No scheduled release date yet.
No, only one gloves and pads type, though in theory you could change the textures to make them look more like those ugly smooth pads
Perhaps next edition will allow different actual geometry differences??
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Glad to report though that things in general are well back on track. I now have fielders running to catch the ball, so we are making some good progress here finally. What you guys will notice hopefully from the next video is some of the subtle things that have been improved behind the scenes e.g. stumps ricochet collision at both ends, edges, mishits greatly improved, of course the new 'fixed' looping fast bowler physics, slower balls, swing/cutting/drift, camera tracking closer and better after ball is struck, wicket keeper catching the ball, lofted shots greatly improved - physics and the trajectory angle occurances and control. Not to mention the fielders catching the ball
It is still really daunting though to think how much is involved - such as fielder shying at stumps, returning to bowler or keeper end, having bowler / keeper backing up, having other fielders backing up in case of overthrows, having fielder chase, slide, pickup and throw, statically throw, etc etc
Also, couldn't contain myself and had to mention it, JK has finished the Malinga / Slinger bowling action and boy does it look great! I expect he'll post a preview soon!
LM