Stuff we are working on

Rather than my usual posting of vague generalities about things progressing and what not. I figure Ill lay things out a bit more for you all. We put the finishing (at least for now) touches on the User Interface a while ago. For those of you that participated in the first round of testing things will pretty much look the same however there were some deep structural changes under the hood, so to speak, thanks to your feedback. With the UI done for now I recently started working on the scheduling system. Basically the game was originally intended with a weekly turn system. After gathering some feedback it became apparent that more people would want to play with a daily turn system. The difference between the two is actually pretty minimal, but the trick here was figuring out that it was going to alter the overall data flow slightly (scheduler->serverScripts->DB->serverScripts->game->serverScripts...and so on) and exactly how I was supposed to let users (you all) choose between schedule types. So after some research we settled on jQuery (a javascript library) which has some pretty slick hide and show functions. So you can now see the results on the start a game page. It doesnt look very impressive, but that page is where the data flow for a game originates and there is some mildly complicated stuff in there.
So now that the schedule system is done Im off and running on what we call "the backend" (or the actual game engine). The backend has been in production since our inception with Clarke doing the heavy lifting, but since we are in the sprint to the finish now its all hands on deck (except for Kate who is launching into our post-game evaluation and points distribution system).
Anyway thats the current state of things, thanks for checking in.
Jeff

We need your feedback

Hi everyone,
Things are moving right along. We ran into a few small snags with the order of battle. Mainly the game mechanics versus actual troop locations and strengths. So while we make some decisions on that I was hoping to get some feedback from you all for the schedule scripts I am currently designing. I posted a poll here at the DevBlog asking how often you would like to play. If there is a scenario that you want to see that I failed to include just post it to the comments here. Thanks for your input

Yikes

Okay, well our plans for frequent updates kind of fell by the wayside after the first round of alpha testing opened. So I guess Ill just jump back in here and tell you all what we are currently working on. The User Interface (that so many of you were kind enough to help us test) is now complete, feature wise. There are a few more graphics that need to be added but all the major features are implemented. You also might have noticed that the website is still evolving (the "links" page for instance is currently being constructed). Anyway thanks for dropping into Campaign '63 HQ and stop by again soon.
Jeff

Free Trial Period

In celebration of Mutant Entertainment Studios first release we are happy to offer a three week free trial period. The trail period will end on November 1st. So in the meantime please join or start a game and check back here soon for announcements regarding pricing.
Jeff

Ready for Testers!

Hey everyone. We are ready for testers, so just sign up here. Then join the test game that is set up
here. There are only 9 spots on the first test round, so sign up early to make sure you get to poke and prod our work. Thank you so much everyone and we'll see you soon.
Jeff

Eye Candy

Things are moving right along. Test accounts will be open soon. In the meantime here is some eye candy for you

WANTED: T-shirt Wearing Volunteers!

So, if you're going to be in the Fresno, Calif. area over the weekend of Oct. 3-4, have we got a great job for you! We're looking for friends, family, strangers, dogs, horses, and whatever else can fit in a size large t-shirt to attend the Kearney Park Reenactment and wear Campaign of '63 t-shirts to give us some cheap, yet eye-catching advertising. These shirts will be free for our volunteers who attend (tickets to get in will NOT be free: $10 per adult, $5 per child 6-12) and the event is sure to be fun! I went last year with my sister to the reenactment near Mariposa, Calif. and we greatly enjoying the sword fighting cavalry men, and of course the great drama of the dying soldiers. :)

Here is the link for more info:
http://www.valleyhistory.org/civilwar2009.html

Email us at info@campaign63.com for info on getting ahold of a t-shirt.