NCAA 09 Gameplay Issues (response from EA)

[#85_on_a_mission]

ummm that play left me speechless.

And im not surprised about the spinning throw by the CPU. Happened to me all of the time last year when I would play on heisman or all madden. Just as you are pressuring the CPU Qb, he does a crazy manuever to dodge the rush and throws a perfect pass.

[Ian_Cummings_EA]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

The DB on the left inexplicably slowed down. The DB on the right turned the other way. How does that not look bad? I don't blame you guys for having hope, but AuburnAlumni is right. This is inexcusable. I, too, feel like Bart Simpson in the Kamp Krusty episode hoping that Krusty will come to Kamp. But I'm losing hope. Watch the video again. http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/19678

The DB on the right (#43) has man coverage responsibilities on UF #22. Last year, he would have warped over to make the play (usually a pick). This year he can't make a play on the ball because he can't see it. That's what you want...right guys?

I don't see anything wrong with this play in terms of defensive execution (maybe LBzrule can correct me?)...I guess the problem I'd remark on is the QB is always making the perfect read and you're seeing plays like this all game. He times the deep in perfectly and hits the guy right when he cuts. I guess I don't see this as shocking when you've got everyone in man.

[Ram209]

Quote: Originally Posted by dave374

The DB on the left inexplicably slowed down. The DB on the right turned the other way. How does that not look bad? I don't blame you guys for having hope, but AuburnAlumni is right. This is inexcusable. I, too, feel like Bart Simpson in the Kamp Krusty episode hoping that Krusty will come to Kamp. But I'm losing hope. Watch the video again. http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/19678

Cant believe Im defending this but if you watch the LB or Safety #43 is man up on the RB who does a zig route he fakes like he is cutting inside then does an out route, 43 cuts inside then goes outside with his man that is when the QB throws the pass 43 then stops to make the tackle. So technically he did not turn the other way he was just going after his man. Hope that made sense

Ian beat me to it, he is EXACTLY right last year 43 would have stop covering his man with his back turned and pick the pass off, and the WR beat his man on a in route nothing more than that.

On a side note Ian I think thats Illinois vs Michigan State

[WDOgF0reL1fe]

Ian, I just want you to know that the game is especially enjoyable when playing against a human opponent. I wanna know why though...

Why is it that human players seem to throw balls inaccurately, but the CPU seem to not? It seems as though the sliders affect the human players but not the CPU. Whether its Pass Block or QB Accuracy.

Maybe thats something you can look into

[m00d]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

The QB Acc slider has a significant effect on the distance a QB can throw, so with QB Acc at 0 all quarterbacks would have the arm strength of a five-year-old Chad Pennington.

I disagree. I've made sliders every year and have heard others say the same thing as you.
But I believe you are mistaking 'under throws' for a lack of arm strength. Spend some
time on the practice field with QB accuracy at zero and he will sling some long ones.
Maybe TheFuture15 can clear this up?
Dose the QB accuracy slider also effect the strength of the QB's arm, or does it just make him
much more likely to under throw the ball?
If it effects both why not name the slider QB Accuracy/Strength to avoid confusion?

[dave374]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

The DB on the right (#43) has man coverage responsibilities on UF #22. Last year, he would have warped over to make the play (usually a pick). This year he can't make a play on the ball because he can't see it. That's what you want...right guys? I don't see anything wrong with this play in terms of defensive execution (maybe LBzrule can correct me?)...I guess the problem I'd remark on is the QB is always making the perfect read and you're seeing plays like this all game. He times the deep in perfectly and hits the guy right when he cuts. I guess I don't see this as shocking when you've got everyone in man against UF's speed.

If you saw nothing wrong with that play, I have some wonderful waterfront property in Egypt you might be interested. It's located on de-Nile.

[bad_philanthropy]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

The DB on the right (#43) has man coverage responsibilities on UF #22. Last year, he would have warped over to make the play (usually a pick). This year he can't make a play on the ball because he can't see it. That's what you want...right guys? I don't see anything wrong with this play in terms of defensive execution (maybe LBzrule can correct me?)...I guess the problem I'd remark on is the QB is always making the perfect read and you're seeing plays like this all game. He times the deep in perfectly and hits the guy right when he cuts. I guess I don't see this as shocking when you've got everyone in man against UF's speed.

That's a great point about the QB always making the perfect read. And this is only further exacerbated by the fact that the pass rush is mostly ineffective so it is like the QB is playing in a pass skeleton drill.

[maddenps2]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

The DB on the right (#43) has man coverage responsibilities on UF #22. Last year, he would have warped over to make the play (usually a pick). This year he can't make a play on the ball because he can't see it. That's what you want...right guys? I don't see anything wrong with this play in terms of defensive execution (maybe LBzrule can correct me?)...I guess the problem I'd remark on is the QB is always making the perfect read and you're seeing plays like this all game. He times the deep in perfectly and hits the guy right when he cuts. I guess I don't see this as shocking when you've got everyone in man.

I agree with Ian on this one, the defensive back in front of the play is covering another receiver and man to man coverage, the pass is thrown when he is running and looking at the guy he is defending. He don't have eyes in the back of his head.

Some of the other videos don't look right though, The pass to the flat where the d-back runs away from the play is weird.

[maddenps2]

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

That's a great point about the QB always making the perfect read. And this is only further exacerbated by the fact that the pass rush is mostly ineffective so it is like the QB is playing in a pass skeleton drill.

The QB stayed in the pocket and threw the ball before he got hit. Players do that all the time.

[dave374]

After 6 games offline, the CPU is averaging 20/25 pass/att ratio per game.
This is on Heisman and AA difficulty levels.