Questions reference Rugby Team Manager 2015

[BakkiesBokke]

Thanks, so it is just age that doesn't affect it as well as playing experience.

 

[Spl1nters]

Hello Dave. Great effort to you and team on the game, I'm really enjoying it.
Is it possible to have anyone other than outhalf as kicker? I sometimes move my 10 to 12 and bring on another 10 but the new 10 takes kicking duties even though player moved to 12 is better goalkicker. I also have a fullback that I would like to take kicks.
Also, I think the attrition stat could be tweaked as I went through a full season and it never affected my team selection, I could put same team out every week, barring injuries, which could also be a little more frequent to reflect real life. Cheers.

 

[Dave]

Great to hear that you are enjoying the game, your comments are very much appreciated by all working on the game.
We will be getting back to you shortly, on the points you have mentioned.
Kind Regards
Dave

Hello Dave. Great effort to you and team on the game, I'm really enjoying it.
Is it possible to have anyone other than outhalf as kicker? I sometimes move my 10 to 12 and bring on another 10 but the new 10 takes kicking duties even though player moved to 12 is better goalkicker. I also have a fullback that I would like to take kicks.
Also, I think the attrition stat could be tweaked as I went through a full season and it never affected my team selection, I could put same team out every week, barring injuries, which could also be a little more frequent to reflect real life. Cheers.

 

[Dave]

We have been checking and we find that the best kicker on the pitch takes the kick, are you possibly mixing up the player squad numbers?

Great to hear that you are enjoying the game, your comments are very much appreciated by all working on the game.
We will be getting back to you shortly, on the points you have mentioned.
Kind Regards
Dave

 

[dmcattack]

Hi, Can anyone inform me in relation to assigning your Colts to a Attributes Coach. I keep assigning coaches, but cant seem to assign them to Colts?

 

[Clem83]

Hi dmcattack,

you can only assign a potential development coach to youngsters . Attributes coachs are for Academy and A Team.

 

[dmcattack]

Hi dmcattack,

you can only assign a potential development coach to youngsters . Attributes coches are for Academy and A Team.

Thanks alot Clem83

 

[rodaz7]

Hi All,
My game is currently on order from amazon, can't wait to get started with all the positive feedback on here. Had missed news of the release but as another rugby fan who has made do with years of football manager the game looks amazing!
A couple of questions not sure anyone could help me with while I'm waiting?
Are players in divisions below the top level using real names? I currently play at the lower level of leagues including in the game so wondering if myself and teammates are actually included!?? Probably a bit much to wish for I know!
Have seen a few people ask about extending the game beyond 15 years to unlimited play like football manager, anyone heard any response or hints if this is going to be possible?
Thanks

 

[StBristol]

Thanks for info. Much appreciated. So the Super 15 Competition is a stand alone competition but you can also get promoted to it if you do a career game with a team from Australia Division 1, New Zealand Division 1, South Africa Division 1, Australia Division 2A, Australia Division 2B and New Zealand Division 2? If you play as one of those domestic teams, do you play with/against the players from the Super XV, or are those players kept "elevated" within the Super XV squads? Basically I am slightly puzzled as people have said that if you play as a team like the Cheetahs in the SA Currie Cup (South African), you don't have any of the good players, as they are only in the Cheetah's Super 15 squad? Will the likes of Willie le Roux (albeit an unlicensed version) be in the Cheetah's Currie Cup squad or am I right to assume that the players from clubs that play Super Rugby have been (bizarrely) taken out of their domestic squads?

Has the same thing been done with European Champions Cup etc, with Saracens players only being in the continental competition and not domestic one?

The editor doesn't sound like it provides a "fully customisable" experience based on others posts, but will read a little more.

Once again thanks. I just want to work out a few details before parting with £30!

Hi. I don't suppose Dave or maybe another player can clarify my questions about the leagues in aus nz and sa? I know the names of the domestic leagues in the game from someone else (Australia Division 1, New Zealand Division 1, South Africa Division 1, Australia Division 2A, Australia Division 2B and New Zealand Division 2) but wondered whether someone could answer my questions about those leagues?

If you play as one of those domestic teams, do you play with/against the players from the Super XV, or are those players kept "elevated" within the Super XV squads? I think these leagues are quite important in world rugby so I do hope we can play as them with the right players (with spelling mistakes of course due to licensing).

 

[BakkiesBokke]

Hi. I don't suppose Dave or maybe another player can clarify my questions about the leagues in aus nz and sa? I know the names of the domestic leagues in the game from someone else (Australia Division 1, New Zealand Division 1, South Africa Division 1, Australia Division 2A, Australia Division 2B and New Zealand Division 2) but wondered whether someone could answer my questions about those leagues?

If you play as one of those domestic teams, do you play with/against the players from the Super XV, or are those players kept "elevated" within the Super XV squads? I think these leagues are quite important in world rugby so I do hope we can play as them with the right players (with spelling mistakes of course due to licensing).

You can play the Super 15 as a stand alone competition, using the correct players - albeit with slightly wrong names. Derek has posted in the Mods section some great logos, and a database file with the correct Super 15 player names.

If you want to play as an Aussie, South African or New Zealand domestic team in the domestic league(s), you can also qualify for the Super 15. These teams are made up of "made up" players and none of the Super 15 players as far as I am aware are in these domestic squads. I attempted to change the names, but the job was too big especially as the Super 15 playing unions wouldn't have enough "real" players in the squad, unless players were duplicated - which wouldn't make sense - imagine two Willem Alberts in the Bok team - one from the Sharks' squad of the Currie Cup and one from the Super 15 sharks squad!

The Super 15 is very playable if you play it on its own. I personally am not bothering playing with Southern Hemisphere domestic teams as the players are fictional, and with the best players absent it wouldn't be as fun.

I hope I have summarised well. Apologies if not. I am sure Dave will be able to let you know more.

One thing I always found fun on Football Manager, is "learning" other countries' domestic teams and players through playing different leagues. It would be a dream if down the line this game had this level of detail. I may have misheard somewhere, but is true that some football scouts use FM to shortlist potential players for additional scouting? That game has become huge now - I would love to know how many people worked on it, helping with research etc!

 

[Dave]

Thanks BakkiesBokke You beat me to it

You can play the Super 15 as a stand alone competition, using the correct players - albeit with slightly wrong names. Derek has posted in the Mods section some great logos, and a database file with the correct Super 15 player names.

If you want to play as an Aussie, South African or New Zealand domestic team in the domestic league(s), you can also qualify for the Super 15. These teams are made up of "made up" players and none of the Super 15 players as far as I am aware are in these domestic squads. I attempted to change the names, but the job was too big especially as the Super 15 playing unions wouldn't have enough "real" players in the squad, unless players were duplicated - which wouldn't make sense - imagine two Willem Alberts in the Bok team - one from the Sharks' squad of the Currie Cup and one from the Super 15 sharks squad!

The Super 15 is very playable if you play it on its own. I personally am not bothering playing with Southern Hemisphere domestic teams as the players are fictional, and with the best players absent it wouldn't be as fun.

I hope I have summarised well. Apologies if not. I am sure Dave will be able to let you know more.

One thing I always found fun on Football Manager, is "learning" other countries domestic teams and players through playing different leagues. It would be a dream if down the line this game had this level of detail. I may have misheard somewhere, but is true that some football scouts use FM to shortlist potential players for additional scouting? That game has become huge now - I would love to know how many people worked on it, helping with research etc!

 

[StBristol]

Thanks Bakkies and Dave. Will hold off buying for now. I have a lot of work the next month or so anyway so would not have lots of time for playing.

Can I ask: How much influence do you have over the kicking side to rugby in this game?

 

[rodaz7]

I am having some issues with the game crashing. I have gone through pre-season with no problems, but after the first league game of the season as it goes to man of the match screen the game crashes, saying RUTM encountered an unexpected error so the programme had to close or something similar. I have loaded from the autosave and tried again, but 3 times have reached the end of the game only for it to crash. Has anyone experienced any similar issues or could suggest a solution?
Many thanks.

 

[Dave]

Hi Rodaz 7,

Sorry to hear of your problem.
Please could you upload your last game autosave file please to:

http://www.example-site.co.uk/GameUpload.html ( instructions are on screen)

So we can look into this for you

Your auto save can be found at:-
Auto Save file : C:\RUTM_SaveGames\RUTM2015\RUTM2015_AS.rum

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support

I am having some issues with the game crashing. I have gone through pre-season with no problems, but after the first league game of the season as it goes to man of the match screen the game crashes, saying RUTM encountered an unexpected error so the programme had to close or something similar. I have loaded from the autosave and tried again, but 3 times have reached the end of the game only for it to crash. Has anyone experienced any similar issues or could suggest a solution?
Many thanks.

 

[Pasty]

Has anyone got any expert advice for managing my Colts?! My 1st team is top of the prem, academy 2nd in their league yet the Colts are rock bottom having only won once - anybody got any tips?

 

[Damo_Ryan]

Get a good development coach and good manager, both at least 4 stars. Then EVERY month, fire the ****(bad) players and sign more. I have 6 world class players in 2 years just in my colts

 

[Clem83]

Yeah I've encountered teh same problem, I uninstall the game and reinstall it and it works, it keep my savegames and database.

 

[BakkiesBokke]

Get a good development coach and good manager, both at least 4 stars. Then EVERY month, fire the ****(bad) players and sign more. I have 6 world class players in 2 years just in my colts

I think there could be more random elements at play with player regeneration. At the moment you can guarantee great players if you do the right things.

I like how in Football Manager when managing a top team, some years the youth intake is woeful. Likewise one can manage a minnow and be incredibly lucky with a great player (who everyone wants to buy).

 

[Casfan]

Good idea BakkiesBokke.
I am really enjoying this game, and now I have heard that Alternative Software are working on a Rugby League Team Manager, so if it is as good as this game, us league fans are in for a real treat, I just hope there are enough of us who buy it to make it become an regular yearly release.

 

[BakkiesBokke]

Thanks Bakkies and Dave. Will hold off buying for now. I have a lot of work the next month or so anyway so would not have lots of time for playing.

Can I ask: How much influence do you have over the kicking side to rugby in this game?

Are you talking about set pieces or in open play? Your best kicker takes penalties and conversions. In open play it might be nice to determine the frequency of kicking from different zones of the pitch, using a slider for the SH, FH and FB. I think the (apparently) bug-ridden PRM (which didn't take off) attempted to simulate different types of kicking/scenarios. I never played the game but did watch a few YouTube videos.