v0.79.0: Added cosmetic colors, mercy rule, SBMM + Monetisation vision

Strikers Club v0.79.0

NEW

• Added a Mercy Rule. If the goal difference is 5 or more, the match ends automatically
• A setting will be created for custom lobbies to configure this setting
• You can now configure colors for your cosmetics. Some are limited to preserve the team colors.
• Hair colors (hairstyle, facial hair, eyebrows) are now available.
• Added color palettes (See monetisation vision below for more information)
• Added the full title system. You'll be able to unlock titles through supporter packs, winning community events, and more
• Added purchasable cosmetics. Pricing is not final yet.
• Created a reward redemption system that redeems supporter pack rewards, supports Twitch Drops, and lets us introduce free shop codes later

Improvements

• Advantage is now considered for every foul, no longer just obvious goalscoring opportunities
• Advantage is now resolved as soon as a new dribble happens
• Ref no longer whistles when a card is given after advantage continues play

Matchmaking

• Added matchmaking rating to create a more skill-based environment with fair matches
• These stats will be available for you to see at a later time. For now it is just meant to make good matchups.
• Added a confirm leave popup when leaving a matchmaking game
• Leaving a matchmaking game is now recorded as a loss
• When you leave a match, you will no longer be backfilled into the same match
• When you get backfilled, you will not receive a loss if you lose the game. The game will notify you in chat when you join.

Fixes

• Fixed the focus on ball during jockey getting stuck
• Fixed the focus on ball during jockey setting not applying correctly
• Fixed a sliding animation during jockey mode
• All opponents leaving is now properly marked as a win rather than a draw
• Fixed matchmaking timer animation not always playing fully
• Fixed matchmaker timer showing -1 seconds when it's initializing
• Fixed crowd not cheering when scoring
• Fixed the crowd clapping infinitely when going into Extra Time (they were getting tired)
• Fixed the Advantage UI showing when it wasn't relevant sometimes

These changes will be available with the Early Access release on July 17th

Monetisation vision

This update introduces some of our monetisation systems, I want to go in more detail on our vision for monetisation in Strikers Club.

Strikers Club is a free-to-play game. The game costs nothing to download and play.

What will be purchasable with real money: Playstyles, Cosmetics, convenience features, color palettes

What can be earned for free: Playstyles, some cosmetics

What will NEVER be purchasable: Gameplay advantages

Playstyles

Playstyles change the skill moves your player has. Swapping out the default rainbow flick for moves like the sombrero flick or fake shot and other movement skills. These playstyles have been balanced to provide a different way to play, not a better way to play. They allow you to synergise with your team in different ways and let you play in the way that suits you best. We will never lock these exclusively behind a paywall. While you can spend money to unlock them right away, you will always be able to just play the game to unlock them 100% free. You can earn the currency (Fame) by playing quickplay matches. More ways to earn Fame will be introduced as development continues (Think of things like challenges).

Cosmetics

Cosmetics change the way your player looks. They will be grounded but not always conform to the strict ruling in real football matches. The most important rule we keep ourselves to is keeping team association clear. Team colors are planned for a Club update later. Cosmetics will never give a gameplay advantage. Some cosmetics can be unlocked using Fame 100% free.

Convenience features

These features provide an added value without impacting gameplay and will mostly (if not completely) be bundled into the "Strikers Club Pro" DLC. A one-time purchase. Think of features like customized quick chat and multiple character presets. These convenience features will be introduced at a later time.

Color Palettes

There are two types of color palettes: Item and Hair. You'll receive a free palette with basic / natural hair colors and are free to use these on all your cosmetics. You can optionally purchase more palettes to have more options (pastel colors, neon colors, unnatural hair colors). Once you purchase a palette, you unlock it for all cosmetic slots that have the same type (Hair = Hairstyle, Facial hair, Eyebrows, all other slots use the Item palette). Cosmetics have a Primary, Secondary and Detail color. Which ones are available depend on the cosmetic. Jerseys for example only have a detail color because the Primary and Secondary colors are always the team color. Shoes have all 3 so you can individually change the colors of the shoe base, its shoelaces, and pattern for example.

Unsure about something?

Feel free to ask any questions you may have. If you still have doubts, please check out our other game Slapshot: Rebound which has been running for nearly 6 years and has never introduced predatory monetisation.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1952920/Strikers_Club/

See you soon!

Oddshot Games