View Full Version : What Teams/Tournaments/License's can we expect?
raziel_eire
09-01-05, 01:14 AM
So now that info is started to run about Rugby2005...
What information do we already know and can we suppose to be included?
What are the teams, tournaments & license's that we can expect this time round?
So we definately have the:
Tri-Nations
Super 12's
Heineken European Cup
... as licensed tournaments (and related teams), now what about other teams?
England
France
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
British Lions
... they're all the teams that I've seen from the 2 video's and some still images so far that have the proper emblems, sponsors etc.
What about other tournaments ...?
Is the 6 Nations included as a proper tournament...?
Does the World Cup feature as the "World Cup"...?
Are any european domestic leagues featured i.e Zurich Premiership or Celtic League...?
I'd love to be able to play as Connacht as opposed to constantly having them chopped off like the leper of Irish Rugby... or attempt to take Worcester to the Premiership title ... as opposed to just selecting the big boys of the domestic game!
... perhaps a broader selection of european club teams as opposed to the 32 in the Heineken Cup, such as Pro Evo Soccer 3 had with its mixture of greater and lesser clubs across europe - this would give you the chance to create a custom "Challenge Cup" competition and widen the appeal to fans who don't support the seemingly everpresent teams in the Heineken!
How many national teams feature this time around? There were 60 (i think) in R2004, has this number increased (i presume it would if more leagues are featured)... is there a chance to play as any of the lesser national teams this time around ?
The world rankings show Portugal and Chile in the top 20, will they have a chance to feature in the game... what about other lesser teams like China and Russia, with the ability to create you're own tournaments... competitions like the Super Powers Cup with the bigger Japan & USA and then Russia & China aswell, or the Churchill Cup in Canada could be possibilites...
...a few more teams and the possibility to tour them adds some extra longevity to a game... or is that just me?
Will there ever be a game (that is good???, I'm hopeful of this at some stage) that allows the ability to go on a tour something similar to what WCR had, but enables you to select a touring team, 1 or 2 national teams (within a region) as main competition and then also the extra games in between the tests against club sides? ... doesn't strike me as very hard to implement as it is just another form of custom competition that allows you to arrange the fixtures?!?!
ok... thats enuff of a rant ...
P.S (what about the Barbarians and Pacific Isles team?)
nice first post where did u see the british lions
raziel_eire
09-01-05, 01:35 AM
on the HB Studio's site ... picture 5 of the few that they have there...
http://www.hb-studios.com/games.php
thought it was Wales at first, but you'll notice the jersey has the 3 stripes of Adidas and a Zurich (Z) logo on the jersey front...
Lions are def. licensed
After that, look for Cricket 2006 later in the year! flash new site too. and updated super 12 jerseys. Also a great shot of muddy players
nz pack shot
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgBoxRugby2005.jpg
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby4.jpg
wingers on right sides http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
2005 super 12 shirt
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby3.jpg
carlos leading haka?
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby1.jpg
collins and betson
http://www.ofaz.orcon.net.nz/collins.jpg
first shot of lineout and lions
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby5.jpg
Awesome! Spectacular dive
http://www.ofaz.orcon.net.nz/23.jpg
_b looks like theyve added gloves too
http://www.ofaz.orcon.net.nz/hurr.jpg
jack
http://www.ofaz.orcon.net.nz/jack.jpg
ahhh those screens look f***in awesome i can tell im gunna love this game even if it has the same f*** ups as rugby 04. those screens look bloody real
Originally posted by neh@Jan 9 2005, 04:05 PM
ahhh those screens look f***in awesome i can tell im gunna love this game even if it has the same f*** ups as rugby 04. those screens look bloody real
They look awesome, if you squint at that lineout you'd think it was real
Originally posted by umosay+Jan 9 2005, 03:10 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 9 2005, 03:10 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 04:05 PM
ahhh those screens look f***in awesome i can tell im gunna love this game even if it has the same f*** ups as rugby 04. those screens look bloody real
They look awesome, if you squint at that lineout you'd think it was real [/b]
oats i luv the look of that dive from the british lions winger too those scrums look beauty and i cant wait to see this haka, and online play oh my god it beta be in if it is it will be the only game i play for at least a year
raziel_eire
09-01-05, 02:14 AM
There was me reckoning everybody had seen these screens before ... just thought I'd stumble over HB's rarely updated site... and low & behold it was all jazzed up!
seems to already strike a more positive chord then R2004... which can only be a good thing!
Yeah that site is really flash, compared to the old one - hopefully they jazz up the interface like that!
i want 1 of those brumbies jerseys they look cool
with every little positive there's a negative http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby4.jpg
look at catabury's fullback and which direction he is facing
Originally posted by neh@Jan 9 2005, 04:18 PM
i want 1 of those brumbies jerseys they look cool
with every little positive there's a negative http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby4.jpg
look at catabury's fullback and which direction he is facing
Yeah true, but how do you know hes not just about to turn around? hehe we don't
Originally posted by umosay+Jan 9 2005, 03:21 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 9 2005, 03:21 PM)</div>
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i want 1 of those brumbies jerseys they look cool
with every little positive there's a negative http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
http://www.hb-studios.com/images/games/imgRugby4.jpg
look at catabury's fullback and which direction he is facing
Yeah true, but how do you know hes not just about to turn around? hehe we don't [/b]
maybe sumones making fun of him in the crowd and he is going to beat the beat the shit out them... we dont know that for sure either do we
I'd he's just running back because he's always a certain amount of distance behind the line, and because their guy is moving forward he has to go back, once he's broken that line (like now) he'll turn and meet them. I think that happens in other games.
I hope there are more field markings (like tournament logos), but there probably aren't.
Originally posted by JJ-@Jan 9 2005, 04:29 PM
I'd he's just running back because he's always a certain amount of distance behind the line, and because their guy is moving forward he has to go back, once he's broken that line (like now) he'll turn and meet them. I think that happens in other games.
I hope there are more field markings (like tournament logos), but there probably aren't.
At least there are number markings this time
i wonder if the players fart and spit and bleed and shit
Boomslangnz
09-01-05, 05:13 AM
Screenshots look awesome,we'll have to see how the graphics look when ingame tho,could be a whole different story
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Originally posted by neh@Jan 9 2005, 07:53 PM
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Yes they are ingame but is that what it will look like? probably not - as the camera views don't allow you up that close unless its a cut-scene
knowsleyroader
09-01-05, 08:14 AM
Originally posted by neh@Jan 9 2005, 03:18 PM
look at catabury's fullback and which direction he is facing
Fair comment, but lets be honest its easy to notice when studying a screenshot. When playing it wouldnt be as apparent and as long as the guy turns around and does his job as he should it wont matter.
I think in any game with the complex AI companies use now you are always going to get some unpredictable results even if only for a split second. That guy is probably taking in to account where every single player on the field is at that given moment. The AI probably decided the best thing to do was run away http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
Listen to me defending a company that ruined my life with the release of R2004 http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
So far we are certain of :
Tri - Nations
Super12
Heineken Cup
Lions
6nations
World Cup
Those are all pretty likely, but what do u think of the chances of comps like, NPC, Celtic League, Currie Cup, Pacific Islanders?
aussie1st
09-01-05, 05:33 PM
those tournaments look good just hope the combine it with a career mode. Maybe u can play as a super 12 side and then pick ur international players from the super 12. Then you have that end of year tour. After 4 years u get the WC that would make the game last a lot longer.
SaintsFan_Webby
09-01-05, 05:36 PM
Originally posted by aussie1st@Jan 9 2005, 07:33 PM
those tournaments look good just hope the combine it with a career mode. Maybe u can play as a super 12 side and then pick ur international players from the super 12. Then you have that end of year tour. After 4 years u get the WC that would make the game last a lot longer.
I doubt anyone at EA would have the brains or ambition to try and implement something like that though.
NZL Fan
09-01-05, 06:57 PM
Originally posted by knowsleyroader+Jan 9 2005, 09:14 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (knowsleyroader @ Jan 9 2005, 09:14 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 03:18 PM
look at catabury's fullback and which direction he is facing
Fair comment, but lets be honest its easy to notice when studying a screenshot. When playing it wouldnt be as apparent and as long as the guy turns around and does his job as he should it wont matter.
I think in any game with the complex AI companies use now you are always going to get some unpredictable results even if only for a split second. That guy is probably taking in to account where every single player on the field is at that given moment. The AI probably decided the best thing to do was run away http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
Listen to me defending a company that ruined my life with the release of R2004 http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif [/b]
True - however it is sometimes the little touches that make a game.......
For instance you would not have seen anything similar in say PES4, as all off the ball players still react realistically regardless.
If this was a rugby version of PES4 then the fullback would have been tracking BACKWARDS, with an eye kept on the ball carrier.........
Unless of course its Ben Blair making a fool of himself, than of course it means HB have done their research.
I doubt they have NPC and Currie Cup Licsences, although I dont see why not, FIFA has what? 350 odd teams? and Rugby 05 is using the same engine and money shouldnt be a problem they coughed up around a Billion dollars to get their hands on the NFL Licsences
Originally posted by Ripper@Jan 10 2005, 09:45 AM
Unless of course its Ben Blair making a fool of himself, than of course it means HB have done their research.
I doubt they have NPC and Currie Cup Licsences, although I dont see why not, FIFA has what? 350 odd teams? and Rugby 05 is using the same engine and money shouldnt be a problem they coughed up around a Billion dollars to get their hands on the NFL Licsences
He aint in the saders this year ...must be macdonald
Canadian_Rugger
09-01-05, 10:02 PM
it looks wicked!!!
I think the greatest sign of this game is thar EA actually took the time to continue the franchise. Its good that they actually made enough money off rugby 2004 to actually invest some money into the series.
I think rugby 2004 was only a test product to see if it was worth it for EA to invest further in the franchise and we are seeing what they have come up with http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Hopefully this game sells a lot!!!! I know I will be picking up a copy of it as soon as it comes out http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Hopefullly it will keep us occupied for ... more than one day http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif unlike rugby 2004
Originally posted by Canadian_Rugger@Jan 10 2005, 12:02 PM
I think the greatest sign of this game is thar EA actually took the time to continue the franchise. Its good that they actually made enough money off rugby 2004 to actually invest some money into the series.
I think rugby 2004 was only a test product to see if it was worth it for EA to invest further in the franchise and we are seeing what they have come up with http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Maybe that's what the people who paid full price for Rugby 2004 should think: If we invest now we might actually get a good product.
There loaded enough http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
Originally posted by umosay+Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 07:53 PM
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Yes they are ingame but is that what it will look like? probably not - as the camera views don't allow you up that close unless its a cut-scene [/b]
why did u edit my post, yea well ingame will prolly look better than that than aye
Stop asking such no brainers neh, just because someone is wrong doesn't mean you have to call them f*cktards all day long
Thats why.
OK back to topic now..
Originally posted by umosay@Jan 10 2005, 12:00 PM
Stop asking such no brainers neh, just because someone is wrong doesn't mean you have to call them f*cktards all day long
Thats why.
OK back to topic now..
yea but it didnt make sence u shoulda taken out the rest of it too
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 12:47 AM
just found a link to the EA legal notices ...
http://www.ea.com/global/legal/legalnotice.jsp
... states all the license's they've obtained for R2005 (and the rest of their games)
- tho there is no mention of the Heineken/European Cup in there, so I'm not exactly sure of how "up-to-date" this actually is
Originally posted by umosay+Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 07:53 PM
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Yes they are ingame but is that what it will look like? probably not - as the camera views don't allow you up that close unless its a cut-scene [/b]
How do you all know these are in game pics?
Originally posted by ak47+Jan 10 2005, 03:02 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ak47 @ Jan 10 2005, 03:02 PM)</div>
Originally posted by umosay@Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 07:53 PM
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Yes they are ingame but is that what it will look like? probably not - as the camera views don't allow you up that close unless its a cut-scene
How do you all know these are in game pics? [/b]
Why wouldn't they be... screenshots normally come from the games... http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
All games release these kinds of screens first to show it off
Originally posted by neh+Jan 10 2005, 01:01 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (neh @ Jan 10 2005, 01:01 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-umosay@Jan 10 2005, 12:00 PM
Stop asking such no brainers neh, just because someone is wrong doesn't mean you have to call them f*cktards all day long
Thats why.
OK back to topic now..
yea but it didnt make sence u shoulda taken out the rest of it too [/b]
lol, no it didn't make 'sense'
Originally posted by umosay+Jan 10 2005, 02:15 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (umosay @ Jan 10 2005, 02:15 PM)</div>
Originally posted by ak47@Jan 10 2005, 03:02 PM
Originally posted by umosay@Jan 9 2005, 07:43 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-neh@Jan 9 2005, 07:53 PM
those are in game, was that language neccessary? not at all!
Yes they are ingame but is that what it will look like? probably not - as the camera views don't allow you up that close unless its a cut-scene
How do you all know these are in game pics?
Why wouldn't they be... screenshots normally come from the games... http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
All games release these kinds of screens first to show it off [/b]
when WCR released pics, they were in game, gameplay pics
ie, even the replays were genuine, from the gameplay itself
i dont wanna see intro pics.
like the intro pics from pes4.
the intro in pes4, is graphically alot better than the game itself
pls tell me these pics are not the 2005 intro pics, coz if they are, the real gameplay visuals arent obviously released yet
surely u all know what i am going on about.
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 02:21 PM
how many playable teams were in R2004?
... 12 Super 12 teams,
24 European teams,
20+ National teams (about 22/24?)
and the British Lions
... equaling around the 60ish mark, is that right ?
i'd say NZ Maori are in too, they did the motion capture for the game after all...
captainamerica
10-01-05, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by umosay@Jan 9 2005, 02:43 PM
http://www.ofaz.orcon.net.nz/23.jpg
Damnit. I'm being pedantic but the Lions have green on the tops of their socks.
Always have:
http://www.sportsgallery.co.uk/images/spc500.jpg
Always will:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/sport/media/brianodriscoll300.jpg
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 05:32 PM
yeah ... it would be a little strange if the guys they used for the motion capture didn't actually feature in the game...
so for touring teams...
we'll def get the,
1. Lions
2. NZ Maori
and hopefully the,
3. Barbarians
4. Pacific Islanders
the Barbarians are realistic for the fact that they are the Baa Baa's... what are the chances of the Pacifics from 1-10? ... I'd say a '5/6'
tho if there's a 'create a team option' we can always make them ourselves (I used the word "IF", because EA can always screw it up in some way... and this will probably be it!)
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 05:33 PM
noticed that about the Lions socks too ... tho i didn't wanna say incase it was too picky ...
its a minor change tho, I'm sure a few emails to HB or EA could have it changed sharpish
captainamerica
10-01-05, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 06:32 AM
yeah ... it would be a little strange if the guys they used for the motion capture didn't actually feature in the game...
so for touring teams...
we'll def get the,
1. Lions
2. NZ Maori
and hopefully the,
3. Barbarians
4. Pacific Islanders
the Barbarians are realistic for the fact that they are the Baa Baa's... what are the chances of the Pacifics from 1-10? ... I'd say a '5/6'
tho if there's a 'create a team option' we can always make them ourselves (I used the word "IF", because EA can always screw it up in some way... and this will probably be it!)
Yeah, Pacific Islanders, though they should be included, are more iffy than definite.
I'd actually say about a 7 on a scale to 10, but I've been known to drink.
About the Lions socks, I'm all for being picky, especially if it was sites like ours where they saw the 11-player in the anthem lineup and removed their trailers. In all fairness, the majority of what we ask is common sense stuff.
i wonder what away kit they choose for the lions, me hopes it's the green one.
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 05:47 PM
damn sure it better be the green one
... esp seeing as there are gonna be a large selection of the boys in green doin their stuff on the tour!
Maybe itll be like FIFA where you have an Home Strip, an Away strip and certain teams will have an alternate strip
captainamerica
10-01-05, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by Ripper@Jan 11 2005, 07:21 AM
Maybe itll be like FIFA where you have an Home Strip, an Away strip and certain teams will have an alternate strip
Maybe it's a create-your-own-alternate.
The 'New Zealand All Pinks' comes to mind . . .
raziel_eire
10-01-05, 07:04 PM
cavan ... what's the ground on your pic?
looks like the proposed Lansdowne Road after redevelopment if I'm not too crazy?
captainamerica
10-01-05, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 08:04 AM
cavan ... what's the ground on your pic?
looks like the proposed Lansdowne Road after redevelopment if I'm not too crazy?
Yup, I think it is.
I'm all for redevelopment, but Lansdowne Road, creaky and withering and tilted is gorgeous. Had the opportunity to step on the pitch (weekend after the All Blacks route in '97) and damn I loved that atmosphere (there was no one in it). I loved it.
aussie1st
10-01-05, 07:34 PM
I wonder if EA will put that new Lansdowne Road stadium instead of the current one, same for the MCG (if its in it)
Lets hope this time the NZ Maori and other teams have the right players lol.
One other point about the Lions kit is that the new Zurich shirts have the adidas stripes going all the way up the shoulder, not just on the sleeve.
I've got an Xbox, so I never really played Rugby 2004, but I gather you could pick a national team from a pool of qualified players (all English/New Zealand players, etc). Is this expected to be the case again in Rugby 2005? How did this work with the Lions in R2004?
captainamerica
10-01-05, 07:52 PM
Originally posted by Boy@Jan 11 2005, 08:47 AM
I've got an Xbox, so I never really played Rugby 2004, but I gather you could pick a national team from a pool of qualified players (all English/New Zealand players, etc). Is this expected to be the case again in Rugby 2005? How did this work with the Lions in R2004?
That's exactly how it was.
* - Though it was pretty cool, you could have all the Americans who studied at Oxford and Cambridge available for the Lions. Plus, there was this 'granny-gate' part where you could trace the descendants of each player and make them play for their 'true' country. Please note, this entire paragraph is a lie and you had it right (pools of players from their respective nation).
I was just thinking if the lions are included, surely this means that the NPC teams are included aswell. I hope it doesnt make them play the S12 teams. What do u guys think?
yea thats what i think, yet there is no sigh of any npc teams the least they could do is add the division teams the lions are playing!
captainamerica
10-01-05, 10:36 PM
I completely doubt it.
Regarding teams, EA like to go all out, so if they were to have any teams from the NPC, they'd have them all. I can't see that happening, because then you'd have big arguments about the Currie Cup and the Premiership.
But then, at this point in time, who knows.
NZL Fan
10-01-05, 10:49 PM
Originally posted by watty@Jan 11 2005, 10:51 AM
I was just thinking if the lions are included, surely this means that the NPC teams are included aswell. I hope it doesnt make them play the S12 teams. What do u guys think?
I think the chances of NPC are pretty much zilch - they would have mentioned it before now...............and yes I think the Lions will play the Super 12 teams as part of ALL their southern hemishere tours in rugby 2005 (plus the Maoris in New Zealand), rather then the traditional domestic teams.
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 12:03 AM
what were all the teams in R2004 anyways ... (I can't remem, its been so long since I traded it away)
we had the world cup 20,
super 12
european cup 24
Lions
= 56 so far
how many other national/domestic teams were there?
... i've read on some sites that it was up to 95 teams for it - was that true?
that equals 57 i just thought id put my 5c in
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 12:10 AM
well i'm glad you'll keep me straight neh!
... are they "consecutive" mistakes I made?
... you don't fancy doing a final year computers paper for me in the morning ... I'll offer you more then your 5c for it?
captainamerica
11-01-05, 12:25 AM
Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 01:03 PM
what were all the teams in R2004 anyways ... (I can't remem, its been so long since I traded it away)
we had the world cup 20,
super 12
european cup 24
Lions
= 56 so far
how many other national/domestic teams were there?
... i've read on some sites that it was up to 95 teams for it - was that true?
NZ Maori, Barbarians, Russia, Spain . . . uhhhhh uhhhhhh uhhhh
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 12:32 AM
Originally posted by captainamerica+Jan 11 2005, 01:25 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (captainamerica @ Jan 11 2005, 01:25 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 01:03 PM
what were all the teams in R2004 anyways ... (I can't remem, its been so long since I traded it away)
we had the world cup 20,
super 12
european cup 24
Lions
= 56 so far
how many other national/domestic teams were there?
... i've read on some sites that it was up to 95 teams for it - was that true?
NZ Maori, Barbarians, Russia, Spain . . . uhhhhh uhhhhhh uhhhh [/b]
ok 61 so far, anybody know/actually remember any more?
jared27
11-01-05, 12:37 AM
If the NPC was in, wouldn't there be the official logo along side the super12 and tri-nations logos on the NZ boxart.
Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 01:10 PM
well i'm glad you'll keep me straight neh!
... are they "consecutive" mistakes I made?
... you don't fancy doing a final year computers paper for me in the morning ... I'll offer you more then your 5c for it?
jeez keep ur g string on of course i will do ur computers paper i cant gaurantee anything tho
Originally posted by jared27@Jan 11 2005, 01:37 PM
If the NPC was in, wouldn't there be the official logo along side the super12 and tri-nations logos on the NZ boxart.
not noccessarily
captainamerica
11-01-05, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by neh+Jan 11 2005, 01:51 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (neh @ Jan 11 2005, 01:51 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-jared27@Jan 11 2005, 01:37 PM
If the NPC was in, wouldn't there be the official logo along side the super12 and tri-nations logos on the NZ boxart.
not noccessarily [/b]
Yeah, they might not have that license but they could feasibly include the teams.
But . . . I doubt it.
Raz, I can't think of anymore teams. I want to say Portugal, but I'm not sure. There were like 65 stadiums, weren't there?
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 12:59 AM
Originally posted by neh+Jan 11 2005, 01:50 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (neh @ Jan 11 2005, 01:50 PM)</div>
<!--QuoteBegin-raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 01:10 PM
well i'm glad you'll keep me straight neh!
... are they "consecutive" mistakes I made?
... you don't fancy doing a final year computers paper for me in the morning ... I'll offer you more then your 5c for it?
jeez keep ur g string on of course i will do ur computers paper i cant gaurantee anything tho [/b]
I can't guarantee anything about the exam either... and I've been sitting with my head in the books for days now,
I'd take any escape possible now, but it seems I'm just gonna have to do it... its only 7.5 hours away !
Surely the NPC would come under license from the NZRU?
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 01:07 AM
you're a real bundle of joy...
with optism like that this game is f***ed, never mind my exam
captainamerica
11-01-05, 01:09 AM
Originally posted by umosay@Jan 11 2005, 02:00 PM
Surely the NPC would come under license from the NZRU?
That's just what EA/HB would expect you to think Umosay.
But they've got other plans . . .
Originally posted by raziel_eire@Jan 11 2005, 02:07 PM
you're a real bundle of joy...
with optism like that this game is f***ed, never mind my exam
hahahahah i was joking man, damn right im a bundle of joy!
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 01:24 AM
not as nice a bundle as your pics I'm sure....
... you not got any lucy pinder to put up?
-> rugby 2004, gameplay, teams, HB (still on topic!)
captainamerica
11-01-05, 01:37 AM
Any North Americans think they'll have the Churchill Cup?
They'll have the Maori, but what about an effectively England A squad? This would also mean having a venue in Vancouver.
raziel_eire
11-01-05, 01:42 AM
Originally posted by captainamerica@Jan 11 2005, 02:37 PM
Any North Americans think they'll have the Churchill Cup?
They'll have the Maori, but what about an effectively England A squad? This would also mean having a venue in Vancouver.
u'll probably be able to create a tournament like that using their custom tournament feature ...
doubt there'll be an England A (just use the real England team - extra challenge)
if there's not a Vancouver stadium (where is it actually in Vancouver & whats it called?) you could use the States ground if they get one... tho i heard someone mention that each team would have their own ground and if there is any truth in it, it would have to feature for Canada aswell
lol, yea it's what's Lansdowne is supposed to look like in 2008.
Lansdowne as it is now will be always be a special place. Sure, it's old and damp but the atmosphere and history of the place is amazing. It's the oldest rugby ground in the world and from the screenshots i've seen, it's gonna be in the game. (One screenshot featuring ireland vs. france has the Wanderers pub in the background) I'll be sad to see her go, but it's simply not up to standard anymore for big soccer and rugby games. That's life.
Originally posted by raziel_eire+Jan 10 2005, 07:42 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (raziel_eire @ Jan 10 2005, 07:42 PM)</div>
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Any North Americans think they'll have the Churchill Cup?*
They'll have the Maori, but what about an effectively England A squad?* This would also mean having a venue in Vancouver.
u'll probably be able to create a tournament like that using their custom tournament feature ...
doubt there'll be an England A (just use the real England team - extra challenge)
if there's not a Vancouver stadium (where is it actually in Vancouver & whats it called?) you could use the States ground if they get one... tho i heard someone mention that each team would have their own ground and if there is any truth in it, it would have to feature for Canada aswell [/b]
The stadium in Vancouver is on the west edge of town, on the University of British Columbia campus. It is the UBC football/rugby stadium, as well as the usual venue for bigger matches in BC, such as the mens premier finals, and the school finals. Its called Thunderbird Stadium and seats about 5-7,000, as the UBC teams are called the UBC Thunderbirds.
However, the Churchill Cup was in Edmonton last year, at Commonwealth Stadium, which is a 70,000 seater.
Canadian_Rugger
12-01-05, 07:22 PM
It says on EA Sports all new tournaments etc that don't include last years licenses so I am suspecting EA have gotten some more shit together http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
and this custom tournament thing looks cool http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
raziel_eire
08-02-05, 12:10 AM
Okely doke...
we now know of all the competitions in the game (thanks to locksley)...
but would it be possible for anyone who has played the full game extensively (and perhaps still has it) to give us a full listing of teams that are featured:
How many national sides are in the game?
- who are they all, any advance on the 20 teams featured in the RWC 2003?
How many touring sides are in the game?
- the Lions are there, what about the Maori, Barbarians, Pacific Islanders?
How many club/domestic teams are in the game?
- we know the Super12 teams, what about the european domestic teams... who is included this year?
and finally,
How complex is the Custom Tournament option?
- can we create a league, cup, group & knockout stage competition or any other permeatations?
If and when I know this, I'll have no more questions to ask... I'm not fussed on knowing the squads, its the teams that are more important!
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