MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

[clownbaby]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

How do you hit a low and inside pitch with analog? Pulling back and pushing up would seem counter-intuitive to get a low pitch, no?

I see what you're saying but you need to think about the left joystick when it comes to low/high pitches. The right joystick deals with left/right movement and timing/batspeed, not pitch height.

If you're still confused, think of the batter from an overhead view. Pulling back and pushing forward on the joystick every time makes sense because every swing, the batter (a) pulls the bat back and (b) pushes the bat forward.

[MetsGiants4]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Is the hitting from last year and years past Timing or Zone? And since when is O button "contact swing" and triangle bunt?

[sk]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

I did not know where to put this question so please move it if there is a better place. But in rtts does your money matter? Can you buy new gloves, bats or attributes with the money you make?

Thanks

You receive points you can use to increase your stats. The gloves and equipments have always been editable.

As for actual money as in contracts, I don't think it matters.

[clownbaby]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

I agree with that, except the leaving the pitch over the plate part.

I'm using full analog, I select to throw Tim Lincecum's fastball down and low. So I pull back and I hit the exact spot on the meter. Where does the ball end up? Letter high, right over the middle. If this was once every 3-5 pitches then okay w.e. However, this is happening every 3rd pitch and not just fastballs...When I try to throw my Change or Slider or sometimes Curve it hangs even though I tell him to throw it low.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE THIS HAS ALWAYS BOTHERED ME. The only way I knew to correct this in previous The Show games is by using the meter pitching but that's too easy as I NEVER walk anybody.

I found myself doing the same thing, which was quite frustrating at first but I found the cause:

I was Maxing out pitch effort every time. If you want a more accurately thrown pitch (3-2 count, 0-0 count), move the joystick upward at a slower rate. This will bring the MPHs down a little bit, but you'll hit your spots far more often.

[Joey]

Re: can you still use the R stick to tell your runners which base to go to?

I think your problem is that you're using the R stick. The L stick is what cues them up.

I really liked being able to cue my runners this way instead of the bumpers L1 R1. It doesn't seem to be working in the demo for me though. Has this been removed? thanks

[sk]

Re: can you still use the R stick to tell your runners which base to go to?

I think your problem is that you're using the R stick. The L stick is what cues them up.

How is that possible? The Left stick has you choose where you want to pitch the ball, there's no way I could have missed that.

[Qb]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

How do you guys find the throw cancelling feature working? Some of the CD guys said they found themselves cancelling throws by accident, do you find this is common? How easy is it to cancel a throw once you know its going to be bad (red)?

I botched my first double play opportunity... tried to pre-load the 2B's throw before my SS released the ball, then panicked and canceled my throw to 1B by jamming the stick multiple times. Haven't made the same mistake since.

[Qb]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Is the hitting from last year and years past Timing or Zone? And since when is O button "contact swing" and triangle bunt?

Technically it is zone, but it was revamped so placement of the PCI matters more, especially as you up the difficulty level. Timing only is a similar experience to previous years; however the PCI is deactivated, so it is different in practice, if not necessarily results (again depending on difficulty).

Contact swing is new for '11 -- and I love it -- which pushed bunt to triangle. You can also use analog bunting even if you use zone or timing hitting.

[MetsGiants4]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

PCI is the left stick right?

[nemesis04]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

PCI is the left stick right?

With true zone yes, not with analog.

[MetsGiants4]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Thanks nem

In years past I never really used the left stick while hitting...so it seems "Timing" is the perfect hitting option for me

Thanks guys

[MetsGiants4]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

And QB I am also glad they added "contact hitting" this year as the circle button...thats gonna help me score more runs this season for sure...no more men stranded on 3rd base

[sk]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

With true zone yes, not with analog.

Do you mind me asking what is use for PCI with analog hitting?

[nemesis04]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Do you mind me asking what is use for PCI with analog hitting?

You still influence its location by your upward motion of moving the right stick towards the inner, middle or outer third of the plate based on pitch location. Ratings, timing, pitch type, location also go into determining its placement for high/ low purposes. The PCI still needs to move in order to make contact. Your timing is very crucial in this process though.

[ggazoo]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Do you have to stride before you hit? Because every time I don't, I end up bunting (pushing or holding the analog stick seems super subtle).