SLIP FIELDERS - now they don't catch every edge

[zimrahil (old)]

When putting together my CPU Test batting enhancement patch which I will post to Ste this week, I think I have stumbled across a way which means when you edge the ball to the slip area you are not automatically always caught.

When using the field editor, I changed all my field types for slip fielders from "slips" to "close in" properties.

Now if yesterday was anything to go by, a least three edges when through the slip cordon and one was even dropped :P

Not sure why changing the field type might make this difference (maybe it won't happen again I don't know), but
it has enhanced the gameplay for me.

zimrahil

 

[iaq]

zim did u get drop catches.... but i m not sure they will drop catches after making them close in..... how about making slip fielder's hands poor... i think this might work..... but one can say this will add more spice in to bowling n can make us more fraustating,,,

 

[zimrahil (old)]

iaq
the fielder was at 4th slip gully position. The cpu edged the ball and Agnew said
"edged..........and dropped !!"

On the replay , the ball went high to the fielder, he stuck his hands up and dropped the catch. I couldn't believe it.

And yes, I made all the fielders hands poor in the game which hopefully may help a little bit.



Edited By zimrahil on Nov. 21 2001 at 22:27

 

[iaq]

good discovery zim... let me try this one also.. good thing

 

[zimrahil (old)]

I am also wondering if the agility setting for a person has any bearing - I am going to change every players agility rating to poor and see if more edges get through.



Edited By zimrahil on Nov. 21 2001 at 22:26

 

[iaq]

ohh then zim plz tell us soon about this theory

 

[marc71178]

Last night, using the excellent files, I had "edged... and dropped... and out!"

Not a happy bunny

 

[zimrahil (old)]

marc,
that annoying bug has been in the game since the start. Its just naff programming in my opinion.

After changing agility ratings to poor for all players, I so far have had no edges go through the slips at all
However, I have only played halfway through one innings so I need to give it more time. Not that hopeful though really, but we shall see..............