Community Day Questions, Answers, and Impressions

[nemesis04]

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is anybody going to answer my dugout question? Im dying to know

To be honest I really did not pay attention to that detail, sorry. I was really more involved what was going on in the field. They say they will but I did not notice it.

[AtlantaBraves22]

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ok, well i guess theres hope. lol

One other question, how does the infielders react to the new choppers, like when they bounce over there heads, is it realistic?

[beau21]

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is anybody going to answer my dugout question? Im dying to know

Maybe it's one of the things the attendees aren't allowed to talk about..

[deucepoppi17]

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Before you try amazon, Best Buy has a guarantee release day delivery called street week. It will be on your doorstep the day it's released, I think it's $5.99 for the shipping to get it, if it doesn't arrive on the day you get your $5.99 back

LoL! I am not taking a $6 gamble that the greatest game ever doesn't show up on my doorstep!

[AtlantaBraves22]

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Maybe it's one of the things the attendees aren't allowed to talk about..

I hope so, cause it was sooooo annoying watching the players walk to the dugout and start running in place, thats not realistic at all!!!

[Pared]

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No Pared I am not just looking for something to complain about. This is not real life it is a game and for a game to simulate real life then there has to be physics involved or it can't work. I think maybe you are mistaken my comment. I was watching the " Czar batting tips " for 09 and he said in order to make good contact the PCI ( plate coverage indicator " has to be in the middle of the ball to make solid contact, and if this is correct you should hit the ball solidly, not pop up or miss completely. This does not gurantee a hit of course. So in order to pop the ball up the PCI would be just under the ball resulting in a pop up. Now am I correct in understanding this ? That is the point I am trying to make. Thats all.
Seems people are getting their back up when we bring something up that is questionable.

The problem is too many people want it to be a 1:1 ratio between what YOU do and what happens on the screen. You are all forgetting ratings come into play. Just because YOU, the player, can be perfect on your timing, placement, etc. does NOT mean you should end up hitting .370 with Henry Blanco.

Pared -

You brought up a point that I saw at CES as well. When you tap the button to throw from the OF the arc is too high. I mentioned it to Russell when I was at CES but it was Ramirez so I was hoping it was just because it was him but I had my doubts that it could happen to all fielders.

Did it sound like the arc could be tamed down easily when you talked to the guy in charge of that area?

But in real baseball, who accidentally throws the ball too lightly when deep in the outfield?

The only time the ball should really be lobbed is when the play is over, when there is no play.

Yes, completely agree. Tap or not, no player in the MLB will throw the ball the way it was portrayed in the game currently (from the outfield wall, let me make that very clear). I'm optimistic they will address it but it is not a guarantee. The developer was very understanding to my explanation but I have no idea what tweak he made. Sadly I had to leave soon after we were introduced so I couldn't follow up with it.

I really like this. From the few times it was evident in the videos we've seen, I think it looks like they've done a great a job on it. My one issue is this.....

Like you said, you have to play the angles off the walls properly in the outfield. My problem is the AI *always* plays the angles correctly. In the 100's of games I've played, not once have I seen the AI misjudge how the ball caroms off an outfield wall. Would be nice to see this eventually worked on.

CPU will still play almost perfect angles off the outfield wall on the fly, but balls hit that land in play have them being a little less perfect. I even saw the CPU attempt a dive on a liner in the gap AND miss it by a good 2 feet. Very, very happy to see that.

Ive seen Pujols fooled on a curveball and still hit the ball 410 feet off of hit front leg, the key is keeping your hands back...hence, a good hitter can be fooled but still hit the ball very solidly

And that still happens. The problem being discussed is you should always have solid contact when the player swings "perfectly" and has perfect timing. People are forgetting that ratings come into play, and again, if you've ever played baseball you'd know there are times when you think you got it it all and still didn't get a hold of it.

[beau21]

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Maybe it's one of the things the attendees aren't allowed to talk about..

I hope so, cause it was sooooo annoying watching the players walk to the dugout and start running in place, thats not realistic at all!!!

That's also kind of my thinking with "sounds of the show" upload slots..

Either that or the number is not set yet and maybe that's why we haven't had a definite number given..

I'm assuming if they're adding more situations for "sounds of the show" that they would have to increase the upload slots as well

[The Bimmer]

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Speaking about game atmosphere, will the crowd be alittle more attentive in key situations like the top half of the 8th, I am up 2-1 at home with 2 outs? I remember this being a little disappointing last year when the crowd left and it was kind like a 10-0 score in regards to the crowd.

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

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The overlays are a nice touch this year giving great in game information. The info bar that drops down from the HUD is steadily giving information about players, temperature, umpiring crew, official scoring decisions, who is on deck, etc. Ton of information.

Please tell me the information bar also appears when your playing from the outfield & pitcher views

Also did anyone play with RTP on from the outfield or pitcher view and use the broadcast camera to emulate an authentic T.V. broadcast ??

[nemesis04]

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Yes, completely agree. Tap or not, no player in the MLB will throw the ball the way it was portrayed in the game currently (from the outfield wall, let me make that very clear). I'm optimistic they will address it but it is not a guarantee. The developer was very understanding to my explanation but I have no idea what tweak he made. Sadly I had to leave soon after we were introduced so I couldn't follow up with it.

Still as is, as of yesterday!

[sixmillion]

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The problem is too many people want it to be a 1:1 ratio between what YOU do and what happens on the screen. You are all forgetting ratings come into play. Just because YOU, the player, can be perfect on your timing, placement, etc. does NOT mean you should end up hitting .370 with Henry Blanco.

Very good point ! I did not take this into consideration.

[beau21]

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Can you confirm there's still no score ticker in franchise, despite of the scoreboards updating live?

Yet to be determined! There is still some hope with this. Its crunch time right now.

Oh man!



What are the chances this makes it?

I'm sure Knight (at least) pushed for this with all his might!

[Scottdau]

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I can tell you this.
My '07 disc stayed in my PS3 until '08 came out
My '08 disc stayed in my PS3 until '09 came out
My '09 disc is coming out tonight.(no I don't have '10 yet )

M.K.
Knight165



This is all I wanted to hear. Thanks Knight!

[poster]

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Just read through the thread, game is going to be amazing once again. Franchise and gameplay will be even better this year. Keep working on that franchise scores ticker Knight!

Thanks guys for all of the info.

[Pared]

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Pared, that's exactly what I wanted to know, thanks BravesBoy for decoding my discombobulated English

I never had that scenario happen, so I don't know for sure.

Jim - did you ever see shadows of the clouds on the field?

Yes, they are there. Multiple cloud patterns sprawling over the field... very nice and easily noticeable.

To any of the attendees:
I realize this is subjective but what was the biggest WOW factor for you that was new this year that may have stood out?

Hit variety... again, shots down the line recreate that pure baseball excitement with some plays to second being out by a few steps or in with some time to spare. Much needed addition.

Can a ball be cutoff mid throw?

Ex. I push x to throw home but see the runner advancing, can I select to cut it off before the ball reaches the cutoff man?

No, but with the new throwing you don't feel that being locked in will be as much of an issue.

ok, well i guess theres hope. lol

One other question, how does the infielders react to the new choppers, like when they bounce over there heads, is it realistic?

Yes, they back up on high choppers and make attempts very realistically.

Please tell me the information bar also appears when your playing from the outfield & pitcher views

Also did anyone play with RTP on from the outfield or pitcher view and use the broadcast camera to emulate an authentic T.V. broadcast ??

Yes and yes. Broadcast camera is what I and some others used exclusively.