GotG Dedicated Server Update History · SteamPeaks

GotG Dedicated Server Update History · SteamPeaks

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27 Jan 2024

20:15:44NewsAn Important Update on GotG Development———Community

Community · published 27 Jan 2024, 20:15:44 UTC

An Important Update on GotG Development

Hello, dear players and supporters! I wanted to take a moment to share a personal update regarding the development of 'Greats of the Gridiron'. As the sole developer behind this project, I'm faced with unique challenges and responsibilities, and it's important for me to keep you all in the loop. Here's what's been happening: Decreased Interest: I've observed a dip in interest towards our game.…

11 May 2023

23:12:12NewsMinor Update———11209858

Game update · published 11 May 2023, 23:12:12 UTC

Minor Update

Dear coaches: A small update to fix a couple of minor issues and some other items: · Update content default db with updated template binary format · Allow to select specific playbooks to reassign players (was formerly only all playbooks) · Fix emblems for dedicated server Season Standings menu · Fix edit play incorrect invalid play name error (preventing from changing other play info) · Clean u…

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23 Mar 2023

14:06:19NewsUpdate: Tweaked how M2M Coverage Works———Game update

Game update · published 23 Mar 2023, 14:06:19 UTC

Update: Tweaked how M2M Coverage Works

Man-to-Man Coverage The M2M Coverage is working with a couple of caveats 1. we disabled the "assigned" double coverage ability - double coverages still happen, they are done by having "extra" defensive players who have an "open" M2M assignment and cannot find a free receiver to cover. 2. we changed some of the priority progressions that defensive players make in order to determine who they are…

22 Mar 2023

14:28:23NewsPatch notes Mar. 22, 2023———10820852

Game update · published 22 Mar 2023, 14:28:23 UTC

Patch notes Mar. 22, 2023

News: Dedicated server tests have proven successful. Look for updates coming soon on tutorials that will show how to set up and administer dedicated server leagues! Important: This update includes a database update. Coaches should regularly back up their league databases. This can be done manually or through the game. Fixes: · Tweaks to M2M for better positioning of defense. Please keep in mind…

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16 Mar 2023

17:03:08NewsPatch Notes: Mar 16, 2023———In-game event

In-game event · published 16 Mar 2023, 17:03:08 UTC

Patch Notes: Mar 16, 2023

Fixes · Missing custom emblems in certain UIs. NOTE: there is no support yet in dedicated server menus · Add OT to game recap · Multiple PCA not showing source play record · QB twirling while scanning for open receiver

11 Mar 2023

17:14:25NewsPatch Notes 03/11/23———10747290

Game update · published 11 Mar 2023, 17:14:25 UTC

Patch Notes 03/11/23

Additions: Add new blocking animation Allow to delete non-season arbitrary games Fixes Fix flickering wait-blocking animations Fix crash sometimes when looking for open receivers Fix incorrect emblems on ad signs in stadium Fix some issues with filtering player number availability Fix locked up UI in playbook editor when editing teams Fix M2M strong side override Fix completed games not properl…

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8 Mar 2023

13:34:23NewsLeague Draft Results and Strongside/Weakside Defensive Formations———Major update

Major update · published 8 Mar 2023, 13:34:23 UTC

League Draft Results and Strongside/Weakside Defensive Formations

The First Official Greats of the Gridiron Draft! It was a huge success! Thanks to all those who have joined this historic, first league and season. We are looking forward to seeing who takes home the Gridiron Bowl!! Here was the video on the Top 10 Players The main pick window: The draft is over and the players are signed! Now that the league is has its Coaches and Players, playbook design is u…

27 Jan 2023

17:48:31NewsDedicated Server, 32 Teams and Official League Start———In-game event

In-game event · published 27 Jan 2023, 17:48:31 UTC

Dedicated Server, 32 Teams and Official League Start

*** Please Read if you Purchased (or otherwise acquired) the Game Prior to January, 26 2023 *** Dedicated Server We didn't get a lot of feedback from people regarding the upcoming new release and use of the DEDICATED SERVER - so we are making one last post regarding this. There will be forthcoming tutorials and a manual on how to run a league via dedicated server. We expect that upon the releas…

5 Jan 2023

21:21:56NewsWILL YOU be the FIRST GotG CHAMPION?———In-game event

In-game event · published 5 Jan 2023, 21:21:56 UTC

WILL YOU be the FIRST GotG CHAMPION?

It's Kickoff Time! Are you ready to OUTDRAFT, OUTDESIGN and OUTCOACH 31 other teams, be the first ever GotG Champion and stake your claim to Greatness? We are getting ready to release the most complete version to date. This version supports · 32 teams · 17 game schedule · Regular season and Playoff stats · Multiplayer (32 coaches) Draft (snake and traditional) · Playoff Bracket · Franchise The…

16 Dec 2022

14:26:03NewsMultiplayer Release Coming Soon!!———Major update

Major update · published 16 Dec 2022, 14:26:03 UTC

Multiplayer Release Coming Soon!!

We are extremely excited to tell everyone that we are very close to releasing the multiplayer functionality of Greats of the Gridiron. This will allow players to form leagues, conduct online drafts and play out season upon season with stats accumulation! We are currently in testing its stability, and so far so good! We definitely anticipate the release sometime between Christmas and New Years!…

21 Nov 2022

18:38:10NewsMultiplayer and 32 Team UPDATE!———Major update

Major update · published 21 Nov 2022, 18:38:10 UTC

Multiplayer and 32 Team UPDATE!

UPDATE! Great news everyone! After months of hard work, we are in the final stages of implementing (and testing) the multiplayer functionality. This will allow for online drafting and league play!! Details: 1. There will be a full online draft 2. Contracts are in place, but they will not yet be adhered to 3. A dedicated server will be needed (we will set up tutorials on setting up and we will a…

19 Aug 2022

15:39:10NewsUPDATE: SCOUTING———In-game event

In-game event · published 19 Aug 2022, 15:39:10 UTC

UPDATE: SCOUTING

Update: 08/19/2022 We are toiling away in our War Room as we design and code more features of Greats of the Gridiron. Currently, we are closing in on one of the most enjoyable aspects to the season - scouting the next crop of college kids waiting for their shot at Greatness! For the most part, during the course of the season coaches can scout specific attribute point totals for one price or a r…

12 Jul 2022

14:36:46NewsDeveloper Update———Community

Community · published 12 Jul 2022, 14:36:46 UTC

Developer Update

Greetings all! I just wanted to take a moment to give an update on what is currently underway with the progress of the current task: Dedicated Server This is one of the most important, but also labor intensive and time consuming modules. The payoff, is that much of the remaining functionality of the Franchise management for the leagues will be part of this module. The 'dedicated server' is a pr…

24 Jun 2022

14:54:53NewsLeague Update———In-game event

In-game event · published 24 Jun 2022, 14:54:53 UTC

League Update

LEAGUE UPDATE: 06/24/2022 Sorry for the delay in getting this out. Wanted to be sure we really knew as much as we could before making a decision on what our league options are: Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we are still working on getting the online aspects of the multiplayer functionality (as in being able to hop on the game via Steam and then see all types of information about the onl…

12 Jun 2022

20:29:23NewsUpdate Re-post: 0.1.321———8904368

In-game event · published 12 Jun 2022, 20:29:23 UTC

Update Re-post: 0.1.321

The previous update is being re-posted here due to some issues with the prior post visibility. This update is rather major, and although there are no issue reports since 9, June, nevertheless please read the below: Update 0.1.321: Additions/Improvements * Add fans to stadium for better immersion at game time. Use the Options Menu to enable or disable the fans as well as the count that show up t…

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9 Jun 2022

15:35:04NewsUpdate 0.1.321———8904368

Game update · published 9 Jun 2022, 15:35:04 UTC

Update 0.1.321

Additions/Improvements * Add fans to stadium for better immersion at game time. Use the Options Menu to enable or disable the fans as well as the count that show up to game day. * Custom emblems can now be imported and used for your teams. Please watch the tutorial video on how to set up and import your custom logo into the game. NOTE: league commissioners will have to distribute any league tea…

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3 Jun 2022

23:51:22NewsInaugural League and Game Update———In-game event

In-game event · published 3 Jun 2022, 23:51:22 UTC

Inaugural League and Game Update

First - we are still looking for a few more coaches to join our inaugural league. We currently have 11 coaches ready to go but we need 5 more brave people to pit their skills against the rest of the league. While we could go with just 11, we feel it best to have a league full of humans so that no one is coaching against NPCs and this way trading will be more fun and active as will the initial d…

22 May 2022

20:16:22NewsHotfix 0.1.218———8788373

Game update · published 22 May 2022, 20:16:22 UTC

Hotfix 0.1.218

A small update to address a couple of important issues: * Fix: player running OOB when path to end-zone is clear * Fix: missing mouse in Post-Sim standings * Fix: reduce some media file sizes * Improve menu button enabled/disabled stats for drafts

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15:22:52NewsJoin Official GotG League!———Major update

Major update · published 22 May 2022, 15:22:52 UTC

20 May 2022

20:14:17NewsUpdate 0.1.211———8781204

In-game event · published 20 May 2022, 20:14:17 UTC

Update 0.1.211

Added: * Add Help items, namely, a comprehensive PDF manual. You can access this through the Help and Tutorial browers (avaialable in every module from the About/Help menus) * Added a myriad of play templates and formations you can now use to get started with your playbooks - or any other time * Selected PCA to multiple categories. Select specific categories to apply to multiple plays * Delete…

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12 May 2022

23:30:05NewsUpdate - 12 May 2022———8729110

Game update · published 12 May 2022, 23:30:05 UTC

Update - 12 May 2022

Added: * You can edit existing leagues including renaming them using the new Edit League window. With this you can also make adjustments to team conference/division assignments * Improvements for Draft configuration workflow Fixes: * Resetting conference placement causes incorrect entries * Enforce single emblem usage when creating new leagues * Several other additional minor fixes

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8 May 2022

22:47:02NewsHotfix 1 release———8701079

Game update · published 8 May 2022, 22:47:02 UTC

Hotfix 1 release

Fixed: object leak that could potentially cause crash after simulating many games · Fixed: Simulator window Start button doesn't re-enable after 'Missing Playbook' message · Fixed: contrast for white endzone paint confusing borders (Pirates, f.e.). It is now toned down so it can be seen · Added Delete button in the League Browser that will permanently delete a league

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7 May 2022

16:39:15NewsLive Stream 2pm EST———Game update

Game update · published 7 May 2022, 16:39:15 UTC

Live Stream 2pm EST

Join us at 2pm EST for our very first live stream and learn more about the game and the future vision for it which will be community driven!

01:14:55NewsLive Stream Coming!———Esports

Esports · published 7 May 2022, 01:14:55 UTC

5 May 2022

19:47:15NewsEA Release - 05.06.22!———Major update

Major update · published 5 May 2022, 19:47:15 UTC

EA Release - 05.06.22!

Greats of the Gridiron Launches Tomorrow (May 6, 2022) ~ 12 noon Mountain Time. We anticipate (and welcome) a lot of feedback early on so we want to give you some helpful links to get you through the initial stages of playing the game. Tutorial videos will be live May 6, 2022 on YouTube on everything from: · loading the game · general use of the software · how to create plays and playbook manag…

22 Apr 2022

13:45:05News2 Weeks!———Announcement

Announcement · published 22 Apr 2022, 13:45:05 UTC

2 Weeks!

Greetings! May 6, 2022 is exactly 2 weeks away; the time is almost here! It's been so far a 2 year journey and yet, it's really only just begun. I'm very much looking forward to the horizon. Stay tuned for some further details outlining development such as road-maps, polls, and the like. Back to the grind -

17 Feb 2022

22:43:51NewsUpdate 02.17.22———In-game event

In-game event · published 17 Feb 2022, 22:43:51 UTC

Update 02.17.22

Greetings one and all! This is a quick update to address a couple items in which those of you on the wish may be asking: what happened to the store page? Basically, due to... an"external issue", the Steam Store page for GotG was temporarily shut down for just about 1 month. We should NOT have an issue like this occur again. The issue has been "resolved" in terms of the Steam page is back up. I…

16 Dec 2021

20:13:31NewsDeveloper Quick Update———In-game event

In-game event · published 16 Dec 2021, 20:13:31 UTC

Developer Quick Update

Greetings loyal football fans! A quick update to inform on the progress of data transfers for casual PvP play: After much trial and tribulation working in the confines of UE4 and Steam networking, transferring datasets directly for play has been completed! This is HUGE good news, as due to the amazing and vast LACK of any useful documentation on how this is achieved, I have reverse engineered e…

1 Dec 2021

13:13:01NewsDeveloper Quick Update———In-game event

In-game event · published 1 Dec 2021, 13:13:01 UTC

Developer Quick Update

Just a quick update: Continuing back-end data work, progress is slow but steady. There has also been quite a bit of UI design and other work related to statistics as well. Here is some sneak peek of what will be offered (note: theming/colors may change)