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[Arlie Rahn]

This forum is to talk about Brian's new game: Fast Break Pro Basketball 3. Here's an update from Brian to kickoff the discussions:

Since I mentioned it in the FBCB thread I might as well get this started. Work is progressing on the new pro game to the point where I might start having some people get involved with testing later in the month while I continue to add more stuff. The best way to currently describe the game is a cross between FBCB and Season Ticket Basketball with database that lets you start or import draft classes from any season since 1946. The other big thing right now is I'm working to make it possible to have multiple leagues running within the same game universe. Just how much the leagues interact would be up to the user but it opens up the possibility for adding European or other leagues to the game as well. Here is a basic overview for now:

Advanced Customization
*Multiple leagues can be active at once
*League sizes ranging from 8 to 40 teams
*Full customization of team and player details
*Control how many teams make the playoffs and the length of each round
*Optional developmental league for players
*Import draft files from FBCB

Historical Database
*Use league structures from 1946 through 2011 with actual team movement/expansion or custom team movement/expansion
*Player database allows you to start in any year 1946 or later and automatically import the actual players that entered the league each year into the draft pool.

Updated Game Engine and Player ratings (FBCB Style)
*Expanded player ratings give a more detailed breakdown of each player’s individual skills

Expanded Options for Online Leagues
*FTP support to allow you to upload league files from within the game.

Updated Free Agency Period
*Free agency period is extended to allow for more negotiation

More available stats/information
*Almanac shows detailed information about past seasons.

Other
*Fast sim allows automatic simulation of multiple seasons to allow you to build the league history before playing

[Astil]

Sweet. I'll be buying day 1.

[Nathers7]

Another day 1 buyer here, can't wait for the release

[Vatechfan24]

Yeah!!!!!!!!! Fast Break College Basketball is the greatest game which only means this game is going to be even better!

The fact you can you play any season with the real players is just amazing!!!!

[HansLanda11]

The historical database feature sounds excellent. I cannot wait to play this as I have been playing your games since 2001.

[Vatechfan24]

Originally Posted by HansLanda11

The historical database feature sounds excellect. I cannot wait to play this as I have been playing your games since 2001.

I always wanted to play the older version of this game but once i found out that this game was coming out i never bought it. So excited it's finally being announced! Can't wait to rewrite history.

[Pokerking88]

I wonder if there is anyway for this to be released in a combo pack of sorts with FBCB. That would save money and could help with the importing classes.

[BHK1978]

I might as well hand you my money over right now. I still play Season Ticket Basketball from time to time so I know this will be well worth the money.

[TheStroke7]

his is an awesome news. I checked the board yesterday after almost a year and I found this.
GDS games are always great, but a GDS basketball game is awesome!!!!

I want to give my 2 cents on some feature:

- If it could be possible to add other league different form NBA like a EuroLeague it is massivley important to have 2 features: 1. the possibility of having various levels in a single country with promotion and demotion 2. the possibility to decide if a league use a draft or a junior team system in which (as in Europe) every team has a junior team and takes there their youngsters.

- With the expansion teams it would be great to have the possibility to have an expansion draft.

- I like the financial part of running a basketball team, so it would be awesome to have the ability to play with a full set of the NBA salary cap rules and even to be able to create leagues with a custom rule setting.

- I am also a big fan of statistics, so the more stats we have the better it is for me.

That's all for now. I am really looking foreward to this one.

[Jaysin]

I only ever really get into basketball around play off time, but this actually sounds intriguing. I'll definitely give the demo a go when it's released.

[Unregistered]

Fantastic! Thank goodness, I thought I was going to have to buy another terrible product from Wolverine studios this year for my sim basketball fix, but I have been saved!

[Devine_Limits]

awesome now all we need is a pro football game

[BHK1978]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Fantastic! Thank goodness, I thought I was going to have to buy another terrible product from Wolverine studios this year for my sim basketball fix, but I have been saved!

If I could give you a like I would for this post because you are speaking the truth.

[RSA27]

Great news, can't wait to buy it. I am confused though why this is Fast Break Pro 3 instead of 2. I didn't realize a 2nd version had ever been released.

[yeah826]

First day buy for me let me know if you need any testing im always willing to help out.