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so we need to get the details set up on this tourny

timeline and all

i need to know how long I have to wait to beat you all senseless.

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Whoever wants to play please post your AIM name, if I don't have you on the list on my original post please let me know.

I have 8 people as of right now, if we can get 10-12 that would be great but 8 is certainly enough to set up a tournament.

thanks

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If you guys are interested check out the Tecmo Players Circuit

[url=http://www.sois.com/tpc/]The Tecmo Players Circuit[/url]

It's a great way to get in some practice against quality competition. They have a cool setup.

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Aren't there tournaments with real money to be won?

I thought I've heard of Madden championships with big cash payouts -- true or urban legend?

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Madden yes you can win $$, Tecmo probably not.

I'd be down for throwing some $$ in on a Tecmo tourney.

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I'm practicing now. After getting my ass handed to me 51-14 against Bo Jackson and the Raiders, I'm back to .500. Clearly, I need some catch up time.

So when do we start this? Also, when you play against an online opponent, do your players' physical conditions carry over if you're in the middle of a season?

My AIM ID is Beemnseven.

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[QUOTE=Schneed10;307691]At the top of the nesticle screen, go to settings, and then redefine input. Select device 1.

You should see a list of devices you can set to be the input for nesticle. Click on gamepad. Then press the buttons on your gamepad, if the screen blinks with it, then you're all set. If pressing the buttons does nothing, click on Joystick 1 or whatever and try again.[/QUOTE]

What should blink, the green box? I can get some of the things to work, like start and kickoff. But I can't consistently choose plays, move my player, change the player etc.

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[quote=Beemnseven;308032]I'm practicing now. After getting my ass handed to me 51-14 against Bo Jackson and the Raiders, I'm back to .500. Clearly, I need some catch up time.

So when do we start this? Also, when you play against an online opponent, do your players' physical conditions carry over if you're in the middle of a season?

My AIM ID is Beemnseven.[/quote]

when you play against someone online it's just like playing an exhibition game against someone as if you were playing on the old NES console. In-season progress doesn't carry over.

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This game is a little tricky. I didn't really start playing football until the first Madden game. I've got a lot of work to do...

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[quote=RobH4413;308128]This game is a little tricky. I didn't really start playing football until the first Madden game. I've got a lot of work to do...[/quote]


i love ur sig man just love it

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Well, I played my first game against an online opponent. It wasn't pretty. I'm used to playing from left-to-right. For the first time in years, I played from right-to-left. It takes some time getting used to that.

There was some serious lag effect, but we were able to play through it. I also need some practice controlling the players with the joystick as opposed to using the directional pad.

Anyone know if you can use the D-pad instead?

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Yeah there still is a bit of lag, but trust me it's horrible when playing someone who has dial-up. Not even worth it.

I played my first online game in a few years yesterday with the Bucs and I beat this kid who used the Skins 13-10 in OT.

Beems, you can use a d-pad. You just configure it the same as you did a joystick.

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I'm 0-2 so far on the Tecmo Players Circuit. I used the Oilers both times -- my opponent used the 49ers the first game and beat me 35-14. One of his scores was a fumble return, and the other was a kickoff return when I inadvertently tried an onside kick -- the lag time screwed me up. You have to anticipate the lag effect with the kickoff.

The second game the same guy beat me 20-14 in OT using the Browns. For some reason, Warren Moon was WAY off -- I was only able to manage 33% completion on passes. Usually he's better than that.

How exactly would you configure the controller to use the D-pad? I tried it but it wouldn't work.

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What controller are you using exactly?

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I'm using a Logitech contoller -- same configuration as the Playstation, -- 4 buttons on the right, 2 joysticks, and a directional pad on the left.

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So, has everybody had a chance to warm up so we can get this tournament going?

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[QUOTE=Beemnseven;309044]So, has everybody had a chance to warm up so we can get this tournament going?[/QUOTE]

I need a few more days quite honestly

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That's cool, no hurry -- I can use the extra practice, I'm 0-4 so far against TPC opponents.

SS, did you ever get your controller to work?

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[QUOTE=Beemnseven;309049]That's cool, no hurry -- I can use the extra practice, I'm 0-4 so far against TPC opponents.

SS, did you ever get your controller to work?[/QUOTE]

Haven't had a chance to try it actually

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Anyone on tonight? I'm trying to play some tecmo... I suck, but I'm trying to play.

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Let's shoot for next week to get a tournament going. Practice up.

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We about ready to get this thing started?

Are we going to have a draft to pick teams? Matty?

Anyone want to play a practice game?

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I'll do up a random draft order, then we can pick our teams and get started. Is everyone still down for this??

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Alright here's the draft order:

1. Redskins8588 (49ers)
2. Beemnseven (Oilers)
3. TMC (Giants)
4. Schneed10 (Bears)
5. RobH4413 (Steelers)
6. SmootSmack (Bills)
7. FRPLG (Dolphins)
8. Mattyk72 (Eagles)

Let's just post our team selections here, Redskins8588 you're up. I'll PM everyone here too with this info. The bracket will be very simple, the higher seed player is player 1 (home team) for games 1 and 3.

1 vs. 8 (Redskins8588 vs. Mattyk72)
2 vs. 7 (Beemnseven vs. FRPLG)
3 vs. 6 (TMC vs. Smootsmack)
4 vs. 5 (Schneed10 vs. RobH4413)

And here are the basic rules of play (these are some common rules that many online tecmo leagues/tournaments use):

- Best 2 out of 3 wins and advances to next round.

- No lurching (using a defensive lineman to dive through the offensive line and sack the QB or tackle the RB). In fact, just to keep this simple don't use a defensive lineman at all.

- You can't use the 4th man down to rush a PAT or FG.

- No intentional onsides kicks unless it's the 4th quarter or you're down by 14 or more. If you accidentally kick it onsides and recover, you MUST punt it right back to your opponent.

- Make sure you give your opponent enough time to select his defender before snapping the ball.

-The winner is responsible for reporting the game info to me. This is what you need to do after the game. Take a snapshot of the final boxscore screen (Under 'File' on the main nesticle menu) and email it to me at [EMAIL="kyerm@hotmail.com"]kyerm@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]. And of course you can post the scores here too so we can see just how bad you really are. ;)

Any questions just ask!

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Nice. RobH, I know we have to pick our teams first, but I'll make sure to catch you on AIM once we've picked our teams. My AIM name is Schneed1010.

I work your typical 9-5 hours, best time to get on for me is after 9:00 pm on a weeknight. But let me know when you can do it and we'll work it out.

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So, we're waiting for Redskins8588 to give us the team he's going to use?

How long does he have?

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[quote=Schneed10;311347]Nice. RobH, I know we have to pick our teams first, but I'll make sure to catch you on AIM once we've picked our teams. My AIM name is Schneed1010.

I work your typical 9-5 hours, best time to get on for me is after 9:00 pm on a weeknight. But let me know when you can do it and we'll work it out.[/quote]

I'm down in outer banks right now, and anytime after 9:00 works for me. I'll make sure to get on AIM and we'll get it going.

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[quote=Beemnseven;311389]So, we're waiting for Redskins8588 to give us the team he's going to use?

How long does he have?[/quote]

I'll pick for him if he doesn't take a team by later today

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Ok, Redskins8588 will be the 49ers.

Beemnseven you're up.

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Houston Oilers.

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TMC you're up!

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Yo TMC, welcome back and congrats. Now pick a team!!!

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[QUOTE=Schneed10;307177]OMG, I'm going to mess my shorts in excitement... my favorite all time video game!

I'll pwn all you n00bs at this![/QUOTE]

I agree...I LOVED that game. Remember Christian Okoye would just plow over people and send them into the first row of spectators when he touched them? hahaha. That was a great game!

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couldnt get the damn thing to work my stupid computer

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Ok I'm picking for TMC, he's the Giants. Next up: Schneed

Is everyone still down for doing this??

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Chicago Bears.

Neal Anderson and Mike Singletary, son. You know I once had 96 sacks in a season using Singletary? He's beast.

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And yes, I'm definitely up for this.

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RobH4413 you're up

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This is the longest draft ever

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Yeah this shouldn't be so hard.