Footium Bi-Weekly Update
Playtest Italy Learnings
Playtest Italy gave us a wealth of insight. While we had some achievements, we also faced challenges that have been highlighted by our community. Your feedback is crucial, and we are dedicated to refining the Footium experience based on these takeaways.
Critical Areas of Focus:
The Zombie Teams Bug Challenge: A significant bug was noted during the playtest involving 'zombie teams'. Due to an error, these teams maintained a condition level of 40–50 rather than deteriorating to 20 as intended. This unfairly advantaged these teams. We acknowledge the oversight, are addressing it, and are implementing steps to ensure rigorous testing to prevent such instances in the future.
Data Deep Dive - Key Takeaways from Playtest Italy:
Condition & Balancing: We've realized that some tactical choices players made had unintended consequences on team ratings. This needs clarity, so we're aiming to enhance our UI/UX presentation to assist players in making informed decisions.
Penalties Data: Out of 990 games, there were 232 penalties. The conversion rate stood at 65%, aligning with real-world football stats.
Underdog Teams Analysis: In matches where there was a significant disparity in team ratings, the dominant team secured victories in 47 out of 50 instances.
Goal Distribution: Centre Forwards (CFs) were the top scorers with 26% of total goals. Although there were some unexpected goal rates from certain positions, our data mostly resonated with our game design. An identified bug affecting away teams has already been addressed.
Community Dynamics & Our Stance: We've observed a rise in toxic interactions in Footium discussions. Our commitment is to maintain a community where every participant feels valued and respected. Toxic behaviors that go against our ethos will be dealt with firmly to ensure a wholesome environment.
Enhancing Our Communication Strategy: Feedback regarding the length and engagement levels of our articles is duly noted. We're evolving our approach to include a balance of detailed articles and informative mini-videos to engage our audience better.
Positive Highlights from Playtest Italy: Amidst the challenges, there were significant positives. Our new match engine showcased robust performance without hitches. Engagement levels saw a boost compared to prior playtests, likely due to our revamped prize systems that incentivized gameplay.
Our Forward Strategy:
Specialized Playtesting: We're thinking of organizing smaller, more focused testing groups to gather nuanced feedback.
Emphasis on Game Balancing: We'll be working on multiple game facets, especially UI/UX and the dynamics of player conditions.
The Footium Q4 Update: A comprehensive overview of what's in store for Footium is on the horizon.
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