GridIron News

[h2]The Blocking System Rework[/h2]
Football is a game that is won and lost in the trenches. A consistent offensive line is key to any offense producing results. Gridiron is no different.

When players reached out to us and provided us with feedback saying that our shields were making it impossible to play consistently, we began work on a system that would provide consistent results while still feeling rewarding for players.

The new blocking system takes the parts of the old system that you have come to know & love and combines them with some new features to provide more consistent and readable line play.

• Blocking is now consistent and reliable. If you hit an oncoming player with your shield, they will be blocked. Exploits from the old system such as jailing and hooking are no longer possible.
  
• The shield now has its own energy separate from stamina.
  
• Holding the block until the shield breaks causes both players to be pushed away from each other.
  
• Offensive linemen can slightly push defensive linemen if they land a precise block with the center of their shield. Defensive linemen can slightly push offensive linemen if the offensive lineman lands a block with the edges of their shield.
  
• A distinct sound notification will now alert all players if a block has been broken.
  
• If you are mid-slide or mid-dive and you get hit by a shield, your slide or dive will be stopped at the location the shield made contact, resulting in a successful block.
  
• Players can only land a block on one other player at a time.
  
• Blocking from behind is no longer possible. Players can no longer land a block on a player who is running away from them. Note that you can still block players who are walking towards you with their back turned.
  

[h2]General Changes[/h2]

• Removed the ability to gain momentum by slide-jumping. Jumping while sliding will now end your slide.
  
• Slightly extended the distance of the dive.
  
• Improved some audio features of the Moon Stadium.
  
• Added a kick sound for when players kick the ball.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed some issues with character animations.
  

- We are releasing the Founder's Pack for those who want to show their support for Gridiron and get some awesome cosmetics(and other cool stuff). Load up Gridiron now to see everything that's included in the 3 Founder's Pack tiers!

- The in-game scoreboard now displays your badge instead of your rank.

[h2]General Changes[/h2]

• Reworked the reporting system. Added commendations and narrowed down reporting categories.
  
• Added new sounds for the Soundwave ball trail.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the orbital ball indicator would block the reporting button.
  

[h2]General Changes[/h2]

• Added ToxMod functionalities. We are using some ToxMod tools to assist us in dealing with toxicity in text and voice chat in-game.
  
• Players can now see which game mode they are queued for.
  
• Players no longer lose stamina for jumping repeatedly before a 1v1 catching match starts.
  
• The custom lobby menu will now show if you are in a 1v1 catching match.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the line of scrimmage would incorrectly be placed at the 5 yard line after a kick return.
  
• Fixed an issue with catching in training.
  
• Fixed an issue with player profile, rank, and level displaying incorrectly in the post-game screen.
  
• Fixed an issue where the new item indicator would appear over the custom match menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where the new item indicator for the locker room would never disappear.
  
• Fixed an issue with private 1v1 catching matches not starting correctly.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed issues with inputs registering when players were attempting to slide or engage/disengage their shield.
  
• Fixed an issue where the post-game screen would show a different amount of experience needed to level up than the profile page.
  
• Fixed some issues with the ball not behaving correctly after being caught in training mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where a white square would appear on the 7v7 queue button.
  
• Fixed an issue where players would time out when connecting to a public 1v1 game.