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| Backyard Soccer for the PC |
| Full FAQ |
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| FAQ written by Veinz |
| E-mail: VeinzFAQ@yahoo.com |
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| FAQ created on December 27, 2002 |
| FAQ last updated on January 12, 2003 |
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Table of Contents
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º [0] Table of Contents
º [1] Version History
º [2] Introduction by the Author
º [3] Controls / Basic Tips
º [4] The Clubhouse
º[4-A] Pick-Up Window
º[4-B] League Play
º[4-C] Trophy Case
º[4-D] Other Menu Items
*º[5] League Play
*º[6] Meet the Players
º[6-A] Achmed Khan
º[6-B] Amir Khan
º[6-C] Angela DelVecchio
º[6-D] Annie Frazier
º[6-E] Ashley Webber
º[6-F] Billy Jean Blackwood
º[6-G] Dante Robinson
º[6-H] Dmitri Petrovich
º[6-I] Ernie Steele
º[6-J] Gretchen Hasslehoff
º[6-K] Jocinda Smith
º[6-L] Jorge Garcia
º[6-M] Kenny Kawaguchi
º[6-N] Kiesha Phillips
º[6-O] Kimmy Eckman
º[6-P] Lisa Crocket
º[6-Q] Luanne Lui
º[6-R] Maria Luna
*[6-S] Marky Dubois
*[6-T] Mikey Thomas
*[6-U] Pablo Sanchez
*[6-V] Pete Wheeler
*[6-W] Reese Worthington
*[6-X] Ricky Johnson
*[6-Y] Ronny Dobbs
*[6-Z] Sally Dobbs
*[6-AA] Sidney Webber
*[6-BB] Stephanie Morgan
*[6-CC] Tony Delvecchio
*[6-DD] Vicki Kawaguchi
º [7] Soccer Terminology
º [8] Credits / Thank You’s
º [9] Copyright Notice
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| Version History |
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CURRENT UPDATE:
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January 12, 2003
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- > Version 1.5
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Worked a little on the League Play section, and added a few more terms in the
Soccer Terminology Section.
PAST UPDATES:
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December 27, 2002
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- > Version 1.0
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Well, I have decided to work on another FAQ aside from my WWF No Mercy guide
(which will probably be tough to get the motivation to write). I completed
everything except for the In-Depth of the players (which I did do a few of).
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| Introduction by the Author |
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I was looking through my old PC game collection when I came across the disc to
Backyard Soccer, not even in its original case. I looked at it, and thought
about playing it again, for old times sake. I popped it in, and it made me
remember how great this game is, for a children's title. It's simplisitc
playing makes for great fun, and it can be hard to stop playing.
Backyard Soccer is a game that I am not ashamed to say that I like. Even though
it is for younger children, I can't help but love this game. It's so simple,
yet every game seems like a challenge to me.
Anyways, I recommend this game if you want some good, cheap fun. It's fairly
addictive, be warned.
That's why I decided to write an FAQ for the game (that, and there were none on
this site). I hope that it can be helpful to you.
There are two different controls set ups, both are incredibly simple.
ONE BUTTON:
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Left Mouse Button: -Run
-Dribble
-Pass
-Shoot
-Throw
-Tackle
TWO BUTTON:
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Left Mouse Button: -Run
-Dribble
Right Mouse Button: -Pass
-Shoot
-Throw
-Tackle
Basic Tips
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-> Be aware of each player's abilities and weaknesses.
-> To dribble, click the left mouse button slightly in front of the player who
has possesion of the ball (the cursor shall appear as a circle instead of an
X).
-> To shoot, move the cursor somewhere inside the goal (where you want the ball
to go) and click the mouse.
-> Use power-ups to your advantage.
-> Having siblings on the same team will make them perform better.
-> The descriptions included with each player also tell you something about
their personal style of soccer. This usually has no affect on the Skill
Ratings.
-> When you hear your player complaining, he/she probably wants a substitution.
-> Place your players where they will be MOST helpful according to their
ratings.
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| The Clubhouse |
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This is the main menu, set in a clubhouse overlooking a soccer field. From
here, you can utilize any feature in the game.
Pick-Up Window
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This is an exhibition match between two teams, a pick-up game (hence the name
Pick-Up window). You can create your own team by clicking on the shirt, or you
get a randomized team by clicking the soccer ball. You can change the venue of
the match by clicking the arrows on either side of the binoculars that appear
on the screen. This is a good mode to use to practice your skills for League
Play. I don't use it that much, however.
League Play
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This is where it gets down to the brutality of children's soccer. Ok, so maybe
it isn't so brutal, but it's definitely grueling as the manager/player. You
lead your team through three seasons (minimum), with an Indoor Soccer
Tournament in the middle of the season (invite only, if you have a good record,
you will be invited). Then, there is a large tournament at the end of each
season for the Divison Cup.
Once you win a championship, you can check out the trophy in the Trophy Case at
the Clubhouse.
Trophy Case
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This is for all to admire your accomplishments as a coach. This also holds the
record books, accessible later in the game.
Other Menu Items
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CARD BINDER:
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A profile of every player that you can control in the game.
SOCCER BALL:
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Click this, and it replays the introduction FMV
MR. CLANKY:
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This appears under the Trophy Case after winning the Astonishingly Shiny
Cup of All Cups. It just makes a weird noise.
PLAQUE:
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A plaque is shown under the Trophy Case after you win the Division
Tournament at the end of the season.
TRAPDOOR:
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Click this to exit the game.
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| League Play |
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Here is where I will run down the best strategies and teams for League Play,
where you will climb the ladder of success and (hopefully) lead your team to
the ultimate prize: the Astonishingly Shiny Cup of All Cups. Corny, I know.
Anyways, lets get started.
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- > C O A C H ' S S I G N I N < -
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Choose to either choose a name already on the clipboard, or create a new team
(by clicking on the pencil). If you click, the pencil, you will be prompted to
enter your name.
Clicking the eraser will allow you to erase a previously made coach, along with
his or her team. This is not recommended unless you are 100% sure that you will
not be using the team in the future.
If you already have a coach, you will proceed to the Team Bench. If not, you
will be taken to choose your team.
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- > C R E A T I N G Y O U R T E A M < -
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The very first thing they have you do is to choose your team name and colors.
The noun you choose for your team is what is on your team's jerseys, but the
adjective doesn't affect anything. Below are your choices for your team name:
ADJECTIVES
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Blue
Red
Crazy
White
Green
Little
Mighty
Super Duper
Humongous
Junior
There are nine different colors you can have for your team (Black, Blue, Green,
Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, Pink and White). Clicking on the shirt will make
the solid part of the jersey the color selected. The shorts color will alter
the sleeves, the collar, basically the trim of the jersey.
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- > C H O O S I N G T H E P L A Y E R S < -
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After you are completed with the color choosing, you must choose which players
you want on your team. There are plenty of talented players to choose from, so
it shouldn't be too tough. Here is a sample team I have made. This isn't the
best team possible, but using you shouldn't have much trouble in the season
with this team.
- > NOTE: This is using the default formation, 2-1-2 < -
Goalie: Dante Robinson
Defenders: Sidney Weber
Ashley Weber
Midfield: Kenny Kawaguchi
Forwards: Ricky Johnson
Amir Khan
Bench: Lisa Crockett
Pablo Sanchez
Like previously said, this isn't the best possible team. After you are done
with your team, you are taken to the Team Bench (where you would start if you
already had a team made).
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- > T E A M B E N C H < -
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This is where you control your team. Let me do a run down of all options from
this screen (going left to right, down to up) before I proceed.
Clubhouse: Go back to the main menu
Team Trophy Case: View all the trophies your team has earned, as well as your
team's all-time record, goals for, and goals against.
Game Options: Alter the in game options.
Today's Match: Play your next match.
Schedule: View your schedule, which is layed out on a calendar. You
play every team twice, once before the Off the Wall: Indoor
Invitational. At the end of the season, if you qualify, you
play.
Division Standings: View the current rankings of your division. The flag
next to your team name (with your ranking number) is
green if you qualified for the next tournament.
Division Leaders: Allows you to view which player is the best in which
categories (Goals, Assists, etc.).
Statistics: View the statistics of your players for the season, and the
game you either just played or are currently in.
Strategy: Edit the players on the field and the formation of your
Meet the Players: View all the biographies and stats of the players
on your team. This is a good way to decide who
work best in which position.
COMPLETION COMING IN FURTHER UPDATES!
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| Meet the Players |
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This is a database for all the players.
-> NOTE: Most of the following information (Name, Nickname, Birthday, Skill
Ratings, and brief biographies) came from the game itself.
Jorge has good overall skills, but he worries too much about getting dirty.
Jorge's favorite position is bench-warmer because he won't get dirty there.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O
Control: O O O
Defense: O
Running: O O
Kicking from a wheelchair might seem tough, but Kenny has it mastered. What he
lacks in power, he more than makes up for with accuracy.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O O
Control: O O
Defense: O O
Running: O O O
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|Kiesha Phillips|
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Nickname: Flash
Birthday: April 2
Kiesha likes to play the role of team clown. She plays a pretty solid, if not
spectacular brand of soccer, too.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O O
Control: O O
Defense: O
Running: O O O
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|Kimmy Eckman|
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Nickname: Twinkle Toes
Birthday: June 22
Kimmy has a real sweet tooth, and some pretty sweet moves with the ball. Just
don't expect a lot of mustard on her kicks.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O
Control: O O O
Defense: O O
Running: O
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|Lisa Crocket|
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Nickname: Mad Dog
Birthday: December 4
She may not be the nicest kid in town, especially if you play against her. She
doesn't like to see anyone score, period.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O O
Control: O O O
Defense: O O O
Running: O O O
Other Notes:
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Lisa is probably the most diverse player on the team. She can play practically
any position, but I usually use her for goalie.
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|Luanne Lui|
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Nickname: Lulu
Birthday: January 27
Luanne moves fast for a kid with such tiny legs. But she won't go anywhere
without her teddy.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O
Control: O O
Defense: O O O
Running: O O O O
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|Maria Luna|
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Nickname: Pinky
Birthday: July 23
Maria could be a good player if she wasn't so concerned about her pink dress.
If you ask her, she'll tell you a lot about ponies.
Skill Ratings:
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Kicking: O O
Control: O O O
Defense: O O O
Running: O O
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Goal
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When the ball enters the goal area by crossing the goal line inside the bars.
Free Kick
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A kick by the other team that in unopposed by the other team. Awarded because
of a foul, or offsides.
Offsides
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When an offensive player is behind the last defender of the other team, and
receives the ball. A free kick is awarded to the other team.
Foul
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When a player commits a foul, he/she usually has done something physically to
an opposing player to warrant such a call. A free kick is awarded to the other
team.
Kick-Off
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A free kick from the center of the field either to start a half, or after a
team scores a goal.
Goal Kick
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When a player kicks the ball past the opposing team's goal line, but not inside
the posts. A free kick in the goal box is awarded to the opposing team.
Corner Kick
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When a player kicks the ball past own goal line, but not inside the bars. A
free kick is award to the other team, on a corner of the field.
Throw-In
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When a player kicks the ball past a sideline, the other team has a player throw
the ball back in play from out-of-bounds.
Hat Trick
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When a player scores three goals in a single game, it is recorded as a hat
trick.
Penalty Kick
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When a foul is committed in the penalty box, then a penalty kick is awarded.
Assist
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A player is credited with an assist when they pass it to a player, who in turn
scores a goal.
Points
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Points is the amount a player contributes offensively to the team. A goal is
worth 1 point, and an assist is worth 1 point.
Shot
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When a player kicks or heads the ball towards the goal in an attempt to score,
it is a shot.
Shot on Goal
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When a player kicks or heads the ball towards the goal in an attempt to score,
and it is blocked by the goalie, cross bar, posts, or if it goes into the goal,
it's a shot on goal.
Save
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When a goalie prevents the ball from going into the goal by blocking it, it's
recorded as a save.
I think that pretty much covers all of the terminology you need to know for
this game. If I discover more, or if another one is brought to my attention,
I'll add it.
-Me: For writing this FAQ up
-CJayC: For posting this FAQ
-Jave 5.0: For ASCII text boxes and art
-The game itself: For various information
-SweetPimp324: For the Table of Content format
THANK YOU’S:
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-My parents for not bothering me (too much) while I was typing this up
-CJayC for owning and operating GameFAQs
-WWEGSBers for providing me with humor everyday
-SweetPimp324 just because
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