GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX NBA LIVE 2004 Manual page 15

GAMEPLAY SETTINGS
Change the global gameplay settings or user and CPU abilities.
NOTE: Most of the sliders and rules in the Gameplay Settings
screen are self-explanatory. The others are described
below.
GLOBAL SLIDERS
GAME SPEED
BOUNDARY FORCE FIELD
INJURY FREQUENCY
FATIGUE EFFECT
USER/CPU SLIDERS
The following adjustments affect user- or CPU-controlled players.
FREESTYLE EFFECTIVENESS
SUBSTITUTION FREQUENCY
ON-BALL DEFENSE ASSIST
FAKEOUT DISCIPLINE
ADJUSTED SHOT PERCENTAGE
IN-GAME SETTINGS
v Some of these settings also appear in the Quick Settings Screen (
GAME STYLE
CPU ASSISTANCE
SHOT CONTROL
STAMINA BAR
Set the overall speed of the game.
Change the strength of the force field around the court.
The boundary force field helps to prevent players from
accidentally stepping out of bounds.
Change the frequency of injuries.
Change how much fatigue factors into performance in the
game.
Adjust the effectiveness of using EA SPORTS
Control ( p. 20) moves.
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Set the frequency of substitution for CPU or user players.
Set the amount of defensive positioning assistance for
your current defender on the ball.
Change user or CPU player ability to read and not react to
fakes.
Set the shooter's ability when he is attempting an
adjusted lay-up.
Choose SIMULATION or ACTION style. Simulation style
plays more like a real NBA game.
When set to YES, trailing teams have a better chance of
coming back. The default is NO.
Set shot control to USER or CPU.
When ON, a bar indicates a player's current stamina.
Freestyle
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