What up guys. I just wanted to give you a quick update before I post this February newsfeed because I've gotten about 10 or so messages/emails over the last three days about progress and what we are doing so let me answer some of those questions....
1) Are you guys almost done with Dc1 yet?
No, No No lol. Although we will be completing draft classes at a faster pace this year, please remember that the game just came out. Not only are we testing ratings and tendencies out but as we stated we are also putting in heavy work towards the League. The best way to determine when the draft class is coming out is when the draft class scouting report comes out. Whenever you see that the draft class should be 48 hours or less away.
2) When will the first draft class be done?
The actual base will be done extremely soon but once again we have to test and make sure tendencies and stuff are in order so I'm thinking in about two weeks. Correct me if I'm wrong Dreece.
3) How long will it take you guys to finish the League this year?
Realistically, a couple of months. For those of you that think we just plugging names in, that is absolutely not the case. We have to put the info in, appearances, animations, get the ratings right, tendencies, contracts... all of that. And we are doing all of that while working on draft classes as well. After talking with the guys, we think Thanksgiving is a realistic time to start looking for the League roster.
4) Why am I not able to pick the playstyle of potential for the player I submit?
Because people don't see the bigger picture so allowing everyone to individually determine what to do with their player would screw everything up. I don't mean to sound rude but this whole project is more than just inserting players. It is a ton of calculating to ensure that there are an adequate amount of different play styles as well as stars and role players in the league. So while I don't mind handing over a bit of control of WHO is in the league, me and the guys have to keep control of how they operate and grow within the league.
5) When can I expect to see my player in the draft classes?
In all honesty, just about everyone that has put a player in this thread to this point will see their player in either draft class 5, 6 or 7. I am sorry that they could not have been put in to any of the earlier classes but part of ensuring that we would get out more draft classes was prepping the classes way before the game even came out. With that being said, classes 1 through 4 was pretty much etched in stone before any of us even touched the game. As time moves on, you will start to hear your player's name get mentioned in news feeds and you'll know he is getting ready to make a debut.
There were a few more questions asked that I can't think of at the moment but those were the ones asked most frequently. Hopefully this answered your question. If not, please feel free to ask again in the thread.
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