GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX NFL FEVER 2003 User manual

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Ball Carrier Controls
Juke left Juke right
Stiff arm
Spin
Turbo
Dive
Lateral
Shoulder charge
Swim Swim
Jump
Dive tackle
Turbo
Dive for pass
Rip
Move player
Defensive Controls (After the Snap)
Player nearest ball
Hurdle & showboat
Move ball carrier
Get On the Field… NOW!
pg. 8
Create the Play of
Your Dreams
pg. 12
Go Deep with
Online Play
pg. 18

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SAFETY INFORMATION
About Photosensitive Seizures
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed
to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may
appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures
or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these
“photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness,
altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs,
disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may
also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury
from falling down or striking nearby objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of
these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the
above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to
experience these seizures.
The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting
farther from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing
in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy,
consult a doctor before playing.
Other Important Health and Safety Information The Xbox Instruction
Manual contains important health and safety information that you should
read and understand before using this software.
Avoid Damage to Your Television
Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially front- or
rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games, including Xbox
games, are played on them. Static images presented during the normal
course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing a permanent
shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games
are not being played. Similar damage may occur from static images created
when placing a video game on hold or pause. Consult your television
owner’s manual to determine if video games can be played safely on your
set. If you are unable to find this information in the owner’s manual, contact
your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can
be played safely on your set.
Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public
performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is
strictly prohibited.
CONTENTS
FEATURES
Quick and Dirty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8
Get in fast with a single game.
Brush Up Your Skills > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 9
Run some drills before tackling a real game.
Calling the Shots > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 10
Read up on play selection.
Changes at the Line > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 11
Change your plays on the fly.
Play Your Own Way > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 12
Create your own offensive plays.
Read the Signs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 16
Learn to read personnel and positioning cues.
Build and Manage a Dynasty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 24
Control more than just the on-field action.
Looking the Part > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 28
Customize your team’s uniform and home stadium.
Saving and Loading Files > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 30
Save, load, and transport games.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Get Online – Go Really Deep > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 18
Play online using the Xbox™ Live service.
Unsung Heroes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 23
Honor the off-the-field contributions of some truly
dedicated athletes.
DEPARTMENTS
Controlling the Game > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 4
Offensive Controls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 4
Defensive Controls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 6
Credits > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 31
Warranty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 32
Customer Support > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 33
SAFETY
CONTENTS

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3
IT JUST KEEPS
GETTING BETTER
Last year, when the Microsoft NFL Fever franchise was traded
from the PC to the Xbox, you heard all the hype—amazing
graphics, incredible gameplay, can do everything but bake you
a cake. And you said to yourself, “Nothing can be that great.”
Then you tried it.
And it was.
So this year, the talk has started again with NFL Fever 2003 .
But now you’re thinking, “Bet it’s not much different than last
year.” After all, lightning never strikes twice, right?
Hope you’re wearing your rubber boots.
The team that brought you NFL Fever 2002 , the best-selling
football game on Xbox, hasn’t been sitting around getting all
fat and lazy during the offseason. They’ve been crankin’ on
the next in-your-face, blow-your-mind, so-realistic-it-gives-you-
the-creeps version— NFL Fever 2003 . With
improved gameplay, better AI, online play,
and increased customization options,
it’s all you’ve ever wanted and more.
Just don’t expect it to bake you a cake.
-Ed.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Let’s begin at the
beginning. That would
be the Main Menu,
naturally. This is where
you take your first step
along the path to
football immortality.
But which fork in the
road will you take?
Here’s a roadmap
for you:
Main Menu Options
Practice Learn basic game controls, and work on your
play execution.
Single Game Pick two available teams, and then go head-to-
head in just one game.
Season Build a long-term dynasty, or take the seven-
game Classic Challenge against some of history’s
greatest teams.
Network Play Play against a real, live opponent using the Xbox™
Live service, or use System Link to connect two
Xbox consoles.
General
Manager
Make trades and substitutions, create or edit
players, create custom uniforms, and more.
Load or
Delete Files
Access your saved games, players, replays, and
seasons.
User Profile Create your own plays, and create and modify your
personal settings, such as audibles, hot routes,
favorite plays, and controller settings.
Options Adjust gameplay settings, such as rules, sound,
and display.
MAIN MENU
INTRO

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Ball Carrier
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Turbo
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Spin
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Shoulder charge
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Stiff arm
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dive
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lateral
Left Thumbstick > > > > > > > > > > > > > Move ball carrier
Left/Right Trigger > > > > > > > > > > > Juke left/right
Right Thumbstick (up) > > > > > > > > > Hurdle
Right Thumbstick (left/right/down) > Showboat
CONTROLLING THE GAME
OFFENSIVE CONTROLS
Before the Snap
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Snap ball
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fake snap
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Send man in motion
          (if available)
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > View play, zoom back
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Call audible
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Select hot route
Quarterback / Passing
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver A
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver B
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver X
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver Y
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver Black
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Throw ball away
Left Thumbstick > > > > > > > Move QB
Right Thumbstick (click) > > Toggle QB between
          run/pass mode
Left/Right Trigger > > > > > Pump fake
User-Controlled Receiver (after ball is in air)
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Switch to receiver
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jump for ball
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dive for ball
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
Ball Carrier Controls
Juke left Juke right
Stiff arm
Spin
Turbo
Dive
Lateral
Hurdle & showboat
Move ball carrier
Shoulder charge

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CONTROLS
CONTROLS
DEFENSIVE CONTROLS
Before the Snap
+ Left Thumbstick > Shift defensive line
> > > > > > > > > > > > Cycle through players
> > > > > > > > > > > > Display play diagram
> > > > > > > > > > > > Call audible
> > > > > > > > > > > > Change receiver coverage style
Left/Right Trigger > > > Cycle through players
KICKING CONTROLS
Punting / Kickoff Returns (Ball Carrier)
> > > > > > > > > > > > Call fair catch
> > > > > > > > > > > > Kneel in end zone
Kickoffs / Placekicks / Punts (Kicker)
> > > > > > > > > > > > Set direction & strength of kick
Left Thumbstick > > > Set height of kick
Kicking Meter
When kicking, the arrow
determines the strength
and direction of your
kick. Press the A button
once to stop the arrow
and set the direction
for the kick. Then, when
the arrow fills with red,
press the A button again
to set the strength of
the kick.
CALLING PLAYS
Offense or Defense
> > > > > > > > > > > > Select formation or play
> > > > > > > > > > > > Go back one level
> > > > > > > > > > > > Flip play horizontally (offense only)
> > > > > > > > > > > > Display key
Left Thumbstick > > > > > Highlight formation or play
Right Trigger (hold) > > Hide the highlight (multiplayer only)
Left Trigger (hold) > > > Keep playpicker on screen
           (multiplayer only)
COACH SAYS
When controlling the offense, you can have a play
executed for you. Just snap the ball, sit back, and
watch the action unfold.
Swim Swim
Jump
Dive tackle
Turbo
Dive for pass
Rip
Move player
Defensive Controls (After the Snap)
Player nearest ball