Maximum Football???

[RedKingGold]

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

6000 posts in and *now* we're being told not to reply to the thread?

What planet are you from?

Planet Jesus. You?

[Coffee Warlord]

Dude. Even Jesus likes Maximum Football. Just go back a few thousand posts.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Marauders

Some Madden forums are well known to hammer anyone talking about other football games. The question is if the community here wants to act like that.

This statement here is worse than any of your attempts to defend MF. You do realize that this is the forum that sports sim developers post info because it is widely regarded as an unbiased forum for sports sims?

I have no idea what made you reach the point where you decided to become a forum rules expert and tell the mods how things should be run here, but if you're going to come here with some of the comments made today you can expect this thread to get a whole lot uglier than it is now and it will have nothing to do with Maximum Football, regardless of what you might think.

[hoosiergoody]

Anyone a West Wing fan? Season 3, episode 18 (i believe)- Josh defends himself on "Lemon-Limon.kom" (not sure if .com would look like a real link) I see a correlation here. Josh has someone post to "clarify" and then when the can gets opened, he cannot stay away and gets into even deeper doo-doo...

After all I have read in the 6000+ posts, I think that it is best to post to be in the count, then move on. This certainly is some good humor- thanks to all who have contributed their share (:

Everyone is entitled their opinion, right?

[JPhillips]

Madden is to MF as MS Paint is to Photoshop.

From Daivd himself:

I understand that the game can be intimidating to players used to other titles. I've seen similar comments mentioned before. The key thing to keep in mind is that while the games you mention might be 'easier', they don't provide the ability or flexibility Maximum-Football does. The best analogy I've heard is the comparison between Microsoft Paint and Photo Shop. Yes, both draw pictures and Photo Shop has a steeper learning curve, but in the end, you can do far more with Photo Shop than you can with MS Paint. Maximum-Football is the same way

[JPhillips]

dola

Insight into the mind of MF buyers.

I look at MaxFB almost as a hobby, not a game.

Other people should take the hobby approach instead of treating this as simply a game.

[JHandley]

Originally Posted by Tigercat

As for the idea about it being a good simulation finally with real graphics:

1) By the time this game goes out the graphics will be dated. Whats the point of the product supposedly appealing as something like FOF+Madden if the graphics are way worse than the latest Madden?

2)This guy doesn't exactly have the kind of experience in releasing several versions of good simulation titles that the best sport sim developers do. Whats the point of the product supposedly appealing as something like FOF+Madden if the simulation is way worse than the latest FOF?

I would think there is a high chance that this game is bad FOF + bad Madden with more customability. I said something similiar before, who cares if you can play with 6 quarters on a 140 yard field if the game is subpar in the more important aspects?

Depending on your definition of "just", this was posted just over 2 years ago and the question still isn't answered by MF.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Marauders from the gamespy code of conduct

posting topics specifically to provoke a negative response from an individual, a group or an entire community is not acceptable on ForumPlanet.

uhhh...isn't this the definition of this whole thread? and the fact that you keep bringing it back up?

[Marauders]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Insight into the mind of MF buyers.

That is a quote from an ex-football coach who is a fan of old college football.

Here is the complete quote in context:

I've been on the beta test team since 2003 and I have to say it has been fun. I look at MaxFB almost as a hobby, not a game. I enjoy doing uniform art- I use Paint Shop Pro 4 & 6. But for me, the real fun is with the PDS. I have set my plays and playbooks up to emulate the play style of the 40's up through the early 60's- ground pounding, clouds of dust, caveman football. I have the single wing, Notre Dame box formation and old T along with the 6-2 defense. The scores aren't very high but it's still fun. I also have done extensive work with editing player ratings to see their effect on game play. I have been able to get very good results- realistics scores and stats.

So yes, I'd say give MaxFb a try.

Old Coach

[Toddzilla]

Originally Posted by Marauders

That is a quote from an ex-football coach who is a fan of old college football.Here is the complete quote in context:

Nice...except that YOU CAN'T GIVE MaxFB A TRY. You have to shell out $50 to buy the game.

Sigh...ponderous.

[Antmeister]

Toddzilla, I think you would have to agree that the following message pretty much sums up our interpretation of Marauders' shenanigans.

Hey There Marauders (Right click to download)

Spoiler

Hey there Marauders
What’s it like with all that pity?
You just love this beta game
That we just know is really shitty
Get a clue.
No one can lie as much as you
We swear it’s true.

Hey there Marauders
What's wrong with the down and distance
This game just can’t add correctly
Despite continued insistence
This game blows
My quarterback can’t seem to throw?
The framerate’s low.

Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Too expensive when its free

Hey there Marauders
Defense for this game is hard
When it’s snowing in a dome
On a field that’s 400 yards
Just like they should
Linemen stand in place like they're wood
This game’s no good

Hey there Marauders
You’ve got so much left to say
But every stat that looks like gibberish
You can’t explain away
No not at all
The runner's alone but watch him fall
And where’s the ball?

Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.

Nineteen months, over a year
Stolen logos and a tent for beer
You’ve got a secret beta build to play
Other gamers make fun of you
But you just laugh, because it’s true
You can hide behind your precious NDA
Marauders you can promise us
It works for you, we’ll have to trust
But proof you never ever seem to share
And you don’t care

Hey there Maruaders
Daivd Winter’s your real good friend
Two more years, another beta patch
He’ll charge for it again
You think we’re fools
You know we all can see through you
Just like the game, you change the rules
Hey there Marauders here’s to you
This song's for you

Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Oh, here's free advertising
Oh, you've got to be joking
Oh, it’s Maximum F.B.
Represent FOFC



Written by: Toddzilla
Sung by: Antmeister
Inspired by: Marauders

[Lorena]

Ridiculous.. just ridiculous! Nice work Ant

[Coffee Warlord]

Whoo! Ant's back with the musical goodness!

[Toddzilla]

I want to cry right now...

[MikeVic]

Plain Black Ts in the house!!

[digamma]

I think that's my favorite Ant parody. Awesome.

[Antmeister]

By the way, give credit to the original writer in the spoiler tag please.

[MikeVic]

Congrats Toddzilla too!!

[Coffee Warlord]

Whoo Todd! I give it 5 beer tents out of 5!

[MikeVic]

I give it 6 beer tents out of 5!

[rkmsuf]

isn't this song against FOFC bylaws?

[cartman]

Nice.

[Antmeister]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Plain Black Ts in the house!!

LOL!

[Eaglesfan27]

I can't wait to get home from work tonight, so I can listen to this masterpiece from Antmeister.

[Passacaglia]

I don't recognize the song, but that was hilarious!

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Marauders

That is a quote from an ex-football coach who is a fan of old college football.

Here is the complete quote in context:

I guess that's my problem Marauders. One of my hobbies is gaming. I don't have a single GAME that's a hobby.

I suppose that could change if one game was so consuming that it got its hooks in me and didn't let go. (like maybe how WOW is to some people)

But to have a hobby for a single game that causes me to put in hours and hours just so I can get realistic stats? Forget it. There are other games I'll spend time on. When you think MaxFB is a game worthy of me calling it a hobby, let me know where I can pick the demo up and I'll give it a shot. Now? Sorry, it's not close.

[Lorena]

Originally Posted by Antmeister

By the way, give credit to the original writer in the spoiler tag please.

Indeed, great lyrics Todd!!

[Toddzilla]

Many thanks - all props to Ant for the production

[sabotai]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I don't recognize the song, but that was hilarious!

It's a sappy love song called "Hey There Delilah". Here's the youtube of the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJtYqBYCV8

[JeeberD]

Awesomeness. Great work, Ant and Todd...

[KWhit]

That was funny guys.

Thumbs up!

[KWhit]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I give it 6 beer tents out of 5!

[DaddyTorgo]

OMFG!!

Ant...that's hilarious!!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Finally listened to it. Brilliant work by both of you gentlemen.

[Neuqua]

Wow, bravo!

[ice4277]

Cheers, that was incredible.

[Lorena]

Originally Posted by sabotai

It's a sappy love song called "Hey There Delilah". Here's the youtube of the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJtYqBYCV8

Hahaha, indeed, very sappy.

[Antmeister]

Added the usual download link for those who are blocking out Flash.

[Bee]

That's freaking hilarious.

Good job Ant and Todd.

[Dutch]

GOLD!

Thanks again, Ant, you rock.

[Bubba Wheels]

Good Lord in heaven! What have all you 'nattering nabobs of negativity' done to my thread!!!

[Toddzilla]

Bubba's back!...and quoting Spiro Agnew no less...indeed all is right with the world.

[Antmeister]

If Bubba Wheels somehow gets this thread locked with him having the last post, that will be the Circle of Life for this thread. It is unbelievable that this thread is over 2 years old already.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Antmeister

It is unbelievable that this thread is over 2 years old already.

Don't you mean "just over" one year old?

[Antmeister]

Originally Posted by cartman

Don't you mean "just over" one year old?

Dammit, I forgot there was more than one definition of "just".

[Apathetic Lurker]

God, this thread is so much fun I just might have to be a guinea pig and get this damn thing.......Must fight urge to go over to the dark side.....

[Toddzilla]

Originally Posted by Antmeister

Dammit, I forgot there was more than one definition of "just".

I know - thats why the original lyric was "Nineteen months, just over a year"

[EagleFan]

Great work Ant and Todd!!! You guys rock!

[Crim]

That was brilliance, Ant and Todd. That was old-school Maximum Football???thread hilarity.

[AZSpeechCoach]

Great job Ant and Toddzilla. Lily sends her congrats as well.