Release 3.0.0

[APBA GO Jeremy]

Hello,

Today we very softly introduced Master Game play for Solitaire and Head-to-Head games.

I have to eat a bit of crow here, as I always said we’d introduce Master Game elements to the Basic game, but it proved to be a bit too much for a first effort.

Instead, on the game configuration screen for Solitaire and Head-to-Head games, you can select between Basic or Master Game rules. And within rules, you can choose to turn on and off some elements in case you want to customize your experience.

We have much left to do for Master Game. MicroManagers, and a system to support them in Master Game play is our next big goal.

But in the meantime, exposing Master Game play to the community should get us some feedback on the implementation before we go much further.

Those who are subscribers already have access to it. There is an unlock available in the store for everyone else.

Our next deployment relating to Master Game (other than bugfixes), will be in 2026.

If you’re familiar with Master Game, give it a whirl and let us know what you think below.

Thanks,

Jeremy

[FFUMAI]

i think for everyone unfamiliar with the MG there will be a learning curve especially with L/R matchups

[OlneyOgre]

Runners on first or first and second, Pitcher with a Z throws two balls , but batter advances to first base. That is bad umpiring.
In box score team makes no errors, but 3 of 4 runs allowed are recorded as unearned

[Phillyj1m]

Playing my first MG - love having the pitcher grade change based on batter BC. Also really like seeing the math and the success %

[Phillyj1m]

Just attempted my first steal - wasn’t given the option not to throw…

[Phillyj1m]

Hi Jeremy - one thing I noticed. When I played a game I could see the Master Game ratings. But when I go to my Custom teams the cards don’t have them. Will that change in future release? By the way I had a lot of fun playing a game today!

[APBA GO Jeremy]

@OlneyOgre First part resolved, second underway, thank you.

[APBA GO Jeremy]

@Phillyj1m A fix is going in now. Thank you.

[APBA GO Jeremy]

@Phillyj1m Yes. This will be added in.

[RandySteinman]

It appears that at least one Master Game element has been added to the Basic Game. Just played on Basic setting and saw the occasional ‘Steal a Base’ tab appear… and the Runner’s success rate percentage. There didn’t seem to be any pattern as to when the ‘Steal a Base’ tab came up though. It would randomly appeared as an option if a base(s) was occupied…

[APBA GO Jeremy]

@RandySteinman Unintentional - fix going in now. Thanks!

[Phillyj1m]

Jeremy - I had a one off thing happen - once I had the steal option not show up, I could hit and run but not steal. Julio Rodriguez was on first. The batter made an out Julio was still on first and then he could steal.

[Phillyj1m]

Oops - I get it now. Just happened again - but I think because Donovan - who is on first is an e20 and an E isn’t eligible to steal in that situation

[APBA GO Jeremy]

@Phillyj1m MG is complicated and I expect there will be a learning curve for everyone involved. Thanks for taking the time to point something out, regardless. It’s appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy

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[jnoga]

STRANGE SCORING: Menke triples leading off, Maye follows with HR, 1 run scores and Maye is on 2b ??

[Phillyj1m]

sounds like the second column 6 with a runner on third rule is causing trouble!

[striker2550]

Any timetable for MG for “Challenge a Micro Manager”?

[pwdparis@yahoo.com]

@pwdparis-yahoo-com

This one looks similar:

St. Louis STLN rolls a 6 and 6
It’s a 0 on Vince COLEMAN’s card.

St. Louis STLN rolls a 2 and 2
It’s a 2 on Vince COLEMAN’s card.
Result: HOMERUN to extreme right field (Double Column Cards, use #5 result)

St. Louis STLN takes the lead!
Vince COLEMAN HOMERS to extreme right field, Ozzie SMITH and Andy VAN SLYKE score.
3 runs score.

[Bigasslover]

Just got the Master game and enjoying it greatly. Santa came early this year!!