AFL Evolution - Out May 5 - (Cont in LAUNCH THREAD - link in OP)

[palmomagpie]

Considering we now what the likenesses are, surely they can at least release the Creation Hub so we can start meddling? Not like it gives away gameplay or anything like that

 

[Rusty22]

**** sakes, how long , been spending almost 3 years on this game...it better be good.
Porbably will come out finals time.

 

[#FreoIsHyper]

If it doesn't come out by July 1, Im not buying it

 

[Rusty22]

If it doesn't come out by July 1, Im not buying it

thats actually fair enough

 

[happy_eagle]

If it doesn't come out by July 1, Im not buying it

You will still buy it

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

If it doesn't come out by July 1, Im not buying it

I bet your fingers were crossed typing this post.

 

[maskmcgee]

This NEEDS one thing.

Team selection to not be a list. 2006 and both Live games had lists. Place the players on the field so we can visually see simply where each player is playing amd who they are playing on.

 

[happy_eagle]

This NEEDS one thing.

Team selection to not be a list. 2006 and both Live games had lists. Place the players on the field so we can visually see simply where each player is playing amd who they are playing on.

I'm actually not even sure I could find a less useful or relevant feature if I tried.

What this game really NEEDS is the ability to change the colour of mouthguards.....

 

[Ahern2Boof]

I'm actually not even sure I could find a less useful or relevant feature if I tried.

What this game really NEEDS is the ability to change the colour of mouthguards.....

What he posted is something I and many other prospective buyers of this game would be hoping for. List view for teams sucked in AFL Live and Live 2.

 

[happy_eagle]

What he posted is something I and many other prospective buyers of this game would be hoping for. List view for teams sucked in AFL Live and Live 2.

Sure it would be nice, but I would not describe it as "the one thing this game needs"

The ONE thing this game needs is realistic, adjustable and dynamic gameplay. The rest is just people getting carried away with nonsense

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Sure it would be nice, but I would not describe it as "the one thing this game needs"

The ONE thing this game needs is realistic, adjustable and dynamic gameplay. The rest is just people getting carried away with nonsense

All the nonsense adds up to become a really nice, polished overall product. They started the game at least 2 years ago so it should happen. And the AFL are behind it more then past games. I know someone will say I am making stuff up but anyone with any sense will realise that this game has been backed by the AFL more then previously. That could be why WW are taking so long to get it accepted by the AFL because they are sending WW back all the time to do little fixes here and there. Either that or the AFL have looked at the gameplay and told WW its not up to par and they need to do a massive gameplay uplift. That could take months and would explain why all of a sudden WW have stopped releasing player renders for the time being.

 

[palmomagpie]

All the nonsense adds up to become a really nice, polished overall product. They started the game at least 2 years ago so it should happen. And the AFL are behind it more then past games. I know someone will say I am making stuff up but anyone with any sense will realise that this game has been backed by the AFL more then previously. That could be why WW are taking so long to get it accepted by the AFL because they are sending WW back all the time to do little fixes here and there. Either that or the AFL have looked at the gameplay and told WW its not up to par and they need to do a massive gameplay uplift. That could take months and would explain why all of a sudden WW have stopped releasing player renders for the time being.

AFL greenlighted AFL Live 2, so i wouldn't imagine the set-backs are quality related. No doubt they are more behind this game, but the delays would be more related to sponsors, rules and all that which are still changing or are expected to change. AFL is probably one of the hardest sports to make a game out of, so they'd be concentrating (well you'd hope) on getting the gameplay and dynamics right. Wouldn't be surprised if the menu interfaces, team lineups and all that were close to how Live 2 looked

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Joel Selwood is the culprit then. Just been announced that TAC have withdrawn from their sponsorship deal with the Cats.

 

[JT_the_Man]

FFS AFL, I don't give a shit if you don't have your sponsors organised or not. Give me something.

 

[Freo16]

Sure it would be nice, but I would not describe it as "the one thing this game needs"

The ONE thing this game needs is realistic, adjustable and dynamic gameplay. The rest is just people getting carried away with nonsense

Sure it's not the 'one thing' this game needs but the gameplay being priority is a given and has been stated time and time again.

Having the lineup laid out on a field is a basic inclusion that this game should have

 

[HaroLad]

Joel Selwood is the culprit then. Just been announced that TAC have withdrawn from their sponsorship deal with the Cats.

Don't see how that's relevant.

 

[Strahany]

Don't see how that's relevant.

It would be relevant, since the AFL would be forcing the developers to go back and remove all references to the TAC as sponsors for Geelong. I imagine that a realistic experience was the goal, which entails accurate sponsor placement. They may also be forced to wait until a replacement is announced by the club, and then create appropriate graphics and place them accordingly. I imagine bigger game developers would be able to efficiently patch a simple graphical thing as this, however their previous mention of "create a jumper" containing logistical issues within the game leads me to believe that such a patch is not possible (or, at least viable), thus requiring a delay.

 

[Gigantic]

This NEEDS one thing.

Team selection to not be a list. 2006 and both Live games had lists. Place the players on the field so we can visually see simply where each player is playing amd who they are playing on.

Please listen to this man!

 

[HaroLad]

It would be relevant, since the AFL would be forcing the developers to go back and remove all references to the TAC as sponsors for Geelong. I imagine that a realistic experience was the goal, which entails accurate sponsor placement. They may also be forced to wait until a replacement is announced by the club, and then create appropriate graphics and place them accordingly. I imagine bigger game developers would be able to efficiently patch a simple graphical thing as this, however their previous mention of "create a jumper" containing logistical issues within the game leads me to believe that such a patch is not possible (or, at least viable), thus requiring a delay.

There's no match day involvement by TAC in real life and I highly doubt that this game will have customised sponsors for each team (on the fence and screen).

 

[Freo16]

The near absolute silence from everyone involved over the last week or two has me a bit worried

Clearly working to a deadline isn't the AFLs greatest strength (if the game gets delayed because their approvals are slowing it down then that's just crap)

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

The near absolute silence from everyone involved over the last week or two has me a bit worried

Clearly working to a deadline isn't the AFLs greatest strength (if the game gets delayed because their approvals are slowing it down then that's just crap)

I guess at the end of the day, AFL Evolution is not the AFL's no. 1 focus. The AFL staff would be busier than ever this preseason with the inclusion of the AFLW, on top of all the sponsorship issues with BLK going bankrupt, etc. And then maybe even rule interpretations surrounding the no third man up and the bounce are still waiting to be finalised. If women are in the game, I will be surprised if they are not given the photo leak and AFLW success, that would also drag out the process for rating the women players as well as the style of games that pan out.

Just had a thought, wouldn't goal technology be good in the game. That would mean a 12 minute match option could drag out to be 20 minutes.

 

[HaroLad]

The marketing for this game is terrible.

I don't care if it's the fault of the AFL, WW, TB or all three, it's been absolutely ridiculous so far.

 

[maskmcgee]

I'm actually not even sure I could find a less useful or relevant feature if I tried.

That feature is the main reason why I'm playing 2005 right now over 2006 or Live 1.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

That feature is the main reason why I'm playing 2005 right now over 2006 or Live 1.

So you're telling me you choose team lineup appearance over gameplay? Not even I would choose something like that over gameplay. Not even my player ratings

 

[maskmcgee]

Do you seriously not have a problem with this

Can you not see the ease and advantage of this UI whitch actually lets you see what your opponent is?