Esports Godfather News

Hey everyone, coaches and players alike, greetings!


This is Asteroid Games Studio ! It's time to unveil the mystery behind our next test!


We're planning an update for "Esports Godfather: origin" on March 25, 2024. This update will kick off a limited-time public test, giving everyone a chance to experience the game's future! (Think of it more as a public trial run rather than an open test.)


In this test, we're introducing a brand-new medal system. Now, you can earn medals for your players by completing specific conditions during matches, granting them special growth bonuses! Whether it's achieving a flawless triple kill or demonstrating exceptional teamwork in a match, you might earn a unique medal. Once players unlock these medals, they'll receive specific growth bonuses, enhancing their performance in matches!


Additionally, this public test will introduce a sponsor system. As the league progresses, major sponsors will extend offers based on team performance. When you sign with your desired sponsor, you'll receive generous sponsorship rewards, including club points, money, and various scarce resources! Furthermore, sponsors will regularly offer new monthly objectives to clubs, granting additional rewards upon completion! (Sponsors are also related to the currently unreleased transfer window, providing points specifically for trading players.)


But wait, there's more! In this test, we're implementing a player skill system too! As player abilities improve, they'll acquire new skills! When you select and equip these skills, players will gain special ability boosts. This includes unique enhancements to abilities such as skill hit rate, farming efficiency, and skill accuracy, which are unaffected by the hero used in the current match and are universally effective!


Last but not least, it's time for an exhilarating BO5 showdown! In this test, we're opening up all league 2 content, including playoffs, in one go! Regular season matches are just warm-ups; playoffs are where the real challenge lies!


In the playoffs, you'll compete against top-tier teams in the league, vying for glory and trophies! Only the strongest teams will emerge victorious, becoming legends in the esports world! From pre-match BP (ban-pick) phases to in-game tactical decisions and post-match analysis, BO5 is the ultimate stage to test your coaching prowess!


Real tactical battles await in the playoffs! Our goal is the league championship! Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, you'll find your own battle fun in the B-tier league!


The update will go live on March 25th in "Esports Godfather: origin"! This test is expected to last a week. Remember to stay tuned to our Twitter（X）and Discord for the latest updates and event information. Thanks for all your support and love; we'll see you at the league 2 matches!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2739460/_/


Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_


(P.S.: We've recently noticed some circulating demo versions from our previous Steam Next Fest edition. This has caused some inconvenience for us, so we kindly ask for your understanding and support in refraining from spreading them publicly. Thank you.)


— Asteroid Games Studio

Hello everyone! Happy Chinese New Year! This is Asteroid Game Studio!


Over the past year, our team has made progress in many areas, which could not have been possible without your strong support and active participation. At this point, I would like to specifically ask about your gaming experience with the demo we launched during our Steam Next Fest. Were you satisfied? We highly value feedback from every player and hope you can join our discord to share your suggestions and feedback, helping us to continuously optimize the game and make it a favorite among players.


Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_


As the Chinese New Year holiday is coming to an end, we are also officially announcing the transition into the closed development phase of the game. This means that starting from Beijing Time,February 21, 2024,19:00,we will close the download channel for the Steam Next Fest demo. Although this decision is regrettable, it is made to allow our team to focus more on the in-depth development and refinement of the game, ensuring that we can deliver a more exciting gaming experience upon the official release.


During the test period of the Steam Next Fest, based on player feedback and our internal discussions, we have outlined some new project plans. These new projects will be gradually integrated and added to the game in the coming development cycle. To ensure the stability and compatibility of these new additions, we plan to conduct a closed test at the end of March. The specific timing of this test is not yet determined, but we promise to notify everyone in advance once the test schedule is set, ensuring that interested players have enough time to prepare.


Finally, we want to thank everyone again for your enthusiastic participation and selfless support over the past period. Please believe that we have collected and discussed every piece of feedback and suggestion. Let us look forward to the closed development phase, where we aim to bring you a more perfected and exciting gaming experience.


Stay tuned for our subsequent updates, and we wish everyone a prosperous new year, with all your wishes coming true!


-- Asteroid Game Studio

We will start developer stream(Chinese language) at 4 pm(GMT +8).

Hello, everyone! This is the Asteroid Game Studio!


We appreciate your long-standing support for "Esports Godfather."


We are excited to announce the release of the limited-time demo for Steam NEXT FEST!


We add lots of new contents into this demo, including the much-anticipated League 2 matches, customizable options during matches, and everything you are eagerly waiting for!


After last week's testing, we received valuable feedback. After working for a week, we not only fixed bugs but also successfully integrated the expected new content into this demo!


Now, let me introduce the updates in details:


[h3]1. Post-Match Evaluation:[/h3]

Confusing why he's the MVP? Now, get all the answers! Check detailed performances after each match and comments from casters and viewers. Note that some commentators may have strange favor(Maybe some viewer will give 10/10 just because you picked Zealot XD)


[h3]2. League 2:[/h3]

The Challenger Series is just the beginning. In this version, you can advance to the League 2 and play the first 8 matches. Comparing with those weak teams in Challenger Series, League 2 teams are stronger in attributes and AI. Hope players complaining about low difficulty can enjoy this.


[h3]3. New Ban-Pick Mechanism:[/h3]

In the League 2, ban slots will be increased to 3, which makes BP phase more influential. You can not defeat all with just one draft. And you need to prepare multiple drafts to face this new challenge. Of course, you can also gain a huge advantage by good BP strategy.


[h3]4. Equipment System:[/h3]

MOBA without equipment? Not anymore! From the League 2, the equipment system will be introduced (We prepared over 50 pieces even in this demo!). Before each match, you can configure 3 pieces of equipment for each of your hero, pick right equipment for your heroes to unleash their formidable strength. For every version, there is a changing list of available equipment (About 20 pieces each version), so you need to find heroes those has the best synergies with the equipment.


[h3]5.Version Update System:[/h3]

You think you have a invincible BOT athlete so you can win every game with 1-carry style? Sorry, it is very hard because version always changes (Actually, we think “only 1 strategy + repeat for tens of matches” mode is kind of boring XD)! For every month, there are minor changes in version rules. And for every season, version rules change a lot! You need to find version answer in various version rules.

In this demo, we prepare over 20 version rules. Hope you can enjoy a lot! (Of course, they cannot occur in the same version, if you want to experience as many as possible of them, you need to restart new game.)


[h3]6. More New Heroes:[/h3]

9 new heroes join this game during League-2. More heroes bring more game experience and strategy! Besides, in order to facilitate changes in tactical arrangements for coaches during version updates, new routine affairs have been added to adjust athletes’ hero pool.


[h3]7. Customize Gameplay :[/h3]

We mentioned before that we would gradually add some custom options for gameplay. Based on recent feedback, we've been working hard and have now introduced 2 custom options: the threshold for automatic recall to base when low on health and jungle routes for junglers. Now, players can freely customize the pace of their matches, making the game more aligned with their tactical expectations.

In the full-released version, we will introduce more custom option, hoping that every player can find their own comfort zone in the gaming experience.


[h3]8. Misc Changes And Eggs:[/h3]

Besides the major updates, we've added many new things! Explore and discover these surprises in the game!

Finally, thanks for your long-term support of Asteroid game studio. Your feedback helps us make "Esports Godfather" better. We hope you'll continue to support us in this update! Keep playing, report bugs, and give suggestions! Thank you all!


[h3]JOIN OUR TIME-LIMITED CAMPAIGN[/h3]

Custom Team:

Leave a comment in indicated tweet, and you will have a chance to customize a team, including team name, logo, play style and on and on. This campaign lasts until Feb. 18th, when we will randomly draw 1 lucky player and contact them.

X: https://twitter.com/1000_Water_



Custom Athletes ID:

Leave your favorite ID in indicated steam community thread. And we will add it to our game!

Please follow the naming rules:
1.No more than 9 alphabets or numbers.
2.Avoid using esport players’ ID names in the real world.
3.Avoid using words which are offensive, sexual innuendo, politics concerned (We probably filter those “unhealthy” names).

Link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1278540/discussions/0/4042609512659882812/



Wishing you enjoy this a lot! And happy Chinese New Year!

Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Hello everyone, it's been a while. I'm 1000water, the producer of "Esports Godfather." I wonder if you've had enough of 6 matches in Challenger Series?


Many of the suggestions you provided earlier have been very helpful to us, such that we need to explain why a hero is chosen as the MVP and using statistics like damage per round.


Now, we have completed the basic work on League 2, and we can't wait for everyone to try it and give us your feedback!
[PS: Since Challenger Series is a trial version, this League 2 is a test, so we will not update it to the Esports Godfather: Origin.]


You can download the beta version with the League 2 from the "Esports Godfather" page.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1278540/_/


[h2]Now, let me introduce what we have done in League 2：[/h2]


[h3]1. Version Update System[/h3]
No one likes a stagnant system, and I am no exception. In past games, balance has always been a focal point of discussion. We have been thinking about the value and significance of balance, and honestly, the reason we created Esports Godfather is because of this system, and now it will meet everyone for the first time!


At the beginning of each season, new major rules will change, affecting the timing and rewards of special teamfight (Dragon, Herald, Colossus), greatly impacting the game's pace!


As the season progresses, minor rules will be gradually revealed! Starting from the beginning of the season, every month, we will unlock a gameplay rule covering various aspects, such as adjusting all card costs, hand size limits, rules of jungle, and more. I believe this will be a challenge for everyone! A version change means a change in the hero ecosystem. You need to understand and try it out to come up with your answer!


[h3]2. Equipment System[/h3]
Starting from the League 2, the equipment system is about to be introduced! You can equip 3 pieces of equipment for heroes, and it will be unlocked when the gold reaches the requirement!


The classification of magical and physical heroes will also have significance. Physical heroes can only use physical and universal equipment, magic heroes can only use magical and universal equipment, and only hybrid heroes can use all equipment.


And each version, we will randomly select from the equipment pool. Will mages dominate, or will warriors rule, or perhaps only marksmen can hit the bullseye?


PS. The equipment system has only undergone the first phase of adjustments. We expect to carry out the second phase of adjustments next week. There may be some combinations that are too powerful, but don't worry; we will handle it as soon as possible.


[h3]3. League Mode[/h3]
The Challenger Series is just the birthplace of legends, but by no means the end of legends!


Starting from the League 2, your team will face the challenges of the league. Each league has 13 teams(including you, of course), and 5 of them will be eliminated in the regular, leaving only the top 8 outstanding teams to participate in the playoffs!


You not only need to consider the issue of points but also prepare more tactics. This will be an extra challenge! The League 2 will adopt a 3-BAN system, in other words, each team can ban 3 heroes! The game of victory or defeat begins with the ban-pick phase!


[h3]4. New Heroes[/h3]
In the upcoming version, we will release some new heroes for everyone to play.


When new heroes are unlocked, if your team members are interested, you can directly include these new heroes in their hero pool!

PS. Unlocked with each version change as the game progresses.


In addition to the above, we have added some small “toys”, such as replacing players when promoted to the League 2.


Today's update has opened eight matches in the regular season of the League 2. Now, the trial version can play a total of 14 (6+8) matches. I hope everyone enjoys it.


The current version has some systems that are not yet open, so the values of other clubs may seem a bit high. We will try to get everything done by next week.


[h2]Our update plan for next week is as follows:[/h2]


[h3]【Implementation of Training Matches】[/h3]
Players no longer need to practice heroes in matches! Based on the difference in attributes between players, numerical improvements can be obtained, and players will also increase their proficiency with the heroes they use. If the opponent's player uses a hero included in our player's hero pool, it will also increase proficiency!


[h3]【 Implementation of Sponsors】[/h3]
If your performance is outstanding, sponsors will want to help you! When signing, you can get training points, coach points, and monthly goals!


[h3]【Optimization】[/h3]
Nothing is more headache-inducing than optimization. We expect to address some long-standing optimization issues next week!


Actually, we are also thinking about issues related to the creative workshop. In our plan, Esports Godfather will open the creative workshop, but we may need some help. If there are friends who hope to develop Esports Godfather-related mods and have mod development experience, it would be even better.


We would like to know what kind of interface you would prefer and what kind of support would be more suitable for you! Feel free to contact us at any time.


"E-sports Godfather"
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_


Finally, we have confirmed our participation in the Next Fest in Feb.! So, this test will continue until the end of the Next Fest! And the Chinese New Year is coming subsequently! So, we expect the League 2 test to be open until February 18th, until the end of Chinese New Year!
Hope everyone has fun playing during this period!


Happy Chinese New Year!