Cactus League Professional Basketball for Windows Frequently Asked Questions

Cactus League Professional Basketball
Version 2008

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Cactus League Professional Basketball has been around since 1989. This game has always been seen as the most innovative coaching game ever created and the features and benefits have been improved each year. When new computer hardware and operating systems are released, Cactus League Professional Basketball is updated to take advantage of the improvements. Now the game takes advantage of the power of Microsoft Vista and Windows XP.

Cactus League Professional Basketball For Windows Version 2008 is the latest version of the most detailed, complete, realistic and fun simulation of professional basketball ever created. If you have ever wanted to coach professional basketball players, this is your opportunity. You can make every in-game decision that a real-life coach has to make. Think it's easy? It isn't. You will experience the same joys and frustrations that a real-life coach feels during a game.

You can order "Download Only," "Download & CD" or "CD Only." Either way you can be playing within the next hour. You can order and download the game now.

What is included in Cactus League Professional Basketball For Windows Version 2008?

Cactus League Professional Basketball For Windows Version 2008 includes everything listed below, along with the 2007-08 Season (you can substitute a past season for the 2007-08 season, if you wish). Each Cactus League Professional Basketball season includes the actual schedule, all players and the actual transactions, which can be executed on the same dates as in real-life. Every season from 1946-47 to the present (including the season in progress and all ABA seasons) are also available. You can play the current season with Cactus League Professional Basketball Real-Time.

Module	Description
Access System	This is the revolutionary, modern menu system that makes it incredibly easy to run everything in the game. You can also easily set the color and style theme of the game.
AutoSchedule	Allows playing the season's actual schedule and, optionally, having all transactions occur when they happened in real-life.
Basketball Game	Allows you to play a single game.
League Management	Allows maintenance and creation of leagues, teams, and rosters.
Records	Maintains approximately 200 team and individual records from games you play.
Statistics	Maintains and displays Team and Individual, Actual and Replay statistics.
Free Game Updates	Allows you to stay up-to-the-minute with free game updates.
AutoMerge	Allows you to mix and match teams and players from different seasons.
AutoEdit	Allows you to edit players' personal information, ratings and statistics. Plus you can create players from scratch.
Encyclopedia	Display and create Actual and Replay statistical reports based upon teams' franchise history and players' careers using your installed seasons.
AutoDraft Module (available separately as an add-on). Available as a download, so you can be playing with it in the next hour.	Allows you to quickly, easily and powerfully conduct a player draft for any league.
AutoPlayoff Module (available separately as an add-on). Available as a download, so you can be playing with it in the next hour.	Allows you to automatically set seeds, matchups, configurations and play actual or replay playoffs. Each season ships with the actual playoff configuration for the season, so you can play the playoffs the way they were played. Or, you can change the configuration any way you want to play them your way.
AutoSchedule Creator Module (available separately as an add-on). Available as a download, so you can be playing with it in the next hour.	Allows you to automatically create schedules for your leagues.

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More Style

A Complete New Look To The Game

Fresh, Easier To Use & More Contemporary Interface

Now, In Addition To Being Able To Design Most Game Screens, You Can Set The Color & Style Of Everything In The Game. Dozens Of Color & Style Combinations Are Included. You Can Select Your Theme with One Mouse Click And It Is Applied To Everything In The Game.

Many Screens Have Been Completely Reworked To Make Them Even Easier & More Fun to Play With

Even With All Of These Improvements, The Game Shortcuts And Commands Are Unchanged So There Is No Learning Curve

Brand New Up-To-The-Minute Arena Game Backdrops

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4 Statistics Screens
Showing 4 Different Themes

More Substance

Complete, New, Easy To Use Cactus League Professional Basketball Access System

More Coaching Options, including "Control Mode." You set up your offense and take charge!

You Can Edit & Add To Players' Bios

Players' Pictures

Save Your Stats As A Web Page

New AutoCoach Styles - The AutoCoach can now coach his team against you in a variety of ways: Exhibition, Regular Season, Playoffs & All-Star. His style, substitution patterns, matchups, etc. will change depending upon the kind of game you are playing.

Several New Stats, including Plus/Minus to show how the team performs when a player is in and out of the game, Fast Break Points, Points In The Paint, Points Off Turnovers, Second Chance Points, Efficiency Rating, Points Per Shot, Hands Rating.

Lock In Your "Roles" For A Complete Season

More Rare Plays

Freshened & Updated Play-By-Play Text During Games With Even More Game & Season Context Comments

Play Cactus League Trivia At Halftime

Special "Cheat Mode" For Those Of You Who Want "A Little Advantage" :)

Much More

AutoSchedule & Game Screens With New Arena Game Backdrops

How long will it take for me to get the game?

YOU CAN BE PLAYING IN THE NEXT HOUR

With the One Hour Guarantee you can be playing right away!

Which seasons are available to play with the game?

We have every season from 1946-47 to the present, including all ABA seasons. The most recently completed season is included with the complete game, but you can substitute a past season, if you wish.

Each season includes the actual schedule, all players and the actual transactions, which can be executed on the same dates as in real-life.

Every aspect of every module in the game is highly configurable so you can customize it nearly any way you want.

Will the Cactus League Professional Basketball Seasons that I already own work with Cactus League Professional Basketball for Windows?

Yes. All existing Cactus League Professional Basketball seasons will work great with Cactus League Professional Basketball Version 2008. If the disk or CD has a label that says "Cactus League" on it, it will work. Plus you can easily install all official Cactus League ZIP files such as the ones you receive when you have your seasons sent to you via e-mail delivery. We have every season!

I already own a previous version Cactus League Professional Basketball for Windows. Can I upgrade to Version 2008 at a special upgrade price?

Yes. For a limited time, we are offering a upgrade for all owners of previous versions. It includes the Version 2008 game and does not include any seasons. But, as we mentioned above, you can use the same seasons that you have used with previous versions.

What are the minimum system requirements for Cactus League Professional Basketball For Windows Version 2008?

PC with a Pentium 100 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Vista operating system
128 MB of free RAM (256 Mb recommended) (Microsoft recommends at least 256 MB to run Windows XP and at least 512 MB to run Vista)
Approximately 20 MB of available hard-disk space for the game, plus 500 to 900 KB of available hard-disk space for each season. Replay statistics that accumulate from games you play require additional space, depending upon the save options that you use. Your actual space used may vary depending upon the configuration of your hard disk.
VGA or higher-resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended
Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device
Printer recommended
CD-ROM drive required if installing from the optional CD
Some functions require Internet connection

How can I order the game?

You can order the game now. You can order "Download Only," "Download & CD," or "CD Only." You can order and download the game now. With the One-Hour Guarantee, you can be playing right away!

If you order "Download Only" you are encouraged to save the downloaded file on your computer. Once the version of the game you downloaded is no longer the current version, it will not be available for download, although you can still apply for and receive Registration Codes for approximately one year after it is no longer the current version. If you order the CD, you don't have to be concerned about registration codes.

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Will I receive a Registration Code?

The first time you play the game, after downloading and installing it, instructions will be displayed so you can apply for and obtain your Registration Code. It is an easy procedure that should take you only 1-2 minutes. Registration Codes are necessary for the downloaded version only. The Game CD does not require them.

I don't want to deal with Registration Codes. What can I do?

Order the Game CD. The Cactus League Professional Basketball For Windows CD does not require Registration Codes. You can install the game directly from the CD onto all of your computers. Plus, you don't have to worry about downloading the game again if you have a hard disk or other system failure. You can just reinstall the game from the CD after you fix your hardware problem or get a new computer.

Do I need a Registration Code for AutoDraft, AutoPlayoff and AutoSchedule Creator?

Yes. The first time you run AutoDraft, AutoPlayoff, or AutoSchedule Creator after downloading and installing it, instructions will be displayed so you can obtain your Registration Code. It is an easy procedure that should take you only 1-2 minutes. Registration Codes are necessary for the downloaded version only. The AutoPlayoff and AutoSchedule Creator CDs do not require them.

Do I need a Registration Code for every computer I will be playing the game on?

Yes. Each customer can apply for, and receive, up to 2 Registration Codes. A fee will be charged for additional codes. Registration Codes are necessary for the downloaded version only. They are not needed if you have the CD. You can install from the CD onto all of your computers.

What happens if I have a hard disk crash? Will I need to get a new Registration Code?

Yes, but you can eliminate that potential problem by ordering the product CD. The CD does not require a Registration Code, so, if you have a computer failure or get a new system, you can simply install from the CD onto your new computer and you'll be in business!

How do I get my 2nd Registration Code?

Just download the installation file and install it on your 2nd computer. The first time you play the game you will be prompted to apply for the Registration Code, just like when you played the game the first time on your first computer. You'll receive your Registration Code via e-mail.

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