Online Dynasty Disaster

by pastapadre
Posted July 21st, 2008 at 8:50 am

Online Dynasty in NCAA Football 09 was shaping up to be to be one of, if not the best new feature in a sports game in years. It had a true next-gen feel to it and into just the first week of the feature it had rejuvenated my interest in playing games against the CPU. The ability to have most of the games against the CPU offered the flexibility to progress a dynasty smoothly (unlike online leagues) while keeping the interactivity of having other users involved made it an exciting proposition.

Unfortunately the biggest feature for the game doesn’t appear to work right, as numerous reports of different things happening to wreck dynasties have been reported. That is the case with the Pastapadre Online Dynasty, which before week one could even be completed has seen an early death. I can no longer load into the dynasty as it just bumps me back to the main menu, and looking at the settings from the outside shows completely inaccurate settings and sliders.

Needless to say this is one of the most frustrating developments I’ve ever experienced when it comes to sports gaming. Previous years have brought terrible online performance though that was corrected with 09. Now the most anticipated and hyped feature doesn’t function correctly. And for those that haven’t had problems yet they’ll have to face anxiety each time they load it up. Not exactly the experience that was promised.

Along with the Online Dynasty problems there are a few other areas of concern, though minor in comparison. The Weather Channel feature hasn’t seemed to function since day one and the uploading of screenshots lately have not been working (though videos remain fine for whatever reason).

At this point even a patch can’t salvage the damage that has been done. I have little interest in restarting a dynasty from scratch. A few days ago I stated how enjoyable the game and new features were and how that would keep me playing through the release of Madden 09. Now it looks as though that won’t be happening.

I’m truely crushed by this development. I’m not sure where to go from here.

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http://naptownsfinest.com/ Sam

first.

That’s pathetic on EA’s part. Completely embarrassing.
http://naptownsfinest.com/ Sam

first.

That’s pathetic on EA’s part. Completely embarrassing.
http://naptownsfinest.com Sam

first.

That’s pathetic on EA’s part. Completely embarrassing.
Hunter

The same thing has happened to me. Does anyone know how to fix it. I also feel the same way. i dont feel like creating another online dynasty. i will just wait till madden 09.
Hunter

The same thing has happened to me. Does anyone know how to fix it. I also feel the same way. i dont feel like creating another online dynasty. i will just wait till madden 09.
Hunter

The same thing has happened to me. Does anyone know how to fix it. I also feel the same way. i dont feel like creating another online dynasty. i will just wait till madden 09.
Jonathon

that is completely depressing…but on a lighter note…from what i have read from other’s problems with the online dynasty…it would seem to be a server problem and not so much a problem with the game that causes information to be shifted and changed…and new users to be placed into online dynasties that they are not a part of…nevertheless, if the feature isn’t working, then it is a total disaster…i really hope this is fixed…i really like the idea of recruiting against other players…
Jonathon

that is completely depressing…but on a lighter note…from what i have read from other’s problems with the online dynasty…it would seem to be a server problem and not so much a problem with the game that causes information to be shifted and changed…and new users to be placed into online dynasties that they are not a part of…nevertheless, if the feature isn’t working, then it is a total disaster…i really hope this is fixed…i really like the idea of recruiting against other players…
Jonathon

that is completely depressing…but on a lighter note…from what i have read from other’s problems with the online dynasty…it would seem to be a server problem and not so much a problem with the game that causes information to be shifted and changed…and new users to be placed into online dynasties that they are not a part of…nevertheless, if the feature isn’t working, then it is a total disaster…i really hope this is fixed…i really like the idea of recruiting against other players…
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

thy lost on this one
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

thy lost on this one
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

they lost on this one
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

they lost on this one
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

thy lost on this one
bux

tried it… froze twice. the second time I went to load up my rosters and they were gone (had to download them all over again).

I had high hopes, but…

they lost on this one
Seahawksfan617

Same thing happened with one of my dynasty’s. Now i’m stuck with an empty dynasty that cant be retired. Luckily I was not host of that one. Sorry Pasta.
Seahawksfan617

Same thing happened with one of my dynasty’s. Now i’m stuck with an empty dynasty that cant be retired. Luckily I was not host of that one. Sorry Pasta.
Seahawksfan617

Same thing happened with one of my dynasty’s. Now i’m stuck with an empty dynasty that cant be retired. Luckily I was not host of that one. Sorry Pasta.
Wes

Has EA released a statement concerning any of the problems of the game yet? I know Pasta will share when he finds something out!
Wes

Has EA released a statement concerning any of the problems of the game yet? I know Pasta will share when he finds something out!
Bumble14

Pasta-

I hope you are actually relaying your frustrations to your contacts at EA. This is seriously inexcusable, and they need to give us all an update as to what is happening. Sports games need to stop being shipped broken.
Bumble14

Pasta-

I hope you are actually relaying your frustrations to your contacts at EA. This is seriously inexcusable, and they need to give us all an update as to what is happening. Sports games need to stop being shipped broken.
Callmetaternuts

Son of a gun…….i was looking forward to it. I borrowed my brothers 360 just to make sure i wouldnt hold anyone up. Im ready to go for it if it works, or we try it again.

It is piss poor implementation though. This was their huge feature, what they put all their hopes on this year, and it doesnt even work right……..Shame
Callmetaternuts

Son of a gun…….i was looking forward to it. I borrowed my brothers 360 just to make sure i wouldnt hold anyone up. Im ready to go for it if it works, or we try it again.

It is piss poor implementation though. This was their huge feature, what they put all their hopes on this year, and it doesnt even work right……..Shame
Wes

Has EA released a statement concerning any of the problems of the game yet? I know Pasta will share when he finds something out!
Bumble14

Pasta-

I hope you are actually relaying your frustrations to your contacts at EA. This is seriously inexcusable, and they need to give us all an update as to what is happening. Sports games need to stop being shipped broken.
Callmetaternuts

Son of a gun…….i was looking forward to it. I borrowed my brothers 360 just to make sure i wouldnt hold anyone up. Im ready to go for it if it works, or we try it again.

It is piss poor implementation though. This was their huge feature, what they put all their hopes on this year, and it doesnt even work right……..Shame
Zane

How in the hell can this get past all the testers? I mean even Pasta himself stated that he noticed some of the issues with the game WELL before it was released and NONE of them were fixed, This is horrible……this game had soooo much potential…..however, knock on wood, I havent had any problems with ANY of the 3 online dynasty’s that I am playing in.
Zane

How in the hell can this get past all the testers? I mean even Pasta himself stated that he noticed some of the issues with the game WELL before it was released and NONE of them were fixed, This is horrible……this game had soooo much potential…..however, knock on wood, I havent had any problems with ANY of the 3 online dynasty’s that I am playing in.
Zane

How in the hell can this get past all the testers? I mean even Pasta himself stated that he noticed some of the issues with the game WELL before it was released and NONE of them were fixed, This is horrible……this game had soooo much potential…..however, knock on wood, I havent had any problems with ANY of the 3 online dynasty’s that I am playing in.
MultiThreat

Damn, this was a feature that I was really looking forward to. Granted, I hadn’t started an online dynasty yet (as the college football season gets nearer, I had planned on doing so) so I haven’t experienced the problems myself.

Here’s to hoping they get it in order quickly, although I know it doesn’t help you recover the loss of the work you put in getting your dynasty off and running. That ‘s got to be frustrating.
MultiThreat

Damn, this was a feature that I was really looking forward to. Granted, I hadn’t started an online dynasty yet (as the college football season gets nearer, I had planned on doing so) so I haven’t experienced the problems myself.

Here’s to hoping they get it in order quickly, although I know it doesn’t help you recover the loss of the work you put in getting your dynasty off and running. That ‘s got to be frustrating.
Zane

And Pasta, “Where to go from here?”……………Madden. Do you think we’ll see the same BS from it?
Zane

And Pasta, “Where to go from here?”……………Madden. Do you think we’ll see the same BS from it?
MultiThreat

Damn, this was a feature that I was really looking forward to. Granted, I hadn’t started an online dynasty yet (as the college football season gets nearer, I had planned on doing so) so I haven’t experienced the problems myself.

Here’s to hoping they get it in order quickly, although I know it doesn’t help you recover the loss of the work you put in getting your dynasty off and running. That ‘s got to be frustrating.
Zane

And Pasta, “Where to go from here?”……………Madden. Do you think we’ll see the same BS from it?
Dre psn:Drezee1

Any word on patches to fix any of the said problems ie. sliders one kick returner. Not to mention I still can’t control who I have on my kick coverage team like I could on last-gen.
Dre psn:Drezee1

Any word on patches to fix any of the said problems ie. sliders one kick returner. Not to mention I still can’t control who I have on my kick coverage team like I could on last-gen.
Dre psn:Drezee1

Any word on patches to fix any of the said problems ie. sliders one kick returner. Not to mention I still can’t control who I have on my kick coverage team like I could on last-gen.
leglockfan

My friend and I got our OD wrecked too. We were in week 12 and it went to crap. I had 4 5stars committed (luck to say the least) and was ranked #8 in the country as Oklahoma State… I go from having the most fun in a really really long time with a game to being so angry I don’t even want to turn the xbox back on
leglockfan

My friend and I got our OD wrecked too. We were in week 12 and it went to crap. I had 4 5stars committed (luck to say the least) and was ranked #8 in the country as Oklahoma State… I go from having the most fun in a really really long time with a game to being so angry I don’t even want to turn the xbox back on
leglockfan

My friend and I got our OD wrecked too. We were in week 12 and it went to crap. I had 4 5stars committed (luck to say the least) and was ranked #8 in the country as Oklahoma State… I go from having the most fun in a really really long time with a game to being so angry I don’t even want to turn the xbox back on
Da Birthday Boy

Don’t use rosters and it will be fine.
Da Birthday Boy

Don’t use rosters and it will be fine.
Da Birthday Boy

Don’t use rosters and it will be fine.
BigKahuna

I have never had a problem, just me and my two brothers. Maybe its all the different connections if you have like 10 people. thats hard to keep track of. THE GAME IS AWSOME THOUGH!
BigKahuna

I have never had a problem, just me and my two brothers. Maybe its all the different connections if you have like 10 people. thats hard to keep track of. THE GAME IS AWSOME THOUGH!
BigKahuna

I have never had a problem, just me and my two brothers. Maybe its all the different connections if you have like 10 people. thats hard to keep track of. THE GAME IS AWSOME THOUGH!
leglockfan

lol just wait… I know some people were able to keep going up into the second season before they crapped out.
leglockfan

lol just wait… I know some people were able to keep going up into the second season before they crapped out.