WhatBall
Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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Jul 13, 2010 - 22:02 |
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Right about now a number of folks who are disgruntled with the Cyanide effort to reproduce BB are finding their way to fummbl. When they get here it could look a little daunting, and let's face it dated. Finding the old client through subversive means is a challenge and it is an older rule book that what they have tried.
That said, I strongly believe at the top of the main page there should be a welcome with a description of the new client, along with a quick blurb on getting registered, creating a team, accessing chat, and starting to play. The new client is the future of fumbbl so we need to embrace new players with it and get them onboard. I'd hate to think some are coming and being scared away or simply leaving because they don't see the option for the new client. I realize the client is still in beta, but it is extremely stable and very playable, especially compared to the Cyanide option. |
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JimmyFantastic
Joined: Feb 06, 2007
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Jul 13, 2010 - 22:12 |
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Yes I agree totally with this, it took me nearly two years from me joining to playing my first game, because of the lack of an easy way in |
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bxnyc
Joined: Jun 23, 2009
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Jul 13, 2010 - 22:14 |
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I agree, if a paid game is shedding fan base left and right we should try and welcome them into the comunity. its hard the first few times out here especially if your first 10 games are against some vets and then can be very discouraging. we want to try and keep the conversions up and active once they have joined. |
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Grim04
Joined: Oct 30, 2005
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Jul 14, 2010 - 00:03 |
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New client?
I'm still using the old one... is there a difference? |
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WhatBall
Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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Jul 14, 2010 - 01:04 |
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Grim04 wrote: | New client?
I'm still using the old one... is there a difference? |
Yes, the new one is compliant to LRB6/CRP rules and has all 24 teams. Still some missing skills and minor bugs (see the release notes stickied in this section), but it is way more user-friendly than the previous client and there is no download needed. It is also being constantly developed and improved.
Start up a [d5] team and enjoy! |
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pongboy84
Joined: Sep 09, 2008
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Jul 14, 2010 - 01:23 |
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I agree with needing a push towards the LRB6/CRP rules and new client. If new players and even old vets were inclined to play LRB6 games more bugs would be found and would lead to it being the only version run on this site which should be the goal. So please come join us in the Fumbbl5 room create a team and lets play. |
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Grim04
Joined: Oct 30, 2005
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Jul 14, 2010 - 01:39 |
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WhatBall wrote: | Grim04 wrote: | New client?
I'm still using the old one... is there a difference? |
Yes, the new one is compliant to LRB6/CRP rules and has all 24 teams. Still some missing skills and minor bugs (see the release notes stickied in this section), but it is way more user-friendly than the previous client and there is no download needed. It is also being constantly developed and improved.
Start up a [d5] team and enjoy! |
Just played a LRB5 team.
The client is awful.
Having to select pass before you move is terrible.
I'll stick with LRB4. |
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Resarf
Joined: May 08, 2009
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Jul 14, 2010 - 02:03 |
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lol that's the table top rules. you think it'll take you long to figure it out?
I have not been super involved and only have played a few times but it seems to me it is nearly time to push this client. |
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cthol
Joined: Nov 10, 2003
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Jul 14, 2010 - 02:06 |
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ummm... you do know that in LRB4 rules you should have to declare the pass first as well? that it's just a bug in the java client that allows you do it after? Of course you knew. You read the release notes, right? and the LRB4 rules you got in the box. Of the Game. Which you own... |
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Luohghcra
Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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Jul 14, 2010 - 02:35 |
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heh heh heh
Reading the rules... you crazy crackers!
On a serious note, I think I'd have to agree with WhatBall. Its time for some wider recognition of the ffb client. An easier to find 'startup' section would also be immensely helpful |
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On1
Joined: Jul 12, 2004
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Jul 18, 2010 - 00:10 |
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Grim04 wrote: | WhatBall wrote: | Grim04 wrote: | New client?
I'm still using the old one... is there a difference? |
Yes, the new one is compliant to LRB6/CRP rules and has all 24 teams. Still some missing skills and minor bugs (see the release notes stickied in this section), but it is way more user-friendly than the previous client and there is no download needed. It is also being constantly developed and improved.
Start up a [d5] team and enjoy! |
Just played a LRB5 team.
The client is awful.
Having to select pass before you move is terrible.
I'll stick with LRB4. |
i am sorry but i have to comment on this.. you are probably going "in what situation would it ever matter if you declared your pass action, before you actually move/pass" if you have not figured it out yet, you will be a permanent noob bye.
back on track, i also think it would be a good idea to make more people including new coaches aware of the new client. |
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avien
Joined: May 07, 2006
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Jul 18, 2010 - 00:30 |
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I'm with you on this on Whatball, but in the end it's up to Big C |
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svemole
Joined: Feb 09, 2006
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Jul 18, 2010 - 02:18 |
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The fact that you wount be able to keep the teams you starting in LRb5 is probably keeping both newbies and oldies away from LRB5 atm. The client is working very fine now. I think maybe fix all team related skills that missing (as I understand it bloodlust is already under work and then its basically decay thats missing?) and then let coaches start teams that wont be removed. Think that would realy kickoff the LRB5 activity. |
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RedDevilCG
Joined: Jan 09, 2010
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Jul 18, 2010 - 03:20 |
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Some truth to that for sure; about getting teams wiped out. |
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icedcrow
Joined: Jul 14, 2010
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Jul 18, 2010 - 03:30 |
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I still play the Cyanide version. However, I came here because of the reputation and I love the game, so, the more leagues the merrier right? I'm going to be messing with the LBR5 because that's what I prefer. Look forward to seeing some of you on the pitch. |
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