Hi, I've come up with a few suggestions I've gathered over the years playing this game (and lurking here) for discussion. Some are bigger in scope, and would be major changes that might not even be possible, and some suggestions are smaller QoL ideas with improving the depth of the game in mind.
The simplest ones are in italics, and the ideas I consider the most important are in bold.
Graphical/Animations:
Bowling speeds in the UI.
Bowling variations, especially t20. (slower ball, cutters, out/inswing, spinners)
't20' batting shots animated, and different bowling/batting styles animated.
Less offside slog sixes. It seems to happen too much, and with weird shots.
Animation of someone leaving a ball that bowls them.
Show opposition captain
Match Gameplay:
Keeper options. The option to swap keepers, or keep up close.
Nightwatchmen.
AI selection refinement
Management Gameplay:
Appoint a captain (for each format, maybe) with a visible leadership skill at the start of the season. They become the default captain for that year.
Choose central contracts.
The ability to ask any international player to sign (I guess have it so not all would be willing to sign) instead of a predetermined list.
Bowlers slow down as they age.
Some players retire from certain formats, or international games, as they near the end of their career. Also, asking players to come out of retirement.
More injuries, including some long term injuries, and concussions. Some players are more susceptible to injuries (maybe physio can fix them, too).
Absolutely pointless addition, but shirt numbers.
Major Additions/Revisions:
Traits:
Add some personality and flavor to the players, especially the regens.
Examples:
Bowls Bouncers, like Wagner from NZ. (more likely to bowl short bowls)
Quick leggies, like Rashid Khan. (they bowl quicker spinners) or loopy spinners (slower)
Chips it to the fielder (more chance of getting out caught)
Extra Fast (for players like Jeff Thompson or Shaun Tait who can regularly hit 150km/h+)
Accumulator, hits 1s and 2s in limited overs
Finisher, boost at the end of an innings.
Personalities: Things likes 'resolute', 'temperamental'. Maybe these don't become visible until after selected in a roster.
The ability to ask any international player to sign (I guess have it so not all would be willing to sign) instead of a predetermined list.
Regens overtake young players too quickly still. Maybe have no regens in the first year and better youth training/improvement for real youngsters.
Have a way to invest in cricketing infrastructure in your country, like coaching, facilities, focus on batting or bowling, etc. This will help generate better players, and the country gets more games.
More 'minnow' games. (or at least more players from non-associate nations available to sign)
The simplest ones are in italics, and the ideas I consider the most important are in bold.
Graphical/Animations:
Bowling speeds in the UI.
Bowling variations, especially t20. (slower ball, cutters, out/inswing, spinners)
't20' batting shots animated, and different bowling/batting styles animated.
Less offside slog sixes. It seems to happen too much, and with weird shots.
Animation of someone leaving a ball that bowls them.
Show opposition captain
Match Gameplay:
Keeper options. The option to swap keepers, or keep up close.
Nightwatchmen.
AI selection refinement
Management Gameplay:
Appoint a captain (for each format, maybe) with a visible leadership skill at the start of the season. They become the default captain for that year.
Choose central contracts.
The ability to ask any international player to sign (I guess have it so not all would be willing to sign) instead of a predetermined list.
Bowlers slow down as they age.
Some players retire from certain formats, or international games, as they near the end of their career. Also, asking players to come out of retirement.
More injuries, including some long term injuries, and concussions. Some players are more susceptible to injuries (maybe physio can fix them, too).
Absolutely pointless addition, but shirt numbers.
Major Additions/Revisions:
Traits:
Add some personality and flavor to the players, especially the regens.
Examples:
Bowls Bouncers, like Wagner from NZ. (more likely to bowl short bowls)
Quick leggies, like Rashid Khan. (they bowl quicker spinners) or loopy spinners (slower)
Chips it to the fielder (more chance of getting out caught)
Extra Fast (for players like Jeff Thompson or Shaun Tait who can regularly hit 150km/h+)
Accumulator, hits 1s and 2s in limited overs
Finisher, boost at the end of an innings.
Personalities: Things likes 'resolute', 'temperamental'. Maybe these don't become visible until after selected in a roster.
The ability to ask any international player to sign (I guess have it so not all would be willing to sign) instead of a predetermined list.
Regens overtake young players too quickly still. Maybe have no regens in the first year and better youth training/improvement for real youngsters.
Have a way to invest in cricketing infrastructure in your country, like coaching, facilities, focus on batting or bowling, etc. This will help generate better players, and the country gets more games.
More 'minnow' games. (or at least more players from non-associate nations available to sign)
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