Cricket Heroes - testing & feedback

[kurtkz]

@plexus: Hmm, what version did you upgrade from?

@Dutchad: You're quite right, I actually have the mangled names already generated. I just forgot to include them in the patches. Will do so for the next patch. Thanks for reminding me!

 

[Storer11]

Haven't really played much of the game yet, but would it be worth putting in an option to simulate games during career mode even if you're playing in it?

 

[Ashu54]

Loved the grey scheme/theme of the game...... It would be awesome if loading screen gets similar 2d scheme......

 

[kurtkz]

@Storer11: You can simulate parts of the game where you're not actively involved, i.e. bowling/batting. The rest you need to play. I'm going to be adding fielding to the next patch, but I'll let the player skip through that.

@Ashu: Hmm, can you give me an example screenshot mockup?

 

[Ashu54]

well just simple yellow rectangles will do......

Well I clicked no detail in field editor and Tada..... crash!!!!!!!!

RUN @ 17/04/2013 3:52:57 PM

VERSION: 2.542
REGISTERED: True
PROFILE: Ashu

MESSAGE: Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection.
Parameter name: index

STACK TRACE:    at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentOutOfRangeException(ExceptionArgument argument, ExceptionResource resource)
   at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentOutOfRangeException()
   at Cricket.Main.GameStateFieldEditor.ProcessVisual(Single ms, Single ms2)
   at Cricket.Main.GameInstance.Loop()
   at Cricket.Main.Game.Main(String[] args)

 

[kurtkz]

@Ashu: Hmm, I'll see if I can track that bug down for the next update.

 

[Ashu54]

Lolz u didn't realize I #@C|< ?|) ur game

 

[kurtkz]

Whether or not you want to hack the game is your business. I haven't gone out of my way to implement DRM because I hate it. I don't own any games that implement DRM simply based on principle.

That being said, I will not offer support to people who have hacked versions.

 

[Ashu54]

No kurt I was trolling you sorry...

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Just Joking to test ya....

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Actually I just edited the text in the error code.... that's it and sorry again for this joke....

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and myself wanting to be helpful to you wont hack your own game.... Hope you forgive me...

 

[kurtkz]

It's fine, don't worry about it. I know of someone else who has already hacked it. It's just a bit annoying.

 

[Ashu54]

Anti Hacking

Who???
I know how it feels when you put your all hard-work into test and someone cheats it.... (correct me if you find mistakes plz)

then what are you waiting for??? me to hack it....... nope because i don't know how to..... then imply some new technique behind the registration process maybe certifying the registration yourself (i know it's impossible)....

 

[kurtkz]

@Ashu: Nah, like I said, I don't believe in DRM - if it means fewer sales, so be it. I can add an online registration process, but I want to avoid that. You should be able to just install the game and play without any hassles.

 

[itay128]

@kurtkz: I resumed a saved career mode file, went to click 'Career' and then 'Rankings', then this error log comes up (tried this twice and happens on both occasions):

MESSAGE: Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection.
Parameter name: index

STACK TRACE: at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentOutOfRangeException(ExceptionArgument argument, ExceptionResource resource)
at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentOutOfRangeException()
at System.Collections.Generic.List`1.get_Item(Int32 index)
at Cricket.Main.GameStateCharSheet.ProcessVisual(Single ms, Single ms2) in d:\Projects\Cricket Heroesv3D\Cricket Heroesv3\Cricket Heroes\Main\GameStateCharSheet.cs:line 1468
at Cricket.Main.GameInstance.Loop() in d:\Projects\Cricket Heroesv3D\Cricket Heroesv3\Cricket Heroes\Main\GameInstance.cs:line 17416
at Cricket.Main.Game.Main(String[] args) in d:\Projects\Cricket Heroesv3D\Cricket Heroesv3\Cricket Heroes\Main\Game.cs:line 4373

EDIT: Went to try net practice too and the bowling marker is missing when batting (can't see where the ball is pitching)

 

[kurtkz]

@itay: What version are you running at the moment? I only noticed the net practice bug this morning (and have since fixed it). I'll try to release another update tomorrow...

 

[plexus]

@plexus: Hmm, what version did you upgrade from?

@Dutchad: You're quite right, I actually have the mangled names already generated. I just forgot to include them in the patches. Will do so for the next patch. Thanks for reminding me!

The last version you had on here, 2.541?... I did the same thing at worked and it went ok but when I got home and did the exact same thing, I got that error.

I know you dont want to implement DRM but have you thought of just implementing some kind of server side check for the serial? I mean your going to have online parts of it anyway with facebook and stuff and I wouldnt have thought a server-side check would be that invasive, especially if it means you lose on money.