Community Preview Answer Discussion Thread.

**Pared** · 01-31-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally posted by Cubfan

So that new pitching meter got you Pared.

Nah, that wasn't it, but the break on the pitches in the default batting camera angle was KILLER. SO HARD to pick them up... then I switched to the angled view and it felt like I could read them better.

The breaks are very similar to MVP in that the ball appears to stay level then drops out of the zone.

The batter-pitcher experience is just all around SUPERB. Much props to Brian_SCEA who really hit a walk-off grand slam with this one. It's amazing. I had a game, runners on first and third with one out... the CPU kept pounding the ball low in the zone, trying to get the ground ball for the DP. It would even go up in the zone trying to keep you off balance... the level of complexity is amazing. Again... Brian_SCEA... you da man!

I do want to add that the entire team was such a blast just to hang out with and talk to. Many thanks to all of them and it was a pleasure meeting all of you.

Cubs fans should love this: Zambrano didn't have the correct glove height when starting his windup. I pointed this out and it should be addressed before final build! Also, David Wright's stance will be addressed as well. Mets fans should love his minor changes!

**Russell_SCEA** · 01-31-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally posted by Knight165

What he's saying is....it's brown in early April.....gets patchy green a few weeks later.....and then turns a beautiful green for the summer.

....oh and the batter's eye section got some major loving. I spoke to one of the stadium guys....who is also a big Cubs fan. He's going to get even more fixes in for future versions.

Another great note.
When the CPU rests players....it will now re-work the lineup.
No more seeing Wilson Betimet hitting third in the lineup when Alex Rodriguez got a day off. HUGE!

(thanks Kolbe)

M.K.
Knight165

And the team just got that in the game a day or two ago

**Knight165** · 01-31-2009, 04:44 AM

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Mike75..

You wanted to know how much power the PS3 uses when running The Show?....I found out these last two days. 110%:wink:

Were nicknames and first names added? Yes..and yes. You can now choose a first name and last name for the game in the editor.

Did they change/add the commentary. Yes.....and there is specific playoff/W.S. commentary added
...also Opening Day and the playoff games...the stadiums are dressed. LOOKS GREAT. Logos and bunting.

The saved game no catchers mitt glitch. Fixed

Confidence bars disappearing. Fixed

M.K.
Knigh165

**NumberOneRB** · 01-31-2009, 04:50 AM

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OK, EVERYBODY NEEDS TO STOP TALKING. I'm starting to get WAY too excited to see this game in action and hearing about all this great stuff isn't helping any, haha. I'm a Sox fan through and through, but to hear that they got the Wrigley ivy to grow over the course of the early season is downright BANANAS. If they tweaked the fielding throws in any way to help differentiate the strength behind throws, along with greatly improving the batting stances and pitcher follow-throughs, I'm just going to go ahead and ignore 2k9 from now on and and focus 100% on this game.

**Ktulu** · 01-31-2009, 04:52 AM

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Over the years I've been excited in advance of a lot of games, but this is a whole 'nother level.

It's nice to see developers focus on adding what the fans want (even if I don't always agree with what that is

) instead of adding gimmicky features that look good as bullet points on the back of the box.

**Pared** · 01-31-2009, 04:57 AM

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Guys,

Do not mistake our comments for hype or anything else... we just had a lot of fun with the game and we're solely answering your questions. Just a little friendly disclaimer.

On a slightly negative note, I do not feel there were enough errors by default. I did not touch the sliders because I wanted to solely focus on the core engine "out of the box" but Nem can fill you in on the impact of the sliders.

Guys if you've PMed me, I'll answer your questions here. You guys blew up my PM box. If anything, please use the comment section on my arena. Thanks.

**Cubfan** · 01-31-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally posted by Russell_SCEA

And the team just got that in the game a day or two ago

Wow such a impressive little thing to add to a video game. Bunch of hard working die hard baseball fans work for SCEA.

**Knight165** · 01-31-2009, 05:03 AM

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Weather? No real weather(as far as precip) You will get clear skys, cloudy skies and overcast. The tempature will also matter.

On a related note...pitchers will wear the jackets on colder days...the long sleeves will also be worn on colder days...but some players will never wear them.

Beachballs toned down? Yes

Will the chalk lines fade down the bases as well as batters box? Yes.

Rogers Centre? fixed the panels that were blue to gray.

M.K.
Knight165

**ericjwm** · 01-31-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally posted by Russell_SCEA

And the team just got that in the game a day or two ago

Amazing, you guys are something else!

**nemesis04** · 01-31-2009, 05:10 AM

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Hi guys!

Here are the sliders for 09:

User:
Contact
Power
Timing
Fouls
Solid Hits (New)
Starter Stamina
Reliver s
Stamina
Pitcher Control
Pitcher Consistency

CPU
Contact
Power
Timing
Fouls
Solid Hits (New)
Starter Stamina
Reliver Stamina
Pitcher Control
Pitcher Consistency
Strike Frequency
Manager Hook
Pickoffs

Global
Pitch Speed
Fielding Errors
Throwing errors
Fielder Run Speed
Fielder Reaction
Fielder arm strength
Baserunner speed
Baserunner Steal ability
Baserunner Steal frequency
Wind

The total number of clicks is different this year. From default (middle) you can move the slider 5 clicks either way. It looks like each click is the equivalent of two last year. From the way the game played in its current state we will not need to spend much time sliding. Brian did an excelent job tuning the game in its current default state.

As you can see from the list that the sliders were streamlined. Some were cut basically because they did not work or worked against one another. After playing a good junk of games on Legend and Hof, the game is tight!

**bcruise** · 01-31-2009, 05:21 AM

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Pitch count slider is no more, eh? I see what you mean by streamlining though - several combinations of those sliders could potentially create the same effect of that one.

Thanks for the list Nem, and the others for the boatload of info!

**ericjwm** · 01-31-2009, 05:23 AM

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Honestly, I won't miss the pitch count slider. Didn't seem like it did very much, at least for me.

**Pared** · 01-31-2009, 05:47 AM

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Last one for me and I'm outta here:

All Star teams are not editable.

I know someone asked that so I just want to answer it. Gotta get some sleep for a long day of flying tomorrow.

Enjoy the information fellas.

**Cubfan** · 01-31-2009, 05:57 AM

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Thanks again Pared have a safe flight home. Welcome back to the cold and snow.

**Chris_SCEA_Sports** · 01-31-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by Pared

Last one for me and I'm outta here:

Let's see here...

Have Wright fix his gloves after a swing and miss. Check.
Fix Johan Santana. Check.
Higher hands, elbows in, glove straight for Zambrano. Check.

Can I go home now, Pared?

Chris

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