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cdj
06-18-2010, 08:53 PM
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Welcome to the EA SPORTS Game Changers Championship Series for NCAA Football 11
Sponsored by MyMaddenPad.com and TheGamingTailgate.com

Sign up here:
http://gamechangers.mymaddenpad.com

Tell all of your friends and fellow gamers whom you compete with online.


EASGCCS Guidelines

In an effort to make the EA Sports Game Changers Championship Series enjoyable for all we ask that you follow the two basic rules and the simple guidelines that are stated below. The guidelines are just that; guidelines. By following the two rules and the guidelines outlined below, it will help assures that everyone participating will enjoy themselves. Please remember that this is a fun online competition. No glitching allowed.


Rules

1. Respect Your Opponent
2. No quitting during a game.



Guidelines

Disconnections

We know that disconnections are not uncommon during online video game play. We strongly encourage players to finish their game, in the event of a disconnection, by starting a new game, keeping the same score and playing out the remaining time, until an absolute winner is established. If for some reason one person is unable to reconnect, because of a power failure or something outside their own control there is no obligation to finish the game.


Feedback

After each match has been completed, when reporting the winner, it is mandatory to leave feedback for your opponent. Your feedback left should be based on the overall experience you had with your opponent, not if you win or lose. This user feedback system will help the community be aware of any cheaters or foul play. When leaving feedback, you have the following options:

Postive +1 Rating
Neutral Rating stays the same
Negative -1 Rating


The initial competition will last for four weeks and the winner at that time will receive a copy of Madden NFL 11.


* The event is not endorsed or sponsored by EA SPORTS. It is an event organized by members of the EA SPORTS Game Changers program. *

lilheavy
06-18-2010, 11:05 PM
I'm already signed up for 360!

CLW
06-19-2010, 06:53 AM
Signed up to get smoked on the PS3.

JeffHCross
06-19-2010, 01:05 PM
I probably won't actually be able to participate, but I've still been signed up since it opened :D

JeffHCross
06-19-2010, 02:51 PM
gschwendt needs to sign up so I can name him as a rival.

psusnoop
06-19-2010, 08:11 PM
I just signed up as well, Jeff your now my rival #1.

JeffHCross
06-19-2010, 11:39 PM
I would say something like "Only because I beat you", but I'm still wiping the taste out of my mouth from our last game.

psusnoop
06-20-2010, 06:53 PM
LOL, between that one and the one against Gwschedt I'm not sure which one I feel more proud of. I'm going to say both at this point.

Flav
06-20-2010, 06:58 PM
Who wants to be my rival on 360?!

lilheavy
06-21-2010, 07:11 AM
Who wants to be my rival on 360?!

I accept your challenge!

Schauwn
06-21-2010, 02:13 PM
Is this only for Madden?

gschwendt
06-21-2010, 02:14 PM
Is this only for Madden?
The tournament is for NCAA11 but you have the chance to win Madden 11.

Kingpin32
06-21-2010, 02:16 PM
I signed up, but I didn't see a spot to pick a rival, even though I don't currently have a rival lol.

Schauwn
06-21-2010, 02:17 PM
well thanks, I guess I'll sign up then...

EDIT: well I just signed up, but honestly I'm not quite sure what I signed up for...anyone mind explaining it to me?

joshuahuskers
06-21-2010, 11:21 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but how exactly will this work? Not many details on the web page or this thread...

cdj
06-22-2010, 01:44 PM
Basically, you play people also signed up for the competition so you will want to make sure your friends know about it. After the game, the winner goes on and leave the final score and match-up on the site. Each users can leave feedback so any questionable players will be noted (and possibly avoided). There will be polls based on results (so play often and win ;)) and at the end of the contest there will be Championship and bowl games for the top players.

Flav
06-22-2010, 01:47 PM
Are they going to be ranked matches or unranked?

cdj
06-22-2010, 01:50 PM
Shopmaster would have to clarify, but I believe Ranked.

steelerfan
06-22-2010, 01:55 PM
So....it's a tournament style cheese fest?

cdj
06-22-2010, 01:56 PM
So....it's a tournament style cheese fest?

I suppose it could be, but if you play people you know and leave negative feedback for the cheesers it won't be. I'll be only playing people from here who signed up, so I'm not worried about any cheating/cheesing.

steelerfan
06-22-2010, 02:31 PM
I see, cdj. I'm still a little confused on how you would avoid cheesers if you were a top player and there are Bowl Games etc. (though I wouldn't have to worry about that "problem" - lol).

cdj
06-22-2010, 02:33 PM
I'm not sure what Shopmaster mas in mind, but IMO if someone starts racking up negative feedback, they will find it more difficult to get games, thus losing the opportunity to move up the ranks and make the postseason.

steelerfan
06-22-2010, 02:51 PM
I'm not sure what Shopmaster mas in mind, but IMO if someone starts racking up negative feedback, they will find it more difficult to get games, thus losing the opportunity to move up the ranks and make the postseason.

Gotcha! Thanks.

Moostache
06-22-2010, 08:03 PM
I have played in this the last couple of years that it was run from the MaddenWars site. The feedback mechanism is the tool to use to prevent cheesers from prospering. There is no full-proof way to avoid cheesers in an open-to-the-public tourney, but using their feedback and reveiwing it before agreeing to play someone does help...

The competition is as fun as the people you choose to play with though...some people are cut-throat and will do anything for a win, others are not of that same ilk. The best part about it is that since it starts very close to the release and runs for a limited time, the really offensive glitches that surface every year tend to remain undiscovered until the tourney is over.

At the very worst, anyone participating in the tourney will have an opportunity to meet more str8/sim-style ballers that they can add to their friend's lists or get involved in Dynasties and Leagues with...think of it more like a Gaming-style Facebook deal...lol!

JBHuskers
06-22-2010, 08:30 PM
Yeah I've never done anything of this format, very excited to see how it turns out.

I OU a Beatn
06-22-2010, 09:58 PM
I signed up, but this has the potential to turn sour. The term "cheese" is definitely a subjective one. I've always been the type of person that would play completely straight until my opponent started using questionable tactics, and then I'd throw everything I've got at them until they knocked it off(which was never).

I was also in a tournament a few years back and had a straight game going into the 4th quarter. When the guy realized he had to score in a hurry, he started throwing the kitchen sink at me in terms of motion glitches and crap.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to it.

iBrandon
06-23-2010, 07:25 AM
I've avoided it for the cheese factor or what some call "tournament style" I like to play sim and as soon as I started getting cheesed during a game it would ruin it for me.

gschwendt
06-28-2010, 07:08 PM
gschwendt needs to sign up so I can name him as a rival.
You can go ahead and add me as a rival now.

JeffHCross
06-28-2010, 10:02 PM
Done. Huzzah!

I now await my first G-delivered ass kicking of the season.

Kick88
06-29-2010, 06:27 PM
Hey guys, I am from Madden Wars/MyMaddenPad like Moostache. I understand the concerns you have about the EAGCCS, but you would be missing out if you let those things deter you from participating. We are all str8/sim guys over at MMP so a lot of guys you are going to come across (especially on PS3) are guaranteed good games (Do we have a couple turds? Of course). As far as the competition format, it is just a basic ladder. It will keep track of wins and losses for each team and the feedback rating. I am not 100% positive on the rankings (I will get back to you on this), but I know there will be at least a "People's Poll" where everyone votes on who the top teams are and that will help determine what bowl game you get to go to. As far as whether the games are ranked or not is up to you. A lot of us over there prefer the Heisman setting, but some like ranked games. I sense a question coming about people misreporting games - that has never happened in the MWCS and even if it does, it is easily determined from your profile on easports.com (even in unranked games they show up as last games played on the website). Send me a FR on PSN @ Kick_88 and 360 @ Kick 88 if you are going to play. If you want to get to know some more MMP guys to make sure you get straight games from the get go, you are always welcome over there as well.

xMrHitStickx904
06-29-2010, 07:19 PM
Just signed up, hopefully I still get the gm early so I can test out my O, taking all challengers, regardless.

JBHuskers
06-29-2010, 07:29 PM
Hey guys, I am from Madden Wars/MyMaddenPad like Moostache. I understand the concerns you have about the EAGCCS, but you would be missing out if you let those things deter you from participating. We are all str8/sim guys over at MMP so a lot of guys you are going to come across (especially on PS3) are guaranteed good games (Do we have a couple turds? Of course). As far as the competition format, it is just a basic ladder. It will keep track of wins and losses for each team and the feedback rating. I am not 100% positive on the rankings (I will get back to you on this), but I know there will be at least a "People's Poll" where everyone votes on who the top teams are and that will help determine what bowl game you get to go to. As far as whether the games are ranked or not is up to you. A lot of us over there prefer the Heisman setting, but some like ranked games. I sense a question coming about people misreporting games - that has never happened in the MWCS and even if it does, it is easily determined from your profile on easports.com (even in unranked games they show up as last games played on the website). Send me a FR on PSN @ Kick_88 and 360 @ Kick 88 if you are going to play. If you want to get to know some more MMP guys to make sure you get straight games from the get go, you are always welcome over there as well.

Yeah I've played with some MP guys in Damon's online franchise for Madden... definitely solid guys.

Kingpin32
06-29-2010, 07:32 PM
Thats good to hear, I also was a bit skeptic but I think this could turn out to be a great thing, as well as getting to know other players of the game.

psusnoop
07-01-2010, 07:38 AM
My friends list has grown so much just from getting in a dynasty with Gschwendt, Oneback, JeffHCross and many others that I'm looking forward to playing everyone. Nothing better and more satisfying then sitting down and playing the game you love and getting a great game out of it win or lose. I still want that payback to PapaLoneStar, LSU was primed to break out before the dynasty fizzed out.

Thanks for the info Kick_88, it is appreciated.

Twinky34
07-01-2010, 03:53 PM
Well guys i need some Rivals. U can guess what team i am going to use. So who is in. Going on the PS3

JeffHCross
07-01-2010, 10:17 PM
Yeah I've played with some MP guys in Damon's online franchise for Madden... definitely solid guys.MP != MMP. MP is MaddenPlanet/College Dynasty. MMP is MyMaddenPad.

I'm also an MP'er, technically ;) And that reminds me that I really need to get around to playing Damon sometime.

Kingpin32
07-02-2010, 12:08 AM
Well guys i need some Rivals. U can guess what team i am going to use. So who is in. Going on the PS3

I'll be your rival, I'm on PS3 too.

cdj
07-12-2010, 08:54 AM
You can view the page at http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/content.php?244-EA-SPORTS-Game-Changers-Championship-Series

Shopmaster
07-12-2010, 10:00 AM
Hey guys,

I definitely understand your concerns and that's why it's very important to leave feedback after every game, good or bad. We also have a good games forum where you can leave some comments about the great game you just had with someone. There is no full-proof system here, but letting everyone know who is a sim baller through the feedback is a great way.

People that have multiple instances of "throwing the kitchen sink" to win is not going to go unnoticed or rewarded. For instance someone who is 34-5 and all positive comments will no doubt be ranked higher than someone who is 34-0 with some negative feedback. Now will negative feedback just ruin your chances completely? No, but if there is no change and you are constantly getting negative feedback then it's a problem.

I hope everyone enjoys the competition and I look forward to everyone playing.

HawkFan
07-12-2010, 10:18 AM
Signed up for this and we will see how it goes.

My gamertag and profile name are HawkFan77 for the Xbox360, add me tonight and let's play some games.

Kick88
07-12-2010, 02:57 PM
Hey guys, I'm gonna start sending some friend request out to those of you on PS3, so we can get some games in starting tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it!

Kingpin32
07-12-2010, 03:34 PM
Hey guys, I'm gonna start sending some friend request out to those of you on PS3, so we can get some games in starting tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it!

Cool, I think everybody is looking forward to it.

Twinky34
07-12-2010, 04:09 PM
Hey guys, I'm gonna start sending some friend request out to those of you on PS3, so we can get some games in starting tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it!

Hit me up Twinky34 ill be on soon as i get the game tomorrow

Flav
07-12-2010, 06:55 PM
Is this kicking off at midnight?

gschwendt
07-12-2010, 07:00 PM
Is this kicking off at midnight?
According to the site, yes:


Competition Starts Tonight at Midnight! Are You Ready?!?

Flav
07-12-2010, 08:07 PM
You guys should make a Looking for a EAGCCS Game Thread

gschwendt
07-12-2010, 08:08 PM
You guys should make a Looking for a EAGCCS Game Thread
Sounds like a good idea.

SirHellraiser
07-16-2010, 12:41 PM
I am ready to play some in this series i have forward some invite to yall for the XBOX 360

cdj
07-26-2010, 07:26 PM
Here's the current leaders in win total (feedback):

PS3
1t. Kick88 - 21-3 (13)
1t. KyHuntingUKy - 21-2 (16)
3. jonalan34 - 19-20 (31)
4. TheLittleDevil - 18-7 (18)
5. OC-3 - 16-3 (12)
6. I OU a Beatn - 15-3 (8)

360
1. Miyagi wax off - 17-2 (11)
2. HotRod9928 - 15-3 (10)
3t. right-hermispher - 9-2 (7)
3t. Biggtyme 13 - 9-2 (11)
3t. Jig - 9-1 (10)

Kingpin32
07-26-2010, 07:33 PM
I think I'm at the bottom of that list.

CLW
07-27-2010, 11:53 AM
Wow guys are really playing a TON of games. I pretty much stopped trying once the ability to create rooms was locked by EA.

JBHuskers
07-27-2010, 12:17 PM
Wow guys are really playing a TON of games. I pretty much stopped trying once the ability to create rooms was locked by EA.

Same.

JeffHCross
07-27-2010, 12:19 PM
I never started, because they locked that ability before I played a single game.

JBHuskers
07-27-2010, 12:21 PM
It's much easier to time a game when you are in a created lobby room instead of trying to time a buddy and yourself to be free at the same time.

psusnoop
07-28-2010, 06:48 AM
Agreed big time Jeff and JB. I think they should extend this out or something because I'm not adding 50 people to my friends list on the PSN just to see if they are online to play a game.

Please extend this once the rooms are out or do it again.

I OU a Beatn
07-28-2010, 10:16 PM
I don't even care if I win anymore. After having played the Madden demo, I've already decided against buying it, which was the lone reason I was trying in the tournament to begin with. Literally, it feels like Madden '10 with new announcing and an emphasis on graphics/appearance of the game. So...that makes it like Madden '10.2. They didn't even bother to fix the God awful defense against throws to the RB in the flats, which definitely means I'm not playing online if I do win.

Speaking of the tournament, I'm pretty sure God just doesn't want me to win this. I get a very time consuming job 3 days after the game drops, and out of the 4 games I've lost, 3 of those have been decided by 7 points or less, and in every single one of those games I had a fumble, and some bullshit play where I just have to shake my head and laugh. I've legitimately lost one game, and that was against someone who unknowingly to me ran toss sweeps every other play and naturally I had selected a slow defense in which I had no chance.

Does anyone know when this ends?

cdj
07-29-2010, 12:48 AM
Four weeks after the game came out, so there's about 12 days left. I can get more exact dates to help you guys out.

I OU a Beatn
07-29-2010, 06:38 AM
Exact dates would be extremely helpful. I'm trying to play as much as possible, but if I had an exact date that the regular season ends so I know how much time I have to move up, that would be great. I just hope it's after this weekend when I'll finally have some time to get a good many games in.

xMrHitStickx904
07-29-2010, 06:48 AM
Yeah, I haven't been playing much ever since that Madden 11 arrived on my doorstep Monday...

cdj
07-29-2010, 10:07 AM
July 13 – Start of EASGCCS
July 15 – 1st Set of Polls (Both Systems)
July 19 – 2nd Set of Polls and Announcement of Bowl Game (Each Sponsored Bowl Game will have their own page)
July 22 – 3rd Set of Polls
July 26th – 4th Set of polls
July 29th- 1st Set of GCCS Polls (This poll will determine who goes to a Bowl Game)
August 2nd – 2nd Set of GCCS Polls
August 5th – Bowl Game Participants Announced

I OU a Beatn
07-29-2010, 05:48 PM
So we have until August 5th to move up? Awesome, thanks, CDJ!

cdj
07-29-2010, 07:14 PM
I will talk to Shop later tonight and see if maybe we can add a day or two on to help out. No custom lobbies has really hurt getting games in.

I OU a Beatn
07-29-2010, 07:24 PM
I have most of the main players on my friend's list, so that isn't really a problem for me aside from playing the same 5 or 6 guys over and over. It definitely would be nice for them to get that fixed, though, considering it's been down since release week.

JBHuskers
07-29-2010, 09:05 PM
I have most of the main players on my friend's list, so that isn't really a problem for me aside from playing the same 5 or 6 guys over and over. It definitely would be nice for them to get that fixed, though, considering it's been down since release week.

Yeah I've just been really busy with OD's and projects that I haven't gotten a game in, going to try to get a few in next week...

cdj
08-06-2010, 01:34 PM
The Bowl Match-Ups have been announced:

PS3 (http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1527638.page) - 360 (http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1528300.page)

Losing the Custom Rooms lobby as well as connection issues hurt a lot, but we appreciate the guys who were able to get lots of games in. We are discussing another competition a few weeks/months down the line when hopefully these issues will be long removed.

CLW
08-06-2010, 02:41 PM
The Bowl Match-Ups have been announced:

PS3 (http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1527638.page) - 360 (http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1528300.page)

Losing the Custom Rooms lobby as well as connection issues hurt a lot, but we appreciate the guys who were able to get lots of games in. We are discussing another competition a few weeks/months down the line when hopefully these issues will be long removed.

Congrats guys! I completely gave up on this when the created rooms went down. Not that I had a shot at a Bowl Game. :smh:

I OU a Beatn
08-07-2010, 11:07 AM
I quit in the middle of my bowl game. :D

Not only did I get screwed out of the championship game, IMO, but then I lose 3 fumbles in 3 quarters. Had fun in the tournament, and that's the first game I quit all year(nothing against my opponent at all), I just physically can not complete another game of NCAA '11.