Sega NFL 2K3 User Manual

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Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual –
Nintendo GameCube
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(Version 2.0)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
On the Field - Kickoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
On The Field - Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
On the Field - Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On the Field - Punts and Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Franchise - Offseason Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Load / Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Roster Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 27
Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Sega NFL 2K3 Specifications

General

Platform	PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube
Genre	Sports
Developer	Visual Concepts
Publisher	Sega
Players	1-4
ESRB Rating	E (Everyone)
Game Modes	Exhibition, Season, Franchise

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Seizures

People can have seizures triggered by light flashes while playing games.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Playing games can cause muscle, joint, or skin pain; take breaks.

Electric Shock Precautions

Precautions to avoid electric shock when using the system.

Motion Sickness Warning

Games can cause dizziness or nausea; stop playing and rest.

Laser Device Warning

Warning about the laser device and disassembly restrictions.

CONTROLLER SETUP

In The Huddle: Offense or Defense

Controls for offensive/defensive formations and plays in the huddle.

OFFENSE: Prior to the Snap

Controls for offensive actions before the snap, including hard counts.

OFFENSE: Passing Plays

Controls for passing plays, including receiver selection and pump fakes.

OFFENSE: Rushing Plays/Run after the Catch

Controls for running plays and actions after catching the ball.

ADVANCED GAMEPLAY

On-The-Fly Audible System

How to change plays on the fly during gameplay.

On-The-Fly Play Flipping

How to flip plays on the fly before the snap.

On-The-Fly Hot Routes

How to set hot routes for receivers before the snap.

DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicking Team Controls

Receiving Team Controls

MAIN MENU SELECTIONS

QUICK GAME SETUP

Selecting Teams

OFFENSE OPERATIONS

Offense: Prior to the Snap

Controls and actions for offense before the snap.

Offense: Passing Plays

Offense: Rushing Plays / Run After the Catch

DEFENSE OPERATIONS

Defense: Prior to the Snap

Controls for defensive actions before the snap.

Defense: After the Snap

Controls for defensive actions after the snap.

Punts and Field Goals

PAUSE MENU OPTIONS

Player Substitution

Defensive Matchup Setup

AUDIBLE MANAGER

Setting Your Audibles

CHOOSING A GAME MODE

FRANCHISE Mode

Manage a team, including trades, free agency, scouting, and drafts.

TEAM SELECT SCREEN

Coach Select Screen

Build and customize your coach for the franchise.

Coach's Desk Features

Front Office Operations

Make player personnel decisions like negotiating contracts and trades.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Re-negotiate Player Contract

PLAYER TRADES

Initiate Player Trades

Trading Block Management

TEAM NEEDS AND GAMEPLAN

Depth Chart Setup

Injury Report Details

Coach Gameplan Strategy

Define offensive/defensive strategies and play styles.

PLAYBOOK MANAGER

Adding Plays to Playbook

OFFSEASON TASKS

Retirement Negotiations

Free-Agent Wire

Details on signing free agents during the offseason.

THE NFL DRAFT

Navigating the NFL Draft

Steps for navigating the NFL Draft interface.

Main Draft Board

Scouting Target Manager

Team Needs in Draft

SEASON MODE

Season Screen Overview

Schedule and Simulation

PLAYOFFS MODE

Playoffs Screen Overview

ROSTER MANAGEMENT

Game Plan Adjustments

TOURNAMENT MODE

Tournament Setup Customization

GAME OPTIONS AND DIFFICULTY

Game Options Settings

Adjust quarter length, play calling, game speed, and fatigue.

Difficulty Settings

Gameplay Sliders Customization

Customize gameplay difficulty with adjustable sliders.

LOAD AND SAVE OPTIONS

Loading Saved Games

Access previously saved game files from memory card.

Saving Game Progress

Save game progress in Franchise, Season, Playoffs, or Tournament.

Saving Game Settings

ROSTER MANAGER FUNCTIONS

Assigning Free Agents

Assigning Players to Teams

Editing Player Attributes

Steps to edit player attributes and ratings.

PLAYER AND TEAM CREATION

Creating a New Player

Steps to create a custom player with attributes and appearance.

Creating a New Team

Steps to create a new team and add players to its roster.

SEGA SPORTS CHALLENGE

Getting Started with SSC

SSC Memory Card Requirements

Obtaining SSC Codes

Entering SSC Codes and Viewing Rank