MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

[bcruise]

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

Sorry for the back-to-back posts, but this one's totally unrelated to the one above:

For you guys that perenially have trouble walking in this series, read this, and then read it again - the CPU is watching your hitting tendencies when it pitches to you, and tries to beat you accordingly:

[CFTejada]

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

How do you adjust your Infielders & Outfielders? I would like to pull in my Infielders and Outfielders at times? I can't seem to figure it out

[Entiae]

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

How do you adjust your Infielders & Outfielders? I would like to pull in my Infielders and Outfielders at times? I can't seem to figure it out

Isn't that something you do with the d-pad?
And if I'm not mistaken, isn't the d-pad unavailable in the demo?

[Whitesox]

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

Isn't that something you do with the d-pad?
And if I'm not mistaken, isn't the d-pad unavailable in the demo?

Yup.

You cannot make any adjustments to your team in the demo. They will, however, move themselves at points. For example, the Rangers had the bases loaded with no outs, and the infield came in.

[Openroad_7]

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

Yes most people have been speculating that the PCI in the demo is a lil on the weird side but it is a DEMO.. They are always early-mid process builds from the developers..

With your current problem, make sure you are not playing on zone or timing because with zone you DO use the left analog stick to target while pressing "x" to swing..

I am using Analog for hitting, left stick should not have to track the ball. I will see what happens when the game is released.

[mjb2124]

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I'm using zone hitting and know that square is the power swing, while circle is a contact swing. So what exactly is X? I've always used X for swinging and thought that was contact, but circle is listed as the contact swing.

Maybe this was in last year's game, but I was messing around with the controls and realized that when you're hitting, pressing down on the D-Pad will cause the hitter to step out of the box. I doubt I'd use it much, but it's a cool feature.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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

I'm using zone hitting and know that square is the power swing, while circle is a contact swing. So what exactly is X? I've always used X for swinging and thought that was contact, but circle is listed as the contact swing.

Maybe this was in last year's game, but I was messing around with the controls and realized that when you're hitting, pressing down on the D-Pad will cause the hitter to step out of the box. I doubt I'd use it much, but it's a cool feature.

I think X is "normal" as being in between power and contact.

[sink4ever]

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

I'm using zone hitting and know that square is the power swing, while circle is a contact swing. So what exactly is X? I've always used X for swinging and thought that was contact, but circle is listed as the contact swing.

Maybe this was in last year's game, but I was messing around with the controls and realized that when you're hitting, pressing down on the D-Pad will cause the hitter to step out of the box. I doubt I'd use it much, but it's a cool feature.

X is "normal" swing. The "contact" swing is new this year.

Yeah, pressing down on the D-Pad will call time out when you're at the plate, that's also new this year. It is a cool addition.

[Black59Razr]

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

Are you still able to throw a pitch harder/softer?


What I did in MLB10TheShow was I would throw a full power pitch in pitchers counts, and focus more on accuracy during hitting counts. Has this level of strategy been given the boot to make way for next generation controls?

[EnigmaNemesis]

Are you still able to throw a pitch harder/softer?


What I did in MLB10TheShow was I would throw a full power pitch in pitchers counts, and focus more on accuracy during hitting counts. Has this level of strategy been given the boot to make way for next generation controls?

Yes. With analog controls, how fast you push up or how slow you push up on the analog stick determines the pitch speed and effectiveness.

[econoodle]

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

X is "normal" swing. The "contact" swing is new this year.

Yeah, pressing down on the D-Pad will call time out when you're at the plate, that's also new this year. It is a cool addition.

contact swing is another thing I am lovin' in the demo this year.

Still in the lab seeing if theres enough to warrant a purchase.
My 10' Nats franchise sees me 8 back in September.



I Like that the sliders dont need to be touched at all.

[Heroesandvillains]

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

Has anyone hit a homerun using contact swing?

I was INCHES away from one with Hamilton last night. Honestly, if the wind weren't blowing in at 18 mph, I'm positive I would have had one...

The ball tailed foul at the last second on the foul side of the left field wall, and landed around 3 rows deep.

I did get that tailing foul cut-scene though...are those canned by any chance? I was under the impression that they weren't, but under the circumstances of that ball, I have to wonder whether or not if under the same circumstances with 18 mph blowing to right, if a homer could have happend in that scenario.

[econoodle]

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

Has anyone hit a homerun using contact swing?

I was INCHES away from one with Hamilton last night. Honestly, if the wind weren't blowing in at 18 mph, I'm positive I would have had one...

The ball tailed foul at the last second on the foul side of the left field wall, and landed around 3 rows deep.

I did get that tailing foul cut-scene though...are those canned by any chance? I was under the impression that they weren't, but under the circumstances of that ball, I have to wonder whether or not if under the same circumstances with 18 mph blowing to right, if a homer could have happend in that scenario.

I was able to hit 2. Both with Kinsler.
I a determined to hit one over the right field wall with that wind locked at 18mph coming in from right.
That or get a double down the first base line.

[ChubbyBanana]

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This question is for russell, speaking of that, where is our QA for devs to answer our questions. since "hey dev" threads are banned we need a place to get questions answered.

Anyways, I had a semi slow chopper hit back to the pitcher, he fields it, takes to steps, pumps in his glove then throws the ball to 2nd to start the DP. Problem is he took so much time that every was safe. Is that something that will be fixed in the full game? It has been like that for the past 2 years that I know of at least and its not just with pitchers, a lot of position players have no sense of urgency when making plays. I wish I could take a video, but I dont know how.

If you really have an issue, you can PM a dev.

As for a Q&A thread, they frequent the boards enough that they probably already saw your post.

[Heroesandvillains]

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

I was able to hit 2. Both with Kinsler.
I a determined to hit one over the right field wall with that wind locked at 18mph coming in from right.
That or get a double down the first base line.

With contact swing (circle...not power or regular you're saying)?

If so, cool. Knowing this will make me feel even better about using it!

Thanks.