Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

**soxnut1018** · 03-09-2011, 07:28 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by DGuinta1

So throwing isn't exactly at the arrows but depending were you are defensively?

No, where you are defensively has nothing to do with where you aim the stick. First is always right, second is alway up. Just make sure that you account for the fact that you might not be holding the controller perfectly, so when you think you are pressing the stick towards 3 on the clock, you are actually going towards 2. That happened to me a few times in my first game.

**DGuinta1** · 03-09-2011, 07:30 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Gotcha, thanks fellas for the replies.

**EnigmaNemesis** · 03-09-2011, 07:31 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by soxnut1018

No, where you are defensively has nothing to do with where you aim the stick. First is always right, second is alway up. Just make sure that you account for the fact that you might not be holding the controller perfectly, so when you think you are pressing the stick towards 3 on the clock, you are actually going towards 2. That happened to me a few times in my first game.

Exactly, I should have been more clear in my explanation. Thanks!

**DGuinta1** · 03-09-2011, 07:40 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by EnigmaNemesis

Exactly, I should have been more clear in my explanation. Thanks!

Who would have thought a Sox fan helping out a Yankee fan.

DJ · 03-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Loving the game, but 2 things are killing me against the CPU. This isn't a fault of the game, just user error.

1. Throws to 2B (especially on grounders in the infield) are off-target 90% of the time. I just can't seem to get the position of the stick correct. I'm good on 1st, 3rd and home (I've gunned down a couple of runners at the plate and I love that the tags are more responsive this year), but 2nd base has cost me a lot of runs b/c I keep throwing the ball into the outfield.

2. Analog hitting power-outage. I'm doing OK in terms of # of hits, but I don't have a ton of power behind my swings. I get 2-4 doubles a game but I've only 1 no-doubter HR, an inside-the-park HR and an opposite field HR (with my virtual twin DJ of the Rays). I really like the step-and-swing mechanic, even if I do have too many check swings b/c I guess wrong on pitches (usually way too early on changeups/curveballs), but I'm just concerned that if I were to use this hitting method in Franchise, my power numbers would be non-existent.

Other than that, I'm having a blast with this game. I've just been choosing random matchups so I can see a bunch of different ballparks. They all look great, as do the player models. I like the new graphics for the stat overlays as well.

**Scottdau** · 03-09-2011, 08:04 PM

Watching CPU vs CPU is just like watching a real game. Wow!!

**Scottdau** · 03-09-2011, 08:22 PM

I hit a ball over the outfielder's head. That felt awesome.

**DirtyJerz32** · 03-09-2011, 08:30 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by Scottdau

I hit a ball over the outfielder's head. That felt awesome.

I had my first one in my RTTS and I really felt like I got a good feel of it as soon as I hit it. It was my first extra base hit in 10 with myself.

**Scottdau** · 03-09-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by DirtyJerz32

I had my first one in my RTTS and I really felt like I got a good feel of it as soon as I hit it. It was my first extra base hit in 10 with myself.

Yep. I also draw walks. I freaking love this game. And for the record the Twins cam kick ***!!!

**House Hogan** · 03-09-2011, 08:49 PM

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Saving, loading files and loading times in general are a bit too lengthy for my tastes.

**DickDalewood** · 03-09-2011, 08:54 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by DJ

Loving the game, but 2 things are killing me against the CPU. This isn't a fault of the game, just user error.

1. Throws to 2B (especially on grounders in the infield) are off-target 90% of the time. I just can't seem to get the position of the stick correct. I'm good on 1st, 3rd and home (I've gunned down a couple of runners at the plate and I love that the tags are more responsive this year), but 2nd base has cost me a lot of runs b/c I keep throwing the ball into the outfield.

2. Analog hitting power-outage. I'm doing OK in terms of # of hits, but I don't have a ton of power behind my swings. I get 2-4 doubles a game but I've only 1 no-doubter HR, an inside-the-park HR and an opposite field HR (with my virtual twin DJ of the Rays). I really like the step-and-swing mechanic, even if I do have too many check swings b/c I guess wrong on pitches (usually way too early on changeups/curveballs), but I'm just concerned that if I were to use this hitting method in Franchise, my power numbers would be non-existent.

Other than that, I'm having a blast with this game. I've just been choosing random matchups so I can see a bunch of different ballparks. They all look great, as do the player models. I like the new graphics for the stat overlays as well.

It's funny you mention the power struggles. The first few times I played the demo, I was hitting home runs all over the place on All-Star. Ever since then, and since I got the game as well, I seem to get nothing but warning track distance. Clearly I'm doing something wrong, just not sure what it is.

**Scottdau** · 03-09-2011, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by DickDalewood

It's funny you mention the power struggles. The first few times I played the demo, I was hitting home runs all over the place on All-Star. Ever since then, and since I got the game as well, I seem to get nothing but warning track distance. Clearly I'm doing something wrong, just not sure what it is.

I know you problem play with another team. The power numbers will come back. Try the Royals they have a more powerful lineup than Texas.

Man this game gets you so close to the real thing. I love how every stadium feels didn't.

**jcern23** · 03-09-2011, 09:26 PM

Re: Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

Originally posted by Scottdau

I know you problem play with another team. The power numbers will come back. Try the Royals they have a more powerful lineup than Texas.

Man this game gets you so close to the real thing. I love how every stadium feels didn't.

Yes they will I just played a game and thats all the scoring consisted of was homers. A great 3-2 final in which there were 4 home runs the 2 run homer making the difference.

**Scottdau** · 03-09-2011, 09:30 PM

Is it just me or does this game feel real? I mean all the little details and I feel like this year the player separation is very noticeable.

**ImTellinTim** · 03-09-2011, 09:39 PM

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I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, or if this was an issue with years past. While rounding the bases in the runner's window, the player's name and number does not show up on the back of their jersey.

Did I miss this last year???

Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

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