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New AFL Video Game - Wii - Q&A Thread
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LionMen
All Australian
Would love to see some screens.
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Wow that sounds amazing. I take back that -1 sale.
Fantasy draft career? Minigames? 70+ clubs?
+1 sale to the Wii game.
-1 sale to the PS3 game.
Fantasy draft career? Minigames? 70+ clubs?
+1 sale to the Wii game.
-1 sale to the PS3 game.
This sounds amazing!
70 teams, career mode and be a pro! Amazing that this has more features than the Big Ant edition. Can't wait for it!
70 teams, career mode and be a pro! Amazing that this has more features than the Big Ant edition. Can't wait for it!
I wasn't aware TRU BLU / HES were publishing both developers titles. Possible over sight on my part perhaps.
Interesting they allow one developer to spill features yet the other isn't allowed to say too much. Info MUST be close.
Both titles will sell rather well so I hope tru blu share the spoils..
Interesting they allow one developer to spill features yet the other isn't allowed to say too much. Info MUST be close.
Both titles will sell rather well so I hope tru blu share the spoils..
danielgopies
Draftee
- Jan 29, 2011
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- Collingwood
Are some screenshots going to be posted?
SugarShane
C12 H22 O11
melbournemartin
Brownlow Medallist
Wow, I'm very impressed. I'll be definitely getting the game on Wii as well as either a PC or 360 version!
While the gameplay might be a bit more arcadey, it seems as though the Wii has many more features outside of the actual games (career mode and such with proper trading and drafting etc). While in I suppose an ideal world you'd have one amazing game which incorperates the best elements from both games, I don't mind this at all. Hopefully with the Wii remote we'll finally have an interesting way of kicking for goal, not just some boring "stop the arrow when it reaches the centre of the timing bar" control.
Does this mean though that the game is made to be played with the camera behind the player's back and not a broadcast style camera? At least for when using the Wiimote and nunchuck?
While the gameplay might be a bit more arcadey, it seems as though the Wii has many more features outside of the actual games (career mode and such with proper trading and drafting etc). While in I suppose an ideal world you'd have one amazing game which incorperates the best elements from both games, I don't mind this at all. Hopefully with the Wii remote we'll finally have an interesting way of kicking for goal, not just some boring "stop the arrow when it reaches the centre of the timing bar" control.
Does this mean though that the game is made to be played with the camera behind the player's back and not a broadcast style camera? At least for when using the Wiimote and nunchuck?
Wicked Witches
Debutant
Hi Everyone,
We have had a stream of questions flow in via email which is great however I thought I would take the time to post some of the answers to those questions here. There is also one point I would like to clear up.
Firstly, there is not a "Be A Pro" mode. Our Career Mode is tied to a profile character who plays his career throughout your managed years. It is merely a foundation for our studio in case we are presented with the opportunity to create a "Be A Pro" mode. As mentioned, internally it is our favourite game mode so we would have liked to incorporate it into this title, however it was not possible for this title. Sorry for any confusion.
Competition Mode
Again, we are keen to release screenshots as soon as we can so that we can show off how awesome this game, so please be patient
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We have had a stream of questions flow in via email which is great however I thought I would take the time to post some of the answers to those questions here. There is also one point I would like to clear up.
Firstly, there is not a "Be A Pro" mode. Our Career Mode is tied to a profile character who plays his career throughout your managed years. It is merely a foundation for our studio in case we are presented with the opportunity to create a "Be A Pro" mode. As mentioned, internally it is our favourite game mode so we would have liked to incorporate it into this title, however it was not possible for this title. Sorry for any confusion.
Competition Mode
• Can play a normal season with just one team
• Can play the season with as many teams in the league as you like.
• No custom competitions
Career Mode• Can play the season with as many teams in the league as you like.
• No custom competitions
• If you start your career in the AFL and play well the board will have no reason to sack you and you can complete your entire career with the one team. Alternatively, you can start your career in the TAC Cup or the VFL and look to get job offers at the end of the season which will see you change clubs. The better you play the more job offers come your way. Do poorly and you will probably be disappointed with your job opportunities.
• Players progress, get older and retire.
• Yes, there is a Draft
• Yes you will be required to scout. A scout is one of the staff members you can hire. However, you do not need to actively send them out to different locations during the season. They are professionals and they know what they are doing. The scout will help reveal information like player potential and club loyalty. This is useful in both trading and drafting. In trading you might be able to get a bargain if a player is not very loyal to a club. In drafting the scout will help ensure you use your draft picks wisely as a player with greater potential will train up their attributes much faster. The more you spend the more information you receive but be careful not to blow all your budget on your scout as you will have to juggle other key financial aspects and staffing requirements.
• Rookies are on our club lists but you cannot list mature age rookies or international rookies specifically. If they are on the club list for 2011 you will find them there.
Gameplay• Players progress, get older and retire.
• Yes, there is a Draft
• Yes you will be required to scout. A scout is one of the staff members you can hire. However, you do not need to actively send them out to different locations during the season. They are professionals and they know what they are doing
. The scout will help reveal information like player potential and club loyalty. This is useful in both trading and drafting. In trading you might be able to get a bargain if a player is not very loyal to a club. In drafting the scout will help ensure you use your draft picks wisely as a player with greater potential will train up their attributes much faster. The more you spend the more information you receive but be careful not to blow all your budget on your scout as you will have to juggle other key financial aspects and staffing requirements.• Rookies are on our club lists but you cannot list mature age rookies or international rookies specifically. If they are on the club list for 2011 you will find them there.
• There are 4 types of kicks: drop punts, torpedos, snaps or check sides and grubbers.
• There is only one type of handball but the further you try and handball the more elevation it will receive.
• There are different meters on screen but the game works without them and can be turned on or off in the options.
• Rucking is different to the previous AFL games.
• New commentary from Dennis Cometti and Brian Taylor.
• There is no online play!
• Camera can be set behind the players back (which seems to be the preferred way in this studio) or a more traditional broadcast style plus a few other options.
Miscellaneous • There is only one type of handball but the further you try and handball the more elevation it will receive.
• There are different meters on screen but the game works without them and can be turned on or off in the options.
• Rucking is different to the previous AFL games.
• New commentary from Dennis Cometti and Brian Taylor.
• There is no online play!
• Camera can be set behind the players back (which seems to be the preferred way in this studio) or a more traditional broadcast style plus a few other options.
• The NAB Cup is in its 2011 format however you will not be allowed to play with GWS Giants. As mentioned this decision is outside our control.
• There is not a create a team feature. There is a team editor so if you are really keen to load up a team with all your favourite players you can do that although it's really so you can keep a clubs playing list up to date.
• We are not allowed any retired players. We did push for legendary teams etc but the final decision on this matter was outside our control.
• There is not a create a team feature. There is a team editor so if you are really keen to load up a team with all your favourite players you can do that although it's really so you can keep a clubs playing list up to date
. • We are not allowed any retired players. We did push for legendary teams etc but the final decision on this matter was outside our control.
Again, we are keen to release screenshots as soon as we can so that we can show off how awesome this game, so please be patient
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HBK619
Brownlow Medallist
- Dec 5, 2006
- 21,762
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- AFL Club
- Richmond
- Other Teams
- Melbourne Victory, Storm and United
I can understand the no online play with Nintendo's terrible online structure. I'm guessing it's more or less the same thing to do with the no DLC too.Career Mode• If you start your career in the AFL and play well the board will have no reason to sack you and you can complete your entire career with the one team. Alternatively, you can start your career in the TAC Cup or the VFL and look to get job offers at the end of the season which will see you change clubs. The better you play the more job offers come your way. Do poorly and you will probably be disappointed with your job opportunities.
• Players progress, get older and retire.
• Yes, there is a Draft
• Yes you will be required to scout. A scout is one of the staff members you can hire. However, you do not need to actively send them out to different locations during the season. They are professionals and they know what they are doing
• There is no online play!
• Camera can be set behind the players back (which seems to be the preferred way in this studio) or a more traditional broadcast style plus a few other options.
Interesting that the behind the back camera view is the one for this game yet over on the PS3/PC/360 it 'just didn't work'. Definitely tells me that the gameplay and controls (probably via the wiimote) influence the game and how it plays a lot more.
Liking the season modes with TAC Cup and VFL sides, might have to try that out, always love playing from the scrubs through to the big leagues, will enjoy being Coburgs coach then moving onto the Tiges.
melbournemartin
Brownlow Medallist
I'd love it if you have to flick the Wiimote for a shot on goal and that determines how accurate the shot is (as well as the player's skill of course). You could then perhaps hold the B button and swing it to the left or right to do a checkside or banana respectively. I'd probably prefer a behind the back camera because as a player you're almost always looking forward and the side on camera, unless it's pulled right back, doesn't allow you to see 70 metres ahead.
SugarShane
C12 H22 O11
So does this mean GWS are part of the NAB Cup but unplayable? Or is the 18th team just a custom team?
Hi Ray
Just curious if you and your team looked at implementing pointer controls for positioning your team mates in the game, similar to how Pro Evo does on the Wii.
In my mind, AFL would be the perfect game for this control method. Being able to direct other players exactly where and when you want them to lead or to drop back into space in defense to cut off the opposition forwards would add a ton of depth to the gameplay. The only drawback would be that you would need a camera view that with quite a distant zoom, but I think the positives would far outweigh the negatives.
Anyway, as I said above, just curious if you guys looked at this method.
Just curious if you and your team looked at implementing pointer controls for positioning your team mates in the game, similar to how Pro Evo does on the Wii.
In my mind, AFL would be the perfect game for this control method. Being able to direct other players exactly where and when you want them to lead or to drop back into space in defense to cut off the opposition forwards would add a ton of depth to the gameplay. The only drawback would be that you would need a camera view that with quite a distant zoom, but I think the positives would far outweigh the negatives.
Anyway, as I said above, just curious if you guys looked at this method.
This version is also looking interesting, I guess I'll buy bother versions.
I have one question are all players in the different leagues licensed ie: real players or made up names? I didn't spot it in posts, also keen to see some sort of screen shot.
I have one question are all players in the different leagues licensed ie: real players or made up names? I didn't spot it in posts, also keen to see some sort of screen shot.
Indeed it is, sorry and I miss read that the first time.
That's a lot of players to be included, for a first AFL game on the Wii this seems to be a big entry. Looks like the Wii will get a use again after all.
Now it seems I'm like I'll be getting two versions of AFL and have no time to watch the footy, better buy an extra TV so I can do both.
That's a lot of players to be included, for a first AFL game on the Wii this seems to be a big entry. Looks like the Wii will get a use again after all.
Now it seems I'm like I'll be getting two versions of AFL and have no time to watch the footy, better buy an extra TV so I can do both.
The fact this supports the GC controller is what i wanted to hear. So many potentially great games dont allow it (looking at you Donkey Kong Country Returns) so the fact you are catering for gamers who dont like to waggle (le sigh) makes me smile.
It will never be better then Aussie Rules on the NES, but dammit being second to that is an honor, not a negative
It will never be better then Aussie Rules on the NES, but dammit being second to that is an honor, not a negative
