Sid Meier's SimGolf? (Also some questions)

[Varaosa]

Yush, i just wondering if this game is game like this? I just miss this game so much but, i still have that but, that not working my pc anymore.

There is so many good features what i like to have & see this kind of game so...

-Do game have multiprofile or slot to create multiple courses/worlds?

-Can you create own a player/manager at start?

-Can you play on your created golf field with out player?

-Can you create other players/visitor players & rename/custom them?

-Can you add custom portraits/avatars in your player & other players profile?

-Steam cloudy save?

-Any other modding support?


Thease was most wanted features & features that Sid Meier's SimGolf also have, hopefully there is in this game too. :3

[Varaosa]

Originally posted by tchuckss:

Yep, those workers are also in! Right now, there's the landscapers that go around building up the course based on your instructions. Later on they'll also take care of weeds and whatnot!

-Nice! ^^

[houlio44]

will this be a mac and PC or will it be just for PC?

also I might of read it earlier but maybe more clarification; will you have special visitors like in sim golf where you can buy more land or you can get a tournament going based on your course, or a person who reviews your golf course?

[Varaosa]

Originally posted by houlio44:

also I might of read it earlier but maybe more clarification; will you have special visitors like in sim golf where you can buy more land or you can get a tournament going based on your course, or a person who reviews your golf course?

-In orginal version there is all of thease if i remember.

[houlio44]

so is it going to be on mac or PC? or both?

[Varaosa]

Originally posted by houlio44:

so is it going to be on mac or PC? or both?

It's come pc for now, at least. I dunno Mac or Linux version jet. x3

[tchuckss]

Originally posted by houlio44:

will this be a mac and PC or will it be just for PC?

also I might of read it earlier but maybe more clarification; will you have special visitors like in sim golf where you can buy more land or you can get a tournament going based on your course, or a person who reviews your golf course?

It'll come for Mac, PC, and Linux. Thinking of a Switch version later on!

-Yes you'll have certain VIP visitors that can popup on your resort for a round or to endorse it, give it a review and whatnot.
-Same for having someone to review your course and give it a rating! So your course won't get automatically rated as you build it. You'll have a lot of data available regarding the holes, player performance etc. When you think you are ready, you can request a visit from the review committee person to check out the course and rate it. They'll visit, play a round, check out the installations, give their rating and the reason why. These visits will be arranged before it happens, so you'll have to schedule them and make sure everything is going ok for the big day.
-You'll be able to buy more land on some scenarios; in other scenarios, you'll be stuck with the land you start.
-You can also try and get your course included into a pro tournament, or host your own tournament for whatever cause etc. You'll be able to set the prize money and whatnot, to try and attract higher caliber visitors/golfers.

[Varaosa]

I dunno if course rating just can calculate by all visitors, that come & visit your course in one year & every year thease visitors feedback or avarage numbers of visitors course rating was player course rating.

Like x numbers visitors per year or avarage & their feedback (positive/negative) = course rating 1-5 start(s).

If player can create or edit players, you can add/remove meaby their "likes", what they like or not in golf course. Some can hate course if there is too much bunkers or water traps or meaby course not was enought clean.

Some meaby can like those or just service quality or chanlenges. Player have to choose or create course(s), that can fit every player person. If course was too chalenge, starter players can't improve there or get good scores, they left courses with negative feedback & come back in next year.

Or if courses was too chalenges, pro players not get enought chalenges there, they get all of time good scores there, that not mean then they don't like that but, it's harder to win pro players if there is none chalenges there, that can give change for basic players beat pro player in some courses when tournament is on.

[tchuckss]

Un, what I meant more is different kinds of ratings. You'd have the rating based on the golfer's feedback (basically, approval rate from their time playing and using the facilities), together with a professional rating (think Michelin Stars, but for Golf Resorts)

You'll also have it broken down based on golfer level, so you could have a firmer grasp on what type of golfer your course ranks better (Master golfers, beginner golfers etc)

Yes, likes and dislikes are something I'll be adding on the next batch of AI improvements. Things like decoration elements, types of grass, size of green/fairway etc will also be factored in.

Balancing the ratings and "enjoyment" of the different kinds of golfers will always be a challenge, and will be exploited in scenarios as well! Don't forget that if players don't enjoy the course, they won't sign up for membership, robbing you of some good source of money!

[Varaosa]

Originally posted by tchuckss:

Un, what I meant more is different kinds of ratings. You'd have the rating based on the golfer's feedback (basically, approval rate from their time playing and using the facilities), together with a professional rating (think Michelin Stars, but for Golf Resorts)

You'll also have it broken down based on golfer level, so you could have a firmer grasp on what type of golfer your course ranks better (Master golfers, beginner golfers etc)

Yes, likes and dislikes are something I'll be adding on the next batch of AI improvements. Things like decoration elements, types of grass, size of green/fairway etc will also be factored in.

Balancing the ratings and "enjoyment" of the different kinds of golfers will always be a challenge, and will be exploited in scenarios as well! Don't forget that if players don't enjoy the course, they won't sign up for membership, robbing you of some good source of money!

-Fine, good to know. Let's see this in action later when game released. :3

[tchuckss]

Hahaha yes! It's all spread on sticky notes on my desktop! This weekend will be a very decisive one on development, for reasons that will be disclosed as soon as it's done!

[Varaosa]

I just wondering if there is possible to have local multiplayer or someshort. When you create player, you can select if characher was AI or player. When you select another characher to "Player" -you can use this when you create new course into course manager or someshort but, also when you play match/touraments, you can play/control multiple players your self using thease player/profiles, what was set / created player. Also their skill changes/improves during the game or matchs/tournaments & their skill saved & you can use them also other courses, that you created or played.

This is also idea/point for this, when you create new course or player pre-ready course, you don't need to start over or create new player/manager everytime so, you can use current old one with out lose his/her skills. In story/career mode that can be other point then but, in other game build/freefroam modes. :3

[tchuckss]

Multiplayer is something I'm still exploring as a concept. The main idea I had was the possibility to invite people to come play on your course. The host would have the regular tools available at his disposal, and the guests would just be playing themselves, moving them around, playing the holes and whatnot. Could open some room for shenanigans like you go to take a stroke, and the host goes and lowers the hole so you can't hit it, puts some water around you, isolate your character somewhere etc.

Going off from your idea, I've toyed around with the idea of "assuming control" of NPC players on your golf course. Click on them, then press a button on the panel to assume control of their actions and whatnot. At least in a freeplay mode so you don't end up cheating your way through the scenarios haha!

For sure, I want you to be able to take your player profile and go on different courses, and even have him or her show up on your regular game. Say you created 4 players, and are using one on a scenario; the other 3 could show up on your scenario by chance etc.

[Varaosa]

Fine good to know. I just wondering about that if want play local multiplayer with own created charachers only but, i hope you can create unlimited numbers of players/profiles, also game profiles, that can create own courses. Not just using them into AI or create AI only. That way, you can play local multiplayer with out cheating or affect your gameplay, when play ready courses or freefroam mode. Just limit some features that not effect charachers or profiles when play that. Expect when you play singleplayer tournaments & not local multiplayer tournament.

Also, i hope i can use or select multiple players/game profile, that can play in same single course, in any course. I don't mean or meaby, that you can play with AI in same course with multiple controlled player but, it's fun to have. :3

[Varaosa]

Im not sure if im mentioned about characher creations but, i don't mind if there is possible to custom your characher looks & clothers & set colors, if possible. Also when you buy stuff in store or new equiments, you can edit your charachers or other during the game play when you unlock them or buy items. :3

[tchuckss]

Of course! You'll be able to customize the outfit and looks for the character you build. I'll also be looking into adding modding support for that, so you can get more options for outfits/skintones/hair/etc. Also considering having the option to build some retail spaces in your resort, so that golfers can go in there and buy some new stuff and whatnot, giving you an extra avenue for cash. Still in planning stages!