Tactix XI

Football management built around how the game actually works.

Tactix XI is a football simulation focused on tactics, player movement and decision-making. The aim is to make matches feel less like animations and more like 22 players constantly reacting to the game around them.

PROJECT ID: PX-003
CATEGORY: SIMULATION / FOOTBALL
STATUS: ACTIVE
YEAR: 2026
TECHNOLOGY: Next.jsTypeScript

The tactics screen: a drag-to-arrange pitch shape on the left, the full squad list with ratings and condition in the centre, and style and instruction sliders on the right. — TACTICS
PX-003 / VIEW 01

A post-match report showing a 3-0 scoreline, a highlight frame with player positions on the pitch, what went well and needs work panels, and opposition player ratings. — MATCH REPORT
PX-003 / VIEW 02

OBJECTIVE

Build a football management simulation where matches emerge from realistic player movement, decisions and tactical interactions rather than scripted animations.

SYSTEM

A football simulation engine models players, positions, tactics and match state, continuously updating player behaviour based on the game around them.

IMPLEMENTATION

Started with the pitch and player simulation, then focused on making movement less robotic through acceleration, direction changes, reactions and tactical behaviour.

RESULT

A functioning football simulation with players moving around a live pitch and responding to match situations.

PROBLEMS

Player movement currently feels too smooth and predictable, making the simulation look more like animation than real football.

CURRENT STATE

Early playable simulation with the core match environment and player movement working.

NEXT ITERATION

Introduce sharper movement, acceleration limits, reaction delays and more varied decision-making to make players behave less mechanically.