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(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Try the Juiced version. There, the offensive and defensive lines are a huge deal--and the Jaguars are virtually useless in every way imaginable. -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Just finished up with the AFC West: Denver Broncos: The offensive line and the defensive line is tough as nails (really, only the most dominant defenses--so far proving to be Seattle, Houston, and New England--are capable of pressuring Peyton Manning). The offense combines explosive pass plays with field positioning. The running game isn't as good as KC or Oakland's, but it's still pretty good, amplified considerably given the strength of the Oline. Defensively speaking, while one-dimensional yet again, becomes possessed when swarming either air attack or the ground game. It's a little difficult to get used to, but it's easily one of the best NFL teams in the game. Kansas City Chiefs: Adequate receiving corps, though lacks a certain punch. The real threat offensively speaking is RB Jamaal Charles, who is one of the best RB's in the entire game. The front seven is also pretty dominant, although the secondary is a bit of a weakness. That means rushing the passer and suffocating the run is this team's expertise defensively, while the offense is run first and pass later. Given the playbook, this team would have been the most fun, explosive team in the division not counting the Broncos if not for the fact that this team doesn't have that great a receiving corps. Oakland Raiders: The good news so far is that this is one of the most dominant offenses in Tecmo Super Bowl 2015-2016, surpassing even the likes of the New England Patriots. Not only does this team have a great passing game and a receiving corps to back up Derrek Carr, but the Raiders even have one of the better running backs in the entire game. Defensively speaking, the defensive line isn't that great, but they are pretty good against the pass, forcing three interceptions during my pratice run against one of the better passing teams in the NFL--the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are second only to the Denver Broncos for best team in the AFC West--the Broncos win out by virtue of their possessed defense. San Diego Chargers: Offensively speaking, this team is the bizzaro Kansas City Chiefs; their offensive line is terrible, and your running game isn't very good. But the passing game is explosive. Defensively speaking, they're not impressive. The front seven is slow as mollasses, so don't even think about rushing the passer (with blitzes rarely ever working), especially since the secondary doesn't cover the receivers very well. You might get by at shutting down the run, but that just opens the way for an aerial assault the likes of which the Chargers have no answers for. This team is especially hampered by playbooks that favor the shotgun formation, because that means you won't be able to stop anybody. They're a pretty good team, but my least favorite in the AFC West by virtue of their defense (though a broken offensive line hurts just as well). And thus, here's the order in which the four teams fall under: 1. Denver Broncos 2. Oakland Raiders (close second) 3. Kansas City Chiefs 4. San Diego Chargers And thus, the order of the entire AFC: 1. New England Patriots 2. Denver Broncos 3. Oakland Raiders 4. Houston Texans 5. Baltimore Ravens 6. Tennessee Titans 7. Buffalo Bills 8. Pittsburgh Steelers 9. New York Jets 10.Kansas City Chiefs 11.Miami Dolphins 12.San Diego Chargers 13.Cincinnati Bengels 14.Indianapolis Colts 15.Cleveland Browns 16.Jacksonville Jaguars -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Which is odd because you'd think this means a big turnaround for some of these franchises (except the Jaguars) with a big downward slump for the Colts. But that will ultimately fall under the coaching staff and the players themselves. What may translate perfectly in Tecmo Super Bowl may not necessarily carry over in real life (so far, the closest thing to this was Jacksonville being horrendous, Baltimore and Pittsburgh being pretty good, and New England being one of the best teams in the league). I already got done playing with the Broncos, Chiefs, and Raiders. Now all that's left to do is play the San Diego Chargers, and I'll cover the AFC West (btw, the Broncos, Chiefs, and Raiders play exceptionally well). -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Covering the AFC South now: Houston Texans: By far the most fun team to play as in the division. Okay, so you do not exactly have an explosive offense. But I got two names for you: J. J. Watt, and Arian Foster. Arian Foster is the cornerstone of an offense that doesn't have much in the way of receivers (and nothing special at QB), and J. J. Watt, well, can force turnover on downs during a punt return! This makes the Texans the ultimate field position team there is, and my pick to be the best team in the AFC South--at least in Tecmo (chances are, the coaching staff over at Houston fails to realize this; besides, Arian Foster is going to miss some time in real life due to injuries). Of course, that's only the Juiced version. Defense is the best offense, but your offense is adequate enough in the air, and explosive on the ground. Indianapolis Colts: Shockingly enough, this is not a good football team in this version. The offensive line is a joke, and the defensive front seven is slow as hell. While you could get by on the run defense, you can't blitz the passer for crap, meaning they will still kick your arse in the air. RB Frank Gore is adequate, but not behind the kind of offensive line that can allow easy sacks for Andrew Luck. And while the passing game is good, it is hampered severely by an atrocious play book. and offensive system. You would think the one good team in the real life AFC South to be fun to play, but it really isn't. Jacksonville Jaguars: Playing this team makes the Tecmo Bowl Wimps in the Ultimate Challenge look like the 1985 Bears in QB Vikings' 1985 season of Tecmo Super Bowl. They are pretty much like the Colts, but worse in every single way imaginable. The atrocious offensive line matches the Colts in crappiness, but matches the Browns as far as offensive capabilities go; the only difference is, it's got an aggressive playbook. The defensive line, just like the Colts, is so slow that nobody could reach the QB even in a blitz; cannot stop the run, and cannot cover the receivers. At all. If the Jaguars are this bad in real life, I would not be surprised. A complete and total joke in every conceivable way. Tennessee Titans: The Titans are surprisingly enough a much better team this year than the Indianapolis Colts. Granted, their offensive line isn't that great, and their defense is one-dimensional--yet effective when you make the playcalling--especially in relation to the type of team you are playing. The running game, aerial attack, and receivers are all better--though it warrants a more conservative approach compared to that of some of the more explosive offenses--than that of the Colts; their playbook is better; and the Kick and Punt Returners are a godsend and the best in the AFC South. This team seems to function a bit more like the Houston Texans or Buffalo Bills, only without the aggressive defense to back it up. But regardless, they play a ton better than the Colts do. And thus, here's my personal rankings of all the AFC South teams of the 2015-2016 Tecmo Super Bowl: 1. Houston Texans 2. Tennessee Titans 3. Indianapolis Colts 4. Jacksonville Jaguars (and I'd personally go as far back as being a contender for worst team in the entire NFL) Next time, AFC West! -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Okay, a few more thoughts on a number of other NFL teams, this time from the AFC North: Baltimore Ravens: One of the most well-rounded teams in the NFL, and easily the best in the AFC North--at least according to this game. A good, sturdy offensive line meets a fairly aggressive defensive line (not as good as New England's, but they get the job done at rushing the QB). Forsett isn't the greatest running back in the world, but he'll get you your first downs easily enough. And yes, the air attack is pretty good too (the receivers are not the best in the world, but they spread out pretty well enough, and Joe Flacco is accurate enough a passer as well). Pushing it over-the-top is one of the best special teams units in the entire game--putting the Buffalo Bills' to shame even. Cincinnati Bengels: The passing game is pretty good; running attack, not so much. Cincinnati's offensive line is pretty problematic, so this isn't entirely Hill's fault. This means that it should be pretty easy to pressure Andy Dalton and force him to make some costly turnovers. Defensively speaking, they're pretty good, but not great. A fairly average team that can win games, but will otherwise cave under pressure whenever it presents itself. Cleveland Browns: The defense is the best in the AFC North while their offense is by far the worst. Cannot run the football at all, and you can't pass the ball around for crap. This means this team fails at whatever offensive strategy you throw at these guys; your best bet is to simply get lucky to force the turnovers and capitalize on points. Trust me; all of my touchdowns against the Broncos during preseason were off of turnovers--all two of them. I otherwise was dependent on field goals and a safety to win. But if the Browns were to face a dynamic offense, nine times out of ten, they're going to get killed. Pittsburgh Steelers: Very similar to the Baltimore Ravens in functionality; pretty well balanced, though their running attack is much better. And this is in spite of a questionable offensive line. Their defense surrenders far too many yards for my liking, so I guess they're the polar opposite to the steel curtain of old--aggressive offense with a questionable defense. So here's the order in which each of these four teams would fall under: 1. Baltimore Ravens--barely 2. Pittsburgh Steelers--close second 3. Cincinnati Bengels 4. Cleveland Browns--a shame that this team just can't catch a break Note: In spite of this, what tilts the balance of power somewhat is the degree of difficulty when it comes to their schedules. This means whoever wins this division will almost certainly win the number four seed while the rest misses the playoffs. -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
Okay, a couple of notes on a few teams on this rom hack: Buffalo Bills: This team is meant to function as a field-position team ultimately. It wears down opposing defenses on long drives while going for a kill on shorter fields. This is evident by the fact that, in spite of the talented receivers and running back, the quarterback isn't really that great. Matt Cassell is probably the better choice to start, though the primary function is that the team forces 3-and-outs for good field position if need be, or better yet, force turnovers and capitalize on opposing mistakes from the offense. The benefit with having Taylor over Cassell is that while Cassell is much more likely to complete his passes towards his receivers (especially if the opportunity to throw it deep presents itself), at least Taylor can scramble a lot better. Though with Taylor, if you need to complete a pass, keep it short, and go strictly for your most open receivers, and let the talent themselves do all the work. Miami Dolphins: Miami's primary functionality is that of a passing offense without much of a ground game to go for it. The defense, while it isn't great, is designed to rush the QB mostly; you use Nose Tackle Dmonikuhn Su (or however you spell his name) to open the lanes so that your inside and outside linebackers can run in for the kill. This means the team can cover the ground game as well, but it's not very good at covering deep passes. Force three-and-outs, and allow Ryan Tannehill to direct his offense. New England Patriots: This is pretty much the good version of the Miami Dolphins. Pass game is excellent, but ground game is not. However, LaGarrett Blount would make for a much better second-half power runner; you hop up with a big league early in the first half, and then you power run and give the opposition little chance at a comeback. On defense, not only can you rush the passer much easier and stop the run, but your secondary is smart enough to run in and cover the pass while you're doing it. It only makes sense that the best team of the century thus far possesses the most complete package. New York Jets: One dimensional offense meets one-dimensional defense. In spite of a great receiving corps that includes the likes of Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker (both former Denver Broncos), Geno Smith is not a great passer. However, where the Bills and Jets have an offensive failure in common with the pass, the Jets have by far the best starting running back in the AFC East in the form of Chris Ivory, and thus should be your primary offensive weapon when you start out the game. Defensively speaking, unlike the Bills or Patriots, the Jets are only either very good at stopping the run or stopping the pass at any given time; and even when you do make the choice, your blitzing options probably are not going to be that great since, even when covered, the Jets' secondary has a bad habit of allowing receivers to catch the balls and get away from coverage soon after. However, with that said, the more rewarding offer at large would be to guard against the Pass (unless the team predominantly focuses on the run); the reason for this is because while the Passing Game isn't that great, when your defensive players do make a move, they can capitalize easily on a touchdown (plus, breaking through the offensive line is easier this way). In other words, the Defensive line and secondary are both good, but not great; the secondary makes the most out of its opportunities, whereas the best the defensive line can do is rush the passer. Run the ball a lot, and then spread out the offense to close out the game. I'll cover the AFC North tomorrow. In total, here's my order of preference as far as playing styles in the AFC East is concerned: 1. New England Patriots (great passing game; decent power runner; and a defensive scheme that can do everything at once if need be). 2. Buffalo Bills (you're not going to make too many offensive plays here, but the defensive line will ensure that you probably won't have to make too many of them). 3. New York Jets (mostly run, and then shut down the passing game; attack the run only when facing a top tier running back). 4. Miami Dolphins (shockingly enough, the only thing the Dolphins can do is pass the ball and open the lanes for the linebackers to rush the QB). -
(NES) QBVIKINGS TSB 2015-2016 Season ROM
Mike Gordan replied to qbvikings's topic in Download Support
I'm curious if QB Vikings would even consider a roster update that would more closely follow that of the actual season after the Preseason is over. Not gonna complain if he doesn't; he even gave us two versions for us dedicated to those who'd prefer either Tim Tebow or Mark Sanchez for crying out loud. Something I do plan on doing is simple: Once the preseason comes to an end, I'm going to start using Tecmo Super Bowl 2015-2016 as a means of simulating my weekly predictions. I'll probably wind up giving all 32 teams a couple of try-outs in the preseason as a means of figuring out who is for real and who is not (as well as getting a feel on how each team is meant to be played), though I probably will not be using this as a total gauge as to how each game will play out. It will simply be used as a means of simulating my own predictions, and how it will ultimately measure up in contrast to how the actual season plays out. I will make changes in accordance to the winning-losing trends as they come, as well as a change in starters as injuries begin to mount. But as far as preseason goes, I seek to measure just how good some of these teams really are. And yes, I will be playing the Juiced Tebow version of the game, so if anything bad happens to Bradford, and it is Mark Sanchez that takes over the QB job, I will be stuck with Tebow. -
All THREE Tecmo: Convergence ROMs - NES/SNES/GEN
Mike Gordan replied to Baron von Lector's topic in Download Support
Thus far, the Houston Texans have only made the playoffs twice; 2011 at 10-6 (they were the team that capitalized on the devastated Colts team without Peyton Manning to win an otherwise dying division easily), and 2012 at 12-6 (in spite of the return to form for the Indianapolis Colts). In both years, they won one playoff game, and then got their butts kicked in the divisional round. This makes the Houston Texans the only team in NFL history never to even make it past the Divisional Round of the playoffs. And, of course, we all remember that spectacular collapse that led to an 0-14 finish after starting out with 2 nail-biter comebacks in 2013. Ultimately, I'd have to go with 2012 because at least in 2012, they were dangerously close to threatening for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs before losing two of their final four games--including losses against the Patriots and Colts (whom they have never beaten in their stadium before, and still have yet to do so). -
Cool. Which years were the hardest ones to get right? My guess is, probably 1966-1969 (due to the AFL vs. NFL team alignments), as well as 1999-2001 (because of that one odd team out--which, if you are having trouble with, is alright; I reckon that most Cleveland Brown fans would best forget those early years ever happened). I also theorize 1995-1998 would have some trouble, though at least with those years, we have Tecmo Super Bowl III on SNES to work on (the hard part comes when it's time to replace the Browns with the Ravens).
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Mike Gordan replied to Baron von Lector's topic in Download Support
Aww...thanks man. At the very least, I'm looking forward to unleashing the 2000 Ravens. And Tim Tebow in free agency? So I could give whatever team I want to play Tim Tebow? That is awesome. Also, quick question: Would you count the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans as being one and the same (as they were indeed so in real life), or would the Houston Texans get in the way? I don't know why with the former since the Jets and Giants share the same stadium and region just fine; I'm just a little curious. But in case the Oilers get retired--or retained, but at the expense of the Tennessee Titans--can I recommend the 2012 Houston Texans (probably about as close to a championship team we have yet seen from this franchise)? -
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Mike Gordan replied to Baron von Lector's topic in Download Support
Thanks. A shame that we have yet to see a Convergence hack that is based on the current 32-team format from more recent Tecmo Super Bowl games. If we could have that, it would be a match-made in heaven (since not only does every version of the game thus far lack the Ravens and either Texans or Titans (the Oilers can substitute for either one of these teams) but the NES and Genesis versions don't even have the Panthers and Jagaurs either (in spite the fact that neither one of these four-five teams have yet to win the big one)). I get the fact that the Jaguars, Panthers and Texans have yet to earn their stripes, but no 2000 Baltimore Ravens? -
Cool! Hope to see versions based on the 1966 and 1967 seasons as well. In fact, I hope that someday, we get versions based on every single season in the Super Bowl era.
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TSB Greatest Teams for the NES???
Mike Gordan replied to TB: K Master's topic in Tecmo Super Bowl - NES
For argument's sake, let's just settle for all teams from 1960-2015 (since I had heard that there are virtually no statistical data that exists for teams predating --even though the last time the Lions were world champions were during their 1950's dynasty, and the Cardinals had ever only won one world championship in franchise history back in 1947. But given the fact that your criteria, by definition, would eliminate the Houston Texans from consideration since they never even got passed the Divisional Round in the playoffs as of this moment (and best overall record, I find, is much more suitable a comparison). I try to find the best teams in history to have won a world championship, and that, sadly, forces me to settle for the best teams to have been to the big game--if not the Super Bowl. Besides, had the Super Bowl existed back then, the 1960 Eagles, 1961 Oilers, 1963 Chargers, and 1964 Browns would have all gone to the Super Bowl--and likely would have won, too. As for the teams you have selected: Cleveland Browns: First, the Browns won their last world championship back in 1964. Second, if we are to limit our window to just 1966-present, why not go for the 1986 Browns--who finished with a better record than their 1987 counterparts, strike or no strike, and made it to the AFC Championship game anyways? It was also the only time in the Super Bowl era that the team won home field advantage throughout the playoffs as well. San Diego Chargers: Again, the only championship this team had won was the 1963 season. Anyways, I looked it up, and apparently, you're right. It was the 1992 Chargers that made the playoffs in spite of an 0-4 start. So if the 1994 season is the only one that is eligible if we are strictly adhering to the Super Bowl era, fine. Though if we are to strictly limit ourselves to where such records had existed, starting in 1960, not only was the 1963 team better, but was far more successful in its goals. Philadelphia Eagles: I stand by that at the very least, we should limit ourselves to the 1960 season at the earliest for all of these teams, in which the Eagles have won their most recent world championship. Otherwise, the 2004 season was their best season to date. Detroit Lions: I guess since records predating 1960 do not exist as far as statistical accomplishments go or gameplan or anything like that, I guess I have no choice but to limit myself to just the 1991 season (since it was the only season during the Super Bowl era so far in which the team won a playoff game). Green Bay Packers: First off, the hat must be taken off in favor of the original Super Bowl Champions themselves. Second of all, what makes a better football team isn't one or two players that got them there (btw, you forgot KR Desmond Howard as well), but the team as a whole (as well as their coach). And Vince Lombardi is arguably the greatest head coach in NFL history. Minnesota Vikings: Debatable. Really, one could select any one of these four teams, but they still wound up Super Bowl losers. In stark contrast, the 1998 Vikings had the best record in franchise history (as well as, at the time, the most explosive offense in league history) and lost in overtime thanks to a missed field goal kick (boy, do the NFL gods really hate the Vikings when it comes to overtime). But if your choice has more to do with preference in QB, fine (though if that's the case, then the 1973 team is just as good, especially if your aim is to minimize the amount of teams that appear in a single season). Cardinals: This is a very tricky subject since historically speaking, they are the least successful franchise in NFL history (not counting some of the more recent expansion franchises like the Jaguars or Texans), rivalled only by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (which, even then, the Bucs at least won a Super Bowl). Granted, they are the only team to not only reach a conference championship, but even came close to winning a Super Bowl as well. Which is why I still cannot escape the notion of seeing a Tecmo Super Bowl in which two Kurt Warner's happen to be playing each other at least twice a season. Besides, given just how badly the Cardinal's history has been, it probably doesn't matter which year from 1960-present you select; in a battle royale against the greatest years of each of the other 31 NFL teams, the Cardinals would get the utter crap kicked out of them all season long. Through all intents and purposes, you might as well just throw in the current and untested 2015 roster. The only other question I have is concerning the Houston Oilers: Would we replace either the Titans or the Texans with them? And would you at all be bothered over the notion of there being three teams from 1999--that being the Rams, the Titans, and the Jaguars? Because one way or another, you got to have the Rams and Jaguars--one posted the best record in franchise history, while the other won the Super Bowl. Which the latter, by default, would more likely than not guarantee making it into the Convergence. Speaking of which, of the thirteen teams that have never won a Super Bowl--Bills, Browns, Texans, Titans, Jaguars, Chargers, Eagles, Lions, Vikings, Panthers, Falcons, and Cardinals, who do you think is the most likely to win the Super Bowl this year? Perhaps the likeliest dark horse Super Bowl as of right now would have to be Eagles vs. Texans; the former due to how lethal they appear to be so far in the preseason, while the latter, well, just look at who they have on defense! I would watch it, and you know what? In spite of my appreciation of Tim Tebow, I can't stand the Eagles, so I'll just be cheering on the Texans all the way if we get a Super Bowl matchup like this. -
Finished the regular season 12-3-1. Lost to Denver, Buffalo, and the Tecmo Monsters in that order (the final loss was due to a last second kick return for a touchdown, which lead to a 21-15 defeat). I tied the Steelers, but won the tie breaker against them for the number 3 seed due to having scored a few more points throughout the season, while giving up the fewest points in the NFL (I had the league's best defense as well as its worst offense). So in the Wild Card round, Dan Marino lead a first quarter touchdown, but the Dolphins would never again be able to score against me. I wound up shutting down their running game while pressuring the quarterback constantly. I threw for three touchdowns and kicked for one field goal in a defensively dominant game. Unfortunately, I lost Jim Harbaugh for the year, leading Grodan to lead his team to victory. Then, in the Divisional Round, I took down the Denver Broncos--the first team to have beaten me all year long (and handed me the worst loss of the year, being the only NFL team to score 30+ points against me). The final score was 19-7, which also included a meaningless last-second safety. And finally, the team that beaten me in overtime. The one-loss Buffalo Bills. I made my statement by eating up the entire first half by methodically working my way down the end zone slowly-yet-steadily, just to keep the Bills offense off the field. Alas, my reasoning made sense. As soon as the second half started, my kick off was returned all the way for a touchdown. I countered by driving the team all the way to the end zone, but scored a little too quickly. This allowed the Bills to make it back on the field to try to tie it up again. But the Bills defense would never make it into scoring range, and all I had to do was run out the clock. Won 14-7 and went on to the Super Bowl. In the Super Bowl, I faced down the 16-0 Tecmo Monsters. This wasn't just a Super Bowl between the league's best offense vs. the league's best defense, but the best offense also had the second best defense while my team was the league's worst on overall offense. On top of that, the Wimps' defense were amplified due to the fact that my offense worked specifically to slowly-yet-methodically work its way down the end zone, keeping opposing offenses off the field for the vast majority of the game. And when the opposing offense did take center stage, I would shut down the run, the trick plays, and rush the quarterback all in descending order of priority. The Monsters' defense, on the other hand, was built specially to always shut down the run while rushing the passer at the same time. This was a mismatch that was meant to be insurmountable in the big game. But in spite of a poor first drive that backed my offense down to our own one yard line, I was able to kick the ball away and limit the Monsters to a field goal. I was able to methodically work my way down the red zone before the end of the half, but rather than take my chance on a final play to get to the end zone, I would instead settle for a field goal. Unfortunately, running back Kenneth Davis was injured during that half, meaning that I no longer had anything remotely resembling a running game, and I was stuck with Grogan at QB instead of Jim Harbaugh. Two of my biggest weapons on my team were out, and the other two offensive weapons became useless. The Monsters got the ball to start the second half, but I was able to keep them cramped up behind their 15-yard-line in a three-and-out (trust me; I was pretty darn lucky to have gotten all the defensive plays my way during that drive). I was able to methodically work my way down in a scenario where it seemed that a 7-in-8 shot at a good play, and during a blitz, I managed a deep pass in deep coverage that lead to a touchdown. Unfortunately, the Monsters' special teams ran all over my special teams, and scored a touchdown. And we kept responding to each of our drives with a touchdown pass of our own. Until we were tied 17-17. Unfortunately, even though we had about 58 seconds left of play before the end of regulation, the kickoff return kept me restricted to the 15-yard-line. And instead of attempting another play, I decided to punt the ball right back to the Monsters and attempt to force a Safety. That didn't happen, though I was able to shut down their punt returner just as time was set to expire. Come overtime, and the Monsters got the ball first in sudden death, and were able to work their way into field goal range. When lol and behold, they missed the field goal attempt, giving me the ball at the 40. I worked my way down the field in my usual methodical manner, since I didn't fully trust my kicker to win from the Monsters 35. And while I was able to lead my team down to the red zone, I was forced into fourth down, and had no choice but to put the game in my kicker's hand. The kick was up, and it hit the upright, but it was good! The lowly Wimps had defeated the unbeatable Monsters in the Super Bowl during overtime. The MVP of the Super Bowl was QB Steve Grogan for passing for 244 yards and two touchdowns with 0 interceptions.
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Mike Gordan replied to Baron von Lector's topic in Tecmo Super Bowl - NES
It's a shame we couldn't fit the '00 Baltimore Ravens or the '12 Houston Texans (I'm taking into consideration that the Oilers became the Titans) into this ROM. But who knows? Perhaps this game could be remade and repurposed for the NES Tecmo Super Bowl Convergence? Edit: Whoops! Thought I was on a different thread. Got to go with the Greatest Show on Turf for that one. -
TSB Greatest Teams for the NES???
Mike Gordan replied to TB: K Master's topic in Tecmo Super Bowl - NES
0-4 to start off the season? Sorry, but had the Charger beaten the Patriots in 2006, they would have won the Super Bowl easily. Teams that have never won a Super Bowl are ultimately about as credible as the few that never have been. If I were to include some criteria, it'd include all world championship teams if applicable, Super Bowl or not. I would also try to limit my window to just 1960-present day so that I could include teams like the 1960 Eagles, 1961 Oilers (in place of the 1999 Titans--or perhaps alongside them if I were to edit out 2012 Texans instead), 1963 Chargers, 1964 Browns, and 1965 Bills (though one could make the argument that the 1990 Buffalo Bills were the better team, and should have by all accounts won the Super Bowl that year). The only exceptions are the 1947 Cardinals and the 1953 Lions as they are by all accounts the greatest versions of these teams in history (proof positive on just how horrendously bad these franchises have been historically during the Super Bowl era) That just leaves us with six teams that have never won a championship either before or since the founding of the Super Bowl: Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengels, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars; only the latter two have never even been to the championship game (though if one were to replace the Houston Texans with the Oilers, then that leaves us with five teams to represent). So, here's my true evaluation on all of the greatest variants on each football club in history: AFC East '68 New York Jets (13-3) '72 Miami Dolphins (17-0) '90 Buffalo Bills (15-4)--and yes, I understand they didn't win, but look how close they actually were to pulling it off? '04 New England Patriots (17-2) AFC North '64 Cleveland Browns (11-3-1) '78 Pittsburgh Steelers (17-2) '88 Cincinnati Bengels (14-5)** '00 Baltimore Ravens (16-4) **Never won a championship AFC South '61 Houston Oilers (11-3-1)* '99 Jacksonville Jaguars (15-3)** '99 Tennessee Titans (16-4) '06 Indianapolis Colts (16-4) '12 Houston Texans (13-5)** *You can use to replace either the 99 Titans, the '12 Texans, or choose not to use this team at all; it's your choice. **Never won a championship. AFC West '63 San Diego Chargers (12-3) '69 Kansas City Chiefs (14-3) '76 Oakland Raiders (16-1) '98 Denver Broncos (17-2) NFC East '60 Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) '86 New York Giants (17-2) '91 Washington Redskins (17-2) '92 Dallas Cowboys (16-3) NFC North '53 Detroit Lions (11-2) '66 Green Bay Packers (14-2) '69 Minnesota Vikings (14-3)*** '85 Chicago Bears (18-1) ***Given that the NFL-AFL merger had yet to occur, this was as close to a world championship this team ever came to. NFC South '98 Atlanta Falcons (16-3) '02 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (15-4) '03 Carolina Panthers (14-6) '09 New Orleans Saints (16-3) NFC West '47 Arizona Cardinals (10-3) '89 San Francisco 49ers (17-2)**** '99 St. Louis Rams (16-3) '13 Seattle Seahawks (16-3) ****Technically speaking, the '84 team finished with one less loss, but since the '89 49ers seem to be the face of the Tecmo Super Bowl series, and is by far the most popular team in franchise history, I guess it'd make sense to include the '89 team instead. This is only my second attempt at this since I've made the documented effort to seek out the best versions of each team throughout history. Though if you were to notice, every team that has already won a Super Bowl, I chose the best available option amongst all their Super Bowl victories. As for those without a win, I aim for their best championship seasons if applicable (otherwise, I'd look into their best record), Super Bowl era or not. The big exception to the rule were the Buffalo Bills since they by all accounts should have won that game. I know there are conditions, but for the teams that'd never even been to a Super Bowl (and strictly limiting to Super Bowl appearances), fine; I'd change all these teams to their best Super Bowl showings to date, and then select the '86 Browns, '91 Lions, '99 Jaguars, and '12 Texans. *whoosh*. What a mouthful. -
That was a goof, given how many times I had to type in Eagles since the starting quarterback for that offense was simply Eagles QB. Anyways, My Wimps are now 10-2, with one more game left to win to clinch my division. A regular season matchup with the undefeated Tecmo Monsters will see just how well I match up with the league's best offense versus the leagues best defense.
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Okay, won my first try 19 - 7. And just to give you guys an idea on how each of the Monsters' Drive ended, here's how it happened: 1. I maintained possession of the ball throughout the entire first quarter, and then ran for a touchdown to start the second quarter. 2. Monsters missed the field goal kick. Through my conservative play, I only had enough time to settle for a field goal before half-time. Up 10-0. 3. Monsters got the ball to start off the half, but Eagles QB fumbled the ball, and I recovered. Wasted away the entire third quarter to score a quick touchdown pass to start the fourth quarter. Up 17-0. 4. Just to add fuel to the fire, I wound up catching the Eagles QB into a Safety. 5. Unfortunately, the Monsters caught me into an on-side kick. Monsters Recovered, and drove all the way down the field for a touchdown. 6. Got the Wimps down to scoring position, but threw a bone-headed pick (and it's ruthlessly difficult to throw the ball around with these receivers, especially against the Monsters' secondary; I only managed about 50 yards passing in total, so as a result, most of my offensive plays were on the ground). 7. Luckily for me, in spite of the pick, the game was already won; the only question was, would the Monsters' be able to score again in spite my contant punishing of both the running game and half their passing plays (including a trick play)? The answer to all of these is a resounding no. Sent them to fourth and out, and I ran out the clock. Game over. Wimps defeat the Monsters 19 - 7. Edit: Whoops! Double-posted. Sorry. Edit 2: Meant Monsters instead of Eagles.
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Aww...thanks. I thought it wouldn't have mattered so long as I won the Super Bowl. Well, I'll give a Preseason matchup a shot before continuing on with my season.
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Funny. I wound up winning my first two games with Grogan. And yes, I a tackling a whole season with the Wimps. Currently am at 2-1, and am leading in my division (had already beaten the Oilers). Edit: Never mind my comment on Lurching. I just defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-7. Then, I defeated my division rival XXXXX in a massive shutout 58-0. And is it me, or are all the XXXXX players on that squad black people, and entirely without names? Hopefully, that's just a graphical oversight, and the XXXXX is simply to avoid trying to work in a 30-game schedule (I do know that this XXXXX team is most likely the Houton Texans, and the Wimps are the Jaguars).
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And I finally got my arse handed to me by John Elway and the Denver Broncos 35-21--and two of those TD's I scored were last-second scores to close out both halves. Luckily, my tactics have kept me with the league's number 1 defense all across the board. Still, all I have so far have been a single forced fumble recovery. Got the week 4 bye. Now I have to get ready to face the Chiefs. I'm on in Kansas City. I'm on in Kansas City.
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I won my first game of the regular season 14-10 against the Oilers. Played very conservatively, though I depended on running the football in order to control time of possession and run out the clock if need be (that way, I won't have to worry too much about keeping the opposition from entering the end zone). Took some chances on the couple times I found myself on 4th down, since I knew that I wouldn't stand a chance in hell if I settled for field goals or punted away the ball. And in spite throwing two picks, I minimized my mistakes, and won the game. Edit: Just beaten the Atlanta Falcons on week 2 24-21 on a last-second field goal. They wound up scoring twice on special teams--once after a kickoff to close out the first half, and again off of special teams. Provided my special teams don't allow any points, all I have to do to keep winning is to force the opposition to punt, and score on every possession if need be. Also, to always aim for the second half kick-off. Also, if the ball is punted, and the game can be won, I've already won. Now, tomorrow, I will have to go play Denver. My team. Don't feel too good about that matchup. Second edit: Also, I would like to ask, what exactly is Lurching supposed to mean?