MLB 2K9 Post-Patch Impressions (360 & PS3 merged)

[kcxiv]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

Not true...how come the 2k forum is allowed to have patch discussions and threads and SCEA isn't, it makes no logical sense. It's an unfair double-standard b/c we are not allowed to discuss the Show patch b/c the
developers are on the board

Anyway I'm done discussing that here. I want to hear impressions on the 2k patch

I am sure the SCEA people have told the OS folks, that they want it ran a certain way if they are to keep posting there. cant really blame OS though. It brings them alot more traffic.

Kinda same in the Madden forums. Just have to get over it basically. lol

Anyways, AI agressiveness is really fixed.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

Not true...how come the 2k forum is allowed to have patch discussions and threads and SCEA isn't, it makes no logical sense. It's an unfair double-standard b/c we are not allowed to discuss the Show patch b/c the
developers are on the board

Anyway I'm done discussing that here. I want to here impressions on the 2k patch

Pure conjecture and also untrue. Threads repeatedly asking "where/when is the patch coming" were locked here too when there was nothing tangible to discuss. The reason it's being discussed here is because there is something to discuss.

The reason it's not being discussed there is there isn't anything to discuss. There's no announcement yet. when there is, they'll let us know and people will discuss from there. Constantly creating "any patch news" threads is useless in ANY forum.

You already created another thread asking why (which probably should have happened via PM) in The Show thread. Now you've brought it here. At best it belongs there and not in the 2K forum is all (I know you recognize that as you mentioned it...not "jumping on you", I'm merely clarifying my response).

Like I said, I hope you enjoy 2K9.

[jacory12]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

That would be sick, but you can't ever trust anyone over there.

You can say that again.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

NOPE! Ratings have CHANGED!
AI Aggressiveness is FIXED!

That's good news! Hopefully the PC patch is soon to come.

[kcxiv]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

http://www.2ksports.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2354564&postcount=3

Patch notes are in there

[miamimarlins1]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

Pure conjecture and also untrue. Threads repeatedly asking "where/when is the patch coming" were locked here too when there was nothing tangible to discuss. The reason it's being discussed here is because there is something to discuss.

The reason it's not being discussed there is there isn't anything to discuss. There's no announcement yet. when there is, they'll let us know and people will discuss from there. Constantly creating "any patch news" threads is useless in ANY forum.

You already created another thread asking why (which probably should have happened via PM) in The Show thread. Now you've brought it here. At best it belongs there and not in the 2K forum is all (I know you recognize that as you mentioned it...not "jumping on you", I'm merely clarifying my response).

Like I said, I hope you enjoy 2K9.

I just looked through the forums and couldn't find 1 thread that was closed in regards to 2k patches

[miamimarlins1]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

http://www.2ksports.com/forums/showp...64&postcount=3



Patch notes are in there

They patched a lot of stuff.

[Bwnarrow3]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

Looks good. Doesn't say anything about progressive lighting though. I guess I'll deal with that.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Second Patch for PS3 Already Here?

I just looked through the forums and couldn't find 1 thread that was closed in regards to 2k patches

lol...wow. Believe what you will. I personally think you are over-reacting big time, but to each his own. Just trying to inject a bit of reason into things...not my issue though.

In any case (and more on-topic), glad to see the patch notes. Looks fairly promising.

EDIT: Missed the one about the jogging home on sac flys when I first read it. That is a BIG one for me. Good stuff. No mention of a PC ETA, however.

[BrianFifaFan]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

Can't wait for 360 patch. Sounds good, so far. Lets get some more impressions!

[PVarck31]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

I might have to try this out again.

[Peter_OS]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

No news from Ron on the PC patch. hmmm.

[belljr]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

That's a ton of stuff.

ANyword on having to restart franchise?

I probably will anyway but just curious

[DickDalewood]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

CPU definitely throwing more balls... MUCH more balanced.

Got into a rundown, and they actually ran my runner down!

[Trevytrev11]

Re: ***Official patch 2 impressions thread***

Hey guys,
Back from the UK today and happy to be releasing patch notes. The PS3 dropped today, the 360 will be released by MS, I hope to have exact confirmation on a time/date in a bit.

-A noticeable reduction in amount of fly balls missed by outfielders (both the target and slowing down before a fly ball is caught have been fixed).
-Tuned overall slider values to get a better stand alone game, based on community suggestions
-Turned down Home Runs, should see dramatic improvement in amount of home runs hit during game play.
-AI aggressiveness tweaked – AI will take more balls
-Throwing in the “Red” was way harder than the best “Green” spot so maximum strength lowered in the red
-In-game crash resolved when not opening the Pitch Overlay hud and then bringing in another pitcher. Will resolve late inning crashes.
-Added variety so that all fielders arm strength isn’t so similar. Now the better arm strength fielders will make a difference.
-Fixed the bug that was causing the catcher to disappear when switched with a DH.
-There was another bug fixed when substituting the catcher and the DH that would cause the umpire to throw the ball backwards.
-Added more variety in pitching by making the gesture be a little harder to nail down “perfectly”
-Fixed a bug where the base runner would JOG home (Sacrifice fly and ground balls)
-Tweaked the issue where the 1st baseman’s foot would come off the bag too easily resulting in a lot of infield hits that should have been routine outs.
-Pitchers will now walk off the mound after the 3rd strikeout in an inning.
-Tuned numbers to fix the fact that pickoffs were too easy, especially at second base.
-Increased the delivery speed of the animations from the stretch to improve throwing out the AI when they attempted to steal.
-Pitcher rotation bug fixed where users in leagues would have their first bench player put in as their starting pitcher. They could adjust the starting pitcher but never get their bench player back to their line up. This would eventually lead to a crash.
-The user was unable to send a trade when having nine pitchers or eleven hitters on their roster in a fantasy draft league online. That has been resolved
-Online - Menu - The Winning/Losing Streak will now populate correctly when viewing the Card Battle Leader boards.
-League settings changes now will take affect immediately.
-Audio settings get reset when going online.

There are a lot of other things, including some franchise stuff, but they are more minor and countless. I am sure you'll come across them, but these are the major updates.

- Ronnie

Everything looks good...only big thing missing to me is editing stances and windups for created players.
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