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WEEKES | DiPIETRO |
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| Poll opening date Thu May 8 | Poll closing date Mon May 12 |
When I first announced the partnership with Matt (aka GhettoFarmBoy), I told you you'd be able to download his designs to incorporate into your PC version of NHL 08. Below are the step-by-step instructions from Dave (who transferred the illustrations to be used in the video game).
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First of all, this is only for the PC version of the game. Xbox and Playstation, or any other system cannot be edited. You need a few things first. I will try to make this as simple as possible, but for first time game modders, it might be a little complicated.
To download anything from hockeydownloads.com, you must first be a registered member. You can view anything without registering, but again, to download, you must register.
Things Needed:
1. EA Sport’s “NHL 07” or “NHL 08” for PC.
2. NHLView - This is available here.
3. Tools for NHL08 - This is available here.
4. Any of my GhettoFarmBoy released jerseys - These are available here:
Devils | Islanders | Thrashers | Ducks
Now, what to do with what you have?
First, NHLView:
Once downloaded, just open up the nhlview.exe program.
- An “Open NHL Database” window pops up.
- Check “Static Database” and load “C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 08\db\db.viv”
(For NHL 07, use “C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 07\db\db.viv”)
- Check “Exibition Rosters Database” and load “my documents\NHL 08\exhibition.exh”
(For NHL 07, use “my documents\NHL 07\exhibition.exh”)
- Now click “Open”
- Once open, you have to change the jersey count as per my jersey installation instructions available on each jersey’s download page.
- To do this, click the “Teams” tab.
- Select your team you are editing
- Where it says “Number of Jerseys”, change as instructed on the installation page.
- Now, click somewhere else, anywhere else (important step or you cannot save it), then hit “Save”.
Now for the Tools for NHL08:
- Download this pack and unzip it to your “C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 08” folder.
(For NHL 07, it’s C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 07” folder.)
** Note** - These instructions are for Windows XP. Vista users need special steps as described on the Tools for NHL08 page.
- Now download any of my jersey files and unzip to your” “C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 08” folder.
(For NHL 07, it’s C:\program files\ea sports\NHL 07” folder.)
- Run the “.bat” file included with the jersey file as per instructed in the jersey’s installation instruction.
- Run the “Bimport08” file.
That’s it! As long as the person is using a legitimate copy of NHL 07 or NHL 08, everything should work, and the jerseys available when the jersey selection screen appears in game.
To see my thread on hockeydownloads.com, visit here.
For any other questions regarding add-ons, visit the forums.
I hope this all makes sense and is clear enough for everyone.
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If you have any problems with these instructions, unfortunately I would be completely unable to help you. Just visit Dave's page at Hockey Downloads and with any luck he'll be able to help you out. Enjoy!
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TOSKALA | KIPRUSOFF |
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| Poll opening date Wed May 7 | Poll closing date Sun May 11 |
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LALIME | GIGUERE |
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| Poll opening date Tue May 6 | Poll closing date Sat May 10 |
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CONKLIN | RAMO |
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| Poll opening date Mon May 5 | Poll closing date Fri May 9 |
According to a Canadian retailer, 18 NHL clubs have confirmed third jerseys for the coming season. I will not divulge my source here because this is just for fun and no one needs to be losing their job over it. If you're skeptical, there's nothing wrong with that.
Anyhow, with the disclaimer out of the way, below are the teams with "confirmed" third jerseys for next season, in alphabetical order.
Obviously there are discrepancies here from earlier rumors involving the Pittsburgh Penguins. The last thing we heard, by way of the Tribune-Review, was that the club was seeking permission to get third jerseys featuring the powder blue design worn at the Winter Classic in January. Either they were denied by the league or the information I have here is incomplete.
Now, aside from the Pens, this list meshes perfectly with the big list I posted a month ago. I suggest reading that post for information regarding possible design rumors that have been floating around.
Rumors: The Big List | All third jersey news
If pictures become available prior to official unveilings, I'll be sure to have them posted for your perusal.
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SANFORD | GARON |
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| Poll opening date Sun May 4 | Poll closing date Thu May 8 |
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THIBAULT | HUET |
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| Poll opening date Sat May 3 | Poll closing date Wed May 7 |
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TURCO | KHABIBULIN |
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| Poll opening date Fri May 2 | Poll closing date Tue May 6 |
Time again for me to try to freak you out with some of the crazy stuff people send to me. We've got a theme for this one, though.
As you know, we're currently in the midst of the Tournament of Goalie Masks. It's pretty cool and it's made a lot of people look at goalie masks in a different way. I'm not really sure how to describe these next couple of graphics. They're not so much concept art as... freaky.
Yeah, that's an astronaut's mask on Cam Ward.
Right, a welder's mask on Marty Turco.
Ah, and a diver's mask on Jean-Sebastien Giguere. That's just trippy. Wait it gets worse.
Stare at this a little while.
I'm pretty sure a bunch of Leafs and Sens fans just swore off this blog. It's just so... freaky.
Speaking of which, ever wondered if Luongo can pull off purple?
Yeah, he can't. I've got an "If They Mated" concept for the Canucks, though.
I like the Rangers' jerseys with the red in them. But now let's get really nuts. If you want First Nations art, why don't you just go all or nothing?
And the answer comes back plainly enough.
We'll stay in Canada as we finish things off this week. 
It's an actual maple leaf. Inventive.
That's all. As I mentioned before, I'm probably going to be making the Freak Out Fridays into an every-other-week feature simply because I'm not getting enough stuff sent to me to do it every Friday. But I enjoy these posts when I can write them and I know you guys do too.
Enjoy your weekend and stick around for more news about the changes going down here at NHLToL. Our birthday is just a week away!
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