MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

[countryboy]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

I've played 3 games on default Legend and lost all 3 thus far. All 3 were Cards(me) vs Rays using the 1/3/5 starters.

I lost the first game 4-2, the 2nd game 11-0, and lost the final game 5-4 in 13 innings.

I screwed up the last game, had a runner on 2nd with no outs in the bottom of the 11th and Schumaker popped up the bunt and Navarro laid out to snag it and then gunned down Ryan at 2nd base.

Oh the and difference between the top tier pitchers and the lower tier pitchers is very noticable.

I am loving this level.

[phillyfan23]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

I'm playing in SD in may....and everyone has no sleeves except the 2 starting pitchers Blanton and Baek....

hopefully some others can confirm that the sleeves issue ins't broken, but it looks fine to me.

[jim416]

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Jim, do you know if this patch will tighten up the manual fielding problems people are seeing? How about the glitch when the ball hits the plate and all the fielders just freeze and don't move?

I don't know, but I'm sure the devs jumped right on the one about the ball off the plate.
We'll see.

[green94]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

I know there are fans of other teams at stadiums this year, do they make an impact as far as crowd noise is concerned?

[brunnoce]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

I'm playing in SD in may....and everyone has no sleeves except the 2 starting pitchers Blanton and Baek....

hopefully some others can confirm that the sleeves issue ins't broken, but it looks fine to me.

great to hear that...
like i thought maybe Guru just hit a bad weather day in LA ...
that can happen..i live in brazil and evan we get some cold nights now and than in the summer because of bad weather.

[clevelandsfinest]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

can i get some progressive field pics?

[JaFFiTh]

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Just wondering if auto fielding is included in the game (I'll be new to the game on tuesday) I don't like to control the fielders running, just their throws like in 2k and MVP series, just wondering if they got the same thing for this game as well.

[countryboy]

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not that I've noticed green. In fact, I think the crowd is less vibrant/vocal in the final build vs the demo. Maybe just me(under the weather..)

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

Just wondering if auto fielding is included in the game (I'll be new to the game on tuesday) I don't like to control the fielders running, just their throws like in 2k and MVP series, just wondering if they got the same thing for this game as well.

Yes, Auto field, manual throw, or Auto field, auto throw.

[JaFFiTh]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

Yes, Auto field, manual throw, or Auto field, auto throw.

Awesome.. now i don't have to wonder if it does or not.. just the way I want it! 2 more days for me to spend $400-500! (ya gotta get the ps3 as well)

[TNKNGM]

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how did you end up getting it?

Another user on the boards here lives in NY, he used to live in RI and was coming to visit friends and his parents. He picked up a few copies of the game and met up with myself and a couple others.

The extra money he made covered his purchase of the game. Fair deal that worked out for all involved.

I don't think you'll find it in RI until release day

[green94]

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not that I've noticed green. In fact, I think the crowd is less vibrant/vocal in the final build vs the demo. Maybe just me(under the weather..)

Hmm, weird.

Anyone experiment with the AI lineup changes in Franchise mode, specifically after injuries?

[mrj513]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

- Is there a franchise news/headline tracker like 2K's MLB.COM where I can read things about my franchise and also the MLB on a day to day basis with pictures as well?

- I've seen pics of a Tony Gwyn statue outside of Petco Park in San Diego, is there something like this shown for each team outside the stadium prior to a franchise game.?

- How does the CPU handle the trading of star players?

- How does the CPU handle free agent signings?

- Is there a GM aspect of the franchise mode where I can change ticket prices, transportation, overall budget, and is there any owner goals that I have to meet?

- Do players have personality traits that will effect either team chemistry or free agent signings?
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[Maynard]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

i was curious about something....if you get time, can u play as the indians at home in jacobs field (progressive field = ghey!) and see how or if there is any crowd activity on the HR Porch in LF......like if there is a crowd up there and if they move around at all......if you get a chance to hit a HR up there that would be nice to see how that is

thanks!

[Kashanova]

Re: MLB 09: The Show - Impressions

I third that the baserunning in RTTS can be deceiving...

maybe they can patch that, especially since 70% of my show playing is in RTTS.