Tried bowling at AI with new patch for about 20 overs (Test), some observations
Batsman actually places his foot to move in the crease instead of a slide is a Massive welcome addition which makes batting look fluid, as well as making way for LBWs, edges and bat pads when misjudging the ball
New Leave animation looks damn cool
AI batting seems to have improved, now trying to play balls on off/fourth stump through off side instead of deflecting everything to square
Sometimes AI batsmen even play balls on middle & leg stump with an inside out shot with proper footwork its actually crazy
And now the need work stuff,
- Sometimes edge sound is played even though it hits and travels well off the bat
- I had an over where there were outside edges from AI 4 out of 5 balls and all of them went to hands of either WK or slips, but the circle was so quick I couldn't even respond(default hard). I could only catch the fourth one, it felt like as if that batter was destined to get out but the twist was I couldn't catch those opportunities it literally felt as if I was playing as England with India.
So far they've lost 4 wickets with about 50 on the board, I've now increased striker timing from 40 to 50 yet to play with it.
The entire experience was loads better and seems to be heading in a good direction, the AI innings progression looks good too they were taking things slow giving me maidens when no choice, constantly trying to score but also happy to take singles to keep things moving rather than a scripted edge or lofted shot out of nowhere.