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Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME
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Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cricket

romanista wrote:
wanted to try this,but they don't release the demo over here, xbox is really treating the uk seperately now, fart more than other services..

I don't know, my Wii guffs like a trooper.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:01 ]
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romanista wrote:
wanted to try this,but they don't release the demo over here, xbox is really treating the uk seperately now, fart more than other services..

It's based around Test cricket, though, so I can see why they haven't released it in the Netherlands. You'd do better to get hold of Brian Lara 2005 as it's ODI-based.

I'm not even sure if Netherlands appear in the new game as a one-day team.

Author:  TheAlbin0Kid [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:39 ]
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myp wrote:
TheAlbin0Kid wrote:
I remember all that. I just thought it was a PS2 we were playing it on.

Yes, but it was the PS1 game.

Yes, but you said you beat me at it on the PS1, which I'm pretty sure never happened.

Postal strikes are cunts, I'm meant to be shipping Gaywood's RB on to Craster today. Somebody tell me that it would be more sensible to wait until next week to send it so I don't feel bad about not doing it like I promised.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:41 ]
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It would be more sensible to wait until next week to send it so I don't feel bad about not doing it like I promised.

Author:  Cras [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:46 ]
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myp wrote:
It would be more sensible to wait until next week to send it so I don't feel bad about not doing it like I promised.


*stab*

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:28 ]
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Ok, Amazon have shipped this using RM Special Delivery. I know exactly how this is going to pan out: I'll be out tomorrow when delivery is attempted; then when I get home and see the card, it'll say wait 48 hours before collection. Which effectively means Monday.

Author:  Cras [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:47 ]
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48hrs? The longest I've ever been asked to wait is 6 hours.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:48 ]
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Craster wrote:
48hrs? The longest I've ever been asked to wait is 6 hours.

I once had 48 hours written on a card that arrived on Friday morning. I thought it was a mistake, so turned up on the Saturday morning.

Nope.

Author:  Cras [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:48 ]
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Ah. Nottingham.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:50 ]
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It's regularly 24 hours. Sometimes I get one with 1 hour on it, but it's moot as the depot is open from 4-6am, or something almost as daft.

Author:  nickachu [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:09 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cricket

Played this last night while a little intoxicated with someone else.

it is very hard 2 player, I managed to bowl my mate out who knows nothing about cricket all out for 5, but I could only manage 25/5
I think the 2 player online will be extremely tough and frustrating... probably a lot of lbws as full tosses will more than likely be a favourite

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cricket

nickachu wrote:
I think the 2 player online will be extremely tough and frustrating... probably a lot of lbws as full tosses will more than likely be a favourite

Best thing is to play it with someone you know and have a gentlemen's agreement to play properly.

Author:  nickachu [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:13 ]
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Yes, I'd rather bowl a decent line and length and mix it up every now and again to get edges.

but saying that, we had a lot of catches in slip, which I havent had while playing on my own, and a fair few wickets as timing was well off.

Author:  Curiosity [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:15 ]
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nickachu wrote:
Played this last night while a little intoxicated with someone else.

it is very hard 2 player, I managed to bowl my mate out who knows nothing about cricket all out for 5, but I could only manage 25/5
I think the 2 player online will be extremely tough and frustrating... probably a lot of lbws as full tosses will more than likely be a favourite


That was one of the many game-breaking faults in the last one. Full tosses were far too hard to hit, and bowling those/yorkers all innings made it all but impossible for the opposition to do anything.

I hope this isn't the same, else a gentleman's agreement will have to be in place before each game, to ensure no dodgy tactics.

Author:  nickachu [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:17 ]
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It might have been because we were drunk and not very good, as playing against the computer all you have to to is either clip a full toss over the leg side, or run down the wicket and smash it down the ground.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:30 ]
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nickachu wrote:
It might have been because we were drunk and not very good, as playing against the computer all you have to to is either clip a full toss over the leg side, or run down the wicket and smash it down the ground.

I think running down the wicket is the best plan to counteract full tosses, you're right.

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:02 ]
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Curiosity wrote:
nickachu wrote:
Played this last night while a little intoxicated with someone else.

it is very hard 2 player, I managed to bowl my mate out who knows nothing about cricket all out for 5, but I could only manage 25/5
I think the 2 player online will be extremely tough and frustrating... probably a lot of lbws as full tosses will more than likely be a favourite


That was one of the many game-breaking faults in the last one. Full tosses were far too hard to hit, and bowling those/yorkers all innings made it all but impossible for the opposition to do anything.

I hope this isn't the same, else a gentleman's agreement will have to be in place before each game, to ensure no dodgy tactics.

See also: The Gentlemans agreement required in any game with Myp that says you cant change the field settings EVERY SINGLE BALL.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:06 ]
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Riles wrote:
See also: The Gentlemans agreement required in any game with Myp that says you cant change the field settings EVERY SINGLE BALL.

It's fine. Just charge me 50% of my match fee for a slow over rate.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:56 ]
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For you PC owners, this looks quite interesting.

Author:  Nemmie [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 13:20 ]
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myp wrote:
For you PC owners, this looks quite interesting.


Yeah that looks ace. In your opinion is Brian Lara 2007 worth getting for the £5.99 it is on steam. I do fancy a bit of cricketing action.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 13:20 ]
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Rodafowa wrote:
myp wrote:
Rodafowa wrote:
Especially on something I'm not 100% convinced will be any better than BLC07.

I shat out a better turd than BLIC07 this morning.

Despite its various and obvious glaring deficiencies I had a good laugh with it. Perhaps I should have been clearer - I'm not convinced it'll be better than BLC07 in any way that matters to me.

Other than being able to dive to try and prevent a tight run-out. I like that. Not sure I like it to the tune of 25 squid, though.

But yeah, wrong topic, sorry.

Right topic!

07 was all right for a thrash around with mates, but the AI was so geared towards T20/ODI (which was kind of understandable given the World Cup licence) that playing a Test match was impossible. As this game is based around a Test series, I'm hoping that the AI is geared towards that. If the shorter games suffer because of that, so be it.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 13:21 ]
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Nemmie wrote:
Yeah that looks ace. In your opinion is Brian Lara 2007 worth getting for the £5.99 it is on steam. I do fancy a bit of cricketing action.

Yeah, it's worth six Dimrills.

Author:  Nemmie [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 13:22 ]
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Oops should have waited for your reply but those posts answer my question. Thanks, I think I will give it a go.

Author:  Morte [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 14:50 ]
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Still no sign of a 'Game Dispatched' e-mail....Grrrr, it's better turn up tomorrow.

Or much sulking will ensue.

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 14:52 ]
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The TV advert for Ashes 2009 on Wii makes it look quite good. I'm not paying £110 for the same game twice though.

Author:  myp [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 14:53 ]
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Riles wrote:
The TV advert for Ashes 2009 on Wii makes it look quite good. I'm not paying £110 for the same game twice though.

Yeah, I didn't want that mouthful of tea.

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:35 ]
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With the start of the 4th test today, and Ashes 2009 being released, this thread could get confusing. I therefore suggest the following methodology to ensure there is no confusion.

The 4th test, conversations about the real ashes series, and Flintoffs absence from the team should be in posts headed 'Cricket'.

Comments about BLIC 09 should be headed 'Bashing Myp around the park'. And thats not a metaphor.

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:40 ]
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Or we could have a separate thread?

Author:  Malc [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:40 ]
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myp wrote:
Or we could have a separate thread?

:this: :this: :this:

Malc

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:41 ]
Post subject:  Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

Game talk here - let's restrict the cricket thread to actual real life cricket.

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:41 ]
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Done. Should I move all previous talk of the game there, or leave it here?

Author:  Malc [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:42 ]
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myp wrote:
Done. Should I move all previous talk of the game there, or leave it here?


I'd say move.

Malc

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

myp wrote:
Game talk here - let's restrict the cricket thread to actual real life cricket.

I think you should purge the old thread.

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

Riles wrote:
I think you should purge the old thread.

We don't do deletings since The Great "Totally Changing Time" Time of 2008. I can either move it all here, or leave it where it is.

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cricket

You're biased though, as you won't be playing it with us unless you buy a 360 today. I'd like to hear from some of the people who are getting it.

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:51 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

myp wrote:
Riles wrote:
I think you should purge the old thread.

We don't do deletings since The Great "Totally Changing Time" Time of 2008. I can either move it all here, or leave it where it is.

I meant move. Purge and Merge, if you will.

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:54 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

I actually agree, so let's do it.

Author:  TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:15 ]
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Looking forward to the real test matches kicking off again today... anyone know if Freddy is fit to play?

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:16 ]
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I hate you so much.

Author:  nickachu [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:30 ]
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Im going to buy this soon, will talk about it later :)

Author:  TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

I actually did have a go on the demo last night, got a bit muddled about what buttons I was meant to press when though. Must be a faulty version of the game :'(

Author:  Morte [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:19 ]
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Huzzah, my copy has just popped through the door.

Author:  Curiosity [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:25 ]
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My brother said he wasn't going to buy it as he had heard it was rubbish. I put him straight.

:)

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:29 ]
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Curiosity wrote:
My brother said he wasn't going to buy it as he had heard it was rubbish. I put him straight.

:)

It might be rubbish, but I need a cricket game and it's got to be better than the last one.

Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:35 ]
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I tried 07 again last night. You know what fucks me off? controlling swing with the bumpers and then having to catch with the triggers. I HATE holding the controller like that

Author:  nickachu [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:37 ]
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Game: purchased £25 from asda
Live membership: Run out :(

Author:  nickachu [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 - THE GAME

First test match

8 overs

53/2

Not a great start

Author:  myp [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:15 ]
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If you're playing as England then it's not bad at all. You're scoring way too quickly though - get some blocks in!

Author:  nickachu [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:17 ]
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I did the basic batting tutorial first

Shows you how to defend, leave, attack all around the park.

Couldnt be bothered to do the others.

Already it's a lot harder to score runs than on the demo.Will be much grinding out innings I think.

Punished an over of short balls from Johnson but apart from that mainly singles

Author:  nickachu [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 13:11 ]
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First innings.
All out just after lunch for 265

I should probably play it bit more defensively

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