MLB The Show 18 Patch 1.10 Available, Patch Notes Here

[drugsbunny]

I still see no reason to buy this game. Still playing 17 and enjoying it. Not interested in Diamond Dynasty or anything else other than a good franchise game.

[countryboy]

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

I feel like this patch might have a side effect of increased hit variety, because smaller PCI means smaller "barrel" zone which means more unpredictable bat -> ball behavior. I did see a bit of that in my first game when I got a few hits that were definitely not centered on the PCI. That Bryant one in particular I think would have been a bullet off the wall pre-patch, and it turned into a sinking line drive here (I actually thought it was at least going to carry out to Hamilton for a flyout).

First impression is pretty good.

I agree that I think the changes to the smaller PCI opened up more hit variety. Dioner Navarro got a double on a ball low and away in the zone that he flipped the bat to and flipped the ball into left field and the left fielder made a poor decision in trying to dive for the ball and missed, allowing Navarro to get to 2nd base.

Like I said earlier, I was worried about the smaller PCI leading to more swings and misses, thus more strikeouts, because I thought the strikeouts were good pre-patch, but after playing a full game and playing thru 5 innings of another that is saved, it doesn't appear that there are an increase in strikeouts but yet the smaller PCI is yielding more "organic" at-bats.

[countryboy]

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

Thanks for the update. Im using a very similar slider set on Legend in one of my franchises so im glad to see your stats when you post. You should play another!

I started another but had to stop after the 5th inning.

I know you're on the fence about whether or not to download this patch, but I would highly recommend it, as I really think it has made the game better.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

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

I still see no reason to buy this game. Still playing 17 and enjoying it. Not interested in Diamond Dynasty or anything else other than a good franchise game.

I only play fanchise also, and i usually have a pretty positive outlook every year i play The Show, even with some of things that could/should be fixed. But out of all the years ive played, MLB 17 was the first year that i severely cut my play time because i was frustrated with it more than other years. MLB 18 is so much better in my opinion, and its also the opinion of many others i have talked to. Its really no comparison to me. I have almost every video game i have ever had since i was 5 years old. (Think Atari) and i dont sell or trade games. MLB 17 was actually shopped heavily on the trading block, which is unlike me, but it didnt happen. But 18 brought it back.

[countryboy]

Re: Patch 1.10 tomorrow

Sock colors don't change to match the uniform.

Example when you wear the Texas Rangers red alternates whatever player has stance socks they will be blue instead of red. The whole thing is way off.

Sorry man, I forgot to check last night.

If no one answers before, I'll definitely check tonight.

[KnightTemplar]

Re: Patch 1.10 tomorrow

Sock colors don't change to match the uniform.

Example when you wear the Texas Rangers red alternates whatever player has stance socks they will be blue instead of red. The whole thing is way off.

Looking at a franchise game right now. They are red.

[Armor and Sword]

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

Wow.....4 games now post patch and it's fantastic. Better than any version of the game I have ever played.

Major kudo's on this years game. The hitting variety is off the hook, the fielding animations they added this year, the misplayed balls in the OF, the non perfection of the AI OF's reading balls off the walls, balls clipping off infielders gloves on tough stretch plays, fielding ratings are really breathing on this years game big time. It looks much more natural.

I played 17 all the way till release of 18.....it's not even comparable. 18 has made any previous version of The Show obsolete in terms of realism on the diamond. Thrilled with the game this cycle.

Hopefully next cycle they give Franchise mode some needed love in terms of more details like expanded career minor league statistics (sorely needed), larger rosters, non roster invitees for spring training, more spring training stadiums etc etc.

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

[RogerDodger]

Re: Patch 1.10 tomorrow

It's all about DD and online with this game anymore. It's sad as hell. Ridin hit the nail square on the head. Wouldn't surprise me to see offline modes gone in the future.

Diamond Dynasty has ruined this game. All about the damn money.

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That will never happen.

[countryboy]

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

Wow.....4 games now post patch and it's fantastic. Better than any version of the game I have ever played.

Major kudo's on this years game. The hitting variety is off the hook, the fielding animations they added this year, the misplayed balls in the OF, the non perfection of the AI OF's reading balls off the walls, balls clipping off infielders gloves on tough stretch plays, fielding ratings are really breathing on this years game big time. It looks much more natural.

I played 17 all the way till release of 18.....it's not even comparable. 18 has made any previous version of The Show obsolete in terms of realism on the diamond. Thrilled with the game this cycle.

Hopefully next cycle they give Franchise mode some needed love in terms of more details like expanded career minor league statistics (sorely needed), larger rosters, non roster invitees for spring training, more spring training stadiums etc etc.

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

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.

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: Patch 1.10 tomorrow

As I stated earlier, I was being facetious.

That will never happen.

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[wanzalla13]

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

Wow.....4 games now post patch and it's fantastic. Better than any version of the game I have ever played.

Major kudo's on this years game. The hitting variety is off the hook, the fielding animations they added this year, the misplayed balls in the OF, the non perfection of the AI OF's reading balls off the walls, balls clipping off infielders gloves on tough stretch plays, fielding ratings are really breathing on this years game big time. It looks much more natural.

I played 17 all the way till release of 18.....it's not even comparable. 18 has made any previous version of The Show obsolete in terms of realism on the diamond. Thrilled with the game this cycle.



Hopefully next cycle they give Franchise mode some needed love in terms of more details like expanded career minor league statistics (sorely needed), larger rosters, non roster invitees for spring training, more spring training stadiums etc etc.



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

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!

[My993C2]

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

I played a couple of RTTS games last night.

1) One was a full length game where everyone batted from both teams in full Broadcast presentation mode using my Braves SP who is still in his rookie season. He had a good night pitching 8 innings where he only gave up 1 run on 5 hits, 6 Ks, 1 BB in 8 innings taking the win. He did give up a number of solid hits, but luckily they were hit right at my teammates who were able to handle it and save my SP's bacon. Also, because he pitched well and went 8 innings, he did get 4 plate appearances but unfortunately he was 0-4 at the plate striking out twice and not really getting solid contact on the other two attempts. But he is a pitcher and his contact and power attributes are capped out at 35 so I don't really expect too much out of him as long as I don't swing at pitches out of the strike zone (which unfortunately wasn't the case for one of the strike outs).

2) The other game was with my AA SS in the Giants organization where I played only this players plate appearances, base running and field appearances and he went 2-4 at the plate knocking in a couple of RBIs (and it was a pretty high scoring game, but most of the results were simmed).

I play with Directional hitting and Classic pitching both with the strike zone turned off and pitch types turned off. I also play with manual fielding, one button throwing when I field and auto base running on the "All Star" difficulty levels (meaning my MLB SP is actually playing on the HoF difficulty level while the AA guys is at the Veteran level) and I honestly do not think this patch had much of a difference in either game. Both games played very similar to all the other RTTS games I have played. The pitcher is real hit and miss since he is still in his rookie season in late September (he now has 10 MLB starts) as while he did very good in this game, he never lasted more than 4 or 5 innings in his last 3 starts (pitching well in most innings, but then falling apart in the 4th or 5th inning and getting pulled from the game by the manager). However there was one hit that my AA SS player got last night that might have been influenced by the patch. You see while I am getting better the more I play, I still have a bad habit of swinging at low offspeed pitches especially when I have 2 strikes against me. However with one of my hits with the AA SS, he went fishing for a low pitch and he made contact for a single over the pitchers head and landing before the CF could catch it and there was just something about this hit that was unlike any other low hit I have had in the past. Hard to explain, but it was just unlike anything I had seen before. My immediate reaction was "why am I swinging, oh wait look it worked, but it shouldn't have worked, that pitch was low". Once again I use Directional hitting, not Zone and perhaps it is just a placebo? But perhaps there is something in the SDS hitting code that also allowed an invisible Directional PCI to also be able to hit low pitches like what the patch now allows in Zone hitting? I don't know. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary with my Braves SP when he threw low in the zone trying to get them fishing for 3rd strikes. It could be a placebo.

[Armor and Sword]

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.

Yes. I am. Sinking liners, more launch angle hits on lower pitches in the zone. So now with the right hitters with the right ratings you can lift up below the knee cap strikes that typically resulted in choppers and easy ground balls. I have seen a slight uptick (meaning they were already in the game) in down the line corner doubles which look beautiful. Also great looking bleeders and bloops.

Keep in mind my settings:

HOF/HOF Classic Pitching/Directional Hitting

Auto Fielding/manual non metered button throwing

OF Fielder Speed 3 and INF Reaction 3

Which in my opinion and game experience this cycle opens the world for your hit variety in ways I have never seen on this game. Absolute amazing cocktail coupled with pure default sliders on hitting except solid hits at 4. You know my deal from my slider thread. I am practically at default this year except those key changes (I also modify my base runner speed and steal success by one click down and up respectively).

Amazing game man. I am blown away this year. And you were not a fan of 17.....and this is a far more refined version of 17. The ball physics are simply a joy this year. And the new tagging system and catcher throw urgency....just great stuff.

[tessl]

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.

[countryboy]

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

Yes. I am. Sinking liners, more launch angle hits on lower pitches in the zone. So now with the right hitters with the right ratings you can lift up below the knee cap strikes that typically resulted in choppers and easy ground balls. I have seen a slight uptick (meaning they were already in the game) in down the line corner doubles which look beautiful. Also great looking bleeders and bloops.

Keep in mind my settings:

HOF/HOF Classic Pitching/Directional Hitting

Auto Fielding/manual non metered button throwing

OF Fielder Speed 3 and INF Reaction 3

Which in my opinion and game experience this cycle opens the world for your hit variety in ways I have never seen on this game. Absolute amazing cocktail coupled with pure default sliders on hitting except solid hits at 4. You know my deal from my slider thread. I am practically at default this year except those key changes (I also modify my base runner speed and steal success by one click down and up respectively).

Amazing game man. I am blown away this year. And you were not a fan of 17.....and this is a far more refined version of 17. The ball physics are simply a joy this year. And the new tagging system and catcher throw urgency....just great stuff.

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.

The only change I made this year was I moved up to Legend after playing HoF for many many years. I love it. There is no cpu boosts or anything like that, just good ol fashioned baseball by an AI that learns patterns more quickly and is more likely to punish mistake pitches. And as crazy as it sounds, I walk more on Legend than I did on HoF, partly because I think the AI is smarter in recognizing batter, situation and who's due up.

MLB '18 is by far the best baseball video game I've ever played.