NCAA Football 12 Patch #2 Now Available

Published on 09-21-2011 08:30 AM

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The second patch for NCAA Football 12 is now available on both the Playstation 3 and X-Box 360. The updated patch notes have been released by EA in a new blog. Continue below after the break for the details of what is included in the patch.

UPDATE - Info on title update #3 and "Transfer Failed" issues can be found here.

Custom Playbooks
With this Title Update the missing play issue that led to a number of problems when using Custom Playbooks has been fixed. Not only is the issue fixed, but you will not need to recreate your playbooks! Any existing playbook will have the fix applied, and you will be able to continue using that playbook without issue.

Tendencies
As with the Custom Playbooks resolution, the fix to the issue of edited player tendencies changing will not negate any previously edited roster file. The fix will be applied to both those existing files, as well as any new roster file that is created.

If you are in a Dynasty or Online Dynasty you will not need to restart as long as your Dynasty is still in year one and you have not advanced past “Training Results” in the off-season. If you are before this point, the update will be applied to your existing Dynasty/Online Dynasty and the tendencies will be correct for all players going forward. If you are in year two and beyond, the tendency issue impact will be less and less as the players graduate/are cut from the rosters.

In addition to the tendencies issue, we have also included both the ability to edit height and weight for players, as well as the option to edit the rosters of CPU controlled teams. In an Online Dynasty the commissioner will have the ability to edit the rosters for other human controlled teams. These were both big requests from you in the community.

Finally, a bug was fixed with the profanity filter that was preventing many common names from being entered. Now, any name can be entered, for offline use. A profanity filter is applied to Online Dynasty when the Dynasty is created. If you prefer to opt out of this filter, you can set the Dynasty to Private and the profanity check will not run.

Freezes/Crashes
A major focus for this Title Update was to address any freezes/crashes that were found. There were a number of these issues fixed in this Title Update including a crash that occurred when there were multiple TeamBuilder teams in an Online Dynasty, as well as a crash that occurred during the downloading of an Online Dynasty file.

Gameplay

Increased the acceleration of QB’s on Speed Option plays.
Improved WR blocking, especially on option plays
Fixed an issue where defenders assigned to play the curl to flat/buzz zone did not engage immediately when the QB scrambles past the LOS.
Fixed an issue where safeties with inside deep ¼ zone would drop back instead of read-and-react on run plays.
Fixed an issue in Nickel Cover 3 where the flat zone defender didn’t move as the QB was running at them.
Fixed an issue with Double Outs from 4-2-5 Normal where the RLB wasn’t blocked properly vs. certain formations.

Highlights

Fixed an issue that caused a blank photo to be uploaded leading to issues with other highlights being uploaded.

Dynasty

Fixed an issue in Online Dynasty where injured players did not remain injured when the week advanced.
Fixed an issue where a player’s injury time was only reduced by one week when going from Conference Championship week to Bowl Season. Players will now be back for their Bowl game if they should be off of the IR when their bowl game is played.
Fixed an issue where coaches that changed jobs could get stuck in a state where they were still listed as coaching at their old school on the Players Leaving screen, leading to a Transfer Failed issue.
Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented Dynasties from advancing to the post season.
Fixed an issue with the schedule that prevented entering the Virginia Tech vs. Boston College game (fixed for both Dynasty and RTG).
Fixed an issue where recruiting related trophies/achievements were not unlocked properly if you signed an extension in that season.
Fixed an issue with Program Stability where the grade would drop from A+ to D+ in one season.
Fixed an issue with the Unlock All Promises PDLC not unlocking properly on the Dynasty website.
When viewing an Online Dynasty invite, added information to show what type of job can be selected by default.
Fixed an issue when in the off-season where player stats did not match up between the web and console.

RTG

Fixed an issue where CB’s could not audible after earning the ability to do so through Coach Trust.
Fixed an issue where HB’s could not flip the play after earning the ability to do so through Coach Trust.

Online

Fixed an issue where player’s online stats were not displaying promptly on the Online Leaderboards

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447 Comments

AustinWolv - 09-10-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRezyReb

Whowa... jusf found a new formation out of nickle! 3-4 nickle package, is this new, or have I just never noticed it?

New.......well, at least I don't recall it before either.

JeffHCross - 09-10-2011, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mnguy

Why should I expect it should get fixed

I'm just saying, of the two, a server-side fix is much, much more likely. Whether or not that makes a difference to you is not something I can influence.

gigemaggs99 - 09-10-2011, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRezyReb

Whowa... jusf found a new formation out of nickle! 3-4 nickle package, is this new, or have I just never noticed it?

Not sure if that's new. I was in the 3-3-5 Okie prior to the patch, I like it a lot for stopping the run.

JeffHCross - 09-10-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gigemaggs99

Not sure if that's new. I was in the 3-3-5 Okie prior to the patch, I like it a lot for stopping the run.

Someone else (was it gschwendt?) mentioned that the "hidden" formations that were only available as "part" of other formations are now available in Custom Playbooks. That could be why a new Nickel has suddenly appeared.

ram29jackson - 09-10-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffHCross

Someone else (was it gschwendt?) mentioned that the "hidden" formations that were only available as "part" of other formations are now available in Custom Playbooks. That could be why a new Nickel has suddenly appeared.

hidden formations ? how about all formations? or you still basically have to pick a certain playbook to get certain formations/plays and try to add to it?....none of it reall matters till I here that it works -period...anyway

gigemaggs99 - 09-10-2011, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Paakaa10

I don't know for certain on this. I do know, however, that the EA SPORTS NHL series has uniforms on the game disc that are locked away at first until a password is released at a later date; typically once all of the locked uniforms have been debuted in real life. It isn't a patch that unlocks them, however, so I'm not sure there's any connection.

As for when Madden NFL 11 introduced the Breast Cancer Awareness presentation elements; I believe that was released as part of a post-release patch. I don't think it was anything as fancy as a time-release unlock. Though that does give me fond memories of arcade gaming and fighting games like Tekken and Soul Calibur where extra characters got unlocked after the machine had been on a set number of days.

Arizona State's new uniforms are in NCAA Football 12... mostly. The new gold helmet and the new black helmet are in, and the jerseys and pants are in as well. I believe the brown and white helmets are not in the game, though I don't think ASU has worn them this season yet.

EDIT: Bringing back the photogenic side of the game.

Ok, very cool thank you sir, I'll check them out. I thought the new unis looked good. Better than Marylands.

keyser soze - 09-10-2011, 06:47 PM
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I just checked... its still broken... LOL, anyone know if there is any hope for this any time soon? Can they please at least DELETE the patch? LOL

hawkeyeguy - 09-10-2011, 08:56 PM
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So what's the story on the servers being messed up today? I've had dynasty members saying they can't log in at all and have tried all day

EDIT: For XBox

kcq71 - 09-10-2011, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rhombic21

Give you a break? Seriously dude, the patch took 2 months to come out, barely touched gameplay, broke numerous things that were not broken before, and didn't fix others that were supposedly going to be fixed. How can anybody do anything but laugh at this point? In what world does EA maintain any amount of credibility at this point?

That is easy. They have Operationsports who will defend them no matter what. Glad to have a forum that speaks the truth instead of kissing EA's Behind.

Deuce - 09-10-2011, 09:08 PM
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Played my first game post patch. Ran for over 300 yds with my rb and another 80 with my QB. It's only one game so I'm not freaking out but that seems out of whack. If it happens over the next 5 games I'll adjust sliders.

Have to admit though...I enjoyed it. I was getting frustrated by my crappy offense.

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Deuce - 09-10-2011, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kcq71

That is easy. They have Operationsports who will defend them no matter what. Glad to have a forum that speaks the truth instead of kissing EA's Behind.

I am quoting you but not really commenting on your post (if that makes sense). I think you'll find on this site is most people speak their true feelings but the difference is most people 'choose' to like the game b/c that's the best option.

...why buy a game and look for reasons to hate it?

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hawkeyeguy - 09-10-2011, 09:31 PM
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I don't think anyone buys the game to hate it, but I think when people plunk down money because of new features they are told will be in the game and said features do not work they get upset.

Deuce - 09-10-2011, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hawkeyeguy

I don't think anyone buys the game to hate it, but I think when people plunk down money because of new features they are told will be in the game and said features do not work they get upset.

True...rightfully so

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ram29jackson - 09-10-2011, 10:02 PM
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ultimately, this messed up fix makes the game a 2010 rendition all over again, IE just old an pas-say. The game had stuff i like/liked but they have to use the internet to prove they can change things after the game has been produced and all they do is destroy it ( strong words maybe but you get the point- I dont think thats a personal attack or can be thought of that way, I would hope) its a game, but its a game I paid good money for and I want to play as much as possible during actual football season online with other users, but all thats happened so far is another exploit was developed... i dont know crap about the internet or game design but this patch/thing had better be able to be deleted from online all together or a fix better happen in less than 3 weeks if its really so complex. All I can play is my one online teambuilder-multi users dynasty and even than, the games will feel chintzy because you are either avoiding doing something wrong or trying not be beat by the mistakes made by the patch...right now, i kind of have half the same feeling I did when my NCAA 11 was stuck in my YLOD'd PS3. I cant use it, ......this is kind of a big fall for such a -Huge)))- ad campaign. network promotion and sponsership. A weekly show,.. ads during games...come on, pick up the ball and run with it !!!! in other words, get to fixing this ASAP !!!

Pig Bomb - 09-10-2011, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Deuce

Played my first game post patch. Ran for over 300 yds with my rb and another 80 with my QB. It's only one game so I'm not freaking out but that seems out of whack. If it happens over the next 5 games I'll adjust sliders.

Have to admit though...I enjoyed it. I was getting frustrated by my crappy offense.

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play now is way easier than dynasty for some reason FYI

gigemaggs99 - 09-10-2011, 10:11 PM
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One thing I haven't tested yet but would like to know if it's still there after the patch...not a big deal, but prior to this latest patch if I played an Online Dynasty game where the Sliders Human and CPU had been altered then when I was finished with that OD game, if I exited out to the main screen, then went into my OFFLINE dynasty that had been set up with default 50 all the way down Sliders, it would reset them to the Online sliders.

It wasn't a big deal, but I noticed it was doing this prior to the patch. Almost like it was saving and over writing the default "50 sliders" and making the previously loaded OD sliders the new default sliders.

Anyone else see this?

gigemaggs99 - 09-10-2011, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ram29jackson

network promotion and sponsership. A weekly show

I do hope they get something to fix this as soon as they can. I'm sure things take time, seems like someone in the past said little or big changes can make a lot of other changes, sometimes unwanted. So it may take a while but hopefully they can get it back to working.

I also think it would be cool if they documented on their show. That would alteast show me they do have some concern when it comes to their customers. I've yet to see or hear of a post from EA saying, they understand this patch didn't exactly "improve" the situation. If they fix it, then show a behind the scenes show on ESPNU about scrambling to get the game back under control and then successfullying doing so, that would be kinda cool.

Maybe that's asking for too much drama, but it would be nice to see.

When your cable goes out, or your power goes out or anything big stops working they will say things on the radio, internet, or have an automated message saying something to the effect of, "we are aware of the current outage in your area and working diligently to get things repair in a timely manner".

It would be nice to see something from EA. Maybe they have already released a statement and I'm just not seeing it, but it would atleast make me feel better as a paying customer to know they are alteast addressing it.

Deuce - 09-10-2011, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pig Bomb

play now is way easier than dynasty for some reason FYI

It was actually a dynasty game. Way too early to adjust anything yet. ...but something I'll have to watch.

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SmoothPancakes - 09-10-2011, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gigemaggs99

When your cable goes out, or your power goes out or anything big stops working they will say things on the radio, internet, or have an automated message saying something to the effect of, "we are aware of the current outage in your area and working diligently to get things repair in a timely manner".

They have messages on the radio where you live when the cable goes out? Hell, I work in radio and we have never had anything on air about the cable going out. You could walk up to your neighbor and say your cable has gone out and they wouldn't give a damn. Nobody here cares about someone's cable going out. Power, yeah, that would warrant some announcements and mentions on the radio here. Cable just struck me as really odd.

Unconquered - 09-11-2011, 08:02 AM
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Has anyone from TGT asked EA if there will be another update? I'd sure like to see the "fixed" custom playbooks get fixed again, because having to take five or six formations you don't want sort of takes the "custom" out of custom playbooks ...

If custom playbooks aren't gonna be fixed, I think I'm trading in NCAA 12.