OT: I won! I won!! (ESPN College Hoops)

cincyreds · 12-29-2003, 01:45 PM

the ESPN College Hoops National Championship!!!

LSU 87 Cincinnati 75!!!

The unbelieveable thing is, prior to making it to the Final, I hit a half court 3 pointer at the buzzer to beat Marquette 78-76!!

I finished the season (33-5) overall. I had quite a few nail biters during the season, including a 103-102 triple overtime game against the Kentucy Wildcats.

I have moved on to the off season now and lost 3 of my players to the NBA. Good for them. Now it's time to see if I can repeat.

I just had to share it!

miami_fan · 12-29-2003, 01:52 PM

Buying College Hoops today! Hopefully I can lead the University of Miami to similar success! Talk about a challenge!

Eaglesfan27 · 12-29-2003, 02:05 PM

I just wish my game didn't freeze whenever I tried to remove the redshirt status from one of my freshman

Otherwise, it is such a great game. Congrats on your title

MrBug708 · 12-29-2003, 02:08 PM

LSU and Miami winning in college basketball? What's next Duke and Kentucky winning in football?

Mota · 12-29-2003, 05:54 PM

I absolutely love this game too!

I'm taking the easy way out with Duke just for fun, I don't know many college BB players (I'm from Canada so US college sports are not nearly as popular here) so I jumped into a well known team / division so that I could play some of the players that I DID recognize.

The game is just smooth though, I find it plays far better than the pro version.

sony · 12-29-2003, 08:16 PM

Gaw lee... how many minutes are you playing?

MizzouRah · 12-29-2003, 09:10 PM

Congrats on your Championship!

Todd

MJ4H · 12-29-2003, 09:10 PM

Yes I just got this game today. I had been freaking looking for it for a week. Nobody had the playstation 2 version, but everyone had the xbox version. I finally found it at some used games store: used. Weird. Anyway, Ive been very impressed with the improvement over last year's game. The force field effect seems to be almost gone and fast breaks are MUCH better (though not perfect). Also jump steals are not nearly as easy. Happy to see a couple of Arkansas teams in the classic teams list, too. Very happy with this game so far. Recruiting also seems to be WAY better by the way.

cincyreds · 12-29-2003, 09:30 PM

14 minute halves.

MJ4H · 12-29-2003, 09:31 PM

Oh are there accurately named rosters available to download somewhere?

cincyreds · 12-29-2003, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Gaw lee... how many minutes are you playing?

Oops! I am playing 15 minute halves. 14 seems to be the preferred time though.

Sometimes I have games in the mid 60's to low 70's and then in some I score alot of points.

Glad to see other guys enjoying the game!

I opened my second season tonight and man the schedule that I got to start with.

I beat #7 Duke 97-90 in overtime and then turned around and beat #24 Providence 84-73.

(2-0) start so far, I play #1 Syracuse next.

Mota · 12-30-2003, 05:46 AM

Operation Sports has the links to real player name files. You'll need Action Replay to get it onto your console though.

Also on Op Sports there's tons of slider discussions. I like using Jistic's All-Conference sliders which give me a good challenge and very realistic stats (14 minute half).

Eaglesfan27 · 12-30-2003, 10:29 AM

I'm also a big fan of Jistic's sliders. I'm considering playing the rest of my season shorthanded as it appears I will never get a reply from ESPNVideogames, and this game is too good despite the bugs to just sit on my shelf all year long.

MJ4H · 12-30-2003, 10:33 AM

Can you give me a link to "Jistic's sliders" and these player name files? I spent a half hour fumbling around www.operationsports.com and found nothing at all useful.

Balldog · 12-30-2003, 03:00 PM

Quote:

From Jistic
15 Min Halves
All-American
Normal Game Speed

Human Listed First

Close % 8*/10*
Med % 8*/10*
3pt % 26*/20
Dunk % 16/18
Layup % 14/10
Dunk/Layup % 20/15
AI Close 20/0
AI Med 20/0
AI 3pt 20/34
AI Dunk/LU 20/10*
Charge/Block 40/40
Shooting Foul 40/40
Reach in Foul 40/40
Steal 20/11
Block 20/30
Speed 0/0 (personal preference)
Ball Handling 20/14
Dunk Rating 20/30*
Def Awareness 35/35
Inj Freq 20/20
Fatigue 33/33
Fatigue Rec 33/33

PS2 Rosters

XBOX Rosters

Eaglesfan27 · 12-30-2003, 03:20 PM

I prefer his sliders with 10/10 speed, but like he said it is a personal preference.

JeeberD · 12-30-2003, 03:38 PM

I think that's the game I'm going to have to buy with the Hastings gift card my girlfriend's parents got me for Christmas. What's up with this "Action Replay" thing? How much does it cost, does it work with X-Box, and is it difficult to find?

cincyreds · 12-30-2003, 08:38 PM

Good to see you alive JeeberD!

JeeberD · 12-30-2003, 11:46 PM

Thanks! Now, are you going to answer my questions or what?

Eaglesfan27 · 12-31-2003, 02:07 PM

I don't have an X-Box but my understanding is that their is a version of action replay for the X-box. I believe it costs around 30 dollars, and it is somewhat difficult to find. It is a valuable tool for importing rosters for several different sports games, that is the only use my friend has found for it.

Balldog · 12-31-2003, 02:12 PM

You should be able to get Action Replay at Software Etc, Gamespot, etc.

It is very easy to use.

Mota · 12-31-2003, 03:40 PM

Basically it is just a USB plug you put on your computer and put your memory card in it. You can then drag and drop any .zip file you get off the net (or off the Action Replay website) onto your memory card and then bring it into your Xbox. The AR comes with a (really crappy) memory card which half the time corrupts the files you're transferring, so just use your own card instead.

Balldog · 12-31-2003, 04:05 PM

I'm fricking 13-0 with Ga Tech and still not ranked in the Top 25.

JeeberD · 12-31-2003, 04:56 PM

Cool. Thanks for the answers gentlemen...

tucker342 · 12-31-2003, 06:15 PM

I got ESPN a couple of weeks ago. Great game!

CamEdwards · 12-31-2003, 06:45 PM

I'm currently 5-8 with the Campbell Fightin' Camels. My highlight win was over East Carolina.

Even though I'm losing, damn this is a fun game. Too bad I've already had one game freeze with 3.9 seconds left. Hopefully it won't be a regular occurance.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-31-2003, 07:38 PM

I have the near end of game freezes usually every 10th game or so

It is very frustrating but my redshirt problem is even more frustrating. Yet despite these problems the game is so good, I fight through the problems and still enjoy it.

12-29-2003, 02:05 PM	#3
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I just wish my game didn't freeze whenever I tried to remove the redshirt status from one of my freshman Otherwise, it is such a great game. Congrats on your title __________________ 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.

12-29-2003, 09:30 PM	#9
cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	14 minute halves. __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

12-30-2003, 10:29 AM	#13
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm also a big fan of Jistic's sliders. I'm considering playing the rest of my season shorthanded as it appears I will never get a reply from ESPNVideogames, and this game is too good despite the bugs to just sit on my shelf all year long. __________________ 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.

12-30-2003, 03:20 PM	#16
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I prefer his sliders with 10/10 speed, but like he said it is a personal preference. __________________ 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.

12-30-2003, 03:38 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I think that's the game I'm going to have to buy with the Hastings gift card my girlfriend's parents got me for Christmas. What's up with this "Action Replay" thing? How much does it cost, does it work with X-Box, and is it difficult to find? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-29-2003, 01:52 PM	#2
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Buying College Hoops today! Hopefully I can lead the University of Miami to similar success! Talk about a challenge! __________________ "Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected." Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp

12-29-2003, 02:08 PM	#4
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	LSU and Miami winning in college basketball? What's next Duke and Kentucky winning in football?

12-29-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
Mota College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001	I absolutely love this game too! I'm taking the easy way out with Duke just for fun, I don't know many college BB players (I'm from Canada so US college sports are not nearly as popular here) so I jumped into a well known team / division so that I could play some of the players that I DID recognize. The game is just smooth though, I find it plays far better than the pro version.

12-29-2003, 08:16 PM	#6
sony High School JV Join Date: May 2002 Location: Travis AFB, CA	Gaw lee... how many minutes are you playing?

12-29-2003, 09:10 PM	#7
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Congrats on your Championship! Todd

12-29-2003, 09:10 PM	#8
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yes I just got this game today. I had been freaking looking for it for a week. Nobody had the playstation 2 version, but everyone had the xbox version. I finally found it at some used games store: used. Weird. Anyway, Ive been very impressed with the improvement over last year's game. The force field effect seems to be almost gone and fast breaks are MUCH better (though not perfect). Also jump steals are not nearly as easy. Happy to see a couple of Arkansas teams in the classic teams list, too. Very happy with this game so far. Recruiting also seems to be WAY better by the way.

12-29-2003, 09:31 PM	#10
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Oh are there accurately named rosters available to download somewhere?

12-30-2003, 05:46 AM	#12
Mota College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001	Operation Sports has the links to real player name files. You'll need Action Replay to get it onto your console though. Also on Op Sports there's tons of slider discussions. I like using Jistic's All-Conference sliders which give me a good challenge and very realistic stats (14 minute half).

12-30-2003, 10:33 AM	#14
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Can you give me a link to "Jistic's sliders" and these player name files? I spent a half hour fumbling around www.operationsports.com and found nothing at all useful.

12-30-2003, 08:38 PM	#18
cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	Good to see you alive JeeberD! __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

12-30-2003, 11:46 PM	#19
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Thanks! Now, are you going to answer my questions or what? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-31-2003, 02:07 PM	#20
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I don't have an X-Box but my understanding is that their is a version of action replay for the X-box. I believe it costs around 30 dollars, and it is somewhat difficult to find. It is a valuable tool for importing rosters for several different sports games, that is the only use my friend has found for 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.

12-31-2003, 02:12 PM	#21
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	You should be able to get Action Replay at Software Etc, Gamespot, etc. It is very easy to use.

12-31-2003, 03:40 PM	#22
Mota College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001	Basically it is just a USB plug you put on your computer and put your memory card in it. You can then drag and drop any .zip file you get off the net (or off the Action Replay website) onto your memory card and then bring it into your Xbox. The AR comes with a (really crappy) memory card which half the time corrupts the files you're transferring, so just use your own card instead.

12-31-2003, 04:05 PM	#23
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	I'm fricking 13-0 with Ga Tech and still not ranked in the Top 25.

12-31-2003, 04:56 PM	#24
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Cool. Thanks for the answers gentlemen... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-31-2003, 06:15 PM	#25
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	I got ESPN a couple of weeks ago. Great game!

12-31-2003, 06:45 PM	#26
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I'm currently 5-8 with the Campbell Fightin' Camels. My highlight win was over East Carolina. Even though I'm losing, damn this is a fun game. Too bad I've already had one game freeze with 3.9 seconds left. Hopefully it won't be a regular occurance. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

12-31-2003, 07:38 PM	#27
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I have the near end of game freezes usually every 10th game or so It is very frustrating but my redshirt problem is even more frustrating. Yet despite these problems the game is so good, I fight through the problems and still enjoy 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.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)