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[gotigers15]

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Last year I noticed a number of times the CPU decided for you that you should 'stop' at a base instead of trying to leg out an extra bag. You could mash R1 all you wanted and you would still pause and invariably get thrown out by the smallest of margins which just made it feel like it decided to limit you.

The game would also go into pickoff mode where you couldn't take a leadoff step without getting another attempt. You'd have to let them throw to the plate before it seemed to let you leadoff again.

I've read where you guys noted ropes down the line were easy doubles now... guess I'm wondering about the fluidity and pitcher/batter interactions.

And since I haven't personally given my thanks, I want to be sure all involved know how much I appreciate the time and effort you invested in helping refine our game into the best it can be.

R1 retreats all runners, FWIW.

[mike75]

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"CPU decided for you that you should 'stop' at a base instead of trying to leg out an extra bag."

Yes it would be great if the CPU would not do that!!

Wonder if this was fixed?

[Crash Davis]

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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

It was supposed to go from gray to blue.... owell it was kinda confirmed in the one video I saw they were still gray...

[cmc2of3]

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R1 retreats all runners, FWIW.

Sorry -- I almost exclusively play RTTS. In that, R1 was leadoff/next base, R2 was steal, and L1 was go back.

No idea what the 'main' controls are. I know there were differences.

[AlexBrady]

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Was the Show team able to fix Jimmy Rollins' stance?

Anyhow, all of this sounds incredible. The Chicago ivy growing and the pitch breaks being accurate is going to be awesome.

[jim416]

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Last year I noticed a number of times the CPU decided for you that you should 'stop' at a base instead of trying to leg out an extra bag. You could mash R1 all you wanted and you would still pause and invariably get thrown out by the smallest of margins which just made it feel like it decided to limit you.

The game would also go into pickoff mode where you couldn't take a leadoff step without getting another attempt. You'd have to let them throw to the plate before it seemed to let you leadoff again.

I've read where you guys noted ropes down the line were easy doubles now... guess I'm wondering about the fluidity and pitcher/batter interactions.

I can actually say I never noticed the things in the first two paragraphs. I do know I could mess up running like a drunken sailor on my own until I got used to the controls, but that was a user issue for me.

I can't praise enough what I saw in the pitcher batter aspects of the game. The ropes down the line. I'm not saying all of them are easy, because they have worked so much on tweaking all the issues. It depends on the outfielders, but last year they flat out weren't there unless the ball bounced off a wall away from the outfielder. I can tell you this, on manual field, I had my guy going for some fly balls and I just knew that I might not get to it where last year outfielders tracked down way too many flyballs. I took a great screen of Soriano just missing catching a fly ball down the line at Wrigley and hope that one gets posted.

[poster]

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I can't believe they got the real life ivy growth throughout the year at Wrigley! Small "little things" like that amaze me. Glad to know there is a big Cub fan working on the team. Also nice to see the changes they made to Carlos and D Wright. Thanks Pared and Chris.

Thanks to everyone who went and has given and will give us more info. This is truly awesome as we wait for the game. Also thanks to everyone at SCEA for making this great game. Their level of baseball detail and dedication is second to none.

[cmc2of3]

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I can actually say I never noticed the things in the first two paragraphs. I do know I could mess up running like a drunken sailor on my own until I got used to the controls, but that was a user issue for me.

I can't praise enough what I saw in the pitcher batter aspects of the game. The ropes down the line. I'm not saying all of them are easy, because they have worked so much on tweaking all the issues. It depends on the outfielders, but last year they flat out weren't there unless the ball bounced off a wall away from the outfielder. I can tell you this, on manual field, I had my guy going for some fly balls and I just knew that I might not get to it where last year outfielders tracked down way too many flyballs. I took a great screen of Soriano just missing catching a fly ball down the line at Wrigley and hope that one gets posted.

Thanks Jim. But I screwed up my question. Meant pitcher/runner interactions.

The lovely thing about a young family -- doesn't matter what time you get to go to bed, the kids get you up when they're ready. Need more sleep.

[mike75]

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I can actually say I never noticed the things in the first two paragraphs. I do know I could mess up running like a drunken sailor on my own until I got used to the controls, but that was a user issue for me.

I can't praise enough what I saw in the pitcher batter aspects of the game. The ropes down the line. I'm not saying all of them are easy, because they have worked so much on tweaking all the issues. It depends on the outfielders, but last year they flat out weren't there unless the ball bounced off a wall away from the outfielder. I can tell you this, on manual field, I had my guy going for some fly balls and I just knew that I might not get to it where last year outfielders tracked down way too many flyballs. I took a great screen of Soriano just missing catching a fly ball down the line at Wrigley and hope that one gets posted.

Jim can you really tell a difference between all the fielders as far as Speed,Arm strength and who can cover more ground?

In 08 to me everyone seem almost the same.

This was something that EA Sports Tony La russa baseball did so well! And it really added a lot more strategy to the game.

In Tony La russa baseball some player had a gun for an arm and others were very weak! And it really made a difference in the gameplay.

[Skyboxer]

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One definite thing I noticed with hitting, and this is just the way I played. Last year I would be late on 80% of my swings. As a righty I'd foul tons of balls down the right field line, same as a lefty, but down the left field line.

It all felt different in 09 and I wasn't late on stuff. You can pick up the pitched ball a lot better. I was letting balls go that were out of the zone (not always, of course, and Mr. Manage-Only Knight swung at everything), but also beware as the pitch breaks are really mucho better this year.

When Nem and I were striking each other out on curveballs and change ups we'd just look at each other, smile and say..."ooooooooooh yeah".

Music to my ears Jim. I am the same way with '08. Just can't seem to pick the ball up quickly enough. I've gotten better but something whether the depth perception or something always hade a slightly a day late and a dollar short.
So I'm happy to hear you say it's better now...

[sask3m]

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Jim, one more for you, the screen shots you talk about can we save them to a usb stick?

[jim416]

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Thanks Jim. But I screwed up my question. Meant pitcher/runner interactions.

The lovely thing about a young family -- doesn't matter what time you get to go to bed, the kids get you up when they're ready. Need more sleep.

Pickoffs? Nem commented one time, "nice to see a quicker move to first". That kind of stuff? To tell you the truth, didn't pay that much attention to that part. Maybe one of the other guys will chime in. I know their planes aren't scheduled to land in NY until like 6 pm EST, then they have to drive home, so they'll be on later tonight.

[SoxChamp]

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Seriously though, you see it, for example, when Kevin Youkilis comes to the plate. There are some others but he stuck out as completely obvious. He just seems a little too exaggerated when he does his shoulder shrugs and foot movements. Slightly too quick... you'll see when the game releases.

Again, they are limited but still there.

Kevin Youkilis is exaggerated. His real life stance is ridiculous...or is it 'ridikilis'....so I suppose a little exaggeration won't bother me if it brings him to life. I've always thought that guy was a dope. No offense, Sox fans.

[tree3five]

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Last year I noticed a number of times the CPU decided for you that you should 'stop' at a base instead of trying to leg out an extra bag. You could mash R1 all you wanted and you would still pause and invariably get thrown out by the smallest of margins which just made it feel like it decided to limit you.

I used to have a problem here, if you HOLD down R1 right before he rounds the base, there will be no hesitation. For instance when I know I hit a sure double in the gap, I am holding R1 in right out of the box. Hope this helps.

[The Bimmer]

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I used Daniel Cabrera in a game, new Washington pitcher. The first four balls I threw in the game were.....balls. That's Cabrera. (note: I used CLASSIC pitching/all visual aids off).

Thanks for the impressions Jim. Is the CPU pitcher still throwing 2 strikes in a row 99% of the time in 3-0 counts. Will we have to be ajusting sliders here? Thanks