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[Scottdau]

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I am getting the exact same thing. I quit the game, all the way back to the dashboard, and then just re-started the game and now it's fine, I can save or load without any problems. I wonder if it's the online roster update that is the issue?

I LOVE the pole camera, wow what a difference! And someone mentioned that the framerate suffers, but I seriously think it's actually improved on my game. I can't explain it, but it seems way smoother all the way around. Also, I don't know how they got Dice-K's photo, in-game face and even his pitching windup in the game. Weird that it doesn't list Dice-K's pitching motion though, it just says "none" for signature windup, but there is no doubt it's him. It's definitely not Wang's windup.

I thought all that stuff was hard-coded onto the disks, but not Dice-K. Hmm, maybe 2K "hid" him on the game disc, ala Barry Bonds on MVP-04? And now that he's fully active in the players association, they unlocked him? I know that other rookies, like Lincecum, Braun, etc, are still generic in-game faces. Anyway, bravo Ben Brinkman and company.

That is just what happen he was already in the game and they finally unlock him, just like MVP with Bonds.

[Scottdau]

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Another cool thing I noticed, was the computer seemed to have a better ai for when to bunt, it seemed like it happened a little more frequently and realisitc. Ya, you got to restart your fraanchise. Brinkmen for president, they need to give him a really big contract, he sure knows how to make a good sim baseball game.

Yeah I notcie that and more foul balls. It reallys does play good. I can't wait for the sliders guys do work with this game, they should be able to make it play really real. I will say onthing the game plays so much smother. I have not seen one slow down. It is so smooth, maybe it is just me.

[Cheeser12]

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So how do these play with pre-patch sliders? Will they probably need adjusting?

[tbone1]

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I dont know if its my imagination but I just played the two best games ever using tyrants sliders very very sim like.
Seems like they really toned down the power.
A couple things I noticed that I dont think were mentioned is night game lighting seems toned down and the crowd seems more shaded.
also IMO the crowd seems a little more alive ,maybe its just me.
Anybody else notice these small details?

[Seahawk76]

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I'm playing a quick game to try it out and it seems like there's a better variety of hits now than before (I'm using the swing stick). Also I had Ichiro try to score from second on a single to right by Beltre and he barely beat the throw while Beltre went for second on the throw to the plate without being prompted by me and just did beat the throw from the catcher. It was a bang-bang play at both bases and I don't remember seeing anything like that before, so it appears the baserunning AI has improved.

[Scottdau]

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I dont know if its my imagination but I just played the two best games ever using tyrants sliders very very sim like.
Seems like they really toned down the power.
A couple things I noticed that I dont think were mentioned is night game lighting seems toned down and the crowd seems more shaded.
also IMO the crowd seems a little more alive ,maybe its just me.
Anybody else notice these small details?

Yeah I can relate, but I am thinking I am cracking up. Because it is just unreal. The animation is so smooth now and it plays a great game of baseball. The CPU brought in a lefty to face my lefty and then after he got the out, they brought in a righty, it was unreal. Also, I swear the game plays out more. Especially on foul balls they play out and not go right into the next at bat. It really is like having a new game.

[Scottdau]

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I'm playing a quick game to try it out and it seems like there's a better variety of hits now than before (I'm using the swing stick). Also I had Ichiro try to score from second on a single to right by Beltre and he barely beat the throw while Beltre went for second on the throw to the plate without being prompted by me and just did beat the throw from the catcher. It was a bang-bang play at both bases and I don't remember seeing anything like that before, so it appears the baserunning AI has improved.

Yeah that and the rocket arms seems to be tone down becasue of the camera veiw it just looks right. I am digging this game.

[asrabbit91]

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All I can say is EA ****ed up by letting the mlb gameplay guro brinkmen go like that, and let him sign with VC. I honestly think by the time the License ends we will never say the words mvp again, because it will be even better. All mvp the college baseball game has is the same engine, and won't improve alot if you ask me.

[Seahawk76]

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Yeah that and the rocket arms seems to be tone down becasue of the camera veiw it just looks right. I am digging this game.

Yeah, in the past when I tried for extra bases I'd usually either make it easily or get thrown out by a mile. Seeing two runners make it on bang-bang plays during a single play makes me think they've fine-tuned the throwing strengths. The timing seemed very realistic.

[Scottdau]

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Yeah, in the past when I tried for extra bases I'd usually either make it easily or get thrown out by a mile. Seeing two runners make it on bang-bang plays during a single play makes me think they've fine-tuned the throwing strengths. The timing seemed very realistic.

I think it is the camera. I know that sounds funny, but that does make a difference. I am really digging the game even better. My main gripe was always the camera angle and they really did fix that, all this other things they fixed our just great too. I know onething this game runs so smooth. And the animation is steamless. Adn the controls seem tighter too. Man, I can't wait to start a franchise. lol

[born_bad]

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Not sure if this has been asked yet because I'm still trying to get caught up with this thread, but, were you actually able to strikeout the computer on Default All-Star? I've been trying to get this game to play as close to the Default Sliders as possible and this would be some good news.

I did get 1 strike out in 8 innings with Dice-K (against Kansas City). So, it is possible, but still not as often as it should be, I guess. I was playing in default All-Star with Dynamic Difficulty on. The AI still doesn't seem to chase out of the zone and if they do, they make contact.

Still, that can be fixed with a few slider tweaks, I'm sure. I'm absoloutely loving the new camera angle. It made some infield plays look absolutely incredible. The game just looks amazing when you can actually see things like the double-play developing. I didn't have a huge problem with the fielding before, but it's definitely a lot more fun now. A lot more fun.

[ProStylez]

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I think it is the camera. I know that sounds funny, but that does make a difference. I am really digging the game even better. My main gripe was always the camera angle and they really did fix that, all this other things they fixed our just great too. I know onething this game runs so smooth. And the animation is steamless. Adn the controls seem tighter too. Man, I can't wait to start a franchise. lol

See! I told u I was not lying. LOL.

[CMH]

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The new camera angle is great. Seeing the throw from Jeter to Giambi in one smooth angle is wonderful.

I'm using All-Star Default with DD on and it seems as if the runner speed is better. I played one game and scored from 2nd on a single to centerfield. I saw a lot of guys hustle more down the 1st base line making their position to the bag on the throw to first more realistic.

I don't know if that's the update at work, but I enjoyed it. I also lost game four of the World Series so now I have to wait till Game 5 to hold my trophy...

[pjlamore81]

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Ya, you got to restart your franchise.

Could Someone Please tell me why I would have to restart my Franchise. I downloaded the Patch and Have been playing with the Pole cam in my current franchise which I have had now since day 1. Every thing plays great, New Cam is Great, and I didnt mess with my sliders at all. The only thing that I did was turn Injuries on in the "My Franchise Menu".

I Dont get why people would restart there franchise?????????

[Pared]

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Aight, I am a total noob w. Xbox Live. I just signed up for it, paid in full, and now what the heck do I do?!

I assume it's under the marketplace, but I cannot find it. All I see is a buncha teams for each MLB team.

Sorry bro, wish I would have caught it sooner, but you just purchased XBL for this patch when you didn't have to. As long as you're using your gamer profile and are connected to the internet, you have XBL silver free of charge which gives you access to patches.

Patches are installed as soon as you start the game up if they are available and you are connected to XBL.