MLB 12 The Show Gameplay Video - Angels vs. Rangers

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by CMH

edit: Just checked again to confirm I'm not going nuts. The runner on 2nd did not go halfway. He tagged up immediately.

This goes under the same category of outfielders setting themselves up in the exact spot to play bounces off the wall. The CPU knows the potential outcome of the situation because there is a high chance the ball will be caught. That is why he immediately runs to second for the tag up scenario. Without the uncertainty of the CPU built into the system some of these scenarios do not play out correctly all the time.

[Pared]

I saw nothing wrong with that outcome, considering he anticipated a catch. Once the ball wasn't caught he was running but not fast enough to advance two bases.

Man on first went half way.

You could have anticipated the drop trying to score, but then you eliminate the oppo to advance regardless of the outcome. Besides, the CF played the ball off the wall (accordingly), got it in quickly and did what the defense was supposed to do.

[kngjames83]

Was a little concerned that nothing about the commentary sounds any different from the previous games. Thought this was the one area that needed some attention. Was impressed with some of the subtle changes, overlays, cut scene animations, Albert Pujols turning completely on that ball hit to left field. These are the things that makes this game a must buy for any sports fan every year.

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by CMH

edit: Just checked again to confirm I'm not going nuts. The runner on 2nd did not go halfway. He tagged up immediately.

Yeah, that's the way it should have happened, IMO. Well, maybe not all the way to 2nd, but retreat closer (within a couple steps) to the bag in order to tag if needed (as BaseballT explained). The runner on 1st did, and should have gone half-way though.

[CMH]

Quote: Originally Posted by thaSLAB

Yeah, that's the way it should have happened, IMO. Well, maybe not all the way to 2nd, but retreat closer (within a couple steps) to the bag in order to tag if needed (as BaseballT explained). The runner on 1st did, and should have gone half-way though.

The immediate tag-up is my issue. I wouldn't mind if he inched closer as the ball was closer to the outfielder.

But, either way, it probably wouldn't be an easy score so he advanced the base he might only have been able to.

I'll be back in March if I see this happen on a less playable ball.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by CMH

The immediate tag-up is my issue. I wouldn't mind if he inched closer as the ball was closer to the outfielder. But, either way, it probably wouldn't be an easy score so he advanced the base he might only have been able to. I'll be back in March if I see this happen on a less playable ball.

Yeah, I can agree with that. But imagine if your play goes halfway then makes the catch? Some people would get pissed that he didn't advance...

The thing we don't know - what if we replayed that scenario 10 times? Does the AI react the same way every single time?

[CMH]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Yeah, I can agree with that. But imagine if your play goes halfway then makes the catch? Some people would get pissed that he didn't advance...

Well, this is where I start to wonder a bit about the depth of the baserunning programming because that ball was going to be real hard to catch.

I highly doubt any MLB player is immediately tagging up from 2nd on a ball hit that well toward the wall.

So, my wonder is: do runners on 2nd always tag up on deep fly balls to the track in left field?

Quote:

The thing we don't know - what if we replayed that scenario 10 times? Does the AI react the same way every single time?

And then this is what I ask myself next. Maybe they don't always. I'll know when I play because runner on 2nd, fly ball to deep left is a common enough occurrence to test the results.

Not that I want to test results, but I just want to enjoy the game that's given to me. But, on a ball hit off the wall, I would prefer the runner on 2nd score.

And if the runner can't, I then ask if runners are fast enough or if arms are too strong.

Now I'm thinking too much...

[queensbomber]

To me, from the footage we've seen so far, this game looks perfect.
The commentary is much improved to my ears, I know a lot of you complain that its the same thing, and it is but how many different ways can you call balls and strikes and outs?
I think with the addition of the new in game stat info and a little background on the players themselves, it will make listening to these guys call the game a lot easier.
To me the commentary is much improved.

Graphics look amazing to me and well gameplay I think we all know what to expect.
For me, I just hope the throwing system is more fluid and smooth.
Seems to me like when introduce a new feature to the game, its pretty good the first year but then they really nail it the second year.
These San Diego guys never cease to amaze.