ESPN College Hoops

Kodos · 12-03-2003, 12:40 PM

Picked it up last night. Best Buy didn't have the PS2 version in stock, so I went with the Xbox version even though I don't have Xbox live. My early impression is that it is a good game, but I really suck at it. I think the problem is I am not used to the Xbox controller. I came from behind to beat Wright State with Indiana in my first game on the default middle level, but then lost a squeaker to Cornell. Also, I have yet to make a foul shot...

Good game, but it will probably go on the shelf in favor of NCAA Football for now. Still rebuilding IU, which is a long process...

mckerney · 12-03-2003, 12:46 PM

Does EA know you did this...

Well someone had to post it.

John Galt · 12-03-2003, 12:49 PM

I haven't bought college hoops, but I turned the FT assist on for ESPN NBA basketball. There free throw system is just too hard and I like real percentages to apply anyway.

Kodos · 12-03-2003, 01:05 PM

Cool. I didn't know there was an option for FT assist. So far, I need it.

Kodos · 12-03-2003, 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by mckerney
Does EA know you did this...

Well someone had to post it.

You'll notice, I plugged an EA game at the end to help cleanse myself for the sin of buying a Sega game.

markprior22 · 12-03-2003, 01:51 PM

Don't think there is FT assist on the college game. I don't have any trouble with the NBA FT's. Seem to be able to line everything up and hit the button about the correct percent. It seems to be a lot more difficult in the college game (as I guess it should be). The FT controls seem much more touchy and difficult to line up in College Hoops. I do like the game very much too.

John Galt · 12-03-2003, 01:54 PM

Wow, I know it is pretty sad, but if there is no FT assist, that would really be a reason for me not to buy the game. FT's are impossible for me (I just don't think my hands are very steady on the triggers) and playing a game where you never make one would kind of suck.

Tigercat · 12-03-2003, 02:11 PM

What I do for NCAA basketball 2k3 (last years ESPN) is just turn my team over to the computer while my player(s) are attempting free throws. I suppose that may seem silly to do at first and may break house rules or something like that, but once you get used to it its no big thing at all.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-03-2003, 04:21 PM

I don't think the ESPN College game has free throw assist unfortunately. If it does, someone tell me where as I would love to have it on as I play on All American level with sliders and everything is perfect except for free throws being too fast and a little too hard. If there is free throw assist setting I would definitely use it.

korme · 12-03-2003, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by John Galt
I haven't bought college hoops, but I turned the FT assist on for ESPN NBA basketball. There free throw system is just too hard and I like real percentages to apply anyway.

Once you get used to it, I am getting good results. After 11 games my Nuggets are shooting 74% as a team. Pretty neat to see me fall in the middle of the league.

John Galt · 12-03-2003, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by Shorty3281
Once you get used to it, I am getting good results. After 11 games my Nuggets are shooting 74% as a team. Pretty neat to see me fall in the middle of the league.

I've never been a good joystick jockey and the trigger centering seems especially hard for me. Practicing in 24/7 mode, I didn't make a single free throw. I just don't have the time to try for hours so that I can hit maybe 50%. My trigger fingers just don't stay still.

korme · 12-03-2003, 04:33 PM

24/7 mode is the hardest w/free throws because your guy is default a 50 or 60 rating! That probably does not help you.

HerRealName · 12-03-2003, 06:40 PM

For free throws I go to (off the top of my head) Options, Coaching, Role Play and choose a different player to role play before the free throw. After the computer shoots the free throw I go back and chose the No Role Playing selection on the first line to go back to normal. Not a perfect system but it works well.

Kodos · 12-03-2003, 06:42 PM

It'd be nice if they just came up with a decent free throw system so this wouldn't be an issue.

John Galt · 12-03-2003, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by Kodos
It'd be nice if they just came up with a decent free throw system so this wouldn't be an issue.

I've never found any free throw system to be satisfying. I just think that is why you should have the option to turn it off.

Mota · 12-03-2003, 10:19 PM

Funny how some people find it incredibly hard, and others have no problems with it.

It is very sensitive to the gamepad you use though, when I play NBA 2K3 and NCAA 2K3 I only used my Controller S. NBA 2K4 seems a lot less sensitive so I can use my Pelican Eclipse wireless controller and still sink about 75% of my free throw attemps. With the previous versions I was shooting about 80% with Controller S and 30% with any 3rd party controller.

ice4277 · 12-04-2003, 05:23 AM

I still think the old Bulls vs. Lakers T-bar was the best. If they could bring it back and tweak it so players would still randomly miss a couple shots every now and again when you nail it dead-center, I would be in heaven.

Kodos · 12-04-2003, 10:49 AM

I actually made one free throw last night.

Just the one though.

12-03-2003, 12:49 PM	#3
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	I haven't bought college hoops, but I turned the FT assist on for ESPN NBA basketball. There free throw system is just too hard and I like real percentages to apply anyway. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

12-03-2003, 01:54 PM	#7
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	Wow, I know it is pretty sad, but if there is no FT assist, that would really be a reason for me not to buy the game. FT's are impossible for me (I just don't think my hands are very steady on the triggers) and playing a game where you never make one would kind of suck. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

12-03-2003, 04:21 PM	#9
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I don't think the ESPN College game has free throw assist unfortunately. If it does, someone tell me where as I would love to have it on as I play on All American level with sliders and everything is perfect except for free throws being too fast and a little too hard. If there is free throw assist setting I would definitely use it. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-03-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Does EA know you did this... Well someone had to post it.

12-03-2003, 01:05 PM	#4
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Cool. I didn't know there was an option for FT assist. So far, I need it.

12-03-2003, 01:51 PM	#6
markprior22 High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, il	Don't think there is FT assist on the college game. I don't have any trouble with the NBA FT's. Seem to be able to line everything up and hit the button about the correct percent. It seems to be a lot more difficult in the college game (as I guess it should be). The FT controls seem much more touchy and difficult to line up in College Hoops. I do like the game very much too.

12-03-2003, 02:11 PM	#8
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	What I do for NCAA basketball 2k3 (last years ESPN) is just turn my team over to the computer while my player(s) are attempting free throws. I suppose that may seem silly to do at first and may break house rules or something like that, but once you get used to it its no big thing at all.

12-03-2003, 04:33 PM	#12
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	24/7 mode is the hardest w/free throws because your guy is default a 50 or 60 rating! That probably does not help you.

12-03-2003, 06:40 PM	#13
HerRealName College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2002	For free throws I go to (off the top of my head) Options, Coaching, Role Play and choose a different player to role play before the free throw. After the computer shoots the free throw I go back and chose the No Role Playing selection on the first line to go back to normal. Not a perfect system but it works well.

12-03-2003, 06:42 PM	#14
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	It'd be nice if they just came up with a decent free throw system so this wouldn't be an issue.

12-03-2003, 10:19 PM	#16
Mota College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001	Funny how some people find it incredibly hard, and others have no problems with it. It is very sensitive to the gamepad you use though, when I play NBA 2K3 and NCAA 2K3 I only used my Controller S. NBA 2K4 seems a lot less sensitive so I can use my Pelican Eclipse wireless controller and still sink about 75% of my free throw attemps. With the previous versions I was shooting about 80% with Controller S and 30% with any 3rd party controller.

12-04-2003, 05:23 AM	#17
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I still think the old Bulls vs. Lakers T-bar was the best. If they could bring it back and tweak it so players would still randomly miss a couple shots every now and again when you nail it dead-center, I would be in heaven.

12-04-2003, 10:49 AM	#18
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I actually made one free throw last night. Just the one though.

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