Tactics editor doodles

126594 Rasmus Rønn Nielsen, The Dudes 17 July 2012, 16:52

We're still working on the new match simulator (watch a preview on Youtube if you haven't already). We still have a ton to do, so we don't dare setting a release date yet. However, things are progressing nice and slowly.

In a previous blog post, we told about why we're making a new match simulator. One of the reasons is it enables us to also make a new improved tactics editor.

The tactics editor in particular has gotten a lot of attention the last couple of weeks. Needless to say, there are practically thousands of tiny design decisions that have to be made when designing a system like this. We do everything we can to give attention to each little detail. It's not a super fast process, but its worthwhile.

During the design and brainstorm process, I draw a lot. Here, you can see a little sample of some of the doodles I've produced while working on the tactics editor:

Doodles

As there are still many unanswered questions, I won't be going through the features of the new tactics editor in this blog post.

Hopefully, we're closer at having a complete design next week, so that we can tell you more about it.

Happy holidays :-)

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Default_logo zach, Fangs of Hell 17 July 2012, 16:57
coooooooolsmiley

143162 Or Keren, Nesher FC 17 July 2012, 16:59
I can't wait to see this!
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145107 Dean Sawyer, Halifax Town AFC 17 July 2012, 17:02
The match simulator looks awesome. And can't wait for the updated tactics editor.
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Default_logo Bored, Community Outcast 17 July 2012, 17:02
good stuff rasmus smiley

Default_logo azza, Yehyehyeh 17 July 2012, 17:05
coolsmiley

130507 Tarzan, Tragic Town AFC 17 July 2012, 17:06
man you like to draw! smiley

138674 All players transfer list come see, AFCWimbledon youth 17 July 2012, 17:13
Really good to see the effort you're putting in. smiley

122135 PanPan, Shandong Luneng 17 July 2012, 17:13
I can not see the videos T^T

Default_logo Spalding towns, Spalding towns 17 July 2012, 17:16
get it done before September and it will be gd

Default_logo Sir Cristiano Alex Ronaldo Ferguson, Toronto AC 17 July 2012, 17:20
cool smiley

Default_logo Manager of Northmuir Utd, Northmuir Utd 17 July 2012, 17:53
Just started playing and still trying to set tactics.It says to drag players onto pitch??
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151516 Sir Curtis, Curworld 17 July 2012, 17:59
Cool, thanks

Default_logo Di Matteo, Academi mølski 17 July 2012, 18:08
I Need this smiley

142253 james, Taylor Dream Team 17 July 2012, 18:19
The match simulator looks awesome. And can't wait for the updated tactics editor.

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wt r u taking about smiley
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143071 lee, Renspurs 17 July 2012, 18:21
keep up the good work guys impressive stuff.

Default_logo mazzo, FC thunderspurs 17 July 2012, 18:28
crikey, thats a lot of paper work m8 good luck with it, its looking good though.

145107 Dean Sawyer, Halifax Town AFC 17 July 2012, 18:38
wt r u taking about smiley

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The match simulator looks good, and I'm looking forward to the new tactics editor...

Default_logo dudey, the heebie jeebies 17 July 2012, 18:54
Just started playing and still trying to set tactics.It says to drag players onto pitch??

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You must have selected Carlos Tevez mode if you have to drag them on!!!

144674 STOPPED, Italy National Team 17 July 2012, 19:09
Tak for den lille 'update', dejligt at i skriver til os i ny og næ smiley

150955 Jamie Carragher, The Town 17 July 2012, 19:20
That looks like England's plan on how to win the world cup!

Default_logo Crum, IHM Gold 17 July 2012, 19:31
someone has a lot of free time

Default_logo havoc, Havocs boyz 17 July 2012, 20:46
i like this m8 it reminds me of LMA for the playstation i look 4ward to you getting this done so hurry up please

143963 ILYAS, PhaM FC 17 July 2012, 21:53
wow im looking forward to it.
you should upload more videos on youtube it helps to keep the players updated
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Default_logo J-Z, Arselona 17 July 2012, 22:23
wow

157286 Chaz, Frecheville Flyers FC 17 July 2012, 22:52
I hope you've fixed the playing area on the match sim smiley

Default_logo SIR RICHARD iii, Eco united 18 July 2012, 07:36
cool simulator fake doodles

156555 Rasmus Rønn Nielsen, The Dudes 18 July 2012, 09:27
wow im looking forward to it.
you should upload more videos on youtube it helps to keep the players updated

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I will when we have something new to show you smiley

Default_logo zach, Fangs of Hell 18 July 2012, 09:45
i can not wait for the new match simulator and this tactic editer!smileysmileysmileysmiley)smileysmiley

Default_logo Manager of Red Dragons fc, Red Dragons fc 18 July 2012, 11:50
thx i would love to compare it too fifa 12
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Default_logo Lane Cox, Longford Village 18 July 2012, 13:30
looks good i cant wait for the new match sim

Default_logo Manager of Joes gers, Joes gers 18 July 2012, 14:02
smiley really looking forward to the new features cant wait the sooner the better hurry hurry smiley

142665 Craig Henthorn, Brunel Wanderers 18 July 2012, 14:07
can you doodle a penguin wearing a fedora?

66944 DON SANTIAGO BERNABEU, INTER GOL CF 18 July 2012, 16:29
Hola desde España, algunas ideas para dar movilidad a los jugadores y poder hacer una tactica mas real:
1: definir las distancias a recorrer por cada jugador y los movimientos de ataque y defensa.
2: elegir lanzador de faltas y saques de esquina
3: definir las distancias entre lineas, ataque media defensa portero
ademas de esto. se podria definir mejor el valor de los jugadores por la edad y tiempo en activo mas las caracteristicas
ejemplo; 28 años momento algido de la carrera deportiva mas caro que principiante y jugador de 34 años que termina la carrera

Default_logo zach, Fangs of Hell 18 July 2012, 20:51
thx i would love to compare it too fifa 12

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it would be beast if it was like fifa 12
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Default_logo Manager of Moonshiners fc, Moonshiners fc 19 July 2012, 15:12
what about loanin out players ther younger ones need games

142468 Sid, Hottenham Topspurs 19 July 2012, 19:16
Looks amazing! Can't wait!

Default_logo Manager of Red Dragons fc, Red Dragons fc 19 July 2012, 20:42
it would be beast if it was like fifa 12

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i know a huge amount of people would know it i wish we could atually play the game and if u cant they simulate

Default_logo Ben Cragg, Chapmions XI 20 July 2012, 10:35
nice cant wait smiley

149029 wrighty, liverwright 20 July 2012, 12:00
Keep up the good work, looks a painstaking process taking up 100s of hours.............

158798 Sam, Omer City 20 July 2012, 16:39
Looks good

138172 Manolo Lama, Real Club Betis 23 July 2012, 12:14
OH YEAH MAN!!
thats fantastic smiley

Default_logo Crum, IHM Gold 24 July 2012, 21:58
I can't wait to see this!

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smurf

Default_logo Manager of Northmuir Utd, Northmuir Utd 25 July 2012, 21:54
New to this game.....how do I select a captain? It won't let me save new tactics until doing so

Default_logo noaksy, Yes noaksey 25 July 2012, 22:15
Looks good how long till the new match simulated will be ready