Well, lets see... I've got BLIC 99, Cric 2000, Cric 2002, Cric 2004, Cric 2005 and now I've got BLIC 2007. You know what? I think BLC 99 was the best and then (here it comes) second is BLIC 2007! I know I know I've read all the complaints- too easy, stupid AI, impossible catching.....but even then, i think this game isn't being given a chance.
Sure, we all want a perfect cricket game......but come on, we all know cricket is much more complicated, far less popular (in the game-developing parts of the world), and much more difficult to accurately portray in a video game than most other sports (read: Soccer).
Now, the thread topic is improving your BLIC 07 game, so here are my tips:
*When batting- If you find it too easy, ramp up the difficulty to test level (Duh). If still too easy (which I'm sure it is), turn off the pitch point indicator (start menu>options>graphics). If still too easy, turn off the bowlers aiming cursor (start menu>options>graphics). If you're still having no fun, turn off all the other indicators, including radar, and try some more. Personally I've found this the best way to bat in BLIC 07, since it really forces you to slow down ur innings. Oh, and please don't ruin the game for yourself by playing the same shot over and over and over again. Playing with variety is much more satisfying. But, if you're STILL creaming sixes every ball, then pat yourself on the back, brother, cuz you're too good! :hpraise
*When bowling- Now here we have a problem. Bowling is just too easy in the game, and there's no easy way to fix it! The best thing you can do is play with the worst possible team available (eg. Bermuda, Scotland etc) against the best possible teams available (eg. Australia, South Africa etc). Other than that, you can turn off the above mentioned pitch point indicator, but its only a minor effect. The really extreme end is to turn off the aiming cursor as well, but I find this totally impractical since every delivery is essentially a dice-roll! The only other option is to autoplay it and hope the game gives you a decent total to chase.
*Fielding- Ok, I SERIOUSLY don't understand this... why are people complaining about this so much! I do agree that seeing the wicketkeeper whip the bails off every time is annoying, and so are those overthrows, but even then the fielding section is not that bad! You should understand something straightaway... you WILL at some point or the other drop a catch in a match, whether it be you're not concentrating, or you were taken totally by surprise. Well, dont whine about, just practice practice practice! the best practice comes from throwing the ball back to the keeper; get a feel for how long it takes to stop the cursor at the centre, then the next time a batsman sends a dolly your way, you'll be able to pouch it with ease! Reflex catches in the slip and WK are a bit harder, but once you grab a few, it'll be built into your fingers.
*Multiplayer- I have the PS2 version of the game, so i cant help out with the online play stuff
. But i have played it offline with friends, and it really helps to turn off the pitch point cursor. If you want you can hide the confidence bars too. And maybe even the radar. And maybe even if you and your friend are total pros, you can hide the aiming cursor too. Oh, and playing with some really crappy teams can help, though i dont think thats as much fun as playing your own country! :happy
Thats all the tips i have. Remember, these tips aren't for everyone, only for those who find the game too easy and want to give the game a chance, rather than return it or just throw it away! If you REALLLY hate this game, then just return it, and hold your breath for the Art of Cricket.
Sure, we all want a perfect cricket game......but come on, we all know cricket is much more complicated, far less popular (in the game-developing parts of the world), and much more difficult to accurately portray in a video game than most other sports (read: Soccer).
Now, the thread topic is improving your BLIC 07 game, so here are my tips:
*When batting- If you find it too easy, ramp up the difficulty to test level (Duh). If still too easy (which I'm sure it is), turn off the pitch point indicator (start menu>options>graphics). If still too easy, turn off the bowlers aiming cursor (start menu>options>graphics). If you're still having no fun, turn off all the other indicators, including radar, and try some more. Personally I've found this the best way to bat in BLIC 07, since it really forces you to slow down ur innings. Oh, and please don't ruin the game for yourself by playing the same shot over and over and over again. Playing with variety is much more satisfying. But, if you're STILL creaming sixes every ball, then pat yourself on the back, brother, cuz you're too good! :hpraise
*When bowling- Now here we have a problem. Bowling is just too easy in the game, and there's no easy way to fix it! The best thing you can do is play with the worst possible team available (eg. Bermuda, Scotland etc) against the best possible teams available (eg. Australia, South Africa etc). Other than that, you can turn off the above mentioned pitch point indicator, but its only a minor effect. The really extreme end is to turn off the aiming cursor as well, but I find this totally impractical since every delivery is essentially a dice-roll! The only other option is to autoplay it and hope the game gives you a decent total to chase.
*Fielding- Ok, I SERIOUSLY don't understand this... why are people complaining about this so much! I do agree that seeing the wicketkeeper whip the bails off every time is annoying, and so are those overthrows, but even then the fielding section is not that bad! You should understand something straightaway... you WILL at some point or the other drop a catch in a match, whether it be you're not concentrating, or you were taken totally by surprise. Well, dont whine about, just practice practice practice! the best practice comes from throwing the ball back to the keeper; get a feel for how long it takes to stop the cursor at the centre, then the next time a batsman sends a dolly your way, you'll be able to pouch it with ease! Reflex catches in the slip and WK are a bit harder, but once you grab a few, it'll be built into your fingers.
*Multiplayer- I have the PS2 version of the game, so i cant help out with the online play stuff
. But i have played it offline with friends, and it really helps to turn off the pitch point cursor. If you want you can hide the confidence bars too. And maybe even the radar. And maybe even if you and your friend are total pros, you can hide the aiming cursor too. Oh, and playing with some really crappy teams can help, though i dont think thats as much fun as playing your own country! :happyThats all the tips i have. Remember, these tips aren't for everyone, only for those who find the game too easy and want to give the game a chance, rather than return it or just throw it away! If you REALLLY hate this game, then just return it, and hold your breath for the Art of Cricket.
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