Hi Folks, The Franchise Mode is ready for Beta Testing. The beta must be opted-into, so for now the retail release version will remain the same until beta-testing is complete. The Franchise mode is about 80-90% complete overall. I would like to add a bit more content as well, so please do not consider this a final build.

Requesting Bug Reports / Feedback / Ideas

Please post all Bug Reports, feedback and ideas in the Franchise Mode discussion forum here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/4/ Please Note: There will be bugs! Everybody who takes the time to leave feedback / suggestions / bug reports will be credited in the game as a Franchise Mode Beta Tester, either as your Steam username, or real name if you prefer. I welcome all ideas and suggestions. The Franchise Mode isn't quite complete, and I would like to add more content to the game, so please don't hesitate to make your voice heard.

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

FAQ / Important Notes

• The game has been transferred from XNA 4.0 to Monogame 3.7. This should increase compatibility and performance across the board.
• Mac and Linux builds are included in the Beta. They have been moved from FNA to Monogame 3.7 to increase compatibility.
• There will be bugs. Please consider that the build may crash and Franchise Saves may be lost. (Hopefully not!)
• Franchise save files may be outdated when further beta builds are released, or when the final version is released. I am not going to waste time on backwards compatibility for the Beta.
• I have no means to test the Mac / Linux builds personally. If they don't work initially, please make a post in the discussion forum and we will work together to get them up and running.
• "Can I stream / make a video of the Franchise Mode Beta?" Yes, all I ask is that you title the Stream / Video to include "BETA", or otherwise indicate to the viewers that it is not the final version.
• There may be font issues at certain resolutions. If you notice any, please take a screenshot of it and include it in a post along with the resolution you are using.
• Transferring from XNA to Monogame changed certain behaviors related to the audio. The Audio / Music volume levels may have changed.
• All Franchise Mode data is stored in plain text and can be altered. Be careful not to change the number of lines. I don't have a key for which value does which yet.
• The master list of Player Names, Crimes, Team names, etc. are all stored in plain text and can be altered. Please avoid non-standard symbols or characters, as this may cause issues for the game.
• You will also notice some minor changes to other game modes, e.g. Exhibition Mode. However, regardless of the fact the Franchise Mode uses a stat system, the gameplay of the other modes will remain intact and preserved.
• I am looking for ideas for what new Steam Achievements you folks would like to see in the game.
• Some of the other countries player names have been ran through Google translator... so... if you see anything that seems really wrong, please report it.
• Because of limitations of the font, certain characters won't have the umlauts or accents that they should. I am looking into ways to fix this issue.
• There likely may be a price increase that coincides with the release of the final build of the Franchise Mode.

Console Port Update: Super Blood Hockey is guaranteed coming to the Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch port is 99% likely to happen, I am just working on the business end of things related to it as of present. PS4 may happen as well. I don't have release dates yet, but I am trying to move things along as quickly as I can. I hope you folks enjoy the Franchise Mode Beta! :D If you encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact me or make a post about it. I will likely have to sleep a few hours after posting this announcement, but I will get back to you within 24 hours. - Loren

[ 2018-10-29 15:55:22 CET ] [ Original post ]