2004 NCAA football...anyone getting?

[bishop2knight]

I love the NCAA football games (and the Madden, too, of course). Is anyone getting this? Anyone know if it's supposed to be that much better than last years?

[Josh H]

I'll probably just stick with 2003, and maybe pick up Madden 2004.

[chrisih8u]

I'll be picking it up

[Jeremy517]

I didn't pick up 2003, so I'll pick it up....but not for $50. If I have to, I'll wait a while.

[bishop2knight]

I was thinking of just picking up Madden, but I have some credit at the local store. Why not, right?

[Face/Off]

It's hands down the best football game out there. Of course I'll be getting it... and the full rosters too.

[TaTTooD]

i have it preordered and paid in full at gamestop...same with madden...just waiting for the 15th :D

[dgmayor]

I'll be all over it. I play the NCAA series more often than Madden by far. IMO it's always the better of the two.

[wildcatlh]

I'll be getting it, definitely. But due to a rather large exam the 29th-31st of this month, I'm not touching it until August 1. The horror!

[DAC]

Already have it pre-ordered! Can't wait, only 1 more week!!!!

[Ghym]

I'm picking it up. It's my favorite football game. I don't know if I'm going to bother picking up Madden this year or not though. I hardly play it compared to NCAA.

[Tigger]

Already Pre-ordered from EAGames.com with their $15 off coupon they sent me. :) .. I am still playing my Dynasty in 2003. Orangemen are 71-0 :)

[Finch03]

I played 2003 for 6 straight months. Will probably be doing the same with this one.

[Pbear]

anyone know which systems version is supposed to be better?

[evenflow]

Originally posted by Pbear
anyone know which systems version is supposed to be better?

PS2.

Online. Enough said.

[fleegs]

I preordered it for PS2. Just picked up the Network Adapter the other day, so I'm set for the 15th.

[Kellehair]

I can't wait for this one.

BTW... CC is offering a free $10 gift card with this game next week. Sweet deal.

[cwwallace]

I wonder if they are going to add any more Div. 1-AA teams. I love the game but the usual African American Colleges and the Ivy League Schools don't add much variety. Are there any other new advancements?

[Kellehair]

I believe there are 20 more D1-AA teams. IGN had a good preview detailing all the improvements, of which there are many.

[Static Cling]

Originally posted by Kellehair
I can't wait for this one.

BTW... CC is offering a free $10 gift card with this game next week. Sweet deal. That's great news... thanks!

[PalmerJoss]

NCAA I will definitely be picking up. Over the last few years the NCAA games have become the football game I play the most, even more than Madden or the NFL2K series. I love the depth, the gameplay, plus Online play this year!

[Gromit]

I pre-ordered it. Since this version has online play, I may pass on Madden this year.

I'll be on vacation next week, but I think I can handle waiting a few days.

[bishop2knight]

So, the consensus is that the 2003 version isn't worth getting?

:D

[Static Cling]

Not while the 2004 version is coming out... although if you both

1) had to play college football and
2) had to save $30

then I'd suggest the 2003 version.

[Daryl]

NCAA is the only game I've ever played consistently 9 or more months after it comes out. i enjoy it more than Madden simply because so many teams run such varied offenses. Playing as Florida is just an entirely different experience than playing as Nebraska, for example. You don't get that kind of variance between the teams in Madden.

[madcougar]

I got 2003 when I bought my Gamecube. I'll be picking up the PS2 version to play online. This is seriously a better game than Madden (even though the new owner mode sounds cool).

[mrglass]

Even though I like Madden better and I don't really enjoy watching the college game, I end up with NCAA Football every July because I really like the dynasty mode.

I think this year I might attempt to input names for the starters for all the major schools.

[Gromit]

If you have a sharkport (or whatever it's called now), you can download a roster file with all the names.

That's a lot of typing with the controller so I think it's worth the price of the required hardware.

[mrglass]

Originally posted by Gromit
If you have a sharkport (or whatever it's called now), you can download a roster file with all the names.

That's a lot of typing with the controller so I think it's worth the price of the required hardware.

I thought this years version supported USB keyboards? If not, then I'll invest in a sharkport because there is no way that I'm typing in all of that info using a controller.

[Tandem]

2003 is a great game. I see no reason to spend any additional money on 2004. I can play 2003 for a few more years.

[fujishig]

Well, the new version will have online play. I think the engine is also based on Madden 2003, while the previous version was based on Madden 2002. And though I haven't bought a Madden game in a while, I think 2003 was a significant upgrade...

Anyway, I'm satisfied with the cheap NCAA 2003 I got for my Gamecube. Even though the new one will have USC on the cover (at least, the promo I saw had Carson Palmer), and that 10 dollar gift card is tempting.

[Carl Spackler]

Originally posted by Tandem
2003 is a great game. I see no reason to spend any additional money on 2004. I can play 2003 for a few more years.

Have fun playing with yourself.

How can you be serious?

[Josh H]

Originally posted by Carl Spackler
Have fun playing with yourself.

How can you be serious?

I hate online gaming. I play NCAA for the Dynasty mode. If I want to play with someone else, I invite them over.

[Jonny2k1]

I'll probably pick it up sometime, I have 2003 and it's an awesome game. I love using my college team (K-State) because Terrence Newman is the fastest on the game.

[AXP 103]

I know nothing about Sharkport, is it available for X-Box and PS2? Is it dummy-proof, or do you have to be a bit of tech guy to use it?

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by mrglass
Even though I like Madden better and I don't really enjoy watching the college game, I end up with NCAA Football every July because I really like the dynasty mode.

I think this year I might attempt to input names for the starters for all the major schools.

If you own a PS2, there's a guy who inputs names for every team at ps2rosters.com and you can mail your memory card to him for a few bucks.

[dancinns]

I'm tempted but I don't want to pay full price for a sports game that'll be $20 in 6 months.

[Gromit]

Originally posted by mrglass
I thought this years version supported USB keyboards? If not, then I'll invest in a sharkport because there is no way that I'm typing in all of that info using a controller.

I didn't think about that. I wouldn't be surprised if this version did support the keyboard.

I still think the Sharkport is worth it though. If blacklover over on the maddenmania boards is putting together another roster file this year, it should be worth it. He gets details correct down to height, weight and equipment (helmet type, face paint, etc).

AFAIK, the Sharkport is only available for the PS2. But Madcatz bought it a while back and changed the name so there might be an XBox version too.

[Cusm]

Originally posted by AXP 103
I know nothing about Sharkport, is it available for X-Box and PS2? Is it dummy-proof, or do you have to be a bit of tech guy to use it?

There is the Action Replay for the XBox. It comes with a memory card. You hook it up to your USB port and download whatever content you like. It is about $40 and you can get it at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and pretty much any where else accessories are sold.
It is cooler than the shark port as the XBox does not have to be in the same room.

BTW there is a guy at Maddenmania.com that will send you the upgraded roster or you can send him your memory card and he will get you the roster upgrades. His name is Fairdale Kings.

[madcougar]

Originally posted by dancinns
I'm tempted but I don't want to pay full price for a sports game that'll be $20 in 6 months.

Maybe the Gamecube version, but I don't expect the PS2 version to drop below $30 for awhile since it's going to be an online game.

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by dancinns
I'm tempted but I don't want to pay full price for a sports game that'll be $20 in 6 months.

What's $30 versus six months? Maybe it's just me, but I like playing the game DURING the actual season.

[dancinns]

Originally posted by Face/Off
What's $30 versus six months? Maybe it's just me, but I like playing the game DURING the actual season. I'm cheap that's all. :) I was unemployed for about 18 months so I've gotten very used to budget gaming.

[dancinns]

Anyone know what the best deal on NCAA Football 2004 is?

[lwhy?]

I just want to jump in and let everyone know that deepdiscountdvd has NCAA 2004 for $45.99

[Kellehair]

Best deal is $50 plus a free $10 gift card at CC.

[TruGator]

I preordered mine in May. This is by far the best sports game for ps2.

[PJsig08]

I might buy it since my classmate from high school is on the cover...always kind of cool.

He's much richer these days :D

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by dancinns
Anyone know what the best deal on NCAA Football 2004 is?

This week there's a $10 GC at Circuit City. Next week, they're giving away some third party controller with NCAA 2004, but that might just be for PS2.

Target is only giving out a $5 GC this week, but the ad says "low price." I doubt it'll be anything less than $49.99 though.

[dancinns]

Originally posted by Face/Off
This week there's a $10 GC at Circuit City. Next week, they're giving away some third party controller with NCAA 2004, but that might just be for PS2.

Target is only giving out a $5 GC this week, but the ad says "low price." I doubt it'll be anything less than $49.99 though. It's too bad the closest CC or Target is currently 200+ miles away :(

[MrKen]

I noticed this game got Game of month in OPM, 5 stars. It also got a gold star or whatever from EGM. I think it may have been the highest or second highest rated game in this months EGM.

EB is getting it sometime Monday afternoon near me, since I'll be there after work I'll check it out if they have it in the demo system.

[Kellehair]

EB is getting it sometime Monday afternoon near me
Are you serious? All the Sunday ads say Thursday or Friday.

I need this game ASAP. Who's gonna have it first?

[Shimmer35]

NCAA 2004 now has no "official" release date, as of a few days ago it was the 17th, then the 16th, now the 15th. Stores can sell it as soon as they get their shipments.

So where or which way is the best place to get rosters for xbox?

[madcougar]

Called Best Buy, Gamestop and EB Games in Houston and all said they would have it by tomorrow as it shipped today (July 14).

[Kellehair]

EB has it in right now -- but only the PS2 version! I was so tempted just to buy it but the thought of endless load times finally brought me to my senses. Apperently they'll have the other versions in tomorrow sometime before noon. I reserved the Xbox version but that in itself causes problems too. I think I might want the Gamecube version instead and I'd still like to take advantage of that CC deal. I need to see some comparisons of the versions of the game and I need CC to give me an exact time they'll have it. I swear this game is gonna be the death of me (or maybe just my social life).

[TaTTooD]

i got my copy tonight from gamestop...its very good :D

[GatorDeb]

Well this seems as good a thread as any... I'm playing 2003 and is it me or do you need to know about football to play this? I mean how do you know which playbook move to use? I just hit what looks cool, mostly the most arrows the better :D

[dancinns]

Originally posted by GatorDeb
Well this seems as good a thread as any... I'm playing 2003 and is it me or do you need to know about football to play this? I mean how do you know which playbook move to use? I just hit what looks cool, mostly the most arrows the better :D -ohbfrank- It always helps to know a little about football if you're going to play a football game. It's all about strategery...it's like being a button masher in a fighting game vs. knowing the actual movesets in a fighting game...sure you could get lucky and beat the opponent button mashing but you'll do much better if you know what you're doing. :)

[AXP 103]

Thanks to everyone who answered my questions!

I'll be picking this up after work today (I skipped on 2003 because I was still into 2002). Looking forward to the psuedo-Madden preview.

[Ghym]

FedEx just delivered my copy, but I wasn't home. I'll just have to pick it up after work. Can't wait.

[Finch03]

Got it at Gamestop this afternoon, this game rules. All the additional stuff they put in, makes this worth the $50

[Static Cling]

I also saw the game in Gamestop today.

[Obey The D]

FYI- I picked this up today and the X-Box version's sound has some bugs when using a surround sound setup. While playing a game, the in-game music will often skip and then emit a loud buzz for several seconds. It can get very annoying after a while.

[Quake1028]

Xbox version was mine around 10:15 this morning. I am noticing some bugs also, when you try to change your equipement on pre-made players, you cannot do so until you change the Long Sleeves option. Weird.

[mrglass]

Got my copy from Best Buy yesterday and immediately jumped online. I used the "Play Now" feature which matched me up with someone using West Virginia. He was optioning all over the place, but my defense was pretty solid. The score was 0-0 going into halftime, but my opponent decided to quit on me. Didn't bother me too much. I chose to finish the game against the computer and ended up winning 15-0. Go Terps!

It seems as if EA has taken notice of Xbox Live and added some features to make playing online more enjoyable (i.e. Play Now = Quickmatch, Messenger = Friends List, and the support of voice chat) which gets a big :thumbsup: from me.

If you see me online, I'm always up for a challenge.

[twikoff]

Ill be getting ncaa & madden 2004 for my xbox
been playing madden 2003.. but i gotta have the new lineups ;)

[gr8fuldave]

I played two online games before I played a me vs comp game. Lost em both. If anyone wants to play after 9pm eastern tonight, look for me, gr8fuldave. I stink, it will be an easy win for you

[Ghym]

Originally posted by Obey The D
FYI- I picked this up today and the X-Box version's sound has some bugs when using a surround sound setup. While playing a game, the in-game music will often skip and then emit a loud buzz for several seconds. It can get very annoying after a while.

I noticed the sound problem on my copy too(XBOX). Other than that the game is great. I like the "Pitch" option they added to recruiting and the fact it keeps track of school records now. I'm a stat junkie. More stats the better. :) Now I'm just waiting for rosters to become available and I'll start my Dynasty.

[Barney1234]

Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
I hate online gaming. I play NCAA for the Dynasty mode. If I want to play with someone else, I invite them over.

Not flaming, just curious.
How do you HATE online gaming?

[trigun]

I can't stand online sports games since people always quit in the middle of a game, especially if they're losing.

[wildcatlh]

Originally posted by trigun
I can't stand online sports games since people always quit in the middle of a game, especially if they're losing.

That's exactly why I stopped playing the 2003 sports games online. I got sick of that. Its also why I'm probably not going to take NCAA online once I get it...

[TaTTooD]

Originally posted by trigun
I can't stand online sports games since people always quit in the middle of a game, especially if they're losing.



play people you know or people from here. i quit playing randoms after the first week madden came out and ive never had a problem finding a game through people i know from message boards and other friends i know

[Static Cling]

The X-Box sound bug is troubling, especially since that was tied with improved graphics with reasons I was considering buying that version over the PS2 version. I'm already comfortable with the PS2 control scheme, so it looks like I'll just be sticking with it, unless the sound bug is really minor.

[trigun]

Originally posted by Static Cling
The X-Box sound bug is troubling, especially since that was tied with improved graphics with reasons I was considering buying that version over the PS2 version. I'm already comfortable with the PS2 control scheme, so it looks like I'll just be sticking with it, unless the sound bug is really minor.

I've played the Xbox version for a couple hours (darn work) and did not hear any sound glitches. I'm using the optical out on the Xbox in a 6.1 setup.

The graphics are very nice, very crisp. It would be nice if developers would create higher resolution textures for platforms that support it instead of reusing textures designed for memory challenged platforms.

[Static Cling]

Hmm. Well, for those people that are having sound problems, could you post your set-up?

[Ghym]

Originally posted by Static Cling
Hmm. Well, for those people that are having sound problems, could you post your set-up?

Mine is going out through the XBOX HD adapter using an optical cable running to a Onkyo 6.1 DD reciever. The sound options in my game are set to Stereo. My sound will sometimes work fine at first, then the stuttering occurs later. It only seems to happen to me after a play when the band will start playing.

[dasmooth1]

I'm really debating whether to get this. i am a sports nut, but college has never done it for me. Madden is always on my short list of great games to play online. Also, the ability to talk while playing is very intresting...so should I buy it? or wait for madden? Would a football nut like it if i'm not into college AT ALL??

Thanks in advance for any input....

[Static Cling]

If you're totally rah-rah about pro football, but don't care at all about college football, then I would stick to Madden. Madden's going to have voice-chat too, right? (I honestly don't know, but I'd assume.)

[Chopper]

Originally posted by dasmooth1
I'm really debating whether to get this. i am a sports nut, but college has never done it for me. Madden is always on my short list of great games to play online. Also, the ability to talk while playing is very intresting...so should I buy it? or wait for madden? Would a football nut like it if i'm not into college AT ALL??

Thanks in advance for any input....

Well, if you have both games, you can take the players who are leaving college from NCAA & import them for the draft in Madden, which is always fun.

[Carl Spackler]

I personally think this is the best football game ever made.
And if you have the ability to download the rosters, they even work online, then it makes this game just so incredibly fun as hell I just can't explain it.
If you're not a college football fan, if you have the roster name in game, you will instantly fall in love w/college football.
The atmosphere and gameplay are so much fun.
And things like the trick plays and being able to run the option are excellent and I could go on forever how great this plays online...

Just buy it and you won't regret it.

[WhiteRob]

I'm just happy that they've finally got Arkansas's fight song back to normal. :)

[Ghym]

Originally posted by dasmooth1
Would a football nut like it if i'm not into college AT ALL??

I don't watch college sports at all either and I think NCAA is the best football game ever. I bought Madden and NCAA last year and ended up playing 12 or 13 seasons of NCAA and only about 3 full games on Madden. I just really like the atmosphere and everything in NCAA. I never watch college football on TV or care who wins the National Championship, but I love NCAA.

[dasmooth1]

thanks guys..

i said funk it and bought it..used the $5 gift card at best buy, and got it for 45 bucks.

This game is awesome, i love the smoothness of how it plays, i love the new way to sprint, the defense makes plays now..and not to mention the MIC!! To be able to talk to someone while you play just takes this to a whole other level...

Only problem so far is that there is no way of telling who has a MIC and who does not in the lobby rooms, makes it hard to find someone to play with..(maybe if you have a mic, u can post your name here and we can add them to the EA buddy list, mics only)

otherwise, i don't care that i know nothing about college football, if anything, this game might get me into it now..

go buy it!!

My NCAA name is Tico (& I have MIC)

[Kellehair]

Anyone want to start a review/discussion thread? There's plenty to talk about. :)

[crow121]

it's annoying when i stary to play games then the other person quits on me or loses connection.

[random123]

i've never watched, or played an NCAA football game before, but I picked this one up on a friends recommendation. it's so much fun, we played it for hours even though my friends sucked. i've only played once online but it was intense and went down to the wire, i won with the illini over georgia tech 21-17

[eatntae]

i was at wal-mart a few days ago, and saw this game for gamecube for only $29.99. And yes, i'm sure it was the 2004 version, because i was surprised at the low price for such a new game. i'm not sure how much it was for ps2 and xbox though. and since its wal-mart, ymmv.

[Applejack]

Is there anyplace doing a roster download for the X-box?

If so, is there any way to transfer the file directly from a computer to the x-box without the gameshark thing?

[Josh H]

Is the AI any less cheap than in 2003? Especially with regards to the near every close game miraculous last second touchdowns by the CPU?

I just had a run in with that (for probably the 50th time in the past year), that led to my only Dual Shock no longer functioning and the game disc in 4 pieces. :D

Unless they fixed that crap, I'm not buying this years.

[wildcatlh]

Ah yes. The old "I'm not losing, the computer's cheating" defence. :)

I was just happy when they fixed the bug where the defensive line would intercept every other pass thrown. I really never had a problem with miraculous last second comebacks by the computer in 2003, so it wouldn't be anything I've worried about for the 2004 version....

[Josh H]

You know what I mean. The computer completes long bombs to triple covered receivers all the time at the end of close games. You throw to someone triple covered like that and it's intercepted every time.

Conversely, when you have the ball late, and want to kill the clock, your receivers get butter fingers so the computer gets the ball back to do the above.

[fleegs]

Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Conversely, when you have the ball late, and want to kill the clock, your receivers get butter fingers so the computer gets the ball back to do the above.
That's what the running plays are for. ;)

I'm really enjoying the game. Wish I had more time to play.

[Static Cling]

Originally posted by fleegs
That's what the running plays are for. ;) And that's when your star HB fumbles the ball for the first time in the game. And second. Of course, this could be EA accurately depicting how nervous a college player would be in such a clutch situation, blah blah blah... right. :)

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by Applejack
Is there anyplace doing a roster download for the X-box?

If so, is there any way to transfer the file directly from a computer to the x-box without the gameshark thing?


www.xboxrosters.com is the XBox version of www.ps2rosters.com, but there's nothing there yet.

[TruGator]

Originally posted by Static Cling
And that's when your star HB fumbles the ball for the first time in the game. And second. Of course, this could be EA accurately depicting how nervous a college player would be in such a clutch situation, blah blah blah... right. :)

This has happened to me. I was up 35-7 in the second quarter and I just got the ball back. 1st play: HB runs for 10 yards then fumbles. CPU ball and they score on a 50 yard bomb. Score is now 35-14. I get the ball back and complete a 10 yard pass. MY WR tries to break it outside when he fumbles and the CPU recovers. They throw a long TD pass and just like that it's 35-21. This was all in a span of 1 minute game time.

I still won 49-21 though. :)

[DAC]

Anyone have tips on passing? I will finish a game 3/25 if I try and pass on my own. If I just "coach" on passing plays (let the computer pass for me) I will end up a more respectable 20/25.

What's the secret?

[Static Cling]

How do you pass right now? One thing that I have yet to get the hang of is keeping watch over all three or four receivers during the play. Usually I pick one receiver before the play, and I wait until he's open, if he ever gets open... not the best way to do things. Also, try learning your players' routes, and time your throw right after the receiver makes his cut.

[trigun]

www.xbox-saves.com has a roster for the Xbox version. You'll need an Action Replay + memory card or a mod chip to use it.

[Josh H]

Originally posted by Static Cling
And that's when your star HB fumbles the ball for the first time in the game.

Exactly.

This cheap AI was the reason I switched from Madden to the NFL2K series for the pro-game. Maybe Sega will get their act together and put out a decent college game, or EA will wise up and get rid of the cheap AI.

[fujishig]

Well, I gave in and bought this game... I'll probably never see another game with a USC player on the cover. Plus, my new xport/sharkport sweetened the deal... it is amazing to just be able to download the rosters. I had to do the entire USC/UCLA roster by hand last year, and gave up after that.

I've never played Dynasty mode before, mainly because I bought NCAA 2003 for GC for cheap, and it takes a whole memory card. It is sweet. USC killed Auburn in my first game. It still does take a lot of memory, though, even on the PS2... even after moving most of my other saved games to my computer, the dynasty mode, rosters, EA challenge save, profiles, etc took up a huge chunk of my memory card. (that DVD player driver takes up another huge chunk... I wonder why it's so big?)

I'm finding it impossible to get player of the week, even for my own conference. I had my reciever come from nowhere to get Heisman consideration, and he still can't get player of the week for the Pac-10?

The little tutorials they include in there are great for people who don't understand the finer points of playing the game, especially the differences in the college and pro games. I'm not sure if they had it last year, but the explanation of the triple option is great for people used to playing Madden. I also had to laugh at their comment that a lot of players on defense switch to the nearest player and dive, allowing the opponent to dodge all of the defense. I used to do that...

The graphics also seem to be a lot better... or at least the players' uniforms seem a lot shinier. Also, play action has the camera follow the fake, so it's much more convincing.

Haven't tried online yet... I'm not ready to get my butt handed to me quite yet. I do have a headphone, so I'm up for signing up with any list we get over here. I missed the SOCOM one, and my skills were so far behind the curve on that game that I was embarrased to join games...

As for passing: you may already know these tips. But the control you have over where your pass is thrown and how hard it's thrown is crucial to getting completions. If you have a strong reciever that's always leading his man, don't drill it to him on a long pass play, but lob it up way before he gets to his spot (tap the button) so that he can outrun his guy and catch it in stride. Drill the ball when there's a quick curl, or when the reciever is coming in the middle of the field, with people chasing him but no one in front of him (between him and the QB). If you lob it up in that situation, the defense will get a hand on it. Try to identify the safe pass option in every set... the one you can dump it off to if the primary recievers (you should try to keep your eye on at least two recievers downfield) are covered. This is usually the running back or tight end. It's hard to keep an eye on all recievers, so choose a couple (maybe on the same side of the field to make it easier at first) to follow, then if they're covered move to your safety net.

[TaTTooD]

anyone know what song is being played in the madden 2004 trailer on the ncaa disc?

[kurupt]

Do you guys know if EA is going to have updated rosters available in their online section like they had for Madden last year? I know that EA can't release updated rosters with player names, but they can change the player ratings and/or depth charts. At this point, there is no "roster" section to be found, but I was hoping that this was only because they wanted to wait for the season to start to finalize things.

[fujishig]

Wow. That would be quite an undertaking. Maybe they would add or rerate prominent players, but there are so many more players in NCAA than in Madden, that I don't see them creating a whole different roster... especially because they haven't said anything about it yet. Here's hoping, though...

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by kurupt
Do you guys know if EA is going to have updated rosters available in their online section like they had for Madden last year? I know that EA can't release updated rosters with player names, but they can change the player ratings and/or depth charts. At this point, there is no "roster" section to be found, but I was hoping that this was only because they wanted to wait for the season to start to finalize things.

What console do you use? Because at ps2rosters.com, he keeps tweaking the rosters until after the season begins. At least he did last year.

[kurupt]

Yeah, ps2rosters is probably the way that I'll go. I've been needing to buy another memory card anyway so I'll just send them my old one.

[Gromit]

Have you guys read about the ps2rosters guy at maddenmania.com? It's a weird story.

A couple of years ago, he was stealing blacklover's rosters and posting them as his own. Actually *selling* them as his own. He also seems to have some sort of weird obsession with blacklover. Someone has been playing online as mmblacklover, but it ain't blacklover. It appears to be this Linder guy. It appears he wants to be blacklover. He's been banned from maddenmania and apparently has admitted in the past that he passed blacklover's rosters off as his own. I'm pretty sure his latest rosters are suspected of being blacklover's too (same spelling errors, never releases until after blacklover release, etc).

Anyway, it doesn't matter I suppose, I just hate to see someone making money off of someone else's work.

http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80806

[fujishig]

Not to bring the debate here...
but Linder said that he no longer uses Blacklovers rosters. He said that both of them make changes in the roster that only they know about, so they'll know if someone copies from them (IE: make a certain player left handed instead of right handed, etc.). I don't know. For the life of me, I don't see how these guys can input all the names, plus make subtle changes to players. Amazing. But is there a need for two of them?

For the record, I got Blacklovers one from maddenmania.com... and USC is spot on, at least.

[evenflow]

Linder is a crook. Don't support him. Go with Blacklover's rosters.

[TaTTooD]

Originally posted by fujishig
For the life of me, I don't see how these guys can input all the names, plus make subtle changes to players. Amazing. But is there a need for two of them?



cause blacklover has a whole team of people helping him with them...... geekrosters (http://www.geekrosters.com) is worth checking out. one guy does all the work and theyre very accurate. he does rosters for a lot of the sports games.

[Gromit]

Thanks for the info. I remember reading about it last year, but I wasn't sure what the latest was.

I need to check out the geekrosters file too. I've heard good things about it as well.

I just wish you change rosters in the middle of a dynasty.

Mad_Scientist at maddenmania says someone named 'ps2rosters' challenged him online. After he declined, a couple of minutes later 'mmblacklover' challenged him. I don't know, but it sounds like Linder doesn't have both oars in the water or something.

[Face/Off]

So who makes the best rosters for NCAA?

[Spy021]

Thanks for the great information on the rosters. Grabbed Blacklover and Geekrosters' lists for when I pick up the game (hopefully it will be on sale somewhere). Can someone point me to a place where I can find out how to get this information on my card?

[madcougar]

I think I read on EA's website that it was possible to get invited to play in another conference in Dynasty Mode. Has this happened for anyone yet?

[Static Cling]

I haven't heard about anyone getting invited into another conference, but I have heard "coaches" (the players) being offered jobs at other schools.

[TaTTooD]

Originally posted by madcougar
I think I read on EA's website that it was possible to get invited to play in another conference in Dynasty Mode. Has this happened for anyone yet?


some people on madden mania have posted they have received bids to other conferences as early as season 3

[dancinns]

Originally posted by madcougar
I think I read on EA's website that it was possible to get invited to play in another conference in Dynasty Mode. Has this happened for anyone yet? I simmed the end of my season with Oregon and after the season finished I got offered the coaching position at Ohio State.

[madcougar]

Originally posted by TaTTooD
some people on madden mania have posted they have received bids to other conferences as early as season 3

I'm into season 8 and I've won the last 4 national championships, but the University of Houston hasn't been invited to squat. I don't know if you have to succeed immediatly (I was 12 and 2 the first two seasons, 13 and 1 the third), or what. My goal was to get invited to a better conference to play better teams.

[reubs82]

I wasn't sure where to post this, and I didn't want to start a new thread, so I will try this here.

In my dynasty mode for NCAA 2004 on X-Box, my top QB is down w/ an injury. This happened early in the season, and I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to put a medical redshirt on someone while the season was on. Both of my QBs are about the same year (the problem w/ UGA's two-headed dragon w/ Shockley and Greene), and I'd like to keep one of them around if he hasn't played any.

So, in short, is this possible? If so, any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[dancinns]

That would be a good addition to the game if they don't already have it included.

[DAC]

Originally posted by reubs82
I wasn't sure where to post this, and I didn't want to start a new thread, so I will try this here.

In my dynasty mode for NCAA 2004 on X-Box, my top QB is down w/ an injury. This happened early in the season, and I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to put a medical redshirt on someone while the season was on. Both of my QBs are about the same year (the problem w/ UGA's two-headed dragon w/ Shockley and Greene), and I'd like to keep one of them around if he hasn't played any.

So, in short, is this possible? If so, any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

AFAIK you cannot. You can only redshirt a player prior to the start of the nxt season.

[Gromit]

I love this game. I recently bumped up the difficulty to All-American (yeah, I suck). It's more frustrating sometimes, but a lot more fun overall. The games are a lot closer.

In my UGA dynasty, I beat Tennessee 39-31 in triple overtime last night. I've never been so thrilled to win a football video game. I went from cursing and resisting the urge to throw the controller to walking around my empty living room pumping my fists in victory. Good thing my wife was asleep, she would've had more fun with this than when I wear my SOCOM headset.

The strange thing is that my 'greatness' score was only a bit over 500. I was expecting something through the roof. :)

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by kurupt
Yeah, ps2rosters is probably the way that I'll go. I've been needing to buy another memory card anyway so I'll just send them my old one.

Did you get the rosters from PS2rosters.com? If so, how does it look?

The site says the rosters were done on 7/22 with over 200 hours put into it, which might be fishy if it's just one guy doing it considering when the game came out.

[mikej]

I just picked up 2003 at Blockbuster for $7.50 from their 25% off sale. I love it, but I am holding off on the 2004 version, until next year at least.

[edytwinky]

True, I'll probably just pick up 2003 first.

[reubs82]

Okay, I'm gonna bring this thread back b/c I don't want to start a new one. My brother and I have been unlocking "Teams available for Play Now". He's unlocked the All-Time Georgia team, but when we go to play now it's not available on his profile or mine. Any idea what we may be doing wrong, or may we have a bad disc? Thanks for any info.

BTW, Gromit, I still play on Varsity (I'm really bad...), but I know what you mean...I bleed red and black so any win over UT is a good win, be it via video game, Sanford, or at Neyland!

[Gromit]

:) I'm now #2 in the country, ready to play Miami in the Sugar Bowl. I still have the Tech game left though. Alabama snuck up on me and beat me. That's right after I switched from 'varsity' to 'all american'. I still have to play Auburn again in the SEC Championship game. I beat 'em in the regular season, but it wasn't easy.

I'll say it again, I love this game!

[Face/Off]

Originally posted by reubs82
In my dynasty mode for NCAA 2004 on X-Box, my top QB is down w/ an injury. This happened early in the season, and I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to put a medical redshirt on someone while the season was on.

So, in short, is this possible? If so, any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

There is no medical redshirt in this game. The only redshirting is preseason or if your player doesn't record a single stat throughout the season (even if he's out there on plays).

[jonw9]

I play 5 min quaters with my dynasty and simulate the rest of the games. When the computer simulates, does it do it with 15 min. quarters?

Whay I was wondering is during the games I play, there are about 300 yards per team per game.

The other games have something like 300 yards in rushing alone. Or does this mean i suck at the game?

[Swell86]

has any1 had a problem exporting their draft classes in2 madden for xbox? i've tried with like 5 different classes & it always says damaged file. madden shows the file name as ???. this sucks cause my last class had my thundering herd QB who won 3 straight heismans.

[Static Cling]

I've only had a problem with my starting QB getting his wrist broken in the first game of the season and getting knocked out for the year. :(

[Finch03]

Originally posted by Swell86
has any1 had a problem exporting their draft classes in2 madden for xbox? i've tried with like 5 different classes & it always says damaged file. madden shows the file name as ???. this sucks cause my last class had my thundering herd QB who won 3 straight heismans.

Yeah I have had the same thing happen to me. Every damn time.

[Gromit]

Originally posted by Swell86
has any1 had a problem exporting their draft classes in2 madden for xbox? i've tried with like 5 different classes & it always says damaged file. madden shows the file name as ???. this sucks cause my last class had my thundering herd QB who won 3 straight heismans.

I thought that was a bug that EA has acknowledged. I don't have a link, but I think you can fill out a form online and EA will send you a new disc with the bug fixed.

[Swell86]

here's what ea told me 2 do:

Response (Box Brian R.) - 09/10/2003 11:14 AM
We are aware of an issue with importing draft classes from NCAA 2004 to Madden 2004 on the X-box. There is an error on the disk that makes this operation impossible, and to fix this we are making corrected versions of the game. To obtain a copy of the fixed disk, please do the following:

Send us your name, mailing address, and any additional contact information you wish to provide (phone number, fax, e-mail), along with pages 43 and 44 of your manual. Once we receive this information, we will send you a replacement disk, and you can then successfully import your draft class.

We suggest sending your information to us in the form of a certified letter, as we cannot issue a replacement without that page of your manual. While you are waiting for your replacement copy of Madden 2004 to reach you, you can still continue to keep and play your existing copy, only without the ability to import draft classes.

Here is the warranty department contact information:

Electronic Arts Customer Warranty
PO Box 9025
Redwood City, CA 94063-9025

warranty1@ea.com


We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to resolve this issue for you as quickly as possible.

[jonw9]

Originally posted by jon-w9
I play 5 min quaters with my dynasty and simulate the rest of the games. When the computer simulates, does it do it with 15 min. quarters?

Whay I was wondering is during the games I play, there are about 300 yards per team per game.

The other games have something like 300 yards in rushing alone. Or does this mean i suck at the game?

Anybody? I tried looking in the EA Sports forums, bot those are quite worthless.

[Finch03]

yes the computer simulates with 15 minute quarters.

[jrutz]

Originally posted by Swell86
here's what ea told me 2 do:

Response (Box Brian R.) - 09/10/2003 11:14 AM
We are aware of an issue with importing draft classes from NCAA 2004 to Madden 2004 on the X-box. There is an error on the disk that makes this operation impossible, and to fix this we are making corrected versions of the game. To obtain a copy of the fixed disk, please do the following:

Send us your name, mailing address, and any additional contact information you wish to provide (phone number, fax, e-mail), along with pages 43 and 44 of your manual. Once we receive this information, we will send you a replacement disk, and you can then successfully import your draft class.

We suggest sending your information to us in the form of a certified letter, as we cannot issue a replacement without that page of your manual. While you are waiting for your replacement copy of Madden 2004 to reach you, you can still continue to keep and play your existing copy, only without the ability to import draft classes.

Here is the warranty department contact information:

Electronic Arts Customer Warranty
PO Box 9025
Redwood City, CA 94063-9025

warranty1@ea.com


We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to resolve this issue for you as quickly as possible.

I thought it would read something like this:

"Dear Swell86:

We are aware of an issue with importing draft classes from NCAA 2004 to Madden 2004 on the X-box. This was an undocumented feature recommended by Sony Executives to further discourage consumers to buy the XBox versions of our EA Sports titles.

As a recommended solution, please buy a PS2 console and the PS2 versions of NCAA 2004 and Madden 2004.

Thank you,

EA Sony...er, um, Sports"

;)

Jeremy

[Tarantino]

is there a way to use names instead of numbers for the other teams as well without manually changing them all?

[Spy021]

Originally posted by Tarantino
is there a way to use names instead of numbers for the other teams as well without manually changing them all?

If you have the PS2 version, you can download the entire rosters from PS2Rosters.com. You will need a Gameport or Sharkport to do so.

[Tarantino]

I have the XBox version :(

[Gromit]

Check the forums at Maddenmania.com. I can't remember who's doing it, but someone has created a roster file for the Xbox. You can mail them a memory card, but I think there's a product out now that lets you transfer files from your PC to your Xbox (similar to the Sharkport). I haven't been keeping up with it though so I don't know the details.