NCAA Football 2008 Impressions

[seanjohn21276]

I think the reason they can't use their real names in any college game has to do with the amateur rule. Considering the NCAA is getting paid off of the games, if they put their real names in there, they would have to pay the athletes, which would violate their amateur status.

[Pilam69]

Originally Posted by seanjohn21276

I think the reason they can't use their real names in any college game has to do with the amateur rule. Considering the NCAA is getting paid off of the games, if they put their real names in there, they would have to pay the athletes, which would violate their amateur status.

But they are doing the same thing we are. You think they don't want to play as themselves? One more advantage for the PS3.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by Pilam69

But they are doing the same thing we are. You think they don't want to play as themselves? One more advantage for the PS3.

Now you've completely lost me.

What advantage does the PS3 have on this roster issue whatsoever?

The NCAA doesn't allow it AT ALL. If you go to sites like MaddenWars or MaddenMania, you have these junkies that actually make the rosters for everyone by hand and hopefully get paid for their troubles.

They do it for EVERY system.

[Monkey]

Pilam69, no need to be an arse. Some games have favored better on the PS2 due to poor optimization, etc. It may be possible that the PS2 version could be better in some aspects, more refined framerate, etc.. Clearly EA hasn't had as much experience with the PS3 hardware as the PS2 hardware.

[mikem471]

Pilam69, how about you practice what you preach when it comes to calming down and chilling? Thanks.

[Pilam69]

Originally Posted by JTK

Now you've completely lost me.

What advantage does the PS3 have on this roster issue whatsoever?

The NCAA doesn't allow it AT ALL. If you go to sites like MaddenWars or MaddenMania, you have these junkies that actually make the rosters for everyone by hand and hopefully get paid for their troubles.

They do it for EVERY system.

Didn't mean to lose you. The advantage was that the PS3 does it so easily. I know they do it for every system, I wasn't too clear there. Maybe it's that easy for the 360, I wouldn't know. it's not that easy for the PS2, I know that.

By the way, Maddenmania does it for free and they clearly state that they will not charge for the rosters, which is why I recommended that site.

This is me.................chilling.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by Pilam69

But they are doing the same thing we are. You think they don't want to play as themselves? One more advantage for the PS3.

Originally Posted by Pilam69

Didn't mean to lose you. The advantage was that the PS3 does it so easily. I know they do it for every system, I wasn't too clear there. Maybe it's that easy for the 360, I wouldn't know. it's not that easy for the PS2, I know that.

By the way, Maddenmania does it for free and they clearly state that they will not charge for the rosters, which is why I recommended that site.

This is me.................chilling.

Thanks for clarifying that.

At that rate, that's about the only real advantage the PS3 version of this game has, thanks to EA taking the lazy route.

Beyond that: Yes, Maddenmania is free but I think it's the right thing to do to throw those guys a couple of bucks for their efforts so I'm going to try to do it. I don't feel right about leeching off of effort like that.

[Pilam69]

Originally Posted by JTK

Beyond that: Yes, Maddenmania is free but I think it's the right thing to do to throw those guys a couple of bucks for their efforts so I'm going to try to do it. I don't feel right about leeching off of effort like that.

You are a true gentleman for that. I try to support them with link hits too.

Enjoy your gaming.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by Pilam69

You are a true gentleman for that. I try to support them with link hits too.

Enjoy your gaming.

You, too.

Remember what I said earlier in the thread: I still give this game an 8/10 or so. It's not like I hate the thing. I just wish EA had taken a little more time and care with it. Even the 360 folks have some complaints so..y'know. You can't win 'em all I guess.