Rugby 2005

[sanzar]

Originally posted by robbinho@Jan 14 2005, 02:18 AM
I'd quite like the aussie commentators, so the game can have the odd bit of insight, but is more heavy on blokes just shouting things, and the occasional sound of a beer can opening. (which i'm sure i've heard on the super12).

I'm quite partial to Murray Mexted too, just for his "Montgomery, now can he drop-kick? No, he's useless!" comment.

That would most likely be phil kearns...

 

[captainamerica]

Originally posted by robbinho+Jan 14 2005, 02:18 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (robbinho @ Jan 14 2005, 02:18 AM)</div>

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@Jan 13 2005, 10:26 PM
How about going for Jonathan Davies as the European commentator?

Jonathan Davies has got to be the most annoying, snivelling little **** on tv. He is utterly pathetic. His whinging increases exponentially when Wales are losing. He'll wait until the replay to castigate a player for turning down an overlap, by which point it's patently obvious to anyone who has the ability to count. He is the Peter Reid of rugby, just because he was quite good at it as a player, doesn't mean he knows f*** all about it. Even if R2005 is the greatest game ever, i would seriously think about not buying it unless you could switch of his disgustingly nasal, glottal-stop-riddled voice.

If, like me, you hate the little *******, feel free to email him at [email protected]

*ends rant*

I'd quite like the aussie commentators, so the game can have the odd bit of insight, but is more heavy on blokes just shouting things, and the occasional sound of a beer can opening. (which i'm sure i've heard on the super12).

I'm quite partial to Murray Mexted too, just for his "Montgomery, now can he drop-kick? No, he's useless!" comment. [/b]

My sentiments exactly.

Though, it might work having Davies moan about Wales with every match you play in Rugby 2005.

"And now we have an Irish scrum deep in the All Blacks 22. Jonathan?"

"Wales would never--"

"--Thank you Jonathan, here's the put in . . ."

 

[umosay]

whats wrong with the kiwi commentators? Nisbett is real good i think and mexted is a bit of a drongo

 

[ak47]

Originally posted by umosay@Jan 14 2005, 11:32 AM
whats wrong with the kiwi commentators? Nisbett is real good i think and mexted is a bit of a drongo

I reckon the kiwi boys on fox are the best by far

but apparantly they arent in the game, which is a pity

another HB brainwave...they prolly got the most unknown part-timers in world commentary

 

[ak47]

Originally posted by umosay@Jan 13 2005, 09:00 PM
found this

"EA has also promised that the game will have a new commentary team and replay technology for the new game. We expect someone from Sky in the UK to be present and perhaps an Australian commentator."

hey umo

whats the source of this info

re-reading it it could be anyone from Tblisi to Montevideo

All we know is brand new commentators, meaning the dicks from 2004 are gooorrne.

But then it says we expect blah, blah and perhaps, blah blah..........menaing they are just assuming what they do NOT know.

if this game is nearly done - why hasnt this basic info on audio been confirmed and made public (i dont expect u to answer this, but everytime i read something, i have to ask questions regarding the accuracy and confidence of the material)

 

[umosay]

Originally posted by ak47+Jan 14 2005, 01:04 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ak47 @ Jan 14 2005, 01:04 PM)</div>

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@Jan 13 2005, 09:00 PM
found this

"EA has also promised that the game will have a new commentary team and replay technology for the new game. We expect someone from Sky in the UK to be present and perhaps an Australian commentator."

hey umo

whats the source of this info

re-reading it it could be anyone from Tblisi to Montevideo

All we know is brand new commentators, meaning the dicks from 2004 are gooorrne.

But then it says we expect blah, blah and perhaps, blah blah..........menaing they are just assuming what they do NOT know.

if this game is nearly done - why hasnt this basic info on audio been confirmed and made public (i dont expect u to answer this, but everytime i read something, i have to ask questions regarding the accuracy and confidence of the material) [/b]

http://www.3davenue.com/990.html

Updated preview, down near the bottom is that piece. For that quote i was really just confirming they are new - that's probably his perception that their will be a UK guy and an aussie

 

[raziel_eire]

... just noted someting in the "3D Avenue Rugby 2005 Preview" which I hadn't read before (the link in the previous post above)

... In the 4th last paragraph it states -

"EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101. This mode will teach the basics of the game via interactive training movies and also the ability to just train on a field to practice tactics. Also for those who may want to see teams not featured in the game, a full editor has been included and you can create players with the tools on offer as well as detail their features."

looking at the last sentence it mentions a "full" editor for people who want teams that do not feature in the game and you can create players etc

So how do I interpret that line? is it a full editor that can create teams WITH the ability to create players or is it a full editor that can create players only? ... they state that a full editor is there "AND" you can create players - am I raising my hopes here over nothing?

In regards to commentary (Northern Hemisphere), Bill McLaren was immense at it, he added so much extra life to a televised rugby game, whereas Inverdale just seems to go through the emotions, no real interest or excitement seems to come from him... Jim Neilly is a pretty sound commentator, says all the right things if not the most dynamic!

Although, in reality, how important is the commentary? I'd like to bring up the ol' PES3/4 vs FIFA debate again and compare their commentaries. FIFA makes a very good attempt at it while PES's is laughable, but which game would I rather have? PES by a long walk!!! at this stage I can't even hear the commentary as I get that immersed in the quality of the game that it becomes irrelevant. As long as the game plays well, the commentary can do what it likes!

tho crowd noise is very important no matter how immersive the game is... imagine a high tackle and the crowd start going crazy, baying for blood... or playing a Heineken Cup game with Munster at Thomond Park chasing a game & the points to qualify for the knockout stages (remem vs Gloucester 33-6 a few years back) ... now thats the kind of audio that really adds to a game

... just thought I'd add my 2d's worth

 

[captainamerica]

Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 14 2005, 12:32 PM
EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101.

That has to mean it's coming out in the . . .

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

 

[-JJ-]

That article makes it sound as if it will let you create teams, but they might just be twisting what EA said. They only said you could create players. I wouldn't get my hopes up too much for that.

 

[ak47]

Originally posted by captainamerica+Jan 14 2005, 12:47 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (captainamerica @ Jan 14 2005, 12:47 PM)</div>

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@Jan 14 2005, 12:32 PM
EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101.

That has to mean it's coming out in the . . .

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! [/b]

if it didnt come out in the states George Bush would be blowing up

if u r a fan of the sport and ur the president - ur country is getting the game

if only it wasnt made north of the border

anyways

By the sounds of things they must be happy with the gameplay aspects, if they are adding in create-a-team/player, and rugby101

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
wake-up fool

i can only dream

 

[ak47]

"EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101. This mode will teach the basics of the game via interactive training movies and also the ability to just train on a field to practice tactics.

This must be for the kiwis

 

[umosay]

Originally posted by ak47@Jan 14 2005, 02:31 PM
"EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101. This mode will teach the basics of the game via interactive training movies and also the ability to just train on a field to practice tactics.

This must be for the kiwis

Yeah right! Would bet the average kiwi would know more about union than the average Aussie!

 

[captainamerica]

Originally posted by ak47@Jan 14 2005, 01:28 PM
if it didnt come out in the states George Bush would be blowing up

if u r a fan of the sport and ur the president - ur country is getting the game

if only it wasnt made north of the border

Okay, can we seriously not mention Bush when talking about America. I know it's difficult, but my neck still hurts from shaking my head at the election result.

There is still no solice in the fact that he played rugby. Kinda tarnishes the good sport.

As for Canadians making it, they hand us our asses day in day out at Test level so it's probably best they make the game. For now . . .

To't topic: I doubt they're going to have a create a team, though the quoted paragraph from before is very misleading. As that option is one thing EVERYONE has cried out for, even before Rugby 2004 (and they didn't give it to us then), you'd think that of all the info they released it would be marked as a definite.

Nope.

There still at the level where Madden was when you could only add players. I haven't played FIFA, can you create teams there?

 

[ak47]

Originally posted by umosay+Jan 14 2005, 01:34 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 14 2005, 01:34 PM)</div>

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@Jan 14 2005, 02:31 PM
"EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101. This mode will teach the basics of the game via interactive training movies and also the ability to just train on a field to practice tactics.

This must be for the kiwis

Yeah right! Would bet the average kiwi would know more about union than the average Aussie! [/b]

thank god u said avg...............coz u got less people in that white cloud than king cross has on a saturday night

the avg aussie isnt one that follows union...........mainly the private school plebs follow union............other wise RL and AFL rule the east coast, with cricket all summer all over the country

considering we derive from convicts, the private school count is minor, hence ur right in saying the avg aussie mean F.A about union.

however - beers, babes, barbies and cricket - are our fortei

how god made australia

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days.
Eventually, Michael the Archangel found him on the seventh day, having a
rest. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh
of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds,
"Look Michael! Look what I have made."
Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?"
It's a planet", replied God, "and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to
Call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance."
"Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.
God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth. "For example,
Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while
Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be
A hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over
There is a continent of black people." God continued, pointing to different
countries. "And over there, I call this place America. North America will
be rich, powerful and cold, while South America will be poor, hot and
friendly. And the little spot in the middle is Central America which is a
hot spot. Can you see the balance?"
"Yes" said the Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then he pointed to a
large land mass and asked, "What's that one?"
Ah" said God, "That's Australia, the most glorious place on Earth!
There are beautiful mountains, rainforests, rivers, streams and an exquisite
coast line. The people are good looking, intelligent and humorous and
they're going to be found travelling the world. They'll be extremely
sociable, hard-working, and high-achieving, and they will be known
throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going
to give them super-human, undefeatable cricket and rugby players, who will
be admired and feared by all who come across them."
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then declared, "But you
Said there will be BALANCE!?"
God replied wisely, "Wait until you see the ugly, whining, sheep
rooting, Kiwi bxxtards I'm putting next to them."

 

[umosay]

Originally posted by ak47+Jan 14 2005, 03:02 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ak47 @ Jan 14 2005, 03:02 PM)</div>

Originally posted by umosay@Jan 14 2005, 01:34 PM
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@Jan 14 2005, 02:31 PM
"EA knows that there will be some gamers out there who don't know the full rules of the game and thus have included a new mode called training 101. This mode will teach the basics of the game via interactive training movies and also the ability to just train on a field to practice tactics.

This must be for the kiwis

Yeah right! Would bet the average kiwi would know more about union than the average Aussie!

thank god u said avg...............coz u got less people in that white cloud than king cross has on a saturday night

the avg aussie isnt one that follows union...........mainly the private school plebs follow union............other wise RL and AFL rule the east coast, with cricket all summer all over the country

considering we derive from convicts, the private school count is minor, hence ur right in saying the avg aussie mean F.A about union.

however - beers, babes, barbies and cricket - are our fortei

how god made australia

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days.
Eventually, Michael the Archangel found him on the seventh day, having a
rest. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh
of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds,
"Look Michael! Look what I have made."
Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?"
It's a planet", replied God, "and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to
Call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance."
"Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.
God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth. "For example,
Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while
Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be
A hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over
There is a continent of black people." God continued, pointing to different
countries. "And over there, I call this place America. North America will
be rich, powerful and cold, while South America will be poor, hot and
friendly. And the little spot in the middle is Central America which is a
hot spot. Can you see the balance?"
"Yes" said the Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then he pointed to a
large land mass and asked, "What's that one?"
Ah" said God, "That's Australia, the most glorious place on Earth!
There are beautiful mountains, rainforests, rivers, streams and an exquisite
coast line. The people are good looking, intelligent and humorous and
they're going to be found travelling the world. They'll be extremely
sociable, hard-working, and high-achieving, and they will be known
throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going
to give them super-human, undefeatable cricket and rugby players, who will
be admired and feared by all who come across them."
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then declared, "But you
Said there will be BALANCE!?"
God replied wisely, "Wait until you see the ugly, whining, sheep
rooting, Kiwi bxxtards I'm putting next to them." [/b]

No such thing as God

 

[raziel_eire]

To't topic: I doubt they're going to have a create a team, though the quoted paragraph from before is very misleading. As that option is one thing EVERYONE has cried out for, even before Rugby 2004 (and they didn't give it to us then), you'd think that of all the info they released it would be marked as a definite.

Nope.

There still at the level where Madden was when you could only add players. I haven't played FIFA, can you create teams there? [/quote]
the paragraph does seem misleading alright, not clearly defined so I would agree with you - it'll be omitted ... ah well, perhaps in future versions

... all I wanted to do was create the Celtic League myself with the custom tournament option... Connacht never get a fair crack of the whip, they'll just have to qualify for the Heineken Cup next year (as far as I'm aware it is now possible thanks to the demise of the Celtic Warriors!)

... I reckon the line in the EA PR statements where it mentions "New" teams that these are simply the additon of the recently qualified teams for the Heineken Cup that had not qualified when the last game came out i.e Wasps were omitted and London "Exiles" were featured... making Wasps a "New" team, but leaving us with the same number of european teams overall:

English teams - 7
French teams - 6
Welsh teams - 4
Irish teams - 3
Scottish teams - 2
Italain teams - 2

... now somebody get hold of this game and let us know what it is actually like!!!

 

[THE CHIROPRACTOR101]

Originally posted by umosay@Jan 13 2005, 09:00 PM
found this

"EA has also promised that the game will have a new commentary team and replay technology for the new game. We expect someone from Sky in the UK to be present and perhaps an Australian commentator."

orhh crap...one brit and one aussie...wtf is this a parody of a rugby game!

...geez gameplay better be good to drown there voices out

 

[ak47]

hey Umo

was just a joke, but i expected the comeback.

our trans-tasman ANZAC competitivenes, lives on even on TRF!!!!!

keep up the good work on the ruggers 2005

i am off for a weekend of **** drinking and cricket!!!!

CAPTAIN - there's only one captian and u know whom i mean........cant wait for monday to get 2 days worth of quality posts to read

laters

 

[leicester]

I'd be genuinely surprised if there was a proper team generator facility. A team can be defined in some people's eyes as the mix of players. If you change the mix of players, you have a new team - even if you only make one change. You could do that in R2004. Do I think that EA could adopt such a twisted interpretation of the term 'team'? Is the Pope a catholic?

I would love to be forced to eat my words but I guess that only time will tell.

 

[robbinho]

Originally posted by umosay@Jan 14 2005, 02:28 PM
how god made australia

No such thing as God

Even if there was, I'm fairly sure it was us British who invented Australia....