Generated News stories and more interaction

towerbooks3192 · 08-12-2014, 06:33 AM

I will copy paste what I have suggested on the steam forum so here goes.

"I know we have the option of writing our own recap of the game and we get the random news stories from time to time. Is there any chance an in-game news story be written after matches in order to gauge how your team performed like X player was doing well in this game and Y player cause the team to lose? I am talking about something like from Football manager and how the media comments on the matches that you have."

"Oh yeah one more thing. I read that interview with Markus and its good to know that you got a new staff member to help with the game. As much as possible I don't want to compare the game to football manager but there are things that FM did right and would definitely improve the game if implemented in future releases. I have read that Markus is always trying to make the game as accesible as possible especially for beginners. My only suggestion would be to add more tooltips(especially with the stats!) and an in-game offline help/glossary and easy access menu would be great.

As I have said, more response from the game like from the Media or fans and your front office staff and more interaction would be great and would greatly help at least point to the right direction or explain reasoning behind decisions . More feedback from the coaching staff like lets say your bench coach would suggest implementing X and Y and a more proactive manager in terms of advising you or even implementing assistant manager.

I love this game and it made me appreciate baseball even more despite having no first-hand experience with the sport. I do hope more continued improvements would be coming because this game is as close to perfection as it gets."

Torgonius · 08-12-2014, 10:36 PM

Along the lines of more interaction, I'd like to see the option of more interaction with the players.

Guy had a great game? GM should be able to give an interview or quote praising the player's (dedication/leadership/work ethic, etc.) with a resultant morale boost (or drop if you screw it up) for that player.

Starter hasn't lasted more than 3 innings in a game since before the all-star break? Maybe a closed door meeting to talk to him and see if there is something causing the performance drop, with a possible resolution.

These interactions could also affect your rep as a GM. Are you a real hard-ass who hangs his players out to dry? Maybe it gets tougher to sign good the guys who don't have the right traits to handle that.

Like the morale system this should be totally optional. I think, though, it would add a little more depth to dealing with your players and being able to build a dynasty.

lejdot · 08-22-2014, 04:57 PM

FM has a long way to go with their interactions and I think they become a bit of a wear at times. The response trees are basically the same questions each game. I guess maybe to simulate managers getting pissed off at the same questions, but really I dont even read the questions but just click answers after a season.

There can be something to getting more manager interaction but Id rather more news stories and maybe even seasonal player story lines which FM doesn't have.Example a player is being dogged with a court case and messes up his morale.

I personally like a bunch of unique stories, information about players. The interaction can be a little wasteful of time if its repetitive and would rather focusing on growing what is there rather than implementing something which can be rather boring.
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08-12-2014, 06:33 AM	#1
towerbooks3192 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 70	Generated News stories and more interaction I will copy paste what I have suggested on the steam forum so here goes. "I know we have the option of writing our own recap of the game and we get the random news stories from time to time. Is there any chance an in-game news story be written after matches in order to gauge how your team performed like X player was doing well in this game and Y player cause the team to lose? I am talking about something like from Football manager and how the media comments on the matches that you have." "Oh yeah one more thing. I read that interview with Markus and its good to know that you got a new staff member to help with the game. As much as possible I don't want to compare the game to football manager but there are things that FM did right and would definitely improve the game if implemented in future releases. I have read that Markus is always trying to make the game as accesible as possible especially for beginners. My only suggestion would be to add more tooltips(especially with the stats!) and an in-game offline help/glossary and easy access menu would be great. As I have said, more response from the game like from the Media or fans and your front office staff and more interaction would be great and would greatly help at least point to the right direction or explain reasoning behind decisions . More feedback from the coaching staff like lets say your bench coach would suggest implementing X and Y and a more proactive manager in terms of advising you or even implementing assistant manager. I love this game and it made me appreciate baseball even more despite having no first-hand experience with the sport. I do hope more continued improvements would be coming because this game is as close to perfection as it gets."

08-12-2014, 10:36 PM	#2
Torgonius All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 866	Along the lines of more interaction, I'd like to see the option of more interaction with the players. Guy had a great game? GM should be able to give an interview or quote praising the player's (dedication/leadership/work ethic, etc.) with a resultant morale boost (or drop if you screw it up) for that player. Starter hasn't lasted more than 3 innings in a game since before the all-star break? Maybe a closed door meeting to talk to him and see if there is something causing the performance drop, with a possible resolution. These interactions could also affect your rep as a GM. Are you a real hard-ass who hangs his players out to dry? Maybe it gets tougher to sign good the guys who don't have the right traits to handle that. Like the morale system this should be totally optional. I think, though, it would add a little more depth to dealing with your players and being able to build a dynasty.

08-22-2014, 04:57 PM	#3
lejdot Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 84	FM has a long way to go with their interactions and I think they become a bit of a wear at times. The response trees are basically the same questions each game. I guess maybe to simulate managers getting pissed off at the same questions, but really I dont even read the questions but just click answers after a season. There can be something to getting more manager interaction but Id rather more news stories and maybe even seasonal player story lines which FM doesn't have.Example a player is being dogged with a court case and messes up his morale. I personally like a bunch of unique stories, information about players. The interaction can be a little wasteful of time if its repetitive and would rather focusing on growing what is there rather than implementing something which can be rather boring. .