Empires S2 Dev Q&A (VIP Group)

Dev Q&A – Player Feedback & Updates

1. Player Warehouse Expansion

Q: Will the player warehouse be expanded, for example, from 500 to 1000 slots?
A: Yes, this is already planned and scheduled for implementation.

2. More Ways to Obtain Training Books

Q: Can we get more ways to obtain training books?
A: While the sources remain the same, we are increasing the total amount of training books available.

3. Lack of Upgrade Resources

Q: There aren’t enough resources for player and building upgrades. Will this be improved?
A: Coach refresh resources will now require a new type of resource instead of cash, but the overall cash distribution will remain unchanged.

4. Stamina Shortage & Purchase Option

Q: Will you restore the option to buy stamina?
A: Stamina will be added to daily missions (+50 points). Stamina consumption adjustments are still under review.

5. Resetting Star-Upgraded Players

Q: Can we reset star-upgraded players and reuse the returned materials?
A: This is under internal discussion, and we are considering solutions to maintain the value of upgraded players.

6. Player Stat Adjustments – Pelé

Q: Pelé’s stats seem unbalanced. Will there be adjustments or compensation?
A: We are reviewing this internally. The plan is to reintroduce Pelé at a later stage with adjusted stats, but for players who already own him, the adjustments will be beneficial.

7. Adding More PvP Modes for Competitiveness

Q: Can you add more PvP modes to enhance competitiveness?
A: Right now, our focus is on game optimization. PvP elements are under consideration, and Season 2 will introduce a League mode that may address this.

8. Expanding Nationality & Player Variety

Q: Will there be more players from different nationalities?
A: Yes, this is planned for September.

9. Chemistry Boost Adjustment

Q: Can chemistry bonuses increase from 0.5% to 1% per point?
A: Chemistry adjustments are planned, but rather than simply increasing the percentage, we are exploring ways to make chemistry have a more dynamic and impactful influence on team power. Stay tuned for future updates!

10. Using the Same Player in Multiple Lineups

Q: Can the same player be used in multiple teams?
A: This is not planned for the short term, but there may be changes in the future.

11. Wishlist Feature for Guaranteed Pools

Q: Can we select a wishlisted card in the guaranteed pool?
A: Not in the short term, but this is planned for the future.

12. Player Sorting Optimization

Q: Can you improve player sorting? Every time I upgrade a player, the list resets.
A: Yes, this issue is known and scheduled for improvement.

13. Removing Exchangeable Players from the Pool

Q: Can players like Beckham and Laudrup be removed from the player pool since they are exchangeable?
A: We will consider this change in future updates.

14. More Detailed Patch Notes

Q: Can patch notes include details on new content, changes, and bug fixes?
A: We will improve the level of detail in update announcements.

15. Exchangeable Items Refresh Notification

Q: Can there be notifications when exchangeable items refresh?
A: This is a low-priority task but will be scheduled.

16. Reset Trait Feature

Q: Can we reset player traits?
A: We are considering adding a reset feature, which would require consuming duplicate traits.

17. Player Exchange System for High-Rated Players

Q: Can we exchange players for an 88+ red trait player?
A: We will add an exchange option for 83-84 rated players.

18. Guild War Rewards Optimization

Q: Can guild war rewards be improved, raising the minimum player rating to 84+?
A: We will be increasing the rewards for Guild vs. Guild battles. Additionally, we will provide more plane tickets that can be used for scouting, giving players better opportunities to strengthen their teams. Stay tuned for the update!

19. Guild Gift Rewards Decreased

Q: Guild gift rewards have been reduced, including cash amounts. Will this be fixed?
A: We are reviewing this and will increase reward values accordingly.

20. Bulk Upgrade for Gold/Silver Cards

Q: Can we upgrade multiple gold/silver cards at once?
A: This is not feasible at the moment.

21. Removing Position Restrictions for Silver/Bronze Star-Upgrades

Q: Can we remove position restrictions for silver/bronze star-upgraded players?
A: Not feasible at the moment.

22. One-Click Collection for Rare Gifts

Q: Can we add a one-click collect function for rare gifts?
A: This is planned and will be scheduled for implementation.

23. Assigning Specific Set-Piece Takers

Q: Can we assign a specific player to take free kicks and penalties?
A: The AI currently assigns the best player for the role. This feature is in the pipeline.

24. Customizable Player Kits

Q: Can we change player kits?
A: This has a low priority but is being considered.

25. Viewing Player Stats & Skills in the Player Gallery

Q: Can we view player stats and skills in the player gallery for better scouting decisions?
A: This is in development, and a comparison feature is also being planned.

26. More Seasonal & Holiday Events

Q: Can we have more seasonal events?
A: Yes, we are actively planning more themed events.

27. Locking Players to Prevent Accidental Use

Q: Can we lock players to prevent accidental use in upgrades/exchanges?
A: This is planned for the future.

28. Friend Matches

Q: Can we challenge friends to matches?
A: This is planned for the future.

29. Guild Shop Update Frequency

Q: Can guild shop updates return to daily instead of weekly?
A: This issue has been resolved, and daily updates have been restored.

30. Trait System Improvement

Q: Will more traits be added?
A: Yes, we will introduce more diverse and engaging traits.

31. Retaining the Value of Old Cards

Q: Will there be a way to upgrade old cards or exchange them for new-season cards?
A: We recognize this issue and are working on a long-term solution.