Operation Sports MLB 13 The Show Community Impressions Thread

[eaw913]

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I have been too busy actually playing to post my impressions. However, the game I just had made me realize why I need to make this post.

I made it to the playoffs in my Braves franchise. NLDS against the Nationals. First two games I overpower them in all facets. Game one I take 6-2, game two I take as well but by a closer margin at 8-6. Now onto game three.... I am in Washington and they get out ahead early. 2-0 after the first inning. I managed to keep them held to just two and eventually got it to 2-1. Then, all of a sudden, I give up a homer to LaRoche for 2.. 4-1 now. I go about 4 innings with barely even a hit. Eventually it comes to the top of the 8th, I get two guys on base but can't produce and have 2 outs and a full count with Heyward up to bat. So now I have a guy at 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs and a full count. Then I get a beautiful pitch and decide to swing for the fences.. peeled it down the right field line and it hits the foul pole for a 3 run shot, TIE GAME.

I end up winning it after getting a line drive homer to left with Simmons in the top of the 10th inning. Closed it out with Kimbrel striking out the entire side to end it. Amazing game. Couldn't be happier with this years edition.

[RandyBass]

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Random impressions:

-Overall it feels very much like this series in on cruise control for the PS3. New stuff doesn't jump out at all, and it familiarity sets in pretty quick. Understandable though, considering they have the PS4 coming up, along with the Vita.

-I like the new "swing creator" in edit a player. It allows you to assign a more customized swing, with stride type, etc. Pretty cool.

-They still haven't fixed the way you sub guys in. If you pinch hit for your catcher with a non-catcher, it will still show the pinch hitter in the field next inning, rather than letting you sub in a catcher beforehand.

-The pull hitting attribute is pretty cool, and definitely gives hitters a different feel. Thing is, you can only see this in game, so editing players will be kind of a pain. I've always added a few old time players to the game in past years, and there's going to be a few more steps now to an already lengthy process.

-Hitting in general feels a little smoother and more realistic, just the way the ball comes off the bat and how it flies through the air. Nicely done.

-Classic stadiums can now be played in offline! Very cool.

-I'm digging some of the new throwback uniforms. Still wish they had more, though I guess they have their hands tied by MLB on this. (hint to devs: give us the uniform creator from Diamond Dynasty for use with MLB teams, then add a uniform vault! )

That's about all I can think of. Haven't gotten into franchise much yet.

More impressions here:

-They clearly have done quite a bit of refinement to the game, so while early on the game felt familiar, I now see they tightened things up for the better. Besides the hitting I mentioned earlier, the base running is a bit more realistic, and you won't see any of those high chops fouls anymore. Like I say, things have just been ironed out.

-The "meatball" bug is alive and well. Takes a lot away from the game.

-Franchise mode is a lot more focused, and much more interesting. There's still a lot that can be done with this mode, but the changes are welcome. Scouting is engaging so far, and training is more clear and concise. Both of these things make it feel like you're more in control of the direction of your franchise.

-The new hitting camera for Road to the Show is nice.

-Wish they had the real time camera from a few years ago back in the game.

-The post game cut scenes are kind of cool, but are already becoming redundant.

Not much else you can say, simply because not much else is new or worth noting.

[juegochamp]

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You guys are honestly out of your mind if you think Franchise mode is good haha. That is usually all I play every year. It is so awful this year. I want to return the game. The game play is great (better than last year)..... if you play Exhibition every time. The stuttering skip on the main menu drives me insane. For those who said you wouldn't go back to 12? Your crazy. That was the best one by far.

[slthree]

You guys are honestly out of your mind if you think Franchise mode is good haha. That is usually all I play every year. It is so awful this year. I want to return the game. The game play is great (better than last year)..... if you play Exhibition every time. The stuttering skip on the main menu drives me insane. For those who said you wouldn't go back to 12? Your crazy. That was the best one by far.

You actually said nothing that would help someone on the fence decide if they should or shouldn't buy the game.

Could you please compare what parts of franchise mode were better last year? Maybe some specific examples would help others.

[tabarnes19_SDS]

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You guys are honestly out of your mind if you think Franchise mode is good haha. That is usually all I play every year. It is so awful this year. I want to return the game. The game play is great (better than last year)..... if you play Exhibition every time. The stuttering skip on the main menu drives me insane. For those who said you wouldn't go back to 12? Your crazy. That was the best one by far.

I'm curious to what you think is so bad about the franchise mode? Is it perfect? No, but a marked improvement. I'm sure that it will be refined more as well in a patch to address any issues it has.

[slthree]

I'm curious to what you think is so bad about the franchise mode? Is it perfect? No, but a marked improvement. I'm sure that it will be refined more as well in a patch to address any issues it has.

Yes. Exactly!

The question that all of us who haven't played franchise mode or don't have the game yet, is:

What specifically is wrong with franchise mode compared to last year?

[meatmets]

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Yes. Exactly!

The question that all of us who haven't played franchise mode or don't have the game yet, is:

What specifically is wrong with franchise mode compared to last year?

for me personally I LOVE IT!. Feels much more immersive, the scouting is better, I like the way the budget for the next year is determined by play on the field. It's a great experience thus far

[Knight165]

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You guys are honestly out of your mind if you think Franchise mode is good haha. That is usually all I play every year. It is so awful this year. I want to return the game. The game play is great (better than last year)..... if you play Exhibition every time. The stuttering skip on the main menu drives me insane. For those who said you wouldn't go back to 12? Your crazy. That was the best one by far.

You personally might not like the changes...

But I think the new changes to franchise mode make things much more interesting.
-menu stuttering aside...(yeah..that's pretty bad)
But I will say I would like to see some things tweaked as well....but all in all....it's going to take much more thought to work your team in franchise mode now.
Some tweaks that could be made....
-K totals in sim games
-BB's in sim games
-I wish teams spent more money on FA's(but only in later years)
-The draft logic could be improved(amateur draft)
-There could be more "surprises" in scouting and progression/regression.

But nothing that is worse than last year unless you really don't like to maneuver to keep your team competitive.

M.K.
Knight165

[Millennium]

Nothing feels better in this game than turning on a pitcher trying to sneak an inside fastball. Chris Davis has become EXTREMELY well versed on this in my game.

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[meatmets]

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Nothing feels better in this game than turning on a pitcher trying to sneak an inside fastball. Chris Davis has become EXTREMELY well versed on this in my game.

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yeah. nothing better then making loud contact and seeing the camera zoom out into the HR camera. Did this w/ Duda vs SF last night in the 9th inning tied 1-1. 2 Run HR into the cove

[tabarnes19_SDS]

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You personally might not like the changes...

But I think the new changes to franchise mode make things much more interesting.
-menu stuttering aside...(yeah..that's pretty bad)
But I will say I would like to see some things tweaked as well....but all in all....it's going to take much more thought to work your team in franchise mode now.
Some tweaks that could be made....
-K totals in sim games
-BB's in sim games
-I wish teams spent more money on FA's(but only in later years)
-The draft logic could be improved(amateur draft)
-There could be more "surprises" in scouting and progression/regression.

But nothing that is worse than last year unless you really don't like to maneuver to keep your team competitive.

M.K.
Knight165

I agree 100% I just noticed too that there needs to be more higher rated A and B rp in the draft. 4-5 years in there isn't many decent relief pitchers and the cpu carries between 6-10 SP on the ML roster.

[lhslancers]

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Turning two with the throwing accuracy set to Legend is not easy. Much better fielding mechanic this year.

[nemesis04]

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Turning two with the throwing accuracy set to Legend is not easy. Much better fielding mechanic this year.

Your welcome!

[earp4530]

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Franchise mode is horrendous now.. Cyber pics are gay, strikeout totals are a joke(do the devs even watch/pay attention to baseball?) and the player profession is laughable, 20 point drop after spring training lmao what? Franchise mode is a joke now. You're crazy if you actually think it's good. It doesn't represent anything close to an actual simulation of a MLB season. Guys like Patrick Corbin are leading the league in era..etc and Verlander has a 5 era..FIVE In July. Rip franchise mode I guess atleast the gameplay is good?

[bkrich83]

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Franchise mode is horrendous now.. Cyber pics are gay, strikeout totals are a joke(do the devs even watch/pay attention to baseball?) and the player profession is laughable, 20 point drop after spring training lmao what? Franchise mode is a joke now. You're crazy if you actually think it's good. It doesn't represent anything close to an actual simulation of a MLB season. Guys like Patrick Corbin are leading the league in era..etc and Verlander has a 5 era..FIVE In July. Rip franchise mode I guess atleast the gameplay is good?

How eloquent.