NCAA Football 13: Sights and Sounds Webcast on April 2

[gschwendt]

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As we previously reported, Monday, April 2nd, the first details of NCAA Football 13 will be posted by EA SPORTS on their website. Today on the NCAA Football series' Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/easportsncaafootball), we learned that they'll actually be delivering that information via webcast on their site (http://www.ea.com/ncaa-football/1/webcast). The webcast will begin at 2pm ET and is expected to last for an hour. No other details are available at this time but we'll be sure to update you as we learn anything further. As well, after that webcast, those of us who were able to attend some of the community events will be able to share whatever details we can regarding the discussed changes for Sights and Sounds. What is your biggest priority for sights and sounds in NCAA 13?

[JBHuskers]

:up:

[Dr Death]

What is your biggest priority for sights and sounds in NCAA 13?

As far as sights go, I'd like to see the new stadiums for Florida Atlantic and North Texas. Both opened last year and w/ the technology today, it shouldn't take 3 years to get a stadium in the game. Would also like to see accurate stadium's for all the new FBS/BCS/Div I teams.

:FAU: and :North_Texas: have great looking stadiums too.

[JeffHCross]

we learned that they'll actually be delivering that information via webcast on their site (http://www.ea.com/ncaa-football/1/webcast). Very interesting. First dates and deadlines for info release. Now a webcast. Definitely a new mindset in marketing this year. Glad to see it!

[ram29jackson]

:deadhorse: Wake me up in late June :D

[Cipher 8]

Hopefully we'll be able to watch it if we can't make it there...

[JerzeyReign]

I just want The Big House to sound like The Big House and not West Bumblefuck State.

[beartide06]

As far as sights go, I'd like to see the new stadiums for Florida Atlantic and North Texas. Both opened last year and w/ the technology today, it shouldn't take 3 years to get a stadium in the game. Would also like to see accurate stadium's for all the new FBS/BCS/Div I teams.

:FAU: and :North_Texas: have great looking stadiums too.

I agree with you here, sir. I am not sure if my university (University of South Alabama) will be officially joining this year, but I do know they will start conference play this year, and will be playing teams such as Hawaii and Mississippi State. With that being said, I would like to see all new teams introduced properly, along with new stadiums and stadium updates. As far as sounds go, I would like to see crowd noise improved properly for certain events that takes place on the field, such as touchdowns, big plays, huge defensive stops, etc. It would also be nice to hear crowds get quieter for home teams if an away team makes a big play. Last year, I remember them vividly saying that they improved sound, and even went to games to record noises from the crowds to enhance the sound, but to me it still did not change significantly enough to have an impact. On afinal note, I would love to hear more, louder team chants, and enhanced band music as well.

[ram29jackson]

I like the game for what its worth.

but yeah, all this stuff about crowd noise and diving catches and what not ? not really noticed.,never happened

the game does have some visual strong points..heck,team builder lets me paint my own environment to a small degree !
but.

I did notice something I never saw till yesterday, ..I was playing the AI in a online dynasty game and beating them heavily..the gametrack just showed the opposing teams coach shaking his head and being angry at his players for quite a few seconds, and the announcers didnt say a word..it was pretty funny

[Dr Death]

I agree with you here, sir. I am not sure if my university (University of South Alabama) will be officially joining this year, but I do know they will start conference play this year, and will be playing teams such as Hawaii and Mississippi State. With that being said, I would like to see all new teams introduced properly, along with new stadiums and stadium updates. As far as sounds go, I would like to see crowd noise improved properly for certain events that takes place on the field, such as touchdowns, big plays, huge defensive stops, etc. It would also be nice to hear crowds get quieter for home teams if an away team makes a big play. Last year, I remember them vividly saying that they improved sound, and even went to games to record noises from the crowds to enhance the sound, but to me it still did not change significantly enough to have an impact. On afinal note, I would love to hear more, louder team chants, and enhanced band music as well.

Yes, South Alabama will be in the Sun Belt... here's a rundown of the new teams {4 total} bringing the FBS to 124. EA damn sure better have these teams and their stadiums in the game. There will be one in the MAC, two in the WAC and one in the Sun Belt.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season

[illwill10]

Yes, South Alabama will be in the Sun Belt... here's a rundown of the new teams {4 total} bringing the FBS to 124. EA damn sure better have these teams and their stadiums in the game. There will be one in the MAC, two in the WAC and one in the Sun Belt.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season
I hope so. I am now looking forward to starting a Dynasty with one of those team, most likely Texas State.

[gschwendt]

Actually South Alabama will only be in the Sun Belt on a probationary basis. It's the same as when Western Kentucky moved up a few years ago... They'll play a FBS schedule but won't be eligible for conference title nor bowl games.

Not sure on the other teams but I imagine most will be in the same situation. If that's the case, don't look for them to be in the game this year as they didn't add WKU until they were a full-fledged member.

South Alabama will be a full-fledged team in 2013.

[Dr Death]

Actually South Alabama will only be in the Sun Belt on a probationary basis. It's the same as when Western Kentucky moved up a few years ago... They'll play a FBS schedule but won't be eligible for conference title nor bowl games.

Not sure on the other teams but I imagine most will be in the same situation. If that's the case, don't look for them to be in the game this year as they didn't add WKU until they were a full-fledged member.

South Alabama will be a full-fledged team in 2013.

I know this is just a wild pipe dream, but if that's the case, then EA should do something w/ Teambuilder and allow us to add these 4 teams once we play through the first season. I think it's safe to say that most people that purchase the game do so w/ a dynasty in mind; be it a solo dynasty or an on-line dynasty. We shouldn't have to wait until next year to properly implement the additional 4 new teams.

It's like I've said before - EA calls the game a year ahead; in this case it will be NCAA '13 though it comes out in July of 2012, yet we are always a year - or more - behind, in terms of uniforms, stadiums and from the sound of your post, teams as well.

And again, as I stated prior, w/ the technology available today, this is simply inexcusable. IMHO.

[beartide06]

Actually South Alabama will only be in the Sun Belt on a probationary basis. It's the same as when Western Kentucky moved up a few years ago... They'll play a FBS schedule but won't be eligible for conference title nor bowl games.

Not sure on the other teams but I imagine most will be in the same situation. If that's the case, don't look for them to be in the game this year as they didn't add WKU until they were a full-fledged member.

South Alabama will be a full-fledged team in 2013.

This is a correct statement. We are playing our normal, full schedule, but we are still in our final year of inauguration. Therefore, we are unable to contend for any bowls or championships. As you said, I would assume this would stand true for the other teams as well. However, USC was on a probation, and they were still I'm the game, so I feel like the 4 new teams could be added without any problems. I know it's different circumstances, but it sure would be nice to have some new faces added to the gridiron in this years NCAA. I think they probably would have already mentioned them being in if they were going to be, though. Who knows, maybe they will add them.

[baseballplyrmvp]

This is a correct statement. We are playing our normal, full schedule, but we are still in our final year of inauguration. Therefore, we are unable to contend for any bowls or championships. As you said, I would assume this would stand true for the other teams as well. However, USC was on a probation, and they were still I'm the game, so I feel like the 4 new teams could be added without any problems. I know it's different circumstances, but it sure would be nice to have some new faces added to the gridiron in this years NCAA. I think they probably would have already mentioned them being in if they were going to be, though. Who knows, maybe they will add them.south alabama isnt on probation for ncaa penalties.

probationary probably isnt the right word. conditional is probably better, they didnt commit any violations.

[Little Steve]

A few more cut seens, run outs and maybe a chant or two = ncaa13:bang::deadhorse::down:

[beartide06]

south alabama isnt on probation for ncaa penalties.

probationary probably isnt the right word. conditional is probably better, they didnt commit any violations.

I know they didn't , I attend the University of South Alabama.... I stated that they are still in an inaugurational period. I referred to USC because they were inelligible to go to bowls or compete for championships, just like South. Like I said, I know that the two are not 100% comparable since USC has been in the FBS for a while, but as far as being inelligible, that part overlaps. That is what I was pointing out. Oh, and the fact that South is also playing a full schedule, but again, under inauguration period. Next year, they will be eligible for all bowls and championships. If they are invited, of course.

On another note, would commentary be listed more under that atmosphere area, or could it be considered "sounds"?

[JeffHCross]

If there's no way to view the webcast after the fact, I would appreciate someone who can watch/listen writing down the major bullet points for a summary. For those of us that can't escape work, of course.

[Jayrah]

-I want to notice home AND away crowd in this year's game. The game in general needs to respond better to plays on the field, but that includes having the away fans screaming their small little heads off when their team makes a play too. Appropriately to size of course! In addition, I really want to see a difference in crowd reaction!!!!!! A lot of times when a big play is made in the game the crowd stands up and then kinda half sits down again and does their wimpy clapping. I want to see people jumping (AT DIFFERENT TIMES, I'M GETTING SICK OF THE SYNCRO-JUMP), arms flailing, crowd going wild atmosphere for the big stadiums. For the smaller crowds of course the usual will suffice.

-I also want to see a different interface! One that doesn't take 5 million minutes to load. And then the only other thing is upgraded field sidelines.

-I know this won't happen but I would like to see sideline people that are more than digified and more in tune with the play on the field. Would really help atmosphere imo.

Can't wait to read the breakdown of this after I get off tomorrow.

[beckya]

Looking forward to F13! Yes the loading times have been slow but I here that will change. I am ready for some football!

[xMrHitStickx904]

I'd like to really tell the difference in the loudness of crowds based on attendance, loyalty of the fan base & how crowds sound based on the construction of stadiums. in addition, the neutral site crowds need to be more balanced as well. as far as sights go, this is a pipe dream, but sideline interactions would be nice. aside from the cut-scenes, the turf looked pretty bad, I can't lie. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the NCAA & amateurism, but I'd like the crowds to actually have jerseys on besides in cut-scenes, and logos. Right now, just looks like some random outfits that nobody would wear to a game.

[kindella2]

How about a Senior Night presentation? I know this may fit in another category but i think this may add some thing different thats a welcome addition to the game.yes there are other things that can be fixed or adjusted but this could be cool.My list of things to add:DisciplineProbation Senior NightDiving catches

[gschwendt]

Just a couple FYIs for today.

Any presentation aspects that are tied to features to be discussed in the future will not be discussed today. For example, if there's some presentation aspect tied to Road to Glory, they'll cover it when they cover the rest of the RtG aspects.
We'll be able to discuss the sights & sounds stuff today beginning at 3PM ET (essentially immediately after the webcast). However, if it's not discussed in the webcast, we may not be able to discuss it. Obviously we'll be able to expand on things that they touch on.

[Dewiel]

If there's no way to view the webcast after the fact, I would appreciate someone who can watch/listen writing down the major bullet points for a summary. For those of us that can't escape work, of course.

We'll have a replay for sure Jeff. Should be able to watch on the same link.

[kindella2]

Can they please put back in the celebrations going toward the endzone? I know it draws a flag in real life but put it in. Its fun and AND this is a video game after all.

[gschwendt]

Can they please put back in the celebrations going toward the endzone? I know it draws a flag in real life but put it in. Its fun and AND this is a video game after all.Honestly no clue whether they're in this year or not but the only problem with your "this is a video game after all" is that they still have to answer to the NCAA. If they wanted it taken out, they have to respond; I would assume that's the case in this scenario.

[beartide06]

Honestly no clue whether they're in this year or not but the only problem with your "this is a video game after all" is that they still have to answer to the NCAA. If they wanted it taken out, they have to respond; I would assume that's the case in this scenario.

This could also be in reference to why they don't have late hits as well. Kind of a similar situation. They both draw flags in real life, but if the NCAA wanted it out, then it will definitely not be in. I guess it's because late hits and excessive celebrations seem more unsportsmanlike than other penalties.

[baseballplyrmvp]

52 minutes!

[SmoothPancakes]

Thank God, Amazon's getting the 5 downloaded Pro Combat uniforms. Amazon finally gets the best of the various pre-order offers.

[psuexv]

More stuff people are going to "X" right by after the first week of the game

[psuexv]

Post game celebrations seem to be getting an improvement. :up: Guys without helmets

[psuexv]

The Practice Field got an upgrade, hopefully they upgrade the actual mode itself.

[Deuce]

Damn...can't listen on my phone and work computer has it blocked.


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[psuexv]

FAU and North Texas stadiums added.

[SmoothPancakes]

Hopefully all that talk and discussion about scanning the stadiums and why they have to wait for projects to be completed will finally stop all the never ending questions of why this upgrade wasn't included or can this project that will be done next fall be included, etc.

[psuexv]

Hopefully all that talk and discussion about scanning the stadiums and why they have to wait for projects to be completed will finally stop all the never ending questions of why this upgrade wasn't included or can this project that will be done next fall be included, etc.

:up:

[psuexv]

Bowl trophies and rivalry trophies in post game celebrations.

[beartide06]

Over 100 faces and heads. I am actually glad they have more variety.

[baseballplyrmvp]

i'm gonna love playing as USC this year. :D

[JBHuskers]

Over 100 faces and heads. I am actually glad they have more variety.

Yeah most of those head models were brutal :D

[psuexv]

Damn my feed crapped out.

[JBHuskers]

These were the games where EA recorded during the entire game to get the crowd swells, chants, etc.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/ncaa13sounds.jpg

[baseballplyrmvp]

some of the people chatting are fucking morons. i cant believe some of em were expecting everything today

[SmoothPancakes]

Audio sounds TONS better this year.

[JBHuskers]

some of the people chatting are fucking morons. i cant believe some of em were expecting everything today

:+1: :fp:

[JBHuskers]

Audio sounds TONS better this year.

Yeah it is amazing. Because it's real audio recorded from a game. The difference when they play NCAA 12 to NCAA 13 is insane.

[psuexv]

Audio sounds TONS better this year.

Good to hear Ben admit they basically eff'ed it up last year.

[kindella2]

I cant watch the webcast on this computer. Will it be posted here once its finished?

[psuexv]

These were the games where EA recorded during the entire game to get the crowd swells, chants, etc.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/ncaa13sounds.jpg

I bet the people that recorded that NU/Neb game screwed it up. :D

[JBHuskers]

I bet the people that recorded that NU/Neb game screwed it up. :D

Shaddup! :D

We were told we got some good Husker chants that will be in :nod:

[psuexv]

I cant watch the webcast on this computer. Will it be posted here once its finished?

It's supposed to be. Not sure where though.

[gschwendt]

I cant watch the webcast on this computer. Will it be posted here once its finished?It will be available on their website afterwards. It's being broadcast via livestream so you can also go to http://livestream.com/easports and see if it might work there.

[psuexv]

New Commentary system :up:

[JBHuskers]

Good to see that in the coming years the commentary will not be as linear and will reference past events in games and etc.

[JBHuskers]

New Commentary system :up:

Just to let you know. It's not going to be fully implemented for NCAA 13. It'll be better this year, but this year is just the beginning for the development of completely changing the commentary. NCAA 13 will be the base of change.

[psuexv]

Just to let you know. It'll be better this year, but this year is just the beginning for the development of completely changing the commentary. NCAA 13 will be the base of change.

Yes, I did note the multi-year plan ;)

[JBHuskers]

Yes, I did note the multi-year plan ;)

Most won't though :D

[baseballplyrmvp]

kinda getting caught up on the "ad lib" part. i take it they're still using scripted lines, however, they werent recorded like they were reading from a script? they thought the lines up on the fly?

[psuexv]

kinda getting caught up on the "ad lib" part. i take it they're still using scripted lines, however, they werent recorded like they were reading from a script? they thought the lines up on the fly?

yeah, sounds like they didn't just give them a bunch of lines to read but gave them scenarios to talk about

[psuexv]

kinda getting caught up on the "ad lib" part. i take it they're still using scripted lines, however, they werent recorded like they were reading from a script? they thought the lines up on the fly?

I think the should just sit them down and have them watch a game that the devs play and have the do it like they were doing a broadcast.

[OSUCowboyofMD]

Whats the :Oklahoma_State: pro combat uni?

[Kwizzy]

I think the should just sit them down and have them watch a game that the devs play and have the do it like they were doing a broadcast.

Essentially that is what they did, only in a more scripted fashion. They would give them context to the situation & have them react to that situation. I think what was always missing was the context & emotion of each situation. They have started taking the steps to fix that.

[beartide06]

Overall, I am pleased with the news thus far. It is nice to see that they are revamping the old flavored commentary with a completely new one. I sure do wish it could have been fully implemented this year, instead of the MULTI year process, but I will be satisfied with what they have started on. Will their be any changes to the sidelines in reference to the "sights" area?

[VWEBBJR]

Overall, I am pleased with the news thus far. It is nice to see that they are revamping the old flavored commentary with a completely new one. I sure do wish it could have been fully implemented this year, instead of the MULTI year process, but I will be satisfied with what they have started on. Will their be any changes to the sidelines in reference to the "sights" area?

From what I saw, it didn't look like it. But they also said that all footage was WIP.

[Dr Death]

As someone who has been very frustrated w/ the game the past several years all I can say is this: They actually have the new :FAU: and :North_Texas: stadiums in the game and from what they said, these two stadiums may be the most visually amazing stadiums based on how they scanned them! I am excited about that. I am also glad to hear them admit the failures of the commentary and that that is being worked on.

I get that it's a 4-year process but at least they're doing something about it.

The 17th will be huge because game-play is the biggest thing of all. But so far, EA, my hat is off to you. This one hour broadcast was so much better than a single screen shot like in years past.

THANK YOU!!!

[beartide06]

From what I saw, it didn't look like it. But they also said that all footage was WIP.

Maybe some of the CD guys can comment on this? Or just go into more depth about everything touched up on today.

[WolverineJay]

Essentially that is what they did, only in a more scripted fashion. They would give them context to the situation & have them react to that situation. I think what was always missing was the context & emotion of each situation. They have started taking the steps to fix that.

I still would prefer them to commentate actual user vs cpu, user vs user games, and coach mode games as well then take those recordings and use them in the game, especially helpful to cover up the dead times between plays. I know it sounds like asking a lot but really you can get a bunch of different scenarios in the game than you can just think of as possible situations. If they want authentic sounding commentary that is the way I would go about doing it.

[gschwendt]

Will their be any changes to the sidelines in reference to the "sights" area?Not so far as I'm aware, at least not to the point that I remember it specifically. That said though, the last time I was personally there was January whereas others have been able to make a couple of trips since.

[OSUCowboyofMD]

I think the should just sit them down and have them watch a game that the devs play and have the do it like they were doing a broadcast.

I've been saying that for years lol 2K does commentary almost perfectly in MLB2K and NBA2K

[beartide06]

As someone who has been very frustrated w/ the game the past several years all I can say is this: They actually have the new :FAU: and :North_Texas: stadiums in the game and from what they said, these two stadiums may be the most visually amazing stadiums based on how they scanned them! I am excited about that. I am also glad to hear them admit the failures of the commentary and that that is being worked on.

I get that it's a 4-year process but at least they're doing something about it.

The 17th will be huge because game-play is the biggest thing of all. But so far, EA, my hat is off to you. This one hour broadcast was so much better than a single screen shot like in years past.

THANK YOU!!!

:up::))

[Kwizzy]

Overall, I am pleased with the news thus far. It is nice to see that they are revamping the old flavored commentary with a completely new one. I sure do wish it could have been fully implemented this year, instead of the MULTI year process, but I will be satisfied with what they have started on. Will their be any changes to the sidelines in reference to the "sights" area?

Personally, I would want no part of a system as complex as commentary needs to be that they could completely implement in one year. I think one of the main issues in the past has been trying to get something too big in in 1 dev cycle & the result is a skyscraper built on a cracked foundation. What they have done is to lay a very strong base & get a feel for what is possible with this new system.

[beartide06]

Not so far as I'm aware, at least not to the point that I remember it specifically. That said though, the last time I was personally there was January whereas others have been able to make a couple of trips since.

Ah, well, as long as the more important things have been touch up on and fixed. Which seems to be the case. The devs take on things has changed so much from years past, and I like how they are paying more attention to what the fans and dedicated players want. Kudos to them for making those strides in doing so.:)

[OSUCowboyofMD]

Did anyone besides me notice :UMass: when they were talking about new unis and :Louisiana: came up on the screen?

[baseballplyrmvp]

Not so far as I'm aware, at least not to the point that I remember it specifically. That said though, the last time I was personally there was January whereas others have been able to make a couple of trips since.one thing that i've always been frustrated with (even though its not a big deal), is the lack of camera crews displayed around the stadium.

they have all kinds of "reporters" set in place around the field, and they arent used at all. it'd be a huge gain, if they could use those figures for different kinds of replays. i'll take a pic in-game showing what i mean later on.

[JBHuskers]

Personally, I would want no part of a system as complex as commentary needs to be that they could completely implement in one year. I think one of the main issues in the past has been trying to get something too big in in 1 dev cycle & the result is a skyscrape built on a cracked foundation. What they have done is to lay a very strong base & get a feel for what is possible with this new system.

:+1:

[OSUCowboyofMD]

Still no stadium rights to:
- :Pinstripe_Bowl:
- :Military_Bowl:
-:Independence_Bowl:
-:GoDaddycom_Bowl: *Ladd-Peebles should be in the game b/c it's South Alabama's home stadium*

[psuexv]

It was also good to hear that they are taking stuff and talking to other devs within EA. BF3, FIFA and NHL

[souljahbill]

Thank God, Amazon's getting the 5 downloaded Pro Combat uniforms. Amazon finally gets the best of the various pre-order offers.

Yeah, Amazon for me this year!

[psuexv]

Essentially that is what they did, only in a more scripted fashion. They would give them context to the situation & have them react to that situation. I think what was always missing was the context & emotion of each situation. They have started taking the steps to fix that.

yeah but did they give them a situation, like "it's 4th and 1 and they just got stuffed" or was it on the screen being played and they reacted to it? You can get two totally different reactions. Maybe if they don't play a whole game for them, play a series or two. This way Brad and Kirk can get into a flow and stuff that they said about the 1st down play will feed into what they said about the 3rd down play.

[Kwizzy]

yeah but did they give them a situation, like "it's 4th and 1 and they just got stuffed" or was it on the screen being played and they reacted to it? You can get two totally different reactions. Maybe if they don't play a whole game for them, play a series or two. This way Brad and Kirk can get into a flow and stuff that they said about the 1st down play will feed into what they said about the 3rd down play.

I see what you're saying, however I would think that then you are overly confining each comment. I'm not sure exactly what method they used as a visual but my understanding was that immersion played a significant part in their efforts this year while recording. I definitely get what you're getting at however I'm not sure that would get the results you're looking for necessarily.

By context I guess I mean more than down, distance & result. I think it was more detailed: 4th qtr, crucial drive, etc...

[SmoothPancakes]

Not to take away from the discussion about commentary, but anyone else happy to hear that the weather is becoming "truly" more progressive, with the effects and changes happening from play to play, etc instead of after every quarter?

[psusnoop]

Of all days to get busy, Grr going to have to replay it this evening.

[psuexv]

I see what you're saying, however I would think that then you are overly confining each comment. I'm not sure exactly what method they used as a visual but my understanding was that immersion played a significant part in their efforts this year while recording. I definitely get what you're getting at however I'm not sure that would get the results you're looking for necessarily.

By context I guess I mean more than down, distance & result. I think it was more detailed: 4th qtr, crucial drive, etc...

Yeah I think replicating a real life game commentary is going to be extremely difficult if not maybe impossible as no commentator does different games the same way.

But I do think they would get a better reaction if they gave them something visual to comment on, even if it was one play or scenario at a time, and maybe they did. You would just have to call less on Brad and Kirk "creating" emotion from a scenario on a piece of paper.

[JBHuskers]

Of all days to get busy, Grr going to have to replay it this evening.

Should be able to go right to the link and replay the broadcast.

And the next one is April 17th focusing on Gameplay.

[psuexv]

Of all days to get busy, Grr going to have to replay it this evening.

Sometimes I don't understand your humor, but I know there is no way you were busy today.

[JBHuskers]

Sometimes I don't understand your humor, but I know there is no way you were busy today.

:D

[psuexv]

Not to take away from the discussion about commentary, but anyone else happy to hear that the weather is becoming "truly" more progressive, with the effects and changes happening from play to play, etc instead of after every quarter?

I am Smooth. I hated the quarter transitions. Definitely will be cool to see the shadows changing throughout the game and throwing into the sun in the 1st quarter and have it move away later in the game.

[Kwizzy]

Yeah I think replicating a real life game commentary is going to be extremely difficult if not maybe impossible as no commentator does different games the same way.

But I do think they would get a better reaction if they gave them something visual to comment on, even if it was one play or scenario at a time, and maybe they did. You would just have to call less on Brad and Kirk "creating" emotion from a scenario on a piece of paper.

Agreed & to be clear, I don't know that they didn't give them a visual reference like you've suggested.

[psuexv]

Some screenshots of the post game celebrations, trophies and practice field from Pasta

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107534665533249077910/albums/5726892738085858881

[psuexv]

Teaser trailer


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqIM7YGFlXQ

[Treadstone6700]

Will there be a blog coming out today?I'd like to hear more about the # of player faces/models, hairstyles, etc as well as the motion blur.Good stuff today, certainly not any "blow you away" information but it sounds like they have a good base for addressing some of the issue people have had the last couple years. Hopefully they keep the momentum going on the 17th

[steelerfan]

The Hilltopper and USC's white-sweatered cheerleaders. :nod:

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[Dr Death]

One question I have... they mentioned the :USC: Song Girls being in the game... and I'm sure everyone remembers a few years ago when the one Song Girl was caught on camera w/ out her panties on. So... just how realistic did they get the Song Girls??? :D :D :D

[gschwendt]

Will there be a blog coming out today?I'd like to hear more about the # of player faces/models, hairstyles, etc as well as the motion blur.Good stuff today, certainly not any "blow you away" information but it sounds like they have a good base for addressing some of the issue people have had the last couple years. Hopefully they keep the momentum going on the 17thNothing about the # of players faces/models, hairstyles, etc. but here's the blogs and other information from today.
http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/content.php?554-NCAA-Football-Sights-and-Sounds-Playbook-1-Reveal

[baseballplyrmvp]

One question I have... they mentioned the :USC: Song Girls being in the game... and I'm sure everyone remembers a few years ago when the one Song Girl was caught on camera w/ out her panties on. So... just how realistic did they get the Song Girls??? :D :D :Dnah she had panties on. i know cuz i have the gif saved on my computer. :D

[ryby6969]

I am Smooth. I hated the quarter transitions. Definitely will be cool to see the shadows changing throughout the game and throwing into the sun in the 1st quarter and have it move away later in the game.

Is just the lighting progressive after each play or is the actual weather also? Like do showers come and go along with maybe wind gusts?

[gschwendt]

Is just the lighting progressive after each play or is the actual weather also? Like do showers come and go along with maybe wind gusts?Unless something has changed, my understanding is that it's only the lighting that will change throughout the game.

[psuexv]

Is just the lighting progressive after each play or is the actual weather also? Like do showers come and go along with maybe wind gusts?

Weather would be awesome.

[SmoothPancakes]

Unless something has changed, my understanding is that it's only the lighting that will change throughout the game.

Glad they finally got the lighting from the sun, clouds, etc figured out, now like ryby, they need to get the actual weather (rain, snow) implemented so I can go from clear or partly cloudy to start and gradually turn to rain in the middle of the 2nd or 3rd quarter or something.

[Dr Death]

nah she had panties on. i know cuz i have the gif saved on my computer. :D

Well it must have been a thong then! :D :D :D Feel free to share the gif!!!

Here's the vid:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBEA5HSevSo

[ryby6969]

Weather would be awesome.

Yeah, hopefully that is something they can look at for next year. I know living in Florida my whole life, it is very rare that it will just rain for 3+ hours straight without breaks. I would also like to see some wind gusts added. Especially in bad weather games.

[baseballplyrmvp]

Essentially that is what they did, only in a more scripted fashion. They would give them context to the situation & have them react to that situation. I think what was always missing was the context & emotion of each situation. They have started taking the steps to fix that.k....i think what psuexv was getting at, is its one thing to be told about a certain situation and picture in your mind whats going on but its completely different seeing that same thing happen live.

[gschwendt]

For anyone that missed the webcast, here are your pre-order bonuses.

Gamestop - Heisman Challenge 3-Player Pack: Mark Ingram, Tim Tebow, & Matt Leinart
Best Buy - Five Star Quarterback
Wal-Mart - Prima Digital Mini Guide
Amazon - 5 Nike Pro Combat Downloadable Uniforms: Army, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Oregon, & Michigan

[SmoothPancakes]

Amazon is by far (at least for me) the best one this year. You're gonna get a minimum $10 credit, probably $20, and then get the 5 Pro Combat unis. 5 star quarterback, unless you're a RTG nut, who cares. The digital mini guide, HA! Heisman Challenge 3-pack, depending on what that is all about, it could be interesting, but I'd rather have the Pro Combats and the $20 credit. Finally Amazon getting some good treatment by the various game company bastards when it comes to pre-order bonuses.

[ram29jackson]

does this mean there will be some sort of defensive practice modification?

[psusnoop]

Sometimes I don't understand your humor, but I know there is no way you were busy today.

Lol, I had a guy bring in 3 bacteria samples I had to plate and read on the microscope at 2pm. Terrible timing!

Most days my busy is nothing more then showing up to work :D:D

[beartide06]

Personally, I would want no part of a system as complex as commentary needs to be that they could completely implement in one year. I think one of the main issues in the past has been trying to get something too big in in 1 dev cycle & the result is a skyscraper built on a cracked foundation. What they have done is to lay a very strong base & get a feel for what is possible with this new system.

Oh, I know that and I agree with you. I was simply saying it would be nice if they could get the same quality in a shorter time frame. I am completely content with the strides they are making to improve commentating, and I am glad they have begun a cycle, this year, to change it. I think I even remember them saying they messed up in the past by implementing something way too fast, which resulted in poor quality.

[Deuce]

Pretty cool stuff. The chants sound so much better it's ridiculous. Excited to hear how the commentary works this year. It's sounds like this is just the beginning but also said they didn't take a step back for the 1st year. :up:



Btw...for you people on iPhones you can download the live stream app and then watch the webcast. It's a great app for me since my phone is the only way to watch these things while I'm at work.


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[ram29jackson]

100 heads? I didnt see any blond hair examples...?

[psusnoop]

Pretty cool stuff. The chants sound so much better it's ridiculous. Excited to hear how the commentary works this year. It's sounds like this is just the beginning but also said they didn't take a step back for the 1st year. :up:



Btw...for you people on iPhones you can download the live stream app and then watch the webcast. It's a great app for me since my phone is the only way to watch these things while I'm at work.


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I too am watching it on my phone Duece, it's a very good option and rather nice too!

[Dewiel]

You guys can view the webcast archive, the sights and sounds video, screens, and blogs all here right now: http://www.ea.com/ncaa-football/1/playbook-sights-and-sounds

[beartide06]

100 heads? I didnt see any blond hair examples...?

Haha, good point! During the webcast, in the small screenshot they showed, I only saw dark haired individuals. That looked to be only a small sample of the 100+ faces/heads they mentioned, though.

[psuexv]

Lol, I had a guy bring in 3 bacteria samples I had to plate and read on the microscope at 2pm. Terrible timing!

Most days my busy is nothing more then showing up to work :D:D

Pull the sample, plate and dry. Stain and dry. Rinse and dry. Read. :easy:

[baseballplyrmvp]

one thing they didnt mention during the stadium updates, was that USC got a new videoboard at the Coliseum. can anyone check if that made it in, since its the 3rd largest video board in college football, in terms of square footage?

[beartide06]

Here is a link to an IGN article about NCAA. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1222151p1.html

[baseballplyrmvp]

i mentioned this earlier


one thing that i've always been frustrated with (even though its not a big deal), is the lack of camera crews displayed around the stadium.

they have all kinds of "reporters" set in place around the field, and they arent used at all. it'd be a huge gain, if they could use those figures for different kinds of replays. i'll take a pic in-game showing what i mean later on.

but here's what i was getting at. in this pic below, there are tons of these guys scattered all around the field. its the same number of people at every stadium and they're standing in the same spots. why cant they be put to use as part of the replay system?
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4053/662a00013jpegscreenshot.jpg

imagine the replays you'd get seeing the play unfold right in front of you. its a small addition, but it'd add a lot, imo.

[Gator3guy]

Amazon is by far (at least for me) the best one this year. You're gonna get a minimum $10 credit, probably $20, and then get the 5 Pro Combat unis. 5 star quarterback, unless you're a RTG nut, who cares. The digital mini guide, HA! Heisman Challenge 3-pack, depending on what that is all about, it could be interesting, but I'd rather have the Pro Combats and the $20 credit. Finally Amazon getting some good treatment by the various game company bastards when it comes to pre-order bonuses.

Does the game arrive on release day when you order from Amazon or do you have to pay extra?

[Little Steve]

a few more cut seens, run outs and maybe a chant or two = ncaa13:bang::deadhorse::down:

i called it!:p

[gschwendt]

i called it!:pHow? This was purely intended for sights and sounds... no gameplay, no dynasty, etc. What else would be included today? Nevermind selling the information that we learned today quite short.

[gschwendt]

Does the game arrive on release day when you order from Amazon or do you have to pay extra?They almost always offer release day shipping for $1. Definitely the way to go as long as you can be patient enough for Fed Ex or UPS to deliver it.

[ram29jackson]

let me say,..if theres any doubt,I like the game.
So any comments I make, no matter seemingly how negative they read..shouldnt be considered some hateful trolling thing.
I'm just getting some thought out.

I dont care about the blur effect thing. I dont know where it may help or hurt the game ?
team builder is part of sights to a degree,nothing was mentioned about that. A little bit of a negative to me.

crowd chants- the problem with this day and age is all the younger people growing up around computers is they think the virtual worlds are supposed to be/going to be as real as possible and if it doesnt happen as quickly as they want,theres a problem. The Chants are fine this year,they are what they are, the mear fact you can put the stuff in games that you do now is fascinating in and of itself and kids take it for granted..they say the chants are more real, they sound more muffled to me to the point you cant even understand what they are saying... I'll use the stupid phrase that "it is what it is "

the english language is fascinating. You can spend an hour saying nothing with lots of words LOL
.. I guess they assume there will be plenty of Best Buys by the time the game comes out ? I hope so

[beartide06]

Amazon is by far (at least for me) the best one this year. You're gonna get a minimum $10 credit, probably $20, and then get the 5 Pro Combat unis. 5 star quarterback, unless you're a RTG nut, who cares. The digital mini guide, HA! Heisman Challenge 3-pack, depending on what that is all about, it could be interesting, but I'd rather have the Pro Combats and the $20 credit. Finally Amazon getting some good treatment by the various game company bastards when it comes to pre-order bonuses.

The reasons I am picking it up at GameStop are because, A) Because I work there. Lol. B) I have a $25 gift card for the store, and C) Because I have $40 of in store credit to go towards it. I'll split my money between NCAA and Ghost Recon most likely.

[SmoothPancakes]

Does the game arrive on release day when you order from Amazon or do you have to pay extra?


They almost always offer release day shipping for $1. Definitely the way to go as long as you can be patient enough for Fed Ex or UPS to deliver it.

Yep, I buy almost every game today from Amazon, as I have to drive over to the next town, resulting in about an hour or so long round trip in the end, to visit the nearest Gamestop. Amazon has release day shipping, so it will be there by release day. For me, depending on what route UPS puts my package on, it always arrives either during the 1pm hour or the 4pm hour on release day. Sure, it would be nice to have it the entire day to play, but I'm patient and don't mind waiting.

As for shipping, for regular Amazon users it's usually $1 release day shipping (though I have seen it be free for some games now and then) and if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get release day shipping for free for any and every game.

[SmoothPancakes]

let me say,..if theres any doubt,I like the game.
So any comments I make, no matter seemingly how negative they read..shouldnt be considered some hateful trolling thing.
I'm just getting some thought out.

I dont care about the blur effect thing. I dont know where it may help or hurt the game ?
team builder is part of sights to a degree,nothing was mentioned about that. A little bit of a negative to me.

crowd chants- the problem with this day and age is all the younger people growing up around computers is they think the virtual worlds are supposed to be/going to be as real as possible and if it doesnt happen as quickly as they want,theres a problem. The Chants are fine this year,they are what they are, the mear fact you can put the stuff in games that you do now is fascinating in and of itself and kids take it for granted..they say the chants are more real, they sound more muffled to me to the point you cant even understand what they are saying... I'll use the stupid phrase that "it is what it is "

the english language is fascinating. You can spend an hour saying nothing with lots of words LOL
.. I guess they assume there will be plenty of Best Buys by the time the game comes out ? I hope so

Just for the sake of argument, how is teambuilder even possibly, remotely related to the sights category? Sights would be the LAST thing I would associate teambuilder with.

As for the chants, of course it's going to be "muffled". When was the last time you went to a college game in person? Could you hear the chant perfectly clear and crisp? Tens of thousands of people shouting a chant is going to make any and every chant "muffled" to a degree.


The reasons I am picking it up at GameStop are because, A) Because I work there. Lol. B) I have a $25 gift card for the store, and C) Because I have $40 of in store credit to go towards it. I'll split my money between NCAA and Ghost Recon most likely.

Lol, good reasons, I'll grant you that. I can't argue with any of those. Especially if you have gift cards or in store credit to use towards the game. For me, I don't think I have any in store credit and the hour long or so round trip drive just to get the game and get home isn't worth it enough to make the Gamestop trip to the next town over, so Amazon usually is the very first (and usually only) option for me when it comes to buying games. And unfortunately, Amazon tends to get screwed over and shafted a lot when it comes to pre-order bonuses.

[beartide06]

Did anyone besides me notice :UMass: when they were talking about new unis and :Louisiana: came up on the screen?

Where did you see this!? If they have UMASS in the game, chances are they have the 3 other teams in the game, including :South_Alabama: (Where I attend school). I know for sure they will be in for next years game.

Edit: Nevermind, I see it now. I really hope they have the other teams in, now.

[gschwendt]

I've put out feelers to find out whether we can discuss what new teams would be included in the game. Likely won't hear back tonight but whenever I do I'll be sure to share.

[beartide06]

I've put out feelers to find out whether we can discuss what new teams would be included in the game. Likely won't hear back tonight but whenever I do I'll be sure to share.

Very much appreciated, sir. It will be interesting to see what new teams are added. Which leads me to think there might be some more new stadiums possibly.

[HWill]

Of course Amazon gets the best pre-order bonus the year I stop using them...:rolleyes:

[Gator3guy]

They almost always offer release day shipping for $1. Definitely the way to go as long as you can be patient enough for Fed Ex or UPS to deliver it.

Thanks I'll keep that in mind.

[ram29jackson]

@smooth

sight=visual..teambuilder is that..its not an intellectual stretch to think it could be mentioned

[Treadstone6700]

Would love to see some more screenshots, any chance we get any more?

[souljahbill]

@smooth

sight=visual..teambuilder is that..its not an intellectual stretch to think it could be mentioned

I'm with everyone else. I don't think Teambuilder goes with the "these are the new graphics" theme of the day. It probably fits better in Gameplay or Dynasty.

[SmoothPancakes]

@smooth

sight=visual..teambuilder is that..its not an intellectual stretch to think it could be mentioned


I'm with everyone else. I don't think Teambuilder goes with the "these are the new graphics" theme of the day. It probably fits better in Gameplay or Dynasty.

Yeah, teambuilder can go with sight if you're using it to play dress up. To me, teambuilder is about creating teams to use in dynasties. Thus, it fits perfectly into the Dynasty webcast, and that's exactly where I have expected it to be mentioned all along since these webcasts were first announced.

[ram29jackson]

Yeah, teambuilder can go with sight if you're using it to play dress up. To me, teambuilder is about creating teams to use in dynasties. Thus, it fits perfectly into the Dynasty webcast, and that's exactly where I have expected it to be mentioned all along since these webcasts were first announced.

just for the sake of advertisement..you can use teambuilder teams in play now online games as well..I hope they dont get rid of that next year too.. :) and its not about dress up, its about creating your own environment so to speak.

and with all the uniform changes in the NCAA,your wrong if you dont think the game is about dress up LOL :D
they did talk about including uniforms, so expecting a sentance or 2 about teambuilder shouldnt be so unheard of.

[baseballplyrmvp]

they did talk about including uniforms, so expecting a sentance or 2 about teambuilder shouldnt be so unheard of.ok, well then every new uniform in the game will be included in teambuilder. there's your sentence ram :P

[SmoothPancakes]

just for the sake of advertisement..you can use teambuilder teams in play now online games as well..I hope they dont get rid of that next year too.. :) and its not about dress up, its about creating your own environment so to speak.

and with all the uniform changes in the NCAA,your wrong if you dont think the game is about dress up LOL :D
they did talk about including uniforms, so expecting a sentance or 2 about teambuilder shouldnt be so unheard of.

I understand where you're coming from with the uniform mentions in today's webcast and everything, but for the most part, when looking at everyone who plays NCAA in the entire country, teambuilder is, for the most part, a dynasty-related item, using TB to create FCS/D2/D3 teams, create fictional teams, etc and use them in dynasties. Thus why from day 1 I have figured and pegged TB to be included as part of the dynasty webcast, and thus why I'm not the least bit surprised there wasn't even so much as a single TB mention in today's webcast.

[JeffHCross]

sight=visual..teambuilder is that..its not an intellectual stretch to think it could be mentionedRam, I get what you're saying, but when the NCAA team mentions "sights and sounds", they're almost 100% exclusively talking atmosphere. Teambuilder is a feature, no matter how many aspects of it are visual in nature. This makes more sense to those of us who have been to Orlando (and seen how the team divides things up mentally), but that's the best way I can explain it here. Sights & Sounds = atmosphere; crowd, presentation, commentary, visuals (i.e. uniforms), etc.


We'll have a replay for sure Jeff. Should be able to watch on the same link.Justin, thanks. Though at first glance tonight, it appears to be starting a replay in mid-stream, rather than from a fixed point.

EDIT: Never mind, that's only if I use the original link. Saw your later post with the updated link. Thanks!

[gschwendt]

Ram, I get what you're saying, but when the NCAA team mentions "sights and sounds", they're almost 100% exclusively talking atmosphere. Teambuilder is a feature, no matter how many aspects of it are visual in nature. This makes more sense to those of us who have been to Orlando (and seen how the team divides things up mentally), but that's the best way I can explain it here. Sights & Sounds = atmosphere; crowd, presentation, commentary, etc.

Justin, thanks. Though at first glance tonight, it appears to be starting a replay in mid-stream, rather than from a fixed point. Maybe if I start it on the hour it'll work.
There should be a link somewhere that let's you start at your leisure.

[JeffHCross]

One thing I love seeing in the Audio Blog and the IGN article is the collaboration between Tiburon and EA Canada. I've been skeptical about how much the two studios collaborate in the past, and there's definitely a major contribution there this year. I don't know if it's new or not, but it's very welcome to me. Reusing resources (from other games/teams, that is) can only help the game.


There should be a link somewhere that let's you start at your leisure.Yeah, found it eventually in Dewiel's Page 6 post. http://www.ea.com/ncaa-football/1/playbook-sights-and-sounds

[JBHuskers]

One thing I love seeing in the Audio Blog and the IGN article is the collaboration between Tiburon and EA Canada. I've been skeptical about how much the two studios collaborate in the past, and there's definitely a major contribution there this year. I don't know if it's new or not, but it's very welcome to me. Reusing resources (from other games/teams, that is) can only help the game.



And with DICE as they got the paratrooper models from Battlefield. That's pretty cool.

[JBHuskers]

One thing I love seeing in the Audio Blog and the IGN article is the collaboration between Tiburon and EA Canada. I've been skeptical about how much the two studios collaborate in the past, and there's definitely a major contribution there this year. I don't know if it's new or not, but it's very welcome to me. Reusing resources (from other games/teams, that is) can only help the game.



And with DICE as they got the paratrooper models from Battlefield. That's pretty cool.

[ram29jackson]

when they show that minute long teaser video..its hard to see in the little game play clips,anything different or significant to me ?

[xMrHitStickx904]

I choose not to to read into it. Gameplay is on the 17th, I can wait 2 weeks for it. I liked what I saw. Hope the game can really look different & fresh every time I turn it on. Interested to see how the new commentary system will sound in its' first installment.

[razorback44]

I've put out feelers to find out whether we can discuss what new teams would be included in the game. Likely won't hear back tonight but whenever I do I'll be sure to share.

For sure South Alabama, UTSA, Texas State and UMass have to be in the game right or else it would be an epic fail on EA's part since they will be in the WAC and MAC next season.

[psusnoop]

I choose not to to read into it. Gameplay is on the 17th, I can wait 2 weeks for it. I liked what I saw. Hope the game can really look different & fresh every time I turn it on. Interested to see how the new commentary system will sound in its' first installment.

I think that is the fun part to me Hit, just hearing how they are using other resources like JeffH was talking about and taking advantage of those resources and moving forward from here can only mean good things for all games to be honest.

The new sounds, the new commentary, the new crowd noise all of this is very welcomed. Even though this will be in it's infancy this year I think from what I have heard during this video I'm going to really enjoy it.

[Dr Death]

For sure South Alabama, UTSA, Texas State and UMass have to be in the game right or else it would be an epic fail on EA's part since they will be in the WAC and MAC next season.

It is my understanding that they will go through a 1 year "probationary" period where they won't be eligible for any Conference Championships or Bowl Games, then they'll be "full" members and able to play in any CC or Bowl Games. And for what it's worth, :South_Alabama: will be in the Sun Belt, not the WAC or MAC. But yes, I agree, they should be in the game. And if you read between the lines, what gschwendt said, it sounds like there will be at least some, if not all 4, of those teams in the game this year.

[razorback44]

It is my understanding that they will go through a 1 year "probationary" period where they won't be eligible for any Conference Championships or Bowl Games, then they'll be "full" members and able to play in any CC or Bowl Games. And for what it's worth, :South_Alabama: will be in the Sun Belt, not the WAC or MAC. But yes, I agree, they should be in the game. And if you read between the lines, what gschwendt said, it sounds like there will be at least some, if not all 4, of those teams in the game this year.

Sorry, meant to include Sun Belt as well. Even if they aren't eligible to win the conference they will still be in the actual conferences next year so therefore all 4 should be in the game.

Hell the WAC has to have them in the game or else they will only have 5 teams in their conference. :fdown:

[JBHuskers]

For sure South Alabama, UTSA, Texas State and UMass have to be in the game right or else it would be an epic fail on EA's part since they will be in the WAC and MAC next season.

South Alabama isn't a full member in 2012, so I'm guessing they won't be in.

[beartide06]

South Alabama isn't a full member in 2012, so I'm guessing they won't be in.

However, they will be playing a FULL schedule AND be in the sun belt playing all of the teams just like a normal FBS team would. This is what makes me unsure if they will be in the game or not. If UMASS and the other teams are playing in FBS, I would think they would be under the same inaugurational period as South. If that's true, then South would be included I would think since UMASS is.

[VWEBBJR]

I'm hoping that the CD can delve into more of the sights and sounds very soon.

[JBHuskers]

However, they will be playing a FULL schedule AND be in the sun belt playing all of the teams just like a normal FBS team would. This is what makes me unsure if they will be in the game or not. If UMASS and the other teams are playing in FBS, I would think they would be under the same inaugurational period as South. If that's true, then South should be included since UMASS is.

Playing a full schedule and being a full member are two different things in the NCAA's eyes though.

[gschwendt]

I'm hoping that the CD can delve into more of the sights and sounds very soon.By CD I assume you mean Community Day guys... Anything specific you're looking for? Really there's not too much to discuss for sights & sounds. The Commentary stuff wasn't in in January so no clue there from me but I'm not even sure if it ready the past couple of trips that were made. Aside from that, I think most other things were at least touched on but certainly let us know if you have any specific questions.

[gschwendt]

Playing a full schedule and being a full member are two different things in the NCAA's eyes though.UMass, UTSA, & Texas State are all also provisional members. None of them are eligible for bowl games this upcoming season. In fact, UTSA plays 4 FCS games plus playing Texas State and South Alabama.

[beartide06]

Playing a full schedule and being a full member are two different things in the NCAA's eyes though.

Do you know if UMASS played a full conference schedule last year? If not, and this is their first year doing so, then I don't understand why they would add UMASS, but leave out South or others. I'm just trying to understand better. Maybe I'm missing some key points and/or rules.

[razorback44]

Looks like UMass isn't eligible for the MAC title next year either. I wonder if they can translate that to the game?


When will UMass be joining the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mid-American Conference?

The University of Massachusetts football program is moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and will become a football member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). UMass will play a full FBS and MAC schedule beginning with the 2012 football season. Starting in 2013, UMass will be eligible for the MAC Championship and bowl participation. In 2011 UMass will continue to participate in the CAA but will not be eligible for the conference championship or NCAA post-season play.

[JBHuskers]

UMass, UTSA, & Texas State are all also provisional members. None of them are eligible for bowl games this upcoming season. In fact, UTSA plays 4 FCS games plus playing Texas State and South Alabama.

Wonder how they'll handle it then.

[JBHuskers]

Figured if they're not full fledged members, the CLC wouldn't allow them in the game, but with seeing UMASS, then that isn't the case apparantly.

[morsdraconis]

Wonder how they'll handle it then.

They probably won't be in the game.

Edit: Nevermind, didn't realize that it was already confirmed that they were in the game.

[beartide06]

UMass, UTSA, & Texas State are all also provisional members. None of them are eligible for bowl games this upcoming season. In fact, UTSA plays 4 FCS games plus playing Texas State and South Alabama.

This is why I was so curious because I thought they were all under the same rules to not be fully eligible this year for bowls and championships. I understood that the NCAA thinks a full schedule and full member are different, just unsure why they would add one and not the others. Just whenever you can clarify, that'll be great, gschwendt. If you can't anytime soon, that's fine, and of they aren't in, that's also fine. Just curious to see how they would handle this situation, and what determines if the teams get added to the game.

[baseballplyrmvp]

i think they'll be in the game. even if you play as USC in ncaa12, you can still win the national championship and be ranked in your first season. the only thing that affected me in my USC dynasty, was the championship contender recruiting pitch was a D the first year.

[souljahbill]

They ought to just throw all those new teams in the game, whether they are eligible for championships or not. They're going to be the worst rated teams anyway and unless you user control those teams, won't win any bowls or championships in year 1, 2, 3, or ever in a 30 year dynasty anyway.

[ram29jackson]

what was the point of that little clip of a Georgia Tech game ?

[baseballplyrmvp]

what was the point of that little clip of a Georgia Tech game ?probably showing off marylands goofy uniforms.

[Gator3guy]

UMass, UTSA, & Texas State are all also provisional members. None of them are eligible for bowl games this upcoming season. In fact, UTSA plays 4 FCS games plus playing Texas State and South Alabama.

Maybe they added FCS teams :P. One can hope right?

[Little Steve]

At 0:36 in the trailer the DT makes an unnatural (like we all have seen before, he does not plant his's feet to change direction) turn and sacks the QB. He was being sucked in.... same old same old im telling you guys.:confused:

[SmoothPancakes]

At 0:36 in the trailer the DT makes an unnatural (like we all have seen before, he does not plant his's feet to change direction) turn and sacks the QB. He was being sucked in.... same old same old im telling you guys.:confused:

Oh well. I'm still gonna buy it. I'm still gonna play it. I'm still gonna enjoy it. I'm still gonna have fun with it.

[Deuce]

Oh well. I'm still gonna buy it. I'm still gonna play it. I'm still gonna enjoy it. I'm still gonna have fun with it.

:+1:


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[ram29jackson]

Ram, I get what you're saying, but when the NCAA team mentions "sights and sounds", they're almost 100% exclusively talking atmosphere. Teambuilder is a feature, no matter how many aspects of it are visual in nature. This makes more sense to those of us who have been to Orlando (and seen how the team divides things up mentally), but that's the best way I can explain it here. Sights & Sounds = atmosphere; crowd, presentation, commentary, visuals (i.e. uniforms), etc.



Justin, thanks. Though at first glance tonight, it appears to be starting a replay in mid-stream, rather than from a fixed point.

EDIT: Never mind, that's only if I use the original link. Saw your later post with the updated link. Thanks!



sheesh Jeff dont overthink it LOL I'm just laying seeds here and there

[baseballplyrmvp]

At 0:36 in the trailer the DT makes an unnatural (like we all have seen before, he does not plant his's feet to change direction) turn and sacks the QB. He was being sucked in.... same old same old im telling you guys.:confused:i doubt anyone is gonna read a lot into what you're sayin.....since you based it completely off a 1 second clip in the vid. trying to judge the gameplay from that quick vid isnt gonna tell us a whole lot.

[morsdraconis]

i doubt anyone is gonna read a lot into what you're sayin.....since you based it completely off a 1 second clip in the vid. trying to judge the gameplay from that quick vid isnt gonna tell us a whole lot.

It's the same old shit though and I'm certainly not buying it anymore, unless they do something DRASTIC to change the passing game. I haven't touched the game in months and the last time I did, I played two games, threw for ~1,000 yards in those two games, and was like, "Oh yeah, this game is stupid fuckin' easy unless you make the CPU cheat" and moved on to something else.

What's the point of running the ball AT ALL against the CPU? Easy answer: There isn't. Not when you can throw the ball for 5 or 6 hundred yards a game with any team as long as I use my playbook and not the utter trash that's in 95% of the playbook.

[Deuce]

With all the TB talk it makes me think of a 'wish' for next year. At the minimum I'd like them to increase the TB slots to 16 to match the max number of teams in a conf. Not a big deal but I'd be nice...


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[beartide06]

It's the same old shit though and I'm certainly not buying it anymore, unless they do something DRASTIC to change the passing game. I haven't touched the game in months and the last time I did, I played two games, threw for ~1,000 yards in those two games, and was like, "Oh yeah, this game is stupid fuckin' easy unless you make the CPU cheat" and moved on to something else.

What's the point of running the ball AT ALL against the CPU? Easy answer: There isn't. Not when you can throw the ball for 5 or 6 hundred yards a game with any team as long as I use my playbook and not the utter trash that's in 95% of the playbook.

I can do just the opposite. Lol. I can run 300+ yards almost every game against the CPU. Well, I can also pass for a ton of yards, too. It just depends on which I choose to do, or if I want to TRY and balance it out. I will still buy the game and enjoy it regardless. Game play webcast should be interesting.

[VWEBBJR]

By CD I assume you mean Community Day guys... Anything specific you're looking for? Really there's not too much to discuss for sights & sounds. The Commentary stuff wasn't in in January so no clue there from me but I'm not even sure if it ready the past couple of trips that were made. Aside from that, I think most other things were at least touched on but certainly let us know if you have any specific questions.

Yes, I mean Community Day guys. Thanks for your response. I was wondering about the player models, if they had been touched up or updated. From the video I saw, I didn't notice any major changes with the players models. However, I'm aware that what EA showed was a work in progress. That was really my main question.

[gschwendt]

Yes, I mean Community Day guys. Thanks for your response. I was wondering about the player models, if they had been touched up or updated. From the video I saw, I didn't notice any major changes with the players models. However, I'm aware that what EA showed was a work in progress. That was really my main question.I'm not aware of any changes other than the generic heads that they already covered. I guess I'm out of the loop as I've never heard too many complaints about the player models until this week... what are the main issues with the player models?

[xMrHitStickx904]

At some point, you realize the limitations of this engine, & you make peace with it. Suction to a degree will still happen, I doubt that a true momentum system could be implemented, & that passing will be easy & that defense will be broken. However, that doesn't mean that the game hasn't made strides. For me, I liked what I heard & saw. Yes, it's aesthetic, but it's the total package to the game. Interested for the April 17th reveal.

[JeffHCross]

He was being sucked in.... same old same old im telling you guys.FWIW, I was in Orlando a year ago at this time. And there was still a fairly significant difference between how the game played in April and how it ended up playing on the retail disc. So take the "gameplay" you see now with a healthy dose of salt, whether it seems like good gameplay or bad. As well, any videos shown now have likely been in production for a few weeks at least, so that gives even more time for the videos to be non-representative of the final product.

[ram29jackson]

I'm not aware of any changes other than the generic heads that they already covered. I guess I'm out of the loop as I've never heard too many complaints about the player models until this week... what are the main issues with the player models?

they all look like men in their 30s LOL..no blond or Asian guys LOL... I'm blond and disappointed by this ...2k and mlb 12 have great face creaters and random generaters as well..it appears no though that EA has more than 2 hair lengths to choose from..?

[kindella2]

Personally i plan to purchase this game like i do every year. While yes there are broken parts of it i still enjoy it and dont think thats going to change with this version. I do think them talking about the changes they make is necessary but like a earlier poster said from April to July the game changed. Nope its not going to be close to perfect but its fun for me and the people i play with. Im still in 3 ODs now and a offline with Texas...

IMO they need to continue to add and improve on what works and take out the things that dont and re do them (which is easier said than done).