NCAA Football 12: Custom Playbooks

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05-09-2011, 02:04 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by psuexv

Awesome - all I know is that NCAA '11 was terrible for scrolling through plays.

If it wasn't for our early feedback last year, it would have been a lot worse. Thankfully a good amount of our suggestions and changes were put in for the playcall last year.

This year, it's much better, it'll just take you a little time to adjust.
05-09-2011, 02:05 PM
morsdraconis

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Originally Posted by JBHuskers

I don't believe so.

Then it's really not a custom playbook then is it? You still have to use the plays that are scripted for the formation, even if they aren't in your playbook.
05-09-2011, 02:05 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by psuexv

Any limitations to how many plays per formation you have to choose... low end and high end?

By default, when you add a formation, you will have all of the plays under that formation checked. From there, you can go in and take out or reorder plays.
05-09-2011, 02:07 PM
psuexv

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Originally Posted by JBHuskers

If it wasn't for our early feedback last year, it would have been a lot worse. Thankfully a good amount of our suggestions and changes were put in for the playcall last year.

This year, it's much better, it'll just take you a little time to adjust.

Nice work guys

BTW - can we get a pat myself on the back emoticon for JB :D :D
05-09-2011, 02:07 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by psuexv

Nice work guys

BTW - can we get a pat myself on the back emoticon for JB :D :D

I'll look for one, maybe :P I didn't say MY feedback, I said OURS :P
05-09-2011, 02:08 PM
psuexv

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Originally Posted by JBHuskers

By default, when you add a formation, you will have all of the plays under that formation checked. From there, you can go in and take out or reorder plays.

So if I only like one play under Ace Spread Flex, I can have only one play under that formation?
05-09-2011, 02:09 PM
psuexv

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Originally Posted by JBHuskers

From there, you can go in and take out or reorder plays.

I must have missed this somewhere but reordering the plays is a very nice feature
05-09-2011, 02:10 PM
champ195797

Does formation subs work with this
05-09-2011, 02:10 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by psuexv

Any limitations to how many plays per formation you have to choose... low end and high end?

The lowest you can have is 1 play. The highest you can have is all of the plays available in that formation.

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Originally Posted by morsdraconis

Then it's really not a custom playbook then is it? You still have to use the plays that are scripted for the formation, even if they aren't in your playbook.

I'm working on getting clarification as to what happens when you add/remove plays that are formation audibles. As well, if you only have four plays in that formation, what happens to the audibles? I'll let you know what kind of response I get.
05-09-2011, 02:11 PM
I OU a Beatn

At least they had enough sense to make them available online as well. Really sweet addition and one I've been waiting for for years. Nice job, EA.
05-09-2011, 02:11 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by champ195797

Does formation subs work with this

Yes
05-09-2011, 02:17 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by psuexv

I must have missed this somewhere but reordering the plays is a very nice feature

Yep basically you press and hold down :360a: or :ps3x: and then arrow up, down, left, or right as your pressing down :360a: or :ps3x: to re-order the plays as you wish.
05-09-2011, 02:19 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by psuexv

I must have missed this somewhere but reordering the plays is a very nice feature

You can see it in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXWCM...ailpage#t=192s
05-09-2011, 02:21 PM
CLW

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

Just got clarification that both the Formation count and the Play count is all dependent on what base playbook you start with. Kwizzy will be able to better answer that in regards to defensive playbooks.

By this do you mean package subs or formation subs? Package subs should be yes (meaning you'll still have all of the same package subs that you have now), formation subs I believe is no but I'm not positive on that one.

Yes. You will still be able to used the linked plays, obviously so long as both plays are in that formation.

Actually I didn't even think about formation subs. That's a little "odd" that you wouldn't be able to use formation subs after you created a custom playbook.

I was simply referring to the packages where you can go "big" in ace bunch for example (I cannot recall the exact terminology) or in some cases a HB or CB package for the 5th WR in 5 wide sets.
05-09-2011, 02:21 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by psuexv

So if I only like one play under Ace Spread Flex, I can have only one play under that formation?

Yep!
05-09-2011, 02:23 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by CLW

Actually I didn't even think about formation subs. That's a little "odd" that you wouldn't be able to use formation subs after you created a custom playbook.

Sorry, I misunderstood what you were asking. Yes, you can certianly use formation subs. I thought you were asking was if you customized your formation subs for the default Duke playbook, then created a new playbook based off of Duke, would it carry over your formation subs that you made to the default. The answer to that is no. BUT, yes you can certain use formation subs with your custom playbook.
05-09-2011, 02:24 PM
Solidice

I know the goal line formation is locked, but can you choose which goal line formation to use? in NCAA 11 there were about 2 or 3 different goal line formations(tight, normal, power I, etc..).
05-09-2011, 02:25 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by Solidice

I know the goal line formation is locked, but can you choose which goal line formation to use? in NCAA 11 there were about 2 or 3 different goal line formations(tight, normal, power I, etc..).

No. The only way to choose which goalline formation you wish to use would be to start with that team's base playbook (ie start with Florida to get the Wishbone goalline).
05-09-2011, 02:25 PM
CLW

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

Sorry, I misunderstood what you were asking. Yes, you can certianly use formation subs. I thought you were asking was if you customized your formation subs for the default Duke playbook, then created a new playbook based off of Duke, would it carry over your formation subs that you made to the default. The answer to that is no. BUT, yes you can certain use formation subs with your custom playbook.

O.K. we are on the same page now.

Just to make sure:

If I take Duke's playbook and they have Ace Bunch with a "Big" Package (that puts a 2nd TE and I think FB) in instead of WR in the bunch that "Package" will also be available to me in my Custom Playbook?
05-09-2011, 02:26 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by CLW

If I take Duke's playbook and they have Ace Bunch with a "Big" Package (that puts a 2nd TE and I think FB) in instead of WR in the bunch that "Package" will also be available to me in my Custom Playbook?

Yes, the package subs are universal to that formation so those will carry over when you add that formation to your playbook.
05-09-2011, 02:27 PM
CLW

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Originally Posted by Solidice

I know the goal line formation is locked, but can you choose which goal line formation to use? in NCAA 11 there were about 2 or 3 different goal line formations(tight, normal, power I, etc..).

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

No. The only way to choose which goalline formation you wish to use would be to start with that team's base playbook (ie start with Florida to get the Wishbone goalline).

So the answer is actually Yes. Just make sure to pick the team's Base playbook with the goalline formation you want. The way I understand it you could then delete the rest of the entire playbook and insert an entirely different playbook and still keep the "special" goalline formation.
05-09-2011, 02:29 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by CLW

So the answer is actually Yes. Just make sure to pick the team's Base playbook with the goalline formation you want. The way I understand it you could then delete the rest of the entire playbook and insert an entirely different playbook and still keep the "special" goalline formation.

You are correct... you just can't modify the goalline further once you're inside customizing that playbook.
05-09-2011, 02:31 PM
Solidice

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

No. The only way to choose which goalline formation you wish to use would be to start with that team's base playbook (ie start with Florida to get the Wishbone goalline).

I see. I assume that also means the "style" that the base playbook you chose will be your custom playbook's style as well.

does that also mean that some of the mostly style specific plays will be locked to only those specific base style playbooks? for example, Air Raid playbooks tend to have more Mesh, Shallow crosses, stick, etc. plays, while other playbooks did not have them(not as many at least) despite having the exact formation. I hope that made sense.
05-09-2011, 02:34 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by Solidice

I see. I assume that also means the "style" that the base playbook you chose will be your custom playbook's style as well.

does that also mean that some of the mostly style specific plays will be locked to only those specific base style playbooks? for example, Air Raid playbooks tend to have more Mesh, Shallow crosses, stick, etc. plays, while other playbooks did not have them(not as many at least) despite having the exact formation. I hope that made sense.

Regarding the style definition, it's been too long and been too many different versions that we've seen but if I remember correctly, you can define the playbooks "style" but I could be misremembering that.

As for specific plays, no, you're not locked to specific plays/formations based on your style. If you so wanted, you could have a Flexbone playbook with every 5WR formation added on. EA wanted to give the user complete control over their destiny regarding this feature... any limitations they wanted them to be ones you put on yourself (or your OD commissioner puts on you).
05-09-2011, 02:37 PM
CLW

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

Regarding the style definition, it's been too long and been too many different versions that we've seen but if I remember correctly, you can define the playbooks "style" but I could be misremembering that.

As for specific plays, no, you're not locked to specific plays/formations based on your style. If you so wanted, you could have a Flexbone playbook with every 5WR formation added on. EA wanted to give the user complete control over their destiny regarding this feature... any limitations they wanted them to be ones you put on yourself (or your OD commissioner puts on you).

That was Andy Petite's problem always "misremembering" those key items. :nod:
05-09-2011, 02:41 PM
Solidice

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

Regarding the style definition, it's been too long and been too many different versions that we've seen but if I remember correctly, you can define the playbooks "style" but I could be misremembering that.

As for specific plays, no, you're not locked to specific plays/formations based on your style. If you so wanted, you could have a Flexbone playbook with every 5WR formation added on. EA wanted to give the user complete control over their destiny regarding this feature... any limitations they wanted them to be ones you put on yourself (or your OD commissioner puts on you).

well style name is not really the concern. I guess just as long as all plays are available to all styles, it'll be fine. this way all you would have to do is choose the base playbook that has the goal line formation/plays you want(I don't think special teams is different for anyone), then edit away.

what about the Hail Mary formation? I assume that is also locked/universal as well? It's only like 4 plays I think.
05-09-2011, 02:44 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by Solidice

what about the Hail Mary formation? I assume that is also locked/universal? It's only like 4 plays I think.

Actually, the Hail Mary formation was separate formation listed in the Shotgun listing so you have the option to include it or not include it.
05-09-2011, 02:47 PM
Kwizzy

I'm sorry I haven't been able to answer any questions lately guys, been pretty busy at work & travelling on weekends. I will try to get on here and post a longer bit about my custom playbooks impressions and answer any questions I can later tonight when I get home. Long story short though, I think everyone will be very satisfied with the implementation of CPBs. Very user friendly & adaptable.
05-09-2011, 02:57 PM
steelerfan

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Originally Posted by CLW

That was Andy Petite's problem always "misremembering" those key items. :nod:

That was actually good for Pettitte. :nod:
05-09-2011, 03:00 PM
illwill10

Since we able to create playbooks for Teambuilders, are we able to create them on the Teambuilder website.
05-09-2011, 03:00 PM
WolverineJay

This is exactly what I was hoping for in terms of a custom playbook without a play editor(create-a-play feature). I think this will add a ton to the re-play value of NCAA 12. I will love the ability to have a few 3-4, 3-3-5, and 4-2-5 formations in my 4-3 playbook which will make my defense more rounded to handle my opponent no matter what playstyle they choose to use.
05-09-2011, 03:01 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by illwill10

Since we able to create playbooks for Teambuilders, are we able to create them on the Teambuilder website.

No... it's all done within the game itself. Whenever you create your team on TeamBuilder, you'll just have to set any default playbook, but then once you bring them into the game, you would be able to use your custom playbook with that team.
05-09-2011, 03:04 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by morsdraconis

Then it's really not a custom playbook then is it? You still have to use the plays that are scripted for the formation, even if they aren't in your playbook.

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

I'm working on getting clarification as to what happens when you add/remove plays that are formation audibles. As well, if you only have four plays in that formation, what happens to the audibles? I'll let you know what kind of response I get.

I did get a reply, however they are in the middle of correcting a bug regarding formation audibles so since the answer has a possibility of changing, they're going to wait until they can give me a concrete answer, hopefully sometime this week.
05-09-2011, 03:05 PM
JBHuskers

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

I did get a reply, however they are in the middle of correcting a bug regarding formation audibles so since the answer has a possibility of changing, they're going to wait until they can give me a concrete answer, hopefully sometime this week.

Good deal...as far as I knew I didn't think it was in the works so that is great news.
05-09-2011, 03:06 PM
psuexv

Can you change the formation audibles now, in '11?
05-09-2011, 03:10 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by psuexv

Can you change the formation audibles now, in '11?

No.
05-09-2011, 03:18 PM
oweb26

So if the number of plays change depending on your base Playbook would it not make sense to just edit a Playbook with the most plays? Or am I missing something

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05-09-2011, 03:21 PM
gschwendt

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Originally Posted by oweb26

So if the number of plays change depending on your base Playbook would it not make sense to just edit a Playbook with the most plays? Or am I missing something

I think the variation in the number of plays is due to which goalline set is included in the base playbook. For example, if Florida's Wishbone Goalline includes 17 plays whereas the default includes 12 (play count is by no means intended as factual), that's where the variation will pop up. So, it will just depend on what goalline formation you want to use.
05-09-2011, 03:37 PM
psuexv

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Originally Posted by gschwendt

No.

I didn't think so... So this could be a huge new feature. :nod:

Kind of along the same lines as this, does anyone remember this feature. I remember it from my original Xbox and NCAA '08. When I was scrolling through the playbook I used to be able to pull both trigger and say the Y button, then when I went to the line that was my Y audible.

Not sure if this was ever available on the PS3 but it made audibles very nice. I know they have the formation specific ones, which this kind of was but made them customizable during the game.
05-09-2011, 03:40 PM
georgiafan

I know EA has diffrent teams that work on diffrent things which department is responsbile for working on custom playbooks?

The 40 formations/ 377 plays is that just for offense? or is it offense and defense?

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