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[quote=Knight165;2039138090
dorismary...you can play any game on the schedule...but I'm pretty sure not ALL games on the schedule.
Sorry.
M.K.
Knight165[/quote]
Ok so if you have a 1pm and a 3pm and play 1pm 3pms will get simmed but a 4 pm may get in ?
Will see
Thanks again to all of you, you did a great job !
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I can't believe all the info you guys are giving us. You guys all deserve a standing
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Knight,
Are all the managers and coaches accurate this year? Does the pitching coach come out when you do a mound visit just to settle your pitcher down?OREGON STATE BEAVERS 2007 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPSComment
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Knight, you put me at ease. I was afraid that elite players would go through waivers and claimed by another team. I rented FOM and Torii Hunter was waived and claimed by the Yanks. I immediately hopped into my vehicle (without warming it up) and took it back to blockbuster for credit. That just about did it for me. Looks like i can be at peace now. Also, its Feb. guys.
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Two questions: Does the CPU IF/OF shift this year -- left, right, come in, play shallow, guard lines, etc? And I mean other than the extreme right 'Ortiz/Giambi' shift. Also, did they add new player ratings? I'm specifically wondering if pitchers' versus L and R pitch ratings are finally in the game? Thanks guys.Last edited by baa7; 02-01-2009, 07:20 AM.Comment
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Hi Guys,
Okay I did some Jethro Bodine 6th grade math and heres how it breaks down off your info MK.
At best we will only be able 3 games a day ,that is if the schedule has a early day game one at 4pm and a late night game or it will be overlapped and get simmed ?
And another question what if both of your 2 controlled hu teams play at the same time ? one gets simmed
that doesnt sound good 
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well lthis should be fun see if they are right... cause every year they hahve said.. "ai is going to be able to adjust dont get into pitching patterns" ... hmmhmm... well we will see and i will be reporting on this here for sure when the game comes out...all i have to say is that if it does i may be screwed lolLegend
I must say that I walked away very impressed with the amount of work that went into this level. The game gives you a great sense of which teams you will have an up hill battle against as opposed to the ones you feel can be taken early on in the game. Strategy, strategy, strategy.......did I mention strategy? As we know, baseball is a thinking mans game. Sure you have to hit, throw, catch and run but knowing what to do before actually performing these tasks is often the difference between success and failure. This is no different here in the show, I will admit I was a little nonchalant at first with some of my decision making and the CPU thoroughly exploited and punished me for it. Of course this was at the expense of numerous developers standing behind me watching but it was all good!
In some sort of way I view pitching and hitting like a poker game. Each side is trying to figure the other without tipping their hand as to what they have or don't have. It is very important not to establish patterns when pitching or hitting on this level. For example if you are pitching and had success against a batter the first time don't expect to follow the same routine the next time. Strong hitters adjust very quickly and before you know it your pitcher is hanging his head down because he just got torched. Pitcher confidence is important in keeping things together. Use your mound visits to settle down pitchers or to stall while your reliever is trying to get ready. One thing I learned early was to be proactive with your bullpen. They cannot be an after thought as far as getting warm because things can fall apart extremely fast later in the game.
Then there is the other side, the hitting. If you swing at junk, the CPU pitcher will oblige and continue to throw junk until you can prove you have the eye and willpower to lay off. It is more important than ever to try to get to those hitter's counts. This is where the hitter is rewarded with golden opportunities for the extra base hits. To note, there are some great extra base hits in this game. The variety of PULLED hits will impress! Play the bases smart, The cpu does not mess around and will make you pay for being greedy. The cpu will also come up gunning from the outfield to home so you have been warned!
Pitching and hitting are not enough, you need some solid "D" in the field. You can definitely see the work that went into the fielding. The routes that you and the CPU players take are a thing of beauty. Balls that are hit over your head and the ones that split the outfielders need to be collected quickly and sent to your cut off men to gun down those aggressive cpu runners. The CPU will push it on the base paths and will capitalize when you try to throw home from the outfield with other runners on base. One thing I would like to mention is many complained that the fielder would run by the ball without making any attempts. There are now animations that show the fielder reaching for the ball. You still will miss them if you try that route but it looks good when you miss now
.The hot corner is definitely on fire his year. Balls will get smoked down the third base line this year and while your third baseman is picking himself and his jock off the dirt, you have a runner on second, so guard those lines. Especially late in the game!
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Was that A-Rod Or Jeter making those throws?True but they were not the worst team. I chose my #2 starter and their #1 starter. They played tough.
Played the Phillies was down 7-2 came back to tie 7-7 only to lose 8-7.
Pissed away a 5-0 lead to Cleveland in the bottom of the 8th. Those damn throws in the dirt that the first baseman could not scoop up!
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What about little things. Have you guys noticed any? For example, maybe chewing gum, blowing bubbles, or how about some foul balls off the shins, spitting, foul tips to the catcher's mask or umpires chest, manager ejections, well...ya know wat i mean.
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I heard they had a pretty good one of the catcher getting hit in the marbles and the ump calling time
also some animations that cause less wild pitches .
Sorry if you already read this
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So far my biggest "letdowns" are:
*No franchise score ticker
*Transportation being incorporated into franchise mode still
*No waiver wire trades
Damn, I'm nitpicky...lol
Great job guys. And thanks, you've made a 28 day month feel like 50. Way to go guys.
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I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(
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