TAOC Discussion

[legend_master]

here is a couple of renders of the bat only...side on, top and bottom..

guys,

thought i should post this after all...this is the list of features i would love to squeeze in, maybe over several versions ;-)...not completely exhaustive, but a long and distinguished one...

Some are essential, some not...

- real physics - total random variety
- player stats that actually make a difference
- player can bat alongside cpu controlled player if they want to
- dynamic weather
- day/night dynamic changing for 1 day match
- several different stadia for each country
- run while lbw pending decision is being made
- different bowling actions for diff bowlers
- more cpu bowling to outside off-stump
- save replay / free cam during replay
- snickometer
- hawkeye
- retire hurt / injuries
- substitutions - 12th man
- custom game cams from free cam - allocate several slots for custom cams - overwritable
- match highlights - dismissals etc.
- manual appeal?
- man of the match / series / presentation
- players aging / retiring?
- custom comps / tourns
- different animations/shots for 6-hit slogs
- retain historical stats for players - can reset back to default or manually update or set to continuous tracking to overwrite defaults.
- pitch wear and tear over 5 day match etc
- pitch cracks having effect etc.
- charging
- save game between overs
- change default batting / bowling line-ups and save them
- 2d /3d spiders
- worms
- manhattens
- player portraits
- FE's for custom player / team / bats / comp editor / stadium turf editor?
- manual field setting + wide range of preset field settings
- cpu AI adjusts styles depending on situation of match
- duckworth lewis etc
- 20/20 rules / all new ICC rules etc
- multiplay over IP/internet and LAN
- drinks break buggy rolls onto field....?
- show highlights during drinks break...?
- realistic edges when batting / defensive strokes
- attention to detail - recognise (in game?) maiden half-century / century and debut for new players

 

[langerrox]

bat could be thicker, those features are amazing, perhaps even diferent celebrations for 50/100/150/200/300 if possible and perhaps the computer actualy get bambozled by spin and swing, but man this is gunna be the best cric game ever

 

[sami ullah khan]

Hi Legend Master,
You are really undertaking a herculean task. I have seen the list of features that you intend to put in this very promising venture. But mate can you tell me when you are done with game, what plans you have for its distribution in various parts of the world.
I appreciate your dedication for service of cricket lovers. You really are making a difference. I am waiting for this one more than BLIC 20065 or Cricket 2006.

 

[langerrox]

far as i know, i think his planing for it to be free for download, but you never know he might need the money, im not fussed id problay buy it!

 

[legend_master]

Sami,

thanks for the comments...i haven't thought about distribution yet

but I definately want anyone to be able to get their hands on a copy once it's done...there's still heaps and heaps of work to do though, so please be patient

I'm also hoping to have a website for the project up and running soon - I will announce it here when it is ready..

LM

 

[lukedapuke]

Legend Master! dude, I got to say, this is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. WELL DONE!

You are boosting some much needed life into the cricket gaming community.
I was just wondering, what engine are you using for this awesome project. I was thinking of getting the Half life 2 SDK and messing around with that. I mean that games got amazing physics!

Anyway, your models look awsome! I study Graphic design at university so I'll be happy to design the menus etc. but thats just extra crap. plus.
Thanks alot for the inspiration, I dont want to make promises but I'll give 3d Studio Max a look into.
Cheers

 

[SaiSrini]

Yes.. this guy is already putting in lot of effort..

and regarding distribution, i dont think putting it for free would be a good idea at all.... work of such proportions needs lot of money to be put into it if you're planning to compete with EA/Codemasters....

whoo.... huge feature list.. hope almost all are implemented into it

 

[Prakash]

If you have a cunning way of converting .O files into a 3DS Max compatible format then you should just save yourself the time and effort and "borrow" the stadium models from C2K5. Assuming you're not going to be selling the game that is.

I was able to open those .O files in blender so I am pretty sure that you can open them in 3D max too.

 

[jkartik]

excellent work buddy !

i can make bats and other graphic stuffs if you want.
but i dont know a thing of programming !

but i have done loads of graphic patches for cricket 2005 like sky sports TV
overlay, bats etc. i have a good hand at photoshop. can i be of any use ??

 

[Burma's Finest]

I was able to open those .O files in blender so I am pretty sure that you can open them in 3D max too.

How on earth did you open them in Blender? There's no import function for .O files and if you try and just do th File>Open thing, it doesn't work.

 

[Turbanation]

This project is looking excellent nice to see the whole Planet Cricket community taking part.

 

[langerrox]

Yes.. this guy is already putting in lot of effort..

and regarding distribution, i dont think putting it for free would be a good idea at all.... work of such proportions needs lot of money to be put into it if you're planning to compete with EA/Codemasters....

whoo.... huge feature list.. hope almost all are implemented into it

his not trying to beat them, his just trying to make a amazing game, and hopefully get cricket05/blic to get their game up and make better games. and he doesnt have to pay for licensing fees etc because its free..(is that right)?

 

[Dohbot]

what about a manager mode.... like on FIFA and NHL ???

 

[langerrox]

why when his made all this great models?

 

[rashaba16]

Great work. I know a little graphic designing, but I know a good set of programming. Add me on msn...details in my public profile.