Online college basketball simulation

[thebigweave 420]

One of my all-time favorite cbb sim game is finally back up and running at DriveTheLane. Take control as the coach of your team, adjust lineups and usage rates, strategies, recruit against real players week in and week out, and compete for conference and national championships. I began playing this game for roughly 15 years ago, and after being down for 3-4ish years, is finally back up and running. Trying to drum up some interest and get the first league open filled up with active users. Feel free to shoot any questions you have my way!

[Crimson and Cream 5,709]

I'd rather they just start making NCAA March Madness games again for basketball and football.

[thebigweave 420]

2 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

I'd rather they just start making NCAA March Madness games again for basketball and football.

Absolutely agree. Sadly, don't see that happening any time soon. Still break out NCAA Football 14 on occasion.

[Crimson and Cream 5,709]

1 minute ago, thebigweave said:

Absolutely agree. Sadly, don't see that happening any time soon. Still break out NCAA Football 14 on occasion.

Oh yeah gotta break the old games out now and then to reminisce. Sorry didn't mean to use your topic to vent that. So what exactly is this "Drivethelane"?

[thebigweave 420]

It's all good lol. 

It's an online college basketball sim.  Each league is made up of 256 teams, 32 conferences of 8 teams. The 8 teams in each conference are mostly regionally related cities coached by either another user or a computer coach until a user takes them over. Teams are made up of 12 players, 3 from each class, but can only have 10 active for each game. All players have randomly generated names and attributes. Recruiting takes place throughout the season, with a set amount of points to spend per week and only 13 scholarships to be offered for 3 spots. Schedule consists of 27 games: 3 exhibition games, 15 regular season games, 3 game conference tournament, then a 6 game postseason tournament. Games are played on MWF at 2pm Pacific, 1 game each day. Seasons last 9 weeks, then roll into the next season and it starts over again.

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

Just joined it. Sounds pretty cool.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,155]

I'll look into tonight as well


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[thebigweave 420]

Like I said, if you have any questions about anything feel free to ask away. They also have a forum full of info and helpful, experienced members willing to help out. And, if you do join, there are 3 spots left in conference 12

 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,155]

I don't see any way to get into 12.


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[thebigweave 420]

I don't see any way to get into 12.


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Hmm, now that I think about it, it just gave team names and numbers at sign up. The three teams to choose from (city name) in c12 are New Orleans, Pensacola, and Tuscaloosa.

[rcbowla 6,796]

I just joined but before I read anything about joining your conference

[thebigweave 420]

I just joined but before I read anything about joining your conference

If you want to switch teams, you could either email kmoney or send him a pm on the message board. He should be able to move you since the season hasn't started yet.

[JustWinWoody 3,279]

I am waiting on the email to finish registering ..........

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,155]

I'm New Orleans. Guess we'll see how this thing goes.


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[rcbowla 6,796]

I PM'd that individual

[hoosierpap 14,300]

I played something similar in the past. I'll give it a try

[hoosierpap 14,300]

I'm Pensacola. My current PG is 6'8 236 lbs (freshman) and my Center is 6'5 223 lbs. We recruit a little different down in Pensacola. 

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

I'm Pensacola. My current PG is 6'8 (freshman) and my Center is 6'5. We recruit a little different down in Pensacola. 

You can change them around I believe. It seems to be that each player is position-less and you place them where you see them best given their skills.

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

It's all good lol. 
It's an online college basketball sim.  Each league is made up of 256 teams, 32 conferences of 8 teams. The 8 teams in each conference are mostly regionally related cities coached by either another user or a computer coach until a user takes them over. Teams are made up of 12 players, 3 from each class, but can only have 10 active for each game. All players have randomly generated names and attributes. Recruiting takes place throughout the season, with a set amount of points to spend per week and only 13 scholarships to be offered for 3 spots. Schedule consists of 27 games: 3 exhibition games, 15 regular season games, 3 game conference tournament, then a 6 game postseason tournament. Games are played on MWF at 2pm Pacific, 1 game each day. Seasons last 9 weeks, then roll into the next season and it starts over again.

How does practicing work? Do you set a focus for the team/each player and each day it goes up? How do you see the progress so you can know when to shift focus?

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,155]

I'm Pensacola. My current PG is 6'8 236 lbs (freshman) and my Center is 6'5 223 lbs. We recruit a little different down in Pensacola. 

Lol. Yeah, redefine their positions or just go full on Crean and run the 6'8" PG and the 5'11" C.


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