Season - Sega NFL 2003 Manual

SEASON

If you have what it takes to go all the way, you can lead your favorite NFL team through an entire season,
from Game 1 all the way to the Super Bowl!
• To begin playing in Season mode, set the Season options, then press the START Button to
advance to the Team Select screen.
• If you set the Customize League option to ON, the Customize League screen will precede the
Team Select screen.
Customize League Screen – (See Franchise on page 14)
Preseason Games – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on p. 13)
Trade Deadline – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on p. 13)
Fantasy Draft Roster – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on p. 13)
Customize League – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on p. 13)
Team Select Screen
At the Team Select screen, you choose one team to lead throughout the season.
• To select a team, pull the L or R Triggers to scroll to the franchise you want, then press the
START Button to advance to the Season Main Menu.
Season Screen
The Season screen is your hub for information on what's happening with your team and around the league.
It is also your command center for accessing your games and setting gameplay options.
Schedule
The Schedule lists weekly league matchups and keeps note of final scores. You can use the Schedule to
view upcoming opponents and select whether to play or simulate any game.
• To play your team's next game, make sure the box next to the matchup is checked, then press
the START Button. The pre-game introduction and key players will follow as the teams take the
field. (See On The Field on page 8)
• To simulate your next game, uncheck the box next to the matchup, then press the START Button.
When you are prompted to confirm your decision, select YES.
• In NFL2K3, you have the opportunity to play every game of the regular season or playoffs. If your
selected team did not make it to the postseason, simply check the box next to any game you wish
to play and when it comes up in the schedule, you'll take the field.
• When all games have been played or simulated for the week, press the START Button for the
weekly wrapup that runs through all the current week's scores and highlights.
Statistics
As soon as the first games of the season are played, the Stats option appears on the Season screen. The
options on the Statistics screen are identical to those in Franchise mode (page 18).
Roster
(see Roster Manager on page 28)
Game Plan
(see page 16)
You can choose a game plan and stick with it for the duration of the season, or you can reassess your game
plan each week and tailor it to fit the strengths and weaknesses of your next opponent.
Options
(See Options on page 25)
Save
If you have a memory unit inserted into your Xbox Controller, you can save your Season progress at any
time on it, or on to the Xbox Hard Disk. (See Load / Save on page 27.)
Quit
Quit Season mode. If you have not saved your progress, you are prompted to do so. After confirming your
decision, you will be taken to the Main Menu.
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