For the 9th time, it's time to reveal what is going on behind the scenes at ManagerLeague Headquarters.
The previous seven chapters can be found here:
Chapter 1 :: Chapter 2 :: Chapter 3 :: Chapter 4 :: Chapter 5 :: Chapter 6 :: Chapter 7 :: Chapter 8
If you have not read them yet, do so now.
I just thought I should let everyone know how things are going, and I am pleased to announce that we have just started the second phase of the testing.
The first phase consisted of about 10 seasons of testing with just the admins and moderators of ManagerLeague, and now in phase 2, we have invited 50 players from around the world to join us.
Actually, of those 50, only about 30 have signed up, so I have a feeling there might be 20 managers out there who have yet to check their email...
Yes, invitations were sent out to the registered email in ML, and if you don't use that address anymore, well, tough luck.
So far, we are getting a lot of very good feedback from our testers, with some being a lot more pleased than others.
And no doubt, the new interface takes a little getting used to, having used the old for so long. We would not make such drastic change if we did not think it was required though.
So far, we are certainly on track for our July launch, allthough my health is trying to get in the way. First my neck locked up again, and now my favorite virus is back, eating away at my cornea, making me practically one-eyed for a few weeks. As long as I avoid daylight and stick with the meds, I should be fine though ;)
Saying we are on track, comes with a few open questions though, as we have reached a conclusion to rewrite our new team-setup page (which you have not yet seen), again. We have actually rewritten it 2 times already, but of all the parts in ManagerLeague, it might be the most important one. Thats why we need to make it RIGHT, not just allright. I am also a bit concerned wether or not the mobile interface to ManagerLeague will be working at all when we are done, but we shall have to deal with that when the time comes. If it doesn't work when we launch, I shall make sure it does a few days afterwards!
This is certainly the shortest Development Diary so far, but I will include a little screenshot for you again, and that is our player-comparison popup, which you should all recognize. It just looks a little better ;)
Have a great week, and remember to check your email now and then, as we might send out more beta-invitations soon.
On behalf of ManagerLeague HQ
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