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UPDATES
June 4, 2004 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.9 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added the possibilty for shot clock violations.
*Added the possibilty for 5-second violations.
*Added the player classes to the main roster html output.
*Manual conference moves are no longer disabled when you have conference movement on.
*Assistant coaches will now let you know when they think they deserve a raise.
*Added the option to disable the 5/8 scholarship rule.
*Added filters and an overall rating to the player file editor.
*Added a check for teams over 15 players to the player file editor.
*Add the option to sort the available saves on the load save screen.
*Redesigned the buttons for the game to make some of them easier to read.
FIXES:
*Fixed a bug that caused the bubble watch not get updated in March.
*Fixed a bug that made caused the bubble watch to be enabled before it had been updated from the previous season.
*The headers on the bubble watch printout should now be properly aligned.
*Fixed a bug theat caused the career high for 3pa to not be saved properly in some cases.
*Fixed a bug that caused some SG's in the default player pool to have 0'0" height.
*Preseason tourneys now only count as one non-conference game when scheduling.
*Half-court shots will now only count as 2 points when not using the 3-point shot.
*The allow early departures option should now be saved properly when loading and saving your league.
*Active leaders on the player career records screen should now show up in the proper conference.
*Fixed a bug that caused the call list display to not update when you removed a player from the list.
*It is no longer possible to have negative time on the shotclock if the shooting team gets the rebound on a blocked shot.
April 16, 2004 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.8 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Adjusted the late game AI for computer coaches using autofoul.
*Adjusted the criteria the game uses to determine quality wins.
*Changed the conference coach of the year award so that it focuses more on confernce record than total record.
*The next and previous buttons will now be disabled when they can't be used.
*Coaches now get more credit for their tourney success with lower schools when determining new job offers.
*Added a listing under the history menu to view conference movement.
*Increased the prestige bonus for lower conference teams when they make the sweet 16 or better.
*Increased the odds of teams getting off a shot when inbounding the ball with 5 or less seconds on the clock.
*Added a confirmation dialog when running training camps.
*Added the ability to sort the players on the injuries screen.
*Added the possibility for players to pull out of the draft if their draft projection is poor and their team still has an available scholarship.
*Increased the difficulty of hiring assistant coaches that already have jobs with other teams.
*Adjusted the limited conference movement code to give more qualified teams a better chance of moving up.
*The academics filter on the recruiting screen will now filter players on the call list and contacted list.
*It is now always possible to call time out after a made basket.
*Adjusted the affects of the use clock and 3p only options so they will be more effective than before.
*Starters now have a * next to their name on the coach game screen.
*Added Stamina to the attribute listings on the roster screen.
*Added a conference filter to the recruiting rankings screen.
*Added the opponents record to the team schedule section on the roster screen.
*Added the current team records to the box score screen.
*Added an assistant coach mode on the coaching screen that will allow you to handle team strategy while the assistant handles substitutions.
*Adjusted the criteria for messages getting deleted from your inbox automatically.
*Added additional position listings to the recruiting screen.
*Added physical data to the player intros when coaching a game.
*Added cancel buttons to the editing screens.
*Added a filter to the recruiting screen that will show only players that you have offered.
*Added the ability to view the selection show on selection sunday.
*Coach histories are now copied over to the new folder when you change the save name.
*Added Stamina to the attribute views on the recruiting screen.
*Added a print button to the recruiting screen.
*Added conference RPI to the polls screen.
*Added the schedule strength rating to the rpi list on the polls screen.
*Added the player ratings from the previous season to the player screen.
*Added the player rating progression for each season to the player screen printout.
*Redshirting players are now shown using the unavailable color on the roster screen.
*Added a game summary section to the bottom of the box score printout.
*Adjusted the height distribution of the players to better match real life.
*Added the team's committed players to the team html page.
*Fouling ability now improves when you work on defense.
*Reduced the odds of a 3-second call when you trying to milk the clock.
*Active players are now displayed on the overall player career stats leaders.
*Reduced the odds of players tipping in their own miss on a ft.
*Added a historical team leaders screen to the history menu.
*Adjusted the late game timing code and added shots from beyond midcourt.
*Improved cpu timeout use at the end of the game.
*Computer teams are now more willing to use smaller rotations.
*Moved Texas and Oklahoma from the midwest to the south region.
*Added the option to give your assistant coaches raises.
*Added a team list button to the standings screen to make it easier to locate which conference a team is in.
*Added a conference list button to the standings screen.
*Added the option to turn off early departures.
*Adjusted the recommended training settings for players to give more emphasis to areas more important to each position.
FIXES:
*Fixed an error 400 when viewing the polls screen.
*Fixed a bug that caused the suspension setting to reset when you went to the league options screen.
*Fixed a bug that could cause the save game option on the team screen to not respond when it was clicked.
*Fixed a bug that caused some awards to not be displayed on the player screen if the player had a large number of them.
*Fixed an error 6 that could occur when selecting a team for an exhibition game.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when clicking the team schedule option in the offseason.
*Fixed a case where players in early foul trouble wouldn't be removed from the game.
*Prestige updates for independent teams should now work properly.
*Recruits created in the future recruits section should now have stats when they are added to the recruit pool.
*Fixed a bug in the end of season prestige calculations.
*Editing a players draft status will no longer cause you to get a message saying they are leaving early their senior year.
*Fixed an error that could cause the conferences.dat file to become corrupt after you edited the conferences in the default league.
*Fixed a bug that could block attribute development for coaches who started as human coaches and were converted to cpu coaches using the current league editor.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when exiting the training screen.
*Fixed several spelling errors in the game.
*Altered the save process to prevent a problem with incomplete saves.
*Fixed a problem that prevented the coach movement histories from saving properly.
*Fixed a display issue on the coaching screen involving teams with '&' in their name.
*Fixed a bug that could cause team game records to be saved to the wrong conference for the away team.
*Fixed a bug that caused the headers over the inbox to become improperly aligned.
*Fixed a bug that caused strange rebound locations on fast break attempts.
*Fixed a small flaw in the RPI formula.
*Fixed a bug that caused the individual team season records to get loaded improperly.
*Added code to prevent an issue where double clicking on players on the roster screen has no effect.
*The first line of the box score printout is no longer ignored.
January 10, 2004 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.7 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added the option to have more limited conference movement.
*Added notification of the conference prestige level on the standings screen.
*You will now always be able to view the roster if you double-click a team on the standings screen.
*If the commish is logged in, they will no longer be asked to enter a team password to make changes to a human team.
*You will now get a draft projection in April for players who are leaving your team.
*If both teams request a game in a multiplayer league, the game will be scheduled rather than waiting for either team to confirm it.
*The sort order of the player stats on the roster screen now defaults to the order of the depth chart instead of by position.
*Added player career stats to the html team pages.
*Adjusted the tournament seeding.
*Adjusted the polls so teams will be given less credit for doing well against a weak schedule.
*You will no longer recieve the schedule update message in the months after your schedule has already been filled.
*Added a link to the game manual under the help menu.
*On the substitution screen, starters now have a * by their name.
*Added additional notification to the recruit screen that a player is from a JC.
*Adjusted the criteria for National Coach of the Year to make it easier for coaches from lower conferences to win the award if they have a really good run in the tourney.
*Added a warning if you try to run an assistant coach round without making offers to fill all of your assistant vacancies.
*Added the option to view your team w/l record versus each team to the history section of the roster screen. The records may not be accurate for careers started prior to this patch.
FIXES:
*The academic rating on the player screen will no be shown using the rating style you have selected for the attributes.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when simming an exhibition game and one of the teams had an empty depth chart.
*Fixed a bug that caused the custom jc list to not be used properly.
*It should no longer be possible to delete your saved game by pressing the "X" to close the game while the game is saving.
*The game will now cancel any schedule requests that would result in the team playing twice on the same day.
*The second half of a Home-and-Home series will no longer be scheduled if the teams end up in the same conference due to conference movement.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur after the championship game if none of the conferences had prestige higher than 2.
*The standings page should now update properly when you go back to it if it was open prior to simming games.
*Fixed a possible error 9 on the edit current league screen when editing recruits.
*The end season option should now be disabled on the main menu if you use the end season button on the team screen to end the season.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when calculating the media poll.
*Fixed a bug that could cause some jc recruits to never commit to a school.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur after editing the tourneys in the default league.
*It is now possible to miss the ft after a technical foul.
*Fixed a bug that could cause error 11 during the assistant coach hiring period.
*Fixed a display error on the box score screen for past championship games.
December 5, 2003 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.6 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added an OS selection option under the tools menu. Setting it to Windows ME will have the game use a different screen style to set training options. This should prevent the out of memory error that was occuring.
*Increased the 3p% for players with 3p ability in the 30-50 range.
*Increasing the 3p usage now causes a smaller increase in the number of 3p attempts for lesser shooters.
*Added a clear committed button to the recruiting screen which will remove all committed players from your call list.
*Recruits entering the draft will now be shown in the same color as committed players on the recruiting screen to avoid any confusion.
*All scholarship offers will now be revoked when a recruit decides to enter the draft.
*Illegal screens and charges are now counted as team fouls.
*Adjusted the likelihood of computer teams going after foreign recruits.
*The achievements section will now list the * rating and overall rank the player recieved in high school.
*Added the player's academics rating to the player screen.
FIXES:
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when trying to print a team's season schedule.
*Fixed an error 9 while outputting the html immediately after starting a new game.
*Possession is now given to the proper team to start the second half and the arrow changes.
*Fixed a possible error 9 during the coach hiring period.
November 14, 2003 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.5 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added support for html output.
*Added support for making a list of junior colleges that the game will use for JC players. The list is stored as cc.csv. The format for each line is School name, State abbreviation.
*Made several adjustments the cpu recruiting AI so computer teams will do a better job of identifying players who aren't recieving much attention.
FIXES:
*Fixed an error 401 that could occur when exiting the roster screen.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur due to a team being allowed to play in a tourney despite having conference games during the tourney.
*Fixed error 340 when exiting the standings screen.
November 2, 2003 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.4 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added a standings buttton to the sim games screen.
*Adjusted the cpu recruiting AI to better handle players who haven't qualified yet.
*The second game of a home-and-home series will now be scheduled earlier in the schedule.
*The game will now confirm that you want to delete a saved game before deleting it.
*The National Coach of the Year award will now favor coaches from more prestigous conferences.
*Adjusted how quick the AD opinion of your performance can drop in your first couple years at a job.
*The add human coach screen now defaults to the data of the last coach added to the game.
*The filters on the team recruiting screen will now be saved when you exit the screen.
*The game should do a better job of reinserting the starters after halftime.
*Adjusted the sort order for the conference standings.
*Reduced the number of 3p shots some players were taking.
*Adjusted the distribution of the injury severities.
*Teams with a solid RPI rating should be less likely to miss the championship tourney now. Quality wins are now more of a factor as well.
*Added the option to view recruit attributes and potentials on the main recruiting screen.
*Added a trophy case listing for winning the conference tournament.
*Moved the location of the stored color settings to their own file called colors.ini.
*Redesigned the coach movement screen. It is now possible to view the coaches on the list by double-clicking on them.
*Adjusted the game engine to keep game scores in the proper ranges.
*Adjusted the effects of motion. Is should work more like how it is described in the instructions now.
FIXES:
*Fixed a bug that caused the high school all-star game to not use the full roster of players.
*Fixed a bug that caused team files to not import properly.
*Fixed a bug that caused the number of injuries to be to high.
*Fixed a bug that caused the computer coach to not use the autofoul option in some situations where it is necessary.
October 9, 2003 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.3 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added a print button to the early departures screen.
*Games proposed to you by other teams will now show up on your schedule as uncomfirmed games until the proposal has been answered.
*It is now possible to view the coach information for coaches who have retired when you check the coach records. This will only work for coaches who retire after you have installed this patch. If you do not wish to save the coaches, you can disable this in the league options.
*The bottom of the screen will now display the number of unread messages for the first human team the game finds.
*Added the option to view another team by double-clicking them on your schedule.
*Moved the save game option on the roster screen to the side menu.
*Added the option to print the season info on the roster screen.
*The player of the game is now listed in the printout of the box score.
*Increased the effect of the 3p usage option.
*The polls should be more stable early in the season.
*Enabled the use clock option at the end of the first half so it will be possible play for the last shot.
*Lowered the average handling rating for players created based on actual stats.
*Added a screen to show which teams fired their coaches and who they hired.
*Made it harder to get off a shot against better defensive players.
*It is no longer possible to have more than 5 players of the same class in the default rosters.
*Adjusted the class distribution of the players entering the draft. Juniors should be more likely to leave while the number underclassmen leaving was decreased.
*Added bonus points to coach experience when named conference or national coach of the year.
*Adjusted the firing logic for the higher goal levels.
*The away team is now listed on top on the box score and coaching screens.
*The team records are now listed at the top of the screen on the coaching screen.
FIXES:
*Fixed a bug that could cause a team to press when the press setting was at zero.
*Fixed a bug in the rebounding code that swapped the offensive rebounding abilities of the teams.
*Players who shoot a 3p will no longer be able to tip in their own miss.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when exiting the training screen.
*Fixed an error 9 that could occur when viewing a box score.
*Fixed a bug that made it possible for the game to not end after the second half when coaching a game.
*Fixed a bug that allowed players on the wrong team to show up in the team depth chart when playing an exhibition game.
*Fixed a bug that could cause error 9 during training camps.
*Fixed a bug that caused error 9 when starting the game using a player file.
September 23, 2003 - I have just uploaded the version 1.0.2 patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Added an option to change some of the colors used by the game under the tools menu.
*Tweaked the stats in several areas to better match reality.
*Added a confirmation box when exiting the coach game screen.
*Eliminated the effects of the filters on the recruiting screen when viewing the players who have committed to your school.
*Made scoring more important in the selection of season awards. This should reduce the number of players with low scoring averages that win awards.
*Changed the amount of time that elapses after a free throw attempt based on the results of the attempt.
*Added the option to change whether or not a player is entering the draft in the current league editor.
FIXES:
*Added code to ensure that players who played for less than 30 seconds will get credit for a game played.
*Fixed a bug that caused error 9 on the early departures screen if you checked it between the end of the season and the start of the recruiting period.
*The "Use Clock" option now prevents players from attacking the basket early in the shotclock.
*The "3p only" option now works properly.
*The standings screen should now initially show the current records when you access it from the roster screen.
*Fixed a bug that caused players to never make the shot when they were fouled on a fast break.
*Fixed a bug that caused the defensive intensity to not save properly when a player was guarding a player at another position.
*It is no longer possible for your previous team to offer you your job back when you were fired and you have no other offers.
*Fixed an error 240 that could occur when printing the Big 12 standings.
*Fixed a bug that could cause the game to play an extra half if a player was fouled on the last play of the game when you were coaching the game.
September 10, 2003 - I have just uploaded a new patch for FBCB. You can get it from the download page. Here are the details:
CHANGES:
*Adjusted the polls to more closely match the criteria used for tournament seeding.
*decreased the odds of major upsets in the championship tourney.
*reduced the odds that a team will use a timeout near the start of the half.
*Added a screen to display which players have declared for the draft.
*Increased the effect of defensive intensity on stamina during games.
*It is now possible to redshirt a player anytime up until they appear in a game.
*Adjusted the selection process for the recommended lineups.
*Reduced the number of steals and turnovers.
*Increased the number of players leaving for the draft to better match the number from the NCAA that have declared in recent seasons.
*The computer will no longer recommend academic training when you have academic suspensions turned off.
*Added media timeouts and reduced the total timeouts given to each team to 5 to match what is used in real life.
*Increased the affects of fatigue.
*Added the option to view the conference standings from the season info section of the team roster screen.
*Decreased the odds of a player taunting the opponent.
*Each team's seed is now shown on the schedule screen for conference and postseason tourneys.
*Decreased the number of injuries and academic suspensions.
*Added more freedom to set the rate of injuries and suspensions in the league options area.
*Added a print option to the player screen.
*Added a print option to the recruit screen.
*Elimated the possibility of a tip-in on blocked shots.
FIXES:
*Fixed a bug that caused the team records player sections to show players from other teams.
*The team foul update in the pbp will now occur after the results of the shot on a shooting foul.
*Fixed a bug that caused the last game on the list to not be shown on the daily schedule screen.
*Fixed a bug that caused teams to not consider whether they are willing to play you on the road in the schedule response if you suggested a home-and-home series starting at their home.
*The shotclock is now reset on non-shooting fouls.
*Fixed a bug that displayed the wrong tourney name on the championship tourney brackets when you first loaded the screen.
*Fixed a bug that caused the text for a steal to not be displayed in some cases. The other team would suddenly have the ball after a pass with no indication of what happened.
*Fixed a bug that caused the last team on the list on the polls screen to not be displayed when you double-clicked it.
*Fixed a bug that caused two turnovers to be added to a player's stats in some cases when the player had the ball stolen.
*Fixed a bug that could cause the roster screen to come up with a blank display.
*Fixed a bug that allowed players to stay in the game after fouling out when you were simming the entire game in coach mode.
*Added code which should prevent teams from starting the second half in autofoul. The bug caused teams to pick up several fouls on the first possession of the second half.
August 25, 2003 - Fast Break College Basketball is now available for purchase. You can get the full version from the order page:
http://www.fbbgames.com/fbcb/order.htm
August 24, 2003 - I am expecting to be able to post the full version sometime tomorrow unless a
major bug comes up when I am playing some more test seasons tonight. If all goes
well, I'll add some finishing touches to the manual in the morning and then
package everything up. Once I can confirm everything is working through
elicense, I'll post the full version.
August 22, 2003 - The FBCB Website is now live. The game is pretty much ready to go. Right now we are just waiting on
getting the licensing stuff set up.
August 15, 2003 - The demo for Fast Break College Basketball is now available. For details go here:
Demo Download
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