Multiplat AFL 23 - Part 2 with added Pro Team

[FearTheBeard13]

Seems like patch notes are out already .. not sure how to feel about it.. thoughts??

ITS GONE LIVE ALSO! Just got it on PS5 = 1.7GB

So we can conclude Training mode, along with single player mode just never existed and they’ve taken us for a ride since day 1 I swear this mob never fails to deliver on failing to deliver.

 

[dwwaino]

The reddit and FB threads are inspired. They are like a MAFLGGA echo chamber.

If anyone can decipher that acronym you have my respect.

Dwwaino can I clarify - you can talk about the quality of the latest patch can't you?

Eg handballing is better / worse etc - surely this sort of talk not banned?

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That's fine. I just want to clarify too because this all went in a direction that I didn't intend and want to apologise for any confusion.

I'm not really into making lists of things that can and cannot be posted and never have. I'm more it's Mabo, it's the vibe. The post chain that started all this were heading more down the direction of how their patches were being handled and we've been around in enough circles here to understand when we're 4-5 posts away from another derailment or pile on. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the sleuthing of when the next patch or whatever might happen. Lacking features I understand there isn't much else to discuss other than the state of the game too.

Here's the thing that Dan touched on before. We're done. Some of the earlier periods of this saga were the most trying in my time here. We became the front platform for communication with a developer and constantly had new people signing up seeing this to air their frustration or just general feedback. The moment they wanted to take communication to their own platform was a god send because we couldn't go on. Now what's happening, and as if nobody didn't expect it, they're more strict on content posted there so when somebody has their post removed there they come back here to post or vent it. We don't want to be that platform. It sucks that they won't answer everything but it's no longer a problem for BigFooty.

And while in the more meta posting discussion, some people take their post being deleted too personally. Trust me, it's rarely personal. A lot of the time there is collateral because an innocent post might look out of place or just encourage the direction we tried to snip to keep going. Some have found this out the right way by reaching out and we cleared it up. Others have learnt the hard way by taking it personally and doubling down. Always feel free to reach out to either of us if ever unsure.

I'm hoping there is a lesson in here. Stop pre-ordering games, or at least exercise your right to return shortly after purchase. It's harder to return later on when you've got skids all over it. Once this practice stops or at least lessens it may make developers a little more accountable.

 

[carn tigez]

Goes to show after all the " have you submitted a ticket" they really don't listen. I have submitted a ticket on the hanballing issue weeks ago and JNT's reply is like they are completely oblivious to the issue.

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Just a ridiculous notion anyway that we need to go and submit tickets to highlight glaring gameplay issues. Putting the onus back on us to deliver a competent product. Fair enough for crashes or user-specific bugs, but the idea that we are responsible for pointing out obvious gameplay bugs is so ridiculous it isn't funny.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I'm hoping there is a lesson in here. Stop pre-ordering games, or at least exercise your right to return shortly after purchase. It's harder to return later on when you've got skids all over it. Once this practice stops or at least lessens it may make developers a little more accountable.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I sure did!

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I sure did!

Technically speaking I did not, I preordered on commentarygate day of all days

BUT I preordered on Xbox so can sit back and wait until I don't even know, next month? to cancel if we don't get the 2.0 overhaul I want

I also feel a physical Xbox version will be the lamest collector's edition ever for those crazy few who keep their preorders Like it's doubtful if Big Ant will even support Xbox going forward given everything that's been said.

 

[Treehill23]

They're really going all in on the handballing being a user issue now. My god...

It’s crazy that they’re asking users if they’re moving the joystick in the right direction. Like no BigAnt, I moved it to the right but I want my handball to go left

 

[FearTheBeard13]

It’s crazy that they’re asking users if they’re moving the joystick in the right direction. Like no BigAnt, I moved it to the right but I want my handball to go left

Nah its not crazy at all for that mob. Turning a blind eye as usual. Surely they’ve known about handballing being broken since day 1, if not thats some admirable, delusional denial they have over there.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Maybe they accidentally booted up the pre-release version where everything works as intended?

 

[hooked on fishing]

It sucks the game is so hot and cold. Took this cracking speccie, was called a mark even though I hit the ground and it spilled out. Must have had enough control coming to the ground. Stuff like this makes it feel so real and then you get a few bugs and it kinda disappoints again
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[Tezdog112]

It sucks the game is so hot and cold. Took this cracking speccie, was called a mark even though I hit the ground and it spilled out. Must have had enough control coming to the ground. Stuff like this makes it feel so real and then you get a few bugs and it kinda disappoints again
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So realistic, held it for long enough - paid everyday of the week this season

 

[hooked on fishing]

Btw gang, just a thought bubble I thought I should post in here as it’s probably not far off deletion on the big ant page..

Quoting myself

“If I remember correctly Ross said that steam updates will be held back so ps4/5 & steam can be on the same level. The longer this update takes to come out the more of a feeling I have that we will be waiting for xbox release for the update to drop. hear me out…

We are only a few weeks off xbox release. BA said they are holding back steams updates cause they want every one to be on the same Patch. Why would they bother bringing one out now when they’d have to go through all this again in a few weeks time when Xbox finally drops.

Xbox release date could be a huge day for AFL23, the release of xbox, release of proteam, a bulk update that now brings ALL consoles AND steam to the same level therefore cross play finally dropping”.

 

[Xtreme]

It’s crazy that they’re asking users if they’re moving the joystick in the right direction. Like no BigAnt, I moved it to the right but I want my handball to go left

I can kind of understand the controls being wonky depending on the camera angle but left should mean left, right right, up up, down down etc.

 

[Grechy]

Its 100 bucks ill never get back and I envy everyone that read the signs and got a refund immediately.

Never buy a Big Ant game, lesson learnt and close this thread. Ross is a fraud.

I’ve lost 100$ on much worse things.

 

[Mootsy]

I’ve lost 100$ on much worse things.

Same here, lol.

I'm a bit more hopeful and patient i guess.
Grateful we even have an AFL game in 2023, but hoping for improvements too. Of course.

 

[Mkcaptain]

The easiest way to prove that handballing and other issues are user error would have been to upload videos of Big Ant developers playing the game as they intended it to be played. That should have happened before release. It definitely should have happened post-release. There is no excuse for it not happening now that 'user error' is being blamed for commonly experienced issues.

Is this the only game where two months post-release there is no officially released footage of the developer or publisher playing the game?

(apologies if I've missed any released footage that would fit the above category)

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

i'm pretty much done with this game now, only thing i use it for now is doing rebuilds with clubs on management mode but even that is broken. Was really looking forward to using the academy in this game but cant use it without some form of the academy crashing. A real shame after all the hype i had for this game

 

[FearTheBeard13]

The easiest way to prove that handballing and other issues are user error would have been to upload videos of Big Ant developers playing the game as they intended it to be played. That should have happened before release. It definitely should have happened post-release.

Believe me mate I asked over and over again. In fact my last direct interaction with Ross in this thread was on this exact subject matter and he actually seemed receptive to the idea but alas, even said video has a shipping delay

 

[GoldbergsGold]

The easiest way to prove that handballing and other issues are user error would have been to upload videos of Big Ant developers playing the game as they intended it to be played. That should have happened before release. It definitely should have happened post-release. There is no excuse for it not happening now that 'user error' is being blamed for commonly experienced issues.

Is this the only game where two months post-release there is no officially released footage of the developer or publisher playing the game?

(apologies if I've missed any released footage that would fit the above category)

I'd love to see a version of the game without the stuck in the mud issue.

 

[Lesnish]

If they just replaced their handball system with Evo 2s system I'd be pretty stoked.

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[Treehill23]

If they just replaced their handball system with Evo 2s system I'd be pretty stoked.

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This is what I’ve been saying since day 1. Evo 2’s handballing is the best we’ve ever had. Such a shame that it’s taken such a monumental step back

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

This is what I’ve been saying since day 1. Evo 2’s handballing is the best we’ve ever had. Such a shame that it’s taken such a monumental step back

Ego won't allow any admission that other games might have done something better.

 

[GetAroundHim99]

This is what I’ve been saying since day 1. Evo 2’s handballing is the best we’ve ever had. Such a shame that it’s taken such a monumental step back

I'm not surprised that they haven't. The guy who runs the company was the same guy who was very critical of WW's work and roasted them on an internet forum about it. I would not be surprised if he told the devs to not even bother looking at AFL Evo 1 and 2. Even if they did something that was good and worth using.

 

[Treehill23]

Ego won't allow any admission that other games might have done something better.

Sad that this is 100% spot on

 

[Treehill23]

I'm not surprised that they haven't. The guy who runs the company was the same guy who was very critical of WW's work and roasted them on an internet forum about it. I would not be surprised if he told the devs to not even bother looking at AFL Evo 1 and 2. Even if they did something that was good and worth using.

Yeah agreed.
The way they’ve acted today as if it’s the first time they’ve ever heard that handballing is broken says a lot

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Ego won't allow any admission that other games might have done something better.

At this stage, AFL Evolution 2 is the better game. The game that Ross bagged as having nothing worth bringing to AFL23.