Support for 2006
Minimum PC Specifications:
- CPU: Pentium 200MHz processor (or equivalent)
- RAM: 32MB
- Video: Direct3D compatible graphics card with 4Mb ram
- Sound: DirectX compatible Soundcard.
- Directx 9.0c
- HD: 150MB of free space
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
- Internet Play (1 cd per player) requires a 56Kbps modem or faster connection.
- Keyboard
- Mouse
Are there any updates for this product?
On the main menu click on the Internet Game option. If there are any updates on the server then these will will be downloaded and your version of the game updated. It would be better to periodically check the Internet Game option to see if any patches or additional functions are available.
Does the game have an Online option so that you can play with other users over the Internet?
The software does support Online Server game play. There is a section in the manual that is provided with the game that covers this option in detail including port numbers etc.
How do I install and uninstall the software?
Installing International Cricket Captain 2006
Note: These instructions assume your PC is switched on and you are running Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
1. Please insert your International Cricket Captain 2006 Disc into your CD-ROM Drive. The game should autorun. If the autorun message does not appear proceed to step 2, otherwise proceed to step 3.
2. Click on the Windows taskbar Start button and select Run... followed by the Browse... button. Select your CD-ROM drive using the down arrow and click on the SETUP.EXE file followed by Open, and then OK.
3. Please follow the on screen prompts to install the product.
- Uninstalling International Cricket Captain 2006
Click on the Windows taskbar Start button, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Look for International Cricket Captain 2006 and click on it. The Add/Remove button will be highlighted, please click on it and follow the on-screen instructions.
Can I use my Cricket Captain 2005 Saved Games with Cricket Captain 2006?
Cricket Captain 2005 Saved Games cannot be used with Cricket Captain 2006 and vice versa.
Can I install the Cricket Captain 2006 if I have a previous version of this software already installed, for example Cricket Captain 2002 or the Cricket Captain 2005 version?
You can run any previous versions of Cricket Captain alongside this version.
The game runs slow...
We have found that if you update the Graphics and Soundcard drivers to the latest version from the individual manufacturers websites this should resolve the problem.
Some customers have also had to adjust the Sound / Video Acceleration.
Sound Acceleration:
- Click on the Start button,
- Click on the Run... icon,
- Type 'dxdiag' and press either your Enter key or press 'OK',
- The Direct X Diagnostic Tool will load up,
- Click on the Sound tab at the top,
- Under DirectX features is a slider for Hardware Acceleration, lower this to the bottom notch,
- Play the game. If the game speed improves you can then repeat the previous statements but increase the notch by one until you find a balance between the game and your system.
Video Acceleration:
-Right click on your Desktop
-Left click on Properties
-Left click on Settings tab
-Left click on Advanced button
-Left click on the Performance Tab
Note: (This option may vary depending on the Video card installed, you may have to check the tab options that are available until you find the Hardware acceleration control )
-Adjust the Accelerator slider option in steps indicated by the scale from full to none.
-Click on Apply
-Click on OK
-Try the game again.
Note: The adjustments you make are in steps indicated by the scale markings from Full to None so you might have to adjust this more than once.
Save Game - how does it work?
To save a game you choose the save and exit option in the menu screen, bottom left. If you did not change your player name then the game will be saved as default player 1 otherwise the games will save as the named player.
To load the game then click on the saved player name in the load option and the game will continue from the saved point.
How should I start the game?
We suggest that you insert the CD into your drive and allow the autorun option to load up the Xplosiv front end and then click on the Play button from the Xplosiv menu. We have found that some customers are clicking on the Cricket Captain 2006 shortcut as soon as the CD is inserted into the drive which means that the game is trying to launch at the same time as the autorun option is starting up. This will,on some older machines, cause a resource issue and possibly freeze the machine which will be required to be re-booted.
Problem with screen flickering during running of game.
1.Ensure that you have installed the latest Graphics card driver and Monitor driver from the manufacturers websites.
2.Adjust the Hardware Acceleration option for the graphics card.
Video Acceleration:
-Right click on your Desktop
-Left click on Properties
-Left click on Settings tab
-Left click on Advanced button
-Left click on the Performance Tab
Note: (This option may vary depending on the Video card installed, you may have to check the tab options that are available until you find the Hardware acceleration control )
-Adjust the Accelerator slider option in steps indicated by the scale from full to none.
-Click on Apply
-Click on OK
-Try the game again.
Note: The adjustments you make are in steps indicated by the scale markings from Full to None so you might have to adjust this more than once.
I would like to remove my saved games
You can delete saved games via the Load Game option.
1. From the Main Menu, select Load Game.
2. Highlight the save game you wish to delete.
3. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
4. You will be asked if you are sure you want to delete the save; select 'ok' to delete, or select 'cancel' to keep the save.
When I choose to play International Only and select a team, there are no players listed.
In the International Only option first you have to select your team.
When you have selected your team you will notice that some countries do not have a player list.
To obtain a players list:
1. Click on the bottom right hand button to progress to the next screen.
2. Let the matches rotate through until the slot for your match is indicated
3. Click again on the bottom right hand button and a team list that you can use will be displayed.
4. Right click on the players name and you have the options to Add / Remove , Player Profile , or Cancel.
5. Amend the team details if you choose
6. Keep clicking on the bottom right hand button and you will progress to the menu where you can select, start the match, and then choose to spin the coin for heads or tails.
There is no print function in the game. How can I print off a screen shot of a scoreboard or team listing.
While the game is running, and if you want to print a screen shot say of a scoreboard or list of players etc, then try the following.
1. Press the Print Screen button on your keyboard ( this will hold the screen shot in memory )
2. Close the software down ensuring you have saved all your information regarding the game.
3. Open your paint application software
Start > All programs > Accessories > Paint
4. When the program is open then choose Edit from the tool bar at the top of the screen
and then Paste.
5. The screen shot should appear in the paint window.
6. Choose File then save and add a title for the picture, then click on save.
This will save the picture and allow you to view, print or send as an attachment via email.
How do coaching/net practice/technique sessions work?
You can allocate coaching sessions while a player is playing second team matches. The coaching effect on form will only appear if you allocate net sessions. Technique sessions do not effect form but do give longer term improvement to players. If you look at the form tab a few days after you have allocated the net sessions you will see the percentage effect.
As with ICC 2002 you could add pictures of players into the photo folder. Can this be done with ICC 2006?
Unfortunately due to legal reasons this option could not be incorporated into ICC2006.
I can get the International 2 player Series to function correctly, but when I choose my County Teams from saved files the option does not work. Why?
The 2 player series in the 2006 version will work with International options but not with the County Teams when you select a save game option. The Developer is looking this at. An update will be forthcoming and will be available when released via the 2006 server.
The Game requests a key code or validation code
If you have purchased the retail version of this product and still have the demo version installed then it will request that you insert a validation key code. We advise that you uninstall the demo version of the game and the retail version you have purchased, then re-install the retail version and this should resolve the issue. The retail version of this software does not require a validation code.
I cannot get the update to install correctly.
If the software does not update correctly it could be that you have added additional options from other websites which will not allow the patch to update the game.
We would recommend the following:
1.Save your game files from the International Cricket Captain 2006 Saves folder
The games that you save are stored at the following location.
C:\Program Files\Xplosiv\International Cricket Captain 2006\Saves
If you have entered a player name then they will be stored under that name with the side you are playing plus an extension of .cap
If you left the save as default player then it will save as Player 1 with the side you are playing plus an extension of .cap
For example
squishy.Yorks-eng.cap
or
Player 1.Hampshire.cap
Copy the files to a new folder on your desktop.
2.Uninstall the game.
Uninstalling International Cricket Captain 2006
Click on the Windows taskbar Start button, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.
Look for International Cricket Captain 2006 and click on it. The Add/Remove button will be highlighted, please click on Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Check the International Cricket 2006 game folder has been removed from
C:\Program Files\Xplosiv\International Cricket Captain 2006
If it is still present then delete the folder.
4.Reinstall the game
Installing International Cricket Captain 2006
Note: These instructions assume your PC is switched on and you are running Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
a. Please insert your International Cricket Captain 2006 Disc into your CD-ROM Drive. The game should autorun. If the autorun message does not appear proceed to step b, otherwise proceed to step c.
b. Click on the Windows taskbar Start button and select Run... followed by the Browse... button. Select your CD-ROM drive using the down arrow and click on the SETUP.EXE file followed by Open, and then OK.
c. Please follow the on screen prompts to install the product.
5.Update the software
Once the software has been reinstalled then press the Internet Game option in the main menu to download and patch the software.
6.Replace Save files
Once the game has been updated, copy the game files you saved to the game folder at the following location.
C:\Program Files\Xplosiv\International Cricket Captain 2006\Saves
Your software should now be updated and ready to use.
Is a Manual supplied on the game CD?
There is a manual supplied on the game CD.
You can access the manual in the following way.
From your Windows Desktop go to Start > Run > type in D: ( where D is the drive letter that the CD is located in. Please check this regarding your particular PC setup) \manual\Manual.pdf
Full path should read D:\manual\Manual.pdf
Note you will require Adobe Acrobat to be installed on your PC so that you can read the manual.
Technical Coaching within the game.
Technical coaching has an effect on their ability long term. The younger they are, the greater the benefit, and the more training they get the greater the effect. After 26 it will have very little benefit, but you can still use the specialist training to iron our weaknesses (for example - against spin bowling). Net practice helps them regain form in the short term, which can get them out of a slump. You can see this effect more easily via the stars rating on their profile.
