The "positive little things" thread

[jim416]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

By the way, that is VERY sad about the amount of views and lack of replies.

No, it's not very sad. It's a sad commentary on this years game from reading the posts from the gamers here, that's the bottom line. I can almost write what you're going to write, it's gonna be long and you'll probably get flamed. But telling the disappointed people who bought the game that it's sad they aren't posting good things is, well, very sad.

[Pared]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

The only homer statement was yours, my friend. My statement was merely an opinion.

Hopefully you saw MY "little things" on that thread, because they were some fantastic little things. I didn't say that MLB 2K6 had better "little things", I just said that the things posted on there (at least some of them) aren't any more impressive than the Giambi thing that somebody just snoozed on. THAT was a homer reply for somebody to do that, just because people feel they are allowed to, once again, trash this series at any cost, when I can't stand here and defend my personal preference to this series, because I have nobody behind me. Same thing happens with the Bonds issue, or whatever.

I love both games, and have already played both games to death. This series has always given me more playing time and has become less stale than anything else, though. No, that's not a "homer" statement towards the company, but just the games that they produce. I've said it many times before, and I don't believe in such a thing as "fanboyism". I don't understand HOW it can exist, because I don't see how, unless somebody really liked one game over another, did not purchase one game even though it suited their needs and preferences over another. I am allowed to like this game without being called a fanboy or a homer.

By the way, didn't you START the "little things" thread in the other forum? Perhaps even in MVP last year?

Everyone knows your "preference" for this title. You make it well known no matter how innocently you spin it. That's not the topic of discussion here. No one mentioned anything about being a fanboy either. You went that route.

All comments made so far are based on yours, saying that his "noticings are 50% more impressive" than the ones listed in the other list. Anyone with any sort of appreciation for the little nuances of a video game compared to MLB baseball know it is no contest.

And since you care so much, yes, I did start the other "Little things" thread, as well as MVP, High Heat, and ESPN 2k3. If you'd like, we can even go into the other sports as well.

The threads were started because they were warranted by the game, not soley for the sake of starting it. The replies by this thread and the "others" are as much evidence to that as you can ever need. Close to 13,000 views and 300 posts....

[Thrasha]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

When the game is idle for a couple minutes the announcers keep things moving by taking "fan emails"...

[gtm]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

When the game is idle for a couple minutes the announcers keep things moving by taking "fan emails"...

Cool! Thrasha, did they read your e-mail?

[Thrasha]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

Cool! Thrasha, did they read your e-mail?

No. I'm not cool enough

[gtm]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

No. I'm not cool enough

Bummer, another bug.

[TheLooseCannon]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

I just played my home opener at Wrigley and when Rolen hit a liner into the gap the ball disappeared into the ivy.
Not sure if it can be completely lost, but I did a double take when I saw the ball roll in there, glad I remembered where it was, heh. I also really liked the opening to the game, it showed the famous red Wrigley Field sign and fans walking into the stadium, man I miss living in Chicago.

Um, let's see, other little things:

-Jon & Joe breaking down the three strikes leading to the strikeout.
-Showing Derrek Lee's homer in the 4th inning when he came up to bat again in the 6th inning.
-Cool fan heckling, one I liked so far was one aimed at Melvin Mora something along the lines of "Hey Melvin, I'd like to see some Mora ya striking out!".
-When runners get into scoring position and a big hitter comes up, if you don't have an ace on the mound the pitcher will be rattled and pitching becomes pretty difficult. Jon & Joe also make note of this, and you can even call a mound visit to try and calm the pitcher down.
-AI managers arguing a fair/foul call, pretty awesome because I've never seen that before in a game.
-Tons and tons of stat tracking, reminds me of High Heat.
-The owner in GM Mode told me to cut a crappy pitcher (Scott Eyre) with a huge contract and for me to resign Prior, good thing his injury troubles don't translate into video games.

I'll find more, because I'm seeing new ones each game.

[nemesis04]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

-Jon & Joe breaking down the three strikes leading to the strikeout.
-Showing Derrek Lee's homer in the 4th inning when he came up to bat again in the 6th inning.
-Cool fan heckling, one I liked so far was one aimed at Melvin Mora something along the lines of "Hey Melvin, I'd like to see some Mora ya striking out!".
-When runners get into scoring position and a big hitter comes up, if you don't have an ace on the mound the pitcher will be rattled and pitching becomes pretty difficult. Jon & Joe also make note of this, and you can even call a mound visit to try and calm the pitcher down.
-AI managers arguing a fair/foul call, pretty awesome because I've never seen that before in a game.
-Tons and tons of stat tracking, reminds me of High Heat.
-The owner in GM Mode told me to cut a crappy pitcher (Scott Eyre) with a huge contract and for me to resign Prior, good thing his injury troubles don't translate into video games.

Nice little details!

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

- I'm using the Xbox version. When you're pitching, if you hold down the right trigger, you can see the direction of which way the pitch is suppose to break.
When you hold down the right trigger and if you move the left analog stick, you can see your pitch ratings and pitch frequency.

[RGmoney]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

I just played my home opener at Wrigley and when Rolen hit a liner into the gap the ball disappeared into the ivy.
Not sure if it can be completely lost, but I did a double take when I saw the ball roll in there, glad I remembered where it was, heh. I also really liked the opening to the game, it showed the famous red Wrigley Field sign and fans walking into the stadium, man I miss living in Chicago.

Um, let's see, other little things:

-Jon & Joe breaking down the three strikes leading to the strikeout.
-Showing Derrek Lee's homer in the 4th inning when he came up to bat again in the 6th inning.
-Cool fan heckling, one I liked so far was one aimed at Melvin Mora something along the lines of "Hey Melvin, I'd like to see some Mora ya striking out!".
-When runners get into scoring position and a big hitter comes up, if you don't have an ace on the mound the pitcher will be rattled and pitching becomes pretty difficult. Jon & Joe also make note of this, and you can even call a mound visit to try and calm the pitcher down.
-AI managers arguing a fair/foul call, pretty awesome because I've never seen that before in a game.
-Tons and tons of stat tracking, reminds me of High Heat.
-The owner in GM Mode told me to cut a crappy pitcher (Scott Eyre) with a huge contract and for me to resign Prior, good thing his injury troubles don't translate into video games.

I'll find more, because I'm seeing new ones each game.

Man I'm running a Cubs franchise also. I'm with ya on everything you listed, except with a twist. I had Puljos smack a shot into the gap and it rolled into the ivy. Murton had trouble picking up/finding the ball and Puljos went to 3rd. Now get this: I get the option to argue w/Dusty!!! My friend and I were like NO WAY (LOL). We did a double-take as well. I let the ump have it and got a +5 on my team morale. Albert stayed on 3rd though. Pretty cool in my opinion...

[Jistic]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

I'm also doing a Cubs franchise. And am on the last game of the St. Louis series. I beaned Edmunds by accident. La RUssa got pissed, Miller was talking about how that pisses him off when his players get hit.

Anyway Jaque Jones hit a HR earlier. His next at bat he got beaned first pitch, Marquis was on the mound. Got tossed, warnings to both benches, and again La Russa went nuts. It was great.

The whole game was full of managers bitching, lots of tension, we eeked it out 7-6 after Dempster blew the save.

[RGmoney]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

I'm also doing a Cubs franchise. And am on the last game of the St. Louis series. I beaned Edmunds by accident. La RUssa got pissed, Miller was talking about how that pisses him off when his players get hit.

Anyway Jaque Jones hit a HR earlier. His next at bat he got beaned first pitch, Marquis was on the mound. Got tossed, warnings to both benches, and again La Russa went nuts. It was great.

The whole game was full of managers bitching, lots of tension, we eeked it out 7-6 after Dempster blew the save.

Great stuff man, sounds like my Cubs/Cards series. Bean balls and ejections. I dreaded everytime their big hitters came up. Typical real life series between them two...

[DickDalewood]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

Great stuff man, sounds like my Cubs/Cards series. Bean balls and ejections. I dreaded everytime their big hitters came up. Typical real life series between them two...

Man, I can't wait until I get to start mine on Tuesday!

[vegasmike]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

Man I'm running a Cubs franchise also. I'm with ya on everything you listed, except with a twist. I had Puljos smack a shot into the gap and it rolled into the ivy. Murton had trouble picking up/finding the ball and Puljos went to 3rd. Now get this: I get the option to argue w/Dusty!!! My friend and I were like NO WAY (LOL). We did a double-take as well. I let the ump have it and got a +5 on my team morale. Albert stayed on 3rd though. Pretty cool in my opinion...

Did Dusty get booted?

[RGmoney]

Re: The "positive little things" thread

Did Dusty get booted?

No, I could have went further in the intensity of the argument, but I didn't want to push it.