Ultimate Base Roster V9.1
This is the "Ultimate Base Roster" file for NBA2K12. I’ve named it this because of all the other extras included in just ONE roster file and all functions work (association, season, etc) without overwriting any data. It is HIGHLY recommended you download and install Wim.vl's 350+ Portrait Patch to use in conjunction with this roster file as it is completely compatible with every team within this roster. To download this portrait patch follow this link: 700+ Missing Legends & Rookie Portraits
Updates in V9.1:
Here are the list of adds/edits in V9.1 - expect V10 [with more new teams] to be released in the next 24-48 hoursCourt Addeds/Updates:*Added better version of real retro court for 97 Hornets (courtesy Francis27nba)*Added real retro 03 Spurs court (courtesy RETRO)*Added real retro 08 Hornets court (courtesy RETRO)*Added real retro 98/04 T-Wolves court (courtesy Mythbuster)Jersey Addeds/Updates:*Added real 82-83 Spurs jerseys (courtesy NBA2K12 hidden files)*Edited 1976-1977 Portland Trail Blazer's jersey length to tight/short*Edited the 2003 Spurs uniforms to have "round neck" jerseys*Edited the 2008 Celtics uniforms to have "round neck" jerseysCyberface Addeds/Editeds:*Added Shareef Abdur-Rahim cyberface (All-Time Grizzlies) - courtesy Jaelove*Added Tony Campbell cyberface (93 Knicks, All-Time T-Wolves) - courtesy Jaelove*Added Cuttino Mobley cyberface (06 Clippers) - courtesy Jaelove*Added Isiah Rider cyberface (All-Time T-Wolves) - courtesy Jaelove*Added Terrence Stansbury cyberface (87 Sonics) - courtesy rlambert*Added year-specific Dennis Rodman cyberface [with facemask] (95 Spurs)*Added T.R. Dunn cyberface/portrait (5138) - courtesy NBA2K hidden file*Added updated Bob Love cyberface (72 Bulls) - courtesy rlambert*Added Pat Cummings cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Louis Orr cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Darrell Walker cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Ken Bannister cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Butch Carter cyberface cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Ernie Grunfield cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added James Bailey cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Ron Cavenall cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added Eddie Lee WIlkins cyberface (85 Knicks) - courtesy rlambert*Added David Thirdkill cyberface (86 Celtics) - courtesy rlambert*Added Greg Kite cyberface (86 Celtics) - courtesy rlambert*Added John Lucas cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Lewis Lloyd cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Jim Petersen cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Robert Reid cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Allen Leavell cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Mitchell Wiggins cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Hank McDowell cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Steve Harris cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Granville Waiters cyberface (86 Rockets) - courtesy rlambert*Added Terrence Stansbury cyberface (87 Sonics) - courtesy rlambert*Added Danny Young cyberface (87 Sonics/92 Blazers) - courtesy rlambert*Added Kevin Williams cyberface (87 Sonics) - courtesy rlambert*Added Russ Schoene cyberface (87 Sonics) - courtesy rlambertPortrait Addeds/Editeds/Updates:*Assigned portrait to Blue Edwards (91 Jazz)*Assigned portrait to Jeff Malone (91 Jazz)Player Addeds/Editeds/Updates:*Fixeded all of Scottie Pippen's dunk packages*Fixeded Rasheed Wallace's number (00 Blazers)*Edited Terry Cummings' socks length (95 Spurs)*Fixed Duane Ferrell (90 Hawks) got a name jumble*Edited "ML Carr" to "M.L. Carr" (81 Celtics)*Edited "TR Dunn" to "T.R. Dunn" (83, 85 Nuggets)*Edited Jason Williams' age (01 Kings)*Edited Bill Walton's age (77 Blazers)*Edited Mookie Blaylock's skin tone (97 Hawks)*Edited Jack Haley's skin tone/appearance (95 Spurs)*Swap 87 Laker's Smrek/Matthews attributes*Fixed some name jumbles that took place on the 79 SonicsOther:*Put Adrian Dantley on the Jazz Legends in place of Tony Campbell (error)*Fixed 1980's Legend Team (2 Alex English's / Adrian Dantley should be on there)*Edited All-Time Franchise Legend Team audio (so that it doesn't talk about current teams)*Edited 97 Suns player's audio - announcer calls some players by the wrong names*Edited 00/01 Kings away sock color to black*Do another sweep checking for players with funky haircuts (79 Sonics / 81 Celtics / 60 Celtics)
INSTRUCTIONS:1. You will see 2 folders in the WinZIP file.2. You need to place everything located in the "Main NBA2K Folder" winzip folder into:C:Program Files (x86)2K SportsNBA 2K12 (NOT THE SAVES FOLDER)3. You need to place the file named “UltimateBaseRosterV9.1” located in the "SAVES" winzip folder into: C:UsersYour NameAppDataRoaming2K SportsNBA 2K12SavesThen open the game and load the "UltimateBase" roster.(Note – if you load the roster and not all the teams are showing then first load "Unlock All Settings" from the load menu. I included this file for anyone who hadn’t downloaded it yet (courtesy Jao).All teams use the most accurate art files available for the retro teams by combining files from the original game, files I’ve created, or files others have made that have given me permission to include in this patch. Here is a recap of art files that have been included that may not have come with the game that now appear when using this patch.
Major Updates in V9:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will installing the Ultimate Base Roster (UBR) overwrite anything?A: No, UBR does not overwrite any game content. You’re asked to overwrite files when installing because the mod utilizes some hidden content in the game and has to tweak those files to make them work properly.
Q:Is UBR compatible with my favorite custom roster?A: UBR uses 2K’s official roster updates as of now and there’s no chance to use it with another roster at the same time if you don’t merge them yourself. There are plans to include Albys Realistic Roster for current teams soon.
Q:Why do I see headless players with white arms/white jerseys?A: This is caused by installing the files to the wrong folder. Extract all the files into your 2K12 folder except the .ROS file, which should go to your saves folder.
Q:Why do I see black courts?A: This is because the custom courts in the mod are made for high graphics settings. The only solution is increasing your graphics settings.
Q:Some retro teams doesn’t work on association.A: Most retro teams do, but not all of them. Report if you find one. All regular NBA teams work in association and that’s what is most important.
Q: You say the mod uses real jerseys but I downloaded a team and it had a fake jersey.A: The days of .TMM files with fake jerseys are long gone. You have downloaded an obsolete version of those teams from a different site. Please make sure you’re getting the latest version and what you download is named Ultimate Base Roster.
Q:How do I use those teams with another roster?A: Start a custom association with the team you want to use and export it as a .TMM file. Then open the roster you want to use and load the file you exported. Please note you can only load 10 teams using that method.
Q: When I start an association with a retro team, the players get scrambled after a while.A: 2K12 is known to fail sometimes while handling big data files. If the problem persists even if you shut down and start the game again, export your team, load it in a vanilla roster of your choice and start the association from there. You can switch to UBR again after that, the association save will keep the vanilla roster.
Q: Can you add my favorite team?A: It takes a lot of time and effort to accurately add teams – So be patient. If you’d like to help, create it with accurate players/ratings/pro years/ages, and send. It’ll be tweaked and added to the next version. I typically always create your team if you send in a donation. To make a donation visit here
Q: I’ve found a bug!A: First of all, make sure what you found is consistent – 2K12’s engine is known to produce a lot of weird situations at times which doesn’t happen the next time you play. Second, make sure it’s actually caused by the Ultimate Roster Base and not any other mods you installed – This game is highly moddable and installing a dozen mods at the same time can cause conflicts. If you can reproduce the bug with a certain formula and are sure that it’s caused by UBR, report it and include the info about how it happens, what are the consequences, etc. To report bugs you can send a PM or post in the forum thread located here: http://forums.nba-live.com/viewtopic.php?f=143&t=82925
Teams:124 Additional Retro Teams (not including the original retro teams that came with the game) were added to the file in chronological order (so they show up by the correct year in order from the "Quick Play" screen). All 124 of these teams have now been added into the game (using correct jerseys and courts) without using up a created team slot. They are:
Team additions to the roster (while keeping all other retro teams and NBA teams)
Note: Black hands were removed from all coaches. Some coaches were cloned for more specific team playbook options. Coach portraits have been edited for accuracy.
Logos:
Arenas/Courts:• Real Arena Names: Real arena names for every arena that was given a fake name now has accurate names. For example "Seattle Arena" is now named "KeyArena" etc. I did this for my created retro teams, the retro teams that came with the game, AND the real NBA teams (ex: Madison Square Garden now shows up instead of “Knicks Arena”).
Jerseys:Every retro team now has their correct jerseys (not custom made ones). When you select a team from the quick play screen the game will automatically give the team their correct jersey (no need to scroll).
All other retro teams have logos from the original teams already included in the roster. These were just additional files added to the patch or changes were made to ensure teams originally had these uniforms selected. There were also multiple changes to ensure teams now have the correct jersey fit and shorts length.
A retro all-star pack of 20 jerseys were included as options for the all-star teams to pick from (courtesy RETRO)
Multiple alternate jerseys were added in V9 to some of the retro teams including 01 Bucks hunter jersey, 99 Raptors Dinos jersey, 07 Suns orange jersey, 07 Nuggets cursive script jersey, 09 Cavs alternate jersey.
Cyberface Adds/Edits: