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Dev. Diary 8: The Game System - The Final Decision
The game system – research
Last week, we asked you to fill out another survey and share comments on the two final proposals. Thank you for plenty of votes, comments and discussions. As the final result it turned out to be very tough to make a final decision.
During the week we will publish a more detailed report to share detailed results with you and today's Developers Diary will focus on key conclusions and our decision.
Key conclusions from the study:
* Option 1 won with around 50% of all votes, turning out to be the most popular. Your second choice was option 2 with 35%. Enthusiasts of no change is 15%.
* It is quite clear that we have two strong camps - it can be seen when we compare the analysis of the assessed options - both proposals receive a maximum rating (7) among their supporters, while opponents usually do not like the opposite option rating it at the lowest possible level (1).
* There are fears of playing 4 matches a week - the option to play with such a frequency received only half the number of votes than the option to play 3 matches a week.
* The most definite results we got from the poll on the number of teams in the country’s leagues - over 61% of participants voted for the option of 12 team leagues and this was the most popular answer. Greater extension of leagues did not get your approval - about 14% of voters voted for 14 team leagues, about 17% for 16.
It is quite clear to us that with such divided votes it will be difficult for us to choose an option that is satisfactory to all but at the same time we have to move on with further work and make the final decision.
New game system
We are deciding to choose a calendar based on Option 1 but for now we are giving up the international cup (we are expanding leagues to 12 teams and introducing two league matches per week) - this means up to 3 official matches per week as preferred by most of you. Only after implementing this system and getting to know what your acceptance is, we will be making further decisions about the possible addition of other games for all players (international).
Below is the final calendar.
Other information
Here are some additional elements / ideas that are important to us and may explain the proposed calendar.
Inter-season break : For now we do not want to give up the inter-season break. A pre-season-week seems to be sensible, considering the shorter length of the season. It should be taken into account that this is a period of average attractiveness in the game (and slower training) so a special kind of friendly matches should be introduced for this period.
Warm-up matches : This is a special type of friendly match that will be possible to play during the season break and play-offs only (for teams that do not take part in the play-off-matches). They will differ from the classic friendlies in training effectiveness - they will allow you to train your players in a similar way to official matches.
Structure of a number of divisions : Currently the leading multiplier of common league levels is x4. In the new system of enlarged leagues, we will be more flexible, and we will adjust league levels to the current situation in a given country, so as to ensure that teams of similar levels will play on the same league levels and the lowest level will be beginner friendly.
Enlargement of divisions and small countries (containing a few users): We agree that for small countries, enlarging leagues is not as attractive as for larger countries. But along with the changes, we plan to conduct intensive marketing activities that are also more focused on the markets which currently have the smallest amount of users. Thus, the problem should be reduced when we are recruiting new players. However, if this shall not happen - we will consider various ideas to solve this problem (such as ideas of merging countries into large groups).
Next steps
A new calendar will be introduced in 2-3 seasons, along with the training reform. Preparation requires time spent on development but also a large number of tests and simulations to make sure that everything works together, and the game is well balanced.
We intentionally started presenting changes from these two elements (calendar and training) because these are the most comprehensive changes we have planned and consultations regarding those had to be performed first.
Once again, thank you for filling the survey, a large number of comments which finally contributed significantly to our decision in this regard.
Published on May 29, 2020
The game system – research
Last week, we asked you to fill out another survey and share comments on the two final proposals. Thank you for plenty of votes, comments and discussions. As the final result it turned out to be very tough to make a final decision.
During the week we will publish a more detailed report to share detailed results with you and today's Developers Diary will focus on key conclusions and our decision.
Key conclusions from the study:
* Option 1 won with around 50% of all votes, turning out to be the most popular. Your second choice was option 2 with 35%. Enthusiasts of no change is 15%.
* It is quite clear that we have two strong camps - it can be seen when we compare the analysis of the assessed options - both proposals receive a maximum rating (7) among their supporters, while opponents usually do not like the opposite option rating it at the lowest possible level (1).
* There are fears of playing 4 matches a week - the option to play with such a frequency received only half the number of votes than the option to play 3 matches a week.
* The most definite results we got from the poll on the number of teams in the country’s leagues - over 61% of participants voted for the option of 12 team leagues and this was the most popular answer. Greater extension of leagues did not get your approval - about 14% of voters voted for 14 team leagues, about 17% for 16.
It is quite clear to us that with such divided votes it will be difficult for us to choose an option that is satisfactory to all but at the same time we have to move on with further work and make the final decision.
New game system
We are deciding to choose a calendar based on Option 1 but for now we are giving up the international cup (we are expanding leagues to 12 teams and introducing two league matches per week) - this means up to 3 official matches per week as preferred by most of you. Only after implementing this system and getting to know what your acceptance is, we will be making further decisions about the possible addition of other games for all players (international).
Below is the final calendar.
Other information
Here are some additional elements / ideas that are important to us and may explain the proposed calendar.
Inter-season break : For now we do not want to give up the inter-season break. A pre-season-week seems to be sensible, considering the shorter length of the season. It should be taken into account that this is a period of average attractiveness in the game (and slower training) so a special kind of friendly matches should be introduced for this period.
Warm-up matches : This is a special type of friendly match that will be possible to play during the season break and play-offs only (for teams that do not take part in the play-off-matches). They will differ from the classic friendlies in training effectiveness - they will allow you to train your players in a similar way to official matches.
Structure of a number of divisions : Currently the leading multiplier of common league levels is x4. In the new system of enlarged leagues, we will be more flexible, and we will adjust league levels to the current situation in a given country, so as to ensure that teams of similar levels will play on the same league levels and the lowest level will be beginner friendly.
Enlargement of divisions and small countries (containing a few users): We agree that for small countries, enlarging leagues is not as attractive as for larger countries. But along with the changes, we plan to conduct intensive marketing activities that are also more focused on the markets which currently have the smallest amount of users. Thus, the problem should be reduced when we are recruiting new players. However, if this shall not happen - we will consider various ideas to solve this problem (such as ideas of merging countries into large groups).
Next steps
A new calendar will be introduced in 2-3 seasons, along with the training reform. Preparation requires time spent on development but also a large number of tests and simulations to make sure that everything works together, and the game is well balanced.
We intentionally started presenting changes from these two elements (calendar and training) because these are the most comprehensive changes we have planned and consultations regarding those had to be performed first.
Once again, thank you for filling the survey, a large number of comments which finally contributed significantly to our decision in this regard.
Published on May 29, 2020
Thank you for getting the players back in the 2 blocked teams. You did a good professional job and the entire Scottish team is grateful for this. Thanks Piotr
Smolian [del] para
Piotr2901
Since this is the first time you comment in this Piotr, I believe no healthy community member is happy about "saving" banned teams' players.
I understand these players mean more competitive National Teams, but at what cost?
@Lord Legolas,
I had the impression players from bot teams would be saved, now we see players from banned teams saved.
I understand these players mean more competitive National Teams, but at what cost?
@Lord Legolas,
I had the impression players from bot teams would be saved, now we see players from banned teams saved.
main purpose is to save NT prospects regardless where they come from.
JMPunk para
Lord Legolas
Some NT prospect, this boy. Wouldn't get a game for rtg's reserves.
Graham Hamilton, age: 19
club: Arran United, country: Scotland,
value: 111 450 £, wage: 1 215 £,
divine [17] form, poor [3] tactical discipline,
height: 183 cm, weight: 78.6 kg, BMI: 23.47
average [5] stamina hopeless [1] keeper
poor [3] pace average [5] defender
outstanding [12] technique weak [4] playmaker
unsatisfactory [2] passing weak [4] striker
Graham Hamilton, age: 19
club: Arran United, country: Scotland,
value: 111 450 £, wage: 1 215 £,
divine [17] form, poor [3] tactical discipline,
height: 183 cm, weight: 78.6 kg, BMI: 23.47
average [5] stamina hopeless [1] keeper
poor [3] pace average [5] defender
outstanding [12] technique weak [4] playmaker
unsatisfactory [2] passing weak [4] striker
Stevie para
Lord Legolas
They ain't prospects, none of them at all
You've been played I'm afraid
We have NT coaches who don't give a damn about the community, simply their own ego and are only saving the players because they were from the multiaccounting ring made to provide players and votes
No other reason
The sooner things change the better , but due to disgusting attitudes towards Sokker Scotland community if you aren't part of the cheating ring then you aren't involved
FACT
You've been played I'm afraid
We have NT coaches who don't give a damn about the community, simply their own ego and are only saving the players because they were from the multiaccounting ring made to provide players and votes
No other reason
The sooner things change the better , but due to disgusting attitudes towards Sokker Scotland community if you aren't part of the cheating ring then you aren't involved
FACT
If you want to do your own investigation then do it i don't care. Me and Michal we didn't have anything with the blocked teams. I never send to anyone any messages about them voting for me. If this was a real life case we would off met in court. For spreading such information on behalf of my name you to be honest should be blocked. You are the leading person in this whole situation. Then if you do not have any evidence about me then do not write about me.
Some people are not replying to emails at all, but as soon as there is an argument or gossip are the first people to get involved.
I just want to ask you how much of your money did you spend to train the Scottish players?
Some people are not replying to emails at all, but as soon as there is an argument or gossip are the first people to get involved.
I just want to ask you how much of your money did you spend to train the Scottish players?
I wouldn't train a single player for you
I think you are a bit of a bellend personally , you are arrogant and also ignorant and have accused me multiple times of utter lies to protect yourself
Therein lies the issue, teams were created to vote for you and provide you with players
Yous have messaged teams spewing lies , yet ignore the community
There are lots of us you just ignore , lots of us you don't give a rats ass about , because you are an egomaniac
Who said you had something with a blocked team by the way ? Was that a slip up ??
You were offered the chance to try and fix the community but you have such an ego you don't care .
And I'm still waiting for my apology, when you claimed I was trying to steal your NT job . Absolutely hilarious paranoia on your behalf
I suggest , you clearly have an issue with the Scottish community which is blatantly obvious from your many idiotic and contradictory posts . Finish your NT job then just leave and go elsewhere , somewhere so we don't have to deal with a complete and utter primadona.
I've been here 15 years and we had some really good lads in charge of NT and u21 , lads who would interact and talk and involve people
You spit the dummy the second someone asks a question, or shows any interest don't you . Smolian , osasunaitas, myself I could go on
Go and find a mirror , have a look in it . Then have a good word with yourself
Court ?? Lol . Are you like 10 years old I guess
The ball is in your court , get involved within the community you pretend to care about or just disappear and let us get someone in who does care and wants to be part of a community
I'm actually sick and tired of you Piotr , fed up wasting my time on here with someone like you
You can change and fix things or please , just go away
I think you are a bit of a bellend personally , you are arrogant and also ignorant and have accused me multiple times of utter lies to protect yourself
Therein lies the issue, teams were created to vote for you and provide you with players
Yous have messaged teams spewing lies , yet ignore the community
There are lots of us you just ignore , lots of us you don't give a rats ass about , because you are an egomaniac
Who said you had something with a blocked team by the way ? Was that a slip up ??
You were offered the chance to try and fix the community but you have such an ego you don't care .
And I'm still waiting for my apology, when you claimed I was trying to steal your NT job . Absolutely hilarious paranoia on your behalf
I suggest , you clearly have an issue with the Scottish community which is blatantly obvious from your many idiotic and contradictory posts . Finish your NT job then just leave and go elsewhere , somewhere so we don't have to deal with a complete and utter primadona.
I've been here 15 years and we had some really good lads in charge of NT and u21 , lads who would interact and talk and involve people
You spit the dummy the second someone asks a question, or shows any interest don't you . Smolian , osasunaitas, myself I could go on
Go and find a mirror , have a look in it . Then have a good word with yourself
Court ?? Lol . Are you like 10 years old I guess
The ball is in your court , get involved within the community you pretend to care about or just disappear and let us get someone in who does care and wants to be part of a community
I'm actually sick and tired of you Piotr , fed up wasting my time on here with someone like you
You can change and fix things or please , just go away
I really do not understand that you have the audacity to call me all these rude name , where all I am trying to do is to solve the situation.
Clearly, you have a problem with something and just because you think its wrong you have to go and express that in such ferocious way.
In every sentence about the Scottish country, Scottish people, Scottish ways, what does it hurt you so bad that a polish person is representing Scotland ?
Last situation that happened about leaving the match, just gave you an excuse to insult me and Michal.
Straight away you have an answer to whom will represent Scotland when I leave.
Why where you not so offended and insulting when our Greek friend who send e-mail encouraging people to vote for him? Maybe, if he was Polish as well, then perhaps you would be here writing such things as well.
I do not understand this situation as no one wanted to commit to Scotland like me. But, when Scotland now is improving which my plan, randomly now everyone have a better idea on how to run Scotland than me.
If it wasn't for the fact that I committed my time and efforts towards this team I would off left this long time ago.
When I play Scotland in the World Cup next season, I will definitely close this chapter. I can write forever here, but I will not spend any more time that I already wasted writing this, as this will not change a thing.
I am not a child. I am 46 year old ADULT who runs my own business in real life and I will not waste my time on hate.
Clearly, you have a problem with something and just because you think its wrong you have to go and express that in such ferocious way.
In every sentence about the Scottish country, Scottish people, Scottish ways, what does it hurt you so bad that a polish person is representing Scotland ?
Last situation that happened about leaving the match, just gave you an excuse to insult me and Michal.
Straight away you have an answer to whom will represent Scotland when I leave.
Why where you not so offended and insulting when our Greek friend who send e-mail encouraging people to vote for him? Maybe, if he was Polish as well, then perhaps you would be here writing such things as well.
I do not understand this situation as no one wanted to commit to Scotland like me. But, when Scotland now is improving which my plan, randomly now everyone have a better idea on how to run Scotland than me.
If it wasn't for the fact that I committed my time and efforts towards this team I would off left this long time ago.
When I play Scotland in the World Cup next season, I will definitely close this chapter. I can write forever here, but I will not spend any more time that I already wasted writing this, as this will not change a thing.
I am not a child. I am 46 year old ADULT who runs my own business in real life and I will not waste my time on hate.
I have no issue with michal
He isn't rude or abusive to me , I don't like your attitude. It's disgusting and in this day in age unacceptable
You have no interest in any Scottish users here , that's my point . You are abusive to anyone that showed an interest with anything
You "committed" to Scotland and all these teams appeared giving You players and votes , is that your plan ???
And who sent emails for votes ?? Nobody sent me one , are you scared of competition to your precious job ?? You are a a very paranoid person
You don't interact , you have no interest at all
46 you say , I say act your age please . And if you don't want to be part of a community then please just leave and go elsewhere , you won't be missed with the current attitude you are showing
Told you before , I have friends that's are polish , German , Greek , Bulgarian and from many countries and I love them all . The problem is your attitude stinks so bad . You jump in and abuse me then cry every single time saying I've done something
Please just go away , and have a long hard word with yourself . You are the one with a problem towards users here that aren't Polish . That's an issue for you , not me or anyone else
I don't care where you come from , if you are black , white , purple , tartan or green . I just ask you are polite and respectful and I'll be the same . You aren't to me . There is the problem
He isn't rude or abusive to me , I don't like your attitude. It's disgusting and in this day in age unacceptable
You have no interest in any Scottish users here , that's my point . You are abusive to anyone that showed an interest with anything
You "committed" to Scotland and all these teams appeared giving You players and votes , is that your plan ???
And who sent emails for votes ?? Nobody sent me one , are you scared of competition to your precious job ?? You are a a very paranoid person
You don't interact , you have no interest at all
46 you say , I say act your age please . And if you don't want to be part of a community then please just leave and go elsewhere , you won't be missed with the current attitude you are showing
Told you before , I have friends that's are polish , German , Greek , Bulgarian and from many countries and I love them all . The problem is your attitude stinks so bad . You jump in and abuse me then cry every single time saying I've done something
Please just go away , and have a long hard word with yourself . You are the one with a problem towards users here that aren't Polish . That's an issue for you , not me or anyone else
I don't care where you come from , if you are black , white , purple , tartan or green . I just ask you are polite and respectful and I'll be the same . You aren't to me . There is the problem
Players had Scotland flag so if it's better for NT is better for Scotland cheaters are in all countries so solution is equal for all .
You've been playing this game for 15 years and you haven't contributed anything wise, maybe it's time to end it. Cry, cry is all that is heard from you
kind words , thanks Itek !!!
Maybe if muppets like you were gone we wouldn't have to complain would we ??? Any more fixed games this season ??
Come back and see me when you've actually contributed something or won a league or managed the NT or went a whole season without cheating
You really weren't gifted with brains lol
Maybe if muppets like you were gone we wouldn't have to complain would we ??? Any more fixed games this season ??
Come back and see me when you've actually contributed something or won a league or managed the NT or went a whole season without cheating
You really weren't gifted with brains lol
Point proven, no more words needed really
Nothing more than a knuckledragger
Nothing more than a knuckledragger