MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & More

[bcruise]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Yeah it's mind blowing to even think about. The fact that it's already been accomplish, and that SCEA already has the ground work down... I can't even begin to wrap my head around that.

Interesting to hear it's already done in Madden... I've never played any football video games (except for NFL Blitz, and random kiosks at Best Buy) so I didn't know about that one.

I suppose the Occam's Razor answer would be that they already have the plan for the next several years in place (what they plan on introducing each year, I mean) and can build each game year to year according to that plan. THEN I could sort of understand how this could possibly work. Anything more complicated than that melts my brain.

As for Madden/NCAA, it's not quite the same thing. Those files don't transfer year to year, they only connect both games from a single year - NCAA '14 only connects to Madden '25, for example. It was that way even when you had imported draft classes in previous years. So the EA Tib devs only had to worry about connecting it to one game, which was being developed right alongside the other.

What SCEA's proposing is different - that you'll be able to continue playing the same franchise across multiple future versions of The Show on through '15, '16, '17 etc...

[TjJunior]

This is next gen. The reason I got a PS3 is the sole reason im getting a PS4 this spring.

[MizzouBravesFan]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Pre-ordered yesterday at GS when I went in and bought some PS4 games...absolutely cannot wait.

Between this and Infamous: SS the first part of 2014 is looking awesome...

[dalger21]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Between this and Infamous: SS the first part of 2014 is looking awesome...

Also Watch Dogs.

[KBLover]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Just an example: Say for '15 they introduce a numerical, visible-to-everyone pickoff rating for pitchers, and it doesn't exist in '14. For '14 Franchises/RTTS's that are imported into '15, how is the game going to come up with that new rating for every pitcher in the league?

Probably just assign either a random value or a neutral/average value (or a combo, i.e. random around a range, so ratings tend to get assigned like a bell curve)

It's like when OOTP switch ratings systems from OOTP8 to OOTP9 (introduced individual pitches), the guys had pitch ratings based on their Stuff ratings.

Same for OOTP 5 and earlier and OOTP6.

[KBLover]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Why is there a "Generated Pitch Count" pros and cons mini-discussion? You are either giddily excited by its now availability (because we had the opportunity back in the day with ASB) and its randomness; or you prefer to generate your count in its purity. Options=Bliss!

I never played ASB so...

I'm just curious as to how it will work, will the counts just be pure random, etc.

Don't know why things have to be black and white.

[DJ]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

I guess I should go out of town for work more often. I check the site for the first time in a week today and see this thread. Well done, SCEA. Well done.

[NDAlum]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

I never played ASB so...

I'm just curious as to how it will work, will the counts just be pure random, etc.

Don't know why things have to be black and white.

We don't have 100% certainty on how it will work at this time.

[tessl]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

True. But I think We all know by now that SCEA does not remove features people use. They only add new ones and keep trucking along.

One of their best qualities.


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I don't like to ague with people, I like to be positive about this fantastic game. However I would point out there were people who were distraught about things like stadium upgrades, setting promotions and pricing hot dogs being removed from franchise. I was glad to see them removed but others evidently enjoyed them.

But in regard to generated pitch counts as Russell pointed out, fast play will remain an option with full pitch count.

I would therefore edit your comment to say they do sometimes remove features but I have yet to see them remove a feature I miss.

My only concern is since I didn't pre-order a ps4 whether I will have one by March 2014.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Ramone has said it won't be like ASB......I'm sure BrianSCEA spent a lot of time to come up with what's most realistic.
Plus they always listen to our feedback ....so I'm confident it will be a beneficial addition.

M.K.
Knight165

[CMH]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

I don't like to ague with people, I like to be positive about this fantastic game. However I would point out there were people who were distraught about things like stadium upgrades, setting promotions and pricing hot dogs being removed from franchise. I was glad to see them removed but others evidently enjoyed them.

But in regard to generated pitch counts as Russell pointed out, fast play will remain an option with full pitch count.

I would therefore edit your comment to say they do sometimes remove features but I have yet to see them remove a feature I miss.

My only concern is since I didn't pre-order a ps4 whether I will have one by March 2014.

That's fair. I didn't realize they removed those options from franchise mode.


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[redsfan4life]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Joey Votto should get a 3-1 count more than Jeff Francoeur. That's all I ask for with generated counts

[Curahee]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

I don't like to ague with people, I like to be positive about this fantastic game. However I would point out there were people who were distraught about things like stadium upgrades, setting promotions and pricing hot dogs being removed from franchise.

Im not trying to argue either, I personally dont care about the "features" you listed because I never used them anyway, but I personally wouldnt call them "features". I would call them additions.

To ME, a feature is GPC or Pulse Pitching or Analog Hitting not some imaginary Hot Dog numbers.
Just my opinion.

[Strings74]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Just want to chime in (late). Being able to save careers and franchises over subsequent titles is an incredible game changer.

Been hoping for that for years.

This team continues to impress for the fanbase. Awesome stuff and can't wait to get my grubby hands on a copy.

[Aggies7]

Re: MLB 14 The Show - Carry Over Saves to Future Versions, Generated Pitch Counts & M

Just watched the teaser trailer. All I can say is Wow.

And if the NFL contract rights ever become available I hope Russell and his team jump on them and make an NFL game that is up to this level. I know it's different sport but this puts EA to shame.

The effort Russell and his team put together is incredible. Can't wait for Spring.