On May 2nd, we’re adding several new features: Random Draft, Rookie Scouting and Holdouts. These changes will add expanded realism and added challenge to the game. This is the first game-update release that was designed by our users in the Beta League. The Beta League is comprised of a select group of SportSims members who were invited to help design and test changes in the game. SportSims is thrilled to be at the cutting-edge of game design by opening it up to our users.
Random Draft
The new Random Draft will allow for ‘BUSTS’ in the early rounds and ‘GEMS‘ in the late rounds. That means that a player with a high potential may actually not pan out, and conversely a player who had low potential and was drafted in the 4th or 5th round may be a hall of fame starter. Now, the later round picks have definite value as the opportunity exists for acquiring a great player late in the Draft.
Rookie Scouting
What would make the SimDraft even more exciting? Scouting!
During the days before and up until the draft, you can Scout players to see what kind of “risk” they may be. There are four categories of player: Gem, Safe, Risk, and Bust.
Each team owner is given a fixed number of Scouting Reports, so you as the owner must strategically choose which players you wish to scout as you cannot scout the entire draft class.
Holdouts
Another new element that will released is “Holdouts.” Adding realism to your Roster, your late round Gems will demand a higher salary as they develop and realize their skill and contribution to your team. Your Salary Cap skills will be tested when you decide between keeping them or trading them away to make room in your Cap.
Thanks, Beta League!
For those of you who’ve not played for a while, come back and join us! And a sincere thank you to our 32 Beta League testers for their honest feedback and valuable input for this new addition to SportSims’ SimDraft and Roster management. We really appreciate their assistance.
If you are interested in being part of the Beta League, send in a Support Ticket and request it. Look for more updates and improvements coming from the Beta League and SportSims very soon.
