Difference between revisions of "Backyard Football"
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{{++}} Allows to connect to the new modern game servers with the use of a special ScummVM build. | {{++}} Allows to connect to the new modern game servers with the use of a special ScummVM build. | ||
{{--}} One of the features may be unavailable (e.g. coach's statistics, news, and polls) in the new servers. | {{--}} One of the features may be unavailable (e.g. coach's statistics, news, and polls) in the new servers. | ||
− | {{ii}} Other platforms outside of Windows will need to compile ScummVM from this [https://github.com/Backyard-Sports-Online/scummvm source code] | + | {{ii}} Other platforms outside of Windows and Mac will need to compile ScummVM from this [https://github.com/Backyard-Sports-Online/scummvm source code] |
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+ | ===Disable Online Functionality=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will disable most discontinued online functionalities for the original interpreter, in that case if not using ScummVM. | ||
+ | {{++}} Removes the DirectPlay legacy component requirement if running on Windows 10 or later if the dummy DPLAYX DLL is applied. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply dummy DPLAYX, replace FOOTBALL.U32 with modified version, and delete unneeded files|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/CnCNet/dummy-dplayx/releases/download/v1.0.0.0/dplayx.dll dummy DPLAYX.DLL] and put the file into the game directory | ||
+ | # Download [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/885976435918004316/892198907403194448/FOOTBALL.U32 this modified FOOTBALL.U32] and put in to/replace the old one in the game directory. | ||
+ | # If needed, delete <code>BYMAIA.DLL</code>, <code>ROVER.DLL</code>, <code>UPGRADE.DLL</code>, <code>patchw32.dll</code>, <code>RESTART.EXE</code>, <code>football.esk</code>, and <code>football.mmz</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = |
|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Only works in ScummVM | + | |subtitles notes = Only works properly in ScummVM |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|online play players = 2 | |online play players = 2 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = ''JrSN powered by Boneyards Online Gaming services have been long since shut down''; see [http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online], a new replacement online server which can be connected to using a custom online-enabled ScummVM build. | + | |online play notes = ''JrSN (Junior Sports Network) powered by Boneyards Online Gaming services have been long since shut down''; see [http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online], a new replacement online server which can be connected to using a custom online-enabled ScummVM build. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues Fixed== | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
− | ===Players stuck at top-left during gameplay | + | ===Players stuck at top-left during gameplay=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} If the FOOTBALL.U32 file is missing and/or the DirectPlay Legacy Component is not installed then you can't play the game at all and players will be stuck there forever. |
− | + | Please refer to [[#Disable Online Functionality|Disable Online Functionality]]. | |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 03:23, 16 December 2021
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Developers | |
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Humongous Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
SCUMM[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | American football |
Series | Backyard Football |
Backyard Football | |
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Subseries of Backyard Sports | |
Backyard Football | 1999 |
Backyard Football 2002 | 2001 |
Backyard Football 2004 | 2003 |
Backyard Football 2006 | 2005 |
Backyard Football '08 | 2007 |
Backyard Football '09 | 2008 |
Key points
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- A demo is available from ScummVM.
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Backyard Sports Online
- Allows to connect to the new modern game servers with the use of a special ScummVM build.
- One of the features may be unavailable (e.g. coach's statistics, news, and polls) in the new servers.
- Other platforms outside of Windows and Mac will need to compile ScummVM from this source code
Disable Online Functionality
- This will disable most discontinued online functionalities for the original interpreter, in that case if not using ScummVM.
- Removes the DirectPlay legacy component requirement if running on Windows 10 or later if the dummy DPLAYX DLL is applied.
Apply dummy DPLAYX, replace FOOTBALL.U32 with modified version, and delete unneeded files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | C:\hegames.ini |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | C:\hegames |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Game runs at 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press Space ␣, select "Options", then check "Display in Window", then click OK or press ⇧ Shift+F5 to toggle (otherwise Alt+↵ Enter in that case using ScummVM)
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only available in ScummVM | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Required to navigate the menus. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | No direct support in ScummVM yet (instead controls mouse) | |
Full controller support | Need to use mouse and/or keyboard to pause and change game options or exit game. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | During 2 players with the other player using a mouse or keyboard |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Can only turn background music on/off | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Only works properly in ScummVM | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | JrSN (Junior Sports Network) powered by Boneyards Online Gaming services have been long since shut down; see Backyard Sports Online, a new replacement online server which can be connected to using a custom online-enabled ScummVM build. |
Issues Fixed
Players stuck at top-left during gameplay
- If the FOOTBALL.U32 file is missing and/or the DirectPlay Legacy Component is not installed then you can't play the game at all and players will be stuck there forever.
Please refer to Disable Online Functionality.
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Cavedog Boneyards |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 33.6K modem |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.5.3 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 601 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Backyard Football - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on 2019-09-22