Hey everyone, it’s your boy back at it again! Today, I wanna talk about something that’s been bugging me in College Football 25 – those darn red gems. You know, you’re cruising through Dynasty Mode, scouting your heart out, and then BAM! You stumble upon a recruit with a shiny red gem next to their name. What’s the deal with that?
So, I did what any sensible gamer would do – I dove headfirst into the game to figure it out. First, I started a new Dynasty Mode. You gotta get into the recruiting aspect, right? I spent hours building my team, checking out prospects, the whole nine yards. I noticed these gems, some green, some red, popping up next to players’ names.
At first, I thought, “Maybe red means they’re super rare or something?” But nah, that didn’t seem right. I kept playing, recruiting players, and slowly but surely, it started to dawn on me. These red gems weren’t a good thing.
I decided to focus on a few players with these red gems. I tracked their progress, watched their development. And you know what? They just weren’t hitting their potential. It was like they were stuck in the mud, not improving as fast as other players without the red gem. One of my guys, a supposed “Star” ranked, he should have been progressing through the ranks in no time, but he was just average.
Then it hit me – these red gems are basically a warning sign. They’re telling you that this player might not pan out. They might not develop into the superstar you’re hoping for. It’s like the game is whispering, “Hey, this guy’s got some baggage, proceed with caution.”
So I adjusted my recruiting strategy. I started paying more attention to those gems. Green gems? Heck yeah, those guys are on my radar. Red gems? I’m still gonna scout them, but I’m way more cautious. I will keep tracking and comparing those green ones and red ones. Also I will have more focus on the East Texas, Central Florida, and Southern California areas, they have more top recruits. I’ll be more careful now when I see a red gem.
Here’s the breakdown of what I’ve learned:
- Red Gems: These are a red flag (pun intended). They indicate a player might not reach their full potential.
- Green Gems: These are good! They suggest a player is more likely to develop well.
- No Gem: These players are kind of a mystery. You gotta dig deeper to see what they’re all about.
It’s a bit of a bummer, really. You get excited about a top recruit, but then you see that red gem and it’s like a punch to the gut. But hey, that’s the game, right? It’s all about making those tough decisions. I just wanted to share my experience with you all so you’re not blindsided by these red gems like I was. Good luck out there, and happy recruiting!
