NCAA Football 14 - First Look at Gameplay (A&M vs. LSU)

[cdj]

On their official Facebook page, EA SPORTS has posted a First Look video of NCAA Football 14 gameplay featuring Texas A&M vs. LSU (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10100373347146503).

Continue on to watch the clip, then share your thoughts with the community.



http://youtu.be/SkoY8RAzZgU

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[pantherone26]

Wow, look at the offensive linemen block on the first two plays! It looks great with the new engine.

[ryby6969]

Video is unavailable. :(

[tko27]

I'm trying to decide if the graphics look good, or if they look too arcadey. I don't think they look bad necessarily, but do they look real? Cut scenes look good, but live gameplay...something just looks off. Is it just me?

[cdj]

Video is unavailable. :(

It was processing at the time, but is working now.

[SCClassof93]

Looks smooth and quick to me. Thanks cdj!

[ryby6969]

It was processing at the time, but is working now.

Yeah, got it. Some HUGE holes to run through in those few plays. Will have to see how it plays out but it really seems like running the ball will be the way to go again.

[Boucher]

I'm trying to decide if the graphics look good, or if they look too arcadey. I don't think they look bad necessarily, but do they look real? Cut scenes look good, but live gameplay...something just looks off. Is it just me?

I'm thinking the same thing. Almost looks like NCAA 08

[ryby6969]

I am assuming this is Varsity level? If not that first play is upsetting how the Read Option was played again.

[cdj]

I am assuming this is Varsity level? If not that first play is upsetting how the Read Option was played again.

It is either Freshman or Varsity. The Option Keys do not appear on AA or Heisman difficulty.

[ryby6969]

Okay, that makes me feel a little better.

[OSUCowboyofMD]

I hate that screenwipe after every TD

[d2721]

New Adidas cleats?

[Oneback]

The safety alignment issue is still in the game - frustrating that I provided a full breakdown of that around this time last year.

[d2721]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGtpGv93wOY Check out the difference in the fields

[LeeSO]

Chatter sounds great.

[CLW]

Hard to tell from that amount of game footage (not knowing for sure what level it was being played on) but it looked pretty much the same as last year to me.

[SCClassof93]

Field looks better.

[ram29jackson]

New Adidas cleats?

LOL new shoes n red socks

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[SCClassof93]

LOL new shoes n red socks

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[Deuce]

I think the blocking animations looked really good. Running seems smoother but honestly it's hard for me to tell. I try not to form an opinion either way until I play the demo.


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[gschwendt]

Here are my notes. Obviously things can change between now & July.



First play shows bad Safety Alignment... Strong Safety (short side of the field) is halfway between the sideline and the hash. Free Safety (wide side), is near the center of the field. To my understanding, both should be closer to their respective hashes.
New OL animation has them all take a side-step at the snap... not sure if just on Read Option or what. Not certain whether realistic or exaggerated for the game.
First play, I assume short side slot CB recognizes the play early... otherwise he just left his WR uncovered. Everyone else appears to play man.
On the second play, I like that CB #20 doesn't instantly recognize the run... he doesn't see it until he turns back around.
3rd play, 2nd & goal from the 7, why does the defense come out in Quarters? Should be in a Nickel or at worst a Dime Normal IMO.
3rd play, 0:32 of the video, HB gets stood up with several defenders around. One defender right on top of him tries to make a clean-up tackle but never engages... instead falls on his face (#39 I believe)
4th play, in no huddle, defense goes from a Quarters defense to a Dime? but the CB/SS moves to the DT. Theoretically DE should move inside, MLB move to DE, and SS move to LB. That said, defense shouldn't be able to make that formation change since it's different personnel.
4th play, you hear the defensive chatter calls out the screen, but doesn't seem that anyone reacts to it.
4th play, RG peels off to block for the screen but heads up field and lays out a defender... so long as they call ineligible receiver downfield for throwing it past the LOS, then I like that the OL will get up field.
OL run blocking assignments look improved overall especially as it relates to downfield blocking.
Foot planting is still not as prevalent as it should be... several small examples with small cuts but the worst is on the replay of the touchdown. At 1:05, he catches and turns up field but does so without actually putting any kind of weight on his plant foot... just kind of turns & glides.

[Oneback]

Here are my notes. Obviously things can change between now & July.



First play shows bad Safety Alignment... Strong Safety (short side of the field) is halfway between the sideline and the hash. Free Safety (wide side), is near the center of the field. To my understanding, both should be closer to their respective hashes.
New OL animation has them all take a side-step at the snap... not sure if just on Read Option or what. Not certain whether realistic or exaggerated for the game.
First play, I assume short side slot CB recognizes the play early... otherwise he just left his WR uncovered. Everyone else appears to play man.
On the second play, I like that CB #20 doesn't instantly recognize the run... he doesn't see it until he turns back around.
3rd play, 2nd & goal from the 7, why does the defense come out in Quarters? Should be in a Nickel or at worst a Dime Normal IMO.
3rd play, 0:32 of the video, HB gets stood up with several defenders around. One defender right on top of him tries to make a clean-up tackle but never engages... instead falls on his face (#39 I believe)
4th play, in no huddle, defense goes from a Quarters defense to a Dime? but the CB/SS moves to the DT. Theoretically DE should move inside, MLB move to DE, and SS move to LB. That said, defense shouldn't be able to make that formation change since it's different personnel.
4th play, you hear the defensive chatter calls out the screen, but doesn't seem that anyone reacts to it.
4th play, RG peels off to block for the screen but heads up field and lays out a defender... so long as they call ineligible receiver downfield for throwing it past the LOS, then I like that the OL will get up field.
OL run blocking assignments look improved overall especially as it relates to downfield blocking.
Foot planting is still not as prevalent as it should be... several small examples with small cuts but the worst is on the replay of the touchdown. At 1:05, he catches and turns up field but does so without actually putting any kind of weight on his plant foot... just kind of turns & glides.


I like the blocking animations, thats all inside zone steps - not 100% correct but much better. Looks as though the blocking assignments have been tweaked but they still aren't correct.

Defensive read and react seems much like NCAA 13, and in a lot of cases defenders are out of position before the play even starts.

[SCClassof93]

Bleeding from the eyes now as I have watched this way too much :fp:. I was starting to think that the run blocking has been over done but for some reason it looks like poor calls by the L.S.U. d. Quarters on a couple plays near the goal?

[SmoothPancakes]

It is either Freshman or Varsity. The Option Keys do not appear on AA or Heisman difficulty.

That's good. I couldn't see any defensive pressure in that video. It was nothing but the offense driving the defense back 10+ yards. While I love that the offensive line will now actually block defenders, they shouldn't be driving them 10+ yards down field every play. So hopefully that was just from the video being on a lower difficulty without any sliders set.

[tko27]

Am I the only one that doesn't see much if any evidence of the new infinity engine? This gameplay looks almost identical to what I saw last year, yet it's supposed to be infinity engine 2.0, bigger and badder than the Madden engine. What am I missing?

[SCClassof93]

Crowd reaction on TD is less than impressive considering two ranked teams at the 12th man :dunno:

[Canes Fan]

I'm assuming this a dynasty since TAMU is #15?

[Rudy]

I was hoping it would be longer. I didn't see a big difference in foot planting and player movement. I will be curious from the E3 reports over how NCAA and Madden feel and play differently or the same.

[ryby6969]

Am I the only one that doesn't see much if any evidence of the new infinity engine? This gameplay looks almost identical to what I saw last year, yet it's supposed to be infinity engine 2.0, bigger and badder than the Madden engine. What am I missing?

I agree, even the tackles looked more like NCAA 13 than I would have liked.

[Jayrah]

I'm assuming this a dynasty since TAMU is #15?
Has to be as the players are named and non are RL representations.

[Jayrah]

Still work to be done for sure. But it is better. I wish they would tell which build you were looking at along with the level.

[gschwendt]

Still work to be done for sure. But it is better. I wish they would tell which build you were looking at along with the level.
I would expect this to be a similar build to what will be seen at E3... otherwise, why put out the video when others will be out next week? As for the level, like cdj mentioned, it's Freshman or Varsity (most likely Varsity since that's default).

[Jayrah]

Am I the only one that doesn't see much if any evidence of the new infinity engine? This gameplay looks almost identical to what I saw last year, yet it's supposed to be infinity engine 2.0, bigger and badder than the Madden engine. What am I missing?I see it but you're right I thought it would be more defined. I think it's just a lot smoother so it almost looks like it's not there. The tackling though... I thought that would be MUCH better. If you ask me this is a very early build and we'll have to wait till some E3 to see what we need to.

[Deuce]

I feel like something was mentioned in a interview with one of the devs about how IE 2.0 was barely noticeable but in a good way. I think it was during a press row podcast? Basically that the differences are very subtle but very well done. :dunno:


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[ram29jackson]

I feel like something was mentioned in a interview with one of the devs about how IE 2.0 was barely noticeable but in a good way. I think it was during a press row podcast? Basically that the differences are very subtle but very well done. :dunno:


Typed by thumbs.

that sounds a tiny bit spin-doctorish :)

[Deuce]

that sounds a tiny bit spin-doctorish :)

Yes, most likely but I think the point was that you don't want to notice it too much b/c then it's exaggerated and unrealistic. But like I said... :dunno:

:D


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[ryby6969]

I do not like the suction blocking on the CB on play 1. He reads the play but then gets sucked into the block and turned away from the play.

[Rudy]

Why wouldn't E3 have a final retail copy ready? The game releases in a month and is basically done. Madden may still have some rough edges but the NCAA game shown at E3 should be very close to final if not final.

That video did concern me with regards to player momentum. The last few years I have felt Madden has had a little more realistic movement than NCAA. The NCAA guys prefer super tight and twitchy controls. The Madden guys have promised better foot planting and the elimination of zig zag running. I expect to read similar impressions at E3 and that will certainly impact my decision if I want to give NCAA another chance. CPU AI is a biggy for me as well.

[CLW]

Why wouldn't E3 have a final retail copy ready? The game releases in a month and is basically done. Madden may still have some rough edges but the NCAA game shown at E3 should be very close to final if not final.

That video did concern me with regards to player momentum. The last few years I have felt Madden has had a little more realistic movement than NCAA. The NCAA guys prefer super tight and twitchy controls. The Madden guys have promised better foot planting and the elimination of zig zag running. I expect to read similar impressions at E3 and that will certainly impact my decision if I want to give NCAA another chance. CPU AI is a biggy for me as well.

Yeah this is the final game at this point (or damn close to it). I suppose EA could have released a really old version but why a month until release would they do that.

I just don't see anything really "revolutionary" this year. You either lacked the past few additions of NCAA or you didn't. Nothing this year is going to change your opinion one way or the other.

[KIDZER0918]

I wasn't impressed with the TD Cut scenes. as soon as he ran into the endzone it cut the HB dropping the ball on the turf with no one celebrating, then to a wipe with the running back's name...., then cuts back to the player celebrating with teammates dropping the ball to the turf again.... then the TD wipe to the replay (with the same bad replay angles from last year). All in all i think it is to choppy of a process. I remember one demo, I think they had the players celebrating as soon as they crossed the pylons but it was taken out due to NCAA not liking it or something. I wish there was a smoother more "realistic" way for this all to happen. I have a feeling that when I want to skip the pointless wipe of the player who scored the TD it is going to skip the replay of my Touchdown, which would be bad because I like watching good replays.

[Kwizzy]

First play, I assume short side slot CB recognizes the play early... otherwise he just left his WR uncovered. Everyone else appears to play man.


Just a thought but he could be blitzing... if that's the case, I don't like that the WR doesn't even try to get there to block him before going up field.

Consider me underwhelmed... I will get the game & play it a ton I'm sure but a lot of the same things are going to piss me off I'm sure. I think that next-gen will provide the jump necessary for them to get past some of these legacy issues. Not saying that all of them are ok to still be there but, it is what it is at this point.

[dhook27]

i am foaming from the mouth for this game to come out and to play the demo:D

[ryby6969]

Just a thought but he could be blitzing... if that's the case, I don't like that the WR doesn't even try to get there to block him before going up field.

Consider me underwhelmed... I will get the game & play it a ton I'm sure but a lot of the same things are going to piss me off I'm sure. I think that next-gen will provide the jump necessary for them to get past some of these legacy issues. Not saying that all of them are ok to still be there but, it is what it is at this point.

If he is blitzing then the read DE should not have crashed the way he did. I was thinking the same thing but not sure what the play call was.

[MC1]

Compared to last year and the year b4 that, this years graphics look pasty, the field looks artificial, the players are smaller. The demo (or E3) will tell the real story.

[KIDZER0918]

Know it's been said already but the crowd sounded very weak as well. No cheeringt

[TheShockDoctor]

I'm trying to decide if the graphics look good, or if they look too arcadey. I don't think they look bad necessarily, but do they look real? Cut scenes look good, but live gameplay...something just looks off. Is it just me?

I'm definitely feeling the same way and am glad I'm not the only one. The grass seems almost too green and flat. The colors look brighter but still look off in a way. I'm not sure what it is but it might possibly be that the change is so drastic so quickly that we just aren't used to it?

I also would have thought we would see some better tackling, the 3rd play I think is one that really irks me because it looks just like an NCAA game in that one man makes contact with the runner and then no other defender does despite having opportunities to affect the play. Granted, I will play the demo and have more thoughts on this but as of right now I am leaning on passing over this game for the first time since '09.

[OSUCowboyofMD]

I wasn't impressed with the TD Cut scenes. as soon as he ran into the endzone it cut the HB dropping the ball on the turf with no one celebrating, then to a wipe with the running back's name...., then cuts back to the player celebrating with teammates dropping the ball to the turf again.... then the TD wipe to the replay (with the same bad replay angles from last year). All in all i think it is to choppy of a process. I remember one demo, I think they had the players celebrating as soon as they crossed the pylons but it was taken out due to NCAA not liking it or something. I wish there was a smoother more "realistic" way for this all to happen. I have a feeling that when I want to skip the pointless wipe of the player who scored the TD it is going to skip the replay of my Touchdown, which would be bad because I like watching good replays.

Exactly how I feel! I really feel like the screenwipe is extremely unnecessary and annoying! The don't even do that one TV! :fp:

[Rudy]

They need to release a video with Slow game speed. EA's football games animations look smoother when you slow them down. Normal or above makes things look unrealistic and herky jerky imo.

[JmacNS]

How about on the 3rd play the RT is RIGHT beside the CB and doesn't even attempt to block him and the RT runs aimlessly backwards and then the CB makes the tackle.

Come on EA.

[GatorfanStovy]

So quickly watching the video you guys are already bitching about blocking and plays. Really ? Be glad we finally get game play video . I'm so stoked for the demo hope next week or week after we get it! Only thing I didn't like that the graphics only look sub par IMO they could be better I dunno. Just a bleh feeling.

[DynastyJunkie]

Know it's been said already but the crowd sounded very weak as well. No cheeringt

This video had 4 or 5 chopped up plays in it. It's hard to judge any particular area in such a divided video. I promise you the crowd will be better.

[DynastyJunkie]

Am I the only one that doesn't see much if any evidence of the new infinity engine? This gameplay looks almost identical to what I saw last year, yet it's supposed to be infinity engine 2.0, bigger and badder than the Madden engine. What am I missing?

I remember when I first saw gameplay of Madden NFL 13 and in comparison to the 2012 edition it was hard to see a difference. But when I played the game I could tell a huge difference! You can't judge the new engine until you've played it. I personally could see the differences. Not just in the new engine, but the blocking, cutting, and total fluidity of the game. I promise you if you give this game a chance for once you'll be impressed in this years edition.

[KIDZER0918]

This video had 4 or 5 chopped up plays in it. It's hard to judge any particular area in such a divided video. I promise you the crowd will be better.

thats a pretty bold promise

[KIDZER0918]

I would like to see one of those "intro videos" they were talking about

[DynastyJunkie]

So quickly watching the video you guys are already bitching about blocking and plays. Really ? Be glad we finally get game play video . I'm so stoked for the demo hope next week or week after we get it! Only thing I didn't like that the graphics only look sub par IMO they could be better I dunno. Just a bleh feeling.

I know I'm hyped! Has everyone forgot about all the additions to this game? And they want to judge the overall game off of prerelease cut game footage? 2014 will be the best NCAA Football series release in the decade.

[DynastyJunkie]

thats a pretty bold promise

I'll make you a better promise. You'll love this game overall. I've read up on every single little detail of this game. I'm pretty sure only EA knows more about it than I do. All of the time I see ppl asking if such and such is in the game when EA has already said it is. People are throwing this game in the trash before they've even purchased it. The fact is ppl don't know half of the things that are in this game. And they judge it off of 1 minute of gameplay? Something is obviously wrong here.

[DynastyJunkie]

Just a thought but he could be blitzing... if that's the case, I don't like that the WR doesn't even try to get there to block him before going up field.

Consider me underwhelmed... I will get the game & play it a ton I'm sure but a lot of the same things are going to piss me off I'm sure. I think that next-gen will provide the jump necessary for them to get past some of these legacy issues. Not saying that all of them are ok to still be there but, it is what it is at this point.

He's obviously blitzing.

[SCClassof93]

I'll make you a better promise. You'll love this game overall. I've read up on every single little detail of this game. I'm pretty sure only EA knows more about it than I do. All of the time I see ppl asking if such and such is in the game when EA has already said it is. People are throwing this game in the trash before they've even purchased it. The fact is ppl don't know half of the things that are in this game. And they judge it off of 1 minute of gameplay? Something is obviously wrong here.

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[AFrost20]

I am concerned that, IMO, the player movement looks WAY too similar to last year. Hopefully it is just because of the plays called or the skill level, but I am worried that the pass rush will be an issue still as well. Looking forward to the demo so I can actually get a feel for how the IE 2.0 is working.

[Sinister]

I liked the stamina bar i watched as the plays went on it was cool to see it drop during that drive

[GatorfanStovy]

Man Y'all worry about nit picky stuff to soon jeez. It won't be real life football ever.

[baseballplyrmvp]

Man Y'all worry about nit picky stuff to soon jeez. It won't be real life football ever.you're right. we should focus on socks instead....and facemasks, and shoe colors too. :D

[GatorfanStovy]

you're right. we should focus on socks instead....and facemasks, and shoe colors too. :D

um no :fp: I want rtg upgrades instead lol.

[steelerfan]

you're right. we should focus on socks instead....and facemasks, and shoe colors too. :D

:D:D:D

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

[ram29jackson]

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[jello1717]

I have a question for a gamechanger. On the screen pass, after the catch the HB's fatigue bar steadily draining even though he doesn't make any moves. Is that the rate it depletes by simply running or do you think he was using the speed burst?

[Jayrah]

I'll make you a better promise. You'll love this game overall. I've read up on every single little detail of this game. I'm pretty sure only EA knows more about it than I do. All of the time I see ppl asking if such and such is in the game when EA has already said it is. People are throwing this game in the trash before they've even purchased it. The fact is ppl don't know half of the things that are in this game. And they judge it off of 1 minute of gameplay? Something is obviously wrong here.
Did you see the same footage... better yet, have you seen ALL of the gameplay clips? You can't promise that. I guarantee you there are at least 50 ppl here who know as much as you and have spent more time reading about, talking about, giving suggestions for and analyzing this game and comparing it to previous versions than you. GUARANTEE. Plus, 3 more that have actually played early versions of 14. I'm not saying you're totally wrong, but we have a whole bunch of guys that have analyzed everything about the game for the past 5 years or more, year round.

The analysis off of that gameplay clip is pretty stellar from what I see. There are things that are better, but there are things that still aren't fixed and that's a fact based on what we see in the clip. Hopefully it's kinda old and some things have been tweaked, but things like alignment and contact can be judged by this footage. The new "force impact" engine along with the 2.0 should come into play when the RB is stood up at the goal line and it simply DOES NOT! It's the same animation based tackle of the last decade!

CLW's right. You either like it or you don't at this point in this gen. If you don't, then you're not going to love 14. I happen to love it, but there's a LOT of work to be done. We all know it will never be real but good grief

[SmoothPancakes]

I'll make you a better promise. You'll love this game overall. I've read up on every single little detail of this game. I'm pretty sure only EA knows more about it than I do. All of the time I see ppl asking if such and such is in the game when EA has already said it is. People are throwing this game in the trash before they've even purchased it. The fact is ppl don't know half of the things that are in this game. And they judge it off of 1 minute of gameplay? Something is obviously wrong here.

I've bought every single NCAA dating clear back to NCAA Football 2001 and the Gamebreaker days. I've invested hundreds of hours in each and every game every single year playing dynasty mode. I think I've earned the right to judge a game off of one minute of gameplay.

[countryboy]

That clip did absolutely nothing in terms of getting me excited for the game. I understand it was Varsity or whatnot, but still the offense seems way too overpowered. The defense just appears to be out there to be out there. No sense of getting the ballcarrier, or making a play.

Hopefully next week we'll see a ton more videos and ones that are played on higher difficulties to see how the defense plays/reacts/lines up.

[Rudy]

That clip did absolutely nothing in terms of getting me excited for the game. I understand it was Varsity or whatnot, but still the offense seems way too overpowered. The defense just appears to be out there to be out there. No sense of getting the ballcarrier, or making a play.

Hopefully next week we'll see a ton more videos and ones that are played on higher difficulties to see how the defense plays/reacts/lines up.

I'm in the same boat. I was starting to let my expectations rise for NCAA 14 thinking they could possibly win me back but the player movement just seemed weak for me. I know last year the Madden guys said you had to play it to feel it (it was true to a degree) but in one of Tommy's answers about foot planting in the Q & A thread he didn't seem to be able to say how much better it was. It should have been night and day better if they had true physics since player movement has always been bad in the past imo. This video confirmed that.


I'd say with the foot-planting that it will be better but how much better I can't really say...

The NCAA team from the get-go has always sacrificed true player momentum for more player control. It's the way they like it.

As for difficulty, the demo better have those options again instead of just Varsity like last year. I'm hoping for sliders too.

[gschwendt]

I have a question for a gamechanger. On the screen pass, after the catch the HB's fatigue bar steadily draining even though he doesn't make any moves. Is that the rate it depletes by simply running or do you think he was using the speed burst?

It's hard to be certain. They didn't have the stamina bars that well defined in March but if I had to venture a guess, the user is probably mashing down the speed burst.

[pantherone26]

Never really understood why things like socks and how the grass look are important to people. It's all about gameplay and the experience you get from the game!

[JSmith03]

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Just figured out, those look like the 5-star 2.0 adidas cleats...not sure if those were in the game in the past but at least they aren't that ugly shoe with the fire thing on the side.

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[dhook27]

wow guys its a 1 minute clip and you guys already are throwing this game in the trash:fp:

[JSmith03]

IMO, the game looks a lot smoother from last year's game. The running motions seems less jerky than last years game. It also looks a little slower than last year's normal speed. But you can tell this is on Freshman/Varsity (as these clips USUALLY are). The colors do pop more, though I'm wondering if it's a bit overdone, especially on the field.

On the first play, I liked how the lineman took a sidestep to sell the RB taking the handoff. It looks a BIT exaggerated, but the same thing is done in real-life (and this WASN'T done in NCAA 13). Even though LSU probably would NEVER get driven off the ball like that, I do like the fact that lineman and receivers actually look to block downfield when no one is in front of them, instead of turning around to block a guy out of the play (look at #23 and #64). Also, the post-play cutscene had relevant players interact with the QB (that is, guys who were near him at the end of the play).

On the second play, one thing I noticed is that the slot DB played the pass until the WR he was covering went to block the safety, THEN he turned around, instead of magically knowing it was a run. The cuts seemed a bit too quick though, it made the end of the play look a little weird. And it looked like another cutscene was going so I like that we'll see different interaction after a big play instead of the same dry ones.

I wonder why the defense came out in a quarter (?) look when there were only 4 WRs. It then looked like they switched to a Dime Man/Zone combo on the 4th, but it made the DB go to the D-Line in a prowl look, which I thought wasn't supposed to be possible. I also wish the TD celebrations were connected to the end of the play, instead of playing out in a cutscene.

[GatorfanStovy]

wow guys its a 1 minute clip and you guys already are throwing this game in the trash:fp:

That's what they usually do. It's insane how some people quickly judge on a one minute clip. People can't wait for a demo. They need something to anaylize on what's wrong and what to expect before the game even comes out. It's a crazy world.

[bdoughty]

how the grass look are important to people.

Grass not important? You spend the whole game looking at it. Dare I go back in time and post 3D grass from Madden 07. You come a long way EA.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/706/706611/madden-nfl-07-20060509061155812.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2006/170/reviews/932189_20060620_screen001.jpg

[Jayrah]

I will say this, after watching the clip again I am VERY EXCITED to remember that we will be able to turn the CPU defense to Heisman while leaving the CPU offense on AA.

[Jayrah]

Grass not important? You spend the whole game looking at it. Dare I go back in time and post 3D grass from Madden 07. You come a long way EA.




That's in replay mode though. Just as NCAA will look like 3D grass in replay mode and has for the past 3 years

[bdoughty]

That's in replay mode though. Just as NCAA will look like 3D grass in replay mode and has for the past 3 years

The point was it looked pretty janky during actual gameplay. It was their first attempt at 3D grass and it was not pretty.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjDJ-sapkqc.

You might also remember they canned the 3d grass in 2008 because people hated the style.


This year the field looks clean and colorful, not blotchy and dull like the past couple years during actual gameplay.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8560/8697743968_4440450d6d_o.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YXHXweS.jpg

[bdoughty]

Here is an example of what I am talking about from captures I took from the youtube video of NCAA 14 and one I found from NCAA 13. Both were running at 720P.

NCAA 13

http://i.imgur.com/Nsaq330.jpg

NCAA 14

http://i.imgur.com/efLLqDz.jpg

[SCClassof93]

Night and day! Good work :up:

[SmoothPancakes]

Never really understood why things like socks and how the grass look are important to people. It's all about gameplay and the experience you get from the game!

You and me both! :D


wow guys its a 1 minute clip and you guys already are throwing this game in the trash:fp:


That's what they usually do. It's insane how some people quickly judge on a one minute clip. People can't wait for a demo. They need something to anaylize on what's wrong and what to expect before the game even comes out. It's a crazy world.

Because it's essentially our first true look at game play. While it may be on either Freshman or Varsity, there are still things that can be seen that show what they did or didn't fix. It also helps to give us areas of potential concern to look at when the full gameplay videos come out. We're not throwing the game in the trash, we're just identifying potential issues that may show up in the final product.

For me alone, looking at blocking, no way in hell would the LSU defensive line get just completely obliterated and driven into the secondary like that. So now I know to be looking very closely at the line interaction/blocking when the full gameplay videos and demo come out. Others have mentioned CBs, safeties, the secondary, man/zone, reads, etc. It simply gives us something to look for in the weeks ahead to see if there are going to be any glaring problems in the final game itself.

Since we pay $60 for this game, we have a right to analyze video clips and various media, even if they are only one minute long. As I stated before, I have purchased every single NCAA dating back to NCAA Football 2001 and Gamebreaker in the late 90s. I have spent a load of money on this series, by my count, somewhere over $700 over the years, and have invested thousands of cumulative hours, well into the hundreds on each edition with my various dynasties. The amount of money and time that I have invested over the last 15 or so years in this series, I've earned the right to criticize something in this game or point out issues, even if it's only in a one minute video clip.

And while some may be doing so (usually the same people bitching about anything and everything every year looking for any reason to hate the game), others of us are not throwing the game in the trash. We're just pointing out potential issues. I have been almost always positive about the game year after year. Even when there have been actual issues in the final product some years, I try to stay positive about the game and point out the good things about the game on here and elsewhere. I'm still very positive about this game, and eagerly awaiting its release and have had it preordered on Amazon for months now, since at least February.

So me pointing out potentially suspect blocking is not me throwing it in the trash. It's me identifying a potential issue for myself and others to more closely analyze next week during E3 and after the demo comes out and to give a much more watchful eye at in the final product. Same with the others pointing out issues. Many of us have bought the game every single year and have logged hundreds of hours into each edition of the game. To claim that we're throwing the game in the trash just because we pointed out potential issues in a one minute clip is asinine and ignorant.

[SmoothPancakes]

Here is an example of what I am talking about from captures I took from the youtube video of NCAA 14 and one I found from NCAA 13. Both were running at 720P.

NCAA 13

NCAA 14



Oh yeah, that's night and day there. Should be much better visually this year.

[SCClassof93]

Just an aside for everyone excited about E3 next week. http://www.e3insider.com/exhibitor/view/1/electronic-arts/ Ncaa 14 is not even on the list of products for EA:glare:

[SmoothPancakes]

Just an aside for everyone excited about E3 next week. http://www.e3insider.com/exhibitor/view/1/electronic-arts/ Ncaa 14 is not even on the list of products for EA:glare:

That's actually not surprising. Does everyone remember, was NCAA even on the list last year? I can't remember, but I want to think that NCAA wasn't talked about at the EA conference last year, but everything with it was instead done on the show floor.

[bdoughty]

Yeah it will be on the floor for people to play but there is no doubt they will be pushing Madden and all the games that are going to be on the next gen consoles.

[SCClassof93]

Not surprised, just sad. I mean hockey is up there:fp: but no NCAA...............sadness.............

[SCClassof93]

Not surprised, just sad. I mean hockey is up there:fp: but no NCAA...............sadness.............

hockey? really? sad, just sad...............where are the grass growing and paint drying sims?....................hockey...........:(

[bdoughty]

hockey? really? sad, just sad...............where are the grass growing and paint drying sims?....................hockey...........

EA does not want to piss off the Canadians. I buy NHL every year, never gets a ton of playtime but it is fun. I really do wish they would add a bunch of the top tier college teams and the Frozen Four.

[SmoothPancakes]

hockey? really? sad, just sad...............where are the grass growing and paint drying sims?....................hockey...........:(

http://www.buzzedgames.com/watch-paint-dry-game.html

Coming to an E3 booth near you! :D

[ram29jackson]

wasn't that true last year anyway ? not much push of NCAA at E3.

maybe the fact its an amateur sport has something to do with it even if in spirit they aren't doing much, if anything wrong.

[SCClassof93]

http://www.buzzedgames.com/watch-paint-dry-game.html

Coming to an E3 booth near you! :D

http://www.procyon.com/~miracle/Fark-Graphics/EDSBS/EDSBS-Les-Miles-Clap.gif

[SCClassof93]

wasn't that true last year anyway ? not much push of NCAA at E3.

maybe the fact its an amateur sport has something to do with it even if in spirit they aren't doing much, if anything wrong.

May be the lawsuit. I just from a business standpoint can't understand a game that very few watch even the finals in this country http://www.tvmediainsights.com/highlights/17551/national-hockey-league-tv-ratings-in-2013/ gets more press than the most watched sport in this country. Sad I say, sad...............

[ram29jackson]

http://www.buzzedgames.com/watch-paint-dry-game.html

Coming to an E3 booth near you! :D

you can play pong on the tv

[SCClassof93]

http://www.buzzedgames.com/watch-paint-dry-game.html

Coming to an E3 booth near you! :D

Psst, let's not tell J.B. about the trophies :D

[bdoughty]

Psst, let's not tell J.B. about the trophies :D

:D First thing I thought of when I saw the game had achievements.

[ram29jackson]

May be the lawsuit. I just from a business standpoint can't understand a game that very few watch even the finals in this country http://www.tvmediainsights.com/highlights/17551/national-hockey-league-tv-ratings-in-2013/ gets more press than the most watched sport in this country. Sad I say, sad...............

compare/contrast the numbers, click on the various breakdowns and xbox360/ps3 etc

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70848/nhl-13/Global/

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70390/ncaa-football-13/Global/

[SCClassof93]

Interesting. I now assume NCAA may be the only game many players buy in a year and press/ads are not needed to hit goals.

[baseballplyrmvp]

wow guys its a 1 minute clip and you guys already are throwing this game in the trash:fp:

doesnt make a difference to you since mommy still buys you the game. when you get older, you learn to be more careful with your money and not spend it on garbage.

[bdoughty]

compare/contrast the numbers

Speaking of numbers. How many copies did you buy? (http://www.vgchartz.com/game/69305/imagine-fashion-designer/USA/)

[ram29jackson]

compare/contrast the numbers, click on the various breakdowns and xbox360/ps3 etc

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70848/nhl-13/Global/

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70390/ncaa-football-13/Global/

for anyone missing it from previous page

[SmoothPancakes]

doesnt make a difference to you since mommy still buys you the game. when you get older, you learn to be more careful with your money and not spend it on garbage.

Ouch. :D

Yeah, my game purchases have dropped off significantly. I only buy certain games without question each year (only 4 or 5 are in that elite group) and the rest I watch some real gameplay vids by players on Youtube in the weeks/months after release. Then if a game catches my fancy, I buy it weeks/months down the road when the price has dropped $20 or $30+.

[bdoughty]

compare/contrast the numbers, click on the various breakdowns and xbox360/ps3 etc

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70848/nhl-13/Global/

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/70390/ncaa-football-13/Global/


for anyone missing it from previous page


For anyone missing it from just right above here. :ram?:

[Big Blue]

Complaining and pointing out flaws in the game is a good thing! Hopefully these issues will be brought to the attention of the devs and fixed for the retail version.
-IMO the field does look much better
-I can see a difference in player movement and foot planting, needs to be more though
-There were situations where IE should have been utilized but did nothing

[OSUCowboyofMD]

It'd be nice if they could also change A&M's name from "TAMU" to "TEXAS A&M" like it is on TV

[GatorfanStovy]

If you think the guys on here are bad about analazying the cliip. Head over to Operation Sports where they have like 30 pages already . That is insane . terrible forum they are.

[SmoothPancakes]

If you think the guys on here are bad about analazying the cliip. Head over to Operation Sports where they have like 30 pages already . That is insane . terrible forum they are.

Yep. Head to places like OS, the "other" site or even EA's forums, and you'll see people ripping the game for the tiniest and stupidest crap because they're a bunch of douchebags and wild jackals that live to do nothing but rip EA and EA's games. Here, for the most part, we're looking for things that have been broken in the past, and potentially might be broken still now. It may just be a simple one minute clip, but that one minute, even played on Freshman or Varsity, can still tell us a lot about what to expect from this year's game as well as identify various issues and problems that maybe the team can get fixed with a day one patch or in the first post-release patch.

[GatorfanStovy]

Yea stupid OS forum banned and my emails so I can't even make a new account if I wanted too nor do I now. I got banned because I was trolling from all emails. I'm like wtf really. Damn pansey's they are over. I just I had time to join some of your guys Online dynasty but I won't be able within the next few months as I plan on still enlisting once I pass the pre asvab test :(

[ram29jackson]

that's funny...the angle and depth of the game, you can see the play on the jumbo screen up field as the game is being played.

[Tryhard Nation]

Yep. Head to places like OS, the "other" site or even EA's forums, and you'll see people ripping the game for the tiniest and stupidest crap because they're a bunch of douchebags and wild jackals that live to do nothing but rip EA and EA's games. Here, for the most part, we're looking for things that have been broken in the past, and potentially might be broken still now. It may just be a simple one minute clip, but that one minute, even played on Freshman or Varsity, can still tell us a lot about what to expect from this year's game as well as identify various issues and problems that maybe the team can get fixed with a day one patch or in the first post-release patch.

What's the other site?

[dhook27]

What's the other site?
OS


doesnt make a difference to you since mommy still buys you the game. when you get older, you learn to be more careful with your money and not spend it on garbage.
Actually mommy doesnt buy it for me I have my own money making bets, cutting grass, and grades.

[GatorfanStovy]

OS


Actually mommy doesnt buy it for me I have my own money making bets, mommies money and chores.

That is better . Same difference though.

[bdoughty]

Actually mommy doesnt buy it for me I have my own money making bets, cutting grass, and grades.

Grades? Does the math fairy leave $20 under your pillow for every A?


There is no math fairy, it is your mom. So she is still paying for your games.

[ram29jackson]

ok guys leave the kid alone LOL

[bdoughty]

If you think the guys on here are bad about analazying the cliip. Head over to Operation Sports where they have like 30 pages already . That is insane . terrible forum they are.

TGT has commandments

I. Thou shalt not speak of other sports gaming forums, unless to provide useful information and never in a negative manner.
II. Thou shalt not ask for cleats, socks or facemasks.
III. Thou shalt praise achievements/gamerscores as they make your life full.
IV. Honor thy Moderators and The Dude.
V. Thou shalt not take the name of the programmers in vain.

and so on...

[GatorfanStovy]

TGT has commandments

I. Thou shalt not speak of other sports gaming forums, unless to provide useful information and never in a negative manner.
II. Thou shalt not ask for cleats, socks or facemasks.
III. Thou shalt praise achievements/gamerscores as they make your life full.
IV. Honor thy Moderators and The Dude.
V. Thou shalt not take the name of the programmers in vain.

and so on...


Yea i probably did not read that crap when i signed up nor did I care lol. I mention other forums and then got banned oh well that site was full of weird people any how. Dumb rules they were again oh well.

[bdoughty]

Yea i probably did not read that crap when i signed up nor did I care lol. I mention other forums and then got banned oh well that site was full of weird people any how. Dumb rules they were again oh well.

http://i.imgur.com/D5QyIDg.gif

[dhook27]

Grades? Does the math fairy leave $20 under your pillow for every A?


There is no math fairy, it is your mom. So she is still paying for your games.
Nice try at a terrible ass joke

[pantherone26]

I've been playing every year since Bill Walsh football, and I've literally never gave the grass more then 5 seconds thought in any edition. I would much rather they tweak the gameplay, dynasty and overall experience of the game then spend a day working on how great to make the grass look.

To each there own though, it's just funny to me to think about critiquing the grass.

[oweb26]

OS


Actually mommy doesnt buy it for me I have my own money making bets, cutting grass, and grades.


Grades? Does the math fairy leave $20 under your pillow for every A?


There is no math fairy, it is your mom. So she is still paying for your games.


Nice try at a terrible ass joke


I thought it was a pretty relevant joke, you said you have your own money but you in essence get it from your mom. I never got money for my grades my parents response was always...."we aren't going to pay you for shit you should be doing"....and now that I have kids I agree with that statement. LOL

[SCClassof93]

If you think the guys on here are bad about analazying the cliip. Head over to Operation Sports where they have like 30 pages already . That is insane . terrible forum they are.

Even better stay here for the best info and discussion and when done go play :nod:

[SCClassof93]

Yea stupid OS forum banned and my emails so I can't even make a new account if I wanted too nor do I now. I got banned because I was trolling from all emails. I'm like wtf really. Damn pansey's they are over. I just I had time to join some of your guys Online dynasty but I won't be able within the next few months as I plan on still enlisting once I pass the pre asvab test :(

http://cdn.videogum.com/files/2011/11/eddieoscars3.gif

[SCClassof93]

http://i.imgur.com/D5QyIDg.gif

Thanks B :D:D:D

[SCClassof93]

I thought it was a pretty relevant joke, you said you have your own money but you in essence get it from your mom. I never got money for my grades my parents response was always...."we aren't going to pay you for shit you should be doing"....and now that I have kids I agree with that statement. LOL

+1 :D

[SCClassof93]

TGT has commandments

I. Thou shalt not speak of other sports gaming forums, unless to provide useful information and never in a negative manner.
II. Thou shalt not ask for cleats, socks or facemasks.
III. Thou shalt praise achievements/gamerscores as they make your life full.
IV. Honor thy Moderators and The Dude.
V. Thou shalt not take the name of the programmers in vain.

and so on...

I was doing so good too :fp:. Oh well 4 out of 5 is not bad :D

[SCClassof93]

Half a pot of coffee since 6:00 a.m., doing good:nod:

http://www.haku.co.uk/pics/Hammy.jpg

[Deuce]

OS


Actually mommy doesnt buy it for me I have my own money making bets, cutting grass, and grades.

Don't listen to these old dudes. They're just jealous. :D


Typed by thumbs.

[SCClassof93]

Don't listen to these old dudes. They're just jealous. :D


Typed by thumbs.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f7uhdAbM1qazhg6o1_400.gif

[Deuce]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f7uhdAbM1qazhg6o1_400.gif

:D



Typed by thumbs.

[countryboy]

wow guys its a 1 minute clip and you guys already are throwing this game in the trash:fp:

No...I am just offering up my observations on what I saw in the one minute clip.


That's what they usually do. It's insane how some people quickly judge on a one minute clip. People can't wait for a demo. They need something to anaylize on what's wrong and what to expect before the game even comes out. It's a crazy world.

So you're saying that there shouldn't be any opinions, positive or negative, since its a one minute clip? Or we shouldn't point out concerns or negative opinions we have on the clip?

[baseballplyrmvp]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f7uhdAbM1qazhg6o1_400.gif

lol

[GatorfanStovy]

No...I am just offering up my observations on what I saw in the one minute clip.



So you're saying that there shouldn't be any opinions, positive or negative, since its a one minute clip? Or we shouldn't point out concerns or negative opinions we have on the clip?


Yes and no to a sense. I mean it's like they are breaking down each play and each motion over on OS. It's a little silly. To me you can't really judge that much on a one min clip until you play a demo well at least I can't any how. I enjoyed the one minute clip. It was great to see the game in motion . Yes it had some flaws etc. But I don't need to break down to every second like they are doing. It is like everyone is disappointed over there and some are saying they are not going to buy it now because of a one minute clip :fp: get real people. But again each there on what they analyze and hate on the one minute clip. It's just a little over board is all I'm saying. Just wait until you play the demo before you go and say the game is gonna be crap. For my self I can't wait!

[xMrHitStickx904]

This thread is hilarious lmao.


In regards to the gameplay video, it wasn't too groundbreaking, but there's not too many sports games in which gameplay videos really are. I tend to look for things, and see how it applies to the demo, and then retail. The infinity engine was more noticeable when Madden 13 videos surfaced, and even more prevalent once the demo was released. I think because I've been playing Madden 13 for awhile, the engine in this video isn't eye-popping like it would be to exclusive NCAA players. Instantly, I realized that alignment issues are still in the game, which makes the personnel based audibles even worse. The main reason I would come out in dime, then audible down to 4-3 is to have corners properly align on TE's. With this new audible system, that is impossible, which makes the alignment issues all the more worse. It's hard to tell how effective read option will be, as well as how the defense will play because we're watching it on Varsity. Clearly, these videos are to show off certain elements of the game, so I have no problem with it being on Varsity, or Freshman.

I just need to get my hands on the game, that's the only way I'll be able to get a true feel on how the second year of the engine will play. With that in mind, there's no reason to overreact to the video in any way with the exception of alignment issues. That issue will be there regardless of the difficulty level.

[dhook27]

This thread is hilarious lmao.


In regards to the gameplay video, it wasn't too groundbreaking, but there's not too many sports games in which gameplay videos really are. I tend to look for things, and see how it applies to the demo, and then retail. The infinity engine was more noticeable when Madden 13 videos surfaced, and even more prevalent once the demo was released. I think because I've been playing Madden 13 for awhile, the engine in this video isn't eye-popping like it would be to exclusive NCAA players. Instantly, I realized that alignment issues are still in the game, which makes the personnel based audibles even worse. The main reason I would come out in dime, then audible down to 4-3 is to have corners properly align on TE's. With this new audible system, that is impossible, which makes the alignment issues all the more worse. It's hard to tell how effective read option will be, as well as how the defense will play because we're watching it on Varsity. Clearly, these videos are to show off certain elements of the game, so I have no problem with it being on Varsity, or Freshman.

I just need to get my hands on the game, that's the only way I'll be able to get a true feel on how the second year of the engine will play. With that in mind, there's no reason to overreact to the video in any way with the exception of alignment issues. That issue will be there regardless of the difficulty level.
:+1:

[fisherjr33]

First play, focus on WR #23. What in the world is he doing?

Second play, I really like the overall response of the secondary. Everyone is playing pass, CBs have their heads turned and the safeties react once the handoff is made. My only problem here is with the play call defensively (in 3-2-6 with no real help in the box).

Fourth play, I don't like that in order to set up the screen the QB is dropping back 10 yards. The play takes 3 seconds from snap to the pass being thrown, I think screens should develop more quickly than that. Also problematic is the immediate defensive shift. Not only on moving a DB into the DT slot, but just that the defense in that situation with no shift from the offense is making wholesale adjustments. This leads me to believe the constant defensive shifting to audibles will also continue and that at higher difficulty levels the CPU will be choosing correctly more often.

[SCClassof93]

As to those that keep suggesting "wait until retail" to judge the game.......many are judging the info we get up to retail release to determine if we will actually purchase the game.

[Deuce]

As to those that keep suggesting "wait until retail" to judge the game.......many are judging the info we get up to retail release to determine if we will actually purchase the game.

Demo man.

Who am I kidding...I'm buying regardless.


Typed by thumbs.

[SCClassof93]

Demo man.

Who am I kidding...I'm buying regardless.


Typed by thumbs.

Won't lie, I'm excited but with the troubles I have had the last two years and the disaster that is TW14 I am also cautious. I will be waiting this year for sure (no midnight purchase) to see what the early reviews have to say.

[GatorfanStovy]

Really you get NCAA football game at midnight in the past, why ? Just asking.


I wait until the demo before I make my mind at the very least. But I love college football to much I just buy it every year no matter what.

[SCClassof93]

Really you get NCAA football game at midnight in the past, why ? Just asking.


I wait until the demo before I make my mind at the very least. But I love college football to much I just buy it every year no matter what.

Because that is the earliest I can get a retailer to sell it to me :D

[GatorfanStovy]

Because that is the earliest I can get a retailer to sell it to me :D

Ha good call. Well if your rich like some on here your could buy the season pass and get it 3 days early.

[SmoothPancakes]

Ha good call. Well if your rich like some on here your could buy the season pass and get it 3 days early.

We get season pass and we still want it early. :D Unfortunately season pass expires at, I think, 6am on release day. In my case, then I have to wait the rest of the day for UPS to drop off my game from Amazon so I can continue playing.

[SCClassof93]

Ha good call. Well if your rich like some on here your could buy the season pass and get it 3 days early.

Season pass? More $$$ to a company I have increasing animosity towards. No thanks :smh:

[Deuce]

I use season pass...I can afford to b/c NCAA is pretty much the only game I play. I played UC 2 and 3 though...great games.


Typed by thumbs.

[I OU a Beatn]

Ha good call. Well if your rich like some on here your could buy the season pass and get it 3 days early.

So paying $25 a year is considered being rich? Thank God. I finally made it to the top, ma!

[Deuce]

So paying $25 a year is considered being rich? Thank God. I finally made it to the top, ma!

:D

I'm going to retire!


Typed by thumbs.

[GatorfanStovy]

I ddin't realize it was only 25$ a year my bad people. That is pretty cheap. I thought it was way more I dunno.

[SmoothPancakes]

So paying $25 a year is considered being rich? Thank God. I finally made it to the top, ma!

:D Took the words right out of my mouth.

[bdoughty]

Simma down everyone, simma down. We got E3 hitting Tuesday. MS conference on Monday. Going to be tons of footage released and some people are going to break them down and others will wait to get their hands on it. Only the really smart, handsome types are going to break down the most important aspect of the game.

Grass.

[ram29jackson]

what happened with all that gamechanger idea scale junk anyway ?

There were tons of team-builder suggestions but I don't know of any progress through any of it ?

[SmoothPancakes]

Simma down everyone, simma down. We got E3 hitting Tuesday. MS conference on Monday. Going to be tons of footage released and some people are going to break them down and others will wait to get their hands on it. Only the really smart, handsome types are going to break down the most important aspect of the game.

Grass.

You couldn't be more wrong! The most important aspect of the game is without a doubt

Socks and facemasks!

[baseballplyrmvp]

You couldn't be more wrong! The most important aspect of the game is without a doubt

Socks and facemasks!

:fp:

its being able to see the jockstrap underneath the white pants, guys! geez

[dhook27]

Wow you guys whats so wrong with wanting the game to look as real as on the field

[ram29jackson]

You couldn't be more wrong! The most important aspect of the game is without a doubt

Socks and facemasks!

the truth is the game would be visually annoying if all players had the same or the wrong facemask.

Its a video game so of course the visuals make up a large part of its entertainment value no matter how much you mock it.

All the fanatics who try to downplay that visuals aren't important and they buy the game for strategy bla bla. That point of view became invalid after visuals became more 3 dimensional looking and rounded as the ps1 was becoming the ps2.

half the appeal and success of this and any sports game or any other game for that matter are the visuals and the color etc.

if visuals weren't important, team-builder wouldn't even be an idea that was thought of and came to pass.

it is a video game. Not Strat-o-matic baseball.

a night game in the snow with a uniform you made
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/ram29jackson/A%20NCAA%2012TEAM%20BUILDER%20%20PHOTOS/HESSMERUoldschool.jpg

or this
http://www.scottdecker.com/video_games/intellivision_nfl_football_screen_3.jpg
or this
http://assets.ign.com/thumbs/1999/05/27/ncaafootball2000_2-4_320w.jpg

[ram29jackson]

:fp:

its being able to see the jockstrap underneath the white pants, guys! geez

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[bdoughty]

Hey I really want high end grass. I was not kidding. I have no problem with the other stuff if there is time to add it but we need improved sidelines, crowds and a chain crew before socks and jocks. Won't be seeing any of these things until next gen anyway. Pretty sure the art department is hard at work on the next gen Madden right now and you really can't expect too much change in the final editions of the 360/PS3 versions.

Just look at that sideline image.

http://i.imgur.com/6Xp8fs4.jpg

[baseballplyrmvp]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[baseballplyrmvp]

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obviously my sarcasm went over and above your head.

[ram29jackson]

obviously my sarcasm went over and above your head.

doesn't matter whether you were sarcastic or not. It still works with your quote. Your needing to defend it brings up other questions as well.

[SmoothPancakes]

hey i really want high end grass. I was not kidding. I have no problem with the other stuff if there is time to add it but we need improved sidelines, crowds and a chain crew before socks and jocks. Won't be seeing any of these things until next gen anyway. Pretty sure the art department is hard at work on the next gen madden right now and you really can't expect too much change in the final editions of the 360/ps3 versions.

Just look at that sideline image.

:D :D :D :D :D

[Jayrah]

Hey I really want high end grass. I was not kidding. I have no problem with the other stuff if there is time to add it but we need improved sidelines, crowds and a chain crew before socks and jocks. Won't be seeing any of these things until next gen anyway. Pretty sure the art department is hard at work on the next gen Madden right now and you really can't expect too much change in the final editions of the 360/PS3 versions.

Just look at that sideline image.

http://i.imgur.com/6Xp8fs4.jpg
:whoa:
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I especially love the guy sitting on the bench!

[Jayrah]

doesn't matter whether you were sarcastic or not. It still works with your quote. Your needing to defend it brings up other questions as well.
There he is! Ram hard at work putting his virtual tax dollars to good use. :D

[d2721]

When is the demo going to be released?

[GatorfanStovy]

D2 settle down. Demo probably hitting this week tomorrow or end of the week. Demo will come.

[baseballplyrmvp]

doesn't matter whether you were sarcastic or not. It still works with your quote. Your needing to defend it brings up other questions as well.

whats the point of making a joke then, if its gonna have to be explained to you? :D

[Jayrah]

When is the demo going to be released?
We should know this week. EA usually releases that info at E3

[ram29jackson]

whats the point of making a joke then, if its gonna have to be explained to you? :D

:D you obviously cant take a joke either.


There he is! Ram hard at work putting his virtual tax dollars to good use

what the heck does that even mean ?

last year was the first time I downloaded a demo. seems silly playing against AI in a cheap version that had very little to do with the final product. I get just as much fun playing this years till I get the new one.
I must like it, Ive played it twice as much as Madden LOL. I don't bother paying attention to the over analyzing of what the demo does or doesn't do anyway. Just a bunch of pointless talkity-talk till the game comes out.

[MC1]

So is it safe to assume that NCAA 14 will not be demoed at E3....again?

[gschwendt]

So is it safe to assume that NCAA 14 will not be demoed at E3....again?Not certain what your question is. The game is at E3, there are devs there representing it. Not certain if it will be on the main floor or off to the side.

If you're asking if we'll get the demo this week, no clue but I imagine if not tomorrow then next Tuesday.

[GatorfanStovy]

Crossing my fingers for demo tomorrow! If not oh well and we get it next week hopefully.

[SmoothPancakes]

Crossing my fingers for demo tomorrow! If not oh well and we get it next week hopefully.

It was just announced a bit earlier at E3, they won't be releasing a demo this year, working on the game trying to finish it up too late into the cycle to release one. Instead you'll have to wait until Season Ticket to play the game, if you have bought Season Ticket. If you haven't bought it yet, Season Ticket has been increased to $35 a year, but it only includes three games. If you want to get the full EA lineup that they offer for Season Ticket, you'll have to pay $50 a year.

[SCClassof93]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[GatorfanStovy]

damn really no demo oh well. I was hoping it would come out. Darn u ea.

[SCClassof93]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[bdoughty]

damn really no demo oh well. I was hoping it would come out. Darn u ea.

Worthy of a double take.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[ram29jackson]

rumors

[SCClassof93]

rumors

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[bdoughty]

rumors

Aw yea, Timex Social Club in the hizzy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVtcp8XHhOo


on and

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[SCClassof93]

Original promo vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVtcp8XHhOo

And
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

Now that my beer is everywhere and my ribs ache, I'm going to bed. Good to know rosters will be up tomorrow with teambuilder :up:

[bdoughty]

I switched my video to that one just after I posted. :D

[Jayrah]

It was just announced a bit earlier at E3, they won't be releasing a demo this year, working on the game trying to finish it up too late into the cycle to release one. Instead you'll have to wait until Season Ticket to play the game, if you have bought Season Ticket. If you haven't bought it yet, Season Ticket has been increased to $35 a year, but it only includes three games. If you want to get the full EA lineup that they offer for Season Ticket, you'll have to pay $50 a year.
Not big on the Season Ticket deal. That's raw. But I actually don't mind that they're working on it for the full cycle! I'll take no demo IF it means they legitimately improved pressing issues. Not sure if we'll ever know if that's the case but...

[bdoughty]

Not big on the Season Ticket deal. That's raw. But I actually don't mind that they're working on it for the full cycle! I'll take no demo IF it means they legitimately improved pressing issues. Not sure if we'll ever know if that's the case but...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6-wG5LLqE

[CLW]

Yeah the no demo thing smells a little fishy to me. Trying to decide whether to up to Season Ticket again or not. Anyone know if your Season Ticket will carry over to PS4/XB1?

[SituationSoap]

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I'm not sure why the *** smilies exist, but I do know that you should never use them as a pejorative. This isn't OK.

[SCClassof93]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6-wG5LLqE

http://archive.4plebs.org/foolfuuka/boards/tg/image/1365/63/1365635198159.gif

[SCClassof93]

I'm not sure why the *** smilies exist, but I do know that you should never use them as a pejorative. This isn't OK.

http://img.pandawhale.com/38994-Thats-just-your-opinion-man-Bi-Z1aR.jpeg

[SmoothPancakes]

:D :D :D

[gschwendt]

Just so everyone is clear, Smooth is full of it. There's been no announcements from EA regarding the demo or any pricing changes to Season Ticket or anything like that to this point.

[SmoothPancakes]

Damnit! :D

Why'd you have to ruin the fun G? I was about to crack a rib I've been laughing so hard since last night. :D

[no1geemoney]

When do we start getting videos

[SCClassof93]

Damnit! :D

Why'd you have to ruin the fun G? I was about to crack a rib I've been laughing so hard since last night. :D

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5hmjowSyE1rs0o8jo1_400.gif

[SCClassof93]

When do we start getting videos

Here is one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuZHnQlqX0

[SCClassof93]

Just so everyone is clear, Smooth is full of it. There's been no announcements from EA regarding the demo or any pricing changes to Season Ticket or anything like that to this point.

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[tko27]

Has anybody checked to see if the demo is available for download? If it was going to drop today, would it be available now or is there a specific time of the day that new items hit the marketplace?

[countryboy]

no demo on ps3 this week.

Rumor is that it will drop either june 18th or 26th.

[gschwendt]

no demo on ps3 this week.
Where does that come from? Not saying it's not accurate, but during E3, they update the store throughout the week. Just because it hasn't hit yet doesn't mean it can't hit later in the week.

[Big Blue]

Now that my beer is everywhere and my ribs ache, I'm going to bed. Good to know rosters will be up tomorrow with teambuilder :up:

Do you know around what time?

[SmoothPancakes]

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[ram29jackson]

I'm not sure why the *** smilies exist, but I do know that you should never use them as a pejorative. This isn't OK.

shut up

[SituationSoap]

shut up


It's cool if you want to be a raging homophobe, just don't do it in public. It's not nice.

[SCClassof93]

It's cool if you want to be a raging homophobe, just don't do it in public. It's not nice.

http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/facepalm/grand/08251635-facepalm.gif

[SCClassof93]

Do you know around what time?


http://media.giphy.com/media/ylAsdi67BTgDm/original.gif

[bdoughty]

Someone really just needs to change the title to the thread.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_f8ayQQx4I

[JBHuskers]

Someone really just needs to change the title to the thread.


To give him the stinkpalm?

[bdoughty]

To give him the stinkpalm?

or to see Ram, "Chasing Amy" because he has been posting way too many pictures of young boys in the countdown thread. I keep a news search for Ranger Football to make sure none of their players have gone missing.

[SCClassof93]

To give him the stinkpalm?

We are working on the new title. Can't figure out how to spell
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/graphene_gfx/Ryan%20Reynolds%20GIFS/SNICKER.gif

[ram29jackson]

Penn State is 84/86/85

Nebraska 88/91/85

[SCClassof93]

Penn State is 84/86/85

Nebraska 88/91/85

Kind of random there ram? Nobody around here cares about either of these schools ;)

[LeeSO]

Where does that come from? Not saying it's not accurate, but during E3, they update the store throughout the week. Just because it hasn't hit yet doesn't mean it can't hit later in the week.

From this site more than likely: http://maddenplayer.com/ncaa-14-demo-release-date/ IDK how credible this site/person is.

[GatorfanStovy]

I just hope we get a damn demo. Will be crap if we don't ! I bet Madden gets one. Ugh I want my college football!

[SCClassof93]

I just hope we get a damn demo. Will be crap if we don't ! I bet Madden gets one. Ugh I want my college football!

I think smooth has jinxed us :dunno: