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I've used nothing but auto-sprint and I'm loving it. There's a weird iceskating look sometimes with the really fast guys (which is disappointing but hopefully fixed in the final version) but, other then that, there's never been a time where I felt like I got cheated because the game sprinted when I wouldn't have. It seems to do a VERY good job of knowing when and when not to sprint.
I remember when I used to take video games really, really seriously... like some here. After reading certain posts on here and glancing on the "other" board, I am glad I don't anymore. Its a lot more fun to take it as it is.
And for the record its 9pm in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am not actually up checking a gaming website at 2AM central (Houston/home). It would be pretty sad if I were.
I've only tried a couple games of auto-sprint and I don't really notice a huge difference but I won't be using it. I like having that control in the game and I'm staying on the dark side!!
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So I tried the 5 WR Verticle and wow...
With Pryor I went 17-23, 322 yards and 5 TD's. Plus, I was able to recover every onside kick. ::::smh::::
I can't tell the difference between auto sprint on and off. Maybe I'm not looking at the right thing.
I tried the auto sprint in a couple of games and still found myself mashing on the R2. It will take some time to get used to but I think it could be a welcomed change.
I've pretty much stopped playing the demo. There's two reasons for this 1) even I have noticed how bad the DB AI is. Running the ball is a blast but that takes me to reason #2. 2) I want the retail to feel new and still want that learning curve so I can struggle even more early on and hopefully extend my dynasty.
This game has a lot of potential but the db ai must be fixed or playing the CPU will be worthless. ...and hopefully they can tweak the dl pass rush as well.
Lost in triple OT to Miami after the game ended 0-0 (Heisman - I'm not as good as you guys). I threw a pick in their end zone at the end of the first half and then fumbled on their 15 with 20 seconds left. I saw a stat overlay! I'm assuming OSU's RB is Boom Herron and it popped up after I hit 100 yards (14 for 102 at the time). That was the most fun I had with the running game. I still think I'd actually like to see heavier locomotion when using a player. The most noticeable effect imo is the affect on the blocking. The double team blocking and using your blockers and defenders momentum against them is really fun. Can't wait to get the full game and use my power running attack.
I also saw Jacory Harris completely overthrow an open WR on Heisman. I just hope the crappy QBs on Heisman still play like crappy QBs. Heisman often turns ALL QBs into good players. The head tracking is very good imo. Maybe not from a WR actually turning his head early to pull in a ball (can't tell without replay and if you have to use replay to find flaws you have too much time on your hands) but from a DB not cheating after you throw it. I threw a few crossing patterns and other cpu DBs were oblivious to the play when their backs were turned.
I do see problems in the zone coverage but by the time I read it I'm on my back like a turtle. Haven't tried an onside kick but I hope they can patch/tune that aspect.
Well now the more I have played it, I found that there are more flaws. I am not trying to rant and i really hope to hear the blog about the differences from demo to retail because I have found too many things that bother me.... This is very sad because I was so excited and I thought it was going to be much better than it has been, yes it's better in a sense, but I am just disappointed in some things. I agree DB AI is bad and again, I look forward to the blog about the differences of the demo and retail, along with what the day one patch will contain.
I have played 4 games, and the last one I scored 34 points and give up 3 on All American, this kinda seems like Wide Open Offense 2.0, also just ran the same defensive play the whole game. Here's hoping the retail is better than the demo......Cheers!
Rudy, I've always played on All-American. Do you feel you get a better game on Heisman?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
Long live analog! Listen to vinyl!
Duece you are after my heart....lol
Nice! We may need to move this convo to the music thread so we can discuss further. :D What kinda music you in to?Quote:
Originally Posted by oweb26
I'm normally an AA guy myself. It's just that the cpu offense is too lousy on the demo. I will definitely start out on AA when I get the game and tweak sliders as necessary. The cpu pass blocking on Heisman is too good and he sits back there all day on that difficulty level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deuce
With formation subs the package system is probably not necessary anymore and I don't see it on the menu. Were they removed from the game?
Cool...thanks for the info. I've never been a fan of Heisman either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
Any word when they are going to post what differences are going to be between the demo and the final game?
Maybe I should say what fixes will be in the game.
Adam Thompson was supposed to be writing that blog because all the big wigs were at E3. I guess it got delayed.
Pretty sure they are still in, but only accessible at certain points in the playcall screen. With such short quarters, I haven't bothered with either Formation Subs or Package Subs in the demo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
I'd guess Monday or very early next week for that blog.Quote:
Originally Posted by oweb26
Packaged subs are in, I remember seeing it in the playcall screen.
I use Heisman. AA is always too easy, regardless of sliders, and then go through a slider-adjusting phase on Heisman that always drives me nuts. I need to learn to just play and stop messing with them all the time to find the 'perfect' set.
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Originally Posted by AustinWolv
Yeah I Just get a set of sliders and run with it, I try not to think of what I Can make better because all I do is fuck something else up worse...guess thats what EA goes through sometimes..lol.
Really though you wont get that perfect set just find that "happy medium"