New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

**HimynameisMattyK** · 03-01-2012, 06:43 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by Pared

This is part of the reason people jump on each other. Stating it will "obviously" be anything is a bit presumptuous at this point.

No one knows anything at this point. It's all speculation until SDS announces something, IF they announce anything at all.

Well, how else would it make it to the game? The only other way would be a patch. I meant IF it makes it to the game. I never said it was definitely going it.

**bigdaddykraven** · 03-01-2012, 07:01 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

I am very confident that if the rule change happens and the MLB Devs feel confident about making a "fix" for it without messing up the game they will. These guys want the game as close to the real thing as much as we do. They have proven time and time again that they care about us and will do what is best for us.

The same article that says 2K12 will have it as an option also says they MLB Show team is looking into it. What would you have hated more, MLB 12 adding this mode, guessing how it works and the real MLB adds it later with different rules (maybe they make it a 3 game series instead or something) and then we're left with broken rules they "have to patch" as we'll say.

Or we can wait, just like they are, and see what the ruling is, then they make it in a patch (if they can) and have it right the first time.

**Pared** · 03-01-2012, 07:06 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by HimynameisMattyK

Well, how else would it make it to the game? The only other way would be a patch. I meant IF it makes it to the game. I never said it was definitely going it.

I see what you mean. Here's my way of thinking - if they didn't plan for it to be DLC, it's not as simple to just throw something up and calling it DLC. Those types of things are planned ahead of time, especially if the alter the core functionality of a mode.

I would think something like this would have to be patched. It can severely screw up franchise mode if not implemented right. I'm sure they will err on the side of caution because no one wants to break franchise mode for the people that don't even care about this.

**HimynameisMattyK** · 03-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by bigdaddykraven

I am very confident that if the rule change happens and the MLB Devs feel confident about making a "fix" for it without messing up the game they will. These guys want the game as close to the real thing as much as we do. They have proven time and time again that they care about us and will do what is best for us.

The same article that says 2K12 will have it as an option also says they MLB Show team is looking into it. What would you have hated more, MLB 12 adding this mode, guessing how it works and the real MLB adds it later with different rules (maybe they make it a 3 game series instead or something) and then we're left with broken rules they "have to patch" as we'll say.

Or we can wait, just like they are, and see what the ruling is, then they make it in a patch (if they can) and have it right the first time.

Very well said.

**ltw0303cavs** · 03-01-2012, 07:30 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Yeah , I mean its one year , besides remember we have the Astros moving into the AL next year so really your franchise isnt going to be totally accurate after year 1 anyway

**Bat** · 03-01-2012, 07:38 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by ltw0303cavs

Yeah , I mean its one year , besides remember we have the Astros moving into the AL next year so really your franchise isnt going to be totally accurate after year 1 anyway

Doesn't change the fact that THIS season the rules could be drastically different. THAT SAID. Good point. I know once I get to the 2nd season with my M's franchise I will be a little bummed...

**MrOldboy** · 03-01-2012, 07:47 PM

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I dont get the Astro's example. That is a change confirmed for 2013. The expanded playoffs is confirmed for 2012. I expect SCEA to patch this in given their commitment to creating a realistic simulation of the sport, but I wont hold it against them if they dont. Game development is a long process and it'll take some sort of resources to patch this in. Some changes couldn't make it in like the right field stands at wrigley.

Its not just "Hey add it in...Ok I'll come in early tomorrow and mash it out" its "Hey add it in, create new art assets for the one game playoff games, specific audio, in game menus and text, then add in the code for the change, test it for bugs, send it for sony approval, etc etc etc. Uhhh how many people do we need, how long will it take and how much will it cost?"

**jcern23** · 03-01-2012, 07:51 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

It would be cool to have this as an option and I am glad for 2K if they get it in but man after checking out the 2k demo the Show could have NO playoff mode and I would set up my own playoffs on paper lol. Just saying the gameplay is much much more important throughout the season IMO.

**ltw0303cavs** · 03-01-2012, 07:52 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

All I am saying is that you want your franchise to be accurate well after year 1 it wont be because of the move for the Astros. You cant blame SCEA because MLB who has screwed up more than they have fixed waited till the last minute to make this change.

**nonnel** · 03-01-2012, 08:34 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by ltw0303cavs

All I am saying is that you want your franchise to be accurate well after year 1 it wont be because of the move for the Astros. You cant blame SCEA because MLB who has screwed up more than they have fixed waited till the last minute to make this change.

As I and others have stated in this thread...

(And I preface this again by saying I love SCEA and am unaware what they're going to do as of yet...)

Everyone realizes that MLB made the official change "last minute". However, this change in format has been discussed for months, and was considered "probable" by most since November. That being said, it would have been smart for SCEA to have the foresight with this change, and included it as an OPTION for this years released version.

I don't think anyone expects a patch right away, and would also understand if it isn't possible due to the complications of code. However, I remain hopeful that they planned ahead for this occasion and begun work on a patch since it isn't an OPTION in the initial release.

**treyraq** · 03-01-2012, 08:41 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by nonnel

As I and others have stated in this thread...

(And I preface this again by saying I love SCEA and am unaware what they're going to do as of yet...)

Everyone realizes that MLB made the official change "last minute". However, this change in format has been discussed for months, and was considered "probable" by most since November. That being said, it would have been smart for SCEA to have the foresight with this change, and included it as an OPTION for this years released version.

I don't think anyone expects a patch right away, and would also understand if it isn't possible due to the complications of code. However, I remain hopeful that they planned ahead for this occasion and begun work on a patch since it isn't an OPTION in the initial release.

Did you stop to think that maybe MLB would not allow them to include the option for this?

Perhaps SCEA even knew for a fact that the change would happen (doubtful), and yet perhaps MLB told them that they would not be allowed to incorporate it into the game. It's right up there with uniforms...why does 2K have things the Show doesn't? Because they have different rights and limitations.

**Culture Rot** · 03-01-2012, 09:06 PM

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This is a gamebreaker for me. I was considering getting The SHwo over 2k this year, but right now im gonna sadly stay with 2k unless a patch puts it in the show. I need a realistic franchise mode.

**Theschill38** · 03-01-2012, 09:14 PM

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I think I still prefer a broken franchise mode over a broken entire game...

**Knight165** · 03-01-2012, 09:14 PM

Re: New MLB Playoff Format Confirmed

Originally posted by xlatinoheatx

This is a gamebreaker for me. I was considering getting The SHwo over 2k this year, but right now im gonna sadly stay with 2k unless a patch puts it in the show. I need a realistic franchise mode.

Does anyone else get the irony in this post?

M.K.
Knight165

**davis420** · 03-01-2012, 09:20 PM

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As much as I want the new playoff format in the game, it is by no means a game breaker. The Show is still the best presentation of MLB in a video game. I would rather not have it in this year and Franchise mode work how it should then for SCEA to try to implement it with a patch and something else being messed up in the game.

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