EBM Sports: Football - Development Blog

EBM Sports · 11-19-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi guys!

I wanted to drop a note to the forum to announce that I've started a development blog for a future football text sim simply titled EBM Sports: Football. You can find the first entry by visiting my site at http://www.ebmsports.com

As you will see from the blog, the expected release date for the game isn't until next year, but since I've already put in four months of work on the sim engine and am moving onto other parts of the game, I felt that it would be in my best interests to publically detail the design and development process. By doing this, I feel that I can solicit comments and suggestions from the public along the way and have your opinions influence the direction of development. If you have an interest in following along, I encourage you check in every week and take part in the discussion.

Thanks,
Todd
(VPI97)

Pumpy Tudors · 11-19-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBM Sports

Hi guys!

I wanted to drop a note to the forum to announce that I've started a development blog for a future football text sim simply titled EBM Sports: Football. You can find the first entry by visiting my site at http://www.ebmsports.com

As you will see from the blog, the expected release date for the game isn't until next year, but since I've already put in four months of work on the sim engine and am moving onto other parts of the game, I felt that it would be in my best interests to publically detail the design and development process. By doing this, I feel that I can solicit comments and suggestions from the public along the way and have your opinions influence the direction of development. If you have an interest in following along, I encourage you check in every week and take part in the discussion.

Thanks,
Todd
(VPI97)

You saved yourself with the "(VPI97)" line. I was about to rip you a new one.

Good luck on the game's development!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-19-2007, 01:21 PM

How will this game compare to Maximum Football?

wade moore · 11-19-2007, 01:25 PM

I will follow this closely, looking forward to it Todd!

Atocep · 11-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

How will this game compare to Maximum Football?

The customization will be customizable by the user.

Quote:

Hi guys!

I wanted to drop a note to the forum to announce that I've started a development blog for a future football text sim simply titled EBM Sports: Football. You can find the first entry by visiting my site at http://www.ebmsports.com

As you will see from the blog, the expected release date for the game isn't until next year, but since I've already put in four months of work on the sim engine and am moving onto other parts of the game, I felt that it would be in my best interests to publically detail the design and development process. By doing this, I feel that I can solicit comments and suggestions from the public along the way and have your opinions influence the direction of development. If you have an interest in following along, I encourage you check in every week and take part in the discussion.

Thanks,
Todd
(VPI97)

Best of luck. It'll be good to see another football sim on the market.

EBM Sports · 11-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

How will this game compare to Maximum Football?

In no way, shape or form.

albionmoonlight · 11-19-2007, 01:50 PM

Looking forward to it.

Atocep · 11-19-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBM Sports

Thanks for the encouragement, guys.

In no way, shape or form.

So your release version won't be 2.0? Thats pretty unoriginal.

sabotai · 11-19-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBM Sports

Thanks for the encouragement, guys.

In no way, shape or form.

No Beer Tent, No Buy!!

Young Drachma · 11-19-2007, 02:30 PM

I love that you have a kid in a Phillipsburg HS Stateliners practice jersey on there.

Good luck!

Marc Vaughan · 11-19-2007, 02:35 PM

I look forward to seeing the game out in the wild

marshall881 · 11-19-2007, 02:37 PM

Best of Luck!
This sounds very promising!!

Toddzilla · 11-19-2007, 02:58 PM

I find the lack of orange and maroon on your website disturbing.

SteveMax58 · 11-19-2007, 03:40 PM

Best of luck Todd...looking forward to following along.

Dutch · 11-19-2007, 04:12 PM

If you have never been to IHOF or GEFL, check out the almanac's there. Those are works of art that should give you a sense for the attention to detail that Todd is capable of delivering.

I was concerned with Todd's project being overwelmed by his work and real life, but 4 months of work has already been done says that this project could very well become reality.

Good luck, Todd, the text-sim community is pulling for ya!

Cringer · 11-19-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

You saved yourself with the "(VPI97)" line. I was about to rip you a new one.

Good luck on the game's development!

My thoughts exactly. If it was right or wrong I don't know, but I was kind of offended some jackass would come on here and post this. Then I saw it was VPI and it all went away. Very cool VPI, best of luck.

Coder · 11-19-2007, 04:20 PM

This isn't just any run-o-the-mill forum lurker (i.e. me) coming out with news of an upcoming sports sim.. this is the legendary VPI... very promising indeed

Looks very interesting.. I was wondering, on the site you're talking about having college and high-school "modules" as a future concept.. does this mean that you would, possibly, be able to run all "levels" in the same universe? i.e. no separate games, with import/export files back and forth, but a common database?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-19-2007, 04:24 PM

Best of luck. I'll be eagerly following along with the development process.

Emiliano · 11-19-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBM Sports

Hi guys!

I wanted to drop a note to the forum to announce that I've started a development blog for a future football text sim simply titled EBM Sports: Football. You can find the first entry by visiting my site at http://www.ebmsports.com

As you will see from the blog, the expected release date for the game isn't until next year, but since I've already put in four months of work on the sim engine and am moving onto other parts of the game, I felt that it would be in my best interests to publically detail the design and development process. By doing this, I feel that I can solicit comments and suggestions from the public along the way and have your opinions influence the direction of development. If you have an interest in following along, I encourage you check in every week and take part in the discussion.

Thanks,
Todd
(VPI97)

Best of luck Todd! The more football sims on the market, the better.

Emiliano · 11-19-2007, 04:31 PM

Just read the list of features: very, very interesting.

Icy · 11-19-2007, 05:11 PM

Best of luck, i'll be following this for sure.

st.cronin · 11-19-2007, 07:04 PM

My curiosity was not piqued until I read this:

http://www.ebmsports.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22

Truly, this could be the holy grail...

theclassic · 11-19-2007, 07:17 PM

I remember when you made an Almanac for FOF 2K1. I was also briefly in the GEFL. You have a lot of skills, and great ideas. I will be following this project closely.

Radii · 11-19-2007, 07:49 PM

wow! I dunno if this is something that most of you guys knew about, but, not following IHOF this is brand new to me. I wish you the best, VPI, and will be following closely along.

Buccaneer · 11-19-2007, 07:53 PM

This is a potential dream come true. I may finally get to play a football text sim that I actually like.

Raiders Army · 11-19-2007, 08:02 PM

Good luck. I look forward to purchasing this not only to support the FOFC community but also to support football developers.

Kodos · 11-19-2007, 09:29 PM

Knowing firsthand what Todd brought to IHOF and GEFL, this is a very exciting development for football text sims.

BYU 14 · 11-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Wow, this could be Football nirvana, best of luck Todd!

TLK · 11-20-2007, 08:09 AM

This sounds excellent...

flere-imsaho · 11-20-2007, 08:53 AM

Best of luck!

TCY Junkie · 11-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Can I pre-order the pro and college game yet. I am leaning towards getting the high school game too.

Best of luck

korme · 11-20-2007, 11:39 AM

Holy crap VPI is behind this... I'm pretty sure I would buy anything VPI sold me sight unseen.

EBM Sports · 11-28-2007, 01:38 PM

FYI,

The second blog entry was posted last night and deals with offensive philosophies and playcalling.

http://www.ebmsports.com/

Apathetic Lurker · 11-28-2007, 02:24 PM

no screenies?

EBM Sports · 11-28-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apathetic Lurker

no screenies?

Not yet...it will probably be a few more months until I'm ready to post any screenshots that resemble the finished product.

Terps · 11-29-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I love that you have a kid in a Phillipsburg HS Stateliners practice jersey on there.

Good luck!

Just noticed that... That's where I went to school.

Northwood_DK · 11-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Time to BUMP this as Todd updated the front page a few days ago.

EBM Sports: A sports text-sim company.

RedKingGold · 11-30-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northwood_DK

Time to BUMP this as Todd updated the front page a few days ago.

EBM Sports: A sports text-sim company.

GREAT bump.

Good to hear it's full-speed ahead again.

11-19-2007, 02:30 PM	#10
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I love that you have a kid in a Phillipsburg HS Stateliners practice jersey on there. Good luck! __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods Last edited by Young Drachma : 11-19-2007 at 02:30 PM.

11-19-2007, 04:20 PM	#17
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	This isn't just any run-o-the-mill forum lurker (i.e. me) coming out with news of an upcoming sports sim.. this is the legendary VPI... very promising indeed Looks very interesting.. I was wondering, on the site you're talking about having college and high-school "modules" as a future concept.. does this mean that you would, possibly, be able to run all "levels" in the same universe? i.e. no separate games, with import/export files back and forth, but a common database? __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~ Last edited by Coder : 11-19-2007 at 04:27 PM.

11-19-2007, 04:24 PM	#18
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Best of luck. I'll be eagerly following along with the development process. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-19-2007, 04:31 PM	#20
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Just read the list of features: very, very interesting. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

11-19-2007, 05:11 PM	#21
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Best of luck, i'll be following this for sure. __________________

11-19-2007, 01:21 PM	#3
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	How will this game compare to Maximum Football?

11-19-2007, 01:50 PM	#7
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Looking forward to it.

11-19-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	I look forward to seeing the game out in the wild

11-19-2007, 02:37 PM	#12
marshall881 Mascot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee	Best of Luck! This sounds very promising!!

11-19-2007, 02:58 PM	#13
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I find the lack of orange and maroon on your website disturbing.

11-19-2007, 03:40 PM	#14
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	Best of luck Todd...looking forward to following along.

11-19-2007, 04:12 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	If you have never been to IHOF or GEFL, check out the almanac's there. Those are works of art that should give you a sense for the attention to detail that Todd is capable of delivering. I was concerned with Todd's project being overwelmed by his work and real life, but 4 months of work has already been done says that this project could very well become reality. Good luck, Todd, the text-sim community is pulling for ya!

11-19-2007, 07:04 PM	#22
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	My curiosity was not piqued until I read this: http://www.ebmsports.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22 Truly, this could be the holy grail... __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

11-19-2007, 07:17 PM	#23
theclassic n00b Join Date: Dec 2004	I remember when you made an Almanac for FOF 2K1. I was also briefly in the GEFL. You have a lot of skills, and great ideas. I will be following this project closely.

11-19-2007, 07:49 PM	#24
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	wow! I dunno if this is something that most of you guys knew about, but, not following IHOF this is brand new to me. I wish you the best, VPI, and will be following closely along.

11-19-2007, 07:53 PM	#25
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	This is a potential dream come true. I may finally get to play a football text sim that I actually like.

11-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#26
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Good luck. I look forward to purchasing this not only to support the FOFC community but also to support football developers.

11-19-2007, 09:29 PM	#27
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Knowing firsthand what Todd brought to IHOF and GEFL, this is a very exciting development for football text sims.

11-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#28
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Wow, this could be Football nirvana, best of luck Todd!

11-20-2007, 08:09 AM	#29
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	This sounds excellent...

11-20-2007, 08:53 AM	#30
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Best of luck!

11-20-2007, 11:36 AM	#31
TCY Junkie College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX	Can I pre-order the pro and college game yet. I am leaning towards getting the high school game too. Best of luck

11-20-2007, 11:39 AM	#32
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Holy crap VPI is behind this... I'm pretty sure I would buy anything VPI sold me sight unseen.

11-28-2007, 01:38 PM	#33
EBM Sports n00b Join Date: Aug 2007	FYI, The second blog entry was posted last night and deals with offensive philosophies and playcalling. http://www.ebmsports.com/

11-28-2007, 02:24 PM	#34
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	no screenies?

11-30-2008, 04:01 PM	#37
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	Time to BUMP this as Todd updated the front page a few days ago. EBM Sports: A sports text-sim company.

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