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Again these discussions about the speed of the game, although here we should talk about the app, or am I wrong?

And no, no and no. Make the game even faster so that BB belong to the mainstream of most games? Something new several times a day. That's too much. Please discuss this topic further in an appropriate thread, but not here.

On the subject of the app:

The app has to be at least as good as the website or even better. But I don't know what features an app can offer in contrast to the browser version? In the meantime, we can follow the games live on our mobile devices. Maybe some support functions are only available in the app? Statistics? or search friendly matches automatically? Or simplifications in the search of players in the transfer list with options to be reminded? (for example you click on your own player and want to show similar players in the transfer list?)

In any case, the most important thing for me is that the app can start reliably and quickly.

The app has to be at least as good as the website or even better. But I don't know what features an app can offer in contrast to the browser version? In the meantime, we can follow the games live on our mobile devices. Maybe some support functions are only available in the app? Statistics? or search friendly matches automatically? Or simplifications in the search of players in the transfer list with options to be reminded? (for example you click on your own player and want to show similar players in the transfer list?)

no need to make extra game functions, but you could set reminders for your games or other stuff

Thats why a faster server is not necesary but we need more features to keep new users "busy" for a couple weeks and creating an "addiction" on them.

If you entrr to a new game and you dont have a match for 3 or 4 days, you need things to do at least, or not?

Last edited by El Innombrable at 3/27/2021 9:33:15 PM

How about making it a Virtual world just like YoVille... where you can enter doors and doors of your Properties and other Manager's properties... you can chat to your NPC- Staffs, Players select some convo within selection to increase someof thier attachement to you in a form of point which can unlock some achievements (and some fraction of supporter credts... we users can try some of the function by doing this some kinda story mode or RPG mode).... go to your Arena and watch Live game to gain popularity among the fans too... visit other Managers Offices/ infrastructure and talk to their staff about some thing (frobably their happiness/satisfaction with the management)..

Hi Justin, good to hear we got people on the inside working on this with focus! Let's make this a success.

First, what is the product goal for the app? I think everyone should be clear on that so any feedback can be geared towards how to achieve that goal. If we're not clear on that, let's have a discussion about that first, or just provide it "as is".

I think a big question to get out of the way is wether you want to make Buzzerbeater accessible through an app, or you want to create an app that can be successful while representing this game? And I'm talking about the long-term goal here, not just the MVP/first release, because if you want a successful app you might need to have it be stand-alone from the browser-based game. Personally, I think just making the game accessible through an app is not going to be good enough, because you'd still run into the same problem we encounter already.

Which I believe is, how do you keep players engaged?

Reward them for it! Don't make them wait for it, people nowadays need instant gratification. I don't think it's necessarily the pace that's the problem, people just don't like to wait. There's multiple ways to achieve this, possibly even while earning money without becoming "pay to win", but just by letting people pay to eliminate wait time.

Tons of ideas how to make this work, but before everyone lays all their awesome plans on the table let's first agree on the foundation

To me a 1.5x/2x speed server seems inevitable for BB

I've tried another basketball manager simulation while BB seemed to be dying.
It has one game every day.
What happens?
Most managers set a default lineup and don't touch it for the daily game.

With 3 games per week, managers take time to prepare every game.
Add more games, and managers will stop doing that.

So my opinion is 3 games per week is perfect.

I find it inappropriate that the discussion about the development of the app is linked to the speed of the server. Let's stop it!

As I said, a stable and reliable app is needed first. Features are nice, but probably not entirely necessary for the time being. But later you have to ask yourself the question: Why should I use the app and not the browser version? What does the app offer me that the browser does not?

Last edited by Mike at 3/28/2021 7:21:48 AM

Why should I use the app and not the browser version? What does the app offer me that the browser does not?

I will still use the browser version if possible. I don't know the rest of the people.

I am very happy because the offseason went fluid, the first time since I am here (this is my second team, but Marin was already in charge when I met the game).

The app? I don't really mind. Competent people in charge, the game won't die. That is what I really care.