MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

But at least in the PS3 version they still do not have the Home Run stat overlay box popup while the batter who just hit the Home Run is rounding the bases. Instead you see the Home Run overlay box appear when the next batter is at the plate. I would like it to be more like what you see on a real baseball TV broadcast where the Home Run stat overlay box pops up while the camera is on the batter rounding the bases. I am hoping this was changed for the PS4 version but I am not counting on it. I gave been requesting this small change for a few years now and I am kind of surprised it's taking so long for them to change it. Unless of course Sony likes the way it currently is for some reason and has no plans to ever change it which would be disappointing.

This is how it should be in MLB The Show when a player hits a Home Run. Or at least something similar to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1QjAFqX9rY

Agreed. But...

For the sake of a quicker game; meaning accommodating all the 'X-button to-skip-cutscene mashers,' not being able to see the info exactly where it's currently shown would cause a riot!

I'm fine with where it's currently placed for that reason alone.

You have to consider Fast Play users too that want to see how far their bombs went.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I wouldn't count on it. I'd be surprised if we see anything more than a couple screenshots of the PS4 before the PS3 version is released. Their goal right now is to maximize their sales of the PS3 version and not alienate that fan base before moving their attention to PS4 owners. The blogs will refer to both versions, but any video released in March should be PS3 only.

I see your point, and I raise you this... The Show is such a great game, they dont need to sell it. It sells itself. And people who are getting the PS3 version WON'T be swayed by PS4 media, there's people out there who either have said they're getting both, or they're only getting PS3 bc they dont have a PS4. And for the guys like me, who dont have a PS3, but ONLY a PS4 are itching for that news. Now I understand from a business aspect why they're doing what they're doing, I'm just saying by now it won't make a difference. People already made up their mind if they're gonna 1) Not buy, 2) Buy PS3 only, 3) Buy PS4 only, or 4) Buy both. I can see them holding out on PS4 info if it's not done or not ready to be shown yet. But if it is done and it's solely because they're trying to boost PS3 sales, redundant move.

[Curahee]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

(without having to go into the menu after every half-inning).

You cant do that either. Once its set, its set for the entire game.

People already made up their mind if they're gonna 1) Not buy, 2) Buy PS3 only, 3) Buy PS4 only, or 4) Buy both.

I agree!

[Profit89]

Quick counts is a phenomenal idea. Total game changer. Particularly if you play your buddies in local multiplayer. Every pitch truly matters now. Before you would just swing away, but now you will focus on each pitch.

[tnixen]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

Agreed. But...

For the sake of a quicker game; meaning accommodating all the 'X-button to-skip-cutscene mashers,' not being able to see the info exactly where it's currently shown would cause a riot!

I'm fine with where it's currently placed for that reason alone.

You have to consider Fast Play users too that want to see how far their bombs went.

Well that's why you have 2 modes now "Fast Play " And "Presentation" The "Presentation" mode should have it the way I am suggesting

Also I am in no way looking to speed up my games. MLB The Show is so great and fun to play so why in the world would I want to get the game over with as fast as I can? I mean sure there maybe times where I want to get in a quick game and in these cases "Fast Play" mode will be wonderful. But most of the time when I set out to play MLB The Show I make sure I have plenty of time to finish the game. It's no fun when you have to rush though your game.

There will be no "Fast Play" for me!!!

[shaneomac]

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So in Franchise mode If I choose player lock I won't be able to see my teammates at bats from the dugout like in RTTS but it would just be simmed? If that is true that is very dissapointing.

[tnixen]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I'm loving the pitch count on the scorebug!!

One small issue I see though it looks like there is not enough room to display 100+ pitches currently. There should be a space between Pitches and the numbers. It should look like this (PITCHES 111) not (PITCHES111) again small thing but maybe it's not to late to fix so I figured I would report it here.

I remember a lot of us were hoping for this last year but Sony did not have enough time to get it in on time.

[Curahee]

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So in Franchise mode If I choose player lock I won't be able to see my teammates at bats from the dugout like in RTTS but it would just be simmed? If that is true that is very dissapointing.

Yes but I believe you can lock on to any amount of players you want.
So if you want 3-5, I believe you can.

Maybe a Dev can clarify.

[MrOldboy]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

As a broadcast presentation, there should be more stats presented as the play happens. Its now the norm in brodcasts to show the HR total of the player as they round the bases, it doesn't have to be on the scorebug, but as part of a broadcast it should be there. There are a ton of little changes they can make to the broadcast presentation to make it feel authentic. The way cameras follow the action, a slight delay after the ball is hit (similar to PYS), HR totals and stats presented as they happen, etc. Hopefully they eventually do get to a point where it feels like an actual TV broadcast. It gets closer every year.

[SVCbearcat10]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

Well that's why you have 2 modes now "Fast Play " And "Presentation" The "Presentation" mode should have it the way I am suggesting

Also I am in no way looking to speed up my games. MLB The Show is so great and fun to play so why in the world would I want to get the game over with as fast as I can? I mean sure there maybe times where I want to get in a quick game and in these cases "Fast Play" mode will be wonderful. But most of the time when I set out to play MLB The Show I make sure I have plenty of time to finish the game. It 's no fun when you have to rush though your game.

There will be no "Fast Play" for me!!!

You have a luxury that many of us don't have. While I'll probably play some full games, the vast majority of mine will be quick counts. I typically play 1 game from every other series or else I wouldn't be able to get through a full season. This will allow me to play more games per season or play the same number of games and get through the season faster. I'm lucky if I have an hour to play most week nights.

[shaneomac]

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Yes but I believe you can lock on to any amount of players you want.
So if you want 3-5, I believe you can.

Maybe a Dev can clarify.

Thanks for responding. I would think they would at least give us the option to see how many pitches of an at bat we can watch like it is in RTTS.

I'm hoping a Dev can clarify this as well.

[Shaffer26]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

Great video, just a little disappointed that no PS4 gameplay or screenshot was shown.

[Knight165]

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Yes but I believe you can lock on to any amount of players you want.
So if you want 3-5, I believe you can.

Maybe a Dev can clarify.

While that was on the table when we were there in November(up to three players).....it looks as though they have decided on locking one player at a time.

Also.....I thought they had the option to view the teammates AB's and on field plays or to have the plays simmed.....I hope that's in there as well.


M.K.
Knight165

[shaneomac]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

While that was on the table when we were there in November(up to three players).....it looks as though they have decided on locking one player at a time.

Also.....I thought they had the option to view the teammates AB's and on field plays or to have the plays simmed.....I hope that's in there as well.


M.K.
Knight165

I hope you're right about being able to watch and not just sim.

[ajblithe20]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

So I'm pretty sure this means I'm getting both versions. I'm beyond excited for baseball season, and I don't think I'd be able to wait a month (or a little longer) for video game baseball after real baseball begins.

Another thing I always look for in these blogs is to see the new batting stances for some players. Noticed that Pedroia has a nice one, Wil Myers as well.