MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I'm eager and anxious to see what people in the alpha test think of the hitting. I'm curious to hear what is different and the overall feel of it at this time.

[Money99]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Twitch Stream on Development Updates (Discuss Here)

Want people to focus on hitting. Very intrigued on what tweaks they made.


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Sweet Moses Malone, please let it be Hitters Eye!

[LastActionHero]

MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I applaud this move but isn’t this like the 3rd or 4th time they completely started from scratch with the server code?

[jeffy777]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

Sounds like we'll have to wait to discuss any new goodies:

Q: Can we discuss our experiences in the Closed Alpha in other forums, communities, or social media?
A: No. We ask that you keep conversation about the closed beta on the closed forum we’ve provided here at The Show Nation. (See: Private Alpha Agreement).

[19]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

Many years overdue. Good to see.

[BDrizz]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

On outward appearances, this appears to be a tell on what their focus of this game is. More and more emphasis on online modes and less and less on the offline modes...

I like that they are catching up to other gaming studios with an interest in Alphas and Betas. I just don't care about online play. I play The Show for Franchise and this doesn't bode well for me. Hopefully they release a ton of info after the new year and start building some hype because it really feels like after 17 the player base may be dividing....

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

On outward appearances, this appears to be a tell on what their focus of this game is. More and more emphasis on online modes and less and less on the offline modes...

I can definitely believe SDS is focused on getting their servers fixed for a better online experience but I dont see anything from the twitch stream that indicates offline will get less emphasis. But that might be because I'm a ''the glass is half full'' type personality more than anything SDS has done.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I can definitely believe SDS is focused on getting their servers fixed for a better online experience but I dont see anything from the twitch stream that indicates offline will get less emphasis. But that might be because I'm a ''the glass is half full'' type personality more than anything SDS has done.

Yeah I’m not sure how we can read more into this than what it is, a closed alpha to test the servers and to provide feedback on their hitting at this time.




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[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I can definitely believe SDS is focused on getting their servers fixed for a better online experience but I dont see anything from the twitch stream that indicates offline will get less emphasis. But that might be because I'm a ''the glass is half full'' type personality more than anything SDS has done.

I think the logic makes sense though. We've gone over this on OS time and again (with the critics vs the white knights and their eternal struggle for supremacy) about how SDS is a small studio with a limited number of resources and can't be everything to all people. People should set their expectations realistically etc. If they are intensely focusing on one area of the game (like DD), it stands to reason there will be another area that is not as much of a focus. While they can make more than one improvement, it's been established ad nauseum that they only have so much manna that can be tapped in a single turn. Aside from that, sacrificing offline for online modes has been an ongoing trend for a few years.

We will await proof of what has and hasn't been upgraded as the fact sheet train leaves the station next year...choo choo

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I think the logic makes sense though. We've gone over this on OS time and again (with the critics vs the white knights and their eternal struggle for supremacy) about how SDS is a small studio with a limited number of resources and can't be everything to all people. People should set their expectations realistically etc. If they are intensely focusing on one area of the game (like DD), it stands to reason there will be another area that is not as much of a focus. While they can make more than one improvement, it's been established ad nauseum that they only have so much manna that can be tapped in a single turn. Aside from that, sacrificing offline for online modes has been an ongoing trend for a few years.

We will await proof of what has and hasn't been upgraded as the fact sheet train leaves the station next year...choo choo

What logic?

That since they are doing a stress test on the servers then that means they obviously neglected other aspects of the game?




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[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

What logic?

That since they are doing a stress test on the servers then that means they obviously neglected other aspects of the game?




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The logic is that, as Ramone has stated himself, the development team has certain focal areas they prioritize in each cycle. They can't re-do the entire game from scratch each year with the resources they have. They have stated that certain modes etc have gotten the lions' share of attention in recent cycles. If they are worried about connectivity/servers/online this time, it stands to reason that will be one of the areas they work on the most. So, let's wait for more information to see what else has been upgraded and what has been "neglected" to use your words.

I'm not sure it's healthy for you to keep acting as a human shield for criticism about this game. This gets really repetitive. Year after year. Think about it this way--posts that are critical of their product and/or process can actually be useful as long as there is some logic, hopefully a constructive/educational aspect, and it's not a personal attack.

Feel free to respond to this, but in the interest of avoiding another white knights vs critics thing, this will be my last words in this thread.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

The logic is that, as Ramone has stated himself, the development team has certain focal areas they prioritize in each cycle. They can't re-do the entire game from scratch each year with the resources they have. They have stated that certain modes etc have gotten the lions' share of attention in recent cycles. If they are worried about connectivity/servers/online this time, it stands to reason that will be one of the areas they work on the most. So, let's wait for more information to see what else has been upgraded and what has been "neglected" to use your words.

I understand that. I was just trying to understand what logic you were referring, as Caufield responded that this alpha test was a sure indication that they didn't put any focus onto other aspects of the game. I thought you were stating that logic makes sense. I was confused as you made that comment, then ended your post by saying we'll know more when the fact sheet is revealed most likely next month.

I was only trying to seek clarification on what logic made sense.

I'm not sure it's healthy for you to keep acting as a human shield for criticism about this game. This gets really repetitive. Year after year. Think about it this way--posts that are critical of their product and/or process can actually be useful as long as there is some logic, hopefully a constructive/educational aspect, and it's not a personal attack.

Feel free to respond to this, but in the interest of avoiding another white knights vs critics thing, this will be my last words in this thread.

Yep I do my best to protect this game and SDS from any and all criticism. I never have anything negative to say about the game. I mean, read all of my posts on how much I loved '17 and thought it was the greatest baseball video game of all time!

Come on WTNY, you're better than this.

[bcruise]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

^ Was about to post the same thing re: the second quote. CB's not "white knighting" - he played '16 for most of the 17 cycle IIRC.

This labeling **** has got to stop. That's where the conversations really start to turn hostile and one-dimensional (usually with personal attacks to follow)

We're ALL better than that.

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[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

Everyone tomorrow is going to be staring at their message box on the PS4, like a high school girl waiting to see if her crush asked her to the dance.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Closed Alpha Coming December 22nd, Details Here

I am very happy about this alpha test. I would love to have stable servers so I can play my friends in DD.

I love that mode. But I abandoned it on 17 after logging well over 100 online games on 16 in that same mode.

Online 16 was 100X’s better than 17.

This needed to be an area of focus. But in no way is this any indication that offline got no love. Hell no. There is a team dedicated to offline franchise.