So I bought CC '17 last night and it seems like the game has come along way since 2013. The graphics are still the same-old but I'm impressed with the in-game stadia, which looks really accurate. I'd be up for simming a tournament with CC '17 one day, but a player editor for the game doesn't exist, so we'd be limited to concepts that could work only with the game as it is. Vanilla.
I've also been reading the "Cricket Captain 2017 Database Feedback thread" on the Childish Things forum. Apparently my theory that player ratings are primarily based on FC is wrong, and that the devs actually personally decide which players get which ratings. I know this because people have been suggesting things like: "Marlon Samuels' batting needs improvement." and the devs will respond, either agreeing or disagreeing, & make changes accordingly to be released with the latest patch.
To my dismay, the ATG mode is still missing some big names. Can't believe they've barely touched that database since 2013, it's just stupid when you've got Ealham, Dodemaide & Wavell Hinds in an "all time greats" mode, yet some genuine greats are still missing. (Not that I want them to get rid of Ealham, Dodemaide or Hinds!)
