MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

[Scottdau]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I think he is OK. Think about he made a post from there. If it was real bad, I am pretty sure he would not be able to make a post.

[hbguy311]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I have not started a franchise yet and have just been playing exhibition. If I update, will I be affected by all these new bugs? Or is it okay for me to update? There is no way I am reading through this whole thread to get an answer to my question. Thanks in advance!

[roju23]

I waited 3 weeks to contnue my RTTS which was jammed on 9/11/12, my fourth season and I find out I need to restart anyway. I am very pissed of all the wasted time I put into the game. I'm saving my season, hoping for another fix in the meantime. Anybody else find a way around this problem?

[moose1619]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I hadn't downloaded the pathc yet and I accidently did a training option in september of 2014. well after a few games i got the dreaded patch. Well I immediately downloaded the patch and reloaded my save that crashed and I was allowed to move on. It didn't do me any good though I tore a hammy and went on the DL for the rest of the year while the Sox one another Championship without me.

[dkrause1971]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I have not started a franchise yet and have just been playing exhibition. If I update, will I be affected by all these new bugs? Or is it okay for me to update? There is no way I am reading through this whole thread to get an answer to my question. Thanks in advance!

I would suggest waiting for the SCEA response which could happen tomorrow if your really worried about the bugs. Based on reading most of the threads: there is not a 100% consensus on what is safe and what is not. Overall, it appears if you start post patch RTTS and franchises you are better off but then someone will claim they had an issue with new ones.

What i am personally going to do is just DL the latest SCEA roster and do a shortened season until they straighten the game out. Its not like a new patch would be out immediately and i really am tired of playing exhibition.

[SoMiss2000]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

how does one delete the patch?

[Pared]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

Pared, you are a well respected person around these parts. That said, what is your take on this "patch"? Did you download it and are you playing with it?

I have avoided the patch because I am ok with the issues the game currently has. I'd hate to bring new ones because of the patch. Not saying it will, but the reports have been highly inconsistent.

As Knight said, with Russell taking the time to tell a group of video game fanatics on a message board that he is in the ER and can't post the details... the patch is the least of my concerns. I know you didn't mean any harm but some of the comments here are either highly irresponsible and inconsiderate by some "adults" or just show the level of ignorance in some of our younger members.

Please don't follow suit. We will get word when we can.

[hbguy311]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I would suggest waiting for the SCEA response which could happen tomorrow if your really worried about the bugs. Based on reading most of the threads: there is not a 100% consensus on what is safe and what is not. Overall, it appears if you start post patch RTTS and franchises you are better off but then someone will claim they had an issue with new ones.

What i am personally going to do is just DL the latest SCEA roster and do a shortened season until they straighten the game out. Its not like a new patch would be out immediately and i really am tired of playing exhibition.

Okay thanks. That's what I will do.

[n8rockerasu]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I must say that while the patch is somewhat disappointing, it isn't nearly as disappointing as some of the reaction to it I have been reading. This is a game a very good game but still a game. Yes, we all paid our hard earned 60 bucks. But even with some of these problems, this game is still a great entertainment value for the dollar. The devs I believe put their blood, and sweat into this game. And I am betting when they released this patch they did so honestly thinking the problems were solved. But sometimes things don't always work out that way. But there is no reason to keep holding their feet to the fire. This game is not perfect. . . but tell me what is???

The problem with statements like this is that they start to concern "feelings" more than business. I hate to sound cold about it, but I don't really care how hard the developers tried when putting this game together. If promises are made about a product to help boost sales, the product needs to deliver on those promises. If you bought a brand new car that was supposed to have leather seats, but when it showed up, you found out it had tweed seats, would you not be upset? Even if they told you the car runs great, you would be disappointed, and it would matter to you.

I agree with everybody that The Show is the best game of baseball around (although I might like 08 better than 09 actually), but I will never understand how having parts of the game that simply do not work is defensible. I'm not wishing that they would have done things differently with the game, or added things that aren't there. I just want the things that are there to work properly...for it to be a complete product. You guys throwing that "entitlement" argument around are so disillusioned it's sick. The "sony god" will not smite you if you show the slightest bit of disappointment in the game. It's ok. Really.

[mrgoodkat]

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People love throwing that "entitlement" argument around here like it's some horrible inhumane ideal. As consumers, when you make a purchase, it is not unreasonable to expect to get a product as it was advertised and marketed to you. If you're creating dreams and wishes out of thin air, that's one thing. But to merely expect the product to perform as you were led to believe it would, is just normal rational expectation. To that end, I am "entitled" to receive what I paid for, as it was advertised to me.

Single best post I have read in this massive thread, not pertaining to possible user end fixes.

I don't care about SCEA, or their 'feelings'. I enter into a consumer relationship with them, after that, its over. That very premise, rules out a sense of entitlement. I mean some of the arguments here about not being vocal when the game is obviously flawed, are mind boggling.

no wonder we have very little power as consumers any longer. hell, we buy cars from other countries that still understand how the game is played, because we obviously dont in this country.

"the game is good", so ****ing what. Its also broken. For me, not having an accurate schedule for my team, equals broken. Just as crashes and lineups. I shouldn't have to jump through hoops, unless advertised.

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

Has anyone stopped anyone from being vocal on this thread? I don't see that anyone has? Am I missing something, lol? Who is saying the game isn't flawed? Or do you want people screaming and pitching a fit? Would that be better?

The people who throw out the "loyalist" and, how many times have I seen "apologist" thrown about??? There's been no apologizing for the games flaws, but to what degree? Is that the rub? The the same people who go way overboard, causing others to step in with an attempt as some maturity and then get labeled "apologist", just makes this go 'round and 'round.

If someone doesn't care about SCEA and wants a business deal, so be it. For those who do care about the relationship with SCEA, so be it.

Hoping Russell is doing well.

[Scottdau]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I don't understand this; if the game is flawed; why don't they just trade in the game or just sell it on E Bay. It is not that hard to do. I have not yet DL the patch, but I will do it tomorrow. I am still loving this game even with all its issues. I was hoping that the line up bug would get fixed, but I can live with it.

[thaSLAB]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I have a small issue that I did not have before the patch. i can no longer see the previous at bat in the batter analysis. I realize this seems small but it helps me to not pitch a hitter a certain way all game.
Am I the only one who no longer sees this?

Are you talking about pressing R2 when you come up to bat? If so, that still works for me. Actually, I haven't had any problems post-patch, in my pre-existing franchise (using DET, btw.) - no freezes, boots, missing replays, or anything of the sort. I mentioned my team, because I don't think DET had any schedule adjustments. I am good with the patch...

[bkrich83]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

Some of you guys are unbelievable. No class at all.

This is not what the OS forums used to be about.

yup, forum is slowly heading down the IGN and GameFAQS forum paths. Unfortunate to say the least.

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09: The Show Patch Released 4/27/09 - Impressions and Discussion Here

I don't understand this; if the game is flawed; why don't they just trade in the game or just sell it on E Bay. It is not that hard to do. I have not yet DL the patch, but I will do it tomorrow. I am still loving this game even with all its issues. I was hoping that the line up bug would get fixed, but I can live with it.

Did you try my updated roster using Knights roster lineup fix as a base? Works pretty good, huh?