Make the Play button more friendly

Crombeen · 06-19-2013, 10:24 AM

I think most people would like to sim day-by-day when they're in control of a hockey club. In the NHL everyday something else happens, a trade, injury you name it. As a GM you have to read and react to the news. Thats why I think simulating one day further or one day at a time would be the best -default option.

The Play button would look like this:

[ Play button ]

## Today
- Sim today
- Play … game

## Sim to:
- Next day
- Next week
- Next month
- Select a date (this should not be at the top people prefer default options)

## Sim to events:
- Trade-deadline
- Playoffs
- Draft
- Resign FA period

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I don't know how difficult it would be to add Keys to some screens and buttons. Like while pressing the space-bar is simulating one day ahead. ( if no game is set for that day )
Press 1 = View team roster
Press 2 = Manager news
Press 3 = Standing
….

scottyha · 07-01-2013, 04:46 AM

Hi there,

I'm new to the game, and it seems like maybe you suggested this change. I like it!

One thing I would add though, is if you select "Sim to next game", there needs to be some sort of indicator that tells you it's actually simulating! Right now, there is nothing and it appears like the program is broken. If you keep your eye on the date, you'll notice it slowly change.

From a UX perspective, this one element would definitely be handy.

Thanks
Scott

06-19-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
Crombeen Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 269	Make the Play button more friendly I think most people would like to sim day-by-day when they're in control of a hockey club. In the NHL everyday something else happens, a trade, injury you name it. As a GM you have to read and react to the news. Thats why I think simulating one day further or one day at a time would be the best -default option. The Play button would look like this: [ Play button ] ## Today - Sim today - Play … game ## Sim to: - Next day - Next week - Next month - Select a date (this should not be at the top people prefer default options) ## Sim to events: - Trade-deadline - Playoffs - Draft - Resign FA period + I don't know how difficult it would be to add Keys to some screens and buttons. Like while pressing the space-bar is simulating one day ahead. ( if no game is set for that day ) Press 1 = View team roster Press 2 = Manager news Press 3 = Standing …. __________________ FHM gamer since 2013 #oldskool

07-01-2013, 04:46 AM	#2
scottyha Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 9	Hi there, I'm new to the game, and it seems like maybe you suggested this change. I like it! One thing I would add though, is if you select "Sim to next game", there needs to be some sort of indicator that tells you it's actually simulating! Right now, there is nothing and it appears like the program is broken. If you keep your eye on the date, you'll notice it slowly change. From a UX perspective, this one element would definitely be handy. Thanks Scott