Towel Boy Basketball, Version 3.0

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 09:43 AM

Yessir, it's back. My very own online college basketball sim, now with actual code that allows it to properly function past the first season.

Written almost entirely from the ground up, it's got a new, much more streamlined interface, far faster processing time, and, well, it works a helluva lot better than the old stuff ever did (hell, it actually functions).

Key new points...

Completely re-written game engine.
New lineup/substitution routine, allowing for a more flowing sub scheme.
Archived stats. You will now be able to see historical stats for your players throughout their entire college careers.
Both conferences and national leaderboards.
Far more streamlined recruiting interface.

Long story short, it's spiffy.

Signups are now open at Towel Boy Basketball, and login via http://tbb.hark.org (keep in mind I have to approve teams now - though it won't take long)

Nothing will go on this week, the kickoff to season 1 will officially begin with the first batch of games Monday, 10/26.

mauchow · 10-17-2009, 10:08 AM

Woot!

Tasan · 10-17-2009, 10:34 AM

Towel Boy's back!

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 10:35 AM

And there are some monstrous recruits up for grabs. Wish I was graduating more than 2 freakin' players.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:03 AM

By the way, if you've signed up and haven't gotten an approval email within a bit of time, lemme know/just try to login. Might be eaten by spam filters or whatnot, but I'm approving about as fast as they are coming in (at least right now).

Tasan · 10-17-2009, 11:04 AM

I just signed up, FYI.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:07 AM

Apparently a lot of Texas A&M fans are in the house today. First two teams to sign up in the SW Region...Texas A&M.

DeToxRox · 10-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Sarasota Tech Shuttlecocks awaiting approval.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Sarasota Tech Shuttlecocks awaiting approval.

Against my better judgement...

DeToxRox · 10-17-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Against my better judgement...

It's a technological school, specializing in advances in badminton.

Quit it.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

It's a technological school, specializing in advances in badminton.

Quit it.

That's okay. We have our own evangelic at Palm Desert, in the form of Manny "The End Is" Nigh.

Tasan · 10-17-2009, 11:20 AM

You can change my Aggies over to University of Houston Cougars I guess.

Knew I should have done the sign up form before going to take a dump.

watravaler · 10-17-2009, 11:35 AM

Fox Valley Tech Chickens(Aurora, IL)...owning the Midwest region since 2009! Approve me now!

EDIT: When I go to the site, it asks me to register again, does this mean I've been denied?

EDIT2: Nevermind, the activation e-mail was sent to my junk-mail. Thanks man, bring it on! If you want to come to the Chicago area for a pre-season tune-up, let me know! Just stay away from my public league recruits...

EDIT3: I take it the basketball "skills" attributes are hidden(like shooting/passing/etc)? Kind of like that, if that is the case...Watch out for my Senior PF Marvin Finney from Oakland Nebraska.

EDIT4: Dibbs on Towel Boy Blue/Orange/White in the midwest...don't try to copy these sweet threads.
http://tbb.hark.org/team.php?TeamID=42&s=1

Karlifornia · 10-17-2009, 11:37 AM

Waiting for approval. State of California University Bay Area Fightin' Pacifists.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watravaler

Fox Valley Tech Chickens...owning the Midwest region since 2009! Approve me now!

EDIT: When I go to the site, it asks me to register again, does this mean I've been denied?

No, I just linked to the sign up page from the login. Just log in, you should have been approved already.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-17-2009, 11:39 AM

The Waydowntown Bangs are ready for play in the southeast.

edit to add: User name: NoDawgsAllowed

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

The Waydowntown Bangs are ready for play in the southeast.

edit to add: User name: NoDawgsAllowed

Isn't that THE Waydowntown Bangs?

DeToxRox · 10-17-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

The Waydowntown Bangs are ready for play in the southeast.

edit to add: User name: NoDawgsAllowed

Welcome to Shuttlecock Territory.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-17-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Isn't that THE Waydowntown Bangs?

I was using the informal name, not THE official name

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Just so's ya know...

10/30/2009 SCUBA Fightin' Pacifists at Palm Desert Fighting Trout

Trout beat Pacifists any day of the week.

Karlifornia · 10-17-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Just so's ya know...

10/30/2009 SCUBA Fightin' Pacifists at Palm Desert Fighting Trout

Trout beat Pacifists any day of the week.

Well, I'm not an IE6 user, so no need to dress me down.

Karlifornia · 10-17-2009, 11:54 AM

I also have to admit I miss the old rating system. No Colossal?

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 11:56 AM

Maybe I'll put a little memorial service in the game writeups for the first game this year, adding a tribute to the Fallen Colossal.

But yeah, I just think it's easier and more aesthetically pleasing with a graphical rating system.

DeToxRox · 10-17-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Maybe I'll put a little memorial service in the game writeups for the first game this year, adding a tribute to the Fallen Colossal.

But yeah, I just think it's easier and more aesthetically pleasing with a graphical rating system.

Here's an idea for a memorial service:

Put one in for every other team that is about to get Cockblocked.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-17-2009, 12:25 PM

The University of California at Willow Glen Wreckers are awaiting approval.

illinifan999 · 10-17-2009, 12:26 PM

My C standing at 6'10" is my fastest player. Watch the big boy run the floor!

watravaler · 10-17-2009, 12:34 PM

Is there a Top 50 list of recruits? Or is pretty much like digging for gold?

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 12:39 PM

I could put something like that in, I suppose. Wouldn't be hard to do.

You can filter via the search on the Big Board and get the top guys rather quickly as it stands, though.

edit: And everyone to date is approved, so if you haven't gotten an email, just log in (http://tbb.hark.org).

dolaedit: Top 50 page now available under recruiting.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-17-2009, 02:08 PM

My guards and my centers suck. Got some pretty decent forwards though.

Sublime 2 · 10-17-2009, 02:12 PM

Manchester College awaiting approval.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-17-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I could put something like that in, I suppose. Wouldn't be hard to do.

If you're taking requests ... could you put a duplicate set of "previous 20", "next 20", etc links at the bottom of each returned search request in recruiting?

i.e. Currently I scroll through the first 20 results of a recruit search, get to the bottom of the page but then have to manually scroll back to the top in order to advance to the next page of 21-40. Would love a set of navigation links at the bottom of the page too.

rjolley · 10-17-2009, 02:16 PM

Nice to see this game return. Signed up and ready to go.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

If you're taking requests ... could you put a duplicate set of "previous 20", "next 20", etc links at the bottom of each returned search request in recruiting?

i.e. Currently I scroll through the first 20 results of a recruit search, get to the bottom of the page but then have to manually scroll back to the top in order to advance to the next page of 21-40. Would love a set of navigation links at the bottom of the page too.

I'm with you. Gimme a couple, and I'll throw em in there.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-17-2009, 02:19 PM

Also, when contacting someone off the "Top 50" page, it seems to return you to the search page. Every time I contacted one of them, I was looking at a ton of Centers, rather than where I was before.

wade moore · 10-17-2009, 02:29 PM

I think I was one of the heavier "contributors" in feedback last time around and really was enjoying the game. Glad to see that it's back!

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Also, when contacting someone off the "Top 50" page, it seems to return you to the search page. Every time I contacted one of them, I was looking at a ton of Centers, rather than where I was before.

Ah, I know what the problem is there.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 03:01 PM

And today's trivia...first region to fill its first conference...the Midwest.

George · 10-17-2009, 03:04 PM

Just joined as the Nutmeg State Navigators. Looking forward to it.

lungs · 10-17-2009, 03:14 PM

Denzer St. Drunks playing out of Tower Rock Elementary School!

dbd1963 · 10-17-2009, 03:25 PM

I have created the Springfield Sporks in the Southeast region.

wade moore · 10-17-2009, 05:54 PM

When will the first day trigger? Don't really ahve time today to play unfortunately

Vince, Pt. II · 10-17-2009, 05:55 PM

Either Monday or a week from Monday. I think a week from Monday.

Edit - Yeah, 10/26 - a week from Monday.

CU Tiger · 10-17-2009, 08:48 PM

really enjoyed this last time....hope to have time to sign up in a day or so.

Coffee Warlord · 10-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

When will the first day trigger? Don't really ahve time today to play unfortunately

Not for another full week. NExt monday (10/26). Since the schedule moves MUCH faster now (3 games a week, 2 training sessions, 2 recruiting sessions), I wanted to give a big window on first signups.

ntndeacon · 10-17-2009, 10:25 PM

the Stuffed Turduckens are ready to play again

nfg22 · 10-17-2009, 11:25 PM

Im in...

k0ruptr · 10-18-2009, 02:39 AM

Wow, I remember this when it first came out CW. was a pretty good fun time, and If I remember correctly I had a pretty damn good team. I have no idea what happened after that, I think the thread died at one point.

Coffee Warlord · 10-18-2009, 10:22 AM

It blew up in the past due to several reasons. I didn't really know enough on how to properly model large amounts of data, and I was lazy in testing several key features, which led to it pretty much blowing up.

I got bettah.

illinifan999 · 10-18-2009, 12:58 PM

If a guy's rating are maxed out, setting his training for that attribute would be pointless correct?

Coffee Warlord · 10-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Largely, yes. Though he could occaisonally benefit from training still, as maxed out might not be COMPLETELY maxed out. (It's very close, but he could be missing a couple of points)

10-17-2009, 10:34 AM	#3
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Towel Boy's back! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 10-17-2009 at 10:34 AM.

10-17-2009, 11:03 AM	#5
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	By the way, if you've signed up and haven't gotten an approval email within a bit of time, lemme know/just try to login. Might be eaten by spam filters or whatnot, but I'm approving about as fast as they are coming in (at least right now). Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 10-17-2009 at 11:41 AM.

10-17-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I just signed up, FYI. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-17-2009, 11:07 AM	#7
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Apparently a lot of Texas A&M fans are in the house today. First two teams to sign up in the SW Region...Texas A&M. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 10-17-2009 at 11:07 AM.

10-17-2009, 11:20 AM	#12
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	You can change my Aggies over to University of Houston Cougars I guess. Knew I should have done the sign up form before going to take a dump. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-17-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Woot!

10-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	And there are some monstrous recruits up for grabs. Wish I was graduating more than 2 freakin' players.

10-17-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Sarasota Tech Shuttlecocks awaiting approval.

10-17-2009, 11:35 AM	#13
watravaler High School JV Join Date: Jun 2005	Fox Valley Tech Chickens(Aurora, IL)...owning the Midwest region since 2009! Approve me now! EDIT: When I go to the site, it asks me to register again, does this mean I've been denied? EDIT2: Nevermind, the activation e-mail was sent to my junk-mail. Thanks man, bring it on! If you want to come to the Chicago area for a pre-season tune-up, let me know! Just stay away from my public league recruits... EDIT3: I take it the basketball "skills" attributes are hidden(like shooting/passing/etc)? Kind of like that, if that is the case...Watch out for my Senior PF Marvin Finney from Oakland Nebraska. EDIT4: Dibbs on Towel Boy Blue/Orange/White in the midwest...don't try to copy these sweet threads. http://tbb.hark.org/team.php?TeamID=42&s=1 Last edited by watravaler : 10-17-2009 at 12:00 PM.

10-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#14
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Waiting for approval. State of California University Bay Area Fightin' Pacifists. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

10-17-2009, 11:39 AM	#16
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	The Waydowntown Bangs are ready for play in the southeast. edit to add: User name: NoDawgsAllowed __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 10-17-2009 at 11:40 AM.

10-17-2009, 11:51 AM	#20
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Just so's ya know... 10/30/2009 SCUBA Fightin' Pacifists at Palm Desert Fighting Trout Trout beat Pacifists any day of the week.

10-17-2009, 11:54 AM	#22
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I also have to admit I miss the old rating system. No Colossal? __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

10-17-2009, 11:56 AM	#23
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Maybe I'll put a little memorial service in the game writeups for the first game this year, adding a tribute to the Fallen Colossal. But yeah, I just think it's easier and more aesthetically pleasing with a graphical rating system.

10-17-2009, 12:25 PM	#25
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	The University of California at Willow Glen Wreckers are awaiting approval.

10-17-2009, 12:26 PM	#26
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	My C standing at 6'10" is my fastest player. Watch the big boy run the floor! __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

10-17-2009, 12:34 PM	#27
watravaler High School JV Join Date: Jun 2005	Is there a Top 50 list of recruits? Or is pretty much like digging for gold?

10-17-2009, 12:39 PM	#28
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I could put something like that in, I suppose. Wouldn't be hard to do. You can filter via the search on the Big Board and get the top guys rather quickly as it stands, though. edit: And everyone to date is approved, so if you haven't gotten an email, just log in (http://tbb.hark.org). dolaedit: Top 50 page now available under recruiting. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 10-17-2009 at 12:46 PM.

10-17-2009, 02:08 PM	#29
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	My guards and my centers suck. Got some pretty decent forwards though.

10-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#30
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Manchester College awaiting approval.

10-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#32
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Nice to see this game return. Signed up and ready to go.

10-17-2009, 02:19 PM	#34
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Also, when contacting someone off the "Top 50" page, it seems to return you to the search page. Every time I contacted one of them, I was looking at a ton of Centers, rather than where I was before.

10-17-2009, 03:01 PM	#37
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	And today's trivia...first region to fill its first conference...the Midwest.

10-17-2009, 03:04 PM	#38
George H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2005	Just joined as the Nutmeg State Navigators. Looking forward to it.

10-17-2009, 03:14 PM	#39
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Denzer St. Drunks playing out of Tower Rock Elementary School!

10-17-2009, 03:25 PM	#40
dbd1963 High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006	I have created the Springfield Sporks in the Southeast region.

10-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#42
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Either Monday or a week from Monday. I think a week from Monday. Edit - Yeah, 10/26 - a week from Monday. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 10-17-2009 at 05:55 PM.

10-17-2009, 08:48 PM	#43
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	really enjoyed this last time....hope to have time to sign up in a day or so.

10-17-2009, 10:25 PM	#45
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	the Stuffed Turduckens are ready to play again

10-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#46
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	Im in...

10-18-2009, 02:39 AM	#47
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Wow, I remember this when it first came out CW. was a pretty good fun time, and If I remember correctly I had a pretty damn good team. I have no idea what happened after that, I think the thread died at one point. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

10-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#48
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	It blew up in the past due to several reasons. I didn't really know enough on how to properly model large amounts of data, and I was lazy in testing several key features, which led to it pretty much blowing up. I got bettah.

10-18-2009, 12:58 PM	#49
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	If a guy's rating are maxed out, setting his training for that attribute would be pointless correct? __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

10-18-2009, 01:23 PM	#50
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Largely, yes. Though he could occaisonally benefit from training still, as maxed out might not be COMPLETELY maxed out. (It's very close, but he could be missing a couple of points)

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