TENNIS AO Tennis

[Dutch]

Hey Guys -

A key thing on the patch - we haven't changed timing. but we found an issue where the aiming marker was being moved prior to shot input, this means that when you press a button to take a shot - that is when you are moving the aiming marker now. this should allow for people to do cross court shots now. it felt even worse online, aiming wasn't right and hopefully now it's not as frustrating (although I think we can do better)

Aces online should now be on there merits, if someone goes the wrong way for example. the last patch had the receiver giving up on shots they could get.

If you are into the customisation of stadiums then the next few weeks should be awesome, the next phase will be released that will allow for multiple courts to be created in one venue, so created main, show and outside courts. so you'll be able to play on an outside court of a tournament in career and see the outside of the main court nearby teasing you of what you could play on if you get further in the tournament.

Great stuff Mike......probably far fetched but it would be awesome to see some play going on in one of those courts or maybe hear the sound of the crowd from the main stadium! Enjoying the game......any news on the save option? With three set matches its sometimes really difficult to play a match out let alone 5 setters!

 

[beechcroft]

Hey Guys -

A key thing on the patch - we haven't changed timing. but we found an issue where the aiming marker was being moved prior to shot input, this means that when you press a button to take a shot - that is when you are moving the aiming marker now. this should allow for people to do cross court shots now. it felt even worse online, aiming wasn't right and hopefully now it's not as frustrating (although I think we can do better)

Aces online should now be on there merits, if someone goes the wrong way for example. the last patch had the receiver giving up on shots they could get.

If you are into the customisation of stadiums then the next few weeks should be awesome, the next phase will be released that will allow for multiple courts to be created in one venue, so created main, show and outside courts. so you'll be able to play on an outside court of a tournament in career and see the outside of the main court nearby teasing you of what you could play on if you get further in the tournament.

Thanks Mike. Really enjoying the game, and BA's commitment to it. A couple of requests if I may:

It would be helpful if you could add an easier way within the game to use the Playface feature, for those of us (probably most of us) who aren't proficient with graphic tools like Photoshop and the other tools mentioned in the user guide. I realize that's not a simple request. Failing that, then a detailed beginner's video would be helpful.

Also, I assume the you're going to expand on the competition feature. Adding country competitions like Davis Cup and Federation Cup, and Team Tennis would be great.

 

[mikeymerren]

Great stuff Mike......probably far fetched but it would be awesome to see some play going on in one of those courts or maybe hear the sound of the crowd from the main stadium! Enjoying the game......any news on the save option? With three set matches its sometimes really difficult to play a match out let alone 5 setters!

We are testing mid match save games at the moment - it's not far away, just need to make sure we clear up any issues.

 

[Dutch]

We are testing mid match save games at the moment - it's not far away, just need to make sure we clear up any issues.

Great news!!! The game has come a long way since the beginning and seems to be gaining both momentum and positive vibes!

 

[Llewelynf]

probably far fetched but it would be awesome to see some play going on in one of those courts or maybe hear the sound of the crowd from the main stadium!

I literally thought of this last night when playing the Aus Open. You can see other courts but it would be awesome if players were playing there.

 

[mikeymerren]

Great stuff Mike......probably far fetched but it would be awesome to see some play going on in one of those courts or maybe hear the sound of the crowd from the main stadium!

Would love to - but think that's for another version.

It would be helpful if you could add an easier way within the game to use the Playface feature, for those of us (probably most of us) who aren't proficient with graphic tools like Photoshop and the other tools mentioned in the user guide. I realize that's not a simple request. Failing that, then a detailed beginner's video would be helpful.

We've talked about doing a "how to" guide, It certainly needs some better info and I hope we can improve the way this is done going forward. I'll have a chat to the guys and see what we can do to improve the info we've given on how to do the faces. I'm impressed with the ones that have been done so far.

I assume the you're going to expand on the competition feature. Adding country competitions like Davis Cup and Federation Cup, and Team Tennis would be great.

We'll gradually expand career not sure if the above will be added, changes are being made to formats in real live, so we are keeping an eye on that. With the venue's i'm hoping we can add something that will seamlessly bring community created venues into career, but we shall see.

 

[Dutch]

Would love to - but think that's for another version.



We've talked about doing a "how to" guide, It certainly needs some better info and I hope we can improve the way this is done going forward. I'll have a chat to the guys and see what we can do to improve the info we've given on how to do the faces. I'm impressed with the ones that have been done so far.



We'll gradually expand career not sure if the above will be added, changes are being made to formats in real live, so we are keeping an eye on that. With the venue's i'm hoping we can add something that will seamlessly bring community created venues into career, but we shall see.

Good stuff Mike and nice to see you around! Go the Hammers!! (They stayed up!!! )

 

[mikeymerren]

Good stuff Mike and nice to see you around! Go the Hammers!! (They stayed up!!! )

NEVER in doubt.

Oh, and you'll probably see a fair bit more of me on some other threads over the next 10 months.

 

[Dutch]

NEVER in doubt.

ha ha! I don't believe you never doubted....especially when David "I'll Make A Shit Team Of Anyone" Moyes came in?

 

[CraigMc24]

Loving all the updates mate..

Are you guys looking into adjusting the timing in an upcoming patch? As it can be hard to hit a green perfectly timed shot & and there isn’t a lot of margin for error (a lot of unforced errors) and some green shots hitting the net. It may need to be adjusted slightly or have more margin of error allowance.

Also movement and movement lock? Sometimes the player can get stuck once a shot button has been pressed. Would be cool if you could be able to move around onto the forehand side (to hit a cracking winner) if the player is on his/her backhand side. Also players can get stuck on return of serves.

One more thing love the ball speed sliders etc but is there any plans for an aiming marker sensitivity/speed slider also? So you can adjust your prerferd speed in which you want the aiming maker to move around the court

Hey Guys -

A key thing on the patch - we haven't changed timing. but we found an issue where the aiming marker was being moved prior to shot input, this means that when you press a button to take a shot - that is when you are moving the aiming marker now. this should allow for people to do cross court shots now. it felt even worse online, aiming wasn't right and hopefully now it's not as frustrating (although I think we can do better)

Aces online should now be on there merits, if someone goes the wrong way for example. the last patch had the receiver giving up on shots they could get.

If you are into the customisation of stadiums then the next few weeks should be awesome, the next phase will be released that will allow for multiple courts to be created in one venue, so created main, show and outside courts. so you'll be able to play on an outside court of a tournament in career and see the outside of the main court nearby teasing you of what you could play on if you get further in the tournament.

Hey Guys -

A key thing on the patch - we haven't changed timing. but we found an issue where the aiming marker was being moved prior to shot input, this means that when you press a button to take a shot - that is when you are moving the aiming marker now. this should allow for people to do cross court shots now. it felt even worse online, aiming wasn't right and hopefully now it's not as frustrating (although I think we can do better)

Aces online should now be on there merits, if someone goes the wrong way for example. the last patch had the receiver giving up on shots they could get.

If you are into the customisation of stadiums then the next few weeks should be awesome, the next phase will be released that will allow for multiple courts to be created in one venue, so created main, show and outside courts. so you'll be able to play on an outside court of a tournament in career and see the outside of the main court nearby teasing you of what you could play on if you get further in the tournament.

 

[Dutch]

NEVER in doubt.

Oh, and you'll probably see a fair bit more of me on some other threads over the next 10 months.

Would that be a public or a more private thread?

 

[Llewelynf]

NEVER in doubt.

Oh, and you'll probably see a fair bit more of me on some other threads over the next 10 months.

Rugby union confirmed

 

[zimrahil]

If you are into the customisation of stadiums then the next few weeks should be awesome, the next phase will be released that will allow for multiple courts to be created in one venue, so created main, show and outside courts. so you'll be able to play on an outside court of a tournament in career and see the outside of the main court nearby teasing you of what you could play on if you get further in the tournament.

This is brilliant to hear, that's exactly what I wanted to see in career mode

As you are clearly responding to my specific needs () please tweak AI so that they hit the ball into the net and long more. Currently majority of balls being hit out is wide of the tramlines but never long or into net

 

[Dutch]

Rugby union confirmed

Big Ant Fishing???
Relegation Battles: Can You Keep The Hammers Up?

 

[beechcroft]

Rugby union confirmed

Now that is what we need. World Cup next year, and Ross is a Union fan. I expect to see an announcement any day........