Will this game have a local or online multi-player capabilities? I've been playing around with the Beta version for a while and trying to keep track of things on the forum, but I haven't really seen or heard any updates relating to this topic. We have good group in our area that is looking for this option;
for many it will ultimately determine whether or not they buy the game. We have been playing in a local Eastside league for several years now and its a blast. It would be a shame to lose this aspect of the game.
If multiplayer options will be part of the game, I have three very important recommendations:
- Trades shouldn't go through right away: By placing an offer and waiting a few days to hear whether or not the team accepts it allows other human players to make an offer for the same player(s). Otherwise it becomes a first come first serve game (i.e. first one to sit down at the computer), which isn't at all like real life. Please note that we don't want a news item stating that "x" team has made an offer for "y" and "z" players, just some time for human players to notice the same opportunities.
- Player signings shouldn't be accepted instantaneously: Same reason as above.
- Coach signings shouldn't be accepted instantaneously: Same reason as above.
I'd be interested to get the opinions of others.