Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

[LastActionHero]

It was hard to distinguish the colors, also I think it is four total including the bulls-eye red dot that starts the meter. That dot would be your softest throw.

Okay, I thought they were pretty good to distinguish. Gonna check it tomorrow

You know what's hard to distinguish, the pitch history colours!

[thaSLAB]

Could someone tell us about the trophies? I know the full list would be a pain to post, but could you at please answer these two? First, is there any online trophies, and second, how many trophies are there in total? Thanks so much.

I looked at the trophy list, but I didn't write them down. Of course, we were unlocking some as we played. There were more stadium specific trophies, trophies pertaining to pulse pitching, and hitting the ball off of a base. Two that I remember and found funny (that I won't give away) were "Million Dollar Arm" and "Take Out The Competition" - but you can probably figure them out.

Not sure if this question goes in here but have you guys seen the World Series celebration? Is it the same or different?

I didn't see any celebrations personally, so I can't answer that. Maybe the other guys can. One thing that is cool is, if a guy is an All-Star, they recognize that graphically (OSD) that for the remainder of the season.


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[Reys]

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I looked at the trophy list, but I didn't write them down. Of course, we were unlocking some as we played. There were more stadium specific trophies, trophies pertaining to pulse pitching, and hitting the ball off of a base. Two that I remember and found funny (that I won't give away) were "Million Dollar Arm" and "Take Out The Competition" - but you can probably figure them out.

Thanks so much, I always look forward to trying to get them all every year. Adds a nice challenges to the game. Did you notice any online ones? And PLEASE let me know if you see/remember anymore. I would really appreciate it.

[econoodle]

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I looked at the trophy list, but I didn't write them down. Of course, we were unlocking some as we played. There were more stadium specific trophies, trophies pertaining to pulse pitching, and hitting the ball off of a base. Two that I remember and found funny (that I won't give away) were "Million Dollar Arm" and "Take Out The Competition" - but you can probably figure them out.






I didn't see any celebrations personally, so I can't answer that. Maybe the other guys can. One thing that is cool is, if a guy is an All-Star, they recognize that graphically (OSD) that for the remainder of the season.


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lovin' it.

[sink4ever]

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I just wanted to say thank you to Pared and all the other participants for going out there and doing such a great job representing the community (and bringing back all this great info!). Thanks also to SCEA for hosting this kind of event, it certainly sounds like they are committed to constantly improving an already exceptional game.

[Bahnzo]

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Re: Move batting contols.

Can you talk a little more about how well (or not well) this works. And specifically does it track inside/outside and high/low? ie: if there's a pitch low and outside, can it tell that I'm reaching out there to get the ball? Is there any chance that it combines movement of the PCI with the swing timing?

[agentlaw13]

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I looked at the trophy list, but I didn't write them down. Of course, we were unlocking some as we played. There were more stadium specific trophies, trophies pertaining to pulse pitching, and hitting the ball off of a base. Two that I remember and found funny (that I won't give away) were "Million Dollar Arm" and "Take Out The Competition" - but you can probably figure them out.

Lemme guess....You take out the opposing teams pitcher by a line drive to their head?

I hope to do this with my first batter in every game that I'm facing verlander in my indians franchise. No offense, slab, that guy just dominates me on this game! lol...enjoying reading your feedback from community week, man! thanks for your work, buddy.

[Sheamazin]

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Any word on what type of prizes are going to be for the CoTW?

[DanH35]

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Lemme guess....You take out the opposing teams pitcher by a line drive to their head?

My guess for that one would be taking out the second baseman to break up a double play.

[M_F_Z]

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my guess is beaning a guy and he gets injured.

[Blzer]

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My guess is you ask the guy you're playing online against on a blind date.

[DamnYanks2]

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If there really is no lag for the Move, I'm so sold on it.

[RedSox1558]

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In Franchise or Season mode is there an option of amount of games. Usually it's (162, 81, 45, 29, 14) is there like a 60-75) option?

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

1. Does pitcher confidence still reset when loading an in-game save file?

I did not get a chance to save a game and start it up again, sorry!

2. Since outfielders presumably move and throw slower this year, and the ball physics presumably cause batted balls to move faster this year, is MLB 12 The Show more offensively friendly? I.E. If a player batted realistically on Default AS in 11, would the CES guys recommend batting on HOF (to start) in 12?

I played all star, HOF and Legend. With 2 player games All Star gave you the most dynamic scores. In single player games All Star and HOF seemed to offer a good mix. Legend was tough to get a lot of offense and the scores were 3-2, 2-1, 1-0 etc.


3. Since pitcher confidence has been rewritten, what are your impressions? Specifically, how are BB's and K's impacted. Last year, I noticed that CPU pitchers seemed to throw a slightly inordinate amount of strikes on 3 ball counts. Has this changed? Are BB's more dynamic amoungst control/wild pitchers? And as far as K's go, the CPU seemed to make a lot of contact on 2 strike counts. Has the pitcher confidence revamp impacted this?

The biggest thing I found with the confidence is that it was more stable. Giving up a few hits does not turn your pitcher into a scared turtle collapsing into his shell. You will be able to work out of jams at a realistic pace.

As far as walks go, it felt pretty dynamic from pitcher to pitcher. Occasionally I saw the situation of the first 3 pitches called for balls and then he became a strike machine right after that but it was not too often.


4. Curveballs were in my opinion the least effective offspeed pitch in 11'. How do CPU hitters react the curveballs this year? Similarly? Differently?

I noticed this year if you mix your pitches well you can get the CPU swinging and they appeared to get fooled a little more then they have in the past. This goes for any pitch by the way!

Answers in bold!

[nemesis04]

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nem, these are the little things i love. stuff you'd never hear about in previews, but guys like you, knight, en, pared, slab and tabarnes give us these big little features

the bolded part, is that pitcher specific or his general vs lefty rating?

I am going to say general but not 100% sure.