Gameplay/Presentation for MLB12

[NAFBUC]

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Like that Knight.

In general there are just too few mentions/displays of stats in this game, (the one thing 2K gets right, theirs is choc full) and for baseball game we need more, the whole sport is built on stats and we love it that way

Agree PsychoBulk!

Pared: You mentioned the possibility of adjusting the way the ball comes off the bat. A slight delay would help ( another strong point for 2k).

thanks

[YanksFan4Life]

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*Hoping Russell and others are still looking at this thread, here goes nothing*:

1. Tone down/or get rid of the crowds arms flailing/fist pumping when nothing is going on. Save it for big plays, home runs, runs scored etc. If you played NBA 2k11 you know how ridiculous the crowd can behave. Overall, improved crowd reactions please.

2. I regret to say i haven't played an MLB the show game lately, So i don't know if the Play of the game highlight is still in like in MLB 08. Where the game chooses/shows a particular play that turned the tide of the game or was just spectacular to watch. This would be put before the player of the game screen and game highlights. Overall, improved post game analysis.

3. Improve Real-Time Presentation (No holding helmets on home run trots, players need to high five 1st, 3rd base coaches also) etc.

4. Improved Camera pans, placement to mimic what you see on a real live tv broadcast. (this is always being done anyways, i assume)

5. Improved transitional animations from fielding to throwing, diving for ball to throwing etc. Would be nice for less robotic looking actions/animations.
Also, improved collision avoidance etc. Clipping during tags and base stealing/running is an immersion breaker. If not for 12 then for future titles.

6. Why are the jersey numbers (for teams without names on back, specifically the Yankees) always so low? Can they be placed a little more higher and centered? Im sure someone can post/link a picture to show what im talking about. This isnt a huge deal but still a little funky to see nonetheless.Its been like that for as long as i can remember. This is not with all players/teams just to re-iterate.

7. Improved Field and Uniform degradation. More dirt on Uniforms when sliding head first or legs first. Real time torn up grass, dirt. If possible

8. Improved player reactions/emotions to plays during games. For instance, after an incredible diving catch the player will grin with satisfaction, or do a big sigh of relief and exhale.Also after big hits this would be nice to see.

9. Improved pre-game. Announcers need to say the starting lineups again like in MLB 08. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...ruXC5syc#t=40s

10. Improved Weather/Lighting. Im sure this is already being addressed but it doesn't hurt to speak up. Rains outs *Cough* Delays *Cough*

11. Improved Signature player batting/pitching/fielding styles for some big name players. (Already being done, don't know why i wrote this)

12. Is there a way you guys can fix the blur greasy look on the showmotion replays and some regular replay's? It looks horrible at times on my SDTV. It looks like a Greasy ghost effect around the player and environment. tone it down or something.

13. I know this is a wish kind of, but possibly not too hard to implement? Camera crews in dugouts filming , along with photographers taking pictures. And after games they are on the field doing interviews, videotaping etc. If not for mlb 12 then for 13. But would be sweet to see it added for this years game.

Thanks to the devs for their time.... Probably more stuff i didn't add.

[Pared]

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Agree PsychoBulk!

Pared: You mentioned the possibility of adjusting the way the ball comes off the bat. A slight delay would help ( another strong point for 2k).

thanks

Are you talking about the camera transition on a hit? Already tried asking for that a few years back - not going to happen. The reaction time is already an issue and this would hamper it even more.

I did want to see it in the game though.

*Hoping Russell and others are still looking at this thread, here goes nothing*:

No need to hope - It's for my reference. Feel free to add as long as it pertains to the topic at hand.

[YanksFan4Life]

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No need to hope - It's for my reference. Feel free to add as long as it pertains to the topic at hand.

oh, ok well, what do you think of my list, is most of it plausible for 12 ?

[mal]

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Not sure if this was mentioned but when playing RTTS with "resulting play" on the game does not count the pitches that lead up to the resulting play and the announcers constantly mention how the previous pitch should have resulted in a strikeout or walk or something.

[Galvatron]

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Just a few touchups for commentary I want to add...

-Better timing on some of the play-by-play cues. Things like hearing "a grounder to 3rd, this might be two"...meanwhile the ball has already gotten between the fielders for a base hit, sounds kinda silly.

-Matt V. announcing an error by an outfielder a second before it happens. Rare, but still...

-Announcers saying things along the lines of "that was a good pitch to hit" when the ball is placed in a tough area of the zone. This wasn't an issue before this year, kind of annoying.

-MUCH LESS berating and scolding from the announce team, hell, some of it comes off downright insulting. It's good that they're opinionated, but for professional broadcasters they have no business mouthing off as if they're my manager or coach unless my performance absolutely sucks, and it can make the experience unnecessarily more frustrating.

More if I think of any. Thanks.

[Cubfan]

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Presentation:
More stat overlays
More flow between Matt Eric and Dave.

Animations:
Remove dropped third strike throw to first and replace with quick tag by the catcher on the hitter.

[NAFBUC]

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Are you talking about the camera transition on a hit? Already tried asking for that a few years back - not going to happen. The reaction time is already an issue and this would hamper it even more.

I did want to see it in the game though.

Yes, I was referring to camera transtition.

Thanks again for all the time you and the OS team devote to improve the gameplay of The Show.

[soxnut1018]

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Stats. A baseball video game should, if anything, show more stats than TV, not less.

Also, fastballs should have more movement. No pitcher throws a 4-seamer that it perfectly straight. And decrease the difference in speeds between fastballs and changeups.

Increase the control I have over my baserunners. Right now, stealing is a game of chance. I should be able to pick when the runner breaks. Also, if the pitcher is not paying attention to the runner, steals should be almost automatic. I'd also like if catcher's indifference were added. It happens all the time in close games.

[Pared]

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Yes, I was referring to camera transtition.

Thanks again for all the time you and the OS team devote to improve the gameplay of The Show.

I may be able to persuade them to do this that will make everyone happy - so keep your fingers crossed.

[Blzer]

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I may be able to persuade them to do this that will make everyone happy - so keep your fingers crossed.

Please don't refrain from being very adamant about it.

No, but seriously... I think it would make a world of difference for the better. The developers claim that the delay would cause a disorienting effect when trying to play the ball in the field. I would like to make the counter-claim that it actually might be more helpful in the long run, especially with the BTP cam.

The second thing for presentation would be having one, standard broadcast fielding cam (similar to real life) instead of three different cameras depending on where the ball was hit. Like the camera seen for the no-doubter home runs (or in home run derby mode), it would be nice to see that kind of height applied to it as well, if not even a little bit more height. It will allow us to recognize what kind of depth there is when we're fielding the ball, as opposed to being so close to the ground.

Two minor changes where, even if they were simply options (and not necessarily the default), would probably please a lot of people around here.

[Strings74]

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When you hit a home run with guys on base (and it's not a cutscene no doubter kind of HR), as the ball is in flight the men on base will start to trot before you even know that the ball is over the fence for sure.

So you'll hit a drive deep to center and you'll always know if it's gone or not by watching the baserunners. If they hesitate, it's in the park. if they trot it's gone.

Would be nice to mix this up and preserve the drama and suspense of a long fly ball a few moments more.

[Bobhead]

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Please don't refrain from being very adamant about it.

No, but seriously... I think it would make a world of difference for the better. The developers claim that the delay would cause a disorienting effect when trying to play the ball in the field. I would like to make the counter-claim that it actually might be more helpful in the long run, especially with the BTP cam.

I agree with this 100%. The delay would make fielding easier, because it would remove (mostly) the occasional, random knee-jerk reactions that usually result in you running the wrong way.

I would assume we both agree the CPU would need to control your fielders during this delay though. I'd hate to have my guys just hanging out while they waited for me to see myself.

[tnixen]

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Here is my Gameplay/Presentation wishes for MLB 12 the Show!

1. When a batter hits a Home Run I would like to see a Stat Overlay popup on screen that says something like "Solo Home Run Mike Stanton 8th HR This Season" Or "3 Run Home Run albert pujols 35th HR This Season" Like how its done on a lot on real TV baseball broadcasts. This Stat Overlay popup should appear about when the hitter is passing first base and should disappear after maybe 5 seconds or so.

2. I would like to see a smaller scorebar at the top of the screen. Similar to what TBS or Fox Baseball uses. And I would like it to have the pitch count included as well so I don't need to push the select button to see the pitch count anymore.

3. I would like to see Bat Boys, Ball Girls and Fans holding "Signs" all in real time.

4. I would like to have a New Playoff game Mode including a New Playoff Atmosphere with the fans going crazy!!

5. I would like if all the real life LED Ribbon Boards from every stadium was added. Including all the game time stats.

6. I would like to see fly overs of the entire stadium from the good year blimp at the beginning of the game. And maybe other times like the 7th inning stretch.

7. I would like to see pitchers look base runners back to the base. Take a peak once in a while like they do in real life.

8. I would like to see more weather like Snow and very chilly games.

9. I would like to see Umpires wear Majestic Therma Base Umpire Jackets during Cold and rainy games.

10. I would like to see a new "batter due up" overlay between innings where it shows you the player batting stats like 2 for 2, 0 for 2, 1 for 2

11. I would like to see players wear those necklesses that are so popular these days. Only the ones who wear them of course.

12. I would like to see a lot more stat overlays in all modes. And I would like them to be very flashy looking and not boring like they kind of are now.

13. I would like Presentation to really come alive this year with new things like Trivia questions, a better longer 7th inning stretch and the National anthem played before the game begins, Previews of upcoming games And also more organ music coming out of the stadium speakers.

14. I would like to see more different kind of billboards in the stadiums real or fake.

15. I would like the crowd to be smarter and cheer more and louder at the appropriate times.

16. I would really like to see the whole Presentation get a Major upgrade that truly looks like a TV Broadcast.

17. I would like a feature like 2K's "MLB Today"

18. I would like to hear a brand new 2K style Commentary from the booth.

19. I would still like to see even better ball physics. Which maybe would lead to more extra base hits in the game.

20. I would like to see base runners wearing base running gloves. Only for the ones who wear them in real life.

21. I would like to see an updated Boxscore at the end of the game like how its done in a News Paper sports page section.

22. I would like to have all the remaining slow fielding animations removed!

23. Realtime Clock option based on PS3 built in clock. So if you start a game at at 11AM it would reflect that in the game!

24. Way way more cool looking TV Broadcast style Overlay Stats!

[econoodle]

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tnixen. great stuff.
from your keyboard to SCEA's eyes.