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 online league such as the teams, their records, schedules, games, stats, trades, FAs etc.)
What does this mean?
As of now, we’re going to have to push back doing the league as an online/multiplayer one for now.
We understand the damper this puts on everything, but just know we are working diligently to get the multiplayer functional ASAP.
So, what are our options now?
1. LEAGUE: We can still do a league but we cannot use the multiplayer functionality of the game
a. This would mean that certain things like stats would still be tracked, but they would need to be exported and compiled via excel
b. Trades and stuff would also all need to be done offline and then reported to the league and updated
c. Basically, we would run a league but everything will require us to do all the things the multiplayer is supposed to make efficient and connective via online
d. We would have to discuss whether or not to draft. An offline draft with so many players and people (since it is an inaugural draft) would take a lifetime to complete. Perhaps we cut the draft in half – a truncated draft of 22 rounds just to fill in basic starters and then we can randomly assign backups
f. Or we can randomly create the full team rosters and then you draft a full team based on your draft position
2. TOURNAMENT: We can set up a round robin tournament and have everyone create one master playbook that will be used throughout
a. We can set some point totals and player allocation totals and allow each coach to set up their team as they want
b. Or we can do a truncated draft
c. Or we can draft premade teams
No matter which we choose - someone will get that trophy!!
3. POSTPONE: Our final option is to wait until the multiplayer is fully functional (or at least the vast majority of it)
Please leave a comment on the message boards as to what you want to do along with the corresponding option # (1, 2 or 3).
Thanks again for your support and patience as we continue to develop the game in early access.