EA Sport "NFL HEAD COACH" - Page 10

MizzouRah · 05-29-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Only 3 more weeks until release! I'm looking forward to this more than NCAA or Madden (which I probably won't get this year.)

I'm counting on you to either sell me, or turn me away.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-29-2006, 10:02 PM

I'm still undecided about preordering this one. I'll probably do it, but I'm running out of time.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-29-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm counting on you to either sell me, or turn me away.

I'll try not to disappoint

CraigSca · 05-29-2006, 10:31 PM

Wow, I really can't say that same. Despite past disappointments, I'm still looking forward to the next NCAA the most, especially since it'll run on the PSP.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-29-2006, 10:58 PM

I'm looking forward to NCAA too (and have pre-ordered that also.) I'm just going to try to hold out against getting Madden, particularly if this game is good.

FBPro · 05-29-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

.......I'm still looking forward to the next NCAA the most, especially since it'll run on the PSP.

Oh yeah, can't wait for this.....MLB 06 the show has really impressed me on the PSP hoping NCAA will do this same.

ice4277 · 05-30-2006, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Only 3 more weeks until release! I'm looking forward to this more than NCAA or Madden (which I probably won't get this year.)

Same here. But I'm hoping its because I'm so in love with Head Coach that I won't have time to play the others, rather than so fed up with EA that I never want to look at another of their titles again

MizzouRah · 05-30-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I'll try not to disappoint

I trust your opinion. Did you say you're getting the pc version?

Eaglesfan27 · 05-30-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I trust your opinion. Did you say you're getting the pc version?

Yeah, I'm getting the PC version.

MizzouRah · 05-30-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yeah, I'm getting the PC version.

Excellent!!

I would love for this game to be great. (crosses fingers)

Blade6119 · 05-30-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Excellent!!

I would love for this game to be great. (crosses fingers)

I hope so to, i cant wait for your next 1 and 1/2 year dynasty!!!

MizzouRah · 05-30-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

I hope so to, i cant wait for your next 1 and 1/2 year dynasty!!!

I will get to my Rams Super Bowl!! ..and well, you know once college football starts...

Eaglesfan27 · 05-31-2006, 09:00 PM

IGN has the next 5 coaches of all time (#20-16) up on their website. #19 is a big surprise to me. One because I didn't think they would include active coaches. Secondly, because I wouldn't put him in the top 20.

http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710682p1.html

tanglewood · 05-31-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

IGN has the next 5 coaches of all time (#20-16) up on their website. #19 is a big surprise to me. One because I didn't think they would include active coaches. Secondly, because I wouldn't put him in the top 20.

http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710682p1.html

Madden should be higher than 16. He's a top 10 easily IMHO.

WVUFAN · 05-31-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tanglewood

Madden should be higher than 16. He's a top 10 easily IMHO.

Shouldn't be in the Top 15. He only won 1 Super Bowl, and wasn't coach long enough really to make an impact. Jimmy Johnson was a better coach than Madden.

tanglewood · 05-31-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WVUFAN

Shouldn't be in the Top 15. He only won 1 Super Bowl, and wasn't coach long enough really to make an impact. Jimmy Johnson was a better coach than Madden.

Highest winning percentage in history and he went out whilst still at the top, who knows what could've happened if he stayed on. The only reason he didn't win more than one ring were the absolutely incredible Steeler teams that they kept meeting in the AFC Championship game. Any other era and his Raiders make at least three Super Bowls.

KeyserSoze · 06-01-2006, 02:11 AM

I think it was asked but I haven't found the answer. Did we now the req of the game to PC?

Groundhog · 06-01-2006, 07:10 AM

I haven't seen the reqs, but I imagine that if you can run Madden 2006, you'll have no probs running this.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-01-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I've seen these system requirements listed a few places, so they should be close to correct:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

CD ROM: 16X
CPU Speed: 933MHz
Disk Space: 2.0GB
Display: AGP Video Card, NVIDIA GeForce 3 +, ATI Radeon 8500 +
Memory (RAM): 256MB +
Operating System Compatibility: Win98/ME/2000/XP, Not Mac Compatible

As far as Xbox 360 compatibility, it will not be compatible at release, but might eventually be added.

I'm buying for the PC.

Re-posted from last page for those asking about computer specifications. I've seen these quoted on several pages, so they appear to be correct.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-01-2006, 11:58 PM

Dola -

Another Update by Jrob is up on IGN:

http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710969p1.html

Pros:

- Sounds cool that the Colts' offense looked like their real life counterpart.

- I like the sound of the training camp and having limited opportunities to run plays.

- It sounds like the AI might adjust somewhat realistically to your play calls.

Cons:

- Might be an early build, but the draft sounds odd. Ernie Sims shouldn't be available in the 2nd round unless there is a significant "X-Factor."

- I don't like that the AI automatically puts late round draft picks into FA if your roster is too full. Of course, that can be avoided with some forethought.

- No overtime in preseason games?!? Starters play the whole game in pre-season? Madden had those issues correct, and it seems a big step back to not have them correct in this game.

Oh well, I'm still (perhaps foolishly) very excited to start playing this game in under 3 weeks.

jonesz · 06-02-2006, 12:01 PM

[quote=Eaglesfan27]

- I don't like that the AI automatically puts late round draft picks into FA if your roster is too full. Of course, that can be avoided with some forethought.

[quote]

This is the kind of stupid design decisions that really piss me off in a game. My guess it was fairly difficult to code the logic of expanded rosters, so they just left it out. I guess it can be avoided with some forethought, but I'm not sure how exactly unless you cut the exact postions that you plan to draft. Otherwise you'll have to cut others after the draft and sign some free agents as fill-ins. That could cause some salary cap issues as well. Grrr.

MizzouRah · 06-02-2006, 02:04 PM

From Bill Abner, that lucky dog:

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NFL Head Coach

The PC version of this is also in-hand but it is back-burnered until the OOTP review. A management game on 3 CDS!

Eaglesfan27 · 06-02-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

From Bill Abner, that lucky dog:

3 CD's? Sweet! I can't wait for the 20th.

stevew · 06-02-2006, 02:18 PM

Why can't we get games on one single DVD. Jeez, almost every computer has a DVD rom these days. They keep giving us the equivalent of 8 tracks for goodness sakes. I may just directDrive it if it's possible, instead of having to deal with managing CD's.

ice4277 · 06-02-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Why can't we get games on one single DVD. Jeez, almost every computer has a DVD rom these days. They keep giving us the equivalent of 8 tracks for goodness sakes. I may just directDrive it if it's possible, instead of having to deal with managing CD's.

I just installed my first PC DVD drive today. Hadn't really had a need before. *Shurg*

WVUFAN · 06-02-2006, 11:01 PM

I agree with SteveW -- a DVD version should at least be an option.

aran · 06-03-2006, 12:05 AM

3 CDs for a management game? Wow. I definitely agree with the DVD sentiments. They should just put any game larger than 2 CDs onto DVD by default and make less of the CD versions than the DVD. If you want to buy DVD versions of games now, you have to pay around an extra $10. It's almost worth it sometimes (Call of Duty 2. 6 CDs? Yeah, right.), but $10 more is a little steep when the game is already $50.

JeeberD · 06-03-2006, 05:19 PM

I don't have a DVD drive...

Eaglesfan27 · 06-03-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I don't have a DVD drive...

At least you don't need one for this game

Darkiller · 06-03-2006, 06:00 PM

getting closer to release date...
The game probably won't be distributed in France so I'll have to find a way to buy it online on a site where they allow the internation video game shipping (which happens less and less nowadays...)

Emiliano · 06-04-2006, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkiller

getting closer to release date...
The game probably won't be distributed in France so I'll have to find a way to buy it online on a site where they allow the internation video game shipping (which happens less and less nowadays...)

Obviously, I'm in the same boat as you. Usually, I order Xbox USA games from Tronix. They're based in NY, they offer a great service. For 15 $ you can get your games shipped with FedEx, they arrive in 2 days and you can track them. This will be the third year I order NCAA/Madden from them, never had a problem. Last year, I even got NCAA 2006 on the US release date, because I had pre-ordered.
It's, like, about a month that I check the site every day, searching for the Head Coach pre-order, but they still don't have it. I really hope it will be available soon.
As for other sites, I know EB Games and Gamestop offer international service, but they want 25 $ only for shipping, and I don't know how much will it takes for the games to arrive. Also, check out DVDBoxOffice, Canadian site. I know it's very reliable, but I've never tried it.

Darkiller · 06-04-2006, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Emiliano

Obviously, I'm in the same boat as you. Usually, I order Xbox USA games from Tronix. They're based in NY, they offer a great service. For 15 $ you can get your games shipped with FedEx, they arrive in 2 days and you can track them. This will be the third year I order NCAA/Madden from them, never had a problem. Last year, I even got NCAA 2006 on the US release date, because I had pre-ordered.
It's, like, about a month that I check the site every day, searching for the Head Coach pre-order, but they still don't have it. I really hope it will be available soon.
As for other sites, I know EB Games and Gamestop offer international service, but they want 25 $ only for shipping, and I don't know how much will it takes for the games to arrive. Also, check out DVDBoxOffice, Canadian site. I know it's very reliable, but I've never tried it.

Thx a LOT for these infos !!

Emiliano · 06-04-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkiller

Thx a LOT for these infos !!

You're welcome.

Life is tough for Euro guys when it comes to football games...

We gotta help each other out!

Well, at least FM is still released here first...

Or not???

SegRat · 06-06-2006, 01:53 PM

gametrailers.com has a new vid up. This time they are showing some gameplay.

mattyeah · 06-07-2006, 05:05 AM

Don't know if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if Head Coach will be getting a PAL release or if it'll be NTSC only?

Emiliano · 06-07-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyeah

Don't know if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if Head Coach will be getting a PAL release or if it'll be NTSC only?

I don't have the exact source right now, but I think I've read somewhere that Head Coach will be a NTSC-only release. I'm not 100% sure, but let's face it: I really don't think EA is gonna sell something like this (a first-generation, American football, strategy type of game) in Europe. Gee, it's hard to find Madden in stores here, even months after release!

FBPro · 06-07-2006, 12:26 PM

Well, I broke down and pre-ordered this one from Gamestop yesterday.

Hurst2112 · 06-07-2006, 12:30 PM

What are the chances of a Best Buy having this title day of release? There is one across the street from one of my jobs. Smaller store but I would think it would be available.

Hurst2112 · 06-07-2006, 12:32 PM

dola:

BB has it on their site. Also says that it will be available for in store pickup. I'm going this route I guess.

FBPro · 06-07-2006, 12:40 PM

Gamestop is slated to have it 6/21.

Hurst2112 · 06-07-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FBPro

Gamestop is slated to have it 6/21.

Since when do games get released on Wednesdays? Thought it was mostly a Thursday thing.

Hurst2112 · 06-07-2006, 12:47 PM

so, it appears that BB is getting the xbox version in july. also, the PS2 version has a release of 6/23. They advertise the pc version as 1 disc but from what you guys are saying, that is incorrect?

FBPro · 06-07-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

Since when do games get released on Wednesdays? Thought it was mostly a Thursday thing.

HeadCoach site says released 6/20(Tuesday) which is when games like Madden/NCAA, etc have been released in the past few years.

dervack · 06-07-2006, 01:17 PM

Tuesday Shipping, Wednesday in stores I would imagine.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-07-2006, 01:18 PM

My local gamestop has said it will ship Tuesday and that I should have it by Weds. morning.

Hurst2112 · 06-07-2006, 01:27 PM

shit. that sucks. the bosses go to their golf league on tuesdays.

AgustusM · 06-07-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

Since when do games get released on Wednesdays? Thought it was mostly a Thursday thing.

games, music - pretty much all ship on Tuesday's. No idea why, but it is pretty standard.

Super Ugly · 06-07-2006, 02:46 PM

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Don't know if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if Head Coach will be getting a PAL release or if it'll be NTSC only?

I doubt whether it will get a PAL release, but if you have a PC then it shouldn't make a difference, because it's only consoles that are affected. I hope I'm not wrong on that ...

Antmeister · 06-07-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SegRat

gametrailers.com has a new vid up. This time they are showing some gameplay.

Ok, those new trailers has gotten me all excited, but I would still like to see some videos of the war room and screens of what you do on the off days. Either way, I can't wait to see what others are going to say about this. As much as I want to preorder it, I still have a small ounce of pessimism that is preventing me from doing so.

MizzouRah · 06-07-2006, 06:26 PM

I would be willing to bet the impressions thread for this game is going to be huge. There just seems to be alot in this football game.

05-29-2006, 10:02 PM	#452
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'm still undecided about preordering this one. I'll probably do it, but I'm running out of time. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-29-2006, 10:31 PM	#454
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Wow, I really can't say that same. Despite past disappointments, I'm still looking forward to the next NCAA the most, especially since it'll run on the PSP. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

05-29-2006, 10:58 PM	#455
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05-31-2006, 09:00 PM	#463
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	IGN has the next 5 coaches of all time (#20-16) up on their website. #19 is a big surprise to me. One because I didn't think they would include active coaches. Secondly, because I wouldn't put him in the top 20. http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710682p1.html __________________ 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.

06-01-2006, 07:10 AM	#468
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06-01-2006, 02:11 AM	#467
KeyserSoze H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spain	I think it was asked but I haven't found the answer. Did we now the req of the game to PC?

06-01-2006, 11:58 PM	#470
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola - Another Update by Jrob is up on IGN: http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710969p1.html Pros: - Sounds cool that the Colts' offense looked like their real life counterpart. - I like the sound of the training camp and having limited opportunities to run plays. - It sounds like the AI might adjust somewhat realistically to your play calls. Cons: - Might be an early build, but the draft sounds odd. Ernie Sims shouldn't be available in the 2nd round unless there is a significant "X-Factor." - I don't like that the AI automatically puts late round draft picks into FA if your roster is too full. Of course, that can be avoided with some forethought. - No overtime in preseason games?!? Starters play the whole game in pre-season? Madden had those issues correct, and it seems a big step back to not have them correct in this game. Oh well, I'm still (perhaps foolishly) very excited to start playing this game in under 3 weeks. __________________ 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.

06-02-2006, 12:01 PM	#471
jonesz Mascot Join Date: Nov 2000	[quote=Eaglesfan27] - I don't like that the AI automatically puts late round draft picks into FA if your roster is too full. Of course, that can be avoided with some forethought. [quote] This is the kind of stupid design decisions that really piss me off in a game. My guess it was fairly difficult to code the logic of expanded rosters, so they just left it out. I guess it can be avoided with some forethought, but I'm not sure how exactly unless you cut the exact postions that you plan to draft. Otherwise you'll have to cut others after the draft and sign some free agents as fill-ins. That could cause some salary cap issues as well. Grrr. Last edited by jonesz : 06-02-2006 at 12:02 PM.

06-02-2006, 02:18 PM	#474
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Why can't we get games on one single DVD. Jeez, almost every computer has a DVD rom these days. They keep giving us the equivalent of 8 tracks for goodness sakes. I may just directDrive it if it's possible, instead of having to deal with managing CD's.

06-02-2006, 11:01 PM	#476
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	I agree with SteveW -- a DVD version should at least be an option. __________________

06-03-2006, 12:05 AM	#477
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	3 CDs for a management game? Wow. I definitely agree with the DVD sentiments. They should just put any game larger than 2 CDs onto DVD by default and make less of the CD versions than the DVD. If you want to buy DVD versions of games now, you have to pay around an extra $10. It's almost worth it sometimes (Call of Duty 2. 6 CDs? Yeah, right.), but $10 more is a little steep when the game is already $50.

06-03-2006, 05:19 PM	#478
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06-03-2006, 06:00 PM	#480
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	getting closer to release date... The game probably won't be distributed in France so I'll have to find a way to buy it online on a site where they allow the internation video game shipping (which happens less and less nowadays...) __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

06-06-2006, 01:53 PM	#484
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06-07-2006, 05:05 AM	#485
mattyeah n00b Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia	NTSC only? Don't know if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if Head Coach will be getting a PAL release or if it'll be NTSC only?

06-07-2006, 12:26 PM	#487
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06-07-2006, 12:30 PM	#488
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06-07-2006, 12:32 PM	#489
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	dola: BB has it on their site. Also says that it will be available for in store pickup. I'm going this route I guess. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

06-07-2006, 12:40 PM	#490
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	Gamestop is slated to have it 6/21. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

06-07-2006, 12:47 PM	#492
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	so, it appears that BB is getting the xbox version in july. also, the PS2 version has a release of 6/23. They advertise the pc version as 1 disc but from what you guys are saying, that is incorrect? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

06-07-2006, 01:17 PM	#494
dervack College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2005	Tuesday Shipping, Wednesday in stores I would imagine.

06-07-2006, 01:18 PM	#495
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My local gamestop has said it will ship Tuesday and that I should have it by Weds. morning. __________________ 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.

06-07-2006, 01:27 PM	#496
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	shit. that sucks. the bosses go to their golf league on tuesdays. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

06-07-2006, 06:26 PM	#500
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I would be willing to bet the impressions thread for this game is going to be huge. There just seems to be alot in this football game.

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