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QUOTE(farmteam @ Feb 25, 2005 -> 07:11 PM) My best guess is that it was originally the Twins. haha yeah he was, but the thing that gets me is the "Nothing too Drastic though" he reshaped the entire team, there is like 5-6 Twins left..

lmfao I just read this guys post on IGN and thought it was funny

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Feb 25, 2005 -> 05:39 PM) The history of a school doesn't matter in a given year. That has no bearing on how good this team or in any way affect what they have done. By that logic UCLA and Indiana are teams to be reckoned with this year, and clearly they aren't. Just face the facts, Duke isn't as good as they normally are and Illinois has a very good team this year. Several of those wins you are recounting aren't even that solid. Georgia Tech has been struggling all year and has an RPI of only 53. Miami is at 48, Virginia Tech is at a measly 89, and NC State is at a seriously unimpressive 111. Plus, all of their quality wins came at home, and they got swept by a Maryland team that hasn't done much other than beat Duke twice. Duke is far from the powerhouse they normally are, so unless the NCAA creates a new rule allowing Elton Brand and Shane Battier to play in the tournament this year, they're not going to beat Illinois on a neutral court. and by the way things are looking Illinois is going to be in a home setting for all their tournament games

QUOTE(Tmar28 @ Feb 25, 2005 -> 04:58 PM) hey whats the ratings and stuff you guys used for iguchi? and also did anyone change sox players ratings so they were more realistic? I made him 70 contact vs RHP 77 vs LHP 60 power vs RHP 67 power vs LHP and then gave him decent everything else

Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders v. 0.5 Difficulty: All-Star Strike Zone: Off Hot/Cold Zones: Fade Pitch Cursor: Fade or Off Variable "Stuff": On User Pitch Meter Difficulty: -23 Pitch Speed: -5 (or default, no big difference, except off speed pitches are harder to hit on -5) CPU Pitcher Ball Rate: 8 User Pitcher Fatigue: 0 CPU Pitcher Fatigue: 0 User Pitch Control: -50 (Yes, that's right.) CPU Pitch Control: -5 Bullpen Fatigue Rate: 0 Bullpen Fatigue Grace: 0 User Batting Contact: 0 CPU Batting Contact: 18 (You have to offset the increased foul balls) User Batting Power: 0 (Seems fine... for now) CPU Batting Power: 0 (Again, seems fine) User Bunting Ability: 0 CPU Bunting Ability: 0 User Foul Ball Frequency: 50 (Trust me... you're going to get into some MEMORABLE at bats!) CPU Foul Ball Frequency: 45 CPU Swing Frequency: -26 User OF Speed (Manual): 0 User OF Speed (MVP): 0 CPU OF Speed: 0 User IF Speed (Manual): -6 User IF Speed (MVP): -6 CPU IF Speed: -6 User Throw Speed: 0 CPU Throw Speed: 0 User Throw Accuracy: -8 CPU Throw Accuracy: -5 User Catch Errors: 0 CPU Catch Errors: 0 User Dive Difficulty: 0 CPU Catch Effort: -25 User Baserunning Speed: 3 CPU Baserunning Speed: 3 User Runner Aggression: 5 CPU Runner Aggression: 5 User Runner Steal Speed: 0 CPU Runner Steal Speed: 0 User Runner Steal Delay: -4 CPU Runner Steal Delay: -4 CPU Steal Rate: 8 Runner Injury Frequency: 0 Pitcher Injury Frequency: 0 Batter Injury Frequency: 0 Fielder Injury Frequency: 7 Pitching MG Difference: 0 PHEW! As you can see the list is long, but I have to give lots of credit to the MVP development team, as this game was REALLY great out of the box. Even though it is great out of the box, here is a list of improvements this version addresses: -Pitch counts; Increased for both User and CPU -The slow baserunners can no longer be thrown out on plays where the fielder dives, spins, adjusts his crotch, checks out the hot girl in the third row, and then throws to first. Ichiro/Pierre still blaze down the line, but not inbelievably so. -CPU Batters will now take a first pitch strike here and there, plus can get caught looking with proper pitching strategies. Their contact was raised to allow more solid contact and to also offset the increased number of fouls. -Increased number of foul balls hit. -User has a LOT less control when pitching. Missing the perfect zone allows for pitches to miss their spots immensely, directly correlated to the meter. In other words, the further you are from the Perfect zone, the more you will see how off the pitch is from the initial spot. -Meter is a bit tougher to hit the Perfect spot all the time. You really must work for it. -Baserunners are more aggressive. I'm not done with steal delay and steal speed. The steal delay has to be a lot less, so you can get the impression that a runner "takes off" as soon as they think the pitcher commits to home. Must be offset by Steal speed, however. Some notes: -The sliders with (MVP) next to them are the speeds of the players when the CPU is controlling them, before the user takes control. -Some few have said they've been able to throw players out at first from line drives to RF... while I have not seen it, keep in mind the stadium you're playing in. The baserunning speed increase should help this as well. -I have not done any testing on any other levels, as I still have much more to look at on the All-Star level. There you have it, a very early set so you can get an idea of what's being tweaked. Constructive comments/feedback always welcome! Enjoy!

Travis Henry for LJ Shelton is a pretty much done deal

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 07:44 PM) Retiree? Yeah I noticed... When Paris is involved I just cant stay away ESPECIALLY when there are Paris lesbian topless pictures... good god thats so awesome

QUOTE(flippedoutpunk @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 07:09 PM) wow u can see her pics and everything! more nekkid paris!! dfjbaskjlfyhbasljfasgdabgfgashhgdlk YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Someone wanna explain what it is for those of us who have never even heard of it

HEY! what the hell 56789 I do not recall saying that quote of me in your sig!!

next time you should pay attention to the AIM window... it clearly says Warning: Links may contain viruses or trojans.

Very solid win... go ILL!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 18, 2005 -> 12:14 PM) Statistics do back him up though. There have only been 2 teams that won 0 games in the last 50 years. I know there have been at least 4 of those since the late 60's. I think its a lot harder to go winless in a season then to go undefeated.. especially in basketball

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 05:24 PM) I think there's a shot he could go to Miami, but I have no clue really. Sadly I think theres a shot for that too

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 05:10 PM) Depending on his combine, I could see the Brown's trading down and taking Charlie Frye in the late 1st round. I haven't seen that rumor anywhere, but it would make sense to me. They aren't going anywhere next year anyways, too much problems. why pass up on Alex Smith or Rodgers? Doesnt make too much sense Frye isnt really projected to go first round, havent seen it Cleveland could take DJ and then grab Frye in the 2nd and on a side note I just saw a Jenny Craig commercial and have to post this face for Kirstie Alley :headshake :headshake :headshake :headshake :headshake you are one fat ass cow

yeah i can make another one, ill try to trump the first one I made

QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 03:49 PM) i was trying to get it back but there was a red X on it...any chance you still have it or can make another cause it was awesome red x hmmm.. looks like someone deleted it off of my schools computer

you really cant tell what its gonna look like 2 years down the road.. yeah a FEW might be locks but other than that there are trades, people coming up, free agents.. who really knows

Nice, those are good

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 01:28 AM) Gonna have to take your guys advice and check it out. Do it Punisher kicked so much ass... it was awesome, I loved it

Greasy same thing happens to me on another board.. its annoying as s***.. aside from that I havent had anything.. I even deleted this s*** by accident like an hour ago and had to re install it and all my s*** stayed the same even though I deleted the entire thing off my computer.. pretty sweet

QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 09:54 PM) Ill take it.. It rocks i cant believe you would abandon the sig that I made for you.. I thought we were a team

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 01:25 AM) After I just gave you a compliment on the new name and all Anyway you'll be back to your old self in a minute. whew thanks a lot man

QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 12:24 AM) The only movie that was good with Lundgren was Rocky IV.. best movie ever along with Terminator 2 Spod, I hardly know you yet your sky rocketing up my charts of badasses Rocky IV is teh s*** ide give Punisher 7.5 - 8 Stars It was really a good movie

QUOTE(Goldmember @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 10:40 PM) all it needs is lois' lounge singing... mmmmmm... lois