Official MLB 11 The Show - Impressions Thread

[travis72]

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Not real sure where to put this but di not want to start a new thread for it. I don't know how many of you follow your favorite teams website but i was looking at the Reds schedule to see who was up next and saw that the schedule for March 8 had a picture of MLB the show 11 coming out. Thought that was neat and if anyone else had notice htis on their teams website.

[Whitesox]

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For all the talk of improved trade AI, I have to say, I am VERY disappointed. Seems just as broken as last year.

I'm often able to randomly trade for top players with a couple scrubs (seems to be no logic to when and where this can happen). Just a random "for instance"... traded for Howie Kendrick and one of the top A potential prospects in the Angels system for two low prospect players with D potential and a below average SP with C potential.

And things like that happen quite often and like I said, seemingly randomly. There's just certain players you can get for absolutely nothing.

I'm pretty sure Russell said something went wrong and the stuff they thought they added didn't actually make it, and as a result they are working on it.

[Heroesandvillains]

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Sportguy, that's not CountryBoy! LOL! That's Scottadau with the red, white, and blue.

First time I saw it, it confused me too. I was like, "where's the matter of fact, hard to tell if he's joking, sarcasm???"



EDIT: I tried to quote your post Sportguy...what happened?? Stupid iTouch.

[FSanchez12]

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Playing the Mets at the Pirates, Jason Bay comes to the plate. Expecting a cheer from the crowd, Jason Bay steps out to acknowledge them, even the announcers say "fan favorite Jason Bay is going to get an ovation". What happens? He is answered by a light boo from the fans. lol some crowd favorite.

[SoxFan01605]

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So...

Either this game is a bit harder, or I'm a bit suckier (it's probably both). I flat-out can't hit for crap with the analog controls. I have moments where I string together a few nice ABs and am like "hey...I think I've got this." then I strike out 4-5 times in a row and blame the R Stick for all manner of sins. For someone who has always hated analog hitting, it's surprisingly addictive and fun (despite my massive amounts of suck, of course).

Pitching is amazing. I love how you can manipulate the meter and work my pitches with the analog controls. It's my favorite addition bar none. I'm actually good at this part of the game and have actually considered bumping this part up (but not until I use my All Star pitching prowess to mask my abysmal hitting and secure my first win).

I love all the fielding upgrades. Analog throwing feels smooth enough, and I feel like I have much better control on my throws. I've gunned down several runners from the OF already and it feels so rewarding using the new system. My only gripe is that the way it switches to be camera relative for the catcher on snap-throws or to throw out the runner feels counter-intuitive. My instinct is to go towards the direction of the base from my view, but you have to go by the catcher's view as it switches as soon as you opt to throw. It's minor, of course, but I wish it didn't do this.

Camera editor is awesome. I've found a batting View I love (Wide, lowered most of the way down, and then zoomed in some) that makes the players look great and allows me a nice view of both the atmosphere and the strike zone. I've never had an issue drawing walks, but even so, it feels even better this year.

The game is beautiful and plays silky-smooth. My only gripe for visuals is the game seems over-bright this year. Whites are scalding my eyes...lol. This is the same TV and same settings I played MLB 10 on, so I'm not sure what's up. The game has always popped visually, but it almost seems over-saturated this year IMO.

I've now played 5-6 games on All Star everything and have lost every game. I finally thought I had my first win during my last game, but surrendered a 2-run HR to Jorge Posada in the 8th and lost the game by a run (Shut up Brett).

I swear I used to be pretty good at this game, but if nobody believes that, I won't be offended as I'm not even sure I believe it anymore. Thanks SCEA, you've crushed my spirits.

In all seriousness though, aside from a couple minor issues with the Player Vault and Sounds of The Show, I've not run into any problems and am having an absolute blast getting my *** handed to me each game. So, I imagine once I actually relearn how to play and win a game or two, it'll feel awesome. Great work SCEA-you've nailed down baseball once again IMO.

I haven't got deep into any modes yet, but I look forward to it once I get some of my roster work and CAPs done. Can't wait! (don't sue me Bart!)

[Rattler17]

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Ok there are very very few visual flaws in the game this year, small things here and there but ultimately nothing that affects the game in any form. However im a Jays fan so i play as them, and ive been to the dome hundereds of times. That being said i gotta ask how they managed to get the dome perfect and then completely change the back stop from last year i mean it was perfect and now its not even close to right.

[ImTellinTim]

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SoxFan - If you're having trouble hitting, I'd encourage you to at least play a game with timing hitting. There's a couple of good threads here on it.

[Chris Hansen]

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So nobody else notices the long load times?

[SoxFan01605]

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SoxFan - If you're having trouble hitting, I'd encourage you to at least play a game with timing hitting. There's a couple of good threads here on it.

Yeah, I'm mostly fine with the button hitting (usually play zone-though I'll have to readjust to that too, I suppose) but I'm trying to figure the analog for a bit. If I just can't get it, then I'll definitely be switching back.

[DickDalewood]

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Yeah, I'm mostly fine with the button hitting (usually play zone-though I'll have to readjust to that too, I suppose) but I'm trying to figure the analog for a bit. If I just can't get it, then I'll definitely be switching back.

I highly recommend dropping the difficulty if you haven't already, and then spending a while in the various hitting practice modes.

[Scottdau]

If countryboy is on Veteran, I better damn well follow suit lol.

I havent had time to open the game up yet ....but the 1st thing Im doing is heading straight to batting practice, for a good hour.

I am not country. I am 39 and my eye sight is going, so I play on Veteran.

[Scottdau]

I highly recommend dropping the difficulty if you haven't already, and then spending a while in the various hitting practice modes.

This is good advice. I have been doing a lot of batting practice.

[countryboy]

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So nobody else notices the long load times?

yes, but there's not a whole lot we can do about it.

[Scottdau]

I think the long load time is because they have to load a lot of things. Some times when I play this game, I feel like I am watching a real game!!

[DickDalewood]

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So nobody else notices the long load times?

A one minute load time for a game that lasts an hour... I think you'll be ok