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NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:36 pm

All,

I released a "Preseason Edition" of NBA Live 2020 HWC, which is based off NBA Live 96, but with updated rosters (as of 07/31/2019).
https://tecmobowl.org/files/file/626-nba-live-2020-hwc/

There are some more graphic updates I want to include before the season starts, such as updating the intro screen (e.g. change 96 to 20). Enjoy in the meantime!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:48 pm

OK,

The "Season Opening Edition" has been released:
NBA Live 20 HWC (Sega Genesis)

I think you'll like this one. More accurate team rankings and attributes for the 2019-2020 season, so it feels more like the original, but with updated rosters!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby Andrew on Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:47 pm

Good stuff! I've been tempted to do the same for NBA Live 96 PC, as part of our ongoing 25th Anniversary of NBA Live celebrations.
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby mbh7271 on Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:45 pm

Thank you for doing this
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:39 pm

Finally got the game closer to where I want it. I've uploaded the latest version (Rev D). Please download, play, and enjoy!
NBA Live 20 HWC (Sega Genesis) (Rev D)

NOTE: Included All-Star teams from last year--Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis!
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Postby Andrew on Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:39 pm

Always good to see!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby mbh7271 on Sun Jan 12, 2020 6:35 am

kdubmods wrote:Finally got the game closer to where I want it. I've uploaded the latest version (Rev D). Please download, play, and enjoy!
NBA Live 20 HWC (Sega Genesis) (Rev D)

NOTE: Included All-Star teams from last year--Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis!


woooooooooooooooo

i've been checking daily for this. Thank you!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:58 pm

OK,

The latest update, Rev E, has finally been released. This one includes the 2020 All-Star and Trade Deadline updates. This will probably be the last edition for this year.

COVID-19 cannot hold this version down!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby Andrew on Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:08 pm

Congrats on the release! Great work with it this year.
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:23 pm

kdubmods wrote:This will probably be the last edition for this year.


So, I went ahead and created a "Rev F"... because COVID-19.

The main changes are:
*fixed everyone's "stamina" via the minutes per game (MPG) setting I found; more accurate
*upgraded James Harden to Michael Jordan level of buckets (w/less hops, but more 3PTS)
*retired, hid, and improved Vince Carter

This is really fun, especially with the All-Star Teams!
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby Andrew on Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:56 pm

kdubmods wrote:*fixed everyone's "stamina" via the minutes per game (MPG) setting I found; more accurate


Interesting! Would you happen to have any formulas for that? I'd be interested to try it out in the PC version.
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:51 pm

Here's what I found,

After comparing 1995 NBA player's minutes per game (MPG) statistics to the NBA live editor's spreadsheet data, I found out column "CC" must be for stamina.

In particular, initial testing showed the integer value ranges from 0-20, which is half a player's MPG value, rounded up. For example, if a player averaged 20 minutes a game, then their CC value is 10. If they play 33 minutes, then add one (34) to make it even, and divide it in half and get 17.

What started me down this rabbit hole is I remembered Latrell Sprewell played lots of minutes at GSW during that time. Then, after using this page for comparison, it verified I was headed the correct way.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/le ... ::mp_per_g

Now, there *seems* to be a limit/cap of 40 MPG per player--a max "CC" value of 20--but this hasn't been thoroughly tested. However, I figured someone playing that many minutes per game is good enough.
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby Andrew on Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:17 am

Doesn't look like that translates to the PC version's values, unfortunately.
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby mbh7271 on Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:39 am

How many players have tweaked stats or are the majority replacing the guys from 96?



Edit

Looks like tecmo forums are down. Ugh
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Re: NBA Live 2020 HWC Released

Postby kdubmods on Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:04 am

mbh7271 wrote:How many players have tweaked stats or are the majority replacing the guys from 96?

Edit

Looks like tecmo forums are down. Ugh


All players have their MPG (or stamina) tweaked, when applicable. Regarding other tweaks, I didn't keep a full record, but I'd guess about 15% were tweaked--mainly well known players and sometimes a couple of bench players.

As for TecmoBowl.org site, well it was fun while it lasted. I also posted the latest copy in the appropriate NLSC downloads section. Worst case, you can always ping me for a copy (Y).
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