Blocker's Ashes Thread

[blockerdave]

As I mentioned in the beta thread, I played a nice test match over the weekend on PS4.

Story has been told already, but to refresh:

I made 423 all out; Aussies responded with 476 largely thanks to a huge 9th wicket partnership between Wade (101) and Lyon (74*). I struggled 2nd innings all out for 228, leaving the Aussies 176 to win.

After falling to 26/2, a big partnership between Warner and Smith helped the Aussies almost to the target, and though there was a wobble - short pitched bowling from Broad grabbing 6/71 - the Aussies reached the target with 2 wickets in hand to go 1-0 up.

Here is a video of highlights of a fine first innings knock from Moeen Ali:

Played with PS4, day one patch. Legend Ai, Hard batting, all default sliders.

 

[blockerdave]

I will be streaming the second test shortly.

 

[Parcelmoose]

0:55 He bowls to the left, he bowls to the right...

 

[blockerdave]

Streaming 2nd Test Now

 

[Villain]

@blockerdave Living up to the username I see.. haha.

Enjoyed watching the first few overs, wish I could borrow the patience. Top play mate!

 

[Vamsi2k99]

@blockerdave how does the game run on PS4 ?
Any lags or framedrops?

 

[blockerdave]

@blockerdave how does the game run on PS4 ?
Any lags or framedrops?

Plays great.

Ended the stream at the second session break on day 1. I will pick up the final session of the day later. England 134/5 off 45 overs. In a lot of trouble. Root (58*) and Ali (8*) the key to posting a competitive score.

 

[blockerdave]

My turgid blocking there's probably been 10,000 pre orders cancelled already

 

[Gamer Pradosh]

My turgid blocking there's probably been 10,000 pre orders cancelled already

It was really good to watch genuine cricket mate, just remove the rubber band from the defense trigger once in a while..

Also, inform here when you go back live again..

 

[blockerdave]

It was really good to watch genuine cricket mate, just remove the rubber band from the defense trigger once in a while..

Also, inform here when you go back live again..

3+ an over mate. Happy with that.

 

[Rhone]

3+ an over mate. Happy with that.

The game does look excellent....

Quick question. Have you seen the AI bring on part time bowlers during a long innings, or does it stick to rotating designated bowlers/all rounders?

 

[blockerdave]

The game does look excellent....

Quick question. Have you seen the AI bring on part time bowlers during a long innings, or does it stick to rotating designated bowlers/all rounders?

In 1st test they used Maxwell when opening partnership was 70+

 

[blockerdave]

Going live with night session.

 

[blockerdave]

Damn. Up against it!

 

[Wealey]

Damn. Up against it!

Score??