Newbie to TBCB

Maximus · 02-07-2005, 05:22 PM

I have done some reading about this game. From what I understand it is not a career game but more of s historical game.

Having said that, can we start our divisions up with fictional fighters with no w/l/d records?

Tiger Fan · 02-07-2005, 05:27 PM

I focus mainly on historical fights but yes you can start up divisions comprised of entirely fictional fighters with no record. There are even some fictional fighter files and a fictional fighter creator you can download.

Enjoy.

Maximus · 02-07-2005, 05:29 PM

Thanks Tiger Fan.

Bam Bam · 02-07-2005, 05:31 PM

yes, you can create fictional fighters with no records, something I enjoy doing

edit: oop, too late

Maximus · 02-07-2005, 08:24 PM

So in a way, this game (with some work) can actually become a type of career game really. I mean the game keeps stats, fight records, ect...right?

How many weight division are there in the game?

CONN CHRIS · 02-07-2005, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

So in a way, this game (with some work) can actually become a type of career game really. I mean the game keeps stats, fight records, ect...right?

How many weight division are there in the game?

It is open ended and can be run with real fighters, fictional fighters or a combination there of in either historicaly accurate time frames or out of time. It keeps lots of stats on a career basis although we always wish there were more. So it is career oriented in a sense, but you are the ruler of your universe rather than a manager of one fighter or a stable of fighters.

There are 17 weight classes from strawweights up to Heavyweight (which bothers the heck out those purists among us) - I use all 17 classes, some opt for the traditional 8 (fly, bantam or paper, feather, light, welter, middle, Light heavy and heavy - although I believe light heavy was an add-on early in the modern era, so the term "purist" realy is pretty relative) Ask Bear, he'll know.

Welcome and ask all the questions you like, this game and community are great fun!

Christopher

David Myers · 02-07-2005, 08:50 PM

And to answer another of your questions. Yes, the game keeps stats--lots of them. In addition to a career fight log for each boxer, it keeps track of rounds fought, stoppages, knockdowns, punching averages, <i>etc</i>. It also creates several different rankings, although its ranking system is the weakest part of its stats-keeping. In my opinion.

sabotai · 02-07-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

although I believe light heavy was an add-on early in the modern era

Yup, the light heavyweight division was started in 1903.

Maximus · 02-07-2005, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger Fan

I focus mainly on historical fights but yes you can start up divisions comprised of entirely fictional fighters with no record. There are even some fictional fighter files and a fictional fighter creator you can download.

Enjoy.

where can I download these utilities? I do not see a mod section for this game...

JohnnyBench · 02-07-2005, 09:13 PM

Try This My Friend

www.cornerwork.com

It will hook you up with some great stuff!!!

Welcome to the board!

Maximus · 02-07-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBench

Try This My Friend

www.cornerwork.com

It will hook you up with some great stuff!!!

Welcome to the board!

Ahh, great. Thanks!

mh2365 · 02-07-2005, 09:30 PM

Welcome to the board ... check out the inside the ropes forum and you'll be able to read up on how some of us are working around the so-called no career play issue.

If you have half an imagination, then this is a great game.

crusadecat · 02-08-2005, 12:51 AM

Somewhere on the net is a how to do a role playing game with Title bout, I think it was intended for the board game but with some minor tweaking could work for the computer game.

Maximus · 02-11-2005, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger Fan

I focus mainly on historical fights but yes you can start up divisions comprised of entirely fictional fighters with no record. There are even some fictional fighter files and a fictional fighter creator you can download.

Enjoy.

where can I download this fictional fighter creator? I went to Cornerwork.com but I didnt see anything there labled as such.

Thanks.

JohnnyBench · 02-11-2005, 07:30 AM

Go to this thread for the fictional fighter generator. At this time, it DOES NOT load them into the game. It will generate them, but you have to manually input them into the game.

TBCB Random Fighter Generator News and Releases

Maximus · 02-11-2005, 01:59 PM

Thanks!

bear · 02-12-2005, 03:05 PM

There is a lot of debate about when the first lightheavyweight title fight took place. The class is said to be the brainchild of Chicago Promoter/newspaperman Lou Houseman who wanted a bridge between heavies and the 158 middleweight limit. Traditionally Jack Root has been considered the first title holder when he outpointed Kid McCoy 1903-04-22.
This has, been subject to much debate over the past 20 years. Some historians have found some sources indicating that an earlier Choynski McCoy bout was the first title fight. Herb Goldman has published wome articles on the topic in the 1980s in The Ring, and more recently in International Boxing Digest. IBRO newsletters have also discussed this topic.
It took a while for the division to establish itself. Ketchel, for example, could have claimed the title but didn't because it was reatively meaningless at the time. Curiously the division was known as cruiserweight in England and you may at times see early references to "cruisers" in British publications. Don't confuse these with the weight class of today.

Bear

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

It is open ended and can be run with real fighters, fictional fighters or a combination there of in either historicaly accurate time frames or out of time. It keeps lots of stats on a career basis although we always wish there were more. So it is career oriented in a sense, but you are the ruler of your universe rather than a manager of one fighter or a stable of fighters.

There are 17 weight classes from strawweights up to Heavyweight (which bothers the heck out those purists among us) - I use all 17 classes, some opt for the traditional 8 (fly, bantam or paper, feather, light, welter, middle, Light heavy and heavy - although I believe light heavy was an add-on early in the modern era, so the term "purist" realy is pretty relative) Ask Bear, he'll know.

Welcome and ask all the questions you like, this game and community are great fun!

Christopher

02-07-2005, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maximus Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 420	Newbie to TBCB I have done some reading about this game. From what I understand it is not a career game but more of s historical game. Having said that, can we start our divisions up with fictional fighters with no w/l/d records?

02-07-2005, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 5,395	I focus mainly on historical fights but yes you can start up divisions comprised of entirely fictional fighters with no record. There are even some fictional fighter files and a fictional fighter creator you can download. Enjoy. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles My current dynasty - Tiger Fan's All Sports Replay: The 1920's Head Coach 2010 North Carolina State (5-7) 2011 North Carolina State (2-2) 2012 North Carolina (0-0) 2008 IFF Portsmouth FC

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Bam Bam All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 983	yes, you can create fictional fighters with no records, something I enjoy doing edit: oop, too late __________________ runs a 4.4 40.. Last edited by Bam Bam : 02-07-2005 at 05:32 PM.

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David Myers All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston Posts: 693	Stats And to answer another of your questions. Yes, the game keeps stats--lots of them. In addition to a career fight log for each boxer, it keeps track of rounds fought, stoppages, knockdowns, punching averages, <i>etc</i>. It also creates several different rankings, although its ranking system is the weakest part of its stats-keeping. In my opinion. __________________ David Myers Houston, Texas Last edited by David Myers : 02-07-2005 at 08:51 PM.

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02-07-2005, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maximus Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 420	Thanks Tiger Fan.

02-07-2005, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maximus Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 420	So in a way, this game (with some work) can actually become a type of career game really. I mean the game keeps stats, fight records, ect...right? How many weight division are there in the game?

02-07-2005, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnnyBench Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 254	Try This My Friend www.cornerwork.com It will hook you up with some great stuff!!! Welcome to the board!

02-07-2005, 09:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	Welcome to the board ... check out the inside the ropes forum and you'll be able to read up on how some of us are working around the so-called no career play issue. If you have half an imagination, then this is a great game.

02-08-2005, 12:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
crusadecat All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 799	Somewhere on the net is a how to do a role playing game with Title bout, I think it was intended for the board game but with some minor tweaking could work for the computer game.

02-11-2005, 07:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
JohnnyBench Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 254	Go to this thread for the fictional fighter generator. At this time, it DOES NOT load them into the game. It will generate them, but you have to manually input them into the game. TBCB Random Fighter Generator News and Releases

02-11-2005, 01:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Maximus Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 420	Thanks!