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Some suggestions from average Joe...

PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2020 3:30 pm
by Invisible Witness
I'm fairly new to the game (both DDS:PF and real NFL) and still learning how it works but I'd like to share a few points/suggestions that could improve game experience imo.
1) Ability to see my Offensive/Defensive packages during the game.
- When I'm playing out my game I don't remember all of my Off. packages. It would be nice to have access to them during the game.
2) Ability to see players numbers in the box score.
Right now in the box score I can see only their names but no numbers. I watch my games in 2D so all I can see it's numbers and that's how I memorize some plays but I can't refer to them in a box score cause ...there is no numbers next to player's name.
3) Play by Play option -Ability to see what formation was used.
Right now Play by Play option let us see what happened during that play but it doesn't tell us what formations were used. That info could be accessed from Play Analysis but I wish it was added to Play by Play so everything it would be in one place. There is plenty room on the right side for that.
4) Ability to see Player's profile during the game.
While watching 2D action some player impressed me with his speed. I'd like too see his ratings during the game before I forget who he was.
5) Ability to see Player's condition during the game.
I'm not sure if players conditions is affecting the game play but if I see that my RB is really tired then I'd like to give him a rest for few snaps.
6) Ability to make subs instead of AI making those for you.
I'd like to be the only one calling subs on my team. Few times I had some crucial plays coming up for my RB and AI decided to bring in my back up RB. Annoying.
7) Last Play Box expanded info
Sometimes it would be nice to find out who provided a key block or created a nice opening for our RB. Just for immersion of the game.
8) Add % under receiving stats
Can't find catches % for my receivers
9) Add QB % during the game
10) Add Catches Allowed stat during the game
I'd like to see during the game that stat so I can have better "view" of my CB's performance.
11) Emails from coaching staff.
Add top players stats for that team we are about to face next so we can get a better idea who the individual threats are. (Put in brackets their overall ranking# in the league as reference)
12) Have a look at 2 point conv. success rate.
Since this is only "a game" I find my self most of the time going for 2 points after a touchdown and I'd say about 90% of the time I'm successful. Seems high to me but then again it's hard to tell since teams in NFL mostly go for a kick.
13) 2D graphic improvements
What I love about your game is ability to see your play unfold in 2D. That being said there is still room for improvement. Right now it's really hard to see if great defensive play or a key block was made. Maybe you could space out those player bubbles a bit? If not then go back to my #7 suggestion.
Player's bubble outside turning yellow after the catch is inconsistent.
Wide open players not making a catch.
For special teams when I'm attempting a field goal could you set up some kind of target in the endzone that the bar has to reach/land on? This way I could tell from 2D if FG was a success.

I'm pretty sure coding 2D must be really hard and time consuming so I will not mention other imperfections.
14) Ability to modify field for playoffs.
Add some clear logos to the field that won't be visible during a regular season game but make them visible during playoffs. Something that says the year what stage and conference.
15) Abbreviations - Please have all abbreviations explained In game. So many stats and abbreviations I don't think average Joe would understand them.

Now I only played 6 regular season games so far so I haven't even experienced free agency and draft so possibly more comments to follow.
All in all great product you got here that I'm sure one day will turn into a Beast sim !
BTW: Can't wait for 2021 version with brand new interface.

Re: Some suggestions from average Joe...

PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 4:41 am
by AKH
thanks for the feedback - there are some good suggestions there, that we will keep in mind as we work toward 2021 :)