HellToupee
Footballguy
thats what I'm waiting for as well
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MFL Apps for iPhone/Droid (1 Viewer)
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broncofan13000
Footballguy
Happening to me as well. Any chance this will be fixed soon? A good portion of my leagues have college players on the rosters.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Not currently, but after seeing this post I've put it on my list to do. Probably won't be there by Thursday but I'll get it together soon.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Not sure who Mike Hall is, but given the context I'm guessing it's someone from MFL. I think MFL is simply more focused on their primary money maker. Sure, some of us are making a few bucks by selling these apps, but truly it's not much and certainly nothing compared to what MFL is pulling in by selling their primary offering. When you consider the hours put into something like my app, I haven't even come close to breaking even when you think about typical hourly rates for the kind of work I do.MFL also is very helpful in supporting their API and those creating solutions from it. If you visit that part of the site, they're very interested in seeing people use their data to provide new solutions. I guess for them its about building more on their brand.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Also on my list. The MFL API has some sort of offering for this but perhaps not as detailed as I'd like. I've been contacting other sources for this to see if anyone wants to work with me on it, but haven't gotten as far as I'd like just yet. It will happen but I think finding the right source is important in making it a useful addition.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Thank you!
use google news RSS or ask Doug Drinen about RSS from FBGs if it can be queried similarlysomething like &playername=Terrell+Owens is usually all it takes
why do you need to see them?I'm kinda interested in all how the HS and college stuff works for your league, not being wise.
Football Jones
Footballguy
Chris,
I could've missed it, but any chance your app will be available to use with an iPhone?
I could've missed it, but any chance your app will be available to use with an iPhone?
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Silverbacks
Footballguy
This app freezes on me at the Live Scores, Set Lineup, Overall Standings screen, etc..page.
I can enter my password and then nothing else...happening to anyone else?
I can enter my password and then nothing else...happening to anyone else?
Gunny
Footballguy
Well, just an FYI for you Chris, I've got 29 leagues loaded on mine and so far, so good.......
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Send me an email (cstewart913@gmail.com) with some info (league URL, and team to start) and I'll work through it with you.Silverbacks said:
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
I agree, and plan to.Bri said:
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
No, won't be available on iPhone. I don't have a Mac, or want to buy one just to build my app.Football Jones said:
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Wow, great stuff!Gunny said:Well, just an FYI for you Chris, I've got 29 leagues loaded on mine and so far, so good.......
Football Jones
Footballguy
I don't have a Mac either, just iTunes. I didn't know you had to have a Mac to write code for the iPhone.Maybe it's time for me to consider an Android phone.No, won't be available on iPhone. I don't have a Mac, or want to buy one just to build my app.Football Jones said:
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Haha, yeah, that would be awesome.I don't have a Mac either, just iTunes. I didn't know you had to have a Mac to write code for the iPhone.Maybe it's time for me to consider an Android phone.
HellToupee
Footballguy
you need a mac to run the iphone SDKI don't have a Mac either, just iTunes. I didn't know you had to have a Mac to write code for the iPhone.Maybe it's time for me to consider an Android phone.No, won't be available on iPhone. I don't have a Mac, or want to buy one just to build my app.Football Jones said:
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Gunny said:Well, just an FYI for you Chris, I've got 29 leagues loaded on mine and so far, so good.......
Football Jones
Footballguy
thanx...didn't know thatyou need a mac to run the iphone SDKI don't have a Mac either, just iTunes. I didn't know you had to have a Mac to write code for the iPhone.Maybe it's time for me to consider an Android phone.No, won't be available on iPhone. I don't have a Mac, or want to buy one just to build my app.Football Jones said:
gianmarco
Footballguy
Chris, good looking app so far. Can't wait for some of the requested functionality and understand it's limited now bc of MFL. Agree with others re: need for:1) Seeing rosters2) Making add/drops3) Trade screen4) Loading player newsThe other I'd like to add is under the main screen for Live NFL Scores. Not sure if this will change as the games are actually going on, but pressing on an individual game does nothing. Having that link to the live box score with stats of players would make this an all in 1 app. Another option that is probably well into the future but would be incredibly useful for those of us in multiple leagues would be the ability to find a starting player across many leagues. In other words, you find out that S. Jackson is a game-time decision and at the last moment is not going to play. You enter his name and it pulls up the leagues where you have him in your starting lineup, thus eliminating the chance of starting him without realizing it.I agree, and plan to.Bri said:
gianmarco
Footballguy
If in multiple leagues, it makes setting lineups and following scores MUCH faster and easier. Once further options added, it will get even better.
belljr
Footballguy
Just in one league currently but I can see how that can be a pain.
gianmarco
Footballguy
If you're in one league, probably not worth it, tbh. Being in ~10 leagues, it's easily worth it.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
any word if a Blackberry App is in the works?
the only thing I found on MFL was this note
the only thing I found on MFL was this note
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
I'm obviously quite biased, so I won't offer much of my opinion.
I'll just say that the biggest appeal for me, and for a lot of people, is the native experience you get through an app versus a mobile-targeted web app. Maybe the app and its current features aren't worth $2.99 to some folks and that's understandable. Having the option is nice however, and I think we can all agree on that.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
I've not started one myself, but would like to. Right now I'm focused on making my offering the best it can be for those who have purchased it and those who will in the future. Maybe once I get to a certain point with the Android app, I'll feel better about beginning work on a different platform.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Just wanted to share with all of you who have bought my app that I'm going to start using Twitter to address support questions more easily. I'll also post updates on app upgrades available and anything else useful to those who have the app. If you want to follow, the account is @mflapp.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
I'm using the app and seeing scores for the NFL screen and live scores for my MFL leagues. Are you not seeing scores still?
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
FYI to those who have requested it, I just pushed an update that has a few bug fixes but also the "My MFL Scores" screen. This will show you all of your matchups across the leagues you have registered on the app. It's fresh out of the oven so to speak, so it might need some tweaks. Please email me (cstewart913@gmail.com) if you notice any bugs with it.
It's Job's way or nowayI didn't know you had to have a Mac to write code for the iPhone.No, won't be available on iPhone. I don't have a Mac, or want to buy one just to build my app.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Very nice and yes scores working. Really would love the NFL score to link to live game stats. Is that possible?
Engellwood
Footballguy
Great app, Chris.
A couple of items on my wish list after using it tonight:
- Ability to refresh the live scoring details while on the "My MFL - Matchup" screen, rather than having to back out to the "My MFL - Live Scores" screen to refresh.
- Ability to click on a players name on the "My MFL - Matchup" screen to see the scoring details for that player.
Thanks for listening!
A couple of items on my wish list after using it tonight:
- Ability to refresh the live scoring details while on the "My MFL - Matchup" screen, rather than having to back out to the "My MFL - Live Scores" screen to refresh.
- Ability to click on a players name on the "My MFL - Matchup" screen to see the scoring details for that player.
Thanks for listening!
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Exact same thing I was thinking as I checked the scores during the holiday dinner tonight. Great work so far.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Not through the API, no, but there may be other sources I could tap into for it. It's not super high on the list simply because it's going to require an entirely different API to talk to, but it's on the list.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Thanks.
1) Definitely. I'll have that added before Sunday.2) MFL isn't allowed to distribute that level of information to everyone through the API, so that will likely never make it into the app unfortunately. Trust me, I'd like to have that kind of access as much as anyone. Companies like STATS Inc, who people like MFL, CBS, and Yahoo used for their statistics, cost tens of thousands of dollars per season to use and because of that, the level of detail companies like MFL can provide through externally facing APIs is very limited. That's why all I can really display in terms of statistics are the numbers that have gone through the scoring systems put in place by MFL.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Wanted to give a quick update. I mentioned above that I'd have a release out before the games today. I don't think I'm going to do the next release until after week 1, for fear of introducing any new issues on gameday. Sorry for the delay, it along with View Rosters will be available for week 2.
Also, if you notice any issues today, email me at cstewart913@gmail.com. The first test on Thursday went well, so I feel good about today, but it's still all new as this is the first Sunday it will ever have gone through.
Also, if you notice any issues today, email me at cstewart913@gmail.com. The first test on Thursday went well, so I feel good about today, but it's still all new as this is the first Sunday it will ever have gone through.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Wanted to give a quick update. I mentioned above that I'd have a release out before the games today. I don't think I'm going to do the next release until after week 1, for fear of introducing any new issues on gameday. Sorry for the delay, it along with View Rosters will be available for week 2.Also, if you notice any issues today, email me at cstewart913@gmail.com. The first test on Thursday went well, so I feel good about today, but it's still all new as this is the first Sunday it will ever have gone through.
I was looking out for this. Any chance of releasing it for a very short time and then rolling back? I don't mind testing the beta out.
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Chris Stewart
Footballguy
1.12 has been released with this addition. Don't say I've never done anything for you.I was looking out for this. Any chance of releasing it for a very short time and then rolling back? I don't mind testing the beta out.
Seriously though, if you wouldn't mind grabbing the update and really going through all of the screens to give it a sanity check, I'd appreciate it.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Been an insanely busy day for me. I've had a few reports today of issues with leagues that didn't have matchups set on the website. Users with those leagues couldn't view the MFL Live Scores, and were obviously upset over that. I just pushed out version 1.13 of the app that hopefully addresses this problem. It's hard for me to test as I don't have a league with this configuration, but I'm thinking this does it.
If anyone here has a league with that kind of configuration, I'd really appreciate it if you could give the latest version a try and tell me how it goes for you.
If anyone here has a league with that kind of configuration, I'd really appreciate it if you could give the latest version a try and tell me how it goes for you.
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
I woke up this morning and noticed that the app was still saying week 1. I just released an update on the market to fix the calculation problem I had with dates. Please update the app and let me know if the update works for you. I've tested it and it should be good to go.
Rounders
Footballguy
Works for me. Thanks ChrisAlthought the View Rosters button is not working right now.
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Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Yeah, I haven't been able to get that implemented just yet. Hope to by Sunday. Mostly depends on the level of support I have to tend to, or any further fixes that need to be turned around in short order. I grossly underestimated the amount of support and TLC something like this would require. It's been a lot of fun because I get a lot of emails, comments, or posts that are full of praise. I've enjoyed the experience.
gianmarco
Footballguy
valhallan
Footballguy
When I first saw this app and the $2.99 price tag several weeks ago, I didn't bother to try it. But now seeing the developer in here working hard at improving functionality, I gladly made the purchase.
Aside from the feature requests others have already made, I'd like to suggest better landscape support. Also since you can't use the API for scoring details, would it be possible to integrate MFL's 'wireless' pages to display player info? For example, here's Randy Moss http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2010/p...9&PRINTER=1.
Looking forward to future updates
Aside from the feature requests others have already made, I'd like to suggest better landscape support. Also since you can't use the API for scoring details, would it be possible to integrate MFL's 'wireless' pages to display player info? For example, here's Randy Moss http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2010/p...9&PRINTER=1.
Looking forward to future updates
Chris Stewart
Footballguy
Much appreciated.
Great idea. I've added this to each of the player detail pages. I'll figure out a way to incorporate them into the live scoring side somehow.Aside from the feature requests others have already made, I'd like to suggest better landscape support. Also since you can't use the API for scoring details, would it be possible to integrate MFL's 'wireless' pages to display player info? For example, here's Randy Moss http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2010/p...9&PRINTER=1.
Looking forward to future updates
ThePittbully
Footballguy
I went ahead and made the buy after seeing this thread as well, like others have said I'd love to see add/drop and trades when it becomes possible but for now its a very good start. It's a lot quicker than trying to check rosters or set lineups using dolphin browser or anything like that.
