NCAA Football 12 Dynasty Info Q&A thread

[WolverineJay]

Thanks for answering all my questions. I'm a little disappointed in the continued abscence of medical redshirts, spring game, and off-season mini-drills for helping a player progress. My wishlist will be pretty fleshed out for this year with things I feel are sorely missing from the NCAA series.

I know coaching carousel isn't very fleshed out right now, but it is a start in the right direction. Plus now that its in I would hope that EA Tiburon will continue to upgrade it in the coming years. I would love for more ratings for coaches especially ones that affect gameplay in some way, or impact recruiting success, or help with player development, and would love for coaches to make halftime adjustments with small boosts to help our CPU AI players to focus on a particular area like inside run defense or short passes over the middle.

[psuexv]

I don't think there is any question, start with a base that is solid and functional. Then build on that platform in the years ahead. The depth and levels this has created is something that is really neat and the community will either become complacent with where they are or push for more depth in the coming years. The flexibility is huge.

SlURP, SLURP, SLURP

[gschwendt]

Can you edit the conference tie-ins for ALL Bowl (Outback, Capital One, Cotton, Gator, etc) games, or just BCS games?

Unfortunately only BCS games.

[JBHuskers]

Can you edit the conference tie-ins for ALL Bowl (Outback, Capital One, Cotton, Gator, etc) games, or just BCS games?

Just the AQ's for BCS games.

[Boucher]

Not ignoring this... just don't know the answer to it. I know for sure that it worked in the past but not sure if they made any changes to it this year.

There was at least 8 teams last year that didnt have pride stickers in the game

[gschwendt]

In an online dynasty can you Supersim a game vs a human opponent via the PC or are these games a must play via console??
That would be awesome if both players could just call plays vs one another on their PC's. [a Coach mode sim game]

I'm guessing no, but I thought I would ask.

Can't talk about any of the Dynasty Wire stuff at this point.

[EvanRG]

How did the CPU's depth charts look even just a few years down the road? I have a current issue with '11 where I just took the Florida job and they have 12 HB's and like 12 total Offensive linemen.

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Are there a substantially larger number of punters and kickers to recruit and are they any good? lol

EDIT: You mentioned that the punter and kickers where better this year, but how about a substantial amount of recruits?

Thanks a lot!

[psuexv]

How are walk-ons handled this year? In '11 they were absolutely terrible usually coming in at 40 OVR.

[JBHuskers]

Hey guys....look in our news section at 3PM central today for our exclusive article in regards to dynasty and Coaching Carousel!

[jaymo76]

Can height and weight be edited for players this year?

[gschwendt]

How did the CPU's depth charts look even just a few years down the road? I have a current issue with '11 where I just took the Florida job and they have 12 HB's and like 12 total Offensive linemen.

When I was there last in April, there was still some issues with that but I think it was somewhat improved. We made sure to stress that it's an issue but they weren't positive that they'd be able to make drastic changes to it this year.

Are there a substantially larger number of punters and kickers to recruit and are they any good? lol

EDIT: You mentioned that the punter and kickers where better this year, but how about a substantial amount of recruits?

Thanks a lot!

I don't have specific amount but I'd say it's leaps and bounds better than last year.

How are walk-ons handled this year? In '11 they were absolutely terrible usually coming in at 40 OVR.

I think walkons are just about the same. Eventually I'd like them to have players that weren't signed be the walkons but that isn't in this year.

Can height and weight be edited for players this year?

I don't think anything changed regarding that... I was under the impression in the past you could do that in offline for your own team but I may be misremembering that.

[jaymo76]

I guess my biggest question for the community guys: in your opinions what is the #1 best addition to NCAA 12? Based on the little I know I would say custom playbooks...

[PDuncanOSU]

Say I want to start a dynasty at Texas or Oklahoma as head coach. Do I have to use a created coach that will start with a low coach prestige, or can I use Mack Brown or Bob Stoops who I assume would have a high prestige and job security?

[cdj]

Say I want to start a dynasty at Texas or Oklahoma as head coach. Do I have to use a created coach that will start with a low coach prestige, or can I use Mack Brown or Bob Stoops who I assume would have a high prestige and job security?

You can either turn off coach contracts and play Dynasty Mode the traditional method or pick an existing Coach/Coordinator. You can select any school when using either new or existing coaches.

[gschwendt]

I guess my biggest question for the community guys: in your opinions what is the #1 best addition to NCAA 12? Based on the little I know I would say custom playbooks...

I am biased because it was my number one request but for me it's custom playbooks.

Say I want to start a dynasty at Texas or Oklahoma as head coach. Do I have to use a created coach that will start with a low coach prestige, or can I use Mack Brown or Bob Stoops who I assume would have a high prestige and job security?

You can either start as an existing coach or create your own coach.

[Koach Vonner]

Here is a question about Online Dynasties and even better the server:
Has NCAA 12 finally gone to the server with stats (Wins, Loses, Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, Standing, Heisman cnadidates, etc)? I do like that in Madden everything in your league stays online. Going to Legauedaddy.com and having to input all my players and their stats after each game gets a little old and time consuming. My wife thinks its silly (she would). Don't get me wrong, I think Leaguedaddy is an awesome sight and its run great. But a server to record all stats after games and keep up with your league and standings would be awesome. And save time.
Anybody know about this? If not, why don't they have it? Madden does.

[Koach Vonner]

I guess my biggest question for the community guys: in your opinions what is the #1 best addition to NCAA 12? Based on the little I know I would say custom playbooks...

I have to agree with you. I've been wanting that for years now

[gschwendt]

Here is a question about Online Dynasties and even better the server:
Has NCAA 12 finally gone to the server with stats (Wins, Loses, Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, Standing, Heisman cnadidates, etc)? I do like that in Madden everything in your league stays online. Going to Legauedaddy.com and having to input all my players and their stats after each game gets a little old and time consuming. My wife thinks its silly (she would). Don't get me wrong, I think Leaguedaddy is an awesome sight and its run great. But a server to record all stats after games and keep up with your league and standings would be awesome. And save time.
Anybody know about this? If not, why don't they have it? Madden does.

I'm not sure I quite understand what you're asking for... doesn't Dynasty Wire currently do all that?

[psuexv]

I think walkons are just about the same. Eventually I'd like them to have players that weren't signed be the walkons but that isn't in this year.

I thought maybe with the focus on the dev that was a walk on at Auburn and RTG that they might go back to walk-ons being serviceable.

[JBHuskers]

I guess my biggest question for the community guys: in your opinions what is the #1 best addition to NCAA 12? Based on the little I know I would say custom playbooks...

I'd say Carousel for purposes of running an OD.