Hey all,
It has been a while but we finally have a massive update ready for you! Because this update contains some experimental features (such as the 'Create Your Own Team' feature) we have chosen to release this on a beta branch so you have the choice to opt in and let us know what you think! To access the new update right click Cricket Club in your Steam library and choose Properties > Betas and then opt in to the beta branch.
Create Your Own Team
- Create as many teams and players as you like
- Batting stats for all players are tracked for each match type and difficulty mode
- Set the batting lineup for each type of match
- Bat in partnerships
- Access the teams interface on the desktop companion display
- Use the teams interface to set the active team that you will bat with when starting a match
- Use the teams interface to set a team into training mode if you'd like to disable stat tracking (e.g. when demoing to your friends)
Autosave Matches
Matches will now automatically save at the end of each over so you can resume that long test innings when you have time. One autosave is stored for each match type and difficulty. When you start a new game and an autosave is found you will be given the option of resuming the saved game or starting a new one.
Certificate Challenges
A large array of challenges are now able to be completed. Each challenge will unlock a custom certificate which will be displayed in your shed. Check the Steam Achievements descriptions for how to earn each certificate. Note that these aren't hooked up to trigger the Steam Achievements just yet - this will be coming soon.
Physics Improvements
There are a number of improvements to physics in this update. In particular the ball is bouncing more realistically now.
Fielding Improvements
- Improved the fielder AI
- Fixed a bug where fielders would not orientate correctly
- Run scoring will now take into account the fielder throwing the ball to the closest set of stumps
- Reworked the catching so that fielders are more likely to drop difficult chances
Misc Fixes & Improvements
- The tracker bat should be correctly oriented now
- Replays can now be triggered after the last ball of the innings
- The wickets are now part of the replay recording so you can watch the bails flying
- Any time you are presented with a 'Go' ball that you need to hit to continue, you can alternatively just press the trigger button to continue
- The menu button can now be used to bring up the scorecard at any time
- Scorecard has been updated to highlight the striker and non-striker
- Fixed a bug where you would be unable to pick up a bat after returning to the shed