Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

There is a new information tool you can use while at the plate. It is basically a quick look that has the pitcher and batter information. You hit left on the D-pad and a screen drops down from the overhead score line. One side has the pitcher and the other is the batter. The information is in bar form (no numbers). It gives a quick summary on the player like for example showing BB/9 on the pitcher, how the batter rates against the lefty pitcher, etc. Nice little tool to use!

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - Gameplay questions/concerns/inquiries

To piggyback on the fielding, any chance the giant spinning baseball has been replaced by (or perhaps an option for) something a little more subtle? i.e. a plain circle where the ball will land?

A simple circle that starts large and shrinks as the ball gets closer (with size/accuracy of the landing spot determined by player ratings) would be awesome. But right now I'd be happy with a plain circle that's less distracting than the spinning baseball. Would also "update" the game's appearance and change things up, since it's been the same for the past 5-6 years.

The baseball is still in but it is a new graphic. Looked more updated in style.

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

Will there be tweaks to routine throws to 1st base? As it is now, the majority of routine throws seem to be either way high or way low. Would like to see more throws to the chest. In no way is this a gamebreaker, just wanted to throw it out there.

-ghoste

They were looking into this when we were there. In playing a few days straight the second baseman's throws mostly ended up being low for some reason. Hopefully it gets a tweak!

[Blzer]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

Answers in bold!

Thanks for the answers! It's a shame that they haven't been worked on the way that I was hoping for, but for the things I was expecting in analog pitching might have taken up some serious time.

I would, however, like to request that my ideas that I have be looked at again and taken into consideration (I would have to send you the posts if you don't know where they are).

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

Thanks for the answers! It's a shame that they haven't been worked on the way that I was hoping for, but for the things I was expecting in analog pitching might have taken up some serious time.

I would, however, like to request that my ideas that I have be looked at again and taken into consideration (I would have to send you the posts if you don't know where they are).

I have all your info!

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

On plays at the plate, are we able to decide whether or not to cut the ball off or let the ball sail through to the plate? In '11 we have two choices when throwing home (from the outfield): throw to home or throw to cutoff (1b/3b).

You cannot control if the ball can be cut off on a throw home. But we did notice occasionally on throws home that died out dramatically the CPU had the infielder cut the ball off. So there appears to be some type of logic in the game.

UPDATED POST (1/17): Another question I have about gameplay has to do with player's momentum. Specifically outfielder's momentum on dive attempts. I've always felt (and this could possibly be just me) that when an outfielder is running full speed and attempts to make a diving catch that their dive doesn't quite carry as much momentum as it should. It's almost as if they jump up to dive and all their speed and weight goes out the window. Basically, I'm asking, has this been improved upon in '12? If you need further clarification on this question, feel free to ask. I can provide video if you'd like.

The dives felt the same to me as 11. Also, I did not have too many diving situations but I tend to play it safe in the outfield, lol.

Answers in bold!

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

Are there foul tips into the catchers glove for outs this year?

No foul tip outs this year! I know it is something they want to get in.

[nemesis04]

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Here's a random question that just came to me: Has anything been done differently with Balks this year? Are they still exclusive to humans? I leave them turned off because I don't like the idea of a feature that only affects me and not my opponent.

No changes this year.

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY questions/concerns/inquiries

Ah yes, can't believe I didn't ask this question. I suggested in an earlier thread about analog controls that they allow us to use the Skate-like controls to pre-load an entire double play sequence, by pointing the right-analog stick to 12:00 (second base), then rolling it around the rim to 3:00 (first base), just like how you would do a nollie shove-it in Skate.

Did this get included?

You cannot do what you suggested above. It works the same as last year but with smoother animations and refinements to the the analog meter it should be a much smoother experience. Also with regards to the analog throwing meter the different color strength rings under the player are gone and now they are just red.

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

Taking a break, need to shovel some snow! Lucky me!

[LastActionHero]

Also with regards to the analog throwing meter the different color strength rings under the player are gone and now they are just red.

So my eyes weren't playing tricks on me watching the gameplay footage.
Why is that? So now you have 3
rings of red where one means soft and three a hard throw?

[sbmnky]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

There is a new information tool you can use while at the plate. It is basically a quick look that has the pitcher and batter information. You hit left on the D-pad and a screen drops down from the overhead score line. One side has the pitcher and the other is the batter. The information is in bar form (no numbers). It gives a quick summary on the player like for example showing BB/9 on the pitcher, how the batter rates against the lefty pitcher, etc. Nice little tool to use!

Are these based on the current season/franchise stats or 2011 stats? I assume 2011 stats for exhibition games.

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

Why is that? So now you have 3
rings of red where one means soft and three a hard throw?

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.

[nemesis04]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

Are these based on the current season/franchise stats or 2011 stats? I assume 2011 stats for exhibition games.

I would assume 2011 stats but maybe Ramone can chime in to confirm.

[econoodle]

Re: Community Day - GAMEPLAY question and answer

There is a new information tool you can use while at the plate. It is basically a quick look that has the pitcher and batter information. You hit left on the D-pad and a screen drops down from the overhead score line. One side has the pitcher and the other is the batter. The information is in bar form (no numbers). It gives a quick summary on the player like for example showing BB/9 on the pitcher, how the batter rates against the lefty pitcher, etc. Nice little tool to use!

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?