Feature Requests & Suggestions

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Would be awesome if all ideas are implemented

 

[kurtkz]

I'm going to write up something either tonight or tomorrow - I won't get started on Career mode just yet though. I'd like to implement internet play first...

 

[harrisb]

Are there plans to add in anymore leagues, for example the English county system? If my GCSEs weren't coming up I'd volunteer myself, and also by having a Mac doesn't help, hence my lack of testing feedback.

 

[kurtkz]

Yup, that's the plan - I'll get around to it eventually. Have you tried installing Wine on Mac (is that even possible)? Some guys had luck running the old version under Wine on Linux...

 

[harrisb]

I don't know, haven't really looked into it because until now I haven't had a reason to go back to windows, gave up with cricksim ages ago.

Another idea I had, graphically, would be to have player profiles like their cricinfo pages irl, and then when a player comes out to bat, you get their picture and their stats, possibly for that format or their recent form. I don't know how hard that would be to add in.

I did have another idea that would completely change the game, but I guess you've got your 3d idea running smoothly. Basically, it was going to involve making a 3d game with stick figures (like the stick cricket ones) If done well I think many would forget the cartoony feel because we haven't had a decent game for ages, especially one with so much depth to it

 

[kurtkz]

@harrisb: Yeah, I thought of using profile pictures and such, but there's lots of legal redtape. I actually have to rename the players and teams before I officially release it...

 

[harrisb]

Oh right, so is it going to be like A. Stwuss, A. Chef and so on, I suppose if it's easily editable then having the option to add pictures wouldn't have any image implications.

 

[kurtkz]

@harrisb: Right you are. I'll include profile pictures in the release after this upcoming one

 

[puddleduck]

Yeah make sure you stay on the right side of the legal line

As long as a game leaves itself with room to be modded that's the sort of stuff a community sorts out anyway

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Exactly what puddleduck says. Including pictures could collide with legal issues

 

[kurtkz]

Cool, I'll include portraits and stats in-game in the next update.

 

[kurtkz]

Alrighty, the poll os now closed and it was unanimous - the next big feature is career mode! I'll be taking this weekend off to fix bugs but I'll get cracking on career mode early next week.

I know I didn't add player profile screens, but if I have enough time I'll try to add those this weekend.

 

[abcd500]

the things that irritate me in most of the cricket games are the unlicensed name of the player.i know it is a legal issue but this will be great if there is an option to change the players name while playing game

 

[kurtkz]

@abcd5000: Yup, an editor is included with the game already. Unfortunately, licensing is not a reality for this project

 

[kurtkz]

Hi guys,

if you haven't heard I've started with career mode dev again. It's still very rough around the edges, but it's playable. I'm trying to figure out how to balance getting paid a salary with not allowing the player to purchase the most expensive gear up front...any ideas?

I considered implementing a Quality of Life slider that trades off between money and health, but it seems contrived?

I also considered having a minimum level/skill for better equipment but that also seems contrived...

Anyone have any ideas?