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3910.318 in reply to 3910.317
Date: 8/24/2008 9:41:32 AM
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Actually, now that I think about it, why not add the weekly schedule to the right hand side of the page, under the buddy list?

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3910.319 in reply to 3910.308
Date: 8/25/2008 10:52:12 AM
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Since there's already an option to choose "Depth Chart until 4th" in game tactics. Instead of relying on your coach to decide what would be best for your team in the 4th, why not allow the option to set the actual player rotation for the 4th quarter? Perhaps even for every separate quarter.

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Date: 8/25/2008 11:19:40 AM
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Since there's already an option to choose "Depth Chart until 4th" in game tactics. Instead of relying on your coach to decide what would be best for your team in the 4th, why not allow the option to set the actual player rotation for the 4th quarter? Perhaps even for every separate quarter.

If you want to do that you set your rotation and select 'Strictly follow depth chart'.

As far as I am concerned, the simpler this is the better.

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3910.321 in reply to 3910.320
Date: 8/25/2008 12:54:03 PM
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That option follows the depth chart for every quarter. What I'm suggesting is that you should be able to set a different player rotation lineup for the 4th quarter, since you already have the option of letting your coach decide a separate rotation for the final quarter.

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3910.322 in reply to 3910.321
Date: 8/25/2008 1:39:46 PM
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That option follows the depth chart for every quarter. What I'm suggesting is that you should be able to set a different player rotation lineup for the 4th quarter, since you already have the option of letting your coach decide a separate rotation for the final quarter.

I understand what you are suggesting. If you set your best rotation in the depth chart, then you obviously will have best rotation in every quarter, including the fourth.

My take is that having managers tick a gazillion of boxes is unpractical and unnecessary, as long as there is a functional structure that will allow you to set a lineup and be fairly sure of what the team will play like.

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3910.323 in reply to 3910.322
Date: 8/25/2008 2:04:47 PM
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Sometimes you don't want the "best" lineup in every quarter. The more control a manager has over his team's tactical approach for each game, the better.

Those who prefer simple tactics would still be able to set their team's rotation for the entire game without having to worry about each individual quarter just as they do now, so this change wouldn't effect them. As of right now, there's not enough depth. Some people like the minimalist style of gameplay, but I'm sure there are twice as many who'd rather play a more engaging game.

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3910.324 in reply to 3910.323
Date: 8/25/2008 2:36:15 PM
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As of right now, there's not enough depth.

I disagree with that, but to each his own, I guess.

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3910.325 in reply to 3910.324
Date: 8/25/2008 3:40:55 PM
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Frankly, I just don't see how adding more options will effect the game negatively. It can only enhance BuzzerBeater's gameplay. Those who'd still prefer to keep their team management to a minimum would still be able to set their tactics the way they'd normally do. The only difference is that those who have the desire to tweak additional details would be able to do so, as well.

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3910.326 in reply to 3910.325
Date: 8/25/2008 3:46:55 PM
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Here's a negative: What if introducing an additional layer of micromanagement conferred an advantage to those willing to spend that extra time doing the micromanagement, but those willing to do so were a minority? You'd kinda piss off the majority.

I think there's a balance to be struck between a deep game experience and one that's not too time-intensive. In my opinion, the equilibrium is pretty good right now.

Personally, I spend a lot of time on BB, as you might expect, and I absolutely do not want the extra detail you're proposing in setting tactics.

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3910.327 in reply to 3910.326
Date: 8/25/2008 4:24:55 PM
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That's a given. Those who spend more time studying the game and tweaking their strategy should have the advantage, which is already the case as the game currently stands. Implementing more options simply increases the depth, and subsequently the overall fun factor of the game due to a wider variety of tactical decisions, placing more emphasis on managing skills, rather than the basic limited array of logical choices. I guess I'm just not intellectually challenged enough by this game.

Last edited by Vos at 8/25/2008 4:26:42 PM

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3910.328 in reply to 3910.327
Date: 8/25/2008 4:54:20 PM
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That's a given. Those who spend more time studying the game and tweaking their strategy should have the advantage, which is already the case as the game currently stands. Implementing more options simply increases the depth, and subsequently the overall fun factor of the game due to a wider variety of tactical decisions, placing more emphasis on managing skills, rather than the basic limited array of logical choices. I guess I'm just not intellectually challenged enough by this game.

How exactly did you come to the conclusion that this game should be about micromanaging match tactics? There are plenty of other aspects of the game that are and should be equally important.

The tactical options are adequate. If you don't feel challenged enough, maybe you should pay some attention to the strategic decisions necessary to manage a successful team.

Last edited by GM-kozlodoev at 8/25/2008 4:54:58 PM

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