How to install patches in NBA Live 2005

This tutorial explains the basic in replacing graphic files in .viv formats. This will teach people who want to learn how to add new cyberfaces, jerseys, shoes, etc. in NBA live 2005. The example below will show you how to install a cyberface.

This particular method involves permanently replacing EA's original art.

Step 1: Download the following tools - they should be available @ http://www.nba-live.com or http://www.nbalive.org

EA Graphics Editor
FshX - this is not necessarily needed but it is used to import graphics into an existing .fsh file

Step 2: Download the patch you want.



Step 3: Open your downloaded file using WinZip and extract the files inside to your Desktop.





Step 4: Open EA Graphics Editor, click on File > Open and look for the plyrface.viv file. It should be located in sgsm\players folders inside your main NBA Live 2005 folder.



Step 5: Click on Tools > Import Wizard > Add files.. > Add > Select your cyberface files (in this case, shoneal and shonealr) > Next > Finished



Step 6: All done! Open your game and this should be your final result for the new cyberface.



This is basically the same concept for every patch. I hope that this tutorial has helped you to learn more about the basics of NBA Live patch installation and how they work.

I kind of understand. Everything after step 3 I can't get to work. Can anyone help me.

I'm using BGUI so I want to see how it would look after you extract the file

I kind of understand. Everything after step 3 I can't get to work. Can anyone help me.

Open C:\NBA Live 2005\sgsm\players\plyrface.viv (your directory folder could be different but the bold part is what needs to be at the end) with EA Graphics Editor.

I dont see a "sgsm" folder

Only folders I see is configs
database
gamestats
saves
screenshots
settings

This is confusing

I dont see a "sgsm" folder

Only folders I see is configs
database
gamestats
saves
screenshots
settings

This is confusing

It's not in the My Documents folder. It's in the C:\ drive.

Thanks a bunch, I found it

HuskiesCeltics you're a total IDIOT!!!

Damn damn damn !!!!!

I'M SHOCKED :shock:

When i open the tidunca.fsh, the image did not appear, only blank!...What seems to be the problem with my EA GRAPH?

When i open the tidunca.fsh, the image did not appear, only blank!...What seems to be the problem with my EA GRAPH?

You have to extract tidunca.fsh out of the .viv and open it with FshX.

Does last year's version of EAGraph work for 2005

I just got Live 2005 for Christmas, so I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

could someone tell me where can i find a tutorial where it explain how a ciberface is created or insert it in the NBA 2005, please?
P.D:I would thank for any information is spanish
P.D2. Sorry, my english is too bad

The easiest way to bring your cyberface is to place the files in your sgsm folder.C:\Program Files\EA SPORTS\NBA LIVE 2005\sgsm

Can you download a patch for PS2, or is it only for computer the downloading?

Can you download a patch for PS2, or is it only for computer the downloading?

Just computer unless you have a modded PS2.

Can you download a patch for PS2, or is it only for computer the downloading?

Just computer unless you have a modded PS2.

wat do ya mean with moded ps2???

"You have to extract tidunca.fsh out of the .viv and open it with FshX."

Is this the only way?

I got a question, excactly 2 but one follows the other, a/ is it possible to change your playerfaces in a dynasty game, i know how to add one to the sgsm, but when i put one in a savegame of me, it doesn't work, please tell me how to do that, if it's even impossible.....gracias

Why can't I save it as a Winzip file?

if you place a cyberface in graphigs editor you have to open the playerface file.
but in with file you have to paste the portraits?

C:\\Program Files\EA Sports\NBA Live 2005\fe\plyrprts

tnx,

i put the portret of dirk nowitzki in de graphigs editor but i forgot to change the name,
how can i get him out of that list(deleting) because he has no pic now because of two portrets

Well, re-installing the game might work!

hello can u help me i've installed the cyberface files in my sgsm folder and i still get that darn pink face

can anyone help me?
i need to know how to install a cyberface for a CREATED player......
pls anyone help me