Pre Parch (OOTB) Eye Brow Raise Observations (2025)

LocDawg5050

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Join Date: Jul 2012

I see some guys on this forum make mention of how different gameplay is pre (all those patches) and how much better the game played. This has sparked my interest and has me wanting to go out and get the physical copy to reinstall everything. Starting clean slate. I'm not an online or dynasty guy, so I don't need to worry about those features that come with updates.

I know the breaking shoe string tackle was a bit much, but what other gameplay mechanics shined brighter than this final product?

Thanks for your feedback.

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TarHeelPhenom

OVR: 10

Join Date: Jul 2002

Location: NC

Quote: Originally Posted by LocDawg5050

I see some guys on this forum make mention of how different gameplay is pre (all those patches) and how much better the game played. This has sparked my interest and has me wanting to go out and get the physical copy to reinstall everything. Starting clean slate. I'm not an online or dynasty guy, so I don't need to worry about those features that come with updates. I know the breaking shoe string tackle was a bit much, but what other gameplay mechanics shined brighter than this final product? Thanks for your feedback. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

Biggest differences for me:

1) Elite teams overwhelm Average/Below Average teams. There is a "Talent" gap between the two and you can feel it.

2) QB Play. Star QB's are prolific. Rarely do you see the drop back 10 yard madness. QB's attempt to make plays whether its scrambling to throw or scrambling to run.

3) CPU running game is a problem. This falls in line sort of with #1. Talent shines in the "pre" versions. This can be seen in the running game.

4) Passing trajectories were messed with in later patches of the game. But, the trajectories were more on point in pre versions.

5) To add to #1 and #3, there is a wider ratings gap between players which results in the players playing different.

6) The Adaptive AI.

This has been my experience with it. I'm currently playing on 1.0.0.9. I would highly recommend it to just give it a whirl and see if you like it.

timmg

OVR: 5

Join Date: Jun 2003

Location: Lawton, OK

Quote: Originally Posted by LocDawg5050

I see some guys on this forum make mention of how different gameplay is pre (all those patches) and how much better the game played. This has sparked my interest and has me wanting to go out and get the physical copy to reinstall everything. Starting clean slate. I'm not an online or dynasty guy, so I don't need to worry about those features that come with updates. I know the breaking shoe string tackle was a bit much, but what other gameplay mechanics shined brighter than this final product? Thanks for your feedback. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

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BallinVol

OVR: 7

Join Date: May 2003

Quote: Originally Posted by TarHeelPhenom

Biggest differences for me: 1) Elite teams overwhelm Average/Below Average teams. There is a "Talent" gap between the two and you can feel it. 2) QB Play. Star QB's are prolific. Rarely do you see the drop back 10 yard madness. QB's attempt to make plays whether its scrambling to throw or scrambling to run. 3) CPU running game is a problem. This falls in line sort of with #1. Talent shines in the "pre" versions. This can be seen in the running game. 4) Passing trajectories were messed with in later patches of the game. But, the trajectories were more on point in pre versions. 5) To add to #1 and #3, there is a wider ratings gap between players which results in the players playing different. 6) The Adaptive AI. This has been my experience with it. I'm currently playing on 1.0.0.9. I would highly recommend it to just give it a whirl and see if you like it.

Just how are you on 1.0.0.9? Is that the out of the box clean slate version or was that after updating?

TarHeelPhenom

OVR: 10

Join Date: Jul 2002

Location: NC

Quote: Originally Posted by BallinVol

Just how are you on 1.0.0.9? Is that the out of the box clean slate version or was that after updating?

1.0.0.5 is the base game physical copy clean version.

1.0.0.8 is the Day 1 Updated version.

1.0.0.9 is the update that came a few days later with updated player face scans but no changes to gameplay.

I have 1.0.0.8 and 1.0.0.9 saved on separate Storage Expansion cards.

LocDawg5050

OVR: 0

Join Date: Jul 2012

so crazy question.... I have the physical disk being delivered tomorrow. When I reinstall the game.... is there a way to install just the .09 patch?

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TarHeelPhenom

OVR: 10

Join Date: Jul 2002

Location: NC

Quote: Originally Posted by LocDawg5050

so crazy question.... I have the physical disk being delivered tomorrow. When I reinstall the game.... is there a way to install just the .09 patch? Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

Unfortunately not, your have to download them and copy them to a HDD/SSD separately as they come out. I wish we could roll back.