Ashes Cricket 2013 General Discussion

[anveshs]

...Children, minds out of the gutter. Aural is sound

By the way whats her name on ur dp?

 

[Biggs]

By the way whats her name on ur dp?

Colin.

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But we're off topic, so easing us back onto the thread at hand - another question for Chief, will the CROWD section/s in Ashes '13 feature a WAGS section, as is traditional in Cricket? Are you using motion-capture to realise this WAGS section in full HD realistic glory? ...also, will the WAGS section perform Gangnam Style when their relevant partner scores 100? Also, will the game have pigeons in the WAGS section?

 

[ponnu_2012]

Chief: in the commentary section, is it possible to pronounce the name of the player/country automatically when we add a new name other than the recorded one? like a type recognition software? it will be funny to add any new comers in the team and the commentator says his name...

 

[Storer11]

Not sure if this is possible or not, but an idea to overcome the created players names not being announced during commentary, if the gamer has a headset or microphone of some sort they could implement the first and last name themselves by saying it.

This would be pretty effective (if the recognition software was accurate), but again I don't know if it is possible.

 

[Gamer Pradosh]

I think there would some video or podcast after the vote is finished....

 

[isrararrafi]

In IC2010, if the AI batted first, after the innings ended i had no way of changing who i want to open with even though i could alter the rest of the line up. Depending on match situation i may want to open with certain players rather than the default ones i chose before the match even started. Can you make sure we have that option?

 

[ponnu_2012]

Not sure if this is possible or not, but an idea to overcome the created players names not being announced during commentary, if the gamer has a headset or microphone of some sort they could implement the first and last name themselves by saying it.

This would be pretty effective (if the recognition software was accurate), but again I don't know if it is possible.

But if it is with your headset/microphone it will affect the default commentary sound?? means, that name will be in your sound...

 

[Storer11]

But if it is with your headset/microphone it will affect the default commentary sound?? means, that name will be in your sound...

It should be picked up by software and then transferred into the commentators voice.

 

[MattW]

and then transferred into the commentators voice.

Technology that doesn't exist.

 

[Storer11]

Technology that doesn't exist.

Which is why in the first post I said "if possible."

 

[Pat]

It should be picked up by software and then transferred into the commentators voice.

That cracked me up

 

[Biggs]

Technology that doesn't exist.

Pop down to your local Kmart and pick up a "Darth Vader" Helmet, converts your voice to sound like Lukes Dad... I imagine a Helmet that you place over your head that converts your own voice to sound and look like Danny Morrison.

...get on that R&D asap, Trickstar.

 

[MattW]

pick up a "Darth Vader" Helmet, converts your voice to sound like Lukes Dad...

Oi! Spoiler warning next time.

 

[Biggs]

Guys, while we wait for the podcast... I've (painstakingly) gone through the entire thread and linked a few Chief tidbits I've missed and updated the index with ALL his answers to your questions. Keep in mind, these are just HINTS at what might be included in the game and although there are plenty of vague answers, there's plenty to get excited about...

Here's everything that has been comprehensively covered by Chief up until now...

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Chief Answers...

Note: Newest answers are at the top of this list, oldest at the bottom

• 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!

 

[aditya123]

This might be too early to talk about distribution but Chief, please take a look at some of the popular Indian gaming websites for distribution in India. Gaming websites and gaming stores like GamesInc, Game4u and Games The Shop (also have stores across India) and Flipkart.com have huge consumer base and would help sell the game and increase visibility of the product in India. You have a Xbox user base of half a million people in India and if you manage to sell a cricket game well and market it well here, you might possibly make good sales out of this market. At least I hope so.

In the past, noone has marketted cricket games in India at all. I for myself have seen how console gaming stores have cropped up all over the place in the country since the time EA last made a cricket game and a cricket game was last launched in general. I can assure you, at least on the side of console gamers in India that more than 90% of Xbox and PS3 users would be ones who buy original copies. The access to games now is far more than anytime in the past and cricket games in general should seriously consider India as a big market now. I would be curious to know how many copies some of the other sports titles sell in India.