NCAA 13 Gameplay Updates (More info/impressions on pg 5)

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In years past, we only had one ball speed, which meant only one type of trajectory for every type of pass. So, for example, if you threw a lob pass on a streak to an outside wide receiver versus a lob on a swing pass to a running back, you would get the same type of trajectory, or what we called a “moon ball.” In NCAA Football 13, we have broken down the trajectories and ball speeds into more than 20 different zones. So now that swing pass to the running back can be completed in stride with enough time to turn upfield. We’ve also slowed down how fast bullet passes fly for shorter, medium and deep distance passes. When the receiver is only 10 yards away, you wouldn’t expect a bullet pass to be as hard as the QB can throw it because that would make for a very difficult catch. Therefore, the bullet pass in this case will be much slower than if you were trying to fire in a deep dig route in between zone defenders down the field.

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The change to pass trajectories also allowed us to make it easier to get the three types of passes: lobs, medium/touch, and bullet passes. To get a lob pass, simply tap the receiver icon. To get a bullet pass, hold the receiver icon all the way through the QB’s pass animation. Finally, to get a medium/touch pass (and this may take a little practice to master) press the receiver icon and then release before the QB gets to the end of his animation. The medium/touch passes will be especially useful when trying to toss a ball just over linebackers’ heads and in front of the safeties.

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Watch out though, because with these new throw on the run animations there is definitely some risk to trying to throw certain types of passes. For example, if you are scrambling out to the left with a right handed QB and attempt to pass all the way back across the field to the right, it’s going to be very difficult to complete.

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Well, have no fear my friends because we have also added a brand new catching system. This new setup allows us to eliminate holes so you won’t see balls flying over receiver’s heads without a catch attempt.

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