NCAA Football 13 Q&A: Sights, Sounds & Gameplay

[baseballplyrmvp]

oh ok. thanks for the answer jeff.

[gschwendt]

Not sure where to ask this very important question but does anyone know if anything will be changed on the TB website for 13? ...besides to school info (school pitches).

Are Ram and I the only TB nerds here? I've really gotten into creating logos using Paint.

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My understanding is nothing is changing with TeamBuilder... I'm not certain of that but there was never anything mentioned to us about new changes. That said, I have given them an idea for the ability to import roster information from a csv file. Particularly download your OD's team file, then import it to TeamBuilder so you can use it in other modes. It's feasible that they could create that sometime throughout the year, but nothing is planned for certain.

Tiburon was given incorrect information. They were led to believe that Texas State, UTSA and UMass would be full members of FBS in 2012, while South Alabama was still probationary. Once they were told that all four schools had the same status, it was too late to either remove the three or add South Alabama.

Jeff is right. Technically none of them should be in the game based on how they've handled transitional teams in the past... when FAU, FIU, & WKU all joined, they weren't added until the year they were full members. However, for TSU & UTSA, they almost had to add them so that the WAC could function.

[JeffHCross]

That said, I have given them an idea for the ability to import roster information from a csv file.

There are no words for how much easier that would have made my 1995 team

[ram29jackson]

does the game feel or move any different really ?

the last 2 years have been an over all improvement but it still feels very basic and very stick figure-ish.

In Madden, I trust the players to do what i expect to a degree,they seem more solid..linemen make tackles in madden...in NCAA, they all seem so paper thin and linemen feel useless.

NCAA just seems like cardboard while Madden is more of a hard plastic or rubber..if you get my meaning LOL

[Deuce]

Thanks for the info guys.

Jeff, you mentioned TB was different last year within Dynasty. Do you remember what was changed b/c I didn't notice anything.

...says something about how observant I am!


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[JeffHCross]

Do you remember what was changed b/c I didn't notice anything.

Two things that I immediately recall. One was that numbers on helmets finally worked and the second was that rivalry games were being tracked within Dynasty mode for Teambuilder teams, so you could finally use the "Winning Record vs Rivals" promise.

At least, I'm 95% sure those were the two things fixed. I can't find the post where I answered that question, so I'm basing that totally off my memory (which isn't always good).

[Deuce]

Two things that I immediately recall. One was that numbers on helmets finally worked and the second was that rivalry games were being tracked within Dynasty mode for Teambuilder teams, so you could finally use the "Winning Record vs Rivals" promise.

At least, I'm 95% sure those were the two things fixed. I can't find the post where I answered that question, so I'm basing that totally off my memory (which isn't always good).

Yep...you are right. Now that you mention it I do remember both of those working. Specifically the rivals. When I switched out Kent St. and Akron the rivalry actually 'worked'.


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[Little Steve]

i was just messing around with madden and have a question for you guys. How does the deep ball work in 13. does the CB still run infront of the WR? is it still kinda impossible and a useless rouat? is it easyer to place the ball in spots like up and to the left on a streak. to keep the CB from picking it? Just tell me what you saw when you played the game?

[Jayrah]

i was just messing around with madden and have a question for you guys. How does the deep ball work in 13. does the CB still run infront of the WR? is it still kinda impossible and a useless rouat? is it easyer to place the ball in spots like up and to the left on a streak. to keep the CB from picking it? Just tell me what you saw when you played the game?

You and Avross are in a strong competition for "worst grammer and spelling". Seriously.

[Jayrah]

I have gotten some clarification on this, they are still working on the way these heads interact with the helmets. Long story short: If they can get it figured out and have player models with different hair styles in the menu, then you will see that hair in game. Otherwise they will most likely remove the player models with hair that they can't get to show up correctly in game.

Don't know why I missed this. I hope they can get this figured out. I know it's small and can be overlooked, but it's just one more thing that adds individuality between players and I spend a lot of time trying to individualize my guys. It helps me get longevity out of the dynasty. If every player feels the same I just have a tough time going from year to year and feeling a connection.

[Rudy]

It puzzles me though about the hair. Not that it's a big deal to me but Madden 12 had long hair like Clay Matthews on Green Bay. Couldn't the NCAA guys just use the same tech to bring those hair models to their game?

[JerzeyReign]

You and Avross are in a strong competition for "worst grammer and spelling". Seriously.

That was mean as hell

[SmoothPancakes]

That was mean as hell

Plus, I don't think anyone is even able to compete with Avross. That dude has the title wrapped up without even trying.

[JeffHCross]

It puzzles me though about the hair. Not that it's a big deal to me but Madden 12 had long hair like Clay Matthews on Green Bay. Couldn't the NCAA guys just use the same tech to bring those hair models to their game?

Same tech, yes. But having the same tech doesn't mean it runs at the same frame rate, or looks the same. The engines are extremely similar, but there may be just enough differences that it wasn't as simple as copying and pasting code/resources. Frame rate in particular is a sticking point.

[razorback44]

Tiburon was given incorrect information. They were led to believe that Texas State, UTSA and UMass would be full members of FBS in 2012, while South Alabama was still probationary. Once they were told that all four schools had the same status, it was too late to either remove the three or add South Alabama.

So to make sure I have this correct.....Texas State, UTSA and UMass WILL be in the game while South Alabama WILL NOT be in the game. Is that correct?

[gschwendt]

So to make sure I have this correct.....Texas State, UTSA and UMass WILL be in the game while South Alabama WILL NOT be in the game. Is that correct?

Correct.

[souljahbill]

So, I hear GA State is supposed to be moving up too. Is this true and when is this suppose to happen?

[gschwendt]

So, I hear GA State is supposed to be moving up too. Is this true and when is this suppose to happen?

Yeah, they have until June 1st to official declare (not sure if they have yet or not) but if they do declare, they would be a probationary member in 2013 and a full member in 2014. Based on previous years, they wouldn't be included in NCAA14, however this year with TSU, UTSA, & UMass, it's possible they're included next year.

[razorback44]

Correct.

Thank you sir.

[ram29jackson]

does the game feel or move any different really ?

the last 2 years have been an over all improvement but it still feels very basic and very stick figure-ish.

In Madden, I trust the players to do what i expect to a degree,they seem more solid..linemen make tackles in madden...in NCAA, they all seem so paper thin and linemen feel useless.

NCAA just seems like cardboard while Madden is more of a hard plastic or rubber..if you get my meaning LOL

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