majshark's NFL Showdown fansite

This site features some useful, insightful tips, strategy, rules, combos, teams and whatever else may be relevant to the game NFL Showdown. Your input is welcome and will include any teams/strategy/tips that you would want to contribute.

New to majshark's NFL Showdown fansite...
January 5, 2003. Added Chris's Showdown Site to the links. A very nice Showdown website!

If you have any FAQs, rules, etc. you would like to see on this site, please let me know or post on the message board.

November 28, 2002. I have added a new message board to the site. Feel free to discuss anything NFL Showdown!

Another FAQ update; Burst Of Speed (and similar kick return cards) can be played on any kickoff or punt, even if the chart or a strat cards states "no return."

November 7, 2002. Updated/revised some FAQ, most notably Trick Plays. It cannot be kept in play if there is change of possession and the offense cannot swipe QB#1 is the QB is called upon. View the FAQ page for details.

October 31, 2002. Gamer's Galaxy link added. Check it out, especially if you live in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area!

More updates to come. I've been working on and off on a new design for this site, which I hope to implement soon. Stay tuned...

Other recent news and information...
August 31, 2002. NFL Showdown 2003 press release. Click here to view/download the document.
View/Download NFL Showdown Product Availability Document

Errata on the defensive strategy card TRICK PLAYS.
Defense strategy card. Use before swiping plays.
Leave this card in play. Whenever The PlayGrid asks your opponent for a #1 player, your opponent must swipe his or her #2 player instead, then you discard this card or a card from you hand.

Ruling - TRICK PLAYS must be discarded after every change of possession. If TRICK PLAYS is in play and the PlayGrid call for QB#1, your opponent must use the back up player button.

August 30, 2002. Straight from WotC...update on official rules for 2003!
The total point value of a constructed team must not exceed 7,000 points.
Strategy Decks must contain exactly 28 cards, with no more than 4 copies of any card.
Coaches may only play one strategy card with the same name per down.
The defense always has the opportunity to play strategy cards first.
Coaches play strategy cards back and forth until both pass back-to-back, then apply the final result.
Both coaches draw five strategy cards before the opening kickoff.
Each roster must consist of one kicker, one punter, one quarterback, two running backs, two offensive linemen, two tight ends, two wide receivers, two defensive linemen, two linebackers, two cornerbacks, and two safeties.
Play one half.
Two-Minute Warning - Each coach with more than 7 cards in his or her hand discards down to 7.
Discard after a run play - No.
Time-Outs - No.
Audible - No.

Thanks to everyone at WotC (Damon and Worth especially) for the info!

August 28, 2002. Don and Damon from WotC have sent information that details the Electronic Reader “Upgrade” program. Click here to view/download the infomration.
Thanks to the folks at WotC for passing along the info!
View/Download NFL Showdown Reader Redemption Document

The host of the old message board has decided to close up shop. I may be looking into a new, high quality message board soon. Stay tuned...

August 20, 2002. From Damon, WotC guru...NFL Showdown 2003 tourney rules. These rules become official September 1st for all DCI sanctioned tournaments. They will be used at league stores too.

I have written a pair of articles in reference to some of the new NFL Showdown 2003 strategy cards. The articles discuss the cards and their potential uses. These articles can be found on WotC's Scouting Report site; you can access the articles by clicking here.

Message Board
Discuss anything NFL Showdown!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rulings on strategy cards and how to swipe your foils (it can be done!).
If you have a question you would like answered, please contact me and I will post the question and answer on the FAQs page!
(Note: All rulings from rules/strategy cards comes straight from WotC.)

Strategy & Tips
From team design to combos to playbook and strategy cards.

2003 PlayGrid Information
Listing all the features of the 2003 PlayGrid.

2002 PlayGrid Tips
Tips on how to better swipe your cards and how to access your PlayGrid's test mode.

Rules

  • How To Play. NFL Showdown instructions.
  • NFL Showdown 2003 Tourney Rules.
  • NFL Showdown DCI Floor Rules. Word documnet detailing all the new torunament rules.
  • Tournament. Official rules straight from WotC (thanks to Oddball for passing along the info).
  • House. Different leagues play by different rules; a few are listed here.
  • Dice. Created/submitted by Ryan H.

    Files & Downloads

  • NFL Showdown DCI Floor Rules. Word documnet detailing all the new torunament rules.
  • IAmReed's team construction Excel sheet. Just enter the value of the card for each position, including backups and special teams, and the sheet provides a current total. Thanks to ImAReed for the submission.
  • Ga73Dog's create-a-team sheet. Plays and strategy cards included as an example. Many thanks to Ga73Dogs for the submission!

    Teams
    A list of teams from myself and those who submit. Contact me to submit your team to be posted!

    Headlines (Game Stories And Results)
    Results of games my teams have played.

    Links
    Wizards of the Coast: The official site/message boards/player list & stats/SC0UT1NG R3PORT.
    ShowdownCards.com: Customizable player list/search/community.
    Oddball's fan site.
    Gamer's Galaxy. Gaming site for the Tampa/St.Petersburg area (check it out!).
    Chris's Showdown Site.
    eBay.

    Check back early and often, as there will be many updates. Any comments, suggestions, opinions, etc, please contact me and let me know!