Hello everyone, I'm 1000water, the producer of "Esports Godfather".


Thank you all coaches for your patience! We are now just twenty days away from the official release of "Esports Godfather", and we are in the final stages of preparation and bug fixing. So far, everything is progressing smoothly, and the game will be launched on May 24th as scheduled.


Recently, we have received many inquiries regarding pricing and specific plans. So, I'd like to take this opportunity to communicate our plans with everyone.


Firstly, regarding pricing, the official version of "Esports Godfather" will be priced at 78 RMB in the domestic market (19.99 USD in the US, and 129 HKD in Hong Kong) upon release. We will offer a promotional discount of 12% off during the first two weeks, making the price around 68 RMB in the domestic market (17.6 USD in the US, and 113.5 HKD in Hong Kong).


Additionally, we will be launching a new trial version around May 16th. This trial will include customizable options, all heroes, six matches in the internet cafe league, and six matches in the amateur league, offering approximately 5 hours of gameplay. Moreover, we will ensure compatibility between the trial version and the official version saves.


For those still hesitant about purchasing the full version of "Esports Godfather", you can use this trial version to make your final decision. Except for some locked features and incomplete systems, the trial version will provide a consistent experience with the full version.


However, regarding the new trial version, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused by the previous flawed data management. Due to this issue, the previous "Esports Godfather: Internet Cafe League" had some corrupted data which rendered the game unplayable. We will replace it with a new APPID for the trial version, accessible at:


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960430/_/


Upon the launch of the new trial version, we will shut down "Esports Godfather: Internet Cafe League". I deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


After the official release of "Esports Godfather", we plan to continue improving the game for at least six months, until the end of 2024. We have allocated sufficient funds for this purpose, so rest assured, May 24th is just the beginning for us, not the end of the journey.


As for future updates, the World Championship module has been confirmed. We estimate spending three months to refine and develop the World Championship as the ultimate challenge.


Furthermore, regarding hero additions, I want to mention that while we initially stated there would be 54 heroes, there might only be 53 upon release. This discrepancy occurred because I counted some heroes twice due to having multiple portraits. To compensate for this mistake, we plan to introduce four additional heroes for free after the release.


Now, regarding promotion.


Those who follow us on Bilibili may have noticed my recent posts.


Here's a recap:


I want to explain to everyone who follows us why we have decided not to engage in commercial cooperation for promoting the game. There are primarily two reasons for this decision.


Firstly, there have been instances of fake positive reviews on games recently launched on Steam. We have also received numerous advertisements regarding "controlling reviews" lately. From a personal perspective, I consider this behavior unjust. From the standpoint of our studio, we firmly oppose any form of review manipulation. A good game is good on its own merits; it doesn't need artificially inflated reviews or similar activities.


Secondly, I have personally experienced some exaggerated promotion of games resulting from commercial cooperation. I ended up purchasing some poorly made games. This experience led me to believe that the credibility of game media promotion has significantly declined due to the actions of a few who exploit the system. This reminded me of the Atari Crash, and I don't want to be part of such practices or contribute to them.


Therefore, for the future of "Esports Godfather," we will not engage in any form of commercial cooperation for game promotion, nor will we spend any money on game promotion.


I know many of you are concerned about our survival. I want to thank you all for your support. However, I have to say that, as I mentioned during "Variable 2," there are only two ways for a game studio to fail: losing the ability to create quality content or losing the motivation to create quality content. Survival is not the critical issue; the reason we established Small Asteroid Studio was to create unique and innovative games, provide players with new experiences, and fulfill the dreams of everyone in the studio. I believe this purpose is just, and I don't want to achieve it through what I consider unjust means.


I admit that refraining from commercial cooperation for promotion is a risky move, but opportunities for risk are rare. I'm genuinely curious whether, in today's world, gold eventually shines or if good wine is indeed afraid of deep alleys.


So, I hope you all understand our stubbornness, and when leaving feedback for "Esports Godfather," please do so solely based on the game itself. If you find it valuable or enjoyable, leave positive feedback; if you find it uninteresting or boring, don't let anything else cloud your judgment. Good is good, bad is bad.


Finally, thank you all for listening to my rambling. Until next time.

Hello, coaches! This is Moto, the game designer from Asteroid Game Studio.


Firstly, I want to mention something extra. My commentator image has been finalized! Soon, you'll be able to see me in the pre-match and post-match commentary!


Now, getting back on track. It's only 30 days until the release of "Esports Godfather"! Are you all excited? Here, I will report to the coaches the latest development progress of "Esports Godfather".


First and foremost, the feature that everyone cares about the most: Player Customization!


Now! Coaches only need to enable player customization in the settings of the new game to enter the player customization section. In this section, coaches will receive a certain amount of player points and can use these points to customize the perfect player in their minds. This includes customizing the player's name, attributes, characteristics, hero pool, illustrations, and more, all using points! Coaches no longer have to struggle with random initial rolls!



Next up is the issue that many people are concerned about: Events.


Our event production is currently progressing smoothly. This includes exclusive events for each player based on their characteristics, as well as events triggered by sponsors and other related systems, which are nearing completion. These events will occur during breaks in the matches, allowing coaches to have some buffer and rest after intense battles.



And now, the most important part! The question that everyone has been asking about:the total number of heroes.


Now, I can directly reveal to everyone! When "Esports Godfather" is released, the game will provide 54 fully developed heroes for everyone to use! These heroes each have their own characteristics, and I believe they will bring a more diverse and enriching gaming experience to everyone. Quickly expand the hero pool for your players and let them ride into the arena with the new lineups developed by the coaches!


Finally, thank you all for your long-standing support of "Esports Godfather". We know you've been waiting for "Esports Godfather" for a long time. We hope you can be patient for a little while longer. In the last 30 days, we will continue to polish the game quality of "Esports Godfather" and deliver a satisfying experience on May 24th.


PS. We plan to provide a playable demo with inheritable saves 10 days before the release. However, due to some peculiar issues with previous versions' old saves, although we are addressing this problem, it's highly likely that we will release a new version with a different APPID for the demo, rather than building upon the internet cafe version. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this.


To learn more, you can follow us on Discord and X：

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp


Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_

Hello coaches,


I'm Moto, the game designer from Asteroid Game Studio.


I wonder how everyone has been enjoying our latest trial version during this period? Are you satisfied with the content of the postseason?


This limited-time test will end at 11:00 PM Beijing time on April 3, 2024. That means we expect to conclude this limited-time test tonight at 11:00 PM. Thank you all for your active participation!


During this week-long test, we've received a lot of feedback from everyone as well as some bug submissions.


At the same time, I've also received a lot of feedback regarding the text, including issues such as comments during MVP selection sometimes not matching the actual game situation and too few daily events for clubs.


Please rest assured, we have adjusted the filtering mechanism for MVP comments to strive to make the comments after each game as close to everyone's real game situation as possible. At the same time, I have been working hard to write and produce events, currently at a rate of 8-10 events per day. According to our expectations, there will be corresponding independent events during different periods of the game. This includes independent derivative events for each player, regular daily events for clubs, etc., all of which are currently in the writing and production stage.


For example, we will design a special event for each player based on their development characteristics, and trigger sponsor events after achieving certain hidden conditions during the regular season. In addition to these independent events, we have also produced a large number of club daily events to meet everyone's need for buffering and rest during the game intervals. In these events, depending on the coach's different choices, it is possible to receive different rewards such as club points and player ability experience points. Of course, there will also be some purely fun events. I will try my best to make these events more interesting, rather than simply increasing the mouse wear of the coaches, hoping not to embarrass the coaches when the time comes.


Furthermore, including the interview section we are working on (not yet disclosed), the transfer period (including player market, rookie draft, youth training camp), and the system of creating players freely have also entered the production process. For specific information, you can refer to our announcement on March 25 or join our discord and X for details.


Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp


Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_



Finally, this limited-time test is the final test. Before the official release of the game on May 24th, we will not conduct any public testing. At the same time, our studio will also enter the final closed development stage of "Esports Godfather". We expect to complete all the above systems in April and enter the internal cycle testing and optimization stage in May to avoid bugs and other issues that may trouble everyone as much as possible.


Last but not least, thank you again for your support and participation in our game testing. Your feedback is crucial to us, enabling us to continuously improve the gaming experience and make "Esports Godfather" better. See you all on May 24th.

Hello, long time no see! I'm 1000wateri, the producer of "Esports Godfather," and I'm delighted to be reunited with everyone here.


I believe many of our gamer friends have noticed that since the day before yesterday, we have gradually updated "Esports Godfather: origin." Yes, we uploaded an unstable version in advance. But now, we have done our best to make the version more stable. Although there may still be some bugs, we believe this version can make everyone happy, and we hope you will enjoy it.


Since the last version update about a month ago, we have added many new elements, including development features, playoffs, sponsors, and more. For specific details, you can directly enter the game to check. Compared to the official Grade league 2, the current version may lack some settings and specific features, but the functionality is basically complete. If you encounter any discomfort or issues in the game, feel free to communicate with us anytime on Discord or X. Of course, if you find the game fun, we also hope to receive some praise. Our team has been working hard in closed development recently. It would be a great encouragement for us to hear that you like "Esports Godfather."


I know many gamers are very concerned about our development progress, so I want to take this opportunity to share with everyone our development plans and situation for the next two months. Currently, "Esports Godfather" is about 90% complete.


In terms of league procedures, only the interview process (not yet disclosed), transfer period (including player market, rookie draft, youth training camp), and some scattered interfaces (such as the preview of each game in the playoffs) are still unfinished.


Then, the freely customizable player interface [where you can freely define player characteristics, appearances, etc.] we have actually completed, but due to procedural issues, we are temporarily unable to implement it into the current version. If implemented, it may take additional time and manpower, which is indeed challenging for our currently tight development schedule. We hope this won't cause too much trouble for everyone.


We are working on custom options for starting a new game, where basic settings such as game difficulty, format of regular season matches (bo1 or bo3), etc., can be modified by players themselves. In addition, some gameplay-related custom options, such as whether the opponent club will grow, whether the resource group can be abandoned, etc., have also been included in the development schedule.


We expect to complete these tasks around April 20th. In terms of specific designs, such as the training content of daily training, more medals, title systems, etc., we will also fill in during this time. At the same time, the second round of balance adjustments will also take place during this period.


In the last month, we will enter the stage of internal cyclic testing and optimization to avoid bugs and other issues that may trouble everyone as much as possible. We expect this testing to end on April 30th. Hope you find joy in the game, and see you next time!


How to contact us:

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp


Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_

Hey everyone, coaches and players alike, greetings!


This is Asteroid Games Studio ! It's time to unveil the mystery behind our next test!


We're planning an update for "Esports Godfather: origin" on March 25, 2024. This update will kick off a limited-time public test, giving everyone a chance to experience the game's future! (Think of it more as a public trial run rather than an open test.)


In this test, we're introducing a brand-new medal system. Now, you can earn medals for your players by completing specific conditions during matches, granting them special growth bonuses! Whether it's achieving a flawless triple kill or demonstrating exceptional teamwork in a match, you might earn a unique medal. Once players unlock these medals, they'll receive specific growth bonuses, enhancing their performance in matches!


Additionally, this public test will introduce a sponsor system. As the league progresses, major sponsors will extend offers based on team performance. When you sign with your desired sponsor, you'll receive generous sponsorship rewards, including club points, money, and various scarce resources! Furthermore, sponsors will regularly offer new monthly objectives to clubs, granting additional rewards upon completion! (Sponsors are also related to the currently unreleased transfer window, providing points specifically for trading players.)


But wait, there's more! In this test, we're implementing a player skill system too! As player abilities improve, they'll acquire new skills! When you select and equip these skills, players will gain special ability boosts. This includes unique enhancements to abilities such as skill hit rate, farming efficiency, and skill accuracy, which are unaffected by the hero used in the current match and are universally effective!


Last but not least, it's time for an exhilarating BO5 showdown! In this test, we're opening up all league 2 content, including playoffs, in one go! Regular season matches are just warm-ups; playoffs are where the real challenge lies!


In the playoffs, you'll compete against top-tier teams in the league, vying for glory and trophies! Only the strongest teams will emerge victorious, becoming legends in the esports world! From pre-match BP (ban-pick) phases to in-game tactical decisions and post-match analysis, BO5 is the ultimate stage to test your coaching prowess!


Real tactical battles await in the playoffs! Our goal is the league championship! Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, you'll find your own battle fun in the B-tier league!


The update will go live on March 25th in "Esports Godfather: origin"! This test is expected to last a week. Remember to stay tuned to our Twitter（X）and Discord for the latest updates and event information. Thanks for all your support and love; we'll see you at the league 2 matches!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2739460/_/


Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_


(P.S.: We've recently noticed some circulating demo versions from our previous Steam Next Fest edition. This has caused some inconvenience for us, so we kindly ask for your understanding and support in refraining from spreading them publicly. Thank you.)

— Asteroid Games Studio

Hello everyone! Happy Chinese New Year! This is Asteroid Game Studio!


Over the past year, our team has made progress in many areas, which could not have been possible without your strong support and active participation. At this point, I would like to specifically ask about your gaming experience with the demo we launched during our Steam Next Fest. Were you satisfied? We highly value feedback from every player and hope you can join our discord to share your suggestions and feedback, helping us to continuously optimize the game and make it a favorite among players.


Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_



As the Chinese New Year holiday is coming to an end, we are also officially announcing the transition into the closed development phase of the game. This means that starting from Beijing Time,February 21, 2024,19:00,we will close the download channel for the Steam Next Fest demo. Although this decision is regrettable, it is made to allow our team to focus more on the in-depth development and refinement of the game, ensuring that we can deliver a more exciting gaming experience upon the official release.


During the test period of the Steam Next Fest, based on player feedback and our internal discussions, we have outlined some new project plans. These new projects will be gradually integrated and added to the game in the coming development cycle. To ensure the stability and compatibility of these new additions, we plan to conduct a closed test at the end of March. The specific timing of this test is not yet determined, but we promise to notify everyone in advance once the test schedule is set, ensuring that interested players have enough time to prepare.


Finally, we want to thank everyone again for your enthusiastic participation and selfless support over the past period. Please believe that we have collected and discussed every piece of feedback and suggestion. Let us look forward to the closed development phase, where we aim to bring you a more perfected and exciting gaming experience.


Stay tuned for our subsequent updates, and we wish everyone a prosperous new year, with all your wishes coming true!


--- Asteroid Game Studio

Hello, everyone! This is the Asteroid Game Studio!


We appreciate your long-standing support for "Esports Godfather."


We are excited to announce the release of the limited-time demo for Steam NEXT FEST!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1278540/_/
(This update's content is also released for download on the Esports Godfather Steam page. Make sure not to download the wrong one!)

We add lots of new contents into this demo, including the much-anticipated League 2 matches, customizable options during matches, and everything you are eagerly waiting for!


After last week's testing, we received valuable feedback. After working for a week, we not only fixed bugs but also successfully integrated the expected new content into this demo!


Now, let me introduce the updates in details:



Confusing why he's the MVP? Now, get all the answers! Check detailed performances after each match and comments from casters and viewers. Note that some commentators may have strange favor(Maybe some viewer will give 10/10 just because you picked Zealot XD)



The Challenger Series is just the beginning. In this version, you can advance to the League 2 and play the first 8 matches. Comparing with those weak teams in Challenger Series, League 2 teams are stronger in attributes and AI. Hope players complaining about low difficulty can enjoy this.



In the League 2, ban slots will be increased to 3, which makes BP phase more influential. You can not defeat all with just one draft. And you need to prepare multiple drafts to face this new challenge. Of course, you can also gain a huge advantage by good BP strategy.



MOBA without equipment? Not anymore! From the League 2, the equipment system will be introduced (We prepared over 50 pieces even in this demo!). Before each match, you can configure 3 pieces of equipment for each of your hero, pick right equipment for your heroes to unleash their formidable strength. For every version, there is a changing list of available equipment (About 20 pieces each version), so you need to find heroes those has the best synergies with the equipment.



You think you have a invincible BOT athlete so you can win every game with 1-carry style? Sorry, it is very hard because version always changes (Actually, we think “only 1 strategy + repeat for tens of matches” mode is kind of boring XD)! For every month, there are minor changes in version rules. And for every season, version rules change a lot! You need to find version answer in various version rules.

In this demo, we prepare over 20 version rules. Hope you can enjoy a lot! (Of course, they cannot occur in the same version, if you want to experience as many as possible of them, you need to restart new game.)



9 new heroes join this game during League-2. More heroes bring more game experience and strategy! Besides, in order to facilitate changes in tactical arrangements for coaches during version updates, new routine affairs have been added to adjust athletes’ hero pool.



We mentioned before that we would gradually add some custom options for gameplay. Based on recent feedback, we've been working hard and have now introduced 2 custom options: the threshold for automatic recall to base when low on health and jungle routes for junglers. Now, players can freely customize the pace of their matches, making the game more aligned with their tactical expectations.

In the full-released version, we will introduce more custom option, hoping that every player can find their own comfort zone in the gaming experience.



Besides the major updates, we've added many new things! Explore and discover these surprises in the game!

Finally, thanks for your long-term support of Asteroid game studio. Your feedback helps us make "Esports Godfather" better. We hope you'll continue to support us in this update! Keep playing, report bugs, and give suggestions! Thank you all!



Custom Team:

Leave a comment in indicated tweet, and you will have a chance to customize a team, including team name, logo, play style and on and on. This campaign lasts until Feb. 18th, when we will randomly draw 1 lucky player and contact them.

X: https://twitter.com/1000_Water_



Custom Athletes ID:

Leave your favorite ID in indicated steam community thread. And we will add it to our game!

Please follow the naming rules:
1.No more than 9 alphabets or numbers.
2.Avoid using esport players’ ID names in the real world.
3.Avoid using words which are offensive, sexual innuendo, politics concerned (We probably filter those “unhealthy” names).

Link: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/1278540/discussions/0/4042609512659882812/



Wishing you enjoy this a lot! And happy Chinese New Year!

Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Hello everyone, it's been a while. I'm 1000water, the producer of "Esports Godfather." I wonder if you've had enough of 6 matches in Challenger Series?


Many of the suggestions you provided earlier have been very helpful to us, such that we need to explain why a hero is chosen as the MVP and using statistics like damage per round.


Now, we have completed the basic work on League 2, and we can't wait for everyone to try it and give us your feedback!
[PS: Since Challenger Series is a trial version, this League 2 is a test, so we will not update it to the Esports Godfather: Origin.]


You can download the beta version with the League 2 from the "Esports Godfather" page.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1278540/_/




No one likes a stagnant system, and I am no exception. In past games, balance has always been a focal point of discussion. We have been thinking about the value and significance of balance, and honestly, the reason we created Esports Godfather is because of this system, and now it will meet everyone for the first time!


At the beginning of each season, new major rules will change, affecting the timing and rewards of special teamfight (Dragon, Herald, Colossus), greatly impacting the game's pace!


As the season progresses, minor rules will be gradually revealed! Starting from the beginning of the season, every month, we will unlock a gameplay rule covering various aspects, such as adjusting all card costs, hand size limits, rules of jungle, and more. I believe this will be a challenge for everyone! A version change means a change in the hero ecosystem. You need to understand and try it out to come up with your answer!


Starting from the League 2, the equipment system is about to be introduced! You can equip 3 pieces of equipment for heroes, and it will be unlocked when the gold reaches the requirement!


The classification of magical and physical heroes will also have significance. Physical heroes can only use physical and universal equipment, magic heroes can only use magical and universal equipment, and only hybrid heroes can use all equipment.


And each version, we will randomly select from the equipment pool. Will mages dominate, or will warriors rule, or perhaps only marksmen can hit the bullseye?


PS. The equipment system has only undergone the first phase of adjustments. We expect to carry out the second phase of adjustments next week. There may be some combinations that are too powerful, but don't worry; we will handle it as soon as possible.


The Challenger Series is just the birthplace of legends, but by no means the end of legends!


Starting from the League 2, your team will face the challenges of the league. Each league has 13 teams(including you, of course), and 5 of them will be eliminated in the regular, leaving only the top 8 outstanding teams to participate in the playoffs!


You not only need to consider the issue of points but also prepare more tactics. This will be an extra challenge! The League 2 will adopt a 3-BAN system, in other words, each team can ban 3 heroes! The game of victory or defeat begins with the ban-pick phase!


In the upcoming version, we will release some new heroes for everyone to play.


When new heroes are unlocked, if your team members are interested, you can directly include these new heroes in their hero pool!

PS. Unlocked with each version change as the game progresses.


In addition to the above, we have added some small “toys”, such as replacing players when promoted to the League 2.


Today's update has opened eight matches in the regular season of the League 2. Now, the trial version can play a total of 14 (6+8) matches. I hope everyone enjoys it.


The current version has some systems that are not yet open, so the values of other clubs may seem a bit high. We will try to get everything done by next week.




Players no longer need to practice heroes in matches! Based on the difference in attributes between players, numerical improvements can be obtained, and players will also increase their proficiency with the heroes they use. If the opponent's player uses a hero included in our player's hero pool, it will also increase proficiency!


If your performance is outstanding, sponsors will want to help you! When signing, you can get training points, coach points, and monthly goals!


Nothing is more headache-inducing than optimization. We expect to address some long-standing optimization issues next week!


Actually, we are also thinking about issues related to the creative workshop. In our plan, Esports Godfather will open the creative workshop, but we may need some help. If there are friends who hope to develop Esports Godfather-related mods and have mod development experience, it would be even better.


We would like to know what kind of interface you would prefer and what kind of support would be more suitable for you! Feel free to contact us at any time.


"E-sports Godfather"
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Wpf6y7kFjp

Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/1000_Water_


Finally, we have confirmed our participation in the Next Fest in Feb.! So, this test will continue until the end of the Next Fest! And the Chinese New Year is coming subsequently! So, we expect the League 2 test to be open until February 18th, until the end of Chinese New Year!
Hope everyone has fun playing during this period!


Happy Chinese New Year!

fixed some bugs