MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

[Blzer]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

Russel,

The Miama Marlins Ballpark video indica...

I wanted to cut you short here, because that video was not an SCEA production. It is something made for, and uploaded to, MLB.com for the real life stadium. The ad banners in the video are exactly that, ad banners (they don't even say '12, for that matter).

I actually think the video is very old, or at least I've seen something very much like that on BallparksofBaseball.com once before.

[TheHammer19]

Russel,

The Miama Marlins Ballpark video indicates that the stadium's roof opens and closes, will the same improvement be implemented in game for the Seattle Mariners? In 11, the roof stayed open even if it was raining, which would never happen in a real game.

Also, Free agency seemed unfair in franchise mode, as not all players were ever allowed to be in the market, such as Albert Pujols. In real life the Cardinals didn't offer enough and he was tossed into FA, but in Franchise Mode, I simulated the postseason several times in a row and he never ever showed up as an option to try and buy off. However unrealistic it seemed that Albert Pujols would leave the Cardinals... it still happened.

And A-rod retired due to Age... ridiculous lol. Have minor things like these been addressed at all? (i'm not saying do it now! because i know we're past that dev stage)

Agree completly about the free agent issue. Hope this is fixed in '12.

[Eski33]

Any chance of more classic uniforms or classic teams this year?

[mjsonoma01]

By in no means am I trying to bash a great game like The Show. My problem with some people is that year in and year out we get a franchise that has MAJOR flaws, and we have to use numerous workarounds. THAT IS NOT FUN! Yet we continue to have the same problems year in and year out... I'm sure I will get bashed, but IDGF

Well you shouldnt get bashed. Its a valid point and it deserves attention. We will have to wait and see what happens. They certainly have made changes. I heard one dev, Aaron I think, really wants to overhaul the whole franchise part of the game but has not had the opportunity yet. And that is probably a very good thing considering all the changes MLB made in the most recent labor agreement. If an overhaul did take place, then it would probably have to just be done again to fit the new agreement. Fingers crossed.

[mjsonoma01]

As far as the new batting camera goes, I'll give it a whirl, but chances are I will try and recreate my MLB 11 camera angle. I do wish we could change the depth of field ourselves, but as Russell put it, it's not as easy as just "adding in the option." Hopefully there are a couple of more presets that bring us even closer to the action (pitcher and rest of the field is closer in a smaller field of vision) that I would probably work with.



Are you implying that your daughter would play MLB The Show if these customization options were in the game?

Yes, and I would be dang proud. Dang proud I say!!!!!

[Eski33]

Let me say thst The Show is far and away the best sports game. It emulates one of the most difficult sports to near perfection.

Complaints about presentation, banners, etc are understandable as consumers want a fresh product but nothing beats the gameplay. Now bring on classic Tiger Stadium and let's get it on.

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

Russel,

The Miama Marlins Ballpark video indicates that the stadium's roof opens and closes, will the same improvement be implemented in game for the Seattle Mariners? In 11, the roof stayed open even if it was raining, which would never happen in a real game.

Also, Free agency seemed unfair in franchise mode, as not all players were ever allowed to be in the market, such as Albert Pujols. In real life the Cardinals didn't offer enough and he was tossed into FA, but in Franchise Mode, I simulated the postseason several times in a row and he never ever showed up as an option to try and buy off. However unrealistic it seemed that Albert Pujols would leave the Cardinals... it still happened.

And A-rod retired due to Age... ridiculous lol. Have minor things like these been addressed at all? (i'm not saying do it now! because i know we're past that dev stage)

We haven't released any video of Marlins stadium.

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

Why does every info thread turn into a Q and A thread and people complaining about what wasnt mentioned or what hasnt changed? There are threads for that here, more so than most games. Respond to the features that are being discussed and released.

And to say that you're just tired of other people defending the game blindly...a lot of it is people using these threads properly and discussing or stating wheather they like a feature or not that has just been released ..its not letting other "flaws" slip by. but maybe it's because some crazy fan has already beaten it to death in every other info thread that turned in to a rant on whats wrong and/or hijacking it to go on about what features arent included before even half the features are released yet, all under the guise of informing people because it yet again was over looked.

Honestly, maybe Russel can say, how many things were over looked or fell through the cracks that wasnt brought up in the bug threads in proper manner and was truly fixed because a "fan" repeated their buying habits and ultimatums and dire concerns for something so simple that surely it could be fixed?

I personally dont like the idea of a pitcher to be farther away. Thats part of the intimidation of a 6'7+ pitcher on a mound he is close and towering, if you need more time to react guess better or slow the pitch down..but we have custom camera angles.

Also I like the idea of less displays but also like the fewer button presses/menu screens..I do wish for a pitch counter tho, sportsnet on rogers doesnt and Im always wondering what it is..I spend a lot of time looking at pitch counts so i can work starters.

In bold true dat, I can never really wrap my head around it. It's as if someone starts giving out free apple pie and people start complaining about the forks.

Anyway all of the old camera views from last year are still in the game. In addition even though the camera is further away the pitch speeds is consistent. It's an optically illusion that you think you would have more time to react but in reality it's the same for the classic and the new camera view.

[MetsFan16]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

In bold true dat, I can never really wrap my head around it. It's as if someone starts giving out free apple pie and people start complaining about the forks.

Anyway all of the old camera views from last year are still in the game. In addition even though the camera is further away the pitch speeds is consistent. It's an optically illusion that you think you would have more time to react but in reality it's the same for the classic and the new camera view.

I thought I read somewhere that you guys lowered the default pitch speed. I might be wrong though.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

I thought I read somewhere that you guys lowered the default pitch speed. I might be wrong though.

I think he just meant that the pitch speed is consistent regardless of view.

As for default pitch speed being lowered, you are right...it was Russell himself who posted that default pitch speed was lowered a bit:

The stride timing window has been opened up a bit to help compensate for the added difficulty. Also the games default pitch speed is a little slower than it has been in the past.

[toolapc1978]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

This is funny that someone said this is not a Q & A thread yet that is all anyone on here is doing. I asked a question about stats on page 25 or around there and I was told that this is not for questions. Almost everyone on here is getting theirs answered but I dont get squat. Thanks guys. Remember that this is not a Q & A thread.

[MizzouBravesFan]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

Always wanted to pull a trigger on picking up a PS3 strictly for The Show...bluffed on it a few times, guess what...come March, I'm doing it.

This game sounds absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to play it...screw the haters.

Keep on doing what you're doing Russell, thanks for everything.

[BLAKExx1129xx]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

Will the replay problem get fixed? For example, if Alex Rodriguez hits a home run, in the replay, Robinson Cano's picture/stats/info is already on the jumbotron, where as A-Rod's should be, because it is a replay.

[Culture Rot]

player models look terrible

[ARoid1313]

player models look terrible

Wow seriously dude ?The player models have always been solid with the show. What do u think would make them less "terrible" lol?