Patch 2.007 - details released!

From Customer Service:

Add Ball Search button inside game (Space Bar) - RBO Chronicle gives this addition a thumbs down, fielding using this option is almost impossible. Also, very annoying when typing.
Once the player push space bar, the camera will focus to the location of the ball
Purpose: To make it easier for fielder to find the ball.

Auto TTF - RBO Chronicle gives this a thumbs up for the principle idea, but there is a bug issue with making you un-TTF when waiting.
The game will auto TTF if the player is idle for 20 seconds (When they’re not typing or afk)
Purpose: To make the game start fast

Waving the ball. - Thumbs down for this feature in general (can't wave, pickoff, or throw whenever). If a player turns the corner from 1st base, you can't throw right away. Definitely, a flaw.
Players can’t wave the ball unless there’s runner or leading runner around him. (A message will appear)
Purpose: To prevent players from calling unnecessary plays.

Rookie Channel - Thumbs up for adding this in, should help improve both PUG and RK servers.
A minor can enter the Rookie Channel now. Level 0 to level 20.

Fielder catching. - Thumbs down to this as it makes run downs much harder by eliminating the typical "fake" with your glove out. Also, adds those "oops I didn't want to catch that" situations where you try to put your glove away.
When player click left mouse button, the player will stand in catcher position for 5 seconds.
Purpose: Make it easier for beginner.

New spirit system - Thumbs up for not putting this in. If it is implemented you cannot see the red zones and everything appears normal. Horrible idea concerning league/tournaments.
When a team is losing, the players in that team will get hitting skill of 15 points.

Login issue - Thumbs up, nothing negative about this.
Login issue link has been added to the main page.

Remove Game error: - Thumbs up, they didn't put this in.
There’s no more wild throw and wild pitches.

Increase team xp - Haven't noticed if this is implemented yet, but thumbs down for giving out yet MORE experience. Exp gain is already too high.
You get more points now when you lose. To prevent people from quitting the game.

Additional features not included in Customer Service email:
- Slight interface change with "back, help, info, option, quit"
- ESPN HR derby rank button added (not sure what this is for at this juncture)
- Rank display for HR derby
- F1 Control Tab edited for new additions.
- Can now join a game by typing /j and then the room number


1 comments:

  9cWrath

May 24, 2008 at 3:14 AM

I haven't tried the patch, but it sounds like the RK Channel is driving UBO's development, or at least this recent development. I like this site by the way. Nice work.