Feedback and Comments on the new updated version of Cricket Coach here please

[age_master]

New version has been released.

also a new version of the demo without the softwrap around it. from the web site

Cricket Coach - Version 1.03

Released April 15th 2006: Download here

This version allows you to play the game for 3 days after you install it (including the day you first play), it also has a maximum of 15 uses. After this point you will need to purchase the game to continue to play. This can be done securely over the internet through the title itself.

We plan to release regular updates to the game, users only need purchase the game once, one licence is valid for all future updates.

Please note: We advise that you make use of the trial period before purchasing the game, this will enable you to see how the game runs on your computer. Despite being mainly text based the game performs many thousands of calculations per second, therefore the system requirements are higher than you may initially expect.

Should you have any issues with running the game on your computer, please contact us via the About page of this site.

Cricket Coach - Playable Demo

Released April 15th 2006: Download here

This version is designed for those who have had problems running the Softwrap version of the game. This version won't time out after 3 days or 15 uses, but only allows play for 2 months as an English county, or as either England or Sri Lanka. If you are finding the above version doesn't seem to work then this version will allow you to sample what the game has to offer. If you wish to purchase the game after playing this version please contact us

 

[Museshrimper]

Hmm, been playing 1.0.3 and a few bugs occured, I have no screenies though as trying to take them ended up crashing the game. I was England and were 1031-8 at the time. however, Geraint Jones got out for 240 something yet stayed in with Pietersen, who then stopped batting randomly at 295n.o. Jones carried on until he went around the 360 mark. Then Giles started batting with himself, both batsman down as Giles and him getting many runs.

Very very weird, and some hilarious scores. Wanted to see how many I could've got but the game "encountered an error" and had to close.

 

[marc71178]

Still as too many bugs to justify paying for it.

In the course of just 1 days trial (2 four day and 2 1 day games) I've seen:
Bicknell bowling from both ends at once (this is Darren Bicknell for Nottinghamshire)
Neil Carter promoted up the order on full aggression scoring 19 from 72 balls in a one day game.
Ponting and Martyn bowling Australia to ODI victories.
Mick Lewis takes a wicket, but instead of me losing a wicket, I get to replace him as bowler (halfway through an over) and then carry on as if nothing has happened.
Bowlers bowling 6 dot balls but getting no maiden.
Bowlers conceding runs in an over that is then called a maiden.
Brad Hodge 5-23 to bowl Australia to an ODI win.
40 overs lost in an OD but then time goes back to where the rain started from.
Owais Shah bowling 22 overs in an FC game, my batsmen attacking him at full, but him only going for 31 runs.

 

[age_master]

Mick Lewis takes a wicket, but instead of me losing a wicket, I get to replace him as bowler (halfway through an over) and then carry on as if nothing has happened.

Mick Lewis got a wicket

 

[Jono]

Stole my reply

 

[cricketboy29]

So anything happening on this thing then?. Is it better now, or still the same?

 

[Timewell]

Obviously, it is much better than the first release and 1.04 is coming out soon.

 

[Haddin]

I only get to download this once? That sucks...Oh well, its coming my way that game...Can't wait.

 

[Timewell]

Just thought I'd keep you all up-to-date and announce that Version 1.05 has been released. A fix list can be seen below:

Version 1.05 - Released 24th May 2006
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* This patch is save game compatible



+ Fixed problems that occured when loading/saving whilst in the middle of a match

+ Fixed bug where user wasn't given option of enforcing the follow on (new to 1.04)

+ Fixed bug where user couldn't change the bowler at the start of a day

+ Fixed bug where 2020 knockout games werent appearing on todays fixtures, which was hanging game

+ Improved match preview screen

+ Improved player form screen, added date of performance, and ensured performances are shown as most recent first

+ Improved contract negotiation screen. Fixed bugs relating to offering deals and improved layout and colour scheme.

+ Adjust one day squad selection code so that countries take an extra batsman instead of a 5th seamer

+ Fixed rare crash bug when attempting to load a game under certain configurations

+ Fixed potential crash bug on main screen when following links from news

+ Fixed manhatten graph

+ Adjusted international series info box so that series are shown in a more sensible fashion

+ Fixed small bug where overs left in day could show -2 if team were bowled out late on in the day

+ Made it so run rate required is zero when a match has been won (rather than minus something)

+ Fixed small bug with mini scoreboard when showing team chasing total in one day match

+ Fixed rare crash bug when reporting winners of a competition

+ Fixed issue with competitions menu when coaching Australia

+ Fixed issue where out of contract players stayed for an extra day before leaving

+ Fixed text overlap on match summary screen and added notice of a follow-on

+ Fixed text overlap on player contract details page

+ Fixed bug where Australian players didn't get set to "On International Duty" whilst the World Cup was on.

+ Fixed minor bug where information box could appear twice and needed 2 clicks (new to 1.04)

+ Fixed bug where final wicket of match wouldn't get information box

+ Fixed bug where rain information box wasn't giving correct number of minutes (new to 1.04)

+ Fixed bug where new ball button dissapears if you go to main screen and back

+ Fixed maidens code

+ Slightly reduced the chance of a player getting injured

+ Improved alignment of icons in match summary screen

+ Added final information box confirming result at end of match

+ Fixed bug where 5wi was given to every player in an innings

+ Fixed bug where coming out of autorun as unemployed allowed you to view team details of Australia

+ Adjusted Australian domestic competitions so final is played at correct ground

+ Fixed spelling mistake where "edge" was spelt "edte"

+ Fixed code relating to getting out off a wide

 

[age_master]

excellent to see lots more fixes

 

[Xuhaib]

Still i have bowlers bowling 10+ overs in an OD game

 

[Timewell]

Maybe it has something to do with your tactics then?

 

[marc71178]

I'd love to know how an error like that can be blamed on the user?!

 

[Timewell]

I'd love to know how an error like that can be blamed on the user?!

Well I rarely get bowlers going for 10 an over! Very few have reported it since the earlier patches were released and so, unless the user in question has not updated to 1.05, then it's hardly 'an error'.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Come on... Bowling 10+ overs = bowling 11 overs - ie bowling more overs than they are permitted to...

 

[Timewell]

I can't say I've seen that either! Maybe Oli and Glenn have but I haven't!

 

[marc71178]

Well I rarely get bowlers going for 10 an over!

Way to ignore the actual comment.

 

[Xuhaib]

Well I rarely get bowlers going for 10 an over! Very few have reported it since the earlier patches were released and so, unless the user in question has not updated to 1.05, then it's hardly 'an error'.

You knob i meant AI bowlers bowling more than 10 overs in an ODI (i am playing Bangladesh league).

Other errors
1.WI and Aus having a test match and an ODI series at the same time. What i mean the same day they have an ODI and a test match being played.
2. Pak going to Aus in nov 2008 and plays just 3 Odi's then in Dec they go to play test series in NZ ,then again in feb they go to NZ to play another test series.
3.Database is still pathetic for Pakistan especially.

 

[vic_orthdox]

You knob i meant AI bowlers bowling more than 10 overs in an ODI (i am playing Bangladesh league).

Not all that necessary, I would've thought...

 

[Xuhaib]

Not all that necessary, I would've thought...

Sorry for the lingo but these bugs are getting extreamly annoying.