MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[joejccva71]

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Oh well that is it!!!! I am cancelling my pre-order.

Umm not sure how to take that lol, but I have been a supporter of The Show in the short time I've been on the forums. I even traded in my 360 for a PS3 to get the game.

I was only pointing out a few things. Trust me I absolutely love the demo, and 08.

[slickkill77]

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Aki got thrown out of the game and I got to bring someone off of the bench. I was dissapointed that beaning 10 plus guys in a row didnt result in kaz getting thrown out. I wanted to see some other wind ups.

The defense is better but I am getting way to many random errors and double plays not happening because the 2b/ss won't throw the ball

[arichzona]

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Umm not sure how to take that lol, but I have been a supporter of The Show in the short time I've been on the forums. I even traded in my 360 for a PS3 to get the game.

I was only pointing out a few things. Trust me I absolutely love the demo, and 08.

just sarcasm my friend...

....point being that something this minor is what is pointed out as being odd is a very, VERY welcome "gripe."

[countryboy]

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I love this game, errr, demo...

[bengtc]

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I think I know why the check swings are more difficult this year. I could be way off lol but when playing on default sliders check swinging has been more difficult than last year. If you increase the pitch speed tho, check swinging works like it did last year. I think it is because this years version of the show slows down the pitch speed from last year thats why people say its easier to see the pitches. In last years game if you pressed x too early after the pitch is released NO MATTER how lightly you pressed the x button your batter would swing. And now in this years version the ball comes slower to the plate and people are used to last years pitch speed and when they tap x to check swing the ball hasnt traveled far enough from the pitcher to check and it is a full swing. So if you increase the pitch speed about 3 clicks check swings are easier to accomplish much like last years version. IDK if that all makes sense lol but the jist of it is that you increase pitch speed to make check swinging easier lol.

[sask3m]

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Ok, i've played a few games on hof now and i think i can say without any doubt that this years game has zone hitting in it. No longer can a person swing w/o using the L stick on pitches that aren't in the "plate coverage indicator" and expect to get any kind of decent contact or any contact for that matter.

ps: i hope scea has the hat giveaway this year cause i'm going to need one when playing this game, the DAMN sun keeps getting in my eyes, lol.

[DallasRocks]

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I played the heck out of '08 and '09 seems like it will be even better, I cannot wait until i get my Halos to the World Series(unless I play Boston lol)

[jim416]

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Ok, i've played a few games on hof now and i think i can say without any doubt that this years game has zone hitting in it. No longer can a person swing w/o using the L stick on pitches that aren't in the "plate coverage indicator" and expect to get any kind of decent contact or any contact for that matter.

Pssst.....Veteran level/sliders, lol. I think guys (me for one ) are going to be able to tweak the game to their liking, but you're right, higher levels are tough. I'm going to fool around Sunday (got a book signing tomorrow) on All Star/HOF and the sliders to see how much the sliders actually tweak the game for me.

[Scottdau]

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Pssst.....Veteran level/sliders, lol. I think guys (me for one ) are going to be able to tweak the game to their liking, but you're right, higher levels are tough. I'm going to fool around Sunday (got a book signing tomorrow) on All Star/HOF and the sliders to see how much the sliders actually tweak the game for me.

Where is your book signing at? Any ways sweet Demo. Can't wait for the game.

[sask3m]

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Pssst.....Veteran level/sliders, lol. I think guys (me for one ) are going to be able to tweak the game to their liking, but you're right, higher levels are tough. I'm going to fool around Sunday (got a book signing tomorrow) on All Star/HOF and the sliders to see how much the sliders actually tweak the game for me.

yeah i'm thinking i won't be in the HOF this year , but that sun, geez i can't see the ball coming when i'm batting and i can't see my outfielders icon, need a hat bad, lol.

[HustlinOwl]

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Does the umpire crew remain the same on the retail version?

[dmrich28]

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I can only speak for computer vs computer..

40 games, everything from 1-0 in 12 innings to 14-3 in 4 innings
an unbelievable amount of different plays.

Knight, I don't know you , but have used your rosters and all I know is I can't wait for you and others to do "your magic" with rosters etc..

WOW What a game!!..simply awesome Devs!

Dave

[mgoblue]

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Wow...just had a great 7 inning game. Hamels ended up with the win, Pedro Feliz (I think) got a walk off home run for me, it was intense. 1-0 game, both Kazmir and Hamels were filthy. So much fun.

[Knight165]

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I can only speak for computer vs computer..

40 games, everything from 1-0 in 12 innings to 14-3 in 4 innings
an unbelievable amount of different plays.

Knight, I don't know you , but have used your rosters and all I know is I can't wait for you and others to do "your magic" with rosters etc..

WOW What a game!!..simply awesome Devs!

Dave

Thanks.
I'll tell you what will be nice.
I don't think I'll have to touch one thing with the MLB players this year.
JUST MINORS!
I'm actually itchin' to get started.
Got some extra work to do...figuring out the correct option years as well as matching that to the proper potential(maybe one of these years they'll let me edit at least those two things!:wink:...you listening Big Man!)

M.K.
Knight165

[Shakedowncapo]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

I think I know why the check swings are more difficult this year. I could be way off lol but when playing on default sliders check swinging has been more difficult than last year. If you increase the pitch speed tho, check swinging works like it did last year. I think it is because this years version of the show slows down the pitch speed from last year thats why people say its easier to see the pitches. In last years game if you pressed x too early after the pitch is released NO MATTER how lightly you pressed the x button your batter would swing. And now in this years version the ball comes slower to the plate and people are used to last years pitch speed and when they tap x to check swing the ball hasnt traveled far enough from the pitcher to check and it is a full swing. So if you increase the pitch speed about 3 clicks check swings are easier to accomplish much like last years version. IDK if that all makes sense lol but the jist of it is that you increase pitch speed to make check swinging easier lol.

Dude, that actually makes a lot of sense. Last year the pitch would be on you so fast that check swinging had to be quickly. And last year if you try to check swing too early your player would swing(Especially on breaking balls)

So again, good thinking.