my school location.

 

[SlammedZero]

I got lucky a few times by "sending the house" on a few 4 and 5 star prospects to jump up their interest lists. Of course at the very end the 5 stars would flip to another team even being at 99% interest, hitting on their wants for a college etc...
Who knows if I messed up sealing the deal. lol

I try to exclusively recruit in the Georgia/Florida/Alabama area due to my school location.

Have you experienced much "rubber banding" in the game? Played a game before bed last night against Oregon. I was running down their throat for 3 quarters. They couldn't stop me. Suddenly in the 4th QTR I could not run at all. 3rd and 2? Nope. 4th and 1? Nope. They came down and tied the game. I drove down and missed my first FG of the game to go into OT. Then in OT I have a TE streaking wide open to the endzone and he drops the ball. I'm like "Come on!". LOL! Just felt like the CPU titled the game there at the end.

 

[John813]

Have you experienced much "rubber banding" in the game? Played a game before bed last night against Oregon. I was running down their throat for 3 quarters. They couldn't stop me. Suddenly in the 4th QTR I could not run at all. 3rd and 2? Nope. 4th and 1? Nope. They came down and tied the game. I drove down and missed my first FG of the game to go into OT. Then in OT I have a TE streaking wide open to the endzone and he drops the ball. I'm like "Come on!". LOL! Just felt like the CPU titled the game there at the end.

Not yet.
Did have a game where my defense couldn't stop anything. It was a ~60-50 shootout game vs Virginia Tech of all teams.
Have noticed when my backup RB gets in it feels like the defense is better at stopping the run. Same level player, but now my line can't block and the defenders shoot the right gaps.

 

[bigdnlaca]

Have you experienced much "rubber banding" in the game? Played a game before bed last night against Oregon. I was running down their throat for 3 quarters. They couldn't stop me. Suddenly in the 4th QTR I could not run at all. 3rd and 2? Nope. 4th and 1? Nope. They came down and tied the game. I drove down and missed my first FG of the game to go into OT. Then in OT I have a TE streaking wide open to the endzone and he drops the ball. I'm like "Come on!". LOL! Just felt like the CPU titled the game there at the end.

Do you have that “Equal Teams” or whatever it is called set to on?

 

[bigdnlaca]

Not yet.
Did have a game where my defense couldn't stop anything. It was a ~60-50 shootout game vs Virginia Tech of all teams.
Have noticed when my backup RB gets in it feels like the defense is better at stopping the run. Same level player, but now my line can't block and the defenders shoot the right gaps.

That is an EA football issue regarding the backup RB since the last gen. I think it is a way to make sure you see that your starter is the starter for a reason.

I would normally put the backup RB as the top 3rd down back because that player would be a part of all passing formations.

 

[John813]

Do you have that “Equal Teams” or whatever it is called set to on?

Good point. Could be that.

That is an EA football issue regarding the backup RB since the last gen. I think it is a way to make sure you see that your starter is the starter for a reason.

I would normally put the backup RB as the top 3rd down back because that player would be a part of all passing formations.

Yea, it's really noticeable. Trying to keep my top two backs happy, as the backup is a "risk" for the portal transfer but man, the starter is at 5-6ypc and the backup is at maybe 3ypc. Almost same attributes/overall.

 

[SlammedZero]

Do you have that “Equal Teams” or whatever it is called set to on?

Not sure. I'll have to look now that you mention it.

 

[John813]

Have you experienced much "rubber banding" in the game? Played a game before bed last night against Oregon. I was running down their throat for 3 quarters. They couldn't stop me. Suddenly in the 4th QTR I could not run at all. 3rd and 2? Nope. 4th and 1? Nope. They came down and tied the game. I drove down and missed my first FG of the game to go into OT. Then in OT I have a TE streaking wide open to the endzone and he drops the ball. I'm like "Come on!". LOL! Just felt like the CPU titled the game there at the end.

Funny enough, just had this vs Georgia. Up by 15 going into the 4th. Was down by 3 with 39 seconds left.

Then Georgia decides not to play prevent and I beat them deep.

 

[Mikexike]

Not sure. I'll have to look now that you mention it.

I didn't know about this either! will have to look into this... I'm still not sure how the recruiting system works yet... Would like to get insight from some that have gone through a season.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

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[SlammedZero]

I didn't know about this either! will have to look into this... I'm still not sure how the recruiting system works yet... Would like to get insight from some that have gone through a season.

I'm still not sure. haha

I actually was cruising around the Dynasty settings and found that you can change the overall settings on it. I changed mine to "Simple". That basically sims all the recruiting and everything else and just leaves you to play the schedule. Figure I will do that through my first season and just enjoy the gameplay and then go back and figure out the rest slowly.

 

[Mikexike]

I'm still not sure. haha

I actually was cruising around the Dynasty settings and found that you can change the overall settings on it. I changed mine to "Simple". That basically sims all the recruiting and everything else and just leaves you to play the schedule. Figure I will do that through my first season and just enjoy the gameplay and then go back and figure out the rest slowly.

I won't go as far as changing the setting to simple because I'd like to get the players i need for the up coming season... Will definitely give it a deeper look this weekend.

 

[Juggernaut]

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