Multiplat AFL 23: Launch Thread (Xbox release date TBC)

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

STATE OF PLAY:

• The game is out for Steam and PlayStation. There have been issues with Xbox release and it is unclear when the game will be available.
• Big Ant are aware that there are playability issues & bugs at present.
• Content has been temporarily removed from the game to identify where the issues lie.
• This content will be re-introduced via patches in the coming days.
• Big Ant have released a summary of what is to be reintroduced, which can be seen below.

Spoiler: Features to be added

Spoiler: MOST RECENT PATCH NOTES

Issues & constructive criticism are best communicated to: support.bigant.com

Michaels Twitch video with QA from Ross(BigAntStudios) from 31:40

 

[Chuckinho]

Would be great to get some sort of announcement when patches go live

not to mention a list of changes perhaps.

 

[new0066]

Would be great to get some sort of announcement when patches go live

not to mention a list of changes perhaps.

Both of these have been answered in the thread. you don't need to make snide comments/remarks, especially without looking

We will start providing patch notes from Monday.

ATM it is gameplay and stability, when we get to features, we will list them.

only this was 18 pages back, but everything else was only 3-4 pages back & you can always just look at what Ross said too

I can't give an exact ETA, it is likely early evening.

Gameplay improvements, I'll put a list together after it's released.

There will be improvement today, with more to come tomorrow. As it's tightly controlled to marking/tackling we're treading carefully with it.

The Console builds will get the three updates rolled up into one and released Monday night. (Sat/Sun/Mon)

We will submit around 6pm - after that it is up to the platform holder, can be between 2 - 8 hours.

 

[Xtreme]

We are headed to the "Marvelisation" of video games, it's headed towards sequels, bankable IP, and same old, same old.

We are one of the last developers willing to take on Commonwealth sports IP, and employee Australians (most have outsourcing overseas, we're and are proud of it).

If Nacon push ahead with a Robocop sequel and request Big Ants involvement please hire me as Robocop consultant

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Is this evening’s patch on steam yet? Judging by the steam info page it might be up?

 

[carn tigez]

Both of these have been answered in the thread. you don't need to snide comments/remarks especially without looking

Mate, I'm saying an announcement when the patch is released. Wouldn't be hard for Big Ant to post on Twitter that a patch has been released, instead of having people login to Steam constantly checking, or else missing out for hours/days.

Different to saying what time it will be released 5 hours early. Some people are so hell bent on defending BA, it bemuses me. I'm neither here nor there on them collectively, just try to judge each action on its merits. And there's zero reason not to tell us when a patch has been released. They owe us that after releasing a broken game.

 

[Xtreme]

Is this evening’s patch on steam yet? Judging by the steam info page it might be up?

If you right click on the game title there's a tab that let's you know when it was last updated. For me yesterday's update went through at 9:03pm.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Would be great to get some sort of announcement when patches go live

Communication isn't a priority unless it's replying to random comments in here. Bizarre.

Just communicate the patches, when you guys will push them and provide patch notes BigAntStudios

 

[thedavemiester]

Communication isn't a priority unless it's replying to random comments in here. Bizarre.

Just communicate the patches, when you guys will push them and provide patch notes BigAntStudios

If you click follow on big ants username you'll get notifications for when he posts. I've seen him announce patch releases pretty quickly.

Having said that, I do think they should be making better use of their social media channels. Using this cesspit as the main info provider is weird.

 

[Xtreme]

If you click follow on big ants username you'll get notifications for when he posts. I've seen him announce patch releases pretty quickly.

Having said that, I do think they should be making better use of their social media channels. Using this cesspit as the main info provider is weird.

It shows Bigfooty are highly valued we are the VIP's

 

[DasItMayne]

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[Ambrose Burnside]

Imagine the pressure the Cricket 24 team are under right now?

If it's playable now, just don't touch the ****ing thing until it's out.

 

[BigAntStudios]

Thats good to know, I reported approx 7 crashes (on ps4) and then I stopped cause I didn’t know if it went anywhere. If you say you get them though I’ll continue to report and so should everyone else to keep you guys up to date. I’m assuming if the less that come through then there’s definitely been some improvements.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Ross,
Don't worry about the haters mate. Your team's work is amazing. Sure there are bugs, but they will get fixed in the fullness of time.
What I was wondering, was if we spot a bug or have a suggestion, is there a preferred place to post it or send it. Constructive feedback can only make the game better.
Keep at it mate, I know heaps of us really appreciate what your company have made and with patience for the rollout of features (like Guernsey and Logo Editor), it will be an amazing game.

The best place to report bugs is support.bigant.com

I think pretty much everyone on here is frustrated. I've been prepping logos, rosters and kits graphics for months for some modding I'd like to do (mostly SACFL and hoping that the SVG format works like in Cricket 22).

Saying that some of the comments I've been reading on here are just plain rank and uncalled for and not very helpful to anyone.

Great to hear - really appreciate community creations. If the SVG doesn't work for you then please DM me and I'll put you in direct contact with a dev.

The little Gold Coast theme snippet plays after they kick a goal at Metricon - that’s kinda cool.

I also just noticed that the giants og blue kit isn’t in the game after being there at the launch event (I’m guessing that’s one of the things that will return eventually)

if you could report this to support.bigant.com - I don't know the answer to it. (JNT BA may know? If not, I'm sure he will find out tomorrow.)

BigAntStudios Free kicks when tackling.. Was it designed to only have Holding the Ball & Incorrect Disposal or is there also Push in the Back & High Tackle? Those last two don't appear to be in the game. Can you confirm if they will be eventually?

Sprinting into tackles will cause occurrences of push in the back/high tackle etc.

 

[Etto]

That is not an official Twitter of Nacon or Big Ant Studios.

What time are we expecting this patch tonight?

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Was there a Steam update 30 mins ago? Just checked Steam DB and seems so. Can anyone provide some insight in to it?

 

[BigAntStudios]

We are going through play testing of the Steam patch ATM. Will post when available.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

We are going through play testing of the Steam patch ATM. Will post when available.

Ah maybe I don't get Steam DB yet. Must be what you guys are testing now.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

 

[carn tigez]

We are going through play testing of the Steam patch ATM. Will post when available.

Would be great to get real time release info for all future patches.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

If you click follow on big ants username you'll get notifications for when he posts. I've seen him announce patch releases pretty quickly.

Having said that, I do think they should be making better use of their social media channels. Using this cesspit as the main info provider is weird.

If I have missed them do you mind pointing me to the patch notes? I hire engineers. Record keeping/summaries should be standard. I am keeping tabs on all mediums.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Would be great to get real time release info for all future patches.

Yep

 

[Pickitt]

Would be great to get real time release info for all future patches.

Like info on when the patch will be out? Kinda impossible in this situation

 

[CrowsArmy]

How do you tackle on PS4 I’m holding/pressing Triangle but can never land one

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

How do you tackle on PS4 I’m holding/pressing Triangle but can never land one

I am not able to unless in serious congestion with a mob of players around ball carrier. Even then, I don't really feel like I am in control. PS.

 

[tigerairau]

We are going through play testing of the Steam patch ATM. Will post when available.

Hey Ross, just wondering what the process is like for you guys publishing patches on steam?

Is it an instant approval or do you submit and then wait for a steam approval?

Cheers and thanks for the help

 

[carn tigez]

Like info on when the patch will be out? Kinda impossible in this situation

Info on when it is out - once it's been released.