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  • MatrixTN
    MVP
    • Mar 2009
    • 1857

    #1636
    Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

    Originally posted by ajra21
    playing RTTS and would like to try quick counts. how do i do that? can't find the option for it.
    You can't use QC in RTTS or DD. Quick counts are only in Ex/Fran/Season after selecting the stadium.

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    • SwedishTouch76
      MVP
      • Nov 2013
      • 1070

      #1637
      Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

      Can I essentially do a double switch in the AL? I have Desmond at SS Beltran in LF Moreland at DH. I want to move Desmond to LF Beltran to DH. Moreland out of the game . Andrus into game at SS. Can this be done?

      2nd question. For the love of God how do I steal 2nd with runners on 1st and 3rd? Only sending runner on 1st. I use directional hitting so when I push my LS towards first it moves my batters view. Costing me games and it's frustrating.

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      • MatrixTN
        MVP
        • Mar 2009
        • 1857

        #1638
        Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

        Originally posted by SwedishTouch76
        Can I essentially do a double switch in the AL? I have Desmond at SS Beltran in LF Moreland at DH. I want to move Desmond to LF Beltran to DH. Moreland out of the game . Andrus into game at SS. Can this be done?

        2nd question. For the love of God how do I steal 2nd with runners on 1st and 3rd? Only sending runner on 1st. I use directional hitting so when I push my LS towards first it moves my batters view. Costing me games and it's frustrating.
        Can't move the DH. If the DH has to take a field position (N/A here), the P has to enter the lineup in his spot. You can pinch for the DH but can't move him otherwise.

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        • strawberryshortcake
          MVP
          • Sep 2009
          • 2438

          #1639
          Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

          Originally posted by SwedishTouch76
          Can I essentially do a double switch in the AL? I have Desmond at SS Beltran in LF Moreland at DH. I want to move Desmond to LF Beltran to DH. Moreland out of the game . Andrus into game at SS. Can this be done?

          2nd question. For the love of God how do I steal 2nd with runners on 1st and 3rd? Only sending runner on 1st. I use directional hitting so when I push my LS towards first it moves my batters view. Costing me games and it's frustrating.
          Unfortunately that comes with the territory. To only send the runner on 1st with a man on 3rd as well, you have to push (or hold) the LS towards first, then hold and release L2. You do this even before the pitcher goes into his windup. You don't have to wait until the pitch pitches the ball. You're essentially cuing the man on first to steal, then you immediately release the LS and go back to focusing on the batter. I don't particular like this gameplay mechanic but that's the way it is in MLB the Show.

          Pushing the LS towards a specific runner tells the computer you want to control that specific runner. Hold and releasing L2 (without pushing the LS) will send all runners.



          (1) I've said this a lot. I wish they would implement a baserunning practice mode (the existing practice baserunning mode is specific to RTTS. RTTS baserunning mode doesn't help individuals that doesn't play RTTS).


          (2) I wish they would change the base running mechanic. I wish they would get rid of this "hold and release, charging" mechanic because it's not realistic, it's counter intuitive because it locks you into the action. Stealing a base should be a quick decision button push on the spot just like a real baserunner. A baserunner doesn't take his lead and say I'm going to definitely steal. He may be ready to steal the bag, but it's not guaranteed. MLB the Show's stealing mechanic is not natural.


          (3) Requiring the user to hold & release L2 to cue up the runner to steal isn't intuitive. Stealing should be a reflexive action. They should remove the "charge" "cue" gameplay steal mechanic to a quick tap of the button at the exact moment when you want the baserunner to steal.
          Last edited by strawberryshortcake; 08-06-2016, 05:16 PM.
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          • ajra21
            MVP
            • Oct 2011
            • 2170

            #1640
            Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

            Originally posted by MatrixTN
            You can't use QC in RTTS or DD. Quick counts are only in Ex/Fran/Season after selecting the stadium.
            thanks. well, that sucks.

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            • Infamous14
              Just started!
              • Aug 2016
              • 2

              #1641
              Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

              Hey guys,

              When trying to buy starting pitchers, what is the most important stats I should be looking out for between; break, control, velocity, stamina, h/9 etc.

              I usually try to aim for the corners if it makes any difference.

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              • Infamous14
                Just started!
                • Aug 2016
                • 2

                #1642
                Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                Originally posted by Infamous14
                Hey guys,

                When trying to buy starting pitchers, what is the most important stats I should be looking out for between; break, control, velocity, stamina, h/9 etc.

                I usually try to aim for the corners if it makes any difference.
                Btw, my question was regarding conquest mode. So, I'm guessing Stamina should be least of my worries?

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                • sportomatic75
                  Pro
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 882

                  #1643
                  Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                  How do you pull off a trade after the trade deadline when teams place players on waivers? I never was sure how to do this. If I go to see which players are waived it won't give me the option to trade for them.

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                  • Blucbr
                    Rookie
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 21

                    #1644
                    Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                    under the section where it shows what buttons are used for: L2 is for manual catch, but where do i go to enable it? I like the challenge of catching the ball myself instead of just running under the ball and it automatically catches it
                    Thanks !

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                    • bcruise
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 23274

                      #1645
                      Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                      Originally posted by Blucbr
                      under the section where it shows what buttons are used for: L2 is for manual catch, but where do i go to enable it? I like the challenge of catching the ball myself instead of just running under the ball and it automatically catches it
                      Thanks !
                      Manual catch was, unfortunately, removed from the game this year. The controls section wasn't updated to reflect it.

                      I'd imagine the reason was due to a very small portion of the userbase using it, as is the usual reason for SCEA's removals.

                      I was in that small portion that used it too, so I feel you.

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                      • TheVoth
                        Rookie
                        • Jul 2013
                        • 5

                        #1646
                        Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                        Assuming that there isn't a way to use custom teams or uniforms such as DD teams exported for use in other areas like Franchise mode? Can't get internet at the house at the moment so was starting up a Franchise and would rather use a created team or uni's if at all possible.

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                        • mcorcoran3
                          Just started!
                          • Jun 2015
                          • 3

                          #1647
                          Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                          Hi,

                          I am a recent New Gen/PS4 guy so I am new to the game. I know player happiness is impacted by salary. I am using OSFM rosters and would like to bring up Andy Bentidendi, who has been called up in real life and is playing very well.

                          But he only makes 80 k a year and I know he will want to make 600k or whatever and be angry. So my questions are:

                          1) Is their a work-around? One person said to edit their potential to 0, release them, and sign them to a 500k deal, but I feel like this would screw up their cost-controlled years;

                          2) If I call them up and they are "unhappy" what kind of impact will this have, beyond a short-term decrease in overall/attributes. Will it screw up his development/potential? And if so, can I fix this (ie, if it hurts his potential because of this glitch I could edit it back to where it was

                          3) When do players salaries go up from 80 k to 500k? is it after they reach rookie status?


                          Thanks!

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                          • mcorcoran3
                            Just started!
                            • Jun 2015
                            • 3

                            #1648
                            Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                            Originally posted by sportomatic75
                            How do you pull off a trade after the trade deadline when teams place players on waivers? I never was sure how to do this. If I go to see which players are waived it won't give me the option to trade for them.
                            In my franchise once a player clears trade waivers, I see them added to the roster when I click on make trades. Sometimes the language is not clear at first if they are on trade waivers or other waivers. On my first deadline, the day after the deadline a dozen excellent players were all placed on trade waivers, but it didn't say that, it just said they were waived (and I freaked thinking it was a glitch).

                            I was a little upset I got no tutorial (that I know) urging me to do the same, although I have since placed a few guys on trade waivers. But I don't know if they only have to clear waivers once, or once per attempted transaction etc...

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                            • MatrixTN
                              MVP
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 1857

                              #1649
                              Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                              Originally posted by TheVoth
                              Assuming that there isn't a way to use custom teams or uniforms such as DD teams exported for use in other areas like Franchise mode? Can't get internet at the house at the moment so was starting up a Franchise and would rather use a created team or uni's if at all possible.
                              No, you can't.

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                              • tcsox11
                                Rookie
                                • Jul 2013
                                • 185

                                #1650
                                Re: MLB The Show 16 Q&A Thread

                                Two questions. One- how do you use the online roster for quick play games, do you have to save it first or can you just "activate" it for each game?

                                Two- what is the work around for minor league players who you want to be playoff eligible?

                                Thanks

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