TecmoBowl-vs-RBI.com

[Turd]

Would you ever play TB again? I'm always looking for opponents.

[RBI PRO]

Would you ever play TB again? I'm always looking for opponents.

have not played in years but would for sure try it again.

[TbT]

Id like to put it to a debate anytime, anywhere that the original Tecmo Bowl is just as good as TSB...and especially in terms of strategy needed to be dominant at TB.  It is a far more cerebral game as the random element does not exist in TB.

I get this shit all the time..."its got more teams, and more plays" so therefore its better.  But that wouldn't hold up in a court room.  Bring some legit hard facts that prove it.  No one really ever cites any other reasons than those 2 factors.

As I prepared for the radio show last week I put some serious time into properly articulating some high end strategy I have, and will be unveiling on the site soon.

Most of the stuff was concerning the computer controlled pass coverage-defensive based schemes we have that have put us light years ahead of any mere novice. I also created a proper write up explaining the linebacker protect strategy that we have uncovered which basically short circuits the blocking scheme for the offense.

By really getting these schemes properly drawn on out paper, it will go a long ways towards educating people on just how much of a chess match the original Tecmo Bowl.   More specifically when played between two knowledgeable and experienced individuals.

I'm certain that if I were placed in a court room and had to plead my case to a jury of random people(some familiar with the games, some not) that Tecmo Bowl is an equal , because it has by far a greater element of strategy needed to excel at it...I would come out with flying colors.

[TbT]

Added 2 new pages today.

Put up a page that shows all the different sites that have featured or reviewed TecmoBowl-vs-RBI.com...each one also links to their site.  This may end up being a nice marketing tool, as I can pass this page around to various people/sites.
http://www.tecmobowl-vs-rbi.com/reviewed--featured.html
Just need to add a link to the solid verbal, and also to the audio from that show.
Once I get the audio from the Alabama show, I'll put that together as well.

Also created a page with all the Tecmo player abilities
http://www.tecmobowl-vs-rbi.com/tecmo-player-rating.html

[TbT]

Added share buttons for facebook, twitter and email.
Thats gotten the site linked onto facebook 3 times and passed along in email once in less than 24 hours.  That should lead to a lot of traffic over the course of a month.  

Also added a monthly news feature at the top of the home page.  Pieced together some stuff from the mike tyson's punchout newspaper.  Not only will it draw attention to the latest happenings...also lets the visitor know the site hasn't been abandoned.

Received the audio from the show.  Haven't gotten a chance to do anything with it yet, but eventually will make it into a 2 part youtube video.  I think the file is too big to post here, so I'll have to chop it in 2 then add it to the thread.

Ive got a laundry list of things I learned from that show and how to do a much better job if I get featured on the radio again.

[TbT]

Got the audio cut up into 2 parts, but they are still too big to load here.  I'll have to cut some more. 
In the meantime heres the 30 second promo they cut for the show.

[TbT]

Part 1 of the radio show


Part 2 of the show

[RBI PRO]

Id like to put it to a debate anytime, anywhere that the original Tecmo Bowl is just as good as TSB...and especially in terms of strategy needed to be dominant at TB.  It is a far more cerebral game as the random element does not exist in TB.

I get this shit all the time..."its got more teams, and more plays" so therefore its better.  But that wouldn't hold up in a court room.  Bring some legit hard facts that prove it.  No one really ever cites any other reasons than those 2 factors.

As I prepared for the radio show last week I put some serious time into properly articulating some high end strategy I have, and will be unveiling on the site soon.

Most of the stuff was concerning the computer controlled pass coverage-defensive based schemes we have that have put us light years ahead of any mere novice. I also created a proper write up explaining the linebacker protect strategy that we have uncovered which basically short circuits the blocking scheme for the offense.

By really getting these schemes properly drawn on out paper, it will go a long ways towards educating people on just how much of a chess match the original Tecmo Bowl.   More specifically when played between two knowledgeable and experienced individuals.

I'm certain that if I were placed in a court room and had to plead my case to a jury of random people(some familiar with the games, some not) that Tecmo Bowl is an equal , because it has by far a greater element of strategy needed to excel at it...I would come out with flying colors.

  Don't get me wrong, I played TB a lot before TSB came along, but once the greatest game of all time came along TB was history! TB is just too plain and simple. TSB is a lot more action and much more fun to play. It really is not even close. I know you love TB better but you are in the 5 % tile at best.  Tough to find anyone that likes TB better other than it was the originator.

[Turd]

Yeah, no doubt we're in the minority.  I think one of the non-gameplay things that helps make it better for me is that TB fans are generally less douchebaggery, since they haven't been tarnished by the allure of online play and leagues.  Play in the NES TSB online community long enough, and you know that it eventually just gets to be too much.  It's too hardcore, and not enough plain fun

The TB guys I've met Brad, Cam, WMB, Swampc1 etc are all guys I regularly converse with and are pleasant to talk with.

Gameplay wise, I love the larger player models, the simplicity/quickness/arcade feel of the game. I rather like the no JJ/CC gameplay. Either way, I don't think we're ever going to convince you that TB > TSB, Im just staying MY reasons why I like it better.

[RBI PRO]

Yeah, no doubt we're in the minority.  I think one of the non-gameplay things that helps make it better for me is that TB fans are generally less douchebaggery, since they haven't been tarnished by the allure of online play and leagues.  Play in the NES TSB online community long enough, and you know that it eventually just gets to be too much.  It's too hardcore, and not enough plain fun

The TB guys I've met Brad, Cam, WMB, Swampc1 etc are all guys I regularly converse with and are pleasant to talk with.

Gameplay wise, I love the larger player models, the simplicity/quickness/arcade feel of the game. I rather like the no JJ/CC gameplay. Either way, I don't think we're ever going to convince you that TB > TSB, Im just staying MY reasons why I like it better.

I feel ya man!

[TbT]

Don't get me wrong, I played TB a lot before TSB came along, but once the greatest game of all time came along TB was history! TB is just too plain and simple. TSB is a lot more action and much more fun to play. It really is not even close. I know you love TB better but you are in the 5 % tile at best.  Tough to find anyone that likes TB better other than it was the originator.

Off the top of my head, myself included I can think of about 6-7 dee nee posters who prefer the original Tecmo Bowl.  And only 1 of them(Turd) used to favor TSB. 

[BeefMaster]

Gameplay wise, I love the larger player models, the simplicity/quickness/arcade feel of the game. I rather like the no JJ/CC gameplay. Either way, I don't think we're ever going to convince you that TB > TSB, Im just staying MY reasons why I like it better.

What is "JJ/CC"?

[Turd]

Jumping Jackass = the auto jumping catch that happens on long bombs or timing patterns. Some guys build their whole game around it
Coverage Catch = throwing into coverage and having a guy like Jerry Rice who has high REC or a high PC QB (Montana) throwing to him (or both), making the completion.

These are terms used frequently over at Knobbe.org (the tecmo community)

There are no jumps in TB, and covered WR's 99% of the time result in an INT.

Brad, what other forum posters here prefer TB?  I would hear this information, and I would hear it very well.

[RBI PRO]

Don't get me wrong, I played TB a lot before TSB came along, but once the greatest game of all time came along TB was history! TB is just too plain and simple. TSB is a lot more action and much more fun to play. It really is not even close. I know you love TB better but you are in the 5 % tile at best.  Tough to find anyone that likes TB better other than it was the originator.

Off the top of my head, myself included I can think of about 6-7 dee nee posters who prefer the original Tecmo Bowl.  And only 1 of them(Turd) used to favor TSB. 

Yea..like i said probably among the 5% tile. 5 out of every 100 players..that's being kind

[broiler]

i am nowhere near and expert, but i certainly prefer the original TB

[TbT]

i am nowhere near and expert, but i certainly prefer the original TB

Didn't know that.  Thinking about it, I'll say that of about the 20 or so absolute regulars here(5,000 + posts),  at least a quarter of them prefer TecmoBowl to TSB.

Myself, Turd, Nomaaa, Broiler.  Theres at least another 1 thats escaping me.
Cam and Nate don't post here much but both certainly are in the group as well.

[Gantry]

I prefer the original as a head-to-head game, though I don't play either that much.  TSB clearly superior in one player mode, don't think anyone doubts that...

[broiler]

my very first PM, i remember it fondly

Tecmo Bowl
« Sent to: broiler on: 08/07/05, 09:40:02 PM »     

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Glad to hear yah like the original.  the best game ever in my book, but RBI lately has been closing the gap big time.

i doubt you'll find anyone who plays more than me and my friend nate.  we've burned thru probably 150 games the last 9-10 months.  were dorks and keep records and spread sheets, and crap like that.  i love the game , talking about the match-ups and general strategizing.

if your in need of indepth insight at the game then pm and i'll break down all yah need to know to be a world beater at that game.

TBT.

[Gantry]

Totally wanted to fuck you

[Turd]

Sweet, any of you guys ever feel like playing, I'd be down for a casual game. I'm nowhere near an expert either, I just enjoy it...