Cricket Coach - release vs testers version

Oli Norwell · 2nd April 2006, 09:46 PM

It seems a lot of people are confused when the Cricket Coach testers say that they didn't experience any crash bugs when testing the game over the last few months.

I can understand how that seems odd, why would a series of crash bugs appear almost from nowhere on the final day of development.

Our current thinking is that it could be something to do with the code that was added late on to keep check on whether a person's 1-day trial period has ended.

This is the only difference between the recent tester versions and the version that was released on the website.

We'll no more in a day or two, but it does seem like many of these issues could be down to this. Personally I can barely believe the amount of crashes I hear about, I'm quite happy for anyone to visit our offices and play the game here. In fact I'd buy them dinner if they could crash my development version on the match screen.

What I'm saying is that I strongly believe we can sort many of these issues over the next few days.

Oli

das_vicky · 2nd April 2006, 10:20 PM

must have been a very penetrating block of code, coz it changes lots of things in the game

PLease work very hard and dont dissapoint all of us this time. We have high expectations from this game.

Ste · 2nd April 2006, 10:26 PM

Ive played (as England) the series against Sri Lanka with 3 Tests and 5 ODIs and experienced no crashes whatsover and I have autoplayed up to 2011 by resigning and using autoplay season (just to see what the world rankings look like in 5 years) which also had no crashes.

I have paid to unlock it though so that could be why but I played two matches before paying as Lancs and it never crashed.

das_vicky · 2nd April 2006, 10:33 PM

Even I had no crashes, or keyboard errors or any of these types of errors. May be they release a patch with training facilities and stuff.

James_W · 2nd April 2006, 10:49 PM

I say full credit to you mate, you guys must've been so disappointed to hear all the complaints after such a long time of preparations, and I reallly hope you can get it together.

barmyarmy · 2nd April 2006, 11:29 PM

Absolutely. Just to weigh in, it must have been very dispiriting to see all the reported bugs when you finally thought the game was ready for release but I've got a lot of respect for the fact that you guys are doing something about it and getting it sorted.

andrew_nixon · 2nd April 2006, 11:50 PM

I'd also like to say that despite my criticisms, I do appreciate the fact that you've put a hell of a lot of work into this game. I'm sure all the developers are just as disapointed by the released version as we are.

I'm very glad that the Oli and Glenn are actually interacting with us, and look like they're going to do something about it, unlike EA Sports who release bug-ridden games and then forget aobut them.

puddleduck · 3rd April 2006, 03:56 AM

I am another who has voiced their complaints at the game, but I also had no crashes whatsoever, I have posted the various bugs that popped up in mine, mostly minor things, but as mentioned my complaints are based around the fact despite having loads of nice graphical features and stats, it does seem to lack in depth. After playing 3 games and just setting my batsman and bowlers to maximum aggressions, I was unbeaten, scored a lot of runs (but at realistic run rates? ), and was getting a bit bored of just hammering the next over button.

Hopefully you've managed to tweak the various aggression settings and the coding behind them leading to the possibility of high run rates but increased chances of getting out, as well as looked at ways of actually giving the user a lot more input or control over matches.

Good luck sorting the game out, and as Andrew said, at least you haven't "done an EA." Or for that matter an Icc... which whilst pretty damn good and almost bug free has not had the fixes that were promised in a patch around a year ago

whiteninness · 3rd April 2006, 07:01 AM

I've only had 1 crash to desktop and then that keyboard thing every now and then.

also, you say that this trial period code could cause the crashes but what about the other errors like the cant bowl one?

is there any chance that a 2nd demo will be released so people can play the game bug free (well as bug free as possible) and hopefully change their opinions on the game?

perhaps like a week trial or something because 1 day is hardly enough time to find out whether the game is worth 20 pounds.

Sureshot · 3rd April 2006, 04:08 PM

Softwrap only work on a 1 day trial basis though.

A seperate demo, Oli has already said won't be made.

It never crashed on me, nor did it even make the processor squeal, etc.

Muhammad Saad · 3rd April 2006, 04:15 PM

Well to me ,The only bug I face is crashing and crashing but no other bug

ZoraxDoom · 3rd April 2006, 05:00 PM

The game won't even open for me. On Windows XP. All compatibility modes, and full screen/windowed(Although windowed does bring the keyboard bug).
Also, very oddly, both times I installed it, the CC file in My Programs was completely empty...

Glenn Stiemens · 3rd April 2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoraxDoom

The game won't even open for me. On Windows XP. All compatibility modes, and full screen/windowed(Although windowed does bring the keyboard bug).
Also, very oddly, both times I installed it, the CC file in My Programs was completely empty...

That directory is where save games are placed (as Windows XP expects that).

Muhammad Saad · 3rd April 2006, 06:31 PM

Hey guys I have general question ,when I click save and exit button the window appears that says "your game is saved ,do u want to exit" I know If I presses yes the saves and return to desktop so pls tell me if I presses no will the game saves and continue? so I dont have to restart the game .

Sureshot · 3rd April 2006, 07:14 PM

Well if it asks you ' Do you want to exit?' and you reply no, what might happen?

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2nd April 2006, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oli Norwell U19 Cricketer Member Since: Aug 2005 Location: United Kingdom National Team: England Domestic Team: Northamptonshire	Cricket Coach - release vs testers version It seems a lot of people are confused when the Cricket Coach testers say that they didn't experience any crash bugs when testing the game over the last few months. I can understand how that seems odd, why would a series of crash bugs appear almost from nowhere on the final day of development. Our current thinking is that it could be something to do with the code that was added late on to keep check on whether a person's 1-day trial period has ended. This is the only difference between the recent tester versions and the version that was released on the website. We'll no more in a day or two, but it does seem like many of these issues could be down to this. Personally I can barely believe the amount of crashes I hear about, I'm quite happy for anyone to visit our offices and play the game here. In fact I'd buy them dinner if they could crash my development version on the match screen. What I'm saying is that I strongly believe we can sort many of these issues over the next few days. Oli

2nd April 2006, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
das_vicky International Cricketer Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: Orissa National Team: India Domestic Team: PLANETCRICKET ROckeRS,,Lancashire Lightinings	must have been a very penetrating block of code, coz it changes lots of things in the game PLease work very hard and dont dissapoint all of us this time. We have high expectations from this game. __________________ Rugogeas Games Private Limited Last edited by das_vicky; 2nd April 2006 at 10:31 PM.

2nd April 2006, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
das_vicky International Cricketer Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: Orissa National Team: India Domestic Team: PLANETCRICKET ROckeRS,,Lancashire Lightinings	Even I had no crashes, or keyboard errors or any of these types of errors. May be they release a patch with training facilities and stuff. __________________ Rugogeas Games Private Limited

2nd April 2006, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
barmyarmy Administrator PC Awards 2008: Best Post Contributor/Administrator Member Since: Mar 2003 Location: Edinburgh National Team: England Domestic Team: Scotland and Surrey	Absolutely. Just to weigh in, it must have been very dispiriting to see all the reported bugs when you finally thought the game was ready for release but I've got a lot of respect for the fact that you guys are doing something about it and getting it sorted. __________________ ~ there is often more to life than meets the eye ~ To have or to have not, to see or to see not, is this a message?

2nd April 2006, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ste Administrator Member Since: Jun 2002 Location: Southport, England National Team: England Domestic Team: Lancashire	Ive played (as England) the series against Sri Lanka with 3 Tests and 5 ODIs and experienced no crashes whatsover and I have autoplayed up to 2011 by resigning and using autoplay season (just to see what the world rankings look like in 5 years) which also had no crashes. I have paid to unlock it though so that could be why but I played two matches before paying as Lancs and it never crashed.

2nd April 2006, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
James_W 1st XI Cricketer Member Since: Oct 2005	I say full credit to you mate, you guys must've been so disappointed to hear all the complaints after such a long time of preparations, and I reallly hope you can get it together.

2nd April 2006, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
andrew_nixon ICC Board Member AKA: Andrew (never Andy) Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: Huddersfield, Englan National Team: England Domestic Team: Lancashire	I'd also like to say that despite my criticisms, I do appreciate the fact that you've put a hell of a lot of work into this game. I'm sure all the developers are just as disapointed by the released version as we are. I'm very glad that the Oli and Glenn are actually interacting with us, and look like they're going to do something about it, unlike EA Sports who release bug-ridden games and then forget aobut them. __________________ Visit Beyond The Boundary for non-test news and comments. Check out the CricketEurope Bermuda and Worldwide sections which I edit. They're associates, not minnows!!

3rd April 2006, 03:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
puddleduck Chairman of Selectors AKA: Jeremy Member Since: Aug 2005 Location: Uk National Team: England Domestic Team: Middlesex	I am another who has voiced their complaints at the game, but I also had no crashes whatsoever, I have posted the various bugs that popped up in mine, mostly minor things, but as mentioned my complaints are based around the fact despite having loads of nice graphical features and stats, it does seem to lack in depth. After playing 3 games and just setting my batsman and bowlers to maximum aggressions, I was unbeaten, scored a lot of runs (but at realistic run rates? ), and was getting a bit bored of just hammering the next over button. Hopefully you've managed to tweak the various aggression settings and the coding behind them leading to the possibility of high run rates but increased chances of getting out, as well as looked at ways of actually giving the user a lot more input or control over matches. Good luck sorting the game out, and as Andrew said, at least you haven't "done an EA." Or for that matter an Icc... which whilst pretty damn good and almost bug free has not had the fixes that were promised in a patch around a year ago

3rd April 2006, 07:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
whiteninness County Captain Member Since: Dec 2003	I've only had 1 crash to desktop and then that keyboard thing every now and then. also, you say that this trial period code could cause the crashes but what about the other errors like the cant bowl one? is there any chance that a 2nd demo will be released so people can play the game bug free (well as bug free as possible) and hopefully change their opinions on the game? perhaps like a week trial or something because 1 day is hardly enough time to find out whether the game is worth 20 pounds.

3rd April 2006, 04:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sureshot Staff Member Member Since: Feb 2005 Location: West Sussex National Team: England Domestic Team: Sussex CCC, Nottingham Forest.	Softwrap only work on a 1 day trial basis though. A seperate demo, Oli has already said won't be made. It never crashed on me, nor did it even make the processor squeal, etc. __________________ Ellipsis' are not commas!

3rd April 2006, 04:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Muhammad Saad Banned Member Since: Nov 2005 Location: I think it is earth? National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Karachi	Well to me ,The only bug I face is crashing and crashing but no other bug

3rd April 2006, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZoraxDoom ICC President AKA: Zorax Member Since: Nov 2004 Location: Dubai, U.A.E National Team: India, Zimbabwe, Bangla Domestic Team: Rajasthan Royals/Everton/Kolkata Tigers	The game won't even open for me. On Windows XP. All compatibility modes, and full screen/windowed(Although windowed does bring the keyboard bug). Also, very oddly, both times I installed it, the CC file in My Programs was completely empty... __________________ Cricket Champion is an awesome game in the making. Check it out. The Downright Donkeys. Don't click here. The PCPL Comedy Naming Group - sign up to give PC's most popular tournament a most embarrassing name.

3rd April 2006, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Muhammad Saad Banned Member Since: Nov 2005 Location: I think it is earth? National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Karachi	Hey guys I have general question ,when I click save and exit button the window appears that says "your game is saved ,do u want to exit" I know If I presses yes the saves and return to desktop so pls tell me if I presses no will the game saves and continue? so I dont have to restart the game .

3rd April 2006, 07:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sureshot Staff Member Member Since: Feb 2005 Location: West Sussex National Team: England Domestic Team: Sussex CCC, Nottingham Forest.	Well if it asks you ' Do you want to exit?' and you reply no, what might happen? __________________ Ellipsis' are not commas!

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