MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

[Joe Random]

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Your experience is why we need a baserunning practice mode. And no, I'm not talking about the one currently in the game, because it does absolutely no good for people who do not play RTTS. The controls are completely different.

Secondly, doesn't the game actually have something in place, similar but not exact. I know there's a way to use the D-pad button, but I personally use the analog stick. Push the left analog stick to the baserunner (the game will highlight the baserunner) and then you simply press the face button corresponding to the desired base (X = home, O = first, triangle = 2nd, square = 3rd).

If you have a runner on first and want to send him to 3rd, all you have to do is point the analog stick at the runner and then press the SQUARE button. He will run through second base directly to third. Runner on first, send him home ... press left analog stick towards runner on first and then press "X."

If you need the runner to go backwards for any reason, push the left stick towards the runner and press the button corresponding to the base you want the runner to return to. If you already have the runner highlighted initially, you don't need to push the left stick to him again to make him go backwards.

Yeah I've had the same problem in the show for years, it's not that he doesn't know how to use the simple base running controls. I have similar issues and I press controls VERY promptly and correct for years, know exactly what dude is saying and its very frustrating, always seems to cost an important run too, never in a blowout game lol

[strawberryshortcake]

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Yeah I've had the same problem in the show for years, it's not that he doesn't know how to use the simple base running controls. I have similar issues and I press controls VERY promptly and correct for years, know exactly what dude is saying and its very frustrating, always seems to cost an important run too, never in a blowout game lol

I know what you mean. In the heat of the moment, you have a brain fart and you start pressing buttons. If I have multiple runners on base, I usually resort back to hitting L1 (or is it just holding down L1) to advance runners.

... which comes back full circle to my initial point in my previous post, it would be greatly appreciative for a situational franchise/exhibition base running mode completely separate from the RTTS baserunning practice mode.

Allow the user to put runners wherever s/he chooses, customize the CPU to hit to whatever part of the field, and the user simply controls the runners. We already have a batting practice mode, why not baserunning practice mode?

Allow the user also to practice steals, set up runners at the corner on 1st and 3rd. Let the user practice sending the runner to 2nd as a decoy, meanwhile also sending the runner home.

Let the user practice getting caught in a rundown, and attempt to get back to a base safely.

Different baserunning practices.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Finally, I have my franchise started after far too much time spent editing and I have to say: this game is fantastic! Perhaps my view is a bit optimistic because I didn't play the game much before the more current patches came out. So I'm not seeing any frustrating bugs/glitches.

I have the SOTS packs in there and it's a different world when I strike a guy out and hear Jay-Z/Swizz Beats "On to the Next One" transition into the FOX music theme between innings. Props to the devs for getting their own SOTS in there despite the hardware limitations.

A partial list of other things that really take this game to the next level:

-The PBR does wonders for the padded OF walls, the wood grain on the dugout bench, and the matte helmets. It's fantastic.

-The animations look better the more I've watched them. Pitchers are more solid and definitive with their movements this year. I've seen some slick fielding animations.

-The expanding branded equipment really adds a lot to the diversity of this game. It helps make certain players look more unique. Especially the fresh branded catching gear.

-The fish eye batting camera is for real. I usually make a custom camera, but I really like how you can see foul line to foul line and still pick up pitches.

-The bullpen and broadcast cameras at different stadiums add just a bit of extra variety and make each ballpark feel different.

-The artwork on the chalk line degradation is really nice.

-The new scouting system feels a bit tighter, and while it's not perfect, the 20-80 system makes it a bit more authentic.

-After countless hours of editing, I've come to enjoy the information being segregated into different panels more. It beats all the scrolling up and down we use to have to do when editing attributes and equipment.

-While the font size seemed a bit small in the menu screens at first, I am not having as much issue reading it now. Moreover, the larger font on the in-game OSD is great. As is displaying the HR distance every time.

-Saw the La Jolla cove scenery shot in San Diego and it adds more locale to where you are playing. It might get old if it appears too often, but so far so good.


There will always be things to improve on (player models, grass/dirt, and deepening AI/modes come to mind), but this is the best baseball game I've ever played. Probably the best sports game, too.

[No.27]

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WTNY Agreed! I am finally in the best sports game camp. What makes the big difference for me with this game is the OS community involvement. Roster makers, slider gurus and equipment editors contribute their own time to take the gameplay to another level. While others willing to offer robust discussion, tips, tricks and helpful advice make it a game that I am still learning about after years of playing.

[Herschie]

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WTNY Agreed! I am finally in the best sports game camp. What makes the big difference for me with this game is the OS community involvement. Roster makers, slider gurus and equipment editors contribute their own time to take the gameplay to another level. While others willing to offer robust discussion, tips, tricks and helpful advice make it a game that I am still learning about after years of playing.

Yes! I am all about the 1989 Cubs! They were huge underdogs. Don Zimmer even said that if the team finished .500, they'd celebrate. I love using them in The Show. Even though nobody made the 1989 rosters, they're fairly easy to make out of 1988 or 1990. Plus, the 2016 Cubs bore me in The Show, they're too good!

As much whining as I did about the baserunning, one thing I do like is if I hit a sacrifice fly to right field with the bases loaded, if I press R1, the runners on second and third will tag, but not the runner on first. That makes it so much easier.

[Joe Random]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

I know what you mean. In the heat of the moment, you have a brain fart and you start pressing buttons. If I have multiple runners on base, I usually resort back to hitting L1 (or is it just holding down L1) to advance runners.

Nobody's having brain farts. Yes, I am pressing buttons, buttons that send my guy to the next base but in some game play scenarios the commands are ignored and the runner auto slides even if command to advance when he's nearly a country mile away from the bag.
I don't want to have to boot up baserunning practice I just want the system to be smooth and consistent, it's just not quite all the way there yet.

[strawberryshortcake]

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Nobody's having brain farts. Yes, I am pressing buttons, buttons that send my guy to the next base but in some game play scenarios the commands are ignored and the runner auto slides even if command to advance when he's nearly a country mile away from the bag.
I don't want to have to boot up baserunning practice I just want the system to be smooth and consistent, it's just not quite all the way there yet.

Wow, Jesus. Fine, let me clarify. My previous post was specifically about me having brain farts. When I said "you," I wasn't specifically referring to "you." I was referring to myself. That guy was using the L1 button. He's jamming the L1 button because the runners are hesitant to round the bag.

Guess we're talking about different things. My bad. But regardless ...

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Button not responsive? Don't want to practice to make sure you understand how the running works? That's your problem. How about having a practice mode and you practice "how the buttons work, when to press the button, if you should hold the button, etc." until you perfect the running mechanism so you don't get frustrated during crucial game moments. That's why they have team practices in sports. And if it still doesn't work, use the alternative base running method that's built into the game because the alternative method actually works.

Use the analog stick and corresponding base buttons ( X = home, circle = 1st, triangle = 2nd, and square = 3rd). Runner on 1st and you want to send him to third, highlight the runner on first using the left analog stick and press square (3rd base) and the runner will NOT hesitate at 2nd. The runner will round second smoothly and get to third in one swoop.

L1 method advances runner one base. cross/circle/triangle/square method advances runner more than one bag if "you" so desire. "You" means whoever "you" may be. Not you, you specifically. "You" meaning whoever comes across this post and the said post concerns concerns "you". If this doesn't pertain to "you," then "you" was not referring to "you." If this post and the issues concerns pertain to "you," then "you" means "you." If "you" had the same brain farts, then "you" refers to you, but if "you" didn't have the same type of brain farts, then "you" doesn't refer to "you." Hopefully that clarifies "you."

[steelerfan]

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Wait. What?

Me?

[Joe Random]

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Use the analog stick and corresponding base buttons ( X = home, circle = 1st, triangle = 2nd, and square = 3rd). Runner on 1st and you want to send him to third, highlight the runner on first using the left analog stick and press square (3rd base) and the runner will NOT hesitate at 2nd. The runner will round second smoothly and get to third in one swoop.
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Thanks for the lengthy post, but once again this is where many people are having issues as the runner will slide instead of obeying the command to advance.

[benny15]

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Playing a franchise with the Yankees and just played my first game in Oakland.

I have to say I love the constant drumming crowd noise that plays throughout the game with my surround sound speakers on.

For as much as this game frustrates me with its gameplay...they definitely are unrivaled with it comes to realism and presentation.

[benny15]

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Nobody's having brain farts. Yes, I am pressing buttons, buttons that send my guy to the next base but in some game play scenarios the commands are ignored and the runner auto slides even if command to advance when he's nearly a country mile away from the bag.
I don't want to have to boot up baserunning practice I just want the system to be smooth and consistent, it's just not quite all the way there yet.

I've had this issue many many times and have captured a few videos of it too. I've made several official bug reports only to have them deleted....not closed deleted.

[audbal]

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This is such a fun game, but the commentary still seems canned and stale. I hope the show team is paying attention to the news that just broke about Madden commentary!

[BV28]

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Is this game worth buying a PS4 over? Not the biggest baseball fan, but I do enjoy it. I played the show on PS3 I believe the last one I played was the 2012 version. Anyways, thinking about purchasing a PS4 as The Show being the main reason.

Any input is appreciated. (Btw my favorite mode is RTTS)

[NEOPARADIGM]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Is this game worth buying a PS4 over? Not the biggest baseball fan, but I do enjoy it. I played the show on PS3 I believe the last one I played was the 2012 version. Anyways, thinking about purchasing a PS4 as The Show being the main reason.

Any input is appreciated. (Btw my favorite mode is RTTS)

Ehhhhhhh, I dunno man. It's a very good, competent, high-quality title. But buying a PS4 for it? That's a stretch.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Is this game worth buying a PS4 over? Not the biggest baseball fan, but I do enjoy it. I played the show on PS3 I believe the last one I played was the 2012 version. Anyways, thinking about purchasing a PS4 as The Show being the main reason.

Any input is appreciated. (Btw my favorite mode is RTTS)

Since your not a big baseball fan, probably not. Unless you just have money to burn.
Show 16 on ps3 should suffice, if you still have the ps3 and baseball itch to scratch.