GridIron News

Patch Notes
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- Fixed an issue where sometimes the ball would be caught out of bounds and end zone and trigger a safety incorrectly
- Fixed an issue with calling a timeout on field goal formation
- Fixed an issue where blocking slow effect was sometimes permanently applied
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the kickoff meter wasn't working
- Made the goalpost easier to see through and solid. (No more hiding inside of goalpost)
- Fixed an issue where the Robot's ragdoll got hit much harder than other player models
- Fixed an issue where the field goal would kick itself with certain button presses
- Fixed an issue where custom lobby UI would get stuck on screen
- Fixed an issue where custom lobby could not be joined after the completion of a game
- Fixed an issue where getting a safety at half time caused the points to not be applied correctly
- Massive rehaul of chat filter systeem
- Fixed incorrect stats displaying when picking a QB
- Moved the play selection overlay UI to not interfere with the play feed
- Fixed first person option not working in training mode
- Fixed issue where calling a timeout after a safety broke the game

It's time for Early Access Season 2, and in preparation for that, we've got some MAJOR changes coming your way!

With those changes, we are going to reset all stats and migrate over to the new Early Access Season 2 model.

[h2]New Casual Ranked System[/h2]
Starting in Season 2, Players will now gain rank based on their stats for each role. The roles are QB, Receiver, and Lineman.

Quarterback Ranking will be influenced by your yards passing, your passing touchdowns, and your pass completions.

Receiver Ranking takes into account your reception yards, your reception touchdowns, and your interceptions to award outstanding defensive play.

Lineman Ranking will look at your blocks, sacks, and tackles to award playing both sides of the ball well.

[h2]Balance Changes[/h2]

[h3]Quarterback[/h3]

• Quarterbacks can now sprint and jump while in first or third person.
  
• You can now choose your preference for either first or third person in the options menu.
  
• Quarterbacks can no longer slide or dive while in throwing mode.
  
• Football now moves with 15% more velocity.
  
• Quarterbacks can now throw the ball 10 yards further then before.
  

[h2]General Changes[/h2]

• You can now call timeouts in both casual and custom games.
  

[h3]Stadium Changes[/h3]

• The stadium is getting a new set of paint and taking on a new life! Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this new and improved field to life.
  

It's time to celebrate YOU, our awesome community!

This latest patch has a bunch of new content as well as some bug fixes you've wanted us to address.



[h2]Founder Badges[/h2]

It's time to show off your Original Gamer status by earning some of these unique Founder badges.

Play a game during every day of the event to earn a Veteran badge!

[h2]Twitch Drops[/h2]
We love our twitch streamers, and so do you! Play in-game during special events with some of your favorite influencers and earn awesome skins! A drop schedule will be posted October 30th.

[h2]7 Day Challenge[/h2]
In addition to the Veteran badge earned for playing every day of the event, you will also earn two exclusive skins for The Captain & The Hacker


[h2]Play Feed[/h2]

• Fixed issues with tackles and sacks not showing up.
  
• Added support for field goals and extra points.
  
• Fixed kick off reporting bugs
  

[h2]Stamina & Movement[/h2]

• Stamina bar now changes color based on percentage remaining
  
• Adds a cooldown for bunnyhopping
  

[h2]General[/h2]

• Improved chat filter
  
• Fixed the shield 'shock' effect persisting after a play ends
  

It's time for Early Access Season 2, and in preparation for that, we've got some MAJOR changes coming your way!

With those changes, we are going to reset all stats and migrate over to the new Early Access Season 2 model.

[h2]New Casual Ranked System[/h2]
Starting in Season 2, Players will now gain rank based on their stats for each role. The roles are QB, Receiver, and Lineman.

Quarterback Ranking will be influenced by your yards passing, your passing touchdowns, and your pass completions.

Receiver Ranking takes into account your reception yards, your reception touchdowns, and your interceptions to award outstanding defensive play.

Lineman Ranking will look at your blocks, sacks, and tackles to award playing both sides of the ball well.

[h2]Balance Changes[/h2]

[h3]Quarterback[/h3]

• Quarterbacks can now sprint and jump while in first or third person.
  
• You can now choose your preference for either first or third person in the options menu.
  
• Quarterbacks can no longer slide or dive while in throwing mode.
  
• Football now moves with 15% more velocity.
  
• Quarterbacks can now throw the ball 10 yards further then before.
  

[h2]General Changes[/h2]

• You can now call timeouts in both casual and custom games.
  

[h3]Stadium Changes[/h3]

• The stadium is getting a new set of paint and taking on a new life! Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this new and improved field to life.
  

It's time to celebrate YOU, our awesome community!

Starting on October 31st, we'll be celebrating the community by giving away exclusive event prizes.

[h2]Founder Badges[/h2]

It's time to show off your Original Gamer status by earning some of these unique Founder badges.

Play a game during every day of the event to earn a Veteran badge!

[h2]Twitch Drops[/h2]
We love our twitch streamers, and so do you! Play in-game during special events with some of your favorite influencers and earn awesome skins! A drop schedule will be posted October 30th.

[h2]7 Day Challenge[/h2]
In addition to the Veteran badge earned for playing every day of the event, you will also earn two exclusive skins for The Captain & The Hacker

Make sure to mark your calendars for October 31st, because you won't want to miss out on this event!