Hoop Land News

[p]Hello Hoop Fans![/p][p][/p][p]The 'Tournament' Update is finally here! Version 1.09.7 adds exciting new features such as college rankings, tournament courts, CPU player trade requests, and much more![/p][p][/p][p]Those of you that enjoy playing Commissioner Mode with a friend can now set specific teams to Player or CPU. Player controlled teams will be able to draft, sign, and trade their own players without any CPU involvement.[/p][p][/p][p]Unfortunately, Cloud Saves did not make the cut but it's still on my list of things to add in future updates along with Achievements.[/p][p][/p][p]This update also sets the foundation for the big College Franchise Mode coming to Update Version 1.10 later this year. This will also be the update when Hoop Land finally exits Early Access so your feedback leading up to full release will be crucial![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all again for putting your trust into the development of this game, I couldn't have done it without all your support![/p][p][/p][p]New Features[/p][p]- Added Top 25 rankings for college leagues[/p][p]- Added ability for unhappy players to request trades[/p][p]- Added ability to scout coaches in Franchise Mode[/p][p]- Added ability to toggle between Player and CPU control for any team in Commissioner Mode[/p][p]- Added ability to edit tournament and playoff matchups in Commissioner Mode[/p][p]- Added ability to edit tournament courts in Commissioner Mode and custom league editor[/p][p]- Added ability to edit player injuries in Commissioner Mode and custom league editor[/p][p]- Added ability to edit exact total of season games[/p][p]- Added ability to edit menu background color[/p][p]- Added ability to cycle through various menu UI with gamepad shoulders and triggers[/p][p][/p][p]All Season Modes[/p][p]- Added ability to export box scores as a text file[/p][p]- Added player star ratings to trade summary screen[/p][p]- Added double doubles and triple doubles to advanced stats screen on player profile[/p][p]- Added color key for player and team options on contracts screen[/p][p]- Added deceased status to coach profile screen[/p][p]- Added informative text when box scores are disabled[/p][p]- Added warning text when selecting a league with more than 64 teams[/p][p]- Improved CPU trade value calculation[/p][p]- Updated standings screen for college leagues[/p][p]- Updated divisions to conferences in college leagues[/p][p]- Players will now select previous worn jersey numbers if possible[/p][p]- Teams will now retire number most worn by retiring player[/p][p]- Draft rankings will now only display declared players if custom draft class is loaded[/p][p]- Moved Honolulu from Northwest Division to Southwest Division[/p][p]- Fixed incorrect team logos getting cached[/p][p]- Fixed incorrect coin display when viewing a player from another league[/p][p]- Fixed draft lottery odds not applying to upcoming season[/p][p]- Fixed inability to advance past free agency if player minutes array is empty[/p][p]- Fixed inability to view past season standings if expansion team is added[/p][p]- Fixed top news not redirecting to coach profile screen after coach passes away[/p][p]- Fixed score text size on playoffs bracket screen[/p][p]- Fixed championship trophy appearing on non championship games during live sim[/p][p]- Fixed star team logos, courts, and table graphics not caching properly[/p][p]- Fixed retired player animation when cycling years in player comparison screen[/p][p]- Fixed exported stats formatting on mobile devices[/p][p]- Fixed gender for generated Icelandic surnames[/p][p][/p][p]Career Mode[/p][p]- Fixed projected minutes not factoring in teammate injuries[/p][p]- Fixed trophy preview text size on trophies screen[/p][p]- Fixed inability to view entire trophy collection on trophies screen[/p][p]- Fixed freeze when simulating to next sub-in[/p][p]- Fixed All-Star game ending prematurely when simulating to next appearance[/p][p][/p][p]Hoop Gram[/p][p]- Added breaking news for player trade requests[/p][p]- Added Search button to main screen[/p][p]- Fixed posts when box scores cannot be found[/p][p]- Fixed posts not directing to correct profile screen[/p][p]- Fixed post not displaying player of the game[/p][p]- Fixed blank posts when player or coach has passed away[/p][p][/p][p]Franchise Mode[/p][p]- Coaches must now be scouted before they can be hired[/p][p]- Fixed player control selection for All-Star game[/p][p][/p][p]Commissioner Mode[/p][p]- Added ability to simulate ahead in college leagues without switching to the pro league[/p][p]- Fixed ability to trade draft picks after the trade deadline[/p][p][/p][p]Gameplay[/p][p]- Added Top 25 rankings to scoreboard for ranked teams in college league[/p][p]- Added series lead to scoreboard during the post season[/p][p]- Added additional tracked stats to team stats screen[/p][p]- Fixed players teleporting when catching the ball after a pass[/p][p]- Fixed players getting stuck mid-air[/p][p]- Fixed player not getting credited with a steal after deflecting the ball[/p][p]- Fixed player not getting credited with an assist after saving or tipping the ball[/p][p]- Fixed play targets not reappearing after a replay has ended[/p][p]- Fixed inability to substitute players to certain positions in quick subs menu[/p][p]- Fixed #00 appearing as #100 when displayed below the player[/p][p][/p][p]UI[/p][p]- Added ability to disable menu background scrolling[/p][p]- Added descriptive text for various game and season settings[/p][p]- Fixed freeze on startup screen if exhibition and game settings fail to load[/p][p]- Fixed inability to switch between mouse & keyboard and gamepad while in-game[/p][p]- Fixed Workshop button overlayed on top of the Options button[/p][p]- Fixed Star Teams not uploading properly to the Workshop[/p]

[p]Hey Hoop Fans![/p][p][/p][p]Since the last big update which added Steam Workshop I've been busy working on the next update, Version 1.09.7. This update fixes a variety of bugs and issues that have been on my backlog and also adds in new features and requests. My goal is to release Update Version 1.09.7 within the next month or so but I should have a more firm release date as it nears closer to completion.[/p][p][/p][p]Here are some of the highlights thus far![/p][p][/p][p]Improved CPU Trade Logic[/p][p]CPU teams will factor in player award history so that players with the same star ratings but more awards will be more valued. Teams will also be more cautious trading away their draft picks.[/p][p][/p][p]CPU Player Trade Requests[/p][p]CPU players that become unhappy due to their playing time, performance, or team success may request a trade from the team. At this point, your only options are to trade away the player or leave them to sit on the bench as they will refuse to play in games.[/p][p][/p][p]Unknown Coach Scouting[/p][p]Free agent coaches with unknown traits and attributes can be scouted for 25 coins. Scouting will reveal the whole report so that you can make more well informed hires.[/p][p][/p][p]Editable Player Injuries[/p][p]Player injuries will be editable in Commissioner Mode and in the Custom League Editor.[/p][p][/p][p]Improved Commissioner Mode Team Control[/p][p]Those of you who play Commissioner Mode with a friend may have experienced issues controlling your own individual teams in the past. In the next update you will be able to set each team's control to either Player or CPU so that you can take full control over any team's roster decisions.[/p][p][/p][p]Additional Post Game Stats[/p][p]On the Team Stats screen, you will be able to view more advanced stats such as second chance points, bench points, largest lead, and more.[/p][p][/p][p]Exportable Game Box Scores[/p][p]At the end of any game, you will be able to export the complete box score in text file form.[/p][p][/p][p]New Background Options[/p][p]For those of you that experience motion sickness, I've added the ability to disable menu background scrolling. You will also be able to change the background color to any color of your choosing.[/p][p][/p][p]New Tool Tips[/p][p]Descriptive text for various season and game settings have been added, better explaining what the setting changes for the game or user.[/p][p][/p][p]Improved Gamepad Support and Cloud Saves[/p][p]I'm hoping to further improve gamepad support for menu UI navigation as well as added support for cloud saves. More details will come as development progresses.[/p][p][/p][p]Road to Full Release[/p][p]Update Version 1.10 is still on track to release by the end of 2026. This is when the game is planned to fully release with the addition of College Franchise Mode.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again to all of you that have chosen to support Hoop Land throughout Early Access. I'm excited at what's still to come and can't wait to hear more of your thoughts and feedback in the months ahead![/p]

Exhibition Mode
- Fixed road team not loading on team select screen
- Fixed team display on team select screen when a conference contains more than 32 teams

Career Mode
- Fixed player not resting when choosing to rest on starting lineups screen
- Fixed ability to edit team game plan when choosing to rest on starting lineups screen
- Fixed player’s fame level not paying out bonus coins when reaching higher tiers

Franchise Mode
- Improved season roster player sorting when sorting by contract during free agency period

Commissioner Mode
- Fixed All-Star game day not shifting when inserting a new day

All Season Modes
- Fixed player stats in college league not displaying correctly
- Fixed inability to advance past awards if award winner team cannot be found
- Fixed Spark Plug activating when substituting players on starting lineups screen
- Fixed typo in Massachusetts Musketeers team name

[p]Happy New Year's Eve, hoop fans![/p][p][/p][p]Steam Workshop is now open for all with the release of Update Version 1.09.6! Browse, subscribe, download, and share custom leagues directly from the Workshop without any hassle. I've also added some other quality of life improvements that have been requested by the community.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for supporting Hoop Land throughout Early Access. I have plans to improve menu UI navigation which I know is a huge pain at the moment. I also plan to add cloud saves and achievements in a future update. Your feedback and support have been invaluable so please don't hesitate to provide any input.[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the full patch notes below and have a safe and happy new year![/p][p][/p][p]New Features[/p][p]- Added ability to upload custom leagues and draft classes to Steam Workshop[/p][p]- Added ability to download subscribed leagues and draft classes from Steam Workshop[/p][p][/p][p]Gameplay[/p][p]- Moved Defensive Assistance from Custom Difficulty to the Controls panel in Settings[/p][p]- Added Off-Ball Assistance for automatic off-ball movement in control settings[/p][p]- Added ability to toggle ball handler’s name, #, and position in gameplay settings[/p][p]- Added ability to toggle icon target player’s name, #, and position in gameplay settings[/p][p]- Added ability to view teammate’s shot accuracy when using icon passing[/p][p][/p][p]All Season Modes[/p][p]- Added total offline players label for each mode in the Select Mode screen[/p][p]- Added ability to edit league logo, name, and divisions in the offseason[/p][p]- Added ability to adjust max contract values in the offseason[/p][p]- Added ability to view player’s college stats and awards while in the pro league[/p][p]- Improved Spark Plug skill description[/p][p]- Fixed freeze if historic game data contains a team that has been deleted[/p][p]- Fixed freeze if player's team id value does not match current team id value[/p][p]- Fixed player not loading correctly when resuming a game in progress[/p][p]- Fixed Times Won award weighting not calculating correctly[/p][p][/p][p]Commissioner Mode[/p][p]- Added ability to play offline multiplayer with up to 4 players[/p][p]- Added ability to edit league schedule[/p][p][/p][p]Franchise Mode[/p][p]- Fixed scouts scouting players in the college free agents list[/p][p][/p][p]Customization[/p][p]- Cached images are now removed from storage when a custom league has been deleted[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p][/p][p]If you missed the 10% discount during Steam Sports Fest, the holiday savings will continue throughout the Steam Winter Sale, starting from now until January 5th![/p][p][/p][p]Steam Workshop support is currently in beta testing and is still on track to release before the end of December. I’m excited for you all to start sharing and downloading custom leagues and draft classes directly from the Workshop.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for supporting Hoop Land throughout Early Access. Your feedback and support are helping shape the game into the best version it can be ahead of its full release next year. You truly are the best fans![/p]