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

 

[palmomagpie]

Clicking "Select logo" in the guernsey creator/editor crashes the game .

Make sure to tag Ross and raise a ticket to support for that. Fingers crossed it’s a one off

 

[hooked on fishing]

Clicking "Select logo" in the guernsey creator/editor crashes the game .

That’s so disappointing


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Treehill23]

When do we get an answer about Hamish McLaughlin BigAntStudios JNT BA
Not sure of the need to keep this a secret any longer

 

[Archer_11]

The steam patch is good but I'll be honest, really struggling here. What is the timing for a contested grab? And for punching? Are you meant to stand in the circle, or in front of it? The easier it gets to play the game the more frustrating some of the basics are becoming.

 

[Johnno2000]

Hmmm.....hopefully made the cut

From what I've experienced so far... Don't think so

 

[ice444]

The steam patch is good but I'll be honest, really struggling here. What is the timing for a contested grab? And for punching? Are you meant to stand in the circle, or in front of it? The easier it gets to play the game the more frustrating some of the basics are becoming.

I cannot win a bounce either - what should the timing be?

 

[BigAntStudios]

I'll get some of the guys in the office to answer timing queries tomorrow. JNT BA

 

[carn tigez]

Just played a game on 3.5 minute quarters on hard. Was up 4.1 to 0.1 as Geelong against Adelaide, then behind 5.1 to 4.1, ended up winning 6.1 to 5.3.

Comments;

1. Goal kicking still too easy
2. Still too hard to get a kick away - had 75 handballs and 47 kicks.
3. Able to get a clearance kick sometimes at least
4. Definitely less congested. Problem is because kicking is hard I try to handball clear from clearance. And too often those handballs are intercepted. Haven't tried clearance handball or bounce handball so that could be why.
5. Marking definitely feels a lot better still. Though still no AI spoils and definitely could have this time. But maybe it's better this way because you kind of need AI not spoiling to balance the AI's ability to hit targets all the time and not wasting time powering up their kicks.
6. Didn't have any major 'glitches'. Player control seemed fine. Still unable to change player when standing the mark which is frustrating.
7. Player handball receives still flat footed, massive frustration. So many times you're out and then the last link in the chain just stands their like he's ****ing Cain Ackland
   Cain Ackland

   Age

   42

   Ht

   196cm

   Wt

   100kg

   Pos.

   Ruck

   Career

   Season

   Last 5

   D

   8.7

   2star

   K

   4.9

   2star

   HB

   3.8

   3star

   HO

   11.7

   5star

   No current season stats available

   D

   4.2

   1star

   K

   2.4

   1star

   HB

   1.8

   2star

   HO

   3.8

   5star

   and gets tackled.

Gonna try another game and will post further thoughts afterwards.

 

[Archer_11]

I cannot win a bounce either - what should the timing be?

All I know is that it is earlier than you think it should be. Which will become normal after a while. Same for punching and marking.

One for the back log - it would be good if there was feedback flashed on screen so the player knew if they were late to the contest or it was a stats differential. Or both! Two little traffic lights in the bottom corner should do it.

 

[carn tigez]

The steam patch is good but I'll be honest, really struggling here. What is the timing for a contested grab? And for punching? Are you meant to stand in the circle, or in front of it? The easier it gets to play the game the more frustrating some of the basics are becoming.

For marking, I found that game I was able to justle a little. Pushing into my opponent seemed to work when I had the better position. I'll test it again in my next game and confirm.

 

[dont argue 04]

Just played a game on 3.5 minute quarters on hard. Was up 4.1 to 0.1 as Geelong against Adelaide, then behind 5.1 to 4.1, ended up winning 6.1 to 5.3.

Comments;

1. Goal kicking still too easy
2. Still too hard to get a kick away - had 75 handballs and 47 kicks.
3. Able to get a clearance kick sometimes at least
4. Definitely less congested. Problem is because kicking is hard I try to handball clear from clearance. And too often those handballs are intercepted. Haven't tried clearance handball or bounce handball so that could be why.
5. Marking definitely feels a lot better still. Though still no AI spoils and definitely could have this time. But maybe it's better this way because you kind of need AI not spoiling to balance the AI's ability to hit targets all the time and not wasting time powering up their kicks.
6. Didn't have any major 'glitches'. Player control seemed fine. Still unable to change player when standing the mark which is frustrating.
7. Player handball receives still flat footed, massive frustration. So many times you're out and then the last link in the chain just stands their like he's ******* Cain Ackland and gets tackled.

Gonna try another game and will post further thoughts afterwards.

It's the AI tackling for me 20-2 half time, doing my head in......been a issue for a few days now.

Even User tackling isn't great

 

[mclovin99]

I see its getting better pretty quickly keep it up

 

[carn tigez]

Just played a game on 3.5 minute quarters on hard. Was up 4.1 to 0.1 as Geelong against Adelaide, then behind 5.1 to 4.1, ended up winning 6.1 to 5.3.

Comments;

1. Goal kicking still too easy
2. Still too hard to get a kick away - had 75 handballs and 47 kicks.
3. Able to get a clearance kick sometimes at least
4. Definitely less congested. Problem is because kicking is hard I try to handball clear from clearance. And too often those handballs are intercepted. Haven't tried clearance handball or bounce handball so that could be why.
5. Marking definitely feels a lot better still. Though still no AI spoils and definitely could have this time. But maybe it's better this way because you kind of need AI not spoiling to balance the AI's ability to hit targets all the time and not wasting time powering up their kicks.
6. Didn't have any major 'glitches'. Player control seemed fine. Still unable to change player when standing the mark which is frustrating.
7. Player handball receives still flat footed, massive frustration. So many times you're out and then the last link in the chain just stands their like he's ******* Cain Ackland and gets tackled.

Gonna try another game and will post further thoughts afterwards.

Oh will add player stats;

Disposals:
Dangerfield 15
Holmes 13
Milera 13
Close 13
Blicavs 12
Berry 12
Laird 12
C.Guthrie 11
B.Smith 10
Cameron 10

On 7.5 minute quarters that would be;
Dangerfield 32
Holmes 27
Milera 27
Close 27
Blicavs 25
Berry 25
Laird 25
Guthrie 23
Smith 21
Cameron 21

Looks like 7.5m quarters is the go for realistic stats and scores. Will play that on my next game.

 

[Treehill23]

I'll get some of the guys in the office to answer timing queries tomorrow. JNT BA

What about commentator queries ?

 

[fingerbone]

Will sliders be coming to the game in a later patch this week?

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

Some issues that affect my personal experience:

• Game crashes when trying to select logos in jersey creator
• Still can’t edit real players stats and positions
• interchange still doesn’t have an auto setting
• no tactics yet
• management mode drafting still broken

Fixes that have been made that I’ve appreciated:

• Can now edit individual team lineups in competition mode
• Coaches and umpires are now always in the right body
• Less crashes during season and management mode

Gameplay will come along but these are nice to have

 

[FearTheBeard13]

BigAntStudios apologies if you’ve answered but does tonights patch address the interchange issues for PS5?

 

[Quivorir]

Can someone post the patch notes for those blocked please?

And why on earth is it so hard to get an answer about the commentary. Like trying to extract blood from a stone.

 

[Archer_11]

For marking, I found that game I was able to justle a little. Pushing into my opponent seemed to work when I had the better position. I'll test it again in my next game and confirm.

How are you going punching in defence - what is the timing? Being absolutely hung out to dry here. On easy.

 

[extractasam]

It’s better but the AI tackling and not being able to get a kick away and or link handballs just makes you want to beat your head against a wall doesn’t it.

 

[Grechy]

The game looks like it’s improving every day.

I hope we see goalkicking become more challenging as others have mentioned, it should be a skill and also related to the players stats.

 

[Xtreme]

Can someone post the patch notes for those blocked please?

And why on earth is it so hard to get an answer about the commentary. Like trying to extract blood from a stone.

I wouldn't blame them if they decided to drop Hamish from the game, he's like nails on a chalkboard

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

So something just added (logo creator) causes crashes?

Was the patch tested before it went live?

 

[Quivorir]

I wouldn't blame them if they decided to drop Hamish from the game, he's like nails on a chalkboard

My counterpoint is that huddo is the main commentator. If nails on a chalk board was the limit that rules out all bar Bennett and Heally

 

[carn tigez]

How are you going punching in defence - what is the timing? Being absolutely hung out to dry here. On easy.

Just sprint in and use right stick. Can sometimes not work if you're in bad position or against a gun forward as a small defender but generally it does.