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**Eddie1967** · 02-15-2009, 02:04 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by BigL

We must have watched different videos. I tought the crowd reaction after the RBI double sucked. Usually a play like that sends a home crowd into a frenzy, the reaction in the game was passive. And the fans didnt even stand up to anticipate the play at the plate.

What's getting on my nerves more and more is the ridiculous missing frame rate when the pitchers release the ball. This has me worried that there will be an overrall framerate issue in the game.

Not sure what you saw but.......................
It may not be absolutely freakin perfect but it's light years better than the last few versions of 2k baseball. You do the worrying, I'll be happy that VC looks to have made a very good game this year from what we have witnessed so far. Hopefully more videos will come out to rid you of your fears...........I for one am very excited about this game.

I also realized that it's the bottom of the first inning. I mean maybe I'm out of touch with baseball fans reactions but why would they be jumping up and down and in a "frenzy" and going crazy so early in the game on a double. They cheered loud and that's all that is needed in that situation IMO. I think without looking at the video as a whole, people are reacting and not putting the crowd reaction in it's proper context with the situation of each video we have seen.

**BigL** · 02-15-2009, 02:13 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by Eddie1967

Not sure what you saw but.......................
It may not be absolutely freakin perfect but it's light years better than the last few versions of 2k baseball. You do the worrying, I'll be happy that VC looks to have made a very good game this year from what we have witnessed so far. Hopefully more videos will come out to rid you of your fears...........I for one am very excited about this game.

I also realized that it's the bottom of the first inning. I mean maybe I'm out of touch with baseball fans reactions but why would they be jumping up and down and in a "frenzy" and going crazy so early in the game on a double. They cheered loud and that's all that is needed in that situation IMO. I think without looking at the situation as a whole, people are reacting and not putting the crowd reaction in it's proper context with the situation of each video we have seen.

No offense, but you are out of touch. An RBI double scoring a runner from 1st is an exciting play in baseball no matter the inning. Its not a lead off basehit. The reaction of teh crowd in the game was not realistic at all.

**jeffy777** · 02-15-2009, 02:15 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by Eddie1967

Not sure what you saw but.......................
It may not be absolutely freakin perfect but it's light years better than the last few versions of 2k baseball. You do the worrying, I'll be happy that VC looks to have made a very good game this year from what we have witnessed so far. Hopefully more videos will come out to rid you of your fears...........I for one am very excited about this game.

I also realized that it's the bottom of the first inning. I mean maybe I'm out of touch with baseball fans reactions but why would they be jumping up and down and in a "frenzy" and going crazy so early in the game on a double. They cheered loud and that's all that is needed in that situation IMO. I think without looking at the situation as a whole, people are reacting and not putting the crowd reaction in it's proper context with the situation of each video we have seen.

I agree with you. If this were the World Series, then they should be going crazier for sure, but I think the specific game in the vid is just setup as an exhibition game, so the crowd is set for "normal" circumstances. VC said in the Q&A session that playoff/posteason crowds will react differently.

**Eddie1967** · 02-15-2009, 02:16 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by BigL

No offense, but you are out of touch. An RBI double scoring a runner from 1st is an exciting play in baseball no matter the inning. Its not a lead off basehit. The reaction of teh crowd in the game was not realistic at all.

None taken, maybe I am, I'm not sure what type of reaction you want.............hopefully the game will be better for you when you play it, as for me, it's a first day purchase my friend.

**Eddie1967** · 02-15-2009, 02:17 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by jeffy777

I agree with you. If this were the World Series, then they should be going crazier for sure, but I think the specific game in the vid just setup as an exhibition game, so the crowd is set for "normal" circumstances. VC said in the Q&A session that playoff crowds will react differently.

Yeah, I like the crowd sounds now, but if they are even louder in the playoffs and world series and in the later innings, that will be really nice.

**The Living Legend** · 02-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Well overall very pleased on what VC has been able to do with this franchise in only a year. Graphics are good, that real time cut of Howard in the dugout really put a smile on my face. I thought the crowd was great on that double play, though i do agree that the fans should of been on there feet when that rbi double was hit and should of been louder, but at least we got some good crowd reaction.

One thing that ercs me is some of the animations are just weird like when players walk they will jog for a split second then set its just weird. Also the double play it looks like he looking home and not at first and ive seen that exact throw in other videos i hope this is just a beta thing and they have more animations or some type of take out slide or something.

Another thing about the crowd did the producers say their were going to be vendors and or people walking up and down the isles in the final version, not a big thing but it does enhance the atmosphere especially on pan shots.

Commentary Flawess and im sure were going to get alot more on the final version, i honestly dont like the commentary on the other game and that is one of the reasons for not buying it, Phillips as much as i hate that douchebag, he sounds alright and Thorne brilliant of course, just wish there was more Jeine(how ever you spell it) and the other guy was in more.

Overlays i hope their better in the final version, or maybe next year the way they do the lineup and show the fielders kind of meh, but its a good start. Well those are some of my thoughts.

**RogueHominid** · 02-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

It's really cool to see a full dugout, players walking from the on-deck circle to the plate, etc, all rendered real-time.

I, too, notice the choppiness, though. I wonder if some of the twitchy transitions are a result of compression to video format, or if they're actually there.

Ideally, things would be smoother, but I like where this is going.

**jerm21** · 02-15-2009, 02:23 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

WHAT IS THAT NOISE FROM THE CROWD at 1:11.

it drives me nuts. I don't know what it is but its always been in the previous games.

talking about crowd noise though, it was good in this video, maybe a little bit delayed reaction, but can't be perfect though!

**King Gro23** · 02-15-2009, 02:27 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

BigL check out the all star game triple play & Rockies end of game vids
Talk about atmostphere listen to the crowd

**elTodd** · 02-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

I really liked how they cut to the lineup introduction after the pick-off attempt. And then when Steve Phillips mentioned Ryan Howard, they cut to him leaning on the rail in the dugout. Very nice.

**King Gro23** · 02-15-2009, 02:34 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

I think the noise is good and The do stand well most stand when rollins pumps his fist after he scores but, they may die off too quick. It gets pretty loud after the ball lands and is heading towards the wall

**Eddie1967** · 02-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

In reviewing all of these videos I would say that the crowd noise was appropriate for each game situation.

**larma** · 02-15-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks. I like what I see.

**Jistic** · 02-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

I'm just amazed at the commentary. It's so fluid. And this is these guys first year. It makes what EA does with NCAA football commentary shameful.

Also loved the arguing after the close play at first at the end of the inning.

I've seen nothing in any of these videos that are red flags.

Would love to see Steve do a full game with #4 starters.

**bakesalee** · 02-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Rays @ Phillies 1st

Originally posted by jerm21

WHAT IS THAT NOISE FROM THE CROWD at 1:11.

it drives me nuts. I don't know what it is but its always been in the previous games.

talking about crowd noise though, it was good in this video, maybe a little bit delayed reaction, but can't be perfect though!

A very genuine LOL at the noise at 1:11. After reading your post my only prediction was that it would be what I have come to know as "Dad........."

Since 2004 that's one of my favorite sayings from this game, a mysterious, uncalled for "Daaaaaadddd?!"

Dad?

Daaaaad?