MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

**fishepa** · 02-08-2009, 11:08 PM

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

Originally posted by slickkill77

The phillies pitching coach had a black head and white hands???

I saw that too, I assume that will be fixed.

**kennyacid** · 02-08-2009, 11:09 PM

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

I am having 2 much fun with this demo. I dont even play NBA 2k9 nomore lol

**Haggis** · 02-08-2009, 11:13 PM

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

Originally posted by EnigmaNemesis

Yeah, I dont think it being calibrated has anything to do with it (or would change anything if it is just this game). I think it is the HDMI versions and how they communicate with older models, or some TVs that dont have the same spec.

But that is just a guess, since I do not get that issue using component on the Dell 2407.

I don't know if the black bar issue has been answered yet, but you can go into the options under audio and video. You can adjust the vertical and horizontal around to fit the screen.

**Shinyhubcaps** · 02-08-2009, 11:14 PM

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There's a cutscene that talks about how Cole Hamels was near the top of the NL in ERA, but they show a stat overlay from 2007 (and he wasn't even on that list). I hope this will be fixed.

The game goes gold in a week, right? I'm sure it will be super awesome, but I hope all of the overlays are for 2008 (or whatever was the previous year or that year in Franchise and RTTS).

**Sport73** · 02-08-2009, 11:16 PM

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Reading the signs from the catcher is a little difficult, at least as someone who was never a professional pitcher, but I think it works like this:

1. The catcher will issue a number, 1 for the X pitch, 2 for the O, and so on in counter-clockwise order.

2. The catcher will make a 'patting' motion downward, the speed and 'distance' of which determine the height of the ball in the strike zone. Short taps for up high, mid-level motions for mid-height, and decidedly downward motions (with at least 4-6 inches of 'throw) for pitches low in the strike zone. These motions are relative to each pitch type, so a very short fast ball tap means HIGH, while the same relative motion for a curve-ball will be for a pitch that ends more in the middle of the zone (because no one throws a curve that hangs intentionally).

3. The catcher will then tap his left thigh, right thigh or none to show the inside/outside/middle location of the pitch.

4. Finally, if he wants you to be sure to throw a strike, he'll tap his mitt against the ground, as a way of saying (we need this pitch to get ahead in the count etc.).

In my testing, this appears to be the meaning behind the signals, and I have checked my accuracy by turning off all aids and guessing pitch location, then hitting R2 which has the catcher repeat his signal, and temporarily displays the pitch target. I'm right about 90% of the time now.

Can anyone else comment/confirm if this interpretation seems accurate?

Thanks,

**EnigmaNemesis** · 02-08-2009, 11:43 PM

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

Originally posted by Shinyhubcaps

There's a cutscene that talks about how Cole Hamels was near the top of the NL in ERA, but they show a stat overlay from 2007 (and he wasn't even on that list). I hope this will be fixed.

The game goes gold in a week, right? I'm sure it will be super awesome, but I hope all of the overlays are for 2008 (or whatever was the previous year or that year in Franchise and RTTS).

Aye, it was addressed a couple of days ago. The devs know. This is a 3 month old build I believe. So we can rest easy.

**metallidevils** · 02-08-2009, 11:56 PM

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I have a Samsung 32" HDTV, and I get the black bars as well. There's a 'stretch' option for the input, and that'll fill up the whole screen without distorting anything. I imagine it adds to the (already incredibly numerous) jagged edges, so I don't stretch it, and am stuck with the black border.

**johnnyg83** · 02-09-2009, 12:07 AM

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Man, I'm really struggling with hitting. I've played maybe 15 games ... most on legend and I can't get the timing down. I'm early on everything ... then I tell myself to wait a split second longer and it blows by me.

Using 1/4 Guess Pitch with coverage indicator.

**Rod_Carew29** · 02-09-2009, 12:12 AM

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I just had B.J. Upton rip a shot down the third base line...literally and into the corner for a double that just knocked The Bosox' Jon Lester out of the game....

Oh wait a sec! I'm playing The Show '08! hahahah

Originally posted by Alonzo

I lost another game on legend 5-1, but the best part was my double-flood. 3 doubles on 4 hits, all doubles wouldn't have happened in 08. 2 for Feliz were grounders along the 3B-line, they didn't reach the wall, but still easy doubles. Ibanez hit one right on the scoreboard in RF...and I finally scored a run without the need of a longball. sac-fly got the job done.

Hamels with an E and the 2 runs scored after that were unearned, they fixed that unearned/ER problem.

**Jdurg** · 02-09-2009, 12:18 AM

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I can't wait for the full game now. I just got two tickets to the new Yankee Stadium for the June 6th game versus the Rangers. Section 106, Row 16. AWESOME seats. When I get The Show, I'm going to sim a season up to that game, play on manage only mode, then look at replays from my seat to get an impression on what it will look like. I CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**~Guru~** · 02-09-2009, 12:34 AM

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

Originally posted by metallidevils

I have a Samsung 32" HDTV, and I get the black bars as well. There's a 'stretch' option for the input, and that'll fill up the whole screen without distorting anything. I imagine it adds to the (already incredibly numerous) jagged edges, so I don't stretch it, and am stuck with the black border.

there is the option on your remote to click on picture size therefore put it on Just Scan and go to the game and video options and stretch the screen...it will not distort it at all

**DickDalewood** · 02-09-2009, 12:36 AM

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Welp, finally won my first game!

Granted, I'm playing on Veteran, but I'm still proud

**humaca80** · 02-09-2009, 12:48 AM

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After playing many of demo 09 games, I really wish we had a new commentary guy. Too bad they didnt get harold reynolds instead of, or with vasgersian. That'd be awesome!

**humaca80** · 02-09-2009, 12:50 AM

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

Originally posted by ~Guru~

there is the option on your remote to click on picture size therefore put it on Just Scan and go to the game and video options and stretch the screen...it will not distort it at all

Guys, you really oughtta read this thread more thuroughly, there is an opting when you pause the game under Audio/Video Horizontal and vertical size can be adjusted

**wsu_gb23** · 02-09-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by humaca80

After playing many of demo 09 games, I really wish we had a new commentary guy. Too bad they didnt get harold reynolds instead of, or with vasgersian. That'd be awesome!

vasgersian is the best in the business....not a big reynolds fan....doesn't speak that clearly

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