"game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

[Trevytrev11]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

Sorry for my ignorance here but what does that mean "contact on 12-16 frames?

In short it means there is a larger window to make contact with the ball. Last year, you had to pretty much be perfect to make contact, so the system will be slightly more forgiving this year.

Last year, there were times where I thought I did everything perfect and would crush a pitch only to find that I was slightly early/late.

I believe the 12-16 frames means what it says. Every instance of motion is a frame (think of an old animated cartoon). Last year, there were fewer frames of motion where you could make contact...you know have more frames.

I don't know if this is just a result of them upping the frames per second or not.

I'm not big into the stuff either, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[davewins]

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I just received my issue of GI. The article also says batting has also received attention.

"Last year, players could only make contact on three different frames, whereas this year, the window of hitting has expanded to 12 to 16 frames."

Essentially, they say it causes more foul balls and realistic at bats.

Wow this is what I have been waiting for!! I always said they need to slow down the pitch speed a little in baseball games but drastically increase the timing window and frames was the word I was looking for. This sums up basically exactly what I wanted for hitting in a baseball game. This should add HUGE variety to the hitting engine all while remaining "physically realistic". As long as the bat to ball physics are accurate for where the pitches are in the strike zone then this should be GREAT. I don't like how in some games you can hit the ball to the opposite field on fastballs that you swing late on that should jam you and break your bat. You can swing late and as long as the left analog stick's in the right spot you will still hit a rocket opposite field. Completley unrealistic to the laws of physics.

[Mr.Wednesday]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

In short it means there is a larger window to make contact with the ball. Last year, you had to pretty much be perfect to make contact, so the system will be slightly more forgiving this year.

Last year, there were times where I thought I did everything perfect and would crush a pitch only to find that I was slightly early/late.

I believe the 12-16 frames means what it says. Every instance of motion is a frame (think of an old animated cartoon). Last year, there were fewer frames of motion where you could make contact...you know have more frames.

I don't know if this is just a result of them upping the frames per second or not.

I'm not big into the stuff either, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Bingo!

[baa7]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

Basically, the cool base unis and classic stadiums couldn't fit on the disc (but presumably could on the larger capacity ps3 disc. So to compensate, the jerseys and stadiums will be downloadable. This isn't horrible news, but it certainly isn't good. It basically means users without Live will not have the same game as users with Live and PS3 owners.

Lame-O. And I guess you can tell I don't have Xbox Live.

[K_GUN]

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cool base....scrap that junk anyway...put in alternate AWAY uni's

retro stadiums......bummer deal for 360 owners (tough day to be a 360 owner)

[CMH]

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Lame-O. And I guess you can tell I don't have Xbox Live.

I agree.

I know they want people to do things online but why not consider another way to provide this content? Maybe another disc?

But I'm sure it would cost too much money. It's just unfortunate for those that don't have access to XBOX Live.

[Scooter3]

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I agree.

I know they want people to do things online but why not consider another way to provide this content? Maybe another disc?

But I'm sure it would cost too much money. It's just unfortunate for those that don't have access to XBOX Live.

YankeePride and baa,
I can't get downloads with my PS3 so any downloads in the future mean nothing to me...
If an updated disc was offered every three or four months or so I wouldn't mind paying for it...

Scooter...

[sask3m]

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YankeePride and baa,
I can't get downloads with my PS3 so any downloads in the future mean nothing to me...
If an updated disc was offered every three or four months or so I wouldn't mind paying for it...

Scooter...

why can't you d/l with your ps3?

[baa7]

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I know they want people to do things online but why not consider another way to provide this content? Maybe another disc?

Multiple disks is the norm with CPU games. Why not consoles? Anyway, guess that's the way things are headed. I'm already resigned to the fact that, more and more, these games are going to be coming out incomplete content-wise, and that I'll never have the full verson unless I hook up to Xbox Live and download whatever.

[baa7]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

If an updated disc was offered every three or four months or so I wouldn't mind paying for it

For a good game, and if the content is a new add-on, sure. But to pay for content that simply wouldn't fit on the original disk? No.

[Scooter3]

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why can't you d/l with your ps3?

I'm traveling the country in my motor home and I'm not set-up for a PS3 download...I use verizon wireless for the internet...

Scooter...

[CMH]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

Multiple disks is the norm with CPU games. Why not consoles? Anyway, guess that's the way things are headed. I'm already resigned to the fact that, more and more, these games are going to be coming out incomplete content-wise, and that I'll never have the full verson unless I hook up to Xbox Live and download whatever.

I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing more of what Half-Life 2 did with Steam.

Soon we'll just be buying a DVD that allows us to dl content into our harddrives. And it's probably the only way to deliver everything that a console can deliver but a DVD can't hold.

[Scooter3]

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For a good game, and if the content is a new add-on, sure. But to pay for content that simply wouldn't fit on the original disk? No.

I agree!

If I take my PS3 to a Wifi hot spot could I download content there?

Scooter...

[porkchop]

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I agree!

If I take my PS3 to a Wifi hot spot could I download content there?

set your computer up to share the internet connection you get from your vz access card, plug a crossover cable into both your computer and your ps3's ethernet ports, and there you go - downloadable content on the ps3. Of course I don't know for sure if ICS works with the VZ access card, but it should. Google it for great justice!

[Spectre]

Re: "game informer" tidbit from 2k sports forum.

set your computer up to share the internet connection you get from your vz access card, plug a crossover cable into both your computer and your ps3's ethernet ports, and there you go - downloadable content on the ps3. Of course I don't know for sure if ICS works with the VZ access card, but it should. Google it for great justice!

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