TENNIS AO Tennis

[Dutch]

Are people still having movement issues particularly whilst receiving service on the backhand standing on the deuce court (Right handled player)?

I am, a number of times in a game......the above mentioned scenario seems to be common when it happens.

 

[adammonghan]

I would like to know Mike if the game is doing well enough to get a second edition of AO Tennis and if so what further things would you want to implement to that game I feel the one thing Big Ant really needs to improve on is presentation even generic replay screens for different tournaments instead of the "AO" one would be nice and defiantly work on your UI is needed as well I feel as it's incredibly bland. But the main thing that matters is the gameplay I would like to see it improve a lot in the next release and even possibly this release through patches like you sort of have been doing, player movement probably needs a big overhaul it's too janky and robotic the tweener shot looks really badly animated. I would like to see more detailed clay and grass courts as well as atm they just look like painted hard ones with some degradation

 

[mikeymerren]

Its whenever you get to a service from AI that technically should be an ACE. So whenever you get an impossible return in they cheer. Almost expectantly, as though the ace occurred.

That's definitely something to do with it but we've looked that over with no clear answer. Current working theory is linked to the previous serve and info not being cleared. We will get it. If you get any other thoughts then happy to hear them, the more you get it, if you can think of a clear pattern that will help us a lot.

 

[mikeymerren]

I would like to know Mike if the game is doing well enough to get a second edition of AO Tennis and if so what further things would you want to implement to that game I feel the one thing Big Ant really needs to improve on is presentation even generic replay screens for different tournaments instead of the "AO" one would be nice and defiantly work on your UI is needed as well I feel as it's incredibly bland. But the main thing that matters is the gameplay I would like to see it improve a lot in the next release and even possibly this release through patches like you sort of have been doing, player movement probably needs a big overhaul it's too janky and robotic the tweener shot looks really badly animated. I would like to see more detailed clay and grass courts as well as atm they just look like painted hard ones with some degradation

We certainly see tennis as a core sport for us.

I think you've called out a number of areas we want to improve, some will be soon other for the next version. Sorry not saying which just yet.

Going forward, I'd love to have things like tournament wipes be something the creation tools can handle.

 

[adammonghan]

We certainly see tennis as a core sport for us.

I think you've called out a number of areas we want to improve, some will be soon other for the next version. Sorry not saying which just yet.

Going forward, I'd love to have things like tournament wipes be something the creation tools can handle.

Yeah creation wipes would be nice to have could solve the whole slam licensing thing.
Quick thought here Mike but with soundtrack have you guys thought of using songs from Triple J's Unearthed platform I'm sure most of those artists would love to have a platform where their music can be heard by a audience (I discover lots of new bands through the FIFA soundtrack every year) and I'm sure it would be better then the 5 something songs you have on it atm I don't know how that would go in terms of legal/licensing terms but always something to look into

 

[Llewelynf]

Are people still having movement issues particularly whilst receiving service on the backhand standing on the deuce court (Right handled player)?

I am, a number of times in a game......the above mentioned scenario seems to be common when it happens.

I think it has something to do with moving before the serve. I am timing my returning to after the ball is hit and it hardly ever happens. Maybe once a set whenever I misjudge my movement.[DOUBLEPOST=1528979911][/DOUBLEPOST]

I think it has something to do with moving before the serve. I am timing my returning to after the ball is hit and it hardly ever happens. Maybe once a set whenever I misjudge my movement.

Or it might be the opposite. I will check later and get back to you.

My point is I do not see it anymore.

 

[Dutch]

I think it has something to do with moving before the serve. I am timing my returning to after the ball is hit and it hardly ever happens. Maybe once a set whenever I misjudge my movement.[DOUBLEPOST=1528979911][/DOUBLEPOST]
Or it might be the opposite. I will check later and get back to you.

My point is I do not see it anymore.

Yep I think you might be right!!! Will have a look...but i think that this is what is happening....

 

[CraigMc24]

We certainly see tennis as a core sport for us.

I think you've called out a number of areas we want to improve, some will be soon other for the next version. Sorry not saying which just yet.

Going forward, I'd love to have things like tournament wipes be something the creation tools can handle.

Probably mentioned these before lol but In-game match restarts through the pause menu would be something good to see. Also moving forward I would possibly look at adjusting AI stamina so it’s on a more even playing field. Currently it seems as if AI have unlimited stamina especially during points no matter how many meters you make them run

 

[mikeymerren]

Probably mentioned these before lol but In-game match restarts through the pause menu would be something good to see. Also moving forward I would possibly look at adjusting AI stamina so it’s on a more even playing field. Currently it seems as if AI have unlimited stamina especially during points no matter how many meters you make them run

Restarts and improved load times are on our list over time. AI stamina isn't unlimited, we don't show the AI stamina, timing and power which probably gives the impression they aren't slowing down. I think we perhaps don't affect players enough due to stamina.

 

[mikeymerren]

Are people still having movement issues particularly whilst receiving service on the backhand standing on the deuce court (Right handled player)?

I am, a number of times in a game......the above mentioned scenario seems to be common when it happens.

I think we've made it better - but there's still something just not quite right on the assisted movement on serves, most of the time you miss it you think "yep, I went the wrong way" but there's certainly that time you think, "hmm, I thought I went the correct way" which then undermines all the times you think you screwed up - we have to make sure you believe you screwed it up.

 

[CraigMc24]

Restarts and improved load times are on our list over time. AI stamina isn't unlimited, we don't show the AI stamina, timing and power which probably gives the impression they aren't slowing down. I think we perhaps don't affect players enough due to stamina.

Ah yep that would explain it, never looked at it that way.
But yeah doesn’t always look as if stamina affects AI, atleast from what I perceive currently. As you say though since you don’t show any HUDs with regards to all that, might just be perception thing since it’s harder to tell. I guess in real tennis, stamina of your opponent is something you have work out for yourself. So appreciate the realism in that regard.

 

[Pat]

Restarts and improved load times are on our list over time. AI stamina isn't unlimited, we don't show the AI stamina, timing and power which probably gives the impression they aren't slowing down. I think we perhaps don't affect players enough due to stamina.

Sorry for OT but please check if the same improvements can be applied to Ashes Cricket as well. It is quite annoying to play Career mode due to the long loading times.

 

[mikeymerren]

Sorry for OT but please check if the same improvements can be applied to Ashes Cricket as well. It is quite annoying to play Career mode due to the long loading times.

I can't guarantee it as each games has a different amount of work to do, we have custom logos, custom stadiums and players, uniforms, racquets and bats and other factors that affect load times. BUT, it's an area we want to improve across the board going forwards. Don't want to compromise what you get in the game though by making the load times quick.

 

[Gamer Pradosh]

Just today checked out few videos of the gameplay and it seemed really good.. Seems to have come good so far.. Saw a few player stopping abruptly which felt odd and those aces felt fast which was good to see... Do the controls feel like Ashes or is it different to that?

 

[beechcroft]

Just today checked out few videos of the gameplay and it seemed really good.. Seems to have come good so far.. Saw a few player stopping abruptly which felt odd and those aces felt fast which was good to see... Do the controls feel like Ashes or is it different to that?

The controls are pretty simple to learn, and, unlike AC, the right stick is not used. There is an alternative set using just the sticks, but I couldn't get anywhere using those, and gave up pretty quickly.