Wizards Franchise

[Boyk]

MAN I CAN JUST NOT WIN
even though im 13-22 i still cant win, coz i simmd upto where i was
coul i had to restart of course
i just lost a close one to the bulls 98-102
brad miller hit a 22 footer with 10secs left and just beat the shot clock!!
god dang it!

[skiptomylou]

Hi Andrew do you think you could add my website to the Links?

I would be happy to add NLSC to mine.

I'm 6-4 with the Hawks at the moment and play the Timberwolves next it will be a tough game.

Please add me to your links at www.geocities.com/skiptomystu

And if you can edit me put me under PS2 links.

[Power And Proud]

Looks like I started a new trend. Kool

[Power And Proud]

I got embarrased in a home game against Denver. I lost. 87-86. Russell hit a shot on the buzzer, but his foot was on the line so it was only 2 points.

I LOST TO DENVER!!!!!! Of all teams, Denver! But the next game in New Orleans, damn that court looks very familiar, I felt like I was still playing in Charlotte, and crushed the Hornets 106-80.

Back to the Nugs game, Whitney dropped 34 points.

[skiptomylou]

I lost to Minnesota by 6 points and i was MAD!!!!!

they went on a 9-0 run in the last 2 mins because Szerbiak or however u spell it hit about 4 treys.

So now im 6-5 and just hanging in the conference 8.

I signed Matt Maloney for 3 power too.

[Power And Proud]

Losing to Minnesota is exceptable, but losing to Denver!!! That's a whole different story

[Battousai]

hey guys, i am doing my third season in my franchise mode. its almost finish, i hope we could exchange links. thanks!!!

[Andrew]

Hi Andrew do you think you could add my website to the Links?

Of course, sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

[skiptomylou]

Thanks heaps Andrew, and Betterousi I will add your link to my site,wat is it?

Add mine www.geocities.com/skiptomystu

I beat Boston by 11 you can see the updated Standings and stats on my website.

[Power And Proud]

Jordan and Stackhouse gotted snubbed for the All-Star game. So i just let the CPU play the game, and Iverson scored 46 points. But didn't win MVP. Gary Payton did.

Played 2 very close games today, in Utah and against the Carterless Raptors. Both were 2 points victories, 71-69 and 93-91 respectively. Jordan hit the game winning layup against Toronto.

[Battousai]

Thanks heaps Andrew, and Betterousi I will add your link to my site,wat is it?

Dude, its Battousai!!! B-A-T-T-O-U-S-A-I. Don't mess up my name man!!! That's not kowl.... Anyway, no harm, no foul. Just put the right name on your web site for the link. And thanks for adding my link!

Add mine www.geocities.com/skiptomystu

Already did!!!

Alright. On my franchise, i don't want to open a new topic co'z basically MJ did a great job on this topic and many people start noticing this lil'o board. I got the Live2003 PC-CD a couple of months ago but didn't start my franchise co'z I'm still in the playoffs with my Live2001 (using the LA Lakers). So I have to finish that first and then do my third franchise installment with Live2003. And I just started last night. By the way, I'm using Washington Wizards (go Bul--er Wizards!!!), reason...MJ. Ok here is the link:

http://zample0.tripod.com

I'll be updating my site three times a week, well, co'z I'm playing 12 min per game (it take me 1.5 hours to finish a game). so bare with me. Also soon I'll try to post my home-made kicks so anybody can download it. And if you want to trade links, just tell me. See you around!!!

[Boyk]

yer add me to urs

www.geocities.com/cavaliers21_31_2

ill add u if its ok?

[Battousai]

yer add me to urs

www.geocities.com/cavaliers21_31_2

ill add u if its ok?

Hey Laddas, I thought you want to exchange links?!? yours is up at my site where's mine???

Andrew, can you add myah link? Im using PC CD. Thanks in advance!!!

[skiptomylou]

I beat Seattle by 8 points but I think New Orleans @ New Orleans will be a very tough game.

But Ratliff will be back for me so I hope he can get alotta blocks!

[Power And Proud]

New Orleans @ New Orleans?????? Don't you mean Atlanta @ New Orleans or New Orleans @ Atlanta???

[skiptomylou]

No actually I meant it is going to be a tough game when I play New Orleans AT New Orleans, not New Orleans versus New Orleans.

Anyway It did turn out to be a tough game I was flogged by 26 points 101-75.

Remember to visit my site.

[Battousai]

yer add me to urs

www.geocities.com/cavaliers21_31_2

ill add u if its ok?

Hey Laddas, I thought you want to exchange links?!? yours is up at my site where's mine???

Andrew, can you add myah link? Im using PC CD. Thanks in advance.

[Boyk]

yer sorry, ill do it wen i update next

how on earth do u get relaistic scores on 12min quarters???

man i usually get 100+ point games and i play on 9mins

[Doug]

hey Battousai could you add my ps2 franchise raptors site to yours it's www.raptorsbasketball2003.cjb.net ill add yers too

[Battousai]

yer sorry, ill do it wen i update next

sorry for the pressure man....

how on earth do u get relaistic scores on 12min quarters???

man i usually get 100+ point games and i play on 9mins

To tell you the truth I can get 130+ points in the 12min quarter. But that just don't reflect the realistic game that the NBA play nowadays. So what I did was just slow the tempo down. The secret (may be not anymore) is to run some plays every possession; don't do a quarterback-pass-to-a-wide-receiver-touchdown dunk....that was just a fancy word for a fastbreak on every rebound; and PLAY some defense - very important!!!

The PLAYS for every possession is just there so we can get good looks at the basket (even though you could get every shot you want with almost any player); also run down the clock to 3 or 5 seconds left of the shot clock; and try to bait some fouls. You can be fouled (FYI: I max out my defensive and offensive foul settings) by just doing pump fakes, post up or backing down your opponents, or doing some free style while standing - NOT doing free style while dribbling! You can easily get more than 24 seconds off the clock for every possession with this strategy.

The Don't do fastbreak on every rebound is also there co'z, well basically we need to run down the clock. You can run the floor every now and then but just stop throwing like your on a Super Bowl. Push the ball if you are trailing by 20+ points, run the clock down when your ahead by 5+.

But the most important thing to remember is to play some defense. I know you said that you suck at this (I saw it on your website), but defense wins championship. Always force a turnover, don't force a steal and play defense with your feet. Pretty tough huh?!? But that what make my opponents score less than 100.

If you look at my box score, you'll see they get 20+ turnovers. Why? Because stupid EA Sports Artificial Intelligence keep on committing an offensive foul. If you run beside them or infront of them while they do a "free style" moves and press the charge button, 80% they will commit an offensive foul. If they back you down like Shaq or Webber, 90% they will call a charging foul, and 10% of that when you fall down the ground, try to quickly press the pass buttom to control your nearest teamate and then try to block his shot - 75% of the time you will block it. The important thing is to try to contest every shot, READ their offensive plays and DO double-team them. AI offensive strategy is very impressive with LIVE2003. They use low post, isolation and also they try to find the open man.

What I do with my defensive strategy against their offensive plays are simple. I use a Zone Defense if they are use a low post or driving to the basket moves, use Man to Man or Half Court Set when they are hitting me with 3-pointer or perimeter shots, and use Half Court Trap if they don't have a good point guard (i.e. NY, Indiana, Boston, Cleveland - sorry man!!, etc.).

One other thing, If you use this strategy, your team has to have a good Defensive Players. We all know that we can score, but playing defense, that's another thing. Look at my line up, I got Dennis Rodman running again. Even though he can't score (I can't even hit 1 free throw with 4-6 attempts, so weak!!), he's still my top defensive specialist in th team, along side Jordan, Quiroz, Haywood and Brown. Offensive rebounds is a top priority too.

So if you want to play a franchise mode that will get you almost a realistic scores and results, just run down the clock, run some plays; and run some defense. And if you can't get the hang of it, just PRACTICE man.

By the way, I'm playing PC CD version and using a keyboard. I'm planning to buy a game pad soon (NOTE: Anyone knows where I can buy a Logitech Rumble Pad in the Phillipines??? Pre, tulong naman.).

I'm using a tweak roster, DK's lineup and HoopCity's and my own tweak ratings. I forgot what computation I use but I started with HoopCity's ratings, and then I adjust it to be played in a franchise mode (so that the created rookies by the computer will not be that powerful). I also adjusted the ranking of the teams so they will be somewhat closer to the real NBA teams ranking.

I max out the fouls, CPU assist ON, All-Star level, Box Out option On, Crash the Board option Off and Arcade mode.

If someone wants to try my tweak roster version for franchise mode, tell me so I could post it up on the website.

hey Battousai could you add my ps2 franchise raptors site to yours it's www.raptorsbasketball2003.cjb.net ill add yers too

Sure thing dude, that will be kwol!!!

Mine is http://zample0.tripod.com

I'll put your link by tomorrow about 9AM (my time, GMT +0800).

[Power And Proud]

I've reached my West Coast trip which sees me play Phoenix (I won), Golden State (I won), Portland, Seattle, LA Lakers and Denver. Then I return to the MCI Center to host the Kings.

I hope to go atleast 4-2 during the trip.

[skiptomylou]

I've made another page for my franchise site it is called classic games.

I will put all of my close games and a bit of a story up pf the game too.

I have aleady put in one game, Atlanta @ New Jersey.

Have a look www.geocities.com/skiptomystu then click on the link classic pages.

I play the Bucks next Glenn Robinson will have an emotinal return against his former team.

[Battousai]

Hey Laddas, check my site, i think you will be suprise on what you'll see.

[Power And Proud]

Battousai, your site is very impressive. Although your design look too much like www.WashingtonWizards.com but it's all good. Is your site free? Coz if it is, I'm transferring my site to your host.

[Boyk]

I've made another page for my franchise site it is called classic games.

I will put all of my close games and a bit of a story up pf the game too.

I have aleady put in one game, Atlanta @ New Jersey.

Have a look www.geocities.com/skiptomystu then click on the link classic pages.

I play the Bucks next Glenn Robinson will have an emotinal return against his former team.

hey skip, u mind if i do that aswell??
i like the idea