NBA Live PC FAQ
Sat May 24, 2008 1:09 am
NBA Live PC
Welcome to the NBA Live PC section of the NLSC Forum. This FAQ has been created to explain the purpose of the NBA Live PC project and answer any questions you may have. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask, more information will be added to this FAQ in the future.
What is NBA Live PC?
NBA Live PC is a community-based patchmaking project for NBA Live 06, intended to update and enhance the game. The initiative was started by NLSC Team Member JaoSming as a possible alternative to NBA Live 09. With the announcement that NBA Live 09 will not be released for the PC, the NBA Live PC project remains an initiative to cater to NBA Live fans who wish to play the game on the PC rather than a console.
What will be included in NBA Live PC?
Basically, as much as possible. The rosters will be updated to reflect the current NBA teams' rosters as well as sharing features of traditional updates such as rating updates and missing legends. NBA Live PC will also feature updated player and team art (including faces and jerseys), gameplay mods and other extras intended to update and enhance NBA Live 06's gameplay and aesthetics. A list of features will be compiled as work on the project progresses.
Why NBA Live 06?
NBA Live 06 was selected as the base for NBA Live PC due to its popularity compared to NBA Live 07 and NBA Live 08, its patchability and features that are not available in previous instalments. The decision was made after some deliberation and a survey of interested members of the NLSC Forum.
Who can contribute to this project?
Anyone! NBA Live PC is a community-based project, meaning anyone is welcome to offer their time and effort. Even if you are unable to contribute any patches, feedback is a very important part of this initiative so please take the opportunity to provide feedback on the rosters (as well as corrections!) and all other aspects of the NBA Live PC mod. Please note however that constructive criticism is a lot more helpful than a blunt "This sucks" or "Fix it".
As there may be some overlap with the patches that are contributed, we will try to delegate responsibilities (to a certain extent) so that contributors may focus on their area of expertise.
How much will NBA Live PC cost?
Nothing at all! Patches are not made for money and NBA Live PC will be no exception. To anyone who wants to contribute in exchange for money, thanks but no thanks. This is being done by NBA Live fans, for NBA Live fans.
When will NBA Live PC be released?
Due to the size of the project, the release date of the initial version will have to wait until a significant amount of progress is made. However, contributors are encouraged to post previews of their work and beta versions will likely be released before "1.0" comes out. Updates beyond the first stable release will include roster updates, updated art patches and other enhancements as they are developed to continue to cater to NBA Live PC players.
Can I suggest a feature or addition for NBA Live PC?
Absolutely, as mentioned above feedback is an important part of the project. However, not all suggestions are feasible due to limitations in NBA Live 06 (see below).
What limitations does NBA Live 06 have?
NBA Live 06 lacks a few noteworthy features that were implemented in NBA Live 07 and NBA Live 08 such as signature jumpshot styles, the ability to change Freestyle Superstar types on the fly and various Dynasty Mode functions. Because NBA Live 06 always begins in the 2005/2006 season, player ages will also be incorrect and updating career stats will result in duplicate entries as you progress through Dynasty Mode.
All efforts will be made to minimise the impact of such drawbacks and limitations but in some aspects, the mod will fall short of being a perfect substitute for a PC version of NBA Live 09. Hopefully, the efforts put into NBA Live PC will ensure that these minor issues do not detract from the experience the mod is aiming to create.
Moderators, please feel free to add more questions and answers as required.
Welcome to the NBA Live PC section of the NLSC Forum. This FAQ has been created to explain the purpose of the NBA Live PC project and answer any questions you may have. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask, more information will be added to this FAQ in the future.
What is NBA Live PC?
NBA Live PC is a community-based patchmaking project for NBA Live 06, intended to update and enhance the game. The initiative was started by NLSC Team Member JaoSming as a possible alternative to NBA Live 09. With the announcement that NBA Live 09 will not be released for the PC, the NBA Live PC project remains an initiative to cater to NBA Live fans who wish to play the game on the PC rather than a console.
What will be included in NBA Live PC?
Basically, as much as possible. The rosters will be updated to reflect the current NBA teams' rosters as well as sharing features of traditional updates such as rating updates and missing legends. NBA Live PC will also feature updated player and team art (including faces and jerseys), gameplay mods and other extras intended to update and enhance NBA Live 06's gameplay and aesthetics. A list of features will be compiled as work on the project progresses.
Why NBA Live 06?
NBA Live 06 was selected as the base for NBA Live PC due to its popularity compared to NBA Live 07 and NBA Live 08, its patchability and features that are not available in previous instalments. The decision was made after some deliberation and a survey of interested members of the NLSC Forum.
Who can contribute to this project?
Anyone! NBA Live PC is a community-based project, meaning anyone is welcome to offer their time and effort. Even if you are unable to contribute any patches, feedback is a very important part of this initiative so please take the opportunity to provide feedback on the rosters (as well as corrections!) and all other aspects of the NBA Live PC mod. Please note however that constructive criticism is a lot more helpful than a blunt "This sucks" or "Fix it".
As there may be some overlap with the patches that are contributed, we will try to delegate responsibilities (to a certain extent) so that contributors may focus on their area of expertise.
How much will NBA Live PC cost?
Nothing at all! Patches are not made for money and NBA Live PC will be no exception. To anyone who wants to contribute in exchange for money, thanks but no thanks. This is being done by NBA Live fans, for NBA Live fans.
When will NBA Live PC be released?
Due to the size of the project, the release date of the initial version will have to wait until a significant amount of progress is made. However, contributors are encouraged to post previews of their work and beta versions will likely be released before "1.0" comes out. Updates beyond the first stable release will include roster updates, updated art patches and other enhancements as they are developed to continue to cater to NBA Live PC players.
Can I suggest a feature or addition for NBA Live PC?
Absolutely, as mentioned above feedback is an important part of the project. However, not all suggestions are feasible due to limitations in NBA Live 06 (see below).
What limitations does NBA Live 06 have?
NBA Live 06 lacks a few noteworthy features that were implemented in NBA Live 07 and NBA Live 08 such as signature jumpshot styles, the ability to change Freestyle Superstar types on the fly and various Dynasty Mode functions. Because NBA Live 06 always begins in the 2005/2006 season, player ages will also be incorrect and updating career stats will result in duplicate entries as you progress through Dynasty Mode.
All efforts will be made to minimise the impact of such drawbacks and limitations but in some aspects, the mod will fall short of being a perfect substitute for a PC version of NBA Live 09. Hopefully, the efforts put into NBA Live PC will ensure that these minor issues do not detract from the experience the mod is aiming to create.
Moderators, please feel free to add more questions and answers as required.