Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 for PC and Mac

[Dave]

Hi Dave, I might be wrong, but I think you may have misunderstood my question. I just wondered whether the skill and physical attributes between backs and forwards are going to be as radically different (based on what is seen in the trailer), given that in real life, there are plenty of big, strong, backs and plenty of mobile, skillful forwards in the modern game. Secondly, if this gap were to be narrowed in the game, what effect would this have on matches? Would it unbalance them in any way if backs had a bit more strength etc, whilst forwards (e.g. loose forwards) had better tackle technique, speed, stamina etc. Sadly I don't think I would have the time to improve the back attributes for every forward and the forward attributes for every back!

Anyway, this aside, the game looks like it will have me gripped for many hours over Christmas!

Hi Andrev,
You need extremes of attributes between positions, to make a real game of it. And all attributes are relative
to an average rugby player, not to a man in the street. So if a player has a strength value of 10, you're not saying
he is really weak, you're just saying a player with a strength attribute of 90 is much stronger. Also remember, you
have players right from amateur to world class using the same attribute scale,which means you must polarise the
general values of attributes to attain the desired strength of squad, for the given calibre.

I hope this is helpful.

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd

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I haven't played the previous game but I'm looking forward to this years rendition. I'd like to know is it possible to play someone in a position that is not listed on their player profile? E.G. Vunipola or Faletau as a blindside?
Again didn't play the previous game so dont know if this was plausible in Rutm 2015.

Hi Holmesy,
You can play any player in any position, apart from the specialist front row positions. Player playing in their primary
position will play as best they can. Players playing in their secondary position will receive minor negative bonuses
during play. Players playing out of both their primary and secondary positions will receive major negative bonuses
during play. Both primary and secondary positions can be retrained to a different position within reason, for eg. you
cannot retrain a scrum half to be a tight head prop.
I hope this is of help.

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd.

 

[munstermuffin]

Any demo lads

 

[JohnKA]

Looks good! Does that act as third position or replace the previous secondary position?

A player can be played out of position and first and second positions can be retrained to another that will then replace it , so in other words you can train a SH to be a FH

 

[Harry Peters]

Steam is saying 12 hours until release - cant wait.

 

[MattyEdgeworth]

Any word on release mate? What's the reason for the delay?

 

[AndrevD]

Hi Andrev,
You need extremes of attributes between positions, to make a real game of it. And all attributes are relative
to an average rugby player, not to a man in the street. So if a player has a strength value of 10, you're not saying
he is really weak, you're just saying a player with a strength attribute of 90 is much stronger. Also remember, you
have players right from amateur to world class using the same attribute scale,which means you must polarise the
general values of attributes to attain the desired strength of squad, for the given calibre.

I hope this is helpful.

Very much so, thanks.

I think I am going to buy this next weekend. I can't wait.

 

[Dave]

Any word on release mate? What's the reason for the delay?

Hi Matty,

Sorry for this delay, it is not in our control, at this moment we are waiting for Steam to activate the release.

Kind Regards

Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd.

 

[MattyEdgeworth]

Hi Matty,

Sorry for this delay, it is not in our control, at this moment we are waiting for Steam to activate the release.

Kind Regards

Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd.

No worries, thanks for letting me know!

 

[Mackem Falcon]

Still not here yet?

 

[MattyEdgeworth]

Seriously what are steam doing?

 

[Holmesy]

It's been 10 hours jeez!

 

[MattyEdgeworth]

No longer being released today...

 

[Dave]

Release Delayed

No longer being released today...

Hi, Sorry about this delay with the release, we are working hard to solve this as quickly as possible.

Please note it will also delay the Steam activation for any retail boxed versions

We are hopeful though that it will be resolved soon, although it may not be today.

Many thanks for all your support

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd.

 

[MattyEdgeworth]

Finally up on Steam now looks like. Quite the shambles of a release but at least it's here after all! Here's hoping the game is as good as it looks from the trailer

 

[Dave]

Now Released On Steam

We are now very pleased to say that Rugby Union Team Manager 2017, has been released on Steam and as such any activations will all now proceed.
Sorry for this unforeseen delay and many thanks for all your patience.
We hope that you can all now enjoy the game.

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd.

 

[Harry Peters]

Hey Dave,

Just want to say congrats on the game. I've played 2 pre-season matches and I'm already hooked! Absolutely loving it - there are so many improvements from 2015.

Well done guys!

One thing I would love to see would be a few more fixed camera angles as the current ones can sometimes cut off the play so a fixed behind and fixed sideline one would be ideal.

 

[Dave]

Hey Dave,

Just want to say congrats on the game. I've played 2 pre-season matches and I'm already hooked! Absolutely loving it - there are so many improvements from 2015.

Well done guys!

One thing I would love to see would be a few more fixed camera angles as the current ones can sometimes cut off the play so a fixed behind and fixed sideline one would be ideal.

Thanks Harry,
This is very much appreciated by all the RUTM team.
We will look at your suggestion about more camera angles.
If you get a chance please put up a review on Steam, it all helps.

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd

 

[MrIan]

I'm playing from this morning, Im a fan from the first version of the game when it was on free...
Really good job this year!!! Im playing in Prod2 with Aurillacois....
The only things that I dont understand well are the recruitment of staff, when they offer to me I dont know their specialistation. I dont view the forward and backs stats in my players and I cant compare who is better then other...
For the rest Im very happy...

 

[BakkiesBokke]

I will buy this game, and when I've played it for at least 10 hours, will give a fair, balanced review. There are two negative reviews on Steam, written by people who've had no time to even play it!

I can't wait. If I weren't working all weekend, I'd be playing. Bring on Monday!

 

[Dave]

I'm playing from this morning, Im a fan from the first version of the game when it was on free...
Really good job this year!!! Im playing in Prod2 with Aurillacois....
The only things that I dont understand well are the recruitment of staff, when they offer to me I dont know their specialistation. I dont view the forward and backs stats in my players and I cant compare who is better then other...
For the rest Im very happy...

Hi Mrian,

Very pleased to hear that you are enjoying RUTM 17.
Regarding not knowing the specialisation of certain staff who apply for jobs, we will look to add this in the next update.
We hope that you will continue to enjoy the game.

Kind Regards
Dave
Customer Support
Alternative Software Ltd