Post by stevecorinoisgod on Apr 10, 2007 13:06:59 GMT -5
Found this on EWB:
A TEW-STYLED MMA GAME?! I LOVE YOU ADAM RYLAND!
So what's the game about?
WMMA is a PC-based management simulator set in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The player takes control of an MMA company, and is in charge of just about everything to do with its running, including hiring fighters, match making, marketing, and so on.
So this is going to be a bit like the Total Extreme Wrestling series?
Yes. Essentially, this could be described as "TEW meets MMA", although obviously there's going to be a lot of differences due to the fact that wrestling and MMA are two entirely separate industries.
I've not heard of MMA before?
You may be more familiar with MMA \ Mixed Martial Arts by the name "Ultimate Fighting", it is a combat sport. The Wikipedia article on it is here.
I'm an MMA fan who has come to these boards because I've heard of the new game, but I've not heard of Adam Ryland or Grey Dog Software before - what's going on?
Briefly, Grey Dog Software is a company that produces PC sports strategy games, where the emphasis is on brain power rather than your ability to button-bash a controller into submission. I (Adam) have been writing pro wrestling simulators for over a decade, and have been doing Grey Dog's wrestling line since the company was launched. Both mine and Grey Dog's reputation is based upon attention to detail, immersive gameplay, high replayability and excellent customer service. And high levels of sarcasm (well, that's just me, not the company ). WMMA is my first game outside of the world of pro wrestling.
Will I be able to actually control the fights?
No. WMMA is based on the concept that you are in control of the organisation, not a specific fighter. However, it is worth noting that unlike TEW, where wrestling matches had a very short write up due to the fact that the mechanics of what happened in the match were unimportant, WMMA will feature a lot more depth in terms of match output. Currently the plan is to incorporate the most detailed MMA match simulator ever made, and allow the player to watch the fight develop in a detailed play-by-play manner.
Do you have details on the release?
We are at a very early stage of development at the moment. However, I can confirm that the price will be $34.95, as with all Grey Dog games it will be secured by ELicense, and the release date is currently scheduled for late summer \ early fall of 2007. The release will follow the same successful pattern as my previous games, whereby there will be a trial version released one week in advance of the retail version, so that players can try before they buy.
Will the game come with real fighters and companies?
No. As with TEW, I do not have the licensing to include real names from the UFC, PRIDE, or other organisations. The game will come with at least one fictional universe, and as with all my games, will come complete with a full editing suite (which is likely to be released in advance of the game itself, for people who want a head start at making their own databases).
Is it too late to make suggestions?
Not only is there still time to make suggestions, we are actively looking for fans to get involved and have their say on what they want to see! This forum will double as both a discussion forum, and a place for suggestions, so we encourage people to post their thoughts, questions and suggestions.
How do I become a tester or a member of the creative team?
As with all my games, I hand pick people to join my team based upon what I see on the forums. I'm looking for people who are knowledgeable about the sport, and have an enthusiasm about the project. However, please bear in mind that behaviour is equally important - if you are constantly getting into arguments, disrespecting other posters, and generally causing trouble, I'm almost certainly not going to want to add you to the team where I'll have to deal with you even more! So, in short, if you want to become part of the team, become an active, valuable member of the community and you'll boost your chances a lot.
The TEW series was famous for its depth and replayability - is that the goal for WMMA also?
Absolutely. Those are characteristics I aim for in all my games, my goal is to have WMMA match, and hopefully exceed, the quality of TEW07.
You mentioned marketing in an earlier point, does that mean that the business side of the game will have more emphasis than TEW?
Yes. Obviously there are some areas that had huge emphasis in TEW that will not be in WMMA at all; for example, all the "creative" sections where you dealt with a wrestler's character, disposition, storylines - all of that doesn't apply to the world of WMMA, and so won't feature in the game. The plan is to replace that missing content by focussing more heavily on business and strategy.
Mixed Martial Arts is a lot more serious than the wacky world of wrestling - does that mean we'll be losing the warmth and humour of TEW07, like the web site feature?
No, absolutely not. The more tongue-in-cheek moments in TEW proved to be quite popular, and I intend to have that not only continue in WMMA, but to actively increase it. The balance of fun and game play is something I'm keen to get right.
Other than making suggestions and joining in with debates, what else can I do to help make the final product as good as possible?
Spread the word! The more MMA fans we can get involved, the better, as it means more ideas, opinions and energy is being generated. As far as I am aware MMA fans have been pretty poorly treated so far, with only a few pretty weak console games and a handful of flash games to choose from, so this is a good opportunity to get the entire community involved in producing something that everyone can enjoy. So if you know of people, groups or message boards that might be interested, please do let them know about this forum, and send them over.
__________________
Adam Ryland
Total Extreme Wrestling Developer
Wrestling Spirit Developer
adamryland@hotmail.com
WMMA is a PC-based management simulator set in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The player takes control of an MMA company, and is in charge of just about everything to do with its running, including hiring fighters, match making, marketing, and so on.
So this is going to be a bit like the Total Extreme Wrestling series?
Yes. Essentially, this could be described as "TEW meets MMA", although obviously there's going to be a lot of differences due to the fact that wrestling and MMA are two entirely separate industries.
I've not heard of MMA before?
You may be more familiar with MMA \ Mixed Martial Arts by the name "Ultimate Fighting", it is a combat sport. The Wikipedia article on it is here.
I'm an MMA fan who has come to these boards because I've heard of the new game, but I've not heard of Adam Ryland or Grey Dog Software before - what's going on?
Briefly, Grey Dog Software is a company that produces PC sports strategy games, where the emphasis is on brain power rather than your ability to button-bash a controller into submission. I (Adam) have been writing pro wrestling simulators for over a decade, and have been doing Grey Dog's wrestling line since the company was launched. Both mine and Grey Dog's reputation is based upon attention to detail, immersive gameplay, high replayability and excellent customer service. And high levels of sarcasm (well, that's just me, not the company ). WMMA is my first game outside of the world of pro wrestling.
Will I be able to actually control the fights?
No. WMMA is based on the concept that you are in control of the organisation, not a specific fighter. However, it is worth noting that unlike TEW, where wrestling matches had a very short write up due to the fact that the mechanics of what happened in the match were unimportant, WMMA will feature a lot more depth in terms of match output. Currently the plan is to incorporate the most detailed MMA match simulator ever made, and allow the player to watch the fight develop in a detailed play-by-play manner.
Do you have details on the release?
We are at a very early stage of development at the moment. However, I can confirm that the price will be $34.95, as with all Grey Dog games it will be secured by ELicense, and the release date is currently scheduled for late summer \ early fall of 2007. The release will follow the same successful pattern as my previous games, whereby there will be a trial version released one week in advance of the retail version, so that players can try before they buy.
Will the game come with real fighters and companies?
No. As with TEW, I do not have the licensing to include real names from the UFC, PRIDE, or other organisations. The game will come with at least one fictional universe, and as with all my games, will come complete with a full editing suite (which is likely to be released in advance of the game itself, for people who want a head start at making their own databases).
Is it too late to make suggestions?
Not only is there still time to make suggestions, we are actively looking for fans to get involved and have their say on what they want to see! This forum will double as both a discussion forum, and a place for suggestions, so we encourage people to post their thoughts, questions and suggestions.
How do I become a tester or a member of the creative team?
As with all my games, I hand pick people to join my team based upon what I see on the forums. I'm looking for people who are knowledgeable about the sport, and have an enthusiasm about the project. However, please bear in mind that behaviour is equally important - if you are constantly getting into arguments, disrespecting other posters, and generally causing trouble, I'm almost certainly not going to want to add you to the team where I'll have to deal with you even more! So, in short, if you want to become part of the team, become an active, valuable member of the community and you'll boost your chances a lot.
The TEW series was famous for its depth and replayability - is that the goal for WMMA also?
Absolutely. Those are characteristics I aim for in all my games, my goal is to have WMMA match, and hopefully exceed, the quality of TEW07.
You mentioned marketing in an earlier point, does that mean that the business side of the game will have more emphasis than TEW?
Yes. Obviously there are some areas that had huge emphasis in TEW that will not be in WMMA at all; for example, all the "creative" sections where you dealt with a wrestler's character, disposition, storylines - all of that doesn't apply to the world of WMMA, and so won't feature in the game. The plan is to replace that missing content by focussing more heavily on business and strategy.
Mixed Martial Arts is a lot more serious than the wacky world of wrestling - does that mean we'll be losing the warmth and humour of TEW07, like the web site feature?
No, absolutely not. The more tongue-in-cheek moments in TEW proved to be quite popular, and I intend to have that not only continue in WMMA, but to actively increase it. The balance of fun and game play is something I'm keen to get right.
Other than making suggestions and joining in with debates, what else can I do to help make the final product as good as possible?
Spread the word! The more MMA fans we can get involved, the better, as it means more ideas, opinions and energy is being generated. As far as I am aware MMA fans have been pretty poorly treated so far, with only a few pretty weak console games and a handful of flash games to choose from, so this is a good opportunity to get the entire community involved in producing something that everyone can enjoy. So if you know of people, groups or message boards that might be interested, please do let them know about this forum, and send them over.
__________________
Adam Ryland
Total Extreme Wrestling Developer
Wrestling Spirit Developer
adamryland@hotmail.com
A TEW-STYLED MMA GAME?! I LOVE YOU ADAM RYLAND!
yes, thanks for the news I wonder how it'll compare to nhb