Rowand44 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Well guys, I just finished my first game. Lost 10-0 to Michigan. Man - it's f***ing loud as hell. The controller shakes like crazy too. This one time I tried to call an audible, and I guess my players didn't know what to do, so when the ball was snapped, my QB just tucked the ball and started to run. It's awesome. The cornerback play is much improved (I had two user picks!). It's an awesome game - I can't start my dynasty till I download the rosters later in the week though, so that sucks. But if you have any questions, let me know. (Oh, and there's a create-a-sign feature. I'm gonna create multiple signs! ) Back so quick?? I thought you were disappearing for weeks. Well, sounds like fun, when you say download the rosters, does that mean you can get their names in the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 you mean after you got sick of me schooling you in NCAA football right? You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? Gonna be some epic games this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Back so quick?? I thought you were disappearing for weeks. Well, sounds like fun, when you say download the rosters, does that mean you can get their names in the game? Yeah - I have this Sharkport thing that you plug into the USB and get the rosters. It's pretty sweet - If we meet up at the Sox game, I can bring an extra memory card with the rosters on 'em, and you can just take my memory card and send it back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Yeah - I have this Sharkport thing that you plug into the USB and get the rosters. It's pretty sweet - If we meet up at the Sox game, I can bring an extra memory card with the rosters on 'em, and you can just take my memory card and send it back to me. That's fricken awesome. That would be awesome, when's the next game your going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Yeah - I have this Sharkport thing that you plug into the USB and get the rosters. It's pretty sweet - If we meet up at the Sox game, I can bring an extra memory card with the rosters on 'em, and you can just take my memory card and send it back to me. Count me in for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Well i'm off to EB now to get the game. If i never talk to any of you ever again, have a nice life. Nah, i'll probly write my first take on this game sometime late tonight. Until then, happy gaming everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Krush - if you're up for a game in NCAA 2005, give the cellular phone a ring. I believe I gave it to you in a PM. If not, it's in your mailbox again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I'm going to get mine in about an hour, can't wait CWSGuy and Krush we SOOO need to get together for a sox game sometime this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Oh hell yes! Just reserved it and Madden 2005 (collectible editon ) Should be picking up NCAA in about 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 I just got it but haven't gotten a chance to play yet...I am pumped though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Through a couple of games, here are my observations: -Defense is so much fun to play. Using the Big-Hit control, I've had at least four big hits so far, and a bunch of them on wide receivers to make them drop the pass. One even caused a fumble. -I played at Ohio State, and let me tell you - it is seriously loud as hell. From the moment they run out of the tunnel, especially on defense. We're getting surround sound installed very soon, so it's going to be awesome. -On offense, it's pretty hard to throw the football. Well - it's not hard, it's just, IMHO, it's easier to run. Draw plays as well as the option are very effective. -I really like the system of 'hot-and-cold' players that they have installed this year. If a player of yours gets rattled easily, and you're playing at a place like Michigan or Ohio State, avoid throwing it to them as much as possible. -I haven't started a dynasty yet, but that is probably where the game gets very good. They've talked about suspensions, transfers, recruiting, etc, and all are new/improved this year. That's about it - again - I've only played three games. For those who've already played, is it just me, or is hard to control your celebrations? I tried doing a player 'light' celebration, but the mascot would show up. Same thing when I score TDs too. Well - let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I just picked mine up + preordered madden. Haven't gotten a chance to play it yet, I'll give my first impressions tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I'm going to get mine in about an hour, can't wait CWSGuy and Krush we SOOO need to get together for a sox game sometime this summer. SnB, great idea. I've already met Krush, but all three of us need to get together for a game. I'll have my license in a week or two, so I'll be able to drive up to the Cell and tailgate a bit too. I got that cornhole (the bags game where you throw it through a wooden hole) game too, and I'm ready to dominate you both in that too, just like I will in NCAA 2005... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 do you guys know if you can use a usb keyboard to enter in names? mine just shipped so ill get it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I just picked mine up + preordered madden. Haven't gotten a chance to play it yet, I'll give my first impressions tonight. Did you preorder the collectable edition of Madden? It sounds freakin sweet. Also, I can't wait to get this damn game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Did you preorder the collectable edition of Madden? It sounds freakin sweet. Also, I can't wait to get this damn game! Yeah - I didn't pre-order that one, but doesn't it have like all of the old Madden games on their too? That's awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Yeah - I didn't pre-order that one, but doesn't it have like all of the old Madden games on their too? That's awesome... Yeah it's got like 3 or 4 of the old Madden games, a Madden trivia game, some historical teams, and some more stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Did you preorder the collectable edition of Madden? It sounds freakin sweet. Also, I can't wait to get this damn game! yeah, i preordered the collection edition. Off to play NCAA, later boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 who knows if EB still has the deal for trading in games to get madden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 OK - here are my disputes with the game so far: -First, sometimes, when you decide to carry the ball with your QB (like in times when you're under pressure), you hit L2 (the tuck button), your QB takes a couple steps toward the direction of the linemen. Not good. -Second, when you try and run the hurry up offense, it only lets you call the fake spike play/spike play - as opposed to calling your regular play. And it doesn't let you change your play until your whole team is fully assembled at the Line of scrimmage. This take a TON of time off the clock. I'm playing my first game on All-American, Northwestern vs Notre Dame, and I'm losing 10-0 at halftime. I can't do a damn thing on offense. I might have to change playbooks, because this playbook sucks right now. I'll let you know how it ends. One more thing - for those who've played a game or two, is it just me, or are you guys fumbling a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 First impressions. I played 2 halves of 2 different games, 2 different diff. levels. First game: Ohio State at Michigan (Me) Varsity Diff. Was leading 21-0 at the half. That stadium gets LOUD. Anytime Ohio St. had a 3rd down, the crowd went nuts. Second game: Illinois (me) at Florida St. All-American Was losing 14-0 at half. Big difficulty change between the two. It's so much hard to be visitor....Try kicking a FG, so hard. -TONS of new tackling animations. So much more realistic. -Players run differently, you'll notice it right away....in a good way. -The whole home field advantage is as big as you would expect. If anyone has any questions, ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Is Mauricce Clarret in the game. I can't spell so sue me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 BTW, I got it at Game Stop at like 1 PM with no pre-order, which was pretty surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 If anyone has any questions, ask away. Have you tried to create a player yet? If so, is it better, the same, or worse than last year's "create a player"? I loved how you could create players last year, so I hope that it's at least just as good; if it worse, that will suck. Does you know how much a dial-up internet connection will affect playing the game online? I mean, will it take a really long time to connect(if so, how long?) and/or will the gameplay be slow, too. Because if that's the case, I won't be able to play online unless my parents agree to get high speed internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Have you tried to create a player yet? If so, is it better, the same, or worse than last year's "create a player"? I loved how you could create players last year, so I hope that it's at least just as good; if it worse, that will suck. Does you know how much a dial-up internet connection will affect playing the game online? I mean, will it take a really long time to connect(if so, how long?) and/or will the gameplay be slow, too. Because if that's the case, I won't be able to play online unless my parents agree to get high speed internet create-a-player seems decent to me, can't really answer your question because i don't think I ever used it last year. And w/ a dial-up, your gameplay probably will be pretty choppy/laggy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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