The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

[Eski33]

Re: The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

I forgot to mention:

1) Ability to take pictures / videos (SCEA has to get in the game with online stuff)

2) Others have mentioned a 2K-like area to post pics, unlock items, etc. I agree. Call it The Clubhouse that you can deck out with photos and a Blu-Ray player on a large scree Sony TV where you can view your favorite replays

3) Online Team Play -- This is the future

4) Flags that move in regards to wind speed and direction (flags current wave the same direction each game)

5) Field conditions: Wet following rain will impact footing in outfield

6) Rain outs: Let a notification come up during season play that a game is rained out and rescheduled as a day-night double header AND allow player to skip rain outs as needed

7) Rain delays and impacts on pitchers

8) TROPHIES

9) Record books

10) Pre-game batting practice (optional)

11) Outside stadium and multiple fly-in shots during pre-game

[AUTiger1]

Re: The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

I remember the old Triple Play 97 game and one of the coolest things I loved about that game was they had the real outside of the stadiums and there would be a fly in with the singing of the nation athem. It was awesome.

[Scooter3]

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SCEA if you're thinking about adding first names and nicknames in 09' consider adding the following to your first name database:

Cal, Boog, Fernando, Tippy, Wade, Dom, Clete, Rabbit, Lefty, Dutch, Dazzy, Whitey, Nellie, Skeeter, Smoky, Stubby, Sparky, Herb, Mickey, Bubba, vic, Buddy, Pop Boy, Mudcat, Harvey, Rusty, Norm, Goose, Chief, Dizzy, School Boy, Woody, Bobo, Kirby, Max, Vida, Rube, Roberto, Lloyd, Red, Dusty, Wes, Stu, Peanuts, Tug, Hack, Rip, Jumbo, Gus, Kiki, Eppa, Connie, Vern, Preacher, Pepper, Wally, Curt, Duke, Maury, Dixie, Clem, Orel, Felipe, Jesus...

SCEA please consider adding these names to your FIRST NAME DATABASE...


bump: Just a quick look see for our Developers...I would love to see these nicknames in the first name slot in 09'...

Scooter...

[Eski33]

Re: The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

I remember the old Triple Play 97 game and one of the coolest things I loved about that game was they had the real outside of the stadiums and there would be a fly in with the singing of the nation athem. It was awesome.

That was pretty sweet but the introductions on The Show are much better. I would like to see them add multiple fly-by views of the stadiums so the intros are different. The national anthems would also be an awesome touch. That is one sport that the national anthem stands out. It would also be awesome if they played "God Bless America" for the 7th inning stretch at Yankee Stadium.

I also hope that they add weather so if it is raining you can see the tarp on the field during the pre-game intro....

[AUTiger1]

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I have always wanted rain delays in games. Than depending on how long they were you having to make a decision to keep your pitcher in the game or bring in a new pitcher. Just little details like that.

I don't remember what game it was but there was a game where you could actually see the guys warming up in the bullpen and there were actually guys in the bullpen area. Also full benches instead just a few guys. I thought it was awesome they had the real manager and hitting and pitching coaches but maybe expand on that. But at least the 1st and 3rd base coaches had their real jersey numbers. Also be able to hire old players that retire to your coaching staff.

[Tommyklaid]

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Oh, one more thing please offer stirrup socks in sock selection options...

Scooter...




Scooter....love ya bud!
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[Scooter3]

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Oh, one more thing please offer stirrup socks in sock selection options...

Scooter...




Scooter....love ya bud!
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[zippy2212]

Re: The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

My wish list is simple. Number 1 is essential and the rest I would just like to see.

1) Uniform Selection in Season/Franchise (I love this game but if this isn't done I will be very disappointed no matter what else they do.)

2) I would like a new Season mode that gives you MLB, AAA and AA (singe A if they so choose) and if they want to be generous let you hire your manager, pitching coach, etc. Basically all baseball/GM options from the franchise without having to worry about all the VP/non baseball stuff. (Transportation, etc.)

3) 40 man rosters for ST and Sept. (No explanation needed)

4) Better contract options. This includes real contracts, waivers, rule 5, arbitration, not being able to trade signed free agents until June, signing extensions in season, etc.

5a) Arguing calls. Allow us to choose not just randomly have a player argue a call at first. This really is a big part of baseball and should be added! Basically just rip off MVP 05. Press a button to argue. The more you press it the better chance you get tossed.

5b) Suspensions. It would awesome if you did go nuts arguing and got tossed if they incorporated in a suspension. You get to set your line ups but once the game starts you are done. CPU does all pitching changes and pinch hitting.

6) Bullpen and bench players. Show the players and coaches on the benches. There should be at least the manager, pitching coach, hitting coach, bench coach and all starting pitchers and bench players.

That's it for now. I'm sure I will have others later.

[vinny_b]

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Sorry if this has already been put in here but I would really like to see it be cold in April and then in late September and October in places like Chicago, Boston, etc.....and have the players wear long sleeves, see their breath, pitchers blowing on their hands to warm them up etc.

best post of the thread.

and add:


Rain delays (with tarp being rolled out)

additional cosmetic options to RTS (including eye black)

ability to edit RTS players (including uniform numbers)

improve dynamics of camera during actual gameplay & replays (note: in the 06 and 07 editions, the 3D elements of the stadium were 'showed off' better by the camera, as in the towering fly foul balls behind home plate and on HR's)

[bodhiball]

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i know its WAY too late, and its also been covered in various ways...but after watching the postseason, I need to wish and hope that its either been done or that SCEA will listen and make some changes to the way the playoffs are presented.

It is simply a different game come October. Everything is louder, more intense, each play critical. I want to feel this when playing. Not to mention I want to feel rewarded for getting there. Aside from them mentioning the playoffs from time to time, everything else feels like a regular season game....so some suggestions:

Cold weather: Maybe see the players breath, fans bundled up, cold weather gear options.

Bunting and banners: At least, please add something to the stadiums. Bunting around the walls, maybe the logos painted on the grass.

Presentation: Change it up a bit. Add the playoff logos to the replay screen that fades in and out, maybe send it to a sideline voice for info from the dugouts, make a bigger deal with the commentary.

Fans: Special crowd shots in playoff games, tense fans, celebrating, disappointed, maybe coming into the stadium completely pumped up and decked out in team colors! Absolutely INSANELY loud crowds, waving towels (in certain stadiums) chants, waves, everything. Make them really come alive in the playoffs. I want to barely be able to hear the commentary when I have 2 strikes and 2 outs in the top of the ninth at home with a one run lead in game 7! They should be standing and yelling at the top of their lungs!

Celebration: Make this go on forever. We can always hit the x button! I want to see a lot of jumping around, player award presentations, fan shots, depressed losing team shots, replays, replays from the whole series, commentary, more player celebration shots! Blow this up! We played 162 to get here!

I am sure there are more....but this is what came to mind!

[mike75]

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i know its WAY too late, and its also been covered in various ways...but after watching the postseason, I need to wish and hope that its either been done or that SCEA will listen and make some changes to the way the playoffs are presented.

It is simply a different game come October. Everything is louder, more intense, each play critical. I want to feel this when playing. Not to mention I want to feel rewarded for getting there. Aside from them mentioning the playoffs from time to time, everything else feels like a regular season game....so some suggestions:

Cold weather: Maybe see the players breath, fans bundled up, cold weather gear options.

Bunting and banners: At least, please add something to the stadiums. Bunting around the walls, maybe the logos painted on the grass.

Presentation: Change it up a bit. Add the playoff logos to the replay screen that fades in and out, maybe send it to a sideline voice for info from the dugouts, make a bigger deal with the commentary.

Fans: Special crowd shots in playoff games, tense fans, celebrating, disappointed, maybe coming into the stadium completely pumped up and decked out in team colors! Absolutely INSANELY loud crowds, waving towels (in certain stadiums) chants, waves, everything. Make them really come alive in the playoffs. I want to barely be able to hear the commentary when I have 2 strikes and 2 outs in the top of the ninth at home with a one run lead in game 7! They should be standing and yelling at the top of their lungs!

Celebration: Make this go on forever. We can always hit the x button! I want to see a lot of jumping around, player award presentations, fan shots, depressed losing team shots, replays, replays from the whole series, commentary, more player celebration shots! Blow this up! We played 162 to get here!

I am sure there are more....but this is what came to mind!

I want all of this bad!!!

[green94]

Re: The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

i know its WAY too late, and its also been covered in various ways...but after watching the postseason, I need to wish and hope that its either been done or that SCEA will listen and make some changes to the way the playoffs are presented.

It is simply a different game come October. Everything is louder, more intense, each play critical. I want to feel this when playing. Not to mention I want to feel rewarded for getting there. Aside from them mentioning the playoffs from time to time, everything else feels like a regular season game....so some suggestions:

Cold weather: Maybe see the players breath, fans bundled up, cold weather gear options.

Bunting and banners: At least, please add something to the stadiums. Bunting around the walls, maybe the logos painted on the grass.

Presentation: Change it up a bit. Add the playoff logos to the replay screen that fades in and out, maybe send it to a sideline voice for info from the dugouts, make a bigger deal with the commentary.

Fans: Special crowd shots in playoff games, tense fans, celebrating, disappointed, maybe coming into the stadium completely pumped up and decked out in team colors! Absolutely INSANELY loud crowds, waving towels (in certain stadiums) chants, waves, everything. Make them really come alive in the playoffs. I want to barely be able to hear the commentary when I have 2 strikes and 2 outs in the top of the ninth at home with a one run lead in game 7! They should be standing and yelling at the top of their lungs!

Celebration: Make this go on forever. We can always hit the x button! I want to see a lot of jumping around, player award presentations, fan shots, depressed losing team shots, replays, replays from the whole series, commentary, more player celebration shots! Blow this up! We played 162 to get here!

I am sure there are more....but this is what came to mind!

Yeah, great post. Separate playoff atmosphere from a regular season game is a must.

[wsu_gb23]

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Yeah, great post. Separate playoff atmosphere from a regular season game is a must.

Also, it would be great to see regular season atmosphere....for example, when the Cubs come to Milwaukee there seems to be as many Cubs fans as Brewers fans....make this noticeable....big rivalry games should yield more excitement in the stadium....

[mike75]

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I want to be able to play on a wet and muddy field with rain coming down like in last night World Series game

This would be really fun in MLB 09 The Show!

Weather is a must have for MLB The Show!

GO PHILLIES!!!

[jewcandy1981]

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Just to relist what was said above:

"I would like a new Season mode that gives you MLB, AAA and AA (singe A if they so choose) and if they want to be generous let you hire your manager, pitching coach, etc. Basically all baseball/GM options from the franchise without having to worry about all the VP/non baseball stuff. (Transportation, etc.)

Better contract options. This includes real contracts, waivers, rule 5, arbitration, not being able to trade signed free agents until June, signing extensions in season, etc."

These should be in, I like the idea of all of the GM stuff but not the transportation, food prices, etc. Its fun for a bit but then it drags on.

And the contracts options are a must (or should be). 5 and 10 rights for no tade clauses etc. Similar to NBA 2K which now has bird rights.