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[Wealey]

From the Videos so far all I can say is :

VERY IMPRESSED !!

A couple of small fielder side issues , but all in good time I guess.

Just a few questions (Other than my previously posted Online ones)

• Have you guys managed to get proper nicks from straight/cover drives to the slips (btw the Gully one looks awesome !)
• There was an issue in the previous games where the pitch you selected , either werent the one you got , or it quickly changed attributes in the match , (the visuals stayed the same but the pitch would suddenly start playing differently. (this probably ties in to the Pitch wear not saving when you resume a match.
• Has the "CENSORED" player name issue been fixed ?
• If a saved Online game got resumed , the oke that receives the Invite , a) Didnt have access to his pre-set fields b) Players names where censored c) Kits were all mangled up with random logos.

Can't type much but quickly can say, edges off all shots at all angles. Fear Not!

Btw if you get a bat pad they are genuinely so authentic!

 

[DeadShot]

From what I know. You will not be disappointed.

See the post I made just after yours

You read my mind. I was feeling the same on pre-ordering this iteration considering I pre-ordered and bought both DBC14 and DBC17. It was kind of disappointment with DBC17 which had obvious issues which stopped me from playing.

Happy gaming in 10 days time

 

[Pcuser]

The clapping and chanting as the bowler runs is is Great thanks for the video clips and the blocking of the ball just looks so much cleaner i Love it.

 

[Llewelynf]

From the Videos so far all I can say is :

VERY IMPRESSED !!

A couple of small fielder side issues , but all in good time I guess.

Just a few questions (Other than my previously posted Online ones)

• Have you guys managed to get proper nicks from straight/cover drives to the slips (btw the Gully one looks awesome !)
• There was an issue in the previous games where the pitch you selected , either werent the one you got , or it quickly changed attributes in the match , (the visuals stayed the same but the pitch would suddenly start playing differently. (this probably ties in to the Pitch wear not saving when you resume a match.
• Has the "CENSORED" player name issue been fixed ?
• If a saved Online game got resumed , the oke that receives the Invite , a) Didnt have access to his pre-set fields b) Players names where censored c) Kits were all mangled up with random logos.

I can comment on these 2. Pitch wear finally takes effect after a game save and I have not had this issue since. It took a lot longer than thought to get it right.
I have created players and teams and this has not been an issue. I do believe though that the Censor issue came up when not logged into the network.
So this in essence is a user fault.

 

[Deleted member 185125]

Lads quick video showing seam control and to show the old tried and tested bowling is still there!

Also check the wagon wheel from reloading @cricket_online

How do you select the line of delivery? Same as DBC17?

 

[Llewelynf]

Two things I honestly love, Barmy army are audible and it sets immersion and Wade saying Niiiice Gaaaary. I almost fell off my chair the first time I heard it[DOUBLEPOST=1509891463][/DOUBLEPOST]

How do select the line of delivery? Same as DBC17?

Depends on settings. But ultimately you have to hold the left stick in the desired direction. And it is a lot more sensitive on higher levels. @WealeyH you got a pitch map for that don't you?

 

[Wealey]

Two things I honestly love, Barmy army are audible and it sets immersion and Wade saying Niiiice Gaaaary. I almost fell off my chair the first time I heard it[DOUBLEPOST=1509891463][/DOUBLEPOST]
Depends on settings. But ultimately you have to hold the left stick in the desired direction. And it is a lot more sensitive on higher levels. @WealeyH you got a pitch map for that don't you?

Yeah at the end of one of the clips! You can't put the ball on the same spot every time. It's fine fine margins! As you can see from my outswingers before setting warner up, it was a little too wide!

 

[gkvarma18]

Can we have DBC17 type two stick controls for both batting and bowling.

 

[Deleted member 185125]

One thing I have noticed is the AI field changes. In the 5 over game posted by twistie had frequent changes compared to these test match ones. All great signs.

 

[Wealey]

Can we have DBC17 type two stick controls for both batting and bowling.

Yes

What I'm using in the video

 

[Llewelynf]

One thing I have noticed is the AI field changes. In the 5 over game posted by twistie had frequent changes compared to these test match ones. All great signs.

That was an earlier build. We have the Day 1 patch build.

 

[blockerdave]

That was an earlier build. We have the Day 1 patch build.

Also I think it's fair to say even in our build the AI changes more often in limited overs than first class but that's absolutely right imo

 

[DeadShot]

Also I think it's fair to say even in our build the AI changes more often in limited overs than first class but that's absolutely right imo

I hope it is not breaking the immersion in to the game. This was one of the obvious issues which irritated me in previous iteration.

 

[blockerdave]

I mentioned earlier i played a number of short games (generally 5/5) as a way of checking the earned stats (so glad to have those back!).

A lot of those 5/5 were played with women's teams and it's worth mentioning how good and how different the women's game is. it's slower and so the batting requires different timing, and there's less power so you need to be selective too. (i play everything on default sliders). the average 5-over score is significantly lower.

women's cricket is really done properly.

 

[Gamer Pradosh]

Career improvements?