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Hardcore Batting:


You should complete all of the other Installation Steps above before proceeding to ensure you have a completed async.big.w32 file for bowling/fielding!


Download -> Hardcore.zip | Before installing the Hardcore files we're going to do a couple of things so navigate to your installation directory and then the "final" directory: "Codemasters\Ashes Cricket 2009\final" inside you will see the async.big.w32 file. Now extract the "Hardcore" directory inside the Hardcore.zip archive you downloaded to a location of your choice such as your Desktop. Inside the "Hardcore" directory you just extracted you'll see a file called: "batting-bowling-switcher" with a batch file extension so: "batting-bowling-switcher.bat" is the full filename. This is a Batch File I made that is going to save you time and make your life much easier to swap between the Batting with Hardcore mode and Bowling with the reticle. Copy this file to your: "Codemasters\Ashes Cricket 2009\final" directory so it sits alongside the async.big.w32 file. Now you need to double-click/run/execute this "batting-bowling-switcher.bat", after a few seconds you should see the notification message: "File Copy Complete", press "OK" to clear the message/close the Alert Window. You should create a Desktop Shortcut to this "batting-bowling-switcher" file now as you will be using it regularly in the future. DO NOT run this file again or try to test the Desktop Shortcut until after you have completed the following steps though! The .bat file you just executed created a copy of your async.big.w32 file called: "BATTING.async.big.w32", you should see it inside the directory like so:
sw-itcher.png

Now using the Big Editor, you need to open: "BATTING.async.big.w32" - Remember that if you have already been using the Big Editor it will open the last file you were modifying which will most likely be "async.big.w32". Be sure to use the Top Menu of the Big Editor and click "File" -> "Open Archive" and open the "BATTING.async.big.w32" file before proceeding, do not edit the "async.big.w32" file as this is the file for bowling and we don't want to install the Hardcore Patch on that one! Once you have opened the correct: "BATTING.async.big.w32" file with the Big Editor it's a very quick job, using the Big Editor navigate to: "AC09/startup/startup.wad/startup/database" select the "global.db" file, click 'replace' then navigate to the location where you extracted the "Hardcore" directory from inside Hardcore.zip - inside the "Hardcore" directory select the "global.db" file to complete the replacement. Now finally, using the Big Editor navigate to: "AC09/gdata/" and select the "gdata.wad" file then click 'replace', navigate to the location where you extracted the "Hardcore" directory from inside Hardcore.zip. Inside the directory you will find two more directories: "Radar - ON" and "Radar - OFF". Decide whether you want the Radar on or off and open the appropriate directory then select the "gdata.wad" file inside to complete the replacement.

This concludes the installation of the Hardcore Batting Patch. Now each time you want to swap between Batting & Bowling, simply save your game right at the start of the new innings and close the game entirely, then run the "batting-bowling-switcher.bat" file again and it will automatically adjust the "async.big.w32" fies for you. Then it will give you a notification on the screen to let you know whether Batting or Bowling Mode is enabled:
sw-itcher2.png

or
sw-itcher3.png

(Don't worry about the lines of code you see in the Window by the Alert Message - it shows all of the lines of code in the Batch file, even if those code lines are not being executed).

Hardcore Batting Patch is up - I also created a One-Click Batting/Bowling Switcher for you to use so you don't have to manually rename the async.big.w32 files when you want to swap between Bowling with the Reticle and Batting without the reticle/with the late pitch point marker.
 
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I'm pleased to announce that I've finished updating the Data and Graphics sections of the Downloads. As far as I know, all files and installation instructions for the complete Ashes 2019 Mod are now available apart from the last remaining files: the 'Hardcore' version for batting (bowling reticle removed and late pitch point marker). This should be done pretty soon, after that it will be time to make the patch!

If anybody has any questions or finds a problem please let me know!

I would also love to hear feedback from anyone who has installed the files manually, please do so here: Ashes Cricket 2019 Mod - A 10-Year Anniversary Project - Official Topic. Are you enjoying the modded game? Anything you particularly like or dislike? Feel free to share any screenshots or video recordings too!
Thanks buddy ! Will try it asap after my exams are over :)
 

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I'm pleased to announce that I've finished updating the Data and Graphics sections of the Downloads. As far as I know, all files and installation instructions for the complete Ashes 2019 Mod are now available apart from the last remaining files: the 'Hardcore' version for batting (bowling reticle removed and late pitch point marker). This should be done pretty soon, after that it will be time to make the patch!

If anybody has any questions or finds a problem please let me know!

I would also love to hear feedback from anyone who has installed the files manually, please do so here: Ashes Cricket 2019 Mod - A 10-Year Anniversary Project - Official Topic. Are you enjoying the modded game? Anything you particularly like or dislike? Feel free to share any screenshots or video recordings too!
Thanks a world mate ! Will try it this sunday, and a I am very excited !!
 

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hi there..do you think you can come up with a ICC World Cup Tournament patch for Ashes 09?
this Ashes 09 surely deserves it coz this game runs really smoothe and it one of the best versions of cricket ever!
If you wanna spice it up abit more, maybe you can come up with a - Bowling speed meter when youre batting(to know whats coming from the Bowler)
This would solve all problems dont you think though??
 

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hi there..do you think you can come up with a ICC World Cup Tournament patch for Ashes 09?
this Ashes 09 surely deserves it coz this game runs really smoothe and it one of the best versions of cricket ever!
If you wanna spice it up abit more, maybe you can come up with a - Bowling speed meter when youre batting(to know whats coming from the Bowler)
This would solve all problems dont you think though??

No.

Open your eyes next time:
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If you wanna spice it up abit more, maybe you can come up with a - Bowling speed meter when youre batting(to know whats coming from the Bowler)
This would solve all problems dont you think though??

Open your eyes for the second time and watch the ball, that will solve your problem, or maybe you just have bad reactions, maybe you are trying to play with a keyboard (bad idea) I don't really care actually, I'm annoyed you wrote this crap on my Topic and I want it deleted.

Also, you know nothing about software/developing this game if you think we have access to the game's source files and could even contemplate making a change like that.
 

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Well everyone, after a lot of hours spent creating Patches, Setup Applications and writing Installer/Patcher Logic Code I'm delighted and proud to announce that I've finished!

You can head to the 1st Post of this Topic: https://www.planetcricket.org/forums/threads/ashes-cricket-2019-mod-official-downloads-topic.113911/ to find the 'Easy Instructions' and Setup Applications I've created to install the complete Ashes Cricket 2019 Mod! You no longer need to install every file manually, this will be much quicker!

I've now created alternative USER.DAT files for people who want to play with Australia as well (to make sure the AI doesn't pick any strange bowlers for England).

Can't wait to hear some feedback, please let me know if you have any troubles.

Merry Christmas!

:cheers

@zimrahil Any chance we could have an Announcement on the Forum like the PC Cricket '19 Mega Patch received please mate? :)
 
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Well everyone, after a lot of hours spent creating Patches, Setup Applications and writing Installer/Patcher Logic Code I'm delighted and proud to announce that I've finished!

You can head to the 1st Post of this Topic: https://www.planetcricket.org/forums/threads/ashes-cricket-2019-mod-official-downloads-topic.113911/ to find the 'Easy Instructions' and Setup Applications I've created to install the complete Ashes Cricket 2019 Mod! You no longer need to install every file manually, this will be much quicker!

I've now created alternative USER.DAT files for people who want to play with Australia as well (to make sure the AI doesn't pick any strange bowlers for England).

Can't wait to hear some feedback, please let me know if you have any troubles.

Merry Christmas!

:cheers

@zimrahil Any chance we could have an Announcement on the Forum like the PC Cricket '19 Mega Patch received please mate? :)
@RUDI
Can it be recognized as PC's Official??
This Guy is doing very hard and nice work.
 

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Well everyone, after a lot of hours spent creating Patches, Setup Applications and writing Installer/Patcher Logic Code I'm delighted and proud to announce that I've finished!

You can head to the 1st Post of this Topic: https://www.planetcricket.org/forums/threads/ashes-cricket-2019-mod-official-downloads-topic.113911/ to find the 'Easy Instructions' and Setup Applications I've created to install the complete Ashes Cricket 2019 Mod! You no longer need to install every file manually, this will be much quicker!

I've now created alternative USER.DAT files for people who want to play with Australia as well (to make sure the AI doesn't pick any strange bowlers for England).

Can't wait to hear some feedback, please let me know if you have any troubles.

Merry Christmas!

:cheers

@zimrahil Any chance we could have an Announcement on the Forum like the PC Cricket '19 Mega Patch received please mate? :)
Mate you've done so much hard work for this patch, thanks for reviving this great old game ! Can't even express my gratitude enough. Will try it asap since I've my exams going on again....

Thanks for this patch mate, the perfect Christmas gift for me and all other AC 09 lovers. MERRY CHRISTMAS !
 

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Mate you've done so much hard work for this patch, thanks for reviving this great old game ! Can't even express my gratitude enough. Will try it asap since I've my exams going on again....

Thanks for this patch mate, the perfect Christmas gift for me and all other AC 09 lovers. MERRY CHRISTMAS !

I'm really glad and grateful a few of you are actually planning on playing this 2019 Mod, otherwise the many hours I've spent trying to release this for everyone were kinda a waste of time :)

Has anyone else actually tried it yet?

I finally got to play it properly a bit myself before I went on holiday and I had an absolutely fantastic second test at Lords it was so much fun and I'm really pleased with how the gloves and bats look too. Looking forward to playing the third test when I get home. I'll also release the order you need to set the batting line-ups to get the correct bowling order for the second test and the other tests too when I get a chance to play them :)
 

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I'm really glad and grateful a few of you are actually planning on playing this 2019 Mod, otherwise the many hours I've spent trying to release this for everyone were kinda a waste of time :)

Has anyone else actually tried it yet?

I finally got to play it properly a bit myself before I went on holiday and I had an absolutely fantastic second test at Lords it was so much fun and I'm really pleased with how the gloves and bats look too. Looking forward to playing the third test when I get home. I'll also release the order you need to set the batting line-ups to get the correct bowling order for the second test and the other tests too when I get a chance to play them :)
Yeah mate, I will do it this Christmas ! I also have been very eager to play it, it's just that December is too busy a month for me every year...

P.S. Even if you get low responses, don't think your work is a waste and lose heart, because it's the best mod in AC 2009's history and, as more and more lovers of this game get to know about this mod, they will play it for sure !
 

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