Sega NFL 2003 User Manual

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Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual – Xbox
(Version 2.0)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
On the Field - Kickoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
On The Field - Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
On the Field - Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On the Field - Punts and Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Franchise - Offseason Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Play Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Load / Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roster Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28
Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Sega NFL 2003 Specifications

General

Genre	Sports
Developer	Visual Concepts
Publisher	Sega
Modes	Single-player, multiplayer
ESRB Rating	E (Everyone)
Platform	GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Release Date	2002

Summary

Health and Safety Precautions

Photosensitive Seizures

Information on photosensitive epileptic seizures and precautions to reduce risk.

Protecting Your Television

Warnings and advice on preventing damage to televisions from playing games.

System Setup and Disc Care

Getting Started with Xbox

Instructions for setting up the Xbox system and loading the NFL2K3 disc.

Disc Handling Guidelines

Best practices for handling game discs to prevent damage.

Controller Setup and Gameplay Controls

Xbox Controller Usage

Connecting and using the Xbox controller for game functions.

In-Game Control Mapping

Detailed button assignments for offense, defense, and special teams.

Advanced Gameplay Techniques

On-The-Fly Adjustments

How to change plays, formations, and coverage on the fly.

Defensive Strategies

Explains defensive packages, fronts, and coverage types.

Offensive Pre-Snap Adjustments

Assigning custom routes or blocking assignments to players before the snap.

Main Menu and Game Modes

Navigating the Main Menu

Overview of main menu options like Quick Game, Game Modes, Options.

Game Mode Descriptions

Explanations of Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament, Practice, etc.

On the Field Gameplay

Coin Toss and Kickoffs

Procedures for the coin toss and executing kickoffs.

Receiving Kicks

How to receive kicks, including returning, speed bursts, and jukes.

In-Huddle Play Calling

Selecting plays and formations from the huddle.

Offensive and Defensive Controls

Offensive Play Execution

Controls for passing, rushing, and understanding play terminology.

Defensive Player Control

How to control defensive players, reposition, and make tackles.

In-Game Menu and Management

Pause Menu Options

Accessing replays, timeouts, box score, and game plan.

Player Management and Settings

Making substitutions, defensive matchups, audibles, and camera settings.

Franchise Mode Management

Franchise Setup and Options

Configuring league settings, drafting players, and customizing the league.

Front Office Operations

Managing contracts, trades, free agents, and depth charts.

Team Building and Scouting

Player trades, free agency, team needs, and NFL combine scouting.

Offseason Tasks

Re-signing players, handling retirements, and navigating the free-agent wire.

NFL Draft Process

Navigating the draft, scouting players, and signing rookies.

Season Mode

Season Setup and Gameplay

Configuring season options, scheduling games, and managing team strategy.

Season Statistics and Rosters

Tracking team/player stats and managing rosters during the season.

Playoffs Mode

Playoffs Setup and Progression

Setting up playoff mode, selecting teams, and tracking progression.

Playoffs Statistics and Rosters

Viewing playoff stats and managing team rosters.

Tournament Mode

Tournament Setup and Play

Customizing tournaments and playing or simulating matches.

Additional Game Modes

Exhibition, Practice, and Situation

Playing quick games, practicing skills, and setting custom game scenarios.

Online Play and Game Options

Play Live Online Features

Connecting and playing online via Xbox Live.

Configuring Game Options

Adjusting difficulty, gameplay sliders, presentation, and audio settings.

System Settings and Data Management

Weather and Penalty Settings

Adjusting weather conditions and the frequency of penalties.

Load and Save Functionality

Saving and loading game progress, settings, and rosters.

Roster Management and Creation

Roster Manager Functions

Signing free agents, editing player attributes and appearance.

Create Player and Team

Customizing players, teams, and playbooks for use in the game.

Online Services and Support

Sega Sports Challenge Details

How to use the online ranking system and get codes.

Warranty and Technical Support

Information on the product warranty and how to contact Sega for support.