Ashes Cricket 2013 General Discussion

[Biggs]

Ashes Cricket will be released 21st of June 2013​

Chief's* origins are dark and murky, he has all the secrets of Ashes '13 but will he tell them? He's not the hero Planet Cricket wants, but he's the hero Planet Cricket needs. Our watchful gaming protector, our Dark Kn... er...Third Umpire...

Here you can ask questions to Chief himself, it's at his discretion whether he answers them or not. Keep em short, simple and to the point. Remember to check the FAQ as your question may have already been answered

I'll keep this post updated with any relevant/interesting/specific answers from Chief below.

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Chief Answers...

• Editing player stats as much as we want!
  
• Reminder that everything is new in Ashes13 - see the specific podcast and video blog threads for more information.
  
• "Stamina" for Batsmen/Bowlers to make a return in AC13
  
• DRS Mechanics, Sound and Commentary... and how it may work together in the game...
  
• Physics in AC13 is discussed, relating to "edges" from the bat....
  
• 3D will not be supported, but a nice little hint at the animations expected for when a batsman is bowled...
  
• The catching system in AC13 is being overhauled from previous versions...
  
• Field settings and AI extended discussion and how they're trying to make it as realistic as possible...
  
• Pitch conditions will return, along with dew and weather conditions...
  
• Chief talks Spidercam, Pitches and Player Editors...
  
• Questions answered about Ashes 13 and it's life on a "Next Gen" console, various control options (similar to IC10) and various game tweaks from AC09 and IC10
  
• Tournament modes to be (at a minimum) the same as what was included in International Cricket '10
  
• Ashes Cricket 2013 will have autoplay functions that will have realistic outcomes as much as possible
  
• Various comments on a "MotM" style feature being included
  
• Motion capture is being used to generate all new player animations
  
• Player fatigue may be included, just one of a few possibilities and beta testing may be open to PlanetCricket members...
  
• UDRS is not guaranteed to be in the game, only a possibility at this stage.
  
• Regarding Licensing of Team Names, Kits and Brands in the prior games and in AC 13
  
• Weather features are a strong possibility of being included in the game...
  
• Even more comments on the possible inclusion of a tour/season mode being included in the game"
  
• Regarding the inclusion of a variety of stadiums in the game...
  
• Further clarification on the possible inclusion of a possible tour/season mode but not a full all encompassing "Career" mode
  
• Regarding Animal Testing to come up with a new controller for cricket enthusiasts...
  
• Regarding the exclusion of any "Career" mode in the game (ie; there will not be one included)
  
• Regarding the popularity of online play and the possibility of "Stump Cam"
  
• Regarding specific game features being included
  
• Cheif gives IC10 a "rating out of 10" and comments on the games weaknesses and positives.
  
• More thoughts/confirmation of online play being included in AC13
  
• Regarding what platforms the game will be released on and PC "leading development" for AC13
  
• Regarding AC13 having "cricket consultants and players" contributing to the new game
  
• First official "screenshot" from AC13

Oh and... check the FAQ for the FACTS!




*Chief was previously a producer for Codemasters Cricket 09 and is currently involved in producing Cricket 2013 ...also secretly Bruce Wayne, when he's not Batman. The latter is just between you and me.

 

[manee]

Do you have cricket consultants on the game? Perhaps professional cricketers or biomechanists to ensure things look good and real.

 

[79cricket]

Master chief, how is halo 4 going.
Ok now to the real questions, no more bad
jokes ok.

When will you show us the game, from features and screen shots.
Also has trickstar been working on ashes 2013 for the last 3 years.
Did trickstar start working with codemasters first.

 

[badvintage]

When did you guys start working on this project?
Any screenshots?

 

[Chief]

FIRST EXCLUSIVE SCREENSHOT:



Sorry it's a bit blurry, but had to sneak it away whilst the designer was AFK... As you will already have guessed, it's a page of the WIP commentary scripting.


But seriously folks, I'm afraid you won't be seeing screenshots for quite a while yet: along with the fact that we obviously wouldn't want to show anything off until it was juuuuuuuust right, there's licensing complications involved as well...

Obviously we will get to that stage, and we'll be doing some regular dev diaries starting up quite soon and show you bits and pieces. We'll also be talking FEATURES in those, much sooner than you'll be seeing any visuals though.

Hey: but you knew that would be the answer right? I beg of you all: pazienza.

 

[Chief]

Do you have cricket consultants on the game? Perhaps professional cricketers or biomechanists to ensure things look good and real.

We're very fortunate to have strong links with both the national bodies, and also with certain state organizations who very kindly organize us some expert advice where needed. You may well see some of that going down in some of the dev diaries - I will make a note if that's the sort of thing you guys would be interested in?

 

[sami ullah khan]

Do you plan to use motion capture for things like shots, fielding, and Bowling actions?
Also could you share if you are trying to get official licenses for all the boards?
Another thing, will this game again be region locked?

 

[79cricket]

Chief, if you could just tell us few little things that would be great.
I will not ask to much because i know you guys are busy and will
not answer anything juice. Maybe something like is the game going
for arcade or close to the real thing.

 

[barmyarmy]

FIRST EXCLUSIVE SCREENSHOT:

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Sorry it's a bit blurry, but had to sneak it away whilst the designer was AFK... As you will already have guessed, it's a page of the WIP commentary scripting.

You lied to us already. That's not BASIC

 

[Chief]

You lied to us already. That's not BASIC

Yeah... Yeah, It's a .CSV that plugs IN... to visual basic...


... probably...



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.... I have no idea.

 

[Biggs]

Sorry it's a bit blurry, but had to sneak it away whilst the designer was AFK... As you will already have guessed, it's a page of the WIP commentary scripting.

Is it all-new dialogue, or are you re-using already sourced commentary for elements? Nice to get a little glimpse behind the scenes.

 

[barmyarmy]

I would imagine as it's not the same code as IC10 that it might actually be different commentary to BLC99.

 

[Biggs]

I would imagine as it's not the same code as IC10 that it might actually be different commentary to BLC99.

Well, if that's the case... Be really classy to get Benaud to do one more round just for history's sake. If he'd do it (and/or was affordable). I liked how C09 has appropiate commentators in certain parts of the globe. Getting Ian Smith for NZ, Tony Cozier for West Indies, Bumble for England and so on would be a nice touch. All depends on the scope and size of the game they're shooting for, really. As long as it's not Danny F'n Morrison I'll sleep easy.

Soooo many wishes and questions. It's hard not to get ones hopes up!

 

[barmyarmy]

I think Chief already indicated that an Ashes game would focus on Australian and English commentators.

 

[Gurjot95]

I just want to know how much the development has progressed. So we can base our ideas/wishlist according to the progress of development. Like if player models/animations has been completed, no one would suggest doing new animations. If they aren't, one can give ideas how the animations can be tweaked and which bowling action should be implemented.