Rugby Dynasty - online rugby manager game

[GPRed]

Is it possible designated subs could come in soon? Annoying when a player you'd consider a hooker comes on center.

The guy who came on at centre should have been a player who had the best combo of speed, tackling and strength I think. Though that's not the real problem here. The real problem is that you want some control over this. Afterall.....you are the manager. So I understand where you are coming from.

For it to happen soon we would need it to contain minimal web development (since the web development is somewhat out of our control, or at least how long it takes is).
How about this for a solution. We label each reserve position in the following way

1. Hooker
2. Prop
3. Lock
4. Loose forward
5. Halfback
6. Inside back
7. Outside back

Then for example if you put a player in 5th spot on the reserves bench and your halfback is injured, you know this player will replace him.
I think we could probably get this working not for this weekends games but the weekend after. What do you think??

[big ginger 8]

That sound's like a pretty good idea I think. Of course you'd need to inform everyone.

[CeeJay]

That sound's like a pretty good idea I think. Of course you'd need to inform everyone.

We would udate the help files, post here and on our forum and facebook, hopefully that will have everyone covered!


Trys of the week are in


Season 1 - Round 3

League try of the Week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsqLaSGy6Yg

Ranked try of the week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJFEkL6EfWY

[GPRed]

Those Broncos are starting to put some good tries together!

[CeeJay]

Those Broncos are starting to put some good tries together!

I'm playing them in the weeks league match.... we will see my team can put an end to it!

[Kage]

Yay, ranked try of the week! Got beat pretty convincingly by the Warriors in that game Ceejay. I thought I'd have a crack against one of the top ranked teams, and was stoically outclassed!

[GPRed]

Yay, ranked try of the week! Got beat pretty convincingly by the Warriors in that game Ceejay. I thought I'd have a crack against one of the top ranked teams, and was stoically outclassed!

If you want to feel better play me!

[CeeJay]

The game of the week is now available for you to download and
watch for free.

You can download the full match or highlights here http://www.virtualsportdynasty.com/free_games.html

This weeks match was a close battle between the number 1 and 2 ranked teams, the Yuasa Kiwis and
the Auckland Warriors.


If you have not downloaded our free viewer, you will need it to watch the match. Follow the links
from here. http://www.virtualsportdynasty.com/page1.html

[Kage]

If you want to feel better play me!

Done. I'll watch the match after I finish (nail?) my final exam!!! Hopefully a day full of win!

[Kage]

49-5 to the Warlords, dominated!!! Also nailed my exam, which is rad, then proceeded to get of my guts and regret being alive all today!!!

[GPRed]

Told you that would make you feel better. Email me the game if you get a chance, I wight be able to learn something from it.

[GPRed]

Is it possible designated subs could come in soon? Annoying when a player you'd consider a hooker comes on center.

Designated subs have now been implemented

[TRF_woosaah]

I have just decided to join in (i know 4 games late but at least I am there) i went through all my players stats and changed where I think everyone should be. I changed all my stratagies for both league and ranked matches to how i want to play the game. Then i decided to have a ranked game. I chose Cymro (hope you dont mind) and bet him 48 31.

Looking forward to this rounds matches!

can i ask what language you guys are coding in?

[GPRed]

I have just decided to join in (i know 4 games late but at least I am there) i went through all my players stats and changed where I think everyone should be. I changed all my stratagies for both league and ranked matches to how i want to play the game. Then i decided to have a ranked game. I chose Cymro (hope you dont mind) and bet him 48 31.

Looking forward to this rounds matches!

can i ask what language you guys are coding in?

Sounds like you are off to a good start, especially given that it is mid season. Did you set your training too?

Through a combination of circumstances the AI ended up being coded in Delphi. A bit unusual for a project like this.......but it's all 0's and 1's at the end of the day.

[CeeJay]

Tries of the week for round 4 are in.

Season 1 - Round 4

League try of the Week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs6eXny9Qlo

Ranked try of the week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HW15AzerMw

[TRF_woosaah]

yep set up the training and stuff as well. hopefully my team isnt too bad. havnt had a good look around the site yet.

sweet as, i havnt used delphi in a long time, doubt I remember how to use it if i tried. but you guys have done very well, I enjoyed the 3d match. dont like the website UI too much though, especially the changing of players, wasnt very intuitive but got my way around once I knew what was going on.

Looking forward to seeing how my team goes this weekend.

[GPRed]

yep set up the training and stuff as well. hopefully my team isnt too bad. havnt had a good look around the site yet.

sweet as, i havnt used delphi in a long time, doubt I remember how to use it if i tried. but you guys have done very well, I enjoyed the 3d match. dont like the website UI too much though, especially the changing of players, wasnt very intuitive but got my way around once I knew what was going on.

Looking forward to seeing how my team goes this weekend.

Glad you enjoyed the 3D match. We have watched so many of them but still enjoy it.
Fair call on the website UI. The web programming is the only aspect of this project that was done by a third party. It’s been a real challenge for us to try and get it how we want it. It should get better in time.
The Forum Shield game will be worth a look too. The download link should be up tomorrow, will post here when it is.

[CeeJay]

Game of the week and the forum shield match are available for
download.

Get them here http://www.virtualsportdynasty.com/free_games.html


Thanks for the feedback woosah!

[GPRed]

Suffered my first regular season defeat. Got flogged 38-7. Their back three had too much pace. My team were brave on defense though....could have been a lot worse.

[big ginger 8]

Had a fantastic game myself ended up losing to a last minute try but scored some excellent ones myself. Turns out he had a wing who was more of a beast than Kenji.

[Shovenose]

[TRF_woosaah]

so my first game in the comp (after taking over from a team 0-3) it was a good close game. going back and forth. After going down 7-0 late in the first half i didnt think my team had a chance. My tactics were a bit off, so have to change them for the next game. I kicked away alot of possesion. Saying that my try came from an up an under which made it 7-5. My kicker missed a hard chance, I was a bit disapointed with him.

Was a good close game, and some close moments by both teams.

Also just wondering, is there a training report of some kind so we know whos stats change?

[CeeJay]

I had my closest match yet against the Wanganui storm. I won 33 -17 but that didnt tell the full story it was a close match and an
Injury to the Storms fullback allowed me to pull away at the end.

Big ginger and woosaah, sounds like your games were both potential games of the week material. Submit the files
for us to have a look!

[CeeJay]

Also just wondering, is there a training report of some kind so we know whos stats change?

Currently there is no way of knowing who has improved other than keeping an eye on the their
stats yourself. This is problem we are trying to solve as we know it is a key element of managing your squad.
We will keep you posted on any progress.

[big ginger 8]

I had my closest match yet against the Wanganui storm. I won 33 -17 but that didnt tell the full story it was a close match and an
Injury to the Storms fullback allowed me to pull away at the end.

Big ginger and woosaah, sounds like your games were both potential games of the week material. Submit the files
for us to have a look!

I tried submitting not sure if it went through though can you confirm if it did for me.

[CeeJay]

I tried submitting not sure if it went through though can you confirm if it did for me.

The file didnt come through

I received your last file submission for try of the week......so maybe try it again and if it doesnt work we will have a look into
what could be causing it. In the mean time you could email it o me. Im keen to have a look at the game!

[big ginger 8]

I've tried it twice and wasn't working I'll e-mail you.

[CeeJay]

I've tried it twice and wasn't working I'll e-mail you.

Got the email. What an awsome back and forth game!

Kallum and Kenji were trying to out do each other. Kenijs chip to himself try was awsome!

How fitting was it that the try that sealed it was a foot race between the two giant wingers!

Tough last minute loss but no shame in it. Must have been exciting to watch!

[big ginger 8]

Yeah definitely was thought I had it sewn up.

[Kage]

Any chance I you could email me a copy, if it's not put up as match of the week? I would like to watch some other teams besides my own.