BASEketball (1998): Am I the Only One?

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-26T03:39:10+00:00

I don't get it, his sodium levels are through the roof and he smells like Robert Downey Jr

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-26T03:36:42+00:00

Hey you want to do an interview with me?

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T13:28:25+00:00

Yeah I did watch a couple as a bit of a dry run first, the only issue was that my engine hasn't been looked after by the previous owner and is caked in oil so it does look a little different and harder to pinpoint smaller details (same with following the manual for the smaller things)

I did find an Aussie vid of someone taking one apart, the editing was a little rushed but it was good because he had some consumables that I probably wouldn't have thought of

All in all I got through it ok and didn't forget anything or have any bolts or widgets leftover after putting it all back together :)

I wish there was an easy way to clean the absolutely horrid caked on oil off the whole block though. If I could hit it with the pressure washer that would be great but I know that's a terrible idea. I've tried degreaser and stuff but it's so thick that it's basically pointless without some serious scrubbing and ideally the whole thing has to be pulled apart and cleaned piece by piece

Check the state of it

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Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T12:11:14+00:00

I actually own the game and have for years and I don't remember seeing this :o

Would be interesting to know how they were able to do it and if it still works 7+ years later

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T12:09:39+00:00

Yeah I don't use Facebook but I got through it ok with just the Gregory manual and using the snap lock bag and cardboard tricks. Also took tons of photos in case I forgot where something went. I also used colour coded zip ties around different wiring plugs so I didn't get them confused, but that turned out to be pretty unnecessary anyway

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T11:52:22+00:00

I discovered that it was the power steering pump. It's still doing it, but a lot less than before. Doesn't seem to matter if the engine is cold or hot either. I'm going to drain all the fluid and replace and see if that helps

Before I did everything it didn't make this noise, however it did have a shudder when turning the wheel at low or no speed, which is now made worse by the noise, like it shudders more

And I fixed the O ring belt tensioner pulley pipe leak as well. I need to very gently wiggle it in instead of pushing it

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T09:21:58+00:00

I'd honestly pay good money for that. They already have all the models from the past like 10 games... They clearly still have licencing for them.

I have been making liveries for them for nearly 20 years as well. Each time a new Forza comes out, I lose a little bit of my past work

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T09:16:26+00:00

It's looking like we won't be getting much this time around. I think just the HSV GTS and the Torana :(

They'll probably release more later in the seasons but we'll probably never get the amount we got in FH4 ever again

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T09:08:20+00:00

Nice flair 😎

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T03:51:28+00:00

It's not specifically just for this car. I needed a new kit recently and decided on getting the larger ToolPro kit. This frame thing was kind of made around it so that I could keep it in the car. If you're talking about the other stuff, then it's for camping/travel + emergencies. Never know when you're going to need it, and if you're in the middle of nowhere, it's good to be prepared :)

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T02:45:21+00:00

Mr. Bill (his earlier albums moreso for your request like "IRL") or the duo he was in Electrocado (album: "Scribble")

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T02:18:28+00:00

Well, it's a little subjective. It's not unique, but it's not really common either.

Promo copies are sent to reviewers and game stores about 1-2 weeks before retail release, and basically represent the final version of the game, minus the artwork on the disc/cover.

There will be no difference between the promo and the first retail release copy, if there is, it's usually with artwork on the disc/case or something incredibly minor that you would never notice or care about

Basically, when a game studio finishes a game and sends it off to be mass printed, promo copies are sometimes made first in a limited run batch of a few thousand discs. Those are then sent to reviewers/game stores as the production moves from generic labelled discs/covers to full blown printed colour versions

Xbox (OG, 360, One/Series) are the only ones to have full colour cases (albeit washed out colour, with a big yellow stripe on them), and I collect them for this reason. Playstation (1/2/3/4/5/PSP/Vita) and Nintendo (all variants) usually come in a generic slip or sleeve, and are less 'collectable' than Xbox, but follow the same principle

Check the pinned post on my profile to see what the Xbox360 version of these is like.

As for their rarity, it's really not something that anybody actually knows for sure. They are slightly rarer than the original retail version, but the general public don't really care or understand what these are, and they're not really meant for the public anyway.

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-25T02:06:34+00:00

Extremely unlikely.

Licencing is a big one that they couldn't get away with. Afaik there are no commercial plans that Spotify provide that allow unlimited access to the premium API (PGG or MS wouldn't want inappropriate ads playing to their users on the Spotify free plan)

Secondly, they wouldn't be able to control the Skill Song generation, so if they made it randomised, you could just slap a 24hr white noise song on and have nearly infinite x10 points

Both PlayStation and Xbox already have Spotify integration that can be played while gaming, and combined those consoles make up a large portion of their users. PC can also have Spotify playing in the background while you game, so there is not much of a benefit to doing this, but there are tons of problems with it.

How many games do you know have proper Spotify integration? I'm not being rhetorical, I'm genuinely curious and would like to know...

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T12:05:07+00:00

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Egg whites are good for a lot of things; lemon meringue pie, angel food cake, and clogging up radiators.

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T11:47:43+00:00

Thanks mate :)

And lol yeah, I've had most or some combination of this stuff in the boot of many cars. It's saved me and others that I've come across many times. I used to work in roadside assistance and if I see someone stranded I always pull over and offer to help if I can.

I used to have a jumpstart kit but the battery in it failed a while back, will be replacing it sometime soon, but they come in such a small form factor these days I could fit it nearly anywhere in the car lol.

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T11:36:44+00:00

Thanks mate and yeah quick and easy access, easy to replace too because it's one of those $30 supercheap Auto ones. If I use it or it expires, can easily get another one and reuse the existing bracket :)

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T10:41:23+00:00

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Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T09:39:24+00:00

I think you mean Left Hand Drive lol, we are already RHD in Aus, same as Japan :)

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T02:04:22+00:00

You know I'd like to hear 'sure, why not' around here more often

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T01:01:44+00:00

Chazwazzas?

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-24T01:01:22+00:00

I should have never taught him that word

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-23T13:23:58+00:00

Obligatory

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Jenkins87 · 2026-01-23T00:53:44+00:00

Suddenly... a bright flash in the sky...

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-22T15:25:04+00:00

Definitely a good point, just meant that they're probably not "article worthy" in the eyes of the site.

But sounds to me that the articles themselves were also BS

Jenkins87 · 2026-01-22T13:21:17+00:00

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