I have $30 to spend... which text sim do I buy?

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 01:22 PM

Despite my activity in FOFC, I have actually been out of the loop of playing sports text sims. The only commercial sims I actually have are TEW, FBB, and a very, very, very old FOF2.

Opinions?

korme · 08-24-2007, 01:27 PM

Go buy a hooker and a pack of condoms

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Go buy a hooker and a pack of condoms

Yes, quite the insightful reply I would expect from the FOFC.

I should have known better.

st.cronin · 08-24-2007, 01:31 PM

30 dollars, in the phillipines? Buy two hookers, and a bottle of whisky.

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

30 dollars, in the phillipines? Buy two hookers, and a bottle of whisky.

I'm in Illinois.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-24-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

30 dollars, in the phillipines? Buy two hookers, and a bottle of whisky.

Hell, he could probably afford seven hookers and his own distillery.

st.cronin · 08-24-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Hell, he could probably afford seven hookers and his own distillery.

I was thinking he should put at least half of it in a Roth IRA.

Warhammer · 08-24-2007, 01:36 PM

Hey, I'll be in Tinley Park next week!

Deattribution · 08-24-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

Hey, I'll be in Tinley Park next week!

Are you soliciting him?

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 02:30 PM

Seriously, no decent replies?

*looks for hooker(s)*

*quits: american hookers don't smell nice*

path12 · 08-24-2007, 02:35 PM

FM/WWSM. Second choice BBCF.

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by path12

FM/WWSM. Second choice BBCF.

Oh, I forgot. I also have Fm2k7.

Is BBCF good?

MikeVic · 08-24-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Oh, I forgot. I also have Fm2k7.

Is BBCF good?

I don't think someone would recommend a game that isn't good...

larrymcg421 · 08-24-2007, 02:58 PM

I had numerous technical problems with BBCF that completely killed my enjoyment of the game, but others seem to have not had the same trouble.

I still play TCY to this day. Despite all the complaints they get, I still think TCY and FOF2k7 are the two best text sims out there.

path12 · 08-24-2007, 02:59 PM

I think that currently BBCF is the best football sim out there. I wasn't that impressed with it right when it came out, but retried the demo a couple months ago, bought it and have been playing it quite a bit since.

st.cronin · 08-24-2007, 03:04 PM

I love BBCF.

DaddyTorgo · 08-24-2007, 03:29 PM

BBCF is great. As is TCB. Any "college" type game is great if you like the "reloading" type thing, because your roster can never get "stale." You constantly need to recruit.

korme · 08-24-2007, 03:32 PM

Thanks for "recommendations", Daddy, I "appreciate" it

astrosfan64 · 08-24-2007, 03:39 PM

Marc Vaughan · 08-24-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Oh, I forgot. I also have Fm2k7.

Is BBCF good?

Its always safest to have multiple copies of FM in case you lose one or more of them in freak dishwasher related incidents ...

(runs away giggling ... sorry, was woried this thread might be getting too serious

)

To be honest I think a lot depends on what your favourite sports are - that has to be at least a biasing factor.

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

BBCF is great. As is TCB. Any "college" type game is great if you like the "reloading" type thing, because your roster can never get "stale." You constantly need to recruit.

TCB looks interesting. With the release of DDS:CB looming near, I wonder if it would be more prudent to wait.

I'll be downloading the BBCF demo.

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 03:48 PM

I think I've narrowed it down to Basketball and Football, basically.

SnDvls · 08-24-2007, 03:50 PM

BBCF is my vote

I love the game

DaddyTorgo · 08-24-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Its always safest to have multiple copies of FM in case you lose one or more of them in freak dishwasher related incidents ...

(runs away giggling ... sorry, was woried this thread might be getting too serious

)

To be honest I think a lot depends on what your favourite sports are - that has to be at least a biasing factor.

get back to your cave and work on getting us a beta-demo of FM 2008 plz!!!

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 04:09 PM

Hmmm.

FBCB or TCB?

Deattribution · 08-24-2007, 04:19 PM

I personally would go with FBCB over any of the other basketball games, professional or college.

Neon_Chaos · 08-24-2007, 04:50 PM

Does anyone have DDS:PB? I see that they released a new patch last month, does it fix most of the initial problems with the game?

Antmeister · 08-24-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SnDvls

BBCF is my vote

I love the game

Agreed. I must admit I enjoy this game immensely for both single and multiplayer aspects. And it has been addicting as hell since I am desperately trying to improve the status of the school while trying not to get fired.

Lorena · 08-24-2007, 06:28 PM

BBCF and join cartman's league: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/reports/index.htm

I suggest joining the Mountain West

General Mike · 08-24-2007, 07:09 PM

I like EHM

scooter · 08-24-2007, 09:24 PM

I seem to remember a while ago that BBCF had some problems with polls being a little out of wack. Has that been cleared up with the latest patches? I've tried the demo a couple times and it's never grabbed me. I think part of that is probably not wanting to get too attached to a one year demo. With college football around the corner, I could see getting into it if it's pretty well fixed up though.

dime · 08-24-2007, 09:46 PM

bbcf is an...interesting gaming experience. fbcb blows away all the sports sims out there to this day. I'd put ootp second on the list.

rowech · 08-24-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter

I seem to remember a while ago that BBCF had some problems with polls being a little out of wack. Has that been cleared up with the latest patches? I've tried the demo a couple times and it's never grabbed me. I think part of that is probably not wanting to get too attached to a one year demo. With college football around the corner, I could see getting into it if it's pretty well fixed up though.

I wondered the same thing because when I last read about this game it was only so-so. Sounds like a great game from what everyone is saying here.

Joe · 08-24-2007, 10:51 PM

I played bbcf for a few days before uninstalling it permanently

Mike Lowe · 08-24-2007, 11:55 PM

For BBCF, is there a "patch" that updates the schedule etc. to 2007?

astrosfan64 · 08-25-2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

For BBCF, is there a "patch" that updates the schedule etc. to 2007?

No

daedalus · 08-25-2007, 06:06 AM

given that it all begins and ends at FM and you already have '07, the obvious answer is to save the money and buy '08 when it comes out.

jbergey22 · 08-25-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Does anyone have DDS:PB? I see that they released a new patch last month, does it fix most of the initial problems with the game?

Yes, this game is pretty good. Still has some bugs but all in all is a nice game. I would still go with BBCF though especially with college fb coming up.

Neon_Chaos · 08-25-2007, 08:55 PM

I bought BBCF, just in case anyone was keeping track. :P

Arles · 08-25-2007, 10:14 PM

Congrats on the choice! Feel free to let me know if you have any Qs. The boards here and on GDS have a lot of great regulars with advice as well.

Comey · 08-25-2007, 10:20 PM

In addition, there are two communities (FOFC-BBCF and Total Sports World/Gridiron Glory) that you can go to if you have more questions, or want to pick brains from the online gamers.

The FOFC-BBCF link is up above, in Dodgerchick's post. The GG site is www.gridiron-glory.net .

-John

daedalus · 08-26-2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

I bought BBCF, just in case anyone was keeping track. :P

i don't play BBCF (i don't like college games) but i'm of the opinion that it's tough to go wrong with an arles game (assuming the game fits your preference).

AZSpeechCoach · 08-26-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I don't think someone would recommend a game that isn't good...

I recommend Big Rigs: Off the Road Racing

Sgran · 08-26-2007, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

BBCF and join cartman's league: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/reports/index.htm

I suggest joining the Mountain West

how many hours per week do you spend keeping up with a league like this?

Toddzilla · 08-26-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

To be honest I think a lot depends on what your favourite sports are - that has to be at least a biasing factor.

I completely disagree. I have never been a soccer fan and never enjoyed the sport at all. WSUCougar sent me an old version of FM05 and I was hooked. I ended up purchasing WWSM07 and it is by far the best sim I've ever played by a factor of 10.

I even enjoy watching soccer now - Go Rangers!

Lorena · 08-26-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

how many hours per week do you spend keeping up with a league like this?

Not long at all; the "Suggest" button and I have become very well acquainted

Comey · 08-26-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgran

how many hours per week do you spend keeping up with a league like this?

I know this question wasn't directed at me, but I feel I can answer it. It depends on your level of immersion. I can't speak for FOFC-BBCF...but, I can say for GG...we're doing recruiting for the 2011 season right now, and between that and the radio shows that I do with Cooley (last night's show was three hours long, tonight will be around 90 minutes)...I'd say 10-15 hours a week is spent on my end on the league.

Klinglerware · 08-26-2007, 10:44 AM

Downloaded the demo last night, and it looks like I'm going to finally take the plunge with BBCF as well...

Buccaneer · 08-26-2007, 10:52 AM

I guess my answer would have been the same as the "desert island" one. Buy FBCB and then download OOTP5 for free. Those are the only two that I have been playing the past 4 years and don't see that changing in the near future.

Lorena · 08-26-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Klinglerware

Downloaded the demo last night, and it looks like I'm going to finally take the plunge with BBCF as well...

May I suggest cartman's league if you decide to buy it: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/reports/index.htm

The Mountain West has 1 more team available, in case you're interested

08-24-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	30 dollars, in the phillipines? Buy two hookers, and a bottle of whisky. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

08-24-2007, 02:30 PM	#10
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Seriously, no decent replies? looks for hooker(s) quits: american hookers don't smell nice __________________ Come and see.

08-24-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	FM/WWSM. Second choice BBCF. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

08-24-2007, 02:58 PM	#14
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I had numerous technical problems with BBCF that completely killed my enjoyment of the game, but others seem to have not had the same trouble. I still play TCY to this day. Despite all the complaints they get, I still think TCY and FOF2k7 are the two best text sims out there. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

08-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	I think that currently BBCF is the best football sim out there. I wasn't that impressed with it right when it came out, but retried the demo a couple months ago, bought it and have been playing it quite a bit since. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

08-24-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Go buy a hooker and a pack of condoms

08-24-2007, 01:36 PM	#8
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Hey, I'll be in Tinley Park next week!

08-24-2007, 03:04 PM	#16
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I love BBCF. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

08-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#17
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	BBCF is great. As is TCB. Any "college" type game is great if you like the "reloading" type thing, because your roster can never get "stale." You constantly need to recruit.

08-24-2007, 03:32 PM	#18
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Thanks for "recommendations", Daddy, I "appreciate" it

08-24-2007, 03:39 PM	#19
astrosfan64 College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2004	BBCF

08-24-2007, 03:48 PM	#22
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	I think I've narrowed it down to Basketball and Football, basically. __________________ Come and see.

08-24-2007, 03:50 PM	#23
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	BBCF is my vote I love the game

08-24-2007, 04:09 PM	#25
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Hmmm. FBCB or TCB? __________________ Come and see.

08-24-2007, 04:19 PM	#26
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	I personally would go with FBCB over any of the other basketball games, professional or college.

08-24-2007, 04:50 PM	#27
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Does anyone have DDS:PB? I see that they released a new patch last month, does it fix most of the initial problems with the game? __________________ Come and see.

08-24-2007, 06:28 PM	#29
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	BBCF and join cartman's league: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/reports/index.htm I suggest joining the Mountain West

08-24-2007, 07:09 PM	#30
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I like EHM

08-24-2007, 09:24 PM	#31
scooter High School Varsity Join Date: May 2004 Location: Camano Island, WA	I seem to remember a while ago that BBCF had some problems with polls being a little out of wack. Has that been cleared up with the latest patches? I've tried the demo a couple times and it's never grabbed me. I think part of that is probably not wanting to get too attached to a one year demo. With college football around the corner, I could see getting into it if it's pretty well fixed up though.

08-24-2007, 09:46 PM	#32
dime High School JV Join Date: Sep 2006	bbcf is an...interesting gaming experience. fbcb blows away all the sports sims out there to this day. I'd put ootp second on the list.

08-24-2007, 10:51 PM	#34
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	I played bbcf for a few days before uninstalling it permanently

08-24-2007, 11:55 PM	#35
Mike Lowe College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	For BBCF, is there a "patch" that updates the schedule etc. to 2007? __________________ Be fulfilled. Be grateful. Be good to one another. @MikeLowe47 @SimSportsGamin9 Website \| YouTube \| Discord

08-25-2007, 06:06 AM	#37
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	given that it all begins and ends at FM and you already have '07, the obvious answer is to save the money and buy '08 when it comes out.

08-25-2007, 08:55 PM	#39
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	I bought BBCF, just in case anyone was keeping track. :P __________________ Come and see.

08-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#40
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Congrats on the choice! Feel free to let me know if you have any Qs. The boards here and on GDS have a lot of great regulars with advice as well. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

08-25-2007, 10:20 PM	#41
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	In addition, there are two communities (FOFC-BBCF and Total Sports World/Gridiron Glory) that you can go to if you have more questions, or want to pick brains from the online gamers. The FOFC-BBCF link is up above, in Dodgerchick's post. The GG site is www.gridiron-glory.net . -John __________________

08-26-2007, 10:44 AM	#48
Klinglerware College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The DMV	Downloaded the demo last night, and it looks like I'm going to finally take the plunge with BBCF as well...

08-26-2007, 10:52 AM	#49
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I guess my answer would have been the same as the "desert island" one. Buy FBCB and then download OOTP5 for free. Those are the only two that I have been playing the past 4 years and don't see that changing in the near future.

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