General NLSC Questions

Are you an official site/affiliated with EA Sports?

No, we are an unofficial fansite dedicated to the NBA Live series. We are not affiliated with EA Sports in any way, we are simply fans of their work.

Are you involved in the production of the NBA Live series?

Strictly speaking, no. We are not members of the production team and do not have any control over the creation of each NBA Live title. However, we do submit an annual Wishlist to EA Sports with suggestions from the community.

Do you have to pay for any of the downloads or content on the NLSC?

Not at all; we provide everything free of charge.

Who are the individuals who work on the NLSC? How can I contact them?

A complete listing of the NLSC staff as well as their email addresses can be found here.

Who do I contact about a general site issue, such as a broken link, missing image, etc?

For most general site related questions and issues, get in touch with the webmaster, Andrew.

I have a question about a download.

Please consult the Downloads FAQ before sending us an email, you might find the answer much more quickly.

Why didn't you respond to my email?

There are a few possibilities:

1. We haven't had a chance to respond yet. We're not online 24/7 and we're not all in the same timezones, so we can't always get back to you immediately.
2. We tried to respond but were unable to send the reply. If your email requires a respone, please ensure that we can reply to a valid email address and that your inbox is not full.
3. We simply didn't receive your email and thus were unaware that you tried to contact us. Please give us a little time to respond before sending another email though, we may not have responded due to the reasons above.
4. Your question has been answered many times before and has been answered on the site in one of the FAQs. In most cases we'll reply with a link to the appropriate FAQ, but we do reserve the right not to reply to questions that are already answered in our FAQs.

NLSC Forum Questions

How do I register for the forum?

Simply click "Register" at the top of the forum and fill out the form.

Why haven't I received the activation notice?

The activation emails are sometimes treated as spam by junk mail filters. Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail seem to filter the activation notices quite frequently.

Why can't I log in to the forum?

Your account will need to be activated when you first sign up. Additionally, when you change your email address your account will become inactive. You will receive an email with a link to reactivate your account. If you do not receive this email, please contact the forum administrator.

Alternatively, you may not be able to log in due to forum maintenance or disciplinary action that has been taken against you in the forum.

Who are moderators and admins? Why are they telling me what to do?

Moderators are individuals who have volunteered their services in keeping order and upholding the forum rules. The administrator is in charge of the forum and acts as a head moderator. If you break a forum rule, you may be approached by a moderator or the admin with a request to adhere to the rules.

Frequent troublemakers may be subject to harsher punishments such as banning, suspension or deletion.

Can you appeal against moderator action?

Certainly - it is not our aim to bully you or boss you around. We are just trying to uphold the rules and make the forum a pleasant place for people to post. However, sometimes we make mistakes and act too quickly. In this instance, you may certainly raise concerns about how an issue was handled.

Please note that some action isn't really open to appeal. If you are clearly causing trouble in the forum and breaking several rules and you receive a warning, you have the right but not really the grounds to appeal. Also, please be civil when raising your concerns - outbursts of profanity and attacks on the moderators are not the appropriate way to appeal.

What is flaming?

Flaming can defined as directing personal attacks and insults towards other members of the forum, including moderators and the admin. Flaming is unacceptable and if you flame you will be asked to stop.

Please do not confuse flaming with heated discussion. Flaming involves off-topic insults and personal attacks directed at a fellow poster, while heated discussion is simply an in-depth discussion that is on-topic. Enthusiastic discussion is to be encouraged, but immature insults are not.

General NBA Live Questions

Will you send me the full version of NBA Live X?

No. In accordance with international copyright law and out of respect to EA Sports, we will not send you an illegal copy of the game, nor will we help you with a pirated copy of the game.

Will you provide me with a working CD Key?

Again, no. We will not promote software piracy or aid you in acquiring an illegal copy of NBA Live.

Will you provide information about a No-CD patch?

Once again, no. We do not provide any resources for pirating NBA Live games.

Do you provide technical support?

Yes and no. We can provide limited technical support, but we are not employed by EA Sports to do so. As experienced fans of the NBA Live series we have a general knowledge of technical problems that may be encountered, but some issues may leave us stumped.

It is best to contact EA's technical support staff at EA.com.

Can you tell me how to make patches?

Please browse our selection of Tutorials for some step by step guides to creating patches for the NBA Live series.

Why don't certain legends or classic teams appear in NBA Live?

Licensing issues. EA cannot legally include some players or classic teams in the game. However, we can generally find ways of adding them to the game through unofficial patches.

How can I use the patches for console versions of NBA Live?

You can't. PC specific updates will only work with the PC CD-ROM version of NBA Live. There are downloadable roster updates for the console versions, but we generally don't have many available in our downloads section.

NBA Live 2005 Questions

How do I enable CustomArt?

You don't have to enable CustomArt this year, it is enabled by default.

Can you use Freestyle Control/Freestyle Air without a dual analog gamepad?

Yes, but in a very limited way. To take full advantage of Freestyle Control/Freestyle Air, you will need a dual analog gamepad. The dunk contest all but requires you to have a dual analog gamepad.

Where is Michael Jordan?

Michael Jordan, along with a few other legends, is not included in the game due to licensing issues.

NBA Live 2004 Questions

How do I enable CustomArt?

Please follow these steps:

1. Locate xstartup.cfg in the main\cscripts folder within the main NBA Live 2004 folder. By default, the path will be C:\Program Files\EA Sports\NBA Live 2004\main\cscripts
2. Open xstartup.cfg using Notepad.
3. Locate the line customart 0
4. Change this to read customart 1
5. Save the changes, close the file

How do I use CustomArt?

You must place the updates in the appropriate folder within the render folder (by default, this is located at C:\Program Files\EA Sports\NBA Live 2004\render. In most cases, the patch will have a readme that will explain where the files must be placed or an installation that will place the files in the correct folder automatically.

I enabled CustomArt, but I'm experiencing crashes.

Download the official bug fix patch from the official NBA Live 2004 website. It should fix all problems with CustomArt, unless the problem lies with the art patch that you are using.

The player's name is displayed as AAAAAAAAAAA on the back of the jersey. How can I fix this?

First of all, ensure that your video card is supported by NBA Live 2004. If it is, try updating your video card driver.

If that doesn't work, download the official bug fix patch from the NBA Live 2004 website.

Where are my saved files stored?

In previous versions of NBA Live, the saved games, screenshots and statistics files were stored in the main folder. However, they are now stored in the My Documents folder.

For Windows 98 users, this is generally C:\My Documents\NBA Live 2004\saves
For Windows XP users, this could be C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\My Documents\NBA Live 2004\saves or C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\My Documents\NBA Live 2004\saves
(Where YourUserName is your Windows XP Log-On Name)

Rosters and saved Dynasty, Season or Playoff games are stored in the saves folder. Screenshots are stored in the screenshots folder and player statistic files are stored in playerstats. Additionally, your settings and controller configs are stored in their own folders here.

Can I add my own custom teams to NBA Live 2004?

Yes, but only through DBF editing. Please consult the Tutorials section for more information. Also note that you must have the official bug fix installed to successfully create more than four custom teams, or use a roster patch that adds more than four custom teams.

Can I use my custom team in Dynasty Mode?

Only if you replace one of the existing NBA teams. Dynasty Mode only supports 29 teams, no more, no less. Removing or adding a team will result in a crash. However, you can insert custom teams into Season and Playoff Mode.

Can you use Freestyle Control without a dual analog gamepad?

Yes, but in a very limited way. To take full advantage of Freestyle Control, you will need a dual analog gamepad.

NBA Live 2003 Questions

How do I enable CustomArt?

Please follow these steps:

1. Locate xstartup.cfg in the main\cscripts folder within the main NBA Live 2003 folder. By default, the path will be C:\Program Files\EA Sports\NBA Live 2003\main\cscripts
2. Open xstartup.cfg using Notepad.
3. Locate the line customart 0
4. Change this to read customart 1
5. Save the changes, close the file

How do I use CustomArt?

You must place the updates in the appropriate folder within the render folder (by default, this is located at C:\Program Files\EA Sports\NBA Live 2003\render. In most cases, the patch will have a readme that will explain where the files must be placed or an installation that will place the files in the correct folder automatically.

Where are my saved files stored?

In previous versions of NBA Live, the saved games, screenshots and statistics files were stored in the main folder. However, they are now stored in the My Documents folder.

For Windows 98 users, this is generally C:\My Documents\NBA Live 2003\saves
For Windows XP users, this could be C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\My Documents\NBA Live 2003\saves or C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\My Documents\NBA Live 2003\saves
(Where YourUserName is your Windows XP Log-On Name)

Rosters and saved Dynasty, Season or Playoff games are stored in the saves folder. Screenshots are stored in the screenshots folder and player statistic files are stored in playerstats. Additionally, your settings and controller configs are stored in their own folders here.

Can I add my own custom teams to NBA Live 2003?

Yes, but only through DBF editing. Please consult the Tutorials section for more information.

I'm running Windows 98, and my game slows down when I use a USB gamepad.

EA Sports released a bug fix patch that corrects this error, which you can download here.

Can you use Freestyle Control without a dual analog gamepad?

Yes, but in a very limited way. To take full advantage of Freestyle Control, you will need a dual analog gamepad.

NBA Live 2002 Questions

Is there a PC version of NBA Live 2002?

No. NBA Live 2002 was a console only release.

Why was NBA Live 2002 only released for the consoles?

We're still unsure of the exact reason, but the consensus is that time constraints and the increased competition in the console market resulted in a one year absence from the PC.

NBA Live 2001 Questions

Is there a bug fix/alternate version of NBA Live 2001?

No. Plans for an official bug fix reportedly fell through and there was no updated version of NBA Live 2001 released.

How do I use the three team trade function?

Please consult this guide for more information.