Draft Day Sports Basketball

FC · March 03, 2016, 03:59:56 PM

The latest patch for DDS:PB2016 (1.3) is now out.

http://www.wolverinestudios.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=222&t=21207

The game has been stable for me so far. It's been pretty refreshing after the bugfest that was/is DD College 3.

Speaking of which no news on the latest college release other than the vague possibilty that it will come out some time to coincide with March Madness.

Grim.Reaper · March 03, 2016, 07:06:26 PM

Thought I read somewhere the college game due out by end of March, but not sure....however, really haven't heard what the improvements will be.

I am hoping the pro game does turn out good and is supported further by the developer....this is about the time where in the past things would go quiet and anything remaining would be left for the next version...if they still show progress in the near future and less issues reported, I'll likely jump in.

Grim.Reaper · March 08, 2016, 09:28:48 PM

Looks like college game soon...still eager to see actual enhancements

http://www.wolverinestudios.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=227&t=21769

FC · March 09, 2016, 06:20:25 AM

I'm just hoping that it's stable and playable. The random display issues and crashing of the last one made it a bit of a nightmare. This was a shame because the core game was pretty good.

Also the v1.4 update is now out for the Pro version.

http://www.wolverinestudios.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=222&t=21207

FC · March 09, 2016, 12:38:58 PM

Some more info about the college game:

http://www.wolverinestudios.com/2016/03/09/draft-day-sports-college-basketball-2016/

Grim.Reaper · March 09, 2016, 06:51:13 PM

On the surface, doesn't seem like anything major, but if it is functional and more stable then past releases, still might be worth it...

KyzBP · March 09, 2016, 07:00:40 PM

Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 09, 2016, 06:51:13 PM
On the surface, doesn't seem like anything major, but if it is functional and more stable then past releases, still might be worth it...

I'm sure I'll pick it up. When the DDS:CB3 was working it was a really fun game. The graphics glitching just became too much.

Grim.Reaper · March 09, 2016, 07:08:16 PM

Quote from: KyzBP on March 09, 2016, 07:00:40 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 09, 2016, 06:51:13 PM
On the surface, doesn't seem like anything major, but if it is functional and more stable then past releases, still might be worth it...

When the DDS:CB3 was working it was a really fun game.

That's the key, really needs to come out very stable to restore faith in the company...I always seemed to suffer an issue later in a career, which was frustrating due to all the lost time....but maybe they are turning a corner, they claim to have included all the hard core players in the testing process.....hopefully they were thorough:)

KyzBP · March 09, 2016, 07:18:45 PM

My finger's are crossed.

FC · March 11, 2016, 10:14:49 AM

The college game is now released. You can download the main file and play it as a demo:

http://www.wolverinestudios.com/2016/03/11/experience-tournament-glory-in-dds-college-basketball-2016/

Grim.Reaper · March 11, 2016, 06:47:21 PM

I'll give the demo a chance....

KyzBP · March 12, 2016, 09:35:22 AM

Played a few minutes of the demo and like it so far. I stopped because without the Real World Mod it's hard to get any immersion, at least for me. I'll wait for the mod and then fire it up again. Call me crazy but I think this one may finally be the winner we've been hoping for.

Grim.Reaper · March 12, 2016, 09:54:12 AM

I have only played with the demo so far and no crashes...but unfortunately, the type of issues seen in the past usually came at the end of the season or in future seasons and the demo stops during the tournament. So can't really judge it yet, however I am leaning towards purchasing it and hoping things go well....I am also waiting for the real world mod, which I believe is supposed to be released today.

KyzBP · March 12, 2016, 10:23:32 AM

Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 12, 2016, 09:54:12 AM
I have only played with the demo so far and no crashes...but unfortunately, the type of issues seen in the past usually came at the end of the season or in future seasons and the demo stops during the tournament. So can't really judge it yet, however I am leaning towards purchasing it and hoping things go well....I am also waiting for the real world mod, which I believe is supposed to be released today.

I agree with the issues of the past. I'll play through the demo once the mod releases. By then a patch, if needed will be released and I'll feel better about purchasing.

After Michigan's upset over Indiana yesterday I'm chomping at the bit to play.

Who do you usually play as, Grim? I usually start as Northern Arizona, a small, C average school in a place I love visiting. I make my dream job Michigan of course.

I like that you can play as just about any school that can make the "Big Dance". It makes trying to take a small school into the Tourney a lot of fun.

Grim.Reaper · March 12, 2016, 10:32:50 AM

Quote from: KyzBP on March 12, 2016, 10:23:32 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 12, 2016, 09:54:12 AM
I have only played with the demo so far and no crashes...but unfortunately, the type of issues seen in the past usually came at the end of the season or in future seasons and the demo stops during the tournament. So can't really judge it yet, however I am leaning towards purchasing it and hoping things go well....I am also waiting for the real world mod, which I believe is supposed to be released today.

I agree with the issues of the past. I'll play through the demo once the mod releases. By then a patch, if needed will be released and I'll feel better about purchasing.

After Michigan's upset over Indiana yesterday I'm chomping at the bit to play.

Who do you usually play as, Grim? I usually start as Northern Arizona, a small, C average school in a place I love visiting. I make my dream job Michigan of course.

I like that you can play as just about any school that can make the "Big Dance". It makes trying to take a small school into the Tourney a lot of fun.

In the past I usually played as one of the big boys (i.e. Kentucky, Pitt, Duke, etc.), but if I do purchase will likely go with a smaller school to see if I can climb the ladder.

The part I hate about the demo is the fact it does not allow you to play a full season to see all aspects...the skeptic in me thinks that is purposeful because of end of season and career issues:)

Personally I like Fast Break College Basketball better (always seemed more stable and good features), but the developer seems to also disappear for long periods of time without any updates....although when he does update, he does it as part of the current version, versus making you buy a new version like Wolverine.