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  • iceman2012
    Rookie
    • Feb 2010
    • 51

    #511
    Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

    Originally posted by nadasfan
    Ok just returned from round 2. Where are you guys in the Twin Cities area? No one has challenged me for the controller yet. Anyway i am feeling even more positive about the game today than i was yesterday.

    For all of your Atlanta Tomahawk Choppers, pay close attention to the first second or two of this short video, you will see your scoreboard going off after a HR...

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    So I played half of a game with Atlanta against the Mets. I finally figured out how to turn the RTP on this time around, and boy am I loving that! I saw Chipper foul a pitch off his foot, hop around, and toss the bat away. Then they showed me the "Show-Motion" Replay of the whole thing, very well done.

    I then jumped into a replay of a HR, and noticed that they let the replay run a lot longer this year. The player got almost to third on his trot before the replay cut off. This will be nice for putting together video montages as i have more to work with.

    I then simmed a season up to the Divisional Series and played game 3 of the Yankees/Twins series to get a feel of playoff atmosphere. The Minnesota crowd was in full force waving the Homer Hankees/Towels and it was pretty cool. Especially when Morneau hit a three run blast to right...

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    Some notes from this game, I saw a variety of errors, both from my team and from the computer. Had a deep fly ball to Denard Span that he was within the circle to make the catch, however i wasn't ideally set and the ball glanced off his shoulder/glove/head and got behind him. I had another play where Jeter made a low throw to first, and instead of the ball just getting past the 1st baseman, he did the ole move, it hit off the tip off his glove and popped out, dribbling slowly up the first base line towards the outfield. Absolutely awesome sequence. I got to use the pitcher warmup sequence for the first time, pretty cool addition. I am sure i will think of more later.
    Why does the hitter running around the basees need to touch his helmat whne crossing every base? Do players always do that in real life?
    Last edited by iceman2012; 02-25-2010, 07:12 PM.

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    • Drew127
      Pro
      • Aug 2002
      • 523

      #512
      Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

      Originally posted by iceman2012
      Why does the hitter running around the basees need to touch his helmet whne crossing every base? Do players always do that in real life?
      It was stated that this is going to be the animation this year for every homerun. Something about that being the animation they could get to tie into the RTP. Slightly annoying but in the grand scheme of things, not a big deal. I'm sure it'll be addressed next year.

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      • EnigmaNemesis
        Animal Liberation
        • Apr 2006
        • 12216

        #513
        Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

        Originally posted by iceman2012
        Why does the hitter running around the basees need to touch his helmet whne crossing every base? Do players always do that in real life?
        Some players do, because their helmets fit loose, and when they are in a trot and slow up and look down, it feels like it wants to slide off their heads.

        They said they are looking for more variety next year. I think it is cool myself.
        Boston Red Sox | Miami Dolphins

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        • iceman2012
          Rookie
          • Feb 2010
          • 51

          #514
          Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

          In that bar that comes down under the score displaying Morneau hit a three run blast does that also show how many home runs the batter has on the season? I am asking because I don't see it there in your video. Is it because its a playoff game?

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          • Drew127
            Pro
            • Aug 2002
            • 523

            #515
            Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

            Originally posted by nadasfan
            I then simmed a season up to the Divisional Series and played game 3 of the Yankees/Twins series to get a feel of playoff atmosphere. The Minnesota crowd was in full force waving the Homer Hankees/Towels and it was pretty cool. Especially when Morneau hit a three run blast to right...

            <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kYem_AdolWg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kYem_AdolWg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
            One cool thing I just noticed is that last year, night games at the end of the season and in the playoffs started in complete darkness, rather than dusk. In this game it's definitely dusk! I like that! Looks like they adjusted the time scales a bit, because even in October there is a bit of daylight when the night games begin.

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            • EnigmaNemesis
              Animal Liberation
              • Apr 2006
              • 12216

              #516
              Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

              Originally posted by Drew127
              One cool thing I just noticed is that last year, night games at the end of the season and in the playoffs started in complete darkness, rather than dusk. In this game it's definitely dusk! I like that! Looks like they adjusted the time scales a bit, because even in October there is a bit of daylight when the night games begin.

              Could be the fact that this is in Minnesota, so the time will be earlier since it usually goes by 8PM EST for playoff games. Where if it were at Yankee Stadium, it would be dark.

              Great attention to detail there.
              Boston Red Sox | Miami Dolphins

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              • Clarityman
                Pro
                • Apr 2009
                • 513

                #517
                Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                Originally posted by Drew127
                It was stated that this is going to be the animation this year for every homerun. Something about that being the animation they could get to tie into the RTP. Slightly annoying but in the grand scheme of things, not a big deal. I'm sure it'll be addressed next year.
                I am a little bit OCD, and that is going to annoy me a lot. MOST players don't do that at all, let alone all of them.

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                • bukktown
                  MVP
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 3257

                  #518
                  Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                  Originally posted by Clarityman
                  I am a little bit OCD, and that is going to annoy me a lot. MOST players don't do that at all, let alone all of them.
                  I can't wait for the eventual OSer overreaction where somebody will call it a gamekiller

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                  • bukktown
                    MVP
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 3257

                    #519
                    Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                    Originally posted by nadasfan
                    Ok just returned from round 2. Where are you guys in the Twin Cities area? No one has challenged me for the controller yet. Anyway i am feeling even more positive about the game today than i was yesterday.

                    For all of your Atlanta Tomahawk Choppers, pay close attention to the first second or two of this short video, you will see your scoreboard going off after a HR...

                    <object width="425" height="344">


                    <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sKYr2NQ8fQ8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></object>

                    So I played half of a game with Atlanta against the Mets. I finally figured out how to turn the RTP on this time around, and boy am I loving that! I saw Chipper foul a pitch off his foot, hop around, and toss the bat away. Then they showed me the "Show-Motion" Replay of the whole thing, very well done.

                    I then jumped into a replay of a HR, and noticed that they let the replay run a lot longer this year. The player got almost to third on his trot before the replay cut off. This will be nice for putting together video montages as i have more to work with.

                    I then simmed a season up to the Divisional Series and played game 3 of the Yankees/Twins series to get a feel of playoff atmosphere. The Minnesota crowd was in full force waving the Homer Hankees/Towels and it was pretty cool. Especially when Morneau hit a three run blast to right...

                    <object width="425" height="344">


                    <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kYem_AdolWg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></object>

                    Some notes from this game, I saw a variety of errors, both from my team and from the computer. Had a deep fly ball to Denard Span that he was within the circle to make the catch, however i wasn't ideally set and the ball glanced off his shoulder/glove/head and got behind him. I had another play where Jeter made a low throw to first, and instead of the ball just getting past the 1st baseman, he did the ole move, it hit off the tip off his glove and popped out, dribbling slowly up the first base line towards the outfield. Absolutely awesome sequence. I got to use the pitcher warmup sequence for the first time, pretty cool addition. I am sure i will think of more later.
                    I'll be at the Maple Grove BB friday morning and I will rip that controller right out of your hand!

                    Thanks for the vids!

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                    • Knight165
                      *ll St*r
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 24964

                      #520
                      Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                      Originally posted by Clarityman
                      I am a little bit OCD, and that is going to annoy me a lot. MOST players don't do that at all, let alone all of them.
                      Actually...if you're a little OCD.....you would be pleased with the fact that someone is doing something the same..all the time.

                      M.K.
                      Knight165
                      All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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                      • adh5199
                        Pro
                        • Sep 2007
                        • 510

                        #521
                        Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                        You guys are killing me with all these amazing "I played it at best buy and it was awesome" quotes. I cannot for the life of me find a BB in the area that has one. Also, as I discussed in an older post, I am leaving for Afghanistan (as a civilian contractor, not Military) tomorrow, so I will miss the release. Wont get back until the 15th of March, but my lovely wife has been instructed to purchase said game and have it waiting for me at home.

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                        • nadasfan
                          Rookie
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 345

                          #522
                          Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                          Originally posted by bukktown
                          I'll be at the Maple Grove BB friday morning and I will rip that controller right out of your hand!

                          Thanks for the vids!
                          Ha ha! Wishi couldve there with you tomorrow. Have you confirmed that maple grove has the game? They didn't as of 2:45 yesterday afternoon.

                          I would have welcomed someone else playing, because I could have gotten video of so much more.
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                          • TBRMKane
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 199

                            #523
                            Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                            I should have brought a chair with me. The Best Buy I was at was literally empty.

                            For any A's or Giants fans:

                            Andrew Bailey has his own delivery.
                            Trevor Cahill has his own delivery.
                            Brad Ziegler has his own delivery.
                            Jake Fox has his own stance.

                            Jonathan Sanchez has his own delivery.
                            Brian Wilson's delivery was updated.
                            Barry Zito's delivery was NOT updated.
                            Pablo Sandoval's stance was updated.

                            IMO, Pablo's head looks too big. I thought he looked better in 09.

                            Any player I did not mention either has a generic delivery/stance or was not updated.

                            All in all, like many people have said, the game is a lot more crisp.
                            Last edited by TBRMKane; 02-25-2010, 07:56 PM.

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                            • blinkfan77
                              Rookie
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 328

                              #524
                              Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                              Originally posted by TBRMKane
                              I should have brought a chair with me. The Best Buy I was at was literally empty.

                              For any A's or Giants fans:

                              Andrew Bailey has his own delivery.
                              Trevor Cahill has his own delivery.
                              Jake Fox has his own stance.

                              Jonathan Sanchez has his own delivery.
                              Brian Wilson's delivery was updated.
                              Barry Zito's delivery was NOT updated.
                              Pablo Sandoval's stance was updated.

                              IMO, Pablo's head looks too big. I thought he looked better in 09.

                              Any player I did not mention either has a generic delivery/stance or was not updated.

                              All in all, like many people have said, the game is a lot more crisp.
                              I take it you didn't see Brett Anderson? Or is he generic? Do they have his face in if you saw him?

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                              • pdawg17
                                Pro
                                • Mar 2004
                                • 937

                                #525
                                Re: Play it at a kiosk? Post impressions here!!

                                Just played 5 innings at the San Carlos, CA BB that ended 2-2...it was fantastic (although the Sony tv it was playing on looked like crap)...

                                Giants at my A's (I am probably only 1 of several people excited to see what the Coliseum looked like)...Ben Sheets made 2 bad pitches - both to Aubrey Huff - he hit two solo moonshots...it made Huff look like a monster out there...

                                My 2 runs came in the first off of Lincecum...Coco Crisp led off with an awesome-looking slap through the left side of the infield...ball physics are amazing as I could see the ball slicing along the infield past a diving Sandoval...then Rajai Davis hit a soft liner to center that Rowand decided to dive for and missed..***n scored and triple for Davis...Suzuki then hit a grounder to first that was booted but Davis held at third...Cust then K'd (surprise, surprise) but the next play just looked amazing...Kouzmanoff hit a hard groundball up the middle that Freddy Sanchez tried to get by sliding onto a knee - Renteria went to cover second to go for the DP but it hit off of Sanchez's leg/glove and bounded into short left-center field...I wish I had a clip to show - it looked so perfect physics-wise and how the players reacted...after the play ended the RTP kicked in and showed Lincecum put his head down with hands on hips...

                                There was a homerun off the foul pole, a shattered bat on an inside Lincecum fastball, and the homeplate ump getting hit in the leg by a foul ball (he bent over in pain) all in a matter of 5 innings...

                                The best part was there were 4-5 people that came up to me saying how amazed they were with the game...one guy actually thought I was watching tv until he saw the controller in my hand...Tuesday can't get here soon enough...

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