The managers have got smarter. Not sure about real life, has Arsene Wenger made the right choice to try another season for example? But in the game they have. I have been adding to that. I also know what the piece is that is missing, what it is that I need to change. So there is more to do but the game gets qualities that are faster, higher, stronger 😉
Category: Football Manager
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 82 – Sunshine and AI
You know sometimes it’s great to sit in the sun. I have red wine, a cool bar, and a pavement table. Not much of a summer this year so this is great!
I’ve been working on the AI of the teams. Adding to it. I have plenty to work with now, lots of related variables. This game has a lot of scope to evolve over time. I’ve been playing it. It’s good. But something is still missing. I can’t place it yet, but I will.
I was asked in a comment about Software Star. That was a good game too. And worth another look. I will in time I suspect, but for now I have to continue to cut my App Store teeth on this football game! 🙂
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 81- Picture on the Cover??
Well no, I’m not planning that! And as you now can see in recent pictures I don’t have a grey old beard. 🙂
But the game itself, yes it is at an advanced stage now. The only problem I have is that I am still getting new ideas. But, it is just a case of continuing, continuing, continuing until it’s ready.
But I’ll say this, writing it has been an experience of re-discovery. Re-discovery of how much I just really enjoy writing computer games. 🙂
The interview for the movie From Bedrooms to Billions -why my picture on the cover?
This caught me by surprise at Games Britannia. They were there and asked me to do this. I had a about 5 minutes warning. So I was relieved it looked OK. They asked me why I put my picture on the cover.
 My response is now on YouTube! 
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 80- Will it play well??
The thing is, I can talk about it here as much as I like, but all that really matters in the end is whether the game is fun. And, it is a bit, now. I am a critical judge and I am still working on it, but I think the basis that I am looking for is there.
I am full of ideas of things to add, but I will do none of those, because if I do the game will never come out! So here’s a screenshot again. Remember these are placeholder graphics, it will get better!! 🙂
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 79- Games Britannia Screenshots 2
One of the things I discussed at Games Britannia, is you are not going to be wowed by the graphics, and the screenshots themselves are even more limited. This is no great concern to me. There was nothing spectacular about the look of the stick men in Spectrum Football Manager. However, what they did was clever, and the action had meaning in the game.
These 2 elements, the action having intelligence, and it having meaning and purpose in the game, -are important to me, and I take care and time to get that right.
In many ways, I am hungry to get this game on the market, but there is a standard it has to reach, a standard I set myself. Until it reaches that standard I won’t release it.
On the other hand it is worth mentioning it is not far off now.
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 78- Games Britannia Screenshots
Well I did show those screenshots at Games Britannia. So let’s take a look at one. I’ll be honest. I have removed things from this. Until release is under way I will keep some information quiet for obvious reasons. So, taking the comparison of the new screen, with the original Spectrum Football Manager, what is different?
There is the pitch in the new one, a top view, not a pseudo 3d perspective. So, there is scope to show what is happening on the pitch. There is a box with text in it, indicating some kind of commentary, and there is a Strategy section with 3 sliders. What do these sliders control or change? Aha! My secret for now, you’ll have to guess at this stage!:)
Games Britannia Replayed well
Games Britannia Replayed was an enjoyable experience. Thanks Mark for the invite, thanks to Miles of Sports Interactive for adding fun and entertainment to the day. And thanks to the organizers.
However, if I am going to do penalty shoots against Miles again I am going to need to practice!
It was great to meet people who knew my original games and are interested in what I am writing now. I showed some screenshots for the first time. Not exciting ones, buy maybe interesting once I explain them a bit. I’ll do that more and more in the coming weeks.
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 77- Games Britannia showing up
So I am traveling today. Eurostar then British rail transport. Hoping there are not floods!! I’ll enjoy the journey. In Sheffield at Games Britannia, I’ll talk a bit, show some stuff, and meet people. Sounds good to me. Tomorrow.
My iPhone/iPad Football Manager type game 76- Games Britannia
I had the first crash of the game last night in a long time aargh! Completely locked up. I’ll have to fix that.
But, the game play keeps improving. The question I have now, is, what can I show of the game at Games Britannia Replayed in Sheffield in about 10 days time?!!!
