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

 

[pattymalone00]

Third game on new patch (ps5)

Lost commentary with a minute or so to go in first 1/4 and then the game just got stuck on the 50m arc after the quarter ended

Same always happens to me every time it crashes tbh

 

[Belmore Rd]

Do player ratings even come into it because the games I played higher rated players did stuff all and there was no stand out difference between players which is something I felt was the same in cricket 22 there were special attributes like swing king or spin specialist etc and never felt like they had a bearing on the games.

From what I gather Oscar McInerney is just as reliable with ball in hand as Jordan Dawson, I’m not sure player ratings can be felt at all from either the players perspective or the AI’s.
The AI especially all operate at 95% by foot.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Patch 8 seems a lot smoother and the vibration on the marks is very nice! On Hardest I just lost a game by 1 point with a kick on the siren, and really enjoyed it despite the loss.

That said, Matt Rowell has an OVR of 40 in my game, despite earning a chunk more than some players in the OVR 80's.

Also, after every Suns goal, home or away I get the 'trumpets' noise, and then I get a didgeridoo... I know the former is supposed to occur (not sure about away from home), but the digeridoo, is that supposed to happen too?

Edit: Handballing is still a little broken. Amount of times my guys will throw a no-look handball 20m behind them to the opposition is silly.

Real last on the priority list question here but I’d love more of those trumpet noises like what other clubs do.
Even the flashing LEDs etc.
But this is all absolutely end of the list of priorities!

 

[Xtreme]

He's insatiable!

He plays the game better than I do
So I need the tips to improve

Real last on the priority list question here but I’d love more of those trumpet noises like what other clubs do.
Even the flashing LEDs etc.
But this is all absolutely end of the list of priorities!

They should just go T20 mode and have the goal posts flash when you kick a goal!!!

 

[andy_c91]

Half time (10 minute qtrs) nice tight contest with the swannies starting fast. Enjoyable game so far playing on ps5 with the new patch. Manual switching is still a bit hit and miss but when it works it has saved me in defence being able to select a player in a area I think the ball will end up and getting in a good intercept mark or spoil. I don’t know if it is just me but I’ve held back holding down sprint unless I really need to and that has made handballing a bit better (could be talking outta my arse). It’s damn nice stringing multiple kicks from defensive 50, switching sides and getting a mark in forward 50.


Overran the swans in the second half

 

[CrowsArmy]

Mines the same in seasons, haven’t tried other yet, what mode were you playing m?

It’s the same on every mode I play on. But that photo was taken on manager mode

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

marking way harder imo

 

[stkilda7894]

If any PC users would be helpful to upload a logo to the academy for me, it would be greatly appreciated. Link is Antlers logo.svg

Thanks a ton to Fizzler for making it an svg for me.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

He plays the game better than I do
So I need the tips to improve



They should just go T20 mode and have the goal posts flash when you kick a goal!!!

Actually an interesting idea for the review system too! If there’s contact any higher than the padding it lights up. Problem solved

 

[kingbob182]

And the time and date in that screenshot haha (although less important than what you've listed)

With this launch, a bit ironic that the year in the screenshot was 2077.

EDIT: looks like 6 others made the same comment already

 

[CrowsArmy]

The midfielders streaming forward are carving me up. Also CHF seems to be pretty OP atm too

Yeah CHF’s have been kicking bags against me.

 

[Michaels]

Surely getting Ross on for a proper qanda…?

I have him lined up for a full blown pod / chat when time permits to go through it all.

But he is welcome to tune in again tonight for some more off the cuff stuff!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yeah CHF’s have been kicking bags against me.

Been half forwards as well for me!
Alex Davies and Sam Petrevski Seton both kicked 5

 

[hooked on fishing]

It’s the same on every mode I play on. But that photo was taken on manager mode

Yeah weird, I’m not sure what’s going on there

 

[kingbob182]

View attachment 1684292
Any reason to why crowds differ for different people, as my crowd on PS4 hasn’t changed from the patch but others have?

I have never tried this but if no one has, I can do it. Just need to figure out how.

Done. I assume these are the details you need.

 

[stewi09]

Edit: so had to press start and exit game as it was still stuck there when siren went

So went into a set shot and just got this screen can’t do anything so just waiting till end of the quarter to see what happens 3/4 games on the new patch have s**t the bed on me

 

[kingbob182]

Edit: so had to press start and exit game as it was still stuck there when siren went

So went into a set shot and just got this screen can’t do anything so just waiting till end of the quarter to see what happens 3/4 games on the new patch have s**t the bed on me

I had this yesterday when a player took a mark inside 50 but I had just benched him. I think he teleported to the bench when the play stopped.

 

[stewi09]

I had this yesterday when a player took a mark inside 50 but I had just benched him. I think he teleported to the bench when the play stopped.

Actually I think that is exactly what just happened....at the bounce after a goal I benched Hewett and put West on. The change was queued but I guess Hewett marking the ball wigged the game out

 

[RossFC]

Probably already mentioned:
But I wish I could change players primary positions (eg Byrne-Jones from back flanker to forward flanker).
Auto switching still a pain.
I also think the bench is not being used at all.

 

[Firewalker]

Probably already mentioned:
But I wish I could change players primary positions (eg Byrne-Jones from back flanker to forward flanker).
Auto switching still a pain.
I also think the bench is not being used at all.

Yep really annoying that they went down the fixed general position route for an AFL game yet again, should’ve just copied FIFA and had 1st preference position, 2nd preference position ect. and had those editable

 

[Firewalker]

Yep really annoying that they went down the fixed general position route for an AFL game yet again, should’ve just copied FIFA and had 1st preference position, 2nd preference position ect. and had those editable

This also would be the most simplistic solution to help with interchange, have players stick to those preferences rather than having small defenders playing full back when on the rare occasion the interchange works.

 

[RalphsmithsMullet]

Yep really annoying that they went down the fixed general position route for an AFL game yet again, should’ve just copied FIFA and had 1st preference position, 2nd preference position ect. and had those editable

Not only that but would also like to be able to edit player appearances. Some hairstyles and tattoos are a bit off the mark (Liam Baker is an example of both)

 

[andy_c91]

Had one of the best games since launch and one thing I would want is to be able to do a quick switch of camera zoom. So normally I would go with broadcast normal but I’ve found that with my kick heavy style of play I find the broadcast far to be better ( I can see more upforward) which benefits me as I can see more options to kick to and when it does get congested again be able to switch back to broadcast normal at a swipe of maybe the touchpad?

 

[Nunez]

Just murdered the Giants on easy mode, only for the game to crash as Joe went for a stupid round the corner shot at goal that was sprayed. BRAB why did they have to get Joe so realistic

 

[mikeyyy35]

I just hope they fix online issues, because damn that mode is hella fun. The crashing online needs fixing asap tho


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