BIG NEWS!

[Deleted]

There are lots of interesting changes on the way to the COTGonline system in the next month or so.

First off, the "Create-A-Character" system will be coming into play soon. This system is being developed and we hope to release it to the public shortly. "Stock art" is being created at a fast pace by resident artist Werner Mueck and so far things look great! More details on this system are on the way.

Secondly, in an effort to make way for other new and exciting features, the current "Rankings" system will be eliminated, streamlining the system to make room for exciting new features such as "Create-A-Character." This will also help us simplify the Stat Tracker interface, as well. Keep in mind that you'll still be able to use the Win-Loss standings pages on the Stat Tracker and none of your current records will be lost.

Also, with the Promoter magazine going Online in January of 2009, we're planning to display color cover art, featured articles, and much more exciting Promoter content on the front page of COTGonline. This means the current "DSPN" homepage will be replaced by a "Promoter Online" homepage. With the current Rankings system being eliminated, it makes way for the long-standing Promoter Rankings to be displayed on the COTGonline homepage.

An example of yet another new feature that will be implemented for your enjoyment through COTGonline is the Battle Royal Simulator. This amazing new program will take into account important Battle Royal info such as a wrestlers weight, strength, brawling ability, and ability to "skin the cat."

With Filsinger Games proudly displaying Champions of the Galaxy at the gaming industry's biggest convention, Gen Con Indy, in August, we're looking to tighten up the COTGonline system, add as much exciting content as we can come up with, and make it as new user friendly as possible. As always, thanks to you the loyal COTG fans who have been along for the ride so far.

The future looks bright ahead!


~ :-Xsk

[Thunder]

Woo! I simply cannot wait for this feature. Thanks for the update!

[jmello]

Jul 22, 2008 9:22:11 GMT -5 @osk said:

Secondly, in an effort to make way for other new and exciting features, the current "Rankings" system will be eliminated, streamlining the system to make room for exciting new features such as "Create-A-Character." This will also help us simplify the Stat Tracker interface, as well. Keep in mind that you'll still be able to use the Win-Loss standings pages on the Stat Tracker and none of your current records will be lost.

I've got to be honest, I'm going to miss the rankings. I'm a little disappointed because I won't be using the create-a-character format, since I don't usually use any bootlegs. In other words, with the exception of the Promoter going on-line, IMO, there is a better way to spend time on the upgrading of the online feature, for instance more official game sets!

If you're truly going to do away with the rankings, is there anyway we can get the rankings formulas off of you?

[Fringe]

Cool. Any chance of eliminating the 'Set Working Dates'. This is a very annoying feature and IMO, Online would be better w/o.

[Thunder]

Wait, I took that to mean that we were losing the rankings they put on the front page of the stat tracker...are we losing the ability to go in and use 'personalities' to rank wrestlers? That would be...unfortunate. I use the rankings system exclusively and hardly ever look at the win-loss section as I sort my matches by tags(Heavyweight and Interplanetary). Losing that ability would be crushing to me.

[Deleted]

We totally understand that the Rankings feature was a big part of COTGonline and some people will miss it. However, I've got to stress how much the system itself will become more streamlined with the removal of that feature.

As for "Create-A-Character," it won't only be for bootlegs. It will allow people to edit/modify existing characters as well.

As for adding more game sets, it's our #1 goal for the rest of 2008 to get the entire COTGonline system as tight, bug-free, and new user friendly as possible as we are now beginning to seriously market Champions of the Galaxy to new audiences. But that doesn't mean you still won't see the re-release of WarGames, the aCe insert set, and possibly POW later this year.




~ :-Xsk

[Thunder]

Man, that's rough. If I had known this a month ago I actually may not have renewed my subscription. One of the greatest aspects of the game was being able to do custom rankings based on match tags. Oh well, thanks for being upfront and honest about it though.

[Fringe]

Jul 22, 2008 10:50:34 GMT -5 graymar said:

I would like to be able to send a quick email to the promoter about his fed from the Online site.

Graymar

That would be interesting.

As for the rankings, I didn't use rankings in my feds before Online but it's kind of cool to look at them with Online. No big loss for me though.

My problem with the set work dates is that I'll create my card only to realize I didn't use the set work dates first. So then I have to go back and set work dates just to create a card over again. You have to input the date of the card anyway when you're in create a card. Maybe if set the work dates were only there for looking up past cards, it'd be cool. Having it get in my way of creating current cards is annoying though.

[Mr. Beefy]

Eh I'll miss the rankings but heck for aCe right now I'm only using Nemean Show or Computer Generated Results. It will really only affect the smaller titles for me, but I'll manage. I like having the Battle Royal Simulator I think that would be a great addition as well as making it possible to simulate matches like a handicap match or 4 on 4 for stable (even though you can do 3 against 3).

Online is basically the only way I can play 'regularly' I'm excited about the upcoming Create a Wrestler feature and have faith that the Online team know what they are doing with trimming the system.

[mortexdredd]

Wow. That's great news about the Battle Royal. I was just doing a battle royal this morning and had to actually use my hard copy cards. It will help greatly for my Galactic Rumble PVP