FOF: Would you buy a new version if it didn't have multiplayer?

Kodos · 06-04-2009, 01:38 PM

Poll to come.

Kodos · 06-04-2009, 01:42 PM

Basically, just trying to see how many people care about multiplayer enough that they can't go back to just singleplayer.

lordscarlet · 06-04-2009, 01:44 PM

I voted #3 and #4. I'm pretty sure I would never play it unless it were web based.

lordscarlet · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

dola: obviously there are a lot of single player people that would never visit FOFC.

Ben E Lou · 06-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

dola: obviously there are a lot of single player people that would never visit FOFC.

I believe this is the correct answer. I suspect that FOF is like every other PC game in that the great majority of customers never touch MP and rarely/never visit an online forum discussing the game. And even among *this* group, I suspect that of the potential buyers, there would be more "I would buy it if it didn't have MP" responses.

Logan · 06-04-2009, 01:53 PM

Yes if it means a better single player experience. It hasn't progressed nearly enough in years.

Schmidty · 06-04-2009, 02:06 PM

I wouldn't play it either way if it didn't significantly change the overall feel of the last 2. I'm sick of the bare-bones interface and lack of any personality in the game.

Capital · 06-04-2009, 02:06 PM

I voted for single player as that's my favored choice to play - right now I would just settle for a new quality text sim football game.

I'm sure that there's some very good multi-player leagues but the vast majority I have tried fizzled somewhat quickly.

molson · 06-04-2009, 02:06 PM

Definitely, and if the advancements and new features were focused on multiplayer, I wouldn't buy it.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-04-2009, 02:14 PM

Very limited interest in another FOF in general, zero interest in multiplayer whatsoever.

The amount of focus I perceive on multiplayer reduces the chances I would purchase at this point, as it seems difficult at best to serve two different masters well.

DaddyTorgo · 06-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I believe this is the correct answer. I suspect that FOF is like every other PC game in that the great majority of customers never touch MP and rarely/never visit an online forum discussing the game. And even among *this* group, I suspect that of the potential buyers, there would be more "I would buy it if it didn't have MP" responses.

does that mean that as a SP-only person who found this forum I am the exception? Cool!

Icy · 06-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Yes, i'm not that interested on multiplayer as it becomes soon less of a football sim and more of a "let's see who can find how to exploit the engine and keep the secret for himself".

I really miss a football sim deep and challenging enough to play SP while feeling immersed in my own universe through news, interaction with players/coaches/owners, etc.

RedKingGold · 06-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Absolutely.

Any Solecismic football (and probably any sport) related product is a day one purchase for me.

I don't think there's any other kind of game/simulation where I'd say that. Everything else I usually wait for impressions/try the demo.

Ben E Lou · 06-04-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

does that mean that as a SP-only person who found this forum I am the exception? Cool!

Well, everyone at this forum was SP-only for about 5 years.

I'd guess that everyone who plays FOF and frequents this forum probably fits into the category of "exception" when you look at the FOF customer base as a whole.

DaddyTorgo · 06-04-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

Well, everyone at this forum was SP-only for about 5 years.

I'd guess that everyone who plays FOF and frequents this forum probably fits into the category of "exception" when you look at the FOF customer base as a whole.

why do you hate me? why can't i be special?!?!?!

*haha

Samdari · 06-04-2009, 03:14 PM

For completeness sake, there should be some "yes, but I prefer multiplayer"

Just another poll designer trying to rig the outcome.

MJ4H · 06-04-2009, 03:16 PM

Pretty much the only thing that will get me on board is a 2D or better display of the actual game.

tarcone · 06-04-2009, 03:22 PM

I voted No. But I would love to see some upgrades to the game all the way around.

Young Drachma · 06-04-2009, 04:34 PM

I care more about expansion than I do MP. But if the interface were say, as easy to use as OOTP (I know, how often does one cite that as the example of usability excellence) then I'd probably be more inclined to care.

View Poll Results: Would you buy the next FOF if it didn't have multiplayer?
Yes.	34	47.22%
Maybe, if the cpu teams were more difficult to beat than they are now.	8	11.11%
No.	22	30.56%
No, but I wouldn't buy it if it did have multiplayer either	6	8.33%
Obligatory trout option.	5	6.94%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

06-04-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Basically, just trying to see how many people care about multiplayer enough that they can't go back to just singleplayer. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 06-04-2009 at 01:46 PM.

06-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#7
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I wouldn't play it either way if it didn't significantly change the overall feel of the last 2. I'm sick of the bare-bones interface and lack of any personality in the game. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

06-04-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Very limited interest in another FOF in general, zero interest in multiplayer whatsoever. The amount of focus I perceive on multiplayer reduces the chances I would purchase at this point, as it seems difficult at best to serve two different masters well. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 06-04-2009 at 02:15 PM.

06-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#12
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Yes, i'm not that interested on multiplayer as it becomes soon less of a football sim and more of a "let's see who can find how to exploit the engine and keep the secret for himself". I really miss a football sim deep and challenging enough to play SP while feeling immersed in my own universe through news, interaction with players/coaches/owners, etc. __________________

06-04-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	I voted #3 and #4. I'm pretty sure I would never play it unless it were web based. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

06-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	dola: obviously there are a lot of single player people that would never visit FOFC. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

06-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Yes if it means a better single player experience. It hasn't progressed nearly enough in years.

06-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I voted for single player as that's my favored choice to play - right now I would just settle for a new quality text sim football game. I'm sure that there's some very good multi-player leagues but the vast majority I have tried fizzled somewhat quickly.

06-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#9
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Definitely, and if the advancements and new features were focused on multiplayer, I wouldn't buy it.

06-04-2009, 02:31 PM	#13
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Absolutely. Any Solecismic football (and probably any sport) related product is a day one purchase for me. I don't think there's any other kind of game/simulation where I'd say that. Everything else I usually wait for impressions/try the demo. Last edited by RedKingGold : 06-04-2009 at 02:32 PM.

06-04-2009, 03:14 PM	#16
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	For completeness sake, there should be some "yes, but I prefer multiplayer" Just another poll designer trying to rig the outcome. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

06-04-2009, 03:16 PM	#17
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Pretty much the only thing that will get me on board is a 2D or better display of the actual game. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

06-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#18
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I voted No. But I would love to see some upgrades to the game all the way around.

06-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#19
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I care more about expansion than I do MP. But if the interface were say, as easy to use as OOTP (I know, how often does one cite that as the example of usability excellence) then I'd probably be more inclined to care. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

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