2013 Update Available

Cricket Captain 2013: v13.05 Patch Fix List

You can obtain a patch by pressing the "Internet Game" button on the first screen of International Cricket Captain 2013. You will need to have admin rights to install the patch (run the game by right-clicking on the desktop icon and selecting "run as administrator").

  • Fixed bug in coaching screen availability.
  • Fixed coaching related game hang in Indian & international mode.
  • Corrected follow on target text.
  • Improved communication speed of interet game.
  • Enabled choice of match type captaincy in Indian league & international mode.

Cricket Captain 2013: v13.04 Patch Fix List

  • Database updates (including extensive changes to batting aggression using real SR data).
  • Corrected bowler SR and eccon (line/length accuracy and no-ball adjusters).
  • Improved game engine accuracy (run-scoring and wicket chance).
  • Improved non-user one-day match engine.
  • Updated Eng and Aus 2013 test squads.
  • Fixed test squad bug (squad retained for next OD series).
  • Added runs scored off no-balls to wagon wheels and graphs.
  • Fixed skip-match bug in tournament series mode (ignored user selection of opposition team).
  • Improved generation of young and fringe players with limited stats.
  • Fixed crash in 2 player game saves.
  • Forced power-play (e.g. 35 overs) restrictions set correctly.
  • Improved on-line cheat detection.
  • Scrolling problem with some laptops resolved (via “disable scroll wheel” in game options).

Cricket Captain 2013: v13.03 Patch Fix List

  • Database updates and added all-time greats (thanks to forum users for the great feedback and suggestions).
  • Corrected dropped catch and LBW decision frequencies.
  • Adjusted run-rates for FC matches.
  • Fixed stadium issue (disappearing stands).
  • Corrected ODI and Aus OD power-plays.
  • Fixed crash in FC matches for 2-player and network games.
  • Increased effects of match conditions for 4th and 5th day pitches.

An updated version of International Cricket Captain 2013 has been released for PC.

Cricket Captain 2013: v13.02 Patch Fix List

  • Database updates and added all-time greats (thanks to forum users for the great feedback and suggestions).
  • Fixed regular crash bug at start of 2nd match experienced by some users.
  • Corrected twenty over fielding restrictions (normal and on-line).
  • Added All-Time-Great mode to two player game.
  • Resolved Indian team on-line validity check for (Rajasthan, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune).
  • Improved All-time-greats series fitness and injury recovery.
  • Removed generation of additional winter matches for English players and added associate English nation match generation.
  • Corrected grounds for fixtures.
  • Coaching session bugs fixed for Indian and Australian twenty over teams.
  • Saved player statistics for international matches on-line.
  • Captain selection corrected for international teams.
  • Allow domestic-only teams to play international on-line (with their national team).
  • Removed text messages when challenging users who can't play a match type on-line.
  • Added button to ignore on-line challenges.
  • Minor text bug fixes.

Known Issues

  • I've installed the game, but it is unresponsive when I try to start it.
  • This problem will be caused by either:
    1. An Administrator error, you should be on an Administrator account. On Windows Vista/7/8 you will need to right click on ‘Run As Administrator’ as well as being an Admin account.
    2. A Data Execution Prevention issue. To resolve this please follow these instructions:

      Windows XP

      Right click on My Computer
      Click on Properties
      Click on the Advanced tab
      Click on the Settings button in the Performance section
      Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to the International Cricket Captain 2013 executable, which can be found at default (file path may vary): C:\ProgramFiles\ChildishThings\InternationalCricketCaptain2013\Cricket

      Windows Vista/7

      Press the Windows button
      Click on Control Panel
      Click on System Security
      Click on System
      Click on Advanced System Settings
      Click on the Advanced tab and under Performance select Settings.
      Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab.
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to the International Cricket Captain 2013 executable, which can be found at default (file path may vary): C:\ProgramFiles\ChildishThings\InternationalCricketCaptain2013\Cricket

      Windows 8

      Right click the computer icon on your desktop and select Properties.
      Click Advanced System Settings
      Click the Settings button in the Performance section.
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to the International Cricket Captain 2013 executable, which can be found at default (file path may vary): C:\ProgramFiles\ChildishThings\InternationalCricketCaptain2013\Cricket

      AND

      Windows XP

      Right click on My Computer
      Click on Properties
      Click on the Advanced tab
      Click on the Settings button in the Performance section
      Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to C:\Windows\Runservice

      Windows Vista/7

      Press the Windows button
      Click on Control Panel
      Click on System Security
      Click on System
      Click on Advanced System Settings
      Click on the Advanced tab and under Performance select Settings.
      Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab.
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to C:\Windows\Runservice

      Windows 8

      Right click the computer icon on your desktop and select Properties.
      Click Advanced System Settings
      Click the Settings button in the Performance section.
      Ensure the button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
      Click on Add and locate to C:\Windows\Runservice
    3. Your Anti-Virus/Firewall is blocking the game from starting; you will need to add the game to your exceptions. In some instances you may need to temporarily turn off your anti-virus/firewall if this doesn’t work. Note: Please ensure that you turn your anti-virus and firewall back on if you have to turn them off.

      Norton:

      http://www.ehow.com/how_4809406_turn-off-norton-antivirus-program.html

      Comodo:

      Click on the Comodo AV icon in the system tray on the Windows toolbar, select disable under the setting 'antivirus security level'

      AVG:

      http://www.avg.com/ww-en/faq.num-3857

      Kaspersky:

      http://support.kaspersky.com/kav2012/settings/options?qid=208284609

      Avast!:

      Right click on the Avast! ball in the system tray on the Windows toolbar, scroll over ‘Avast! Shields control’ and options will appear enabling you to turn it off. If your anti-virus/firewall has a training or game mode please use this.

      Please also remember that running two anti-virus or two firewall programs at the same time can cause conflicts.
  • I get a -12 error when trying to activate my license
  • The above error can be resolved by turning off your firewall and then trying to activate your license. If that doesn’t work you can do the offline license as below:

    1. Select License on the main licensing window.
    2. On the next window, enter your Order ID and select Get Offline License
    3. Copy the entire text in the text box window.
    4. Open a browser and go to http://www.license.net/
    5. Then paste the text in the text box provided and select get license.
    6. The window will refresh with a new license code.
    7. Copy the generated license text.
    8. Go back to the product license window and select install offline license.
    9. Paste the text that was copied to the clipboard in the text window.
    10. Click complete installation.
  • Resolving various Administrator error messages
  • Firstly, right click on the game shortcut and select Run As Admin (doesn’t apply to XP users). If you are still receiving an Administrator error, then right click on the game shortcut and select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab. Tick ‘Run this program as an administrator’ and tick ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select XP Service Pack 3.
  • Are Laptops and Integrated Graphics Chips supported by the game?
  • The Game requires a Standalone Graphics Card with DirectX 9.0 or higher with 64 MB of Video Memory. The game will run on most laptops and integrated graphics cards, but please try the demo first to make sure.
  • I have a Netbook, can I play International Cricket Captain 2012?
  • Yes, as long as your netbook has a 1024 x 600 resolution then the game will work.
  • When I launch the International Cricket Captain 2012 software I receive the following error message: could not get caps for device.
  • This can be linked to a couple of things.

    1. The game is being run with an Integrated Graphics Chip set. Please note: Integrated Graphics Chipsets / Laptops are not fully supported by the game.
    2. Either you have recently re-installed your Windows Software and have not installed or updated your Graphics card driver, or the graphics card driver has become corrupt.


    To ensure that you have the correct driver installed please use the following instructions.

    How to access the DirectX Diagnostic Tool regarding Windows XP and Vista.

    A. From your Windows XP Desktop.

    - Click on the Start button,
    - Click on the Run option,
    - Type dxdiag and press your Enter key or click OK,
    - The Direct X Diagnostic Tool will load up


    B. From your Windows Vista/Windows 7 Desktop

    From Windows Desktop

    -Click on the Start button.
    -In the Start/Search Box type DXDIAG and press Enter or OK.
    -The Direct x Diagnostic Tool will load up.

    DirectX information you need to check regarding the Graphics card is as follows.

    -To check the Driver of the Graphics Card, click on the Display Tab at the top of the screen, look in the Driver details section on the right hand side and check that the Main Driver: information does not read vga.dll.

    -Look in the Device section on the left had side and check that you have information regarding your Graphics Card in the following fields.

    1.Name: ( this should display the make and name of the Graphics card option you have installed )
    2.Approx Total Memory: (This should display the amount of memory that you Graphics option has to utilize) this should read 64MB or higher.


    If there is no information in the Name: or Approx Total Memory: fields and the driver name is vga.dll then you will need to obtain information about you Graphics Option ( from your PC specification or manufacturer ) and install the latest driver for that option from the PC manufacturers website or the Graphics Chipset Manufacturers website.
  • When I start a game the Ball, Bat or parts of the Stadium are Black.
  • We have found that some Integrated Graphics Chipsets which are used in PCs and Laptops do not support the requirements of the game regarding the engine that International Cricket Captain 2012 uses. We have advised that Integrated Graphics Chipsets and Laptops are not supported by the game but it will work on most configurations. Try the demo to make sure.
  • What should I do first regarding this game?
  • We would recommend that when you have installed the game that you check for any updates using the Internet game option from the game front menu. When you connect to the server your version will be verified and if any updates are available you will be given the option to download them at this point. Updates can only be obtained from the Server. Note: Broadband internet connection is required for internet play and product update.

    Secondly, please ensure that you have read the manual before you start.

    This will give you an insight into the options that are available within the game and how to select your teams, change bowling tactics, batting, settings etc. If you have any questions regarding the game then please refer to the manual first. The manual can be found in the main game folder.
  • Emulator detected error message (CD version).
  • SecuROM has determined you are trying to start the protected application from a virtual drive. Please refer to the following procedure to remedy:

    1.Please deactivate your virtual drives and emulation software. It is not necessary to completely remove or uninstall them. Other programs, similar to emulation tools (e.g. CloneCD/DVD, AnyDVD and DVD Region Killer) can cause this message. Deactivating these tools should solve the problem, if present.
    2.If the problem persists, please send a SecuROM analysis file to support@securom.com (see details below on how to do this).

    SecuROM developed this easy-to-use and effective error analysis tool to retrieve information necessary to locate the problem. The information contained in the analysis file is compressed and encrypted.

    Make sure the original disc (play or launch disc) is in a local CD or DVD-ROM drive.
    Please reboot your computer and do not start any additional applications.
    Right-click (click the right button of your mouse) on the desktop shortcut or actual executable.
    A dialog menu will appear. Choose Launch Analysis from the menu choices.
    After selecting Launch Analysis, a disclaimer window will appear.
    To proceed, please click onto the Yes button.
    The program will now generate an AnalysisLog.sr0 file within the root of your C:\ directory.
    Please Zip or Winrar (archive) this file (to avoid email corruption) and send it to our official email address support@securom.com together with a description of your problem (e.g. screenshots, further details).
    Please be informed the SecuROM analysis file does not contain any personal information. It contains only SecuROM related information, which allows us to analyze and solve your problem.
  • What if I encounter issues regarding the installation of a patch under Windows Vista and if I receive Sum Check Errors?
  • 1) Uninstall the game.
    2) Make sure all files are deleted from the drive where you installed the game (e.g. c:\Program Files\Childish Things\International Cricket Captain 2012)
    3) Reinstall and do not modify any files or folders.
    - If you have a CD version, re-install from there
    - If you have a download version, download from the Childish Things Website again and re-install (just in case your previous download was corrupt).
    4) Run the game.
    5) Press internet game to patch
    6) Once the patch has installed, you will need to quit and re-start the game from your normal start link for it to be able to locate your saved games.
  • Downloading patch file stalls at various % amounts.
  • This could be due to one of the following:
    1) Anti-virus/Firewall software – You should disable these if you are having problems with the patching process.
    2) Very important - whilst downloading ICC if running in a window it MUST have focus otherwise the download will fail. Users should not switch to other programs. This is also the same when playing on-line. When playing on-line it is actually recommended to play full screen.
    3) If a download attempt fails you must fully exit ICC and ideally delete the partially downloaded file before retrying.
    4) Firewalls must allow access to port 2285.