MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

This is good to see coming from you since you're one of the more well-known posters on this forum (hitting post patch had me a little shook). Can't wait to check it out after work!

Let me tell you I would be the first to point out anything amiss with a patch. I play this game daily (like almost all of you). Gameplay wise the game has improved more and more with each and every update this cycle. They have done a fantastic job just incrementally tuning the game. The changes they made to online have had zero negative impact on offline simulation minded players.


I am playing all the time, and if I come across something that is not right I will be quick to point it out.

[My993C2]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

My biggest takeaway as well from patch is the ability to get more lift on pitches low in the zone with good low ball hitters. Prior to the patch, on occasion I would get lift, but more often than not it was a ground ball or liner.

I guess this kind of describes that hit my RTTS AA SS got when he went fishing for that low pitch that in all other pre 1.10 patch instances likely would have resulted in a K or some sort of weak contact. But as mentioned earlier, I use Directional not Zone hitting so there is no PCI (or none that I see). I am 100% clear screen when I hit and about 80% clear screen when I pitch.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

I guess this kind of describes that hit my RTTS AA SS got when he went fishing for that low pitch that in all other pre 1.10 patch instances likely would have resulted in a K or some sort of weak contact. But as mentioned earlier, I use Directional not Zone hitting so there is no PCI (or none that I see). I am 100% clear screen when I hit and about 80% clear screen when I pitch.

I am a 100% clear screen player. Zero visual aides in both hitting and pitching. The PCI placement on Directional is ratings/dice roll based. Those dice rolls have been updated and tuned better for those hitters (ratings) that can get that better lift and launch angle on lower pitches in the zone.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

I need some help from non-manage mode users who "joystick" the game.

Adjustments made to the range of PCI movement outside of the strike zone on all difficulties beyond Rookie. Veteran is allowed 1.5 inches. All Star, Hall of Fame, and Legend is allowed 3 inches.

I have played thousands of games in manage mode from start to finish and I have no idea what that means. Please explain it. What is the difference between 1.5 and 3?

The reason I ask is because previously the devs have said difficulty doesn't matter in manage mode but it appears that has now changed.

I think the best way to explain is to refer you to the OP of this thread and follow the link the shownation website where they show a visual of what they mean by this change.

Sorry I can't be of more help than that.

[My993C2]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

I am a 100% clear screen player. Zero visual aides in both hitting and pitching. The PCI placement on Directional is ratings/dice roll based. Those dice rolls have been updated and tuned better for those hitters (ratings) that can get that better lift and launch angle on lower pitches in the zone.

Well I guess the roll of the dice worked out for my RTTS AA SS then since it could not have been his ratings that allowed him to get that hit. I am getting better with my hitting not swinging at bad pitches (heck sometimes I know not to swing at pitches that are in the strike zone). But I still have work to do especially when I have 2 strikes against me.

Oh and when my RTTS pitchers get better in the future, I do plan to go back to 100% clear screen with them. But I am still developing their skills and being able to aim my pitches in the Classic interface has been helpful.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

Well I guess the roll of the dice worked out for my RTTS AA SS then since it could not have been his ratings that allowed him to get that hit. I am getting better with my hitting not swinging at bad pitches (heck sometimes I know not to swing at pitches that are in the strike zone). But I still have work to do especially when I have 2 strikes against me.

Oh and when my RTTS pitchers get better in the future, I do plan to go back to 100% clear screen with them. But I am still developing their skills and being able to aim my pitches in the Classic interface has been helpful.

Yes but your ratings are relative to those you are playing against in AA. If your AA hitter was facing an ace in the MLB I doubt he has nearly the same type of success. I believe the ratings/dice roll algorithm is relative to the level/class you are playing at and against.

[KBLover]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

But overall....man. This game is simply the GOAT sports game in my book. I can't stop playing.

I don't know if I'd rank it that highly but it is a very solid game and I like 18 much more than 16 or 17 for sure.

[thaSLAB]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

A&S,

Are you seeing more hit variety after the patch due to the smaller PCI?

I've only played 14 innings (mid game save in 6th inning) and have seen a few different hits due to the smaller PCI, at least I'm guessing that is the reason.

I've only played 4 innings after the patch, but I can say I like what I saw in terms of PCI feedback tho. I finished an in-game save in my Franchise. There was some magic in the end too!

I always thought hit variety was good, but the swing feedback used to seem off at times. Seems to be a fair representation so far.

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[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

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My biggest takeaway as well from patch is the ability to get more lift on pitches low in the zone with good low ball hitters. Prior to the patch, on occasion I would get lift, but more often than not it was a ground ball or liner.

Yes. I am. Sinking liners, more launch angle hits on lower pitches in the zone.

One of my problems all year so far is actually getting under pitches low in the zone too much. So i guess im not quite understanding. I know its not the games fault, its my fault, because i consistently pull the pci down too far on pitches even at the bottom of the zone. Im usually better about that, but ive developed a bad habit - so its been a bit a a prolonged slump.

As a result my fly ball rate has been too high all season. Which leads to low babip also (for a while i was wondering why my babip was consistenly low. This was the main reason, too many fly ball outs and soft liners and not enough grounders put in play, (total line drive % stayed about right). I have had to really discipline myself to try to get rid of this bad habit that somehow i have gotten myself into, and i have done much better lately. So im not really understanding why low strikes have been so easy for me to get under for me than for others. Or i could be misinterpreting what you are seeing?

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

I don't know if I'd rank it that highly but it is a very solid game and I like 18 much more than 16 or 17 for sure.

I can appreciate that. But I have played pretty much every console sports game from here to kingdom come. This one is in rare air for my money.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

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Speaking of pop ups, what is the deal with the site right now? Can hardly read anything or do anything because of a huge pop up ad. Very frustrating lol. Am i the only one getting this?

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

One of my problems all year so far is actually getting under pitches low in the zone too much. So i guess im not quite understanding. I know its not the games fault, its my fault, because i consistently pull the pci down too far on pitches even at the bottom of the zone. Im usually better about that, but ive developed a bad habit - so its been a bit a a prolonged slump.

As a result my fly ball rate has been too high all season. Which leads to low babip also (for a while i was wondering why my babip was consistenly low. This was the main reason, too many fly ball outs and soft liners and not enough grounders put in play, (total line drive % stayed about right). I have had to really discipline myself to try to get rid of this bad habit that somehow i have gotten myself into, and i have done much better lately. So im not really understanding why low strikes have been so easy for me to get under for me than for others. Or i could be misinterpreting what you are seeing?

My experience before the patch was that yes, I could get lift on balls down in the zone, but more often than not I would hit a soft liner or ground ball. If I did get lift, it was typically a pop up or lazy fly ball.

Post patch I have been able to, especially with good low ball hitters, drive the ball that is low in the zone, for frozen ropes down the line, or sinking liners to the outfield, or in Kolten Wong's case last night, be able to get enough lift and drive to hit the ball out of the park.

I'm really not sure how to explain it other than it feels different after the patch prior to the patch. I think it may be something that is hard to understand/appreciate until you experience it for yourself.

Maybe A&S or someone else can better explain it.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

I don't know if I'd rank it that highly but it is a very solid game and I like 18 much more than 16 or 17 for sure.

I have to agree with Armor here. While i havent played NBA games in the last 20 years, of the other sports games i have played, and enjoyed, The Show on its worst day has held my interest and brought more fun, way longer than any other. It really hasnt even been close for me. We all have different preferences though. But i do hear some of the NBA games have been pretty great.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

My experience before the patch was that yes, I could get lift on balls down in the zone, but more often than not I would hit a soft liner or ground ball. If I did get lift, it was typically a pop up or lazy fly ball.

Post patch I have been able to, especially with good low ball hitters, drive the ball that is low in the zone, for frozen ropes down the line, or sinking liners to the outfield, or in Kolten Wong's case last night, be able to get enough lift and drive to hit the ball out of the park.

I'm really not sure how to explain it other than it feels different after the patch prior to the patch. I think it may be something that is hard to understand/appreciate until you experience it for yourself.

Maybe A&S or someone else can better explain it.

Yeah true i figured it would be something i would have to see for myself. I just havent ever had issues with driving the ball hard in the bottom 3rd of the zone before two strikes because i am looking for a pitch there. But on 2 strikes i tend to yank the stick down if its really low and i get under it. Which annoys me that i do that lol.

If the ball is below the zone, however it is usually a ground ball for me as it should be. It is pretty rare for MLB hitters to get underneath anything below the zone and get it in the air.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

Yeah true i figured it would be something i would have to see for myself. I just havent ever had issues with driving the ball hard in the bottom 3rd of the zone before two strikes because i am looking for a pitch there. But on 2 strikes i tend to yank the stick down if its really low and i get under it. Which annoys me that i do that lol.

If the ball is below the zone, however it is usually a ground ball for me as it should be. It is pretty rare for MLB hitters to get underneath anything below the zone and get it in the air.

Talk to Adrian Beltre....he is a master low ball hitter. Guy is not human. He will drop to a freaking knee and lift a ball for a gap single or double LOL. And you should know that!!