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My 2000 post celebration thread - insert effort here

Postby Tuomas on Wed May 17, 2006 6:09 pm

First I thought of not doing this (really) but since today at work I have nothing to do, my boss ain't here and I happened to get my 2000th post, I decided to make a celebration thread for myself, yay.

What now follows is a brief look back at my history of NBA Live gaming and NLSC.

The first basketball game I installed on my reliable Pentium 533 (that I still have) was NBA Live 2000. This was the year I really got into NBA as well, I remember those Vince Carter dunk contest clips from NBA.com. Crappy AVI, I still have them on my hd. Anyway, NBA Live 2000 was one of the greatest basketball games ever. I even bought a dvd edition later. But the game was great. It was so fun, the grapchics at the time were great and Jordan was in the game! I had many great memories from that game and managed to make a couple of patches last year.

NBA Live 2001 however was better in my opinion. Yea, I might seem crazy but to me it was a NBA gamers dream come true at the time. Visually the game took big leaps forward. EA could have easily took 2001's player models and put them into 2005 or even 06 and it would have looked good. I wasted a lot of time in this game and some of my favourite gaming moments are Live 2001 related. I had a franchise that went all the way to 2010.
Live 2001 was the first game I tried patching. Well at first I of course downloaded stuff from NLSC, Tony's and Steve's sites. It was fantastic to have a real Jordan in the Wizards' lineup instead of a created one. Tony's jersey and cyberface patches were something close to art. But I fucked up my game when I installed skin patches using blotch, and the dbf files got messed up. So I dropped the game for a while since many players had the gray skin and I didn't know how to fix it.

After Live 2002 came 2003, and for a while it was fun. The game itself could have been a new streetball game from EA. That's why NBA Live Street had the perfect timing. I made most of my patches for 2003. The game was easy to patch and due to that there was lots of patchers around. I had my own site that I used to release mine, then I submitted the files to the NLSC via the submit form. One day I got a e-mail from Tony Huml and he asked my why I wasn't announcing my work in NLSC and .org forums. Well, he basically showed me these forums. After that I started to visit this community regularly.

Live 2004 was a great game in my opinion, it made the necessary steps to establish a solid NBA Simulator franchise, breaking away from 2003's arcadish feel. 2004 didn't run well on my pc so I never got to play it much and never patched it much either.

2005 was the dunk contest, but the game itself disappointed me very much. The only thing that really satisfied me was the cyberfaces. But the game itself was something I don't want to go back to. I'd rather play 2001 or 2000 anyday. Same goes for 06 that I don't have, but have played at my friend.
I yesterday got NBA2k6 and EA Sports needs to step up. There are somethings that Live still does better, maybe through experience but 2k is moving forward faster than EA.


Now when I first started to post here, it was all about the patches for a while. I posted previews a bit before the release, took the comments and worked on the patch a bit. Then I started posting in General Talk and soon began browsing the whole forum. I still had my own site going that had my patches, but since the server was supposed to remove my account (which it never did, my site is still there), I joined Livedesing with Mitch, Ahmad and Kobe8Rice41. Later on I got asked to join NLSC and I accepted, it felt great to join a site that has been there since day one. JCLive was another project that unfortunately quietly faded away.

NLSC has always been a great community no matter what. I'm not sure what's the reason for that, maybe it has been lucky to have the best moderators and administrators, I don't know. I remember browsing the forum back in the black and blue days but I never registered. I registered to the first phpbb, the silver and orange (!!!) version. But it seems here that people are very genuine and willing to talk about almost anything. I read and post on another forums too, but they don't have that same feeling that NLSC has. I remember some of the funniest things I've ever read here at NLSC. It's just an internet messageboard, but a good one (Y)
Three years might not be that long for some of you, but for me on an internet forum, it is rather lot. It's like high school (!)


Now for the shoutouts:

I would like to thank everyone that has made my time here at NLSC so fun and enjoyable, here it goes

Tim, Lutz and Brien, of course, they started it. I never talked to them or anything but the work they had put in has to be appreciated.

Tony: What can I say about this guy that people don't know already. Best.Patcher.Ever.EVER! Some people waited his patches like children wait christmas presents. His 2001, 2003, 2004 stuff is unmatched. He and photoshop would have brought EA down singlehandedly, one of the guys they should recognize.

Andrew: The coolest admin I've ever seen. Always helping everyone, never disrespecting anyone. I hope that you continue to run NLSC for a while.

Andreas: One of the best guys around here. It's been fun talking to you everytime. And the shoes... too bad I haven't had the newer Lives to use the shoes myself.

Dramacydal: It was and is great having you around (Y) I liked talking to you on msn. Great guy (Y) Let's hope Philadelphia manages to get into the playoffs next year.

Jackal: Whatever happened to JCLive? Oh well, you're a great guy and a great poster and always manage to give something to think about.

Cameron: You're one of the funniest guys I've talked with on msn :D I liked what we tried to do with JCLive but hah, things happen. Yeyy Toronto.

Nick:: You seem like a funny guy, althought I've never talked to you, you're one of the best and funniest posters around. To me at least.

Yohance: Been around here forever, I remember reading your posts the first day I got here. I remember the freestyle thread as well.

Tales: I'm not sure if I ever talked to him or not. But he was a great poster nonetheless. Funny too.

Cocobee: He was the guy that gave me a first impression of NLSC's friendly atmosphere. I remember me and Filip dissing the pinoy thread, but it took only one apologize, me and Cocobee were cool after that.

Colin: Have I ever talked to you via msn? I don't remember. Anyways you've always been a great poster in my opinion and one of those Phoenix fans that I actually don't dislike.

Steve: A great great patcher. He made the best shoes ever from Live 2000 to 2004 or something. Unbelieavble stuff. One of the guys EA should hire.

RuffRyder aka The Black Death: I might need a brain check soon, have I talked to you msn? You're a good poster (Y) I remember we started posting about the same time.

Jae: I don't know what's your impression of me, I've never talked to you, but since you're such a dominant force here nowadays, you deserve a shoutout.

Cklitsie: For some reason I like to see you posting here. I liked your patches, that's something I remember but I don't remember what patches were yours (???)

Mikki: Although not the always the best poster, the powerhouse of Live 04 and 05 patching. I can't believe how you managed to release that many patches. Something worth mentioning and more (Y)

Filip: Not maybe the most literate poster, but I liked talking to you via msn. Great guy (Y)

Jowe: Best jersey patcher ever. I remember posters drooling for your newest upcoming jersey texture! That's something :D

Alexboom: Great poster (Y) I love your Live 200 repping. How long are you going to keep Alexsite up? Still play WolfET? I didn't find the server you use, might have to change my filters (N)

Benji: I wasn't around here too early and have just learned how you have been involved in the community, but nbalive.org at the start seemed as miraculous as Miami's roster at the start of this season. Your roster patches are great (Y)

Seraph: Your total shoe patch saved my NBA Live 2005 experience. Thanks.

bchogan: Master of o-editing, best court patches. Rucker Park, pinnacle of NBA Live patching.



Names only, some guys I knew/have seen posting for a while now or/and done something to the community that I aprreciate:

Mitch
Ahmad aka Madskillionaire
Kobe8Rice41
David
Boyk (I don't remember what his last username was since it as so weird, something Laddaskobe8 or something)
Matt
Matthew
Dragon
BHZMafia
Drex
air gordon
Null17
The Goat
j.23
Old School Fool
Sauru
Stevan
GloveGuy
PiksS
KevC
Metsis
magius
Little Big Man
Repole
Mr. Shane
Rens
Robby
Rune
DAnet
lilvc22
Jose
Alex


Names only, some guys I don't know that well, or are simply because of their post count. Doesn't matter, I still like to see you post. There is a reason you are on this list.
Sit
Jing
Riot
Cyanide
Jugs
The X
SkipToMy_Lou
Homer! I actually talked to him on msn. Horror online.
Mazzocchi
Sam.
Kob Master
VanK
Donatello
LegoTP
Cloudy
Qballer
Peachy
Scubilete
Scary Hedo!!
joemimic
Big Answer
Marquis
PoliceLineDoNotCross
sibo
kruPac
Shadyon
Macca
LouisvilleLip
Dert
devastator
Kobe4MVP


And if one of you old timers feel that I don't have an old timer included, I didn't know him, so therefore why should I give a shoutout?


And finally, some not so favourite members:

Kenkaian - Has this guy ever released a patch?
MikeBibby - This guy made my laugh, and aspiring artist/pimp/hustler/thug/rapper who just happened to drop by.
CoolMAC - (N)
Homor
Frank Castle



Now I might have forgotten someone, but if I remember who, I will add if necessary.


NLSC!
Next stop at 5000 :P yea right.
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Postby Tuomas on Wed May 17, 2006 6:12 pm

goddamn! internal server error and double post :P how ironic can you get!
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Postby J@3 on Wed May 17, 2006 6:12 pm

Congrats (Y) I used to think you were a spammer, I wasn't really a big fan... this was about a year and a half ago but you've really improved since then, you've gone from being "That idiot" to one of my favourite posters :lol: so well done. Which thread do you want me to delete?
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Postby Jugs on Wed May 17, 2006 6:29 pm

Congratulations on the 2000 posts Tuomas, Live 2001 is the bomb.

Thanks for the name-out.
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Postby Fitzy on Wed May 17, 2006 6:51 pm

dude you gave everyone a shoutout here except me! :cry:
well done on 2000 anyway
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Postby Marquis on Wed May 17, 2006 7:18 pm

Congrats on 2000 (Y)
Thanks for the shoutout
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Postby Fenix on Wed May 17, 2006 7:22 pm

U kool, mi kool, wi kool.

Congrats (Y).

Edit: sorry for my lack of fresh ideas when it comes to posting in a shoutout thread or my sorry attempts at humour, but I think 'congrats' completely serves its meaning.
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Postby Andrew on Wed May 17, 2006 8:44 pm

Thanks for the shoutout. :) Congrats on 2000 and the work you've done, glad to have you on the team after being a regular contributor to the NLSC for at least a year before that. Personally I can't go back and play the older Lives on a regular basis since there's almost always something about the current game I find better and despite my gripes have still enjoyed the latest releases, but nice work keeping 2001 alive with your Franchise thread. (Y)
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Postby Andreas Dahl on Wed May 17, 2006 9:05 pm

Congrats Tuomas (y) And thanks for the shoutout. I appreciate it :) I'm hoping that you'll start up patching again next year..

Oh, and this is probably the only shoutout thread in a while now I haven't found annoying, good job :wink:
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Postby Pera on Wed May 17, 2006 9:31 pm

Congrats Toumas (Y) .Hope you can still manage the live 2001 dynasty.
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Postby The X on Wed May 17, 2006 11:00 pm

congrats....I don't really know you & you don't really know me as our paths have never crossed, but I've seen your name around & figured you were a good member in the community (Y)
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Postby Dramacydal on Wed May 17, 2006 11:03 pm

Congratulations Tuomas, it's great to see you posting quite frequently these days. (Y) :beer: :bday: :applaud:

Man I still can remember when you had your own site and forums, which both were pretty nice. Your patches were the shit, honestly, your Iverson patch version 5 for Live 2003 is, in my eyes, the best player update ever. And yeah, I really enjoyed talking to you on msn, I'm definetely gonna get at you the next time we're both online again, especially now that I found out why couldn't get on msn for the last couple of months, lol.

Let's hope Philadelphia manages to get into the playoffs next year.

I have nothing to add to that. :shifty:

Anyways, it's great having you around, just make sure you'll stay a while.
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Postby Jing on Thu May 18, 2006 3:50 am

swet man, and congrats on getting 2K. i remember mostly intelligent posts and stuff lol
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Postby Unrestrict3D on Thu May 18, 2006 3:52 am

Congratulations on your 2,000th post, Tuomas. I, too, feel the same way
about NLSC - first I was here for the patches (I didn't really post, just
visited) but here lately I've found myself visiting and posting quite
often. This is isn't the only forum/website that I visit but it is the
only one that I bother to post at because I do think the
members, for the most part, are great and it doesn't
hurt that the forum is based around my favorite
thing of all time, good ol' basketball.
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Postby cyanide on Thu May 18, 2006 4:28 am

Congrats Tuomas! I didn't notice you posting around until sometime last month when you made some really insightful and brilliant posts that earned my respect. Hope to see you posting around more often! (y)
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Postby Cable on Thu May 18, 2006 4:45 am

You're the first guy I've seen not to have Jae in the first three shoutouts. :P

Congrats man. (Y)

Do Unrestrict3D's posts bug the hell outta anyone else? :shake:
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Postby j.23 on Thu May 18, 2006 5:12 am

congrats on 2k :)
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Postby Unrestrict3D on Thu May 18, 2006 5:28 am

Cable Guy wrote:Do Unrestrict3D's posts bug the hell outta anyone else? :shake:


Are you serious, why do my posts bug you? Oh, if you don't like
reading my posts then there's always that second option to
not read - it's not like your being forced to read my posts.

I find it funny how only Canadians, so far, have called me
out - it's no wonder the United States dislikes Canada
(judging from firsthand experience right here at
NLSC and out in the real world).
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Postby cklitsie on Thu May 18, 2006 5:49 am

Congrats Tuomas.

Let take a shot at the 'state of the community' once more.. kind of sad but probably 60% of the current regulars wouldn't know who Finnboy is..
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Postby magius on Thu May 18, 2006 6:05 am

congratulations, i didn't read the whole thing or if i have a 'shoutout,' but i know your a great guy. :wink:
Are you serious, why do my posts bug you? Oh, if you don't like
reading my posts then there's always that second option to
not read - it's not like your being forced to read my posts.

I find it funny how only Canadians, so far, have called me
out - it's no wonder the United States dislikes Canada
(judging from firsthand experience right here at
NLSC and out in the real world).

I find it funny how an American has the audacity to insult Canadians AND Australians (in another thread), when in fact it is his own obese nation that emits a putrid smell around the world. It's no wonder the United States dislike Canada? Ironic. Its no wonder everyone else dislikes the United States.

sorry, but i had to reply to this. Disregard it and continue praising tuomas.
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Postby Buckley on Thu May 18, 2006 6:12 am

Hey man....congrats on 2k...and keep going with that Live 2001 dynasty
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Postby Ruff Ryder on Thu May 18, 2006 6:15 am

cklitsie wrote:Congrats Tuomas.

Let take a shot at the 'state of the community' once more.. kind of sad but probably 60% of the current regulars wouldn't know who Finnboy is..

:lol:

Congrats. (Y) I remember when I first got Live 2003 for PC I went to like every single "sub-site" and downloaded a wazoo of patches. I remember specifically going to your section and seeing a whole shitload of patches on the left side. Not all of em had previews, but I remember you had a kickass allen iverson lol.
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Postby Unrestrict3D on Thu May 18, 2006 6:18 am

magius wrote:I find it funny how an American has the audacity to insult Canadians AND Australians (in another thread), when in fact it is his own obese nation that emits a putrid smell around the world. It's no wonder the United States dislike Canada? Ironic. Its no wonder everyone else dislikes the United States..


I treat everyone the same regardless of race or nationality until they decide to
be a forum hoodlum. I find it amusing in that the only ones to attack me
are international members. I have friends and family from all kinds
of different parts of the world - I don't just take a shot at
someone for being a certain nationality. Keep on
conceiving us Americans as being that 'putrid
smell around the world', no country
is perfect.
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Postby Cable on Thu May 18, 2006 6:20 am

It's that stupid way you cut off sentances and start a new line that bugs me. It has nothing to do with your being American and me Canadian. I'll prove it. :?

How many here don't like the small font and the skipping lines thing?
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Postby Ruff Ryder on Thu May 18, 2006 6:22 am

I think the only reason some people don't like seeing your posts
is because they're in a wierd "poetic" format. It gets kinda weird
and boring and repetitive after a while. It's like we're taking
breaths at the end of every single line that you type,
regardless if it is in the middle of the sentence.
Understand what I mean now? It's just
a tad bit destracting.
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