I've said I wouldn't provide a running commentary on the beta, but just to give a flavour of some improvements I hope BA or the other testers wouldn't mind me sharing this:
the AI batting is currently on another level to anything we have seen. they play much much better. i've only got tests to comment on so far, where they now play properly & the chips to the in field and the ugly hoiks to leg are dialled right down. I believe they also attack and chase much better in limited overs now.
here are some "highlights" of my latest bowling session in the beta, which shows how far some things have come and why it's worth showing a little more patience for a little while yet and not dropping shit fits if May 1 comes and there's no patch.
This was all on day 2 of a test in India, a Crumbly Hard Worn Heavy Cracked pitch.
First, I got genuine seam movement off the pitch from standard balls, as you can see in these images.
If you look closely you'll also see slightly variable bounce from a roughly equal length.
Here's a video of the second ball, which was perfect perfect 89mph yet reaches the keeper on the bounce. this is really encouraging as most balls carried through nicely.
And although sadly neither went to a fielder, I had 2 bona fide bat pad chances, the 2nd of which was particularly nice
Everything is default beta, no hacks, mods or fiddling with sliders. The game is improving significantly guys, stay the course!
