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

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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.




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

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

 
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Just played a game on the new patch on ps5 here are my thoughts (I will only be stating my cons as that I feel is the most important feedback)

-Handballing still has a mud affect where it takes the player about 2 seconds to turn and start sprinting another way causing the opposition player to catch and tackle
-Holding the Ball Calls are way to trigger happy got caught about 10 times in the game when just taking Possession of the ball from a handball and immediately tackled.
  • Player Movement has improved a lot but it still feels as though in some instances where I'm running into invisible walls which is frustrating to say the least.
  • A Bounce Button Whilst Sprinting would be a nice addition its to much of a penalty slowing down to bounce then speeds up really kills free flowing momentum and ball movement
  • I feel like a bit of vibration effect when tackling would be nice as a good indicator to the tackler.
-handballing direction seems to be improved a-lot and i know it will be continue to be improved just some instances where I handball one way and the ball goes flying the other direction
- Would love the ability to switch off players when manning the mark to cut off some possible passing lanes with other players
-when running to tackle an AI player sometimes it almost feels like they have some sort of protective bubble around them not even letting me come close to them to attempt a tackle which is very frustrating
-The Spare AI around the ground I feel will basically faze out once tactics are brought into the game.

All in All though you can see this game has the potential to be great from the animations to the improvements already made through patches I just hope it fulfils its potential
 
carn tigez said:
Yes but if you received the ball facing your backline and stationary, and an opposition player was 5m away but running toward you, if yout tried to turn around and run forward you'd likely be run down. More often they'll run backwards around the defender and then turn
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but then it takes 10 years for you to dispose of the ball so what are you meant to do id much rather be able to run then be stuck in quick sand waiting for the player to do a 180
 

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MightyMagpieMan said:
In the process of getting a PS store refund, anyone had any experience with a PS store refund? been sent troubleshooting steps before they can process it and im unsure if its something i need to follow and/or they track?
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Only time ive been able to get one is if i hadnt started to download the game yet. Not sure how you'll go
 
Hmm so from the comments in here, am I right it seems after the latest patch that it's mostly PS4 owners experiencing constant crashes, not so much the PS5 version?
 
T2B_ said:
Hmm so from the comments in here, am I right it seems after the latest patch that it's mostly PS4 owners experiencing constant crashes, not so much the PS5 version?
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Not sure, to be honest, but no crashes for me on PS5, seems others have had a different experience.
 

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I feel like we can knock on the head the idea that there was some game breaking day 0 patch. Seems more likely that an old build was pushed or a patch failed, but it's pretty clear now that it wasn't like there was a ready version waiting to go and the wrong button was pushed or some game breaking bug was introduced and needed to be reverted back. Clearly there's no 'clean build' and we are just beta testers, which sucks.

I won't refund because I know I'd eventually buy it anyway and I won't be able to resist checking in with new patches to see how it's going, but it's hard to cop some of the gloating around sales numbers when the game is so clearly broken and not just due to some dodgy patch release.
 
hawk699 said:
Nah same as my ps5 it’s crashing
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Thanks for the info buddy. Hmm interesting though, the crashing experience doesn't seem to be consistent even between equivalent systems (people's consoles)
 
T2B_ said:
Thanks for the info buddy. Hmm interesting though, the crashing experience doesn't seem to be consistent even between equivalent systems (people's consoles)
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I’ve restarted my console a few times too also I had no commentator at one stage and the loading screen wouldn’t load it was just stuck to be fair I’ve only done single match I’m too scared to do management mode to try it’s also crushed 3x times out five I’ve played today if that helps
 
carn tigez said:
I feel like we can knock on the head the idea that there was some game breaking day 0 patch. Seems more likely that an old build was pushed or a patch failed, but it's pretty clear now that it wasn't like there was a ready version waiting to go and the wrong button was pushed or some game breaking bug was introduced and needed to be reverted back. Clearly there's no 'clean build' and we are just beta testers, which sucks.

I won't refund because I know I'd eventually buy it anyway and I won't be able to resist checking in with new patches to see how it's going, but it's hard to cop some of the gloating around sales numbers when the game is so clearly broken and not just due to some dodgy patch release.
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i've been thinking that exact thing too.

its funny, if BA want to do a beta testing program, there would be plenty of us who would be happy to be part of that. its a far better look than what they are dealing with now
 
Had a glitch on ps5 team management mode. Commentary stopped halfway through the 2nd, then when I got to the 4th quarter, the game wouldnt resume, it was a static shot of inside the 50 with only the crowd moving. Waited 5 mins, quit the match only for a black screen and i needed to force close the game
 
hawk699 said:
I’ve restarted my console a few times too also I had no commentator at one stage and the loading screen wouldn’t load it was just stuck to be fair I’ve only done single match I’m too scared to do management mode to try it’s also crushed 3x times out five I’ve played today if that helps
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Yeah geez, I can't say I've had glitches that bad. Mainly (on PS4) just random crashes during matches. Not the AFLW though, that plays out to the end just fine go figure haha.
 
hawk699 said:
I’ve restarted my console a few times too also I had no commentator at one stage and the loading screen wouldn’t load it was just stuck to be fair I’ve only done single match I’m too scared to do management mode to try it’s also crushed 3x times out five I’ve played today if that helps
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So weird, not getting any of that on my PS5. Interested is yours a disc or digital? Not that it should matter as once patched they are the same version but interested to know. I am on a digital only PS5
 
BigAntStudios are we going to be able to customise players in any way? Like if they wear a short sleeve or a long sleeve or the colour of their boots? I understand the rest not being able to be changed due to license etc but would be great if we could customise the boots and jumper.
 
T2B_ said:
Yeah geez, I can't say I've had glitches that bad. Mainly (on PS4) just random crashes during matches. Not the AFLW though, that plays out to the end just fine go figure haha.
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Bloody hell the frustration for me is I want to play the hell out this game I’ve played all afl games to date but atm I can’t have any fun with this game at all :(
 
carn tigez said:
I feel like we can knock on the head the idea that there was some game breaking day 0 patch. Seems more likely that an old build was pushed or a patch failed, but it's pretty clear now that it wasn't like there was a ready version waiting to go and the wrong button was pushed or some game breaking bug was introduced and needed to be reverted back. Clearly there's no 'clean build' and we are just beta testers, which sucks.

I won't refund because I know I'd eventually buy it anyway and I won't be able to resist checking in with new patches to see how it's going, but it's hard to cop some of the gloating around sales numbers when the game is so clearly broken and not just due to some dodgy patch release.
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Also the idea that the Xbox version was delayed because of shipping issues etc.

It was delayed because Microsoft rejected a buggy mess.
 
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