Grey Dog announces Bowl Bound College Football

Arles · 04-07-2005, 11:28 AM

Here's the release. You can get more info by checking out the site and forums at http://www.greydogsoftware.com

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Phoenix, AZ April 7, 2005 – Grey Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation software for personal computers, today announced Bowl Bound College Football. BB is scheduled for a Q3 release and will be made available for digital download exclusively through Grey Dog Software for U.S. $34.95.

Tired of your alumni never getting to a bowl? Think a coach is past his prime? Or just tired of your team not getting the elite recruits? Then grab your playbook and prepare to challenge your football knowledge in Bowl Bound College Football. Critically acclaimed sports sim developer Arlie Rahn, lead developer of Total Pro Football 2004, Tournament Dreams College Basketball, and Coaching a Dynasty takes college football fans to the next level with professionally detailed game play, an in-depth recruiting process, an inntuitive, streamlined interface by Warholic Creative, and the most thorough AI to meet sport management sims.

Feature Set:

* Specialize in six distinct college offenses and seven college defenses
* Choose from 15 college-based offensive formations and 10 defensive formations
* Customizable playbook that can incorporate over 350 offensive and defensive plays
* Streamlined gameplan that makes use of your playbook preferences
* Accurate simulation engine
* In-depth recruiting process
* Full college budget involving college and recruit scouting, conditioning, assistant coaches, compliance and other main priorities
* Detailed play-by-play results that provide the actual play call, formations and specific results for better team management
* Full HTML reporting for both in-game and multiplayer use
* Online league management options

"I’m excited to announce we are planning to release Bowl Bound College Football in the third quarter,” said Arlie Rahn. "BB will provide an accurate sim engine, engaging interface and a great collection of features that should make the game a hit for both solo and multiplayer fans."

Fritz · 04-07-2005, 11:31 AM

congrats on the release, arles

MizzouRah · 04-07-2005, 11:32 AM

YES!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent news indeed!!!

I love TCY, after seeing TPB.. I'm anxious to see this one in action.

Todd

EagleFan · 04-07-2005, 11:33 AM

Sounds promising, will be keeping an eye on it.

Suicane75 · 04-07-2005, 11:33 AM

Farrahs giving birth to a sports simulation!!@!

Arles · 04-07-2005, 11:34 AM

For those interested, here are a few screens as well:

http://www.greydogsoftware.com/bb/in...p?page=screens

Jason Warholic (wheels on this forum) is the designer.

JeeberD · 04-07-2005, 11:34 AM

Oooh, sounds very interesting...

MizzouRah · 04-07-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Arles

For those interested, here are a few screens as well:

http://www.greydogsoftware.com/bb/in...p?page=screens

Jason Warholic (wheels on this forum) is the designer.

He's good.... damn good.

Todd

Balldog · 04-07-2005, 11:35 AM

Wow, I like this idea

sovereignstar · 04-07-2005, 11:39 AM

Congratulations.. looks interesting

wade moore · 04-07-2005, 11:42 AM

If this was SP I would have no interest..

But it's MP.. so my interest is DEFINATELY piqued...

Anthony · 04-07-2005, 11:42 AM

ok, i'll take one please.

Noop · 04-07-2005, 11:42 AM

I knew it. I just hope you can make it equal to TCY stats wise but recruiting and other stuff should be easy to out-do.

st.cronin · 04-07-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

If this was SP I would have no interest..

But it's MP.. so my interest is DEFINATELY piqued...

Agreed. Solecismic needs to get out a multi-player tcy!

jbmagic · 04-07-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

YES!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent news indeed!!!

I love TCY, after seeing TPB.. I'm anxious to see this one in action.

Todd

Dont get too excited just yet.

Remember Total Pro Football By Arlie

Looks Promising. But i am going to make sure before i purchase it.

Anthony · 04-07-2005, 11:51 AM

this game sounds awesome. hope micromanagement is kept under control. about time some new text sim games were announced.

Cuckoo · 04-07-2005, 11:52 AM

Looks great. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on this. I loved TCY when it first came out, but the recruiting grew tedious to me.

Congrats on the two coming new releases Arles!

MizzouRah · 04-07-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

Dont get too excited just yet.

Remember Total Pro Football By Arlie

Lots to be excited about jb. Would you harp on EA after that crappy NCAA 2005 college football release?

Todd

cartman · 04-07-2005, 11:52 AM

If it does indeed have good multiplayer...

:drool:

Ben E Lou · 04-07-2005, 11:55 AM

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sabotai · 04-07-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Lots to be excited about jb. Would you harp on EA after that crappy NCAA 2005 college football release?

Yes. In fact because of NCAA Football 2005, the 2006 game went from auto-buy to wait and see.

Anyway. The screens look nice. I hope the "Update" button on the title screen is what I think it is (It looks for and installs patches?). That'd be super-nice.

jbmagic · 04-07-2005, 11:58 AM

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you sure like picking on me always. geez. Can you please stop.

i Honestly didnt know what it was Until i read this thread. i just went directly into the grey dog forum only. sorry

QuikSand · 04-07-2005, 11:59 AM

Sounds encouraging -- good news!

SirFozzie · 04-07-2005, 12:01 PM

Hey Arlie?

Just a heads up.. I'd look at making sure you don't conflict with the old Avalon Hill (I think) Bowl Bound board game (college football as well)

cartman · 04-07-2005, 12:02 PM

Also from the screenshots, it appears it won't be a NCAA licensed product. Will there be the ability to change names and logos?

Danny · 04-07-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Also from the screenshots, it appears it won't be a NCAA licensed product. Will there be the ability to change names and logos?

Yes, I am sure you will be able to change names and logos.

jbmagic · 04-07-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Also from the screenshots, it appears it won't be a NCAA licensed product. Will there be the ability to change names and logos?

i pretty sure it will be from 3rd party people that wil have to make roster and names and logos.

that how they have Total Pro Basketball.

jbmagic · 04-07-2005, 12:04 PM

Arlie has a suggestion forum.

please go there and post your suggestion for this game.

http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...splay.php?f=54

and he has a discussion forum for the game too.

http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...splay.php?f=53

Ksyrup · 04-07-2005, 12:08 PM

So it's twins, then, I take it?

Franklinnoble · 04-07-2005, 12:12 PM

So, can we export player files to FOF2k4 from this?

Seriously... why can't this happen?

digamma · 04-07-2005, 12:13 PM

I'm a sucker for college football games.

Arles · 04-07-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Hey Arlie?

Just a heads up.. I'd look at making sure you don't conflict with the old Avalon Hill (I think) Bowl Bound board game (college football as well)

Yeah, we saw it listed on a trademark check when making sure the name was OK (I had never played it). The trademark has expired in 2002 and the name is fair game now. Does anyone know when this game was out - I don't even remember it?

Arles · 04-07-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Also from the screenshots, it appears it won't be a NCAA licensed product. Will there be the ability to change names and logos?

Yes on both fronts. We won't have a license, but there will be a lot of skinning and customization allowed.

sabotai · 04-07-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, we saw it listed on a trademark check when making sure the name was OK (I had never played it). The trademark has expired in 2002 and the name is fair game now. Does anyone know when this game was out - I don't even remember it?

On eBay there are two from 1978. There were probably versions of it released before and after that year, though.

Anthony · 04-07-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Yes on both fronts. We won't have a license, but there will be a lot of skinning and customization allowed.

YES!

University of Astoria Heroes.

JeffNights · 04-07-2005, 12:25 PM

Those screen shots look sexy as hell.

lol

I hope in this game you'll be able to edit players..at least names and hometowns...maybe ratings too?

Arles · 04-07-2005, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

On eBay there are two from 1978. There were probably versions of it released before and after that year, though.

Thanks, it was a little before my time then (considering I was 2)

Arles · 04-07-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffNights

Those screen shots look sexy as hell.

lol

I hope in this game you'll be able to edit players..at least names and hometowns...maybe ratings too?

you will have the ability to edit player info and ratings.

JeffNights · 04-07-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

you will have the ability to edit player info and ratings.

definite buy!

st.cronin · 04-07-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

you will have the ability to edit player info and ratings.

ZOUNDS

sovereignstar · 04-07-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

YES!

University of Astoria Heroes.

Your obsession with such a gay name is really amusing.

Ben E Lou · 04-07-2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

YES!

University of Astoria Heroes.

New Class Offering:

How To Put The Ass In Classy 101

Anthony · 04-07-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

New Class Offering:

How To Put The Ass In Classy 101

hey, the athletes need easy classes to pad their GPA with.

dawgfan · 04-07-2005, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Thanks, it was a little before my time then (considering I was 2)

I've still got a copy of Bowl Bound. I can't remember if my copy used the Sports Illustrated branding or not (Avalon Hill had a deal with SI for a while, kind of like how ESPN licenses their branding for video games).

It was a fun little game, but at the time I had it in the late '70's/early '80's, the roster of teams in the game were already kind of stale (they were mainly '60's era teams).

The Strat-O-Matic college football games in '86 and '88 were godsends for me - too bad they weren't more popular and more weren't made.

dawgfan · 04-07-2005, 12:37 PM

Dola -

Looking forward to the demo. Hopefully this release will reignite the college football sim market - I played the hell out of TCY, but I'm finally done with it. Hopefully Arlie has been carefully monitering the "TCY Suggestion" thread...

Franklinnoble · 04-07-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

So, can we export player files to FOF2k4 from this?

Seriously... why can't this happen?

Arlie... seriously... why can't this happen???

Galaril · 04-07-2005, 12:39 PM

Arles,
Sounds promising.Will there be the option to call plays at all?

Arles · 04-07-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

Arles,
Sounds promising.Will there be the option to call plays at all?

Yeah, the game will also have over 350 college plays that you can add into your own playbook that will follow you from team to team. But playcalling will be a big part of BB.

Galaril · 04-07-2005, 12:47 PM

awesome.

jbmagic · 04-07-2005, 12:49 PM

Arles

i see we will have the ability to edit ratings.

will be simple, like can you enter a player stats and it will produce the ratings for you?

04-07-2005, 11:31 AM	#2
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	congrats on the release, arles __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-07-2005, 11:34 AM	#6
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	For those interested, here are a few screens as well: http://www.greydogsoftware.com/bb/in...p?page=screens Jason Warholic (wheels on this forum) is the designer. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-07-2005, 11:34 AM	#7
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Oooh, sounds very interesting... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-07-2005, 11:42 AM	#13
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I knew it. I just hope you can make it equal to TCY stats wise but recruiting and other stuff should be easy to out-do. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

04-07-2005, 11:52 AM	#17
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Looks great. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on this. I loved TCY when it first came out, but the recruiting grew tedious to me. Congrats on the two coming new releases Arles! __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

04-07-2005, 11:32 AM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	YES!!!!!!!!!! Excellent news indeed!!! I love TCY, after seeing TPB.. I'm anxious to see this one in action. Todd

04-07-2005, 11:33 AM	#4
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Sounds promising, will be keeping an eye on it.

04-07-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Farrahs giving birth to a sports simulation!!@!

04-07-2005, 11:35 AM	#9
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	Wow, I like this idea

04-07-2005, 11:39 AM	#10
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Congratulations.. looks interesting

04-07-2005, 11:42 AM	#12
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	ok, i'll take one please.

04-07-2005, 11:51 AM	#16
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	this game sounds awesome. hope micromanagement is kept under control. about time some new text sim games were announced.

04-07-2005, 11:52 AM	#19
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If it does indeed have good multiplayer... :drool: __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-07-2005, 11:59 AM	#23
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Sounds encouraging -- good news!

04-07-2005, 12:01 PM	#24
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Hey Arlie? Just a heads up.. I'd look at making sure you don't conflict with the old Avalon Hill (I think) Bowl Bound board game (college football as well) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#25
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Also from the screenshots, it appears it won't be a NCAA licensed product. Will there be the ability to change names and logos? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-07-2005, 12:04 PM	#28
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Arlie has a suggestion forum. please go there and post your suggestion for this game. http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...splay.php?f=54 and he has a discussion forum for the game too. http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...splay.php?f=53

04-07-2005, 12:08 PM	#29
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	So it's twins, then, I take it? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-07-2005, 12:12 PM	#30
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	So, can we export player files to FOF2k4 from this? Seriously... why can't this happen?

04-07-2005, 12:13 PM	#31
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I'm a sucker for college football games.

04-07-2005, 12:25 PM	#36
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	Those screen shots look sexy as hell. lol I hope in this game you'll be able to edit players..at least names and hometowns...maybe ratings too?

04-07-2005, 12:37 PM	#45
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Dola - Looking forward to the demo. Hopefully this release will reignite the college football sim market - I played the hell out of TCY, but I'm finally done with it. Hopefully Arlie has been carefully monitering the "TCY Suggestion" thread...

04-07-2005, 12:39 PM	#47
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Arles, Sounds promising.Will there be the option to call plays at all?

04-07-2005, 12:47 PM	#49
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	awesome.

04-07-2005, 12:49 PM	#50
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Arles i see we will have the ability to edit ratings. will be simple, like can you enter a player stats and it will produce the ratings for you? Last edited by jbmagic : 04-07-2005 at 02:46 PM.

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