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

 

[Xtreme]

Main observation is that the lighting in Marvel stadium is disabled, it is in darkness and unplayable. Is anyone else getting this?

Posted screenshots on Saturday night, the 50m arc ends were lit up but the rest was in total darkness

 

[Archer_11]

Posted screenshots on Saturday night, the 50m arc ends were lit up but the rest was in total darkness

Thanks, so weird. Confirm that for me it has only started doing it now.

 

[Xtreme]

Thanks, so weird. Confirm that for me it has only started doing it now.

You're on Playstation ?

I only saw it twice (Steam) I figured it was because I turned the lighting settings down in the graphics options. Once I adjusted it, it went back to normal. Admittedly I haven't seen it since Saturday night because my marches on Sunday were elsewhere (MCG, Optus Stadium, Gabba etc). I'll see if I can replicate it without altering the settings later tonight

 

[Blako234]

Hey, Ross will player stats be editable in this patch or will it come later in the week

 

[extractasam]

Is management mode stilll broken for everyone else? Haven’t managed to finish a game on it a while and trying to figure out if it’s my PC or just a game bug

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

It is now 6pm.

Gee whiz did you have an alarm set?

 

[St 07]

IMO shooting for goal should involve minimal minigame, bar aiming/direction and execution should be based off the skill of the particular player in combination with a "diceroll"

 

[Monfries7]

I've been trying to build some country footy grounds and getting things sparse enough is a challenge.
One ground I've been building is the Chinnery Oval in Port Augusta.
It has a wire fence and no stands. It is surrounded by trees and some water.
The trees in the game aren't dense enough. I'd love to be able to customise a background as an image and/or import 3d models with textures to add some more realism. 4 sponsor slots is a bit weird too as you are more likely to see lots of little sponsor boards, far more than four.
The other annoyance was that the Coles logo came up in the centre which would be annoying for any other league than the AFL.
Also, does anyone know if there is a way to change the ground colour? Lots more red in the soil there.View attachment 1682008View attachment 1682010

Just needs the cricket pitch/sandpit in the middle!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

IMO shooting for goal should involve minimal minigame, bar aiming/direction and execution should be based off the skill of the particular player in combination with a "diceroll"

Would happily kick 5.12 and have a challenge and get better with time than the 16.1 I’ve been kicking and taking the piss with.

 

[NOVA4]

IMO shooting for goal should involve minimal minigame, bar aiming/direction and execution should be based off the skill of the particular player in combination with a "diceroll"

Using NBA 2k as an example, it would be somewhat a combination of "Timing" and "Real FG%" options

 

[carn tigez]

Using NBA 2k as an example, it would be somewhat a combination of "Timing" and "Real FG%" options

I think that's good for on the run but set shots should be more user based. But still much harder would be good. Another good example is golf games and hitting the fairway off the tee. On harder difficulties that's usually about as hard as goal kicking should be.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Using NBA 2k as an example, it would be somewhat a combination of "Timing" and "Real FG%" options

This would be great except poor Levi Casboult would never kick a goal

 

[NOVA4]

Or it's like a "Perfect-Perfect" in MLB: The Show. Maximises your chances of a HR/XBH, but doesn't guarantee it.

 

[Chuckinho]

Just needs the cricket pitch/sandpit in the middle!

Pretty much.
Saying that if we could add logos to the oval, we could add wear marks and sandpits etc.

Saying that if we could import custom objects made in Blender or Google Sketchup of simliar, that would be awesome

 

[St 07]

Would happily kick 5.12 and have a challenge and get better with time than the 16.1 I’ve been kicking and taking the piss with.

Sadly its been a problem with every modern AFL game. In AFL live I'd just played on and kicked a snap to try and make it somewhat interesting

 

[Treehill23]

So does anyone know when the steam patch is coming that’s supposed to reduce congestion ?

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

So does anyone know when the steam patch is coming that’s supposed to reduce congestion ?

Part of tonight’s update if I remember correctly


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[Dr Jan Itor]

Sadly its been a problem with every modern AFL game. In AFL live I'd just played on and kicked a snap to try and make it somewhat interesting

I don’t always hit set shot, and just use the regular kick button and aim towards the goals. Not always spot on but easier to miss than the set shot option.

 

[damnedn1ghtmare]

Is management mode stilll broken for everyone else? Haven’t managed to finish a game on it a while and trying to figure out if it’s my PC or just a game bug

I managed to get through a season plus trade period and draft.
But would always crash when I went to the next preseason game. Both playing and simulation. Couldn't even get to the game. Would crash when teams ran through banner.

 

[silverscope]

This would be great except poor Levi Casboult would never kick a goal

Fyfe would be going back to the midfield if that change happened

 

[UAWM]

Can’t wait to see what tonight’s patch will include

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Fyfe would be going back to the midfield if that change happened

If it happens I’m scared for Richo in pro team

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Gee whiz did you have an alarm set?

I slept all day and only awakened to write that post so yes.

 

[freoman10]

Ruck taps online are a bit messed up. The higher overall Ruck wins every hit out

 

[stewi09]

Ruck taps online are a bit messed up. The higher overall Ruck wins every hit out

I can't even seem to win a ruck tap against the easiest AI.....I dunno if I am timing it wrong or what. The fact their is no tips or advice on how to play the game does my head in