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           I am trying to build a basic FAQ for "Brutal Sports Football
           for the Atari Jaguar" with help from other on-line folks.
           Please post any additions or corrections to this FAQ here,
           or (even better) E-Mail me so I can add to it. If anyone has
           video capture or is a good artist, pictures of the power-ups
           would be very useful for some people.


           Respond to:


           Internet = [email protected]
           GEnie    = head.trip
           AOL      = headtrip_x
           CIS      = 74214,565


           Thanks!





           This is what I have in version 0.5 - 9/28/94 (CIS seems to have
      screwed up my formatting):






                              Brutal Sports Football


                                        by


                                     Telegames


                                      for the


                         Atari Jaguar 64-Bit Game Console


                                  FAQ version 0.5






              I have had Brutal Sports Football for 2 days and I like
           it a lot. I wasn't going to buy it because it didn't look
           "64-Bit", and I don't normally like sports games. I broke
           down and bought it when I finished Wolfenstein 3D and was
           going nuts waiting for the "Magical, Wonderful,
           October/November Games Orgy" <grin>.


              Now that I've been playing Brutal Sports Football for a
           little while I actually like it a lot. It reminds me of
           Speedball 1 & 2 for the Atari ST and Amiga - constant
           action, some strategy, and FUN! I wish the people around me
           weren't too snobby or afraid to play video games; it looks
           like a _lot_ of fun for 2 players!


              The only gripe I have about Brutal Sports Football is
           that you can't adjust the music/FX levels (just music
           on/off) and that the manual STINKS. We can't help the music

           thing, but we _can_ make a FAQ to remedy the manual problem.
           So, here we go... and remember what the 'Teacher' says...
           "jaguar Jaguar JAGUAR!"




                                   Playing Tips:


           1. Be sure to use the three 'formations' during play. Press
           the '1' key for "Defense", '2' for "Normal" and '3' for
           "Aggressive".


               "Defense" (#1) allows you to 'pack' your half of the
               field with your players (best for when you are looking
               to hold onto a lead for a win).Use it when the opposing
               team is heading towards your end of the field.


               "Normal" (#2) is the multi-purpose formation. It offers
               defensive & offensive positions, and is pretty
               'normal'.


               "Aggressive" (#3) puts your team in attacking
               formation, pushing towards your opponents goal. It's a
               very useful way to keep the opposing team busy while
               you forge ahead. It also places several teammates near
               the enemy goal so you can pass the ball and 'baffle'
               'em

              * Continually changing formations can really improve your
              scores.


           2. Whenever your goalie has the ball - kick it downfield!


           3. It usually helps to approach the other team's goal from
           the side. The computer team passes a lot near the goal, and
           passing near their goal seems to outsmart them. Also, you
           can kick towards their goal, and when their goalie catches
           the ball you can score by slamming him into the goal while
           he's holding the ball! It makes him cry <evil grin>.


           4. If you're losing by a wide margin, concentrate on wiping
           out your opponents (GamePro Magazine).

           5. The first player you should eliminate is the goalie. Once
           he's gone, it's a lot easier to score goals (GamePro
           Magazine).





                                     Controls:


           The manual for Brutal Sports Football leaves a lot to be
           desired. Especially for 70 bones! This area of the FAQ will

           try to outline any controls not mentioned in the manual, and
           elaborate on the ones that _are_ mentioned.


           Locker Room:


           The Locker Room is where you can repair & improve your team
           between league matches. Unfortunately the manual doesn't say
           much about it. Here's some information...


           1. You have 9 team members, but only 7 play in a game. The
           trick is to use your 7 best men. The only exception is #1 -
           he's the goalie so you need to keep him in good shape! When
           you select "Locker Room" from the options after a league
           game, you come to a screen with all you team members in
           treatment chambers. Initially all players are selected, but
           you can use L-R on your joypad to select individual team
           members.


           First, find your best 6 guys besides #1 (your goalie). If a
           guy is standing he's doing pretty good. If he's kneeling
           he's 'hurting'. If he's got a bandage where his head should
           be - it's not his day! You can also tell a players health by
           looking at the red ovals next to his number. The higher the
           red, the better off he is.There's also a green "Life-O-
           Meter" above each players head (or where his head _was_).
           The wider the green "Life-O-Meter", the better the poor mug
           is doing.


           Once you've found your 6 most promising players you need to
           "fix 'em up". Use the L-R on the joypad to select a player
           (he becomes highlighted). Then use the 'B' button (or 'UP')
           on the joypad to close the treatment door. Once the door is
           closed you may select one of the three treatments. The Cross
           means 'Health', the Jagged Line means 'Speed', and the
           Helmet means 'Cranial Reconstruction" (for headless cases).
           One tip: After your first match, the last two players are
           still in perfect health because they haven't played yet. Use
           them in the next match if you need to.


           The best thing to do is fix up your goalie first. Next, work
           your way down the other 6 candidates, giving them a little
           more health at a time until either they're all healthy or
           you run out of money. If you still have money left, or if
           you don't want to use it all on repair, you can make your
           players faster. It's best to start with the goalie.

           While repairing your players you can use the 'A' button on
           the joypad to select a player for the next game. Selected
           players have a red light above them. Be sure to keep your
           goalie in the game!


           Once you're happy with your selections use the L-R on you
           joypad to center the selector (all players are lit). Next





       use 'Down' twice, until you see 'Exit' appear. Press 'B' to
           return to the previous screen.




           Well, that's all I've got so far. Please write me to add to
           this FAQ; I'll mention all contributors. You can reach me
           at:


           Internet = [email protected]
           GEnie    = head.trip
           AOL      = headtrip_x
           CIS      = 74214,565




           Thanks!


           Wayne

           Did I mention that the manual sucks?

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