Rugby League 2

[sanzar]

getting back to a sequel though, I don't know about you guys but I'd love to have the options they give you from the ruck in Rugby 2004 to be done in the next league game for dummy-half... for example when you get tackled, immediately hold A and craig wing (I'm a roosters man) bolts into dummy half and try's to do a quick pick up and dart past the markers... or hold Y and you pass the ball deep to you play marker who will automatically go for a kick (for 5th tackle)... holding B could have you dummy half throw a short pass to a forward on the burst for a hit up... maybe holding Y and B (or whichever buttons are used for droppies) could send your play maker deep and they would automatically start going for a droppy... holding X could be used to try and speed up your play-the-balls (but should add a risk of knock-on's) etc etc etc
you could have tonnes and tonnes of deapth added to the game by doing this sort of stuff in my opinion. I'd absolutely love it!
What do you boys think?

 

[St Helens RLFC]

Nothing but good ideas there Sanzar. I particularly like the idea of dummy half coming over, and I definately like the short pass to the forwards. That was one thing that Rugby 2004 did very well, I have to say. The kickers dropping back is absolutely crucial as well.

Speeding up the play of the ball is a must for mine but definately at the risk of a knock on. My own personal suggestions are:


- Holding down at the play of the ball

- No more "deliberate" forward passes

- A few set moves from a scrum, but only a few.

I'll keep them coming...

 

[sanzar]

f*** I hope mario and his crew can put this sort of stuff into the next game!!! We really need more variation from dummy-half and better control of the players movement.... Thats actually something I can say was probably more realistic in Rugby 2004, they way players moved was still shocking in that game but they didn't do massive loops and super-human stuff like that you if you changed directiion too quickly.

 

[wigan_rlfc]

Originally posted by St Helens RLFC@Sep 10 2004, 12:58 AM
There are plenty of patches Wigan Rob, on RLFans even.

I don't have it on PC anyway.

 

[Dave]

Hey Mario,

Is there going to be a sequal to the League game, based on the news that EA Sports is busting its budget for their new Rugby game due in the future?

 

[Mario]

Originally posted by Dave@Sep 13 2004, 12:54 AM
Is there going to be a sequal to the League game, based on the news that EA Sports is busting its budget for their new Rugby game due in the future?

I'm unlikely to have any news on a possible sequel to Rugby League before January, sorry.

 

[gjohn85]

It seems to be that your taking your time in making a possible sequal, which is a great thing!

P.S. Have you got a name for your blue creature from Sidhe (thats your avatar)?

He looks a bit like you, so I would call him 'Mario Junior'

(I hope you don't take this personally, Mario

)

 

[Mario]

Originally posted by gjohn85@Sep 13 2004, 01:52 AM
It seems to be that your taking your time in making a possible sequal, which is a great thing!

Well, in making a sequel there would be a lot and a lot that we would want to improve and add, so it would take some time.


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P.S. Have you got a name for your blue creature from Sidhe (thats your avatar)?[/b]

His official name is Sid (which is probably confusing seeing as Sidhe is pronounced 'she').


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He looks a bit like you, so I would call him 'Mario Junior'

(I hope you don't take this personally, Mario

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Sometimes when I look at him I swear its like looking into a mirror

 

[gjohn85]

Originally posted by Mario@Sep 13 2004, 02:10 AM
Well, in making a sequel there would be a lot and a lot that we would want to improve and add, so it would take some time.

Considering how good the game was, I didn't think that it needs alot to improve for the sequal

So if this sequal proves to be another success, will it be an annual game??

 

[sanzar]

Originally posted by gjohn85+Sep 13 2004, 02:23 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gjohn85 @ Sep 13 2004, 02:23 AM)</div>

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@Sep 13 2004, 02:10 AM
Well, in making a sequel there would be a lot and a lot that we would want to improve and add, so it would take some time.

Considering how good the game was, I didn't think that it needs alot to improve for the sequal

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It was a great game all things considered, but it seriously lacked deapth in alot of area's and also had very dodgy animations for lots of things (apart from tackling)... So yeah, there is still ALOT of room for improvement IMO.

 

[shiznit]

hey mario,
i know a sequal is yet to be confimred but could you answer a few questions of mine as best you can.

if a sequal were to go ahead would you be making a new game engine with motion captured players?

and will you be able to play a multiplayer season or franchise? (as personally i think it would add longetivity to the game)

 

[ak47]

Its obvious the foundations of getting a sequel teed up arent in place.

ie funding, agreements, and liscences etc

Coz anyword on improvements would be influenced by the budget.

Considering WCR and EA Rugby have announced sequels already - suggests this game NRL2 is at best going to be based on the 2006 season.
Unless of course it comes out around 2005 Christmas and uses old rosters, rules, etc.

IMO NRL2 isnt part of sidhe's #1 priority right now....otherwise a sequel should have been announced by now, considering feedback suggests NRL was a great success.

 

[kaftka]

Off topic a bit, but, what is the thing you are working on for psp, or when will you be announcing it?

 

[Mario]

Originally posted by gjohn85+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gjohn85)</div>

So if this sequal proves to be another success, will it be an annual game??[/b]

I'm not sure the market would support a new version every year. It would really depend on sales of the sequel, and how close we are to the next generation of consoles when a sequel comes out.

Originally posted by shiznit+Sep 13 2004, 02:35 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (shiznit @ Sep 13 2004, 02:35 PM)</div>

if a sequal were to go ahead would you be making a new game engine with motion captured players?[/b]

Our engine can already handle motion captured animation. The issue for a Rugby League sequel would be a question of cost and making sure the use of motion capture data didn't hamper gameplay responsiveness.


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and will you be able to play a multiplayer season or franchise? (as personally i think it would add longetivity to the game)[/b]

That has been suggested by several people and would be considered in the design. At a minimum, there would be a single player franchise mode in a sequel which would add a lot more depth to the game.


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IMO NRL2 isnt part of sidhe's #1 priority right now....otherwise a sequel should have been announced by now, considering feedback suggests NRL was a great success.

Possibly. Possibly not. Might have more to say on the subject in January.


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Off topic a bit, but, what is the thing you are working on for psp, or when will you be announcing it?

Can't really say right now, but we might be announcing it before the end of the year. Its not a sports game in any case.

 

[kaftka]

Oh yeah, mario, I never got round to tellin you this, but, give all your guys a huge pat on the back and a pretty big cookie for makin the animations look so damn good without any motion capture.
The animations in SJRL are superior to that of Rugby 2k4 AND WCR imo.
Well done.

 

[gjohn85]

Well said Kaftka,

I have re-installed rugby league on the PC & really enjoying it again

I also just found some cheats & I love the Mech Warrior cheat!!

 

[Ripper]

Question for Mario.

Would you streak nude through an All Blacks test to get Madden 2005's budget?

 

[kaftka]

Originally posted by Ripper@Sep 16 2004, 08:30 PM
Question for Mario.

Would you streak nude through an All Blacks test to get Madden 2005's budget?

What a stupid question.

Of course he would

 

[Dave]

Originally posted by .:kaftka:.+Sep 16 2004, 08:32 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (.:kaftka:. @ Sep 16 2004, 08:32 PM)</div>

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@Sep 16 2004, 08:30 PM
Question for Mario.

Would you streak nude through an All Blacks test to get Madden 2005's budget?

What a stupid question.

Of course he would

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Hey might finally deliver a half decent game rather than one thats filled with so many things that proove they dont know anything about the rules. Its a terrible game to be honest, I wouldn't ever play it again, its punishment.
Can someone remind me when they saw a penalty given for a forward pass in the NRL?

 

[kaftka]

Originally posted by Dave+Sep 16 2004, 08:54 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dave @ Sep 16 2004, 08:54 PM)</div>

Originally posted by .:kaftka:.@Sep 16 2004, 08:32 PM
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@Sep 16 2004, 08:30 PM
Question for Mario.

Would you streak nude through an All Blacks test to get Madden 2005's budget?

What a stupid question.

Of course he would

Hey might finally deliver a half decent game rather than one thats filled with so many things that proove they dont know anything about the rules. Its a terrible game to be honest, I wouldn't ever play it again, its punishment.
Can someone remind me when they saw a penalty given for a forward pass in the NRL? [/b]

Holy **** are you serious?
It's the best Rugby game, both codes, that has come out since JLR by a big margin.
AND it was their first attempt which is an incredible effort.