Major League Baseball 2K9 Patch #2 Details

[FenwayMac]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Patch #2 Details

quick question.

In regards to people talking about adjusting AI Aggression, are you talking about the computer being more willing to swing at pitches outside the strike zone?

[bronxct1]

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quick question.

In regards to people talking about adjusting AI Aggression, are you talking about the computer being more willing to swing at pitches outside the strike zone?

No they are talking about computer not taking strikes and swinging at pretty much every pitch

[kGinGreen]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Patch #2 Details

Any chance 2k will be tuning the pitchers a bit so if you dont time the circle perfectly it will effect your velocity and accuracy even moreso depending on a pitchers ratings? This along with tuning the batter aggressiveness to more realistic levels and smoothing out the fielding, fixing some of hte baserunning miscues, would go a long way to making this game play really well. I think this would add a lot to the pitcher duels and add more challenge and variety without overdoing it instead of being able to pinpoint everything so easily and wouldnt be that hard to do.

[kGinGreen]

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I'd also like it to be harder to make contact when batting. This game is a patch away and some tuning from being really solid. I'd love it if they can get it right.

[rjsuperfly66]

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I've officially shelved pre-patch MLB 2k9 for College Hoops 2k8. Choops 2k8 was one of the few games 2k got right. Too bad they shelved that one because they lost too much money on Prizefighter and All-Pro Football.

But I agree, MLB could be solid with a good patch. I was playin yesterday with my roommate, and 3 times I called home runs on him with a few men on base. When he asked how I did it, I just said I held up on the left stick and made solid contact. I went 3/3 calling home runs, it shouldnt be that easy. If they make the game harder, and fix the glitches, this game could compete with da Show.

[JoshCA916]

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I've officially shelved pre-patch MLB 2k9 for College Hoops 2k8. Choops 2k8 was one of the few games 2k got right. Too bad they shelved that one because they lost too much money on Prizefighter and All-Pro Football.

But I agree, MLB could be solid with a good patch. I was playin yesterday with my roommate, and 3 times I called home runs on him with a few men on base. When he asked how I did it, I just said I held up on the left stick and made solid contact. I went 3/3 calling home runs, it shouldnt be that easy. If they make the game harder, and fix the glitches, this game could compete with da Show.

they do make it harder, either change to zone hitting or change the difficulty, or what seems to be the best fix, put the power slider down so you won't hit HR's when you want to. Kind of easy if you think about it but more people are looking to bash a game then make it worth playing for themselves, i mean if you already spent the $65 on the game you might want to make it a little more challenging to yourself, instead of complaining about it, but hey thats just me. not pointing you out personally just read alot of these posts

[rjsuperfly66]

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they do make it harder, either change to zone hitting or change the difficulty, or what seems to be the best fix, put the power slider down so you won't hit HR's when you want to. Kind of easy if you think about it but more people are looking to bash a game then make it worth playing for themselves, i mean if you already spent the $65 on the game you might want to make it a little more challenging to yourself, instead of complaining about it, but hey thats just me. not pointing you out personally just read alot of these posts

I have tweaked power and stuff. But thats not a video game, playing on the hardest difficulty, and being told you need to fix the settings to make the game more harder and enjoyable. Id prefer rather letting the game depreciate in the box than spend hours on end trying to find settings for me. Not only that but I still have to deal with glitches, no no no not worth it.

[jeffy777]

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One of the mods at 2K had this to say about the patch and outfielders:

"I do know that they plan to lock the fielders in place when fielding a fly ball. Most of the outfielder problems are caused by still adjusting when you're over the circle, that will be rectified by locking the fielder in place when they come to the circle.'
http://2ksports.com/forums/showthrea...58#post2334258

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Patch #2 Details

One of the mods at 2K had this to say about the patch and outfielders:

"I do know that they plan to lock the fielders in place when fielding a fly ball. Most of the outfielder problems are caused by still adjusting when you're over the circle, that will be rectified by locking the fielder in place when they come to the circle.'
http://2ksports.com/forums/showthrea...58#post2334258

Uggh...that's hardly addressing the issue. Instead of wasting time on that, why not focus on something more pressing that a user can't adjust for themselves?Meaning address the poor controls/animation transition that might be leading to it. I mean, as a user I generally don't have an issue because I realized I can let it automate to a degree and the catch is made.

On a rare occassion though, the guy is there and it's like the ball doesn't recognize him. How would locking the fielder fix that. I'd hate to see the issues it could cause if the fielder doesn't "unlock" in time to recover from those other (albeit rare) quirks.

I guess it would help with the CPU issue though. I just hate using avoidance methods to "fix" issues, which is what this seems like. We'll see, I guess.

[jeffy777]

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Uggh...that's hardly addressing the issue. Instead of wasting time on that, why not focus on something more pressing that a user can't adjust for themselves?Meaning address the poor controls/animation transition that might be leading to it. I mean, as a user I generally don't have an issue because I realized I can let it automate to a degree and the catch is made.

On a rare occassion though, the guy is there and it's like the ball doesn't recognize him. How would locking the fielder fix that. I'd hate to see the issues it could cause if the fielder doesn't "unlock" in time to recover from those other (albeit rare) quirks.

I guess it would help with the CPU issue though. I just hate using avoidance methods to "fix" issues, which is what this seems like. We'll see, I guess.

Maybe they are planning to do both: lock the fielder in place, plus fix the control/animation outfielder prob at the same time. My initial reaction was the same as yours, but I'm trying to remain optimistic, though it's not always easy. Like you said, we'll see.

[SoxFan01605]

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Maybe they are planning to do both: lock the fielder in place, plus fix the control/animation outfielder prob at the same time. My initial reaction was the same as yours, but I'm trying to remain optimistic, though it's not always easy. Like you said, we'll see.

Yeah...you could be right. Just have to find out once we actually see it in action. I've personally given up on the optimism though. It was starting to feel like false hope. Indifference (which was may primary feeling before release) is working much better for me.

[byobd4]

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mlb 2k9 is a good game with bugs mlb the show 09 is nothing but a button pushing basball game year after year

[capa]

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mlb 2k9 is a good game with bugs mlb the show 09 is nothing but a button pushing basball game year after year

Umm...wow. I think you'll find reasonable people will say the Show is a great game. 2K9 has potential to be great, too...but there are a lot of holes to patch up first. I play both. No need to knock one over the other. But to imply the Show is somewhat inferior, well...you've lost all credibility right there.

C

[gilbostank]

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I have to agree heh. While i'm a 2k fanboy as much as any the show is not a worse game. I like it but it's not my style. After playing a few games i find that it truely is for the sim crowd.yea you use mostly buttons but how many options do you really have.

[Skyboxer]

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mlb 2k9 is a good game with bugs mlb the show 09 is nothing but a button pushing basball game year after year

It's (The Show) the best baseball game ever made (Sports game for that matter) and I've played them all. I love baseball and despite what I said earlier about getting rid of it, I still have 2K9 in hopes they fix the issues. I can't see any baseball fan having that kind of attitude towards the Show, period.
Don't have it or can't play it fine.. but to say it's nothing more than a buttom pushing game is rediculous when it delivers the goods.

I'd much rather have that and realistic gameplay and atmosphere than a game that screams "Video Game Here" with all the pop up graphics. However that does appeal to some gamers and that's fine. No reason to bash one because you like another.
It is a fun game (2K9) though and that's why I'm hoping it gets polished up.