This is a new project of mine, and as you can probably tell it’s a CYOA about football- the world sport (for all you Americans that’s soccer). It’s quite fitting since the FIFA World Cup is underway.
I’m not very good at coding, so please excuse the lack of stats and the fairly linear progression of the game. Due to my lack of coding skills, you can only play as a male with a set past. Sorry to all those feminists out there.
The story follows a young man, raised by the streets trying to chase his dream of playing in the World Cup.
Enjoy! And please leave any feedback/thoughts/suggestions- much appreciated.
@Aera the English invented the game and named it football (sure, there are references to kicking a ball shaped object going to the Chinese, but the modern game was invented by the English).
The word soccer was an old English slang term for the game. It is no longer used by any Englishman and hasn’t been for 100+ years.
The Americans later invented their own game called football (why, I will never know. Hand-Egg would be more appropriate) and needed a separate name for the English version. They chose soccer.
Now, as an English teacher in Korea educating Korean students using American books, every time the word ‘soccer’ is used, I tell the kids to call it football. The sport is English and we reserve the right to name it.
Football in its basic form (kicking a ball) has been ‘invented’ by many countries through history, including the Aztecs, kicking the heads of their enemies. Football in it’s current form was invented by the English.
I don’t think anyone who likes football likes FIFA. World Cup in 2022 in Qatar? Has there ever been a more blatant bribe committed?
I didn’t get a chance to play the demo but a football/soccer game sounds pretty interesting. I would imagine you get to date one of the cheerleaders? Haha, that would be pretty cliche, wouldn’t it? Anyways… I could definitely see it turn into a game with all the choices to be thought of.
@JLBH The past has to be set because (a) I’m not very good at coding/big blocks of text and (b) It helps developing the moral/message of the tale. I would really like to add in those stats that you suggested, but as I mention I’m not very good at coding. I would like to go into games and positions in more detail however the typical reader wouldn’t understand most of it and end up skipping the better part of it. However you’ll still get to choose how to play for the games. The line between RPG and Simulation is a very fine line. But thanks for your extensive feedback and I’d love to hear more of your ideas!
@Aera As JLBH and andymwhy stated, the only difference is the name. Hopefully this game will interest you in the sport
@andymwhy As I live in Australia I always have to remind people I mean soccer when I say football. Thanks for the detailed explanation!
@idonotlikeusernames Yes, FIFA isn’t exactly the fairest of organisations. So I plan to show that in this game. And also show the fury of the fans in the game as well.
@EarnBoogie As said already, football doesn’t have cheerleaders. However you will have the option of dating super models, friends and your manager’s daughter. Maybe even your teammates’ wives (John Terry reference). Maybe even the darker side of this topic- hiring escorts? Certainly wouldn’t be unusual in the football world.
@Beezlebub Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing…
@Havenstone Sure, but your dream can only end if you choose to give up. If so, I’ll add an Easter egg to satisfy the needs of the deeply eccentric Coming next update…
I will be including media coverage in the game to directly show the consequences of your actions. Also might add a social media dynamic if it isn’t too difficult.
Again, thank you everyone for the feedback. Next update coming 18/12/2013.
Ace mate! a fellow Aussie on the roll. I am interested i just want some clarification on the “Soccer” and “Football” words oh and for the record Aerial pingpong lols it is a joke peace to everyone
No errors spotted. Keep it up!
