Other than revealing that Joe Mauer is the new cover athlete (http://kotaku.com/5429069/al-mvp-joe-mauer-is-mlb-10-the-shows-cover-man), there's also a big article on ESPN detailing new features of the game. (http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4749938)
I haven't read the entire thing, but I went through the section about the updates to Road to the Show, and it has fixed basically every single thing I thought needed to be fixed, including:
- You can now watch every single pitch/play/etc. throughout a game, as opposed to just when your player was up.
- That extends to fielding, where you can either watch every pitch (even on plays you're not involved in), or just the last pitch of the AB. If you're a pitcher and get pulled from a game, you can watch the rest of it to see what happens.
- You now start in AA and have to earn an invite to spring training.
- There are specific training drills for fielding and pitching (both your base stats and pitch-specific stats).
- Your statistics against each player are now tracked throughout your entire career (awesome).
- They added the Home Run Derby and Futures Game.
There's also a whole new mode for catchers, new presentation, visiting team fans filling up stadiums (like when the Cubs play at Miller Park), and a more extensive online system. The game sounds fucking awesome and I'm not even going to bother wasting my money on the 2K game this year.
Some new videos for this year's game have been released here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60575) and here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60776).
This game is going to be fucking awesome.
Quote from: Weebs on January 21, 2010, 09:32:16 AM
Some new videos for this year's game have been released here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60575) and here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60776).
This game is going to be fucking awesome.
FUCKING RAGE
Quote from: Weebs on December 17, 2009, 04:24:41 PM
Other than revealing that Joe Mauer is the new cover athlete (http://kotaku.com/5429069/al-mvp-joe-mauer-is-mlb-10-the-shows-cover-man), there's also a big article on ESPN detailing new features of the game. (http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4749938)
I haven't read the entire thing, but I went through the section about the updates to Road to the Show, and it has fixed basically every single thing I thought needed to be fixed, including:
- You can now watch every single pitch/play/etc. throughout a game, as opposed to just when your player was up.
- That extends to fielding, where you can either watch every pitch (even on plays you're not involved in), or just the last pitch of the AB. If you're a pitcher and get pulled from a game, you can watch the rest of it to see what happens.
- You now start in AA and have to earn an invite to spring training.
- There are specific training drills for fielding and pitching (both your base stats and pitch-specific stats).
- Your statistics against each player are now tracked throughout your entire career (awesome).
- They added the Home Run Derby and Futures Game.
There's also a whole new mode for catchers, new presentation, visiting team fans filling up stadiums (like when the Cubs play at Miller Park), and a more extensive online system. The game sounds fucking awesome and I'm not even going to bother wasting my money on the 2K game this year.
As will I. Hopefully, I don't get fucked over in my quest to be an All-Star
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on January 21, 2010, 11:19:25 AM
Quote from: Weebs on January 21, 2010, 09:32:16 AM
Some new videos for this year's game have been released here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60575) and here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60776).
This game is going to be fucking awesome.
FUCKING RAGE
It's going to be really fucking sweet ass until you play it 23 hours fucking straight on the first fucking day you buy it and you bitch and fucking complain about how the fucking graphics could be better and the fucking centerfielder keeps running into the fucking wall when you're clearly fucking pressing the fucking AB* button and every single fucking time you get a 3-1 count on the fucking hitter he hits another fucking home run b/c you can't fucking locate the pitch exactly where you want it to be.
Other than that, it does sound like a fucking awesome ass game.
Quote from: Weebs on January 21, 2010, 09:32:16 AM
Some new videos for this year's game have been released here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60575) and here (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-10-mlb-10-the/60776).
This game is going to be fucking awesome.
Can't wait to see how well they recreated the H.H.H. Metrodome!
(http://i48.tinypic.com/b3oi2d.png)
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
For someone who loves video games and has a degree in them, you show a shocking lack of
understanding of the whole business of the industry. The Show is a ps3 only game, the 360
has a much higher user base. If VC manages to make a decent game, they'll sell plenty of
copies. Hell, they've sold a lot of copies in the past despite making shitty games. EA didn't
stop making Madden when the 2K football games on the Dreamcast was better. They didn't
stop making NBA Live when NBA 2k8 was better. Smart companies just try and make a better
game and in this situation also rake in the money their exclusivity on the platform gives them.
Or, they could see one screen shot and give up and move back into their parent's basement.
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
Quote from: Pre on February 12, 2010, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
For someone who loves video games and has a degree in them, you show a shocking lack of
understanding of the whole business of the industry. The Show is a ps3 only game, the 360
has a much higher user base. If VC manages to make a decent game, they'll sell plenty of
copies. Hell, they've sold a lot of copies in the past despite making shitty games. EA didn't
stop making Madden when the 2K football games on the Dreamcast was better. They didn't
stop making NBA Live when NBA 2k8 was better. Smart companies just try and make a better
game and in this situation also rake in the money their exclusivity on the platform gives them.
Or, they could see one screen shot and give up and move back into their parent's basement.
Take-Two has even stated that they're seriously looking into the future of the MLB franchise because it's not making them enough money. They've already canned their College Basketball franchise (along with EA, who was their only competition), and I believe they might stop making the NHL franchise. Now, I realize both of those games were multi-platform for each company, but Take-Two pretty much has the GTA franchise keeping it afloat. That's why EA was about to purchase them a while back, and why that still might happen. I couldn't find the exact sales numbers for all versions, but last April, The Show beat out the 360 version of 2K9 by over 100k units. It was somewhere around a 40% increase in sales from 2008-09 for The Show, while the 2K sales continued to drop. There comes a point where, I would imagine, Take-Two will stop investing the money to produce a game for 6 different platforms that fails to sell nearly as well as a game available on two. Not to mention, they would have to keep paying the MLB (I think the contract is up after this year) for exclusive third-party rights for games.
Also, saying they should stop making the game was more just about how awesome The Show is going to be, not an actual suggestion for the company's long-term financial success.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
This is the same shit we've said last year and the year before. I'd press a goddamned button to swing over some broken shit stick if I knew that I got a great baseball game.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:32:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
This is the same shit we've said last year and the year before. I'd press a goddamned button to swing over some broken shit stick if I knew that I got a great baseball game.
Then Sony should just steal it. A game can be absolutely terrible if it introduces some new, interesting mechanic that other games can better utilize. Unfortunately, the 2K series has managed to take one interesting idea, implement it poorly, and then spent the next 3 years telling everyone how much better it has gotten. The series had so much promise back when the head of the MVP franchise started working on it. He should have just made MVP.
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 12:53:01 PM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 01:03:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 12:53:01 PM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 01:19:27 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 01:03:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 12:53:01 PM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 01:26:17 PM
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 01:03:11 PM
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Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Are they charging you for shipping, and also which model is it? If they are, and it's one of the older models, you might be better off just buying a new one. You're going to be coughing up close to $60 for a new DualShock controller. I'd say just take the broken system, try to sell it on eBay, and buy a new one. Those things can sell for over $100, depending on exactly what's wrong with it.
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 01:42:18 PM
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on February 12, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Are they charging you for shipping, and also which model is it? If they are, and it's one of the older models, you might be better off just buying a new one. You're going to be coughing up close to $60 for a new DualShock controller. I'd say just take the broken system, try to sell it on eBay, and buy a new one. Those things can sell for over $100, depending on exactly what's wrong with it.
Aren't the new ones $300?
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Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Are they charging you for shipping, and also which model is it? If they are, and it's one of the older models, you might be better off just buying a new one. You're going to be coughing up close to $60 for a new DualShock controller. I'd say just take the broken system, try to sell it on eBay, and buy a new one. Those things can sell for over $100, depending on exactly what's wrong with it.
Aren't the new ones $300?
Yeah, but I'm pretty sure Dell and other websites have sales all the time to save like $50, or at least get free shipping, which combined with the fact that you don't pay tax at most online stores, saves you quite a bit off a new console. And like I said, if you're paying $110 for them to fix it, another $30+ assuming you have to ship it (double that if it's both ways), and then around $60 for a new controller, you're already spending at least $200 for a system that's already broken once before, as opposed to getting a brand new Slim, 120 GB model. Also, I don't think you specified which model it is that he's giving you, but if it's the older one, then it likely has a smaller hard drive and is the larger version.
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Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Are they charging you for shipping, and also which model is it? If they are, and it's one of the older models, you might be better off just buying a new one. You're going to be coughing up close to $60 for a new DualShock controller. I'd say just take the broken system, try to sell it on eBay, and buy a new one. Those things can sell for over $100, depending on exactly what's wrong with it.
Aren't the new ones $300?
Yeah, but I'm pretty sure Dell and other websites have sales all the time to save like $50, or at least get free shipping, which combined with the fact that you don't pay tax at most online stores, saves you quite a bit off a new console. And like I said, if you're paying $110 for them to fix it, another $30+ assuming you have to ship it (double that if it's both ways), and then around $60 for a new controller, you're already spending at least $200 for a system that's already broken once before, as opposed to getting a brand new Slim, 120 GB model. Also, I don't think you specified which model it is that he's giving you, but if it's the older one, then it likely has a smaller hard drive and is the larger version.
Wat?
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
Wat?
I know Amazon doesn't have tax on their items, at least not the ones I've bought. I think some places do charge tax, depending on which state you're purchasing from, but a lot of places don't.
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Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
Wat?
I know Amazon doesn't have tax on their items, at least not the ones I've bought. I think some places do charge tax, depending on which state you're purchasing from, but a lot of places don't.
Wow. I never noticed that, and I've bought at least a handful of things off Amazon.
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Wat?
I know Amazon doesn't have tax on their items, at least not the ones I've bought. I think some places do charge tax, depending on which state you're purchasing from, but a lot of places don't.
Wow. I never noticed that, and I've bought at least a handful of things off Amazon.
It's probably because you're paying shipping, which is somewhat equivalent to what you'd pay in tax. Their Amazon Prime service is pretty awesome. They occasionally run free 1 or 3 month trials of it, and it gives you free 2-day shipping on all eligible products, which is anything sold by Amazon. If you buy a new release game, you're spending like $56, get it the day it comes out, and most of them you receive a $10 credit towards any future game purchase. It's a pretty awesome deal considering you pay about $66 after tax to buy it at Best Buy.
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
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Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Quote from: Weebs on February 12, 2010, 10:50:06 AM
Visual Concepts should just save themselves some money and stop making a baseball game. (http://kotaku.com/5469218/wow-mlb-10-the-show-really-does-look-great)
Interesting. I thought 2K9 did two things better than The Show. (1) I loved the pitching/hitting interfaces, even though the physics behind them were completely broken. (2) I loved the real-time presentation.
Now, it's down to one sad, broken thing.
Why did you love those things if they were broken? I'm not stick poking, I'm serious. Super serial. I mean, the idea is great. But, they've skullfucked that idea for a couple years now.
DPD
I think 2K's hitting interface is (or at least has the potential to be) much better than The Show's. The swing stick just feels more natural than pressing a button, especially when one of those buttons is the "Power Swing," which has been used in baseball games for years and years. Unfortunately, they haven't found a good way to actually produce realistic results with the swing stick, and somehow anytime you actually get a good swing, the ball flies 400 ft. out of the park.
The pitching, on the other hand, I don't have as much of a problem with. They keep it difficult enough by not letting you always hit your spot, even if you're dead-on with the pitching meter. 2K's system always felt really gimmicky, and the gesture controls were basically just a convoluted meter, although this year's might be a little better.
THIS. Of course, I've already tried explaining this to IAN. Multiple times. A mechanic can be clever and innovative even if the physics are busted. I guess it's not even really innovative, though, since MVP NCAA 2006 already did it, with GREAT, non-broken physics.
I really hope 2K makes a great game this year for the sake of competition. But I have little faith that it's going to be anything but another busted effort on 2K's part.
Sorry, man. I'm a thickheaded moron. I would never buy 2K if I had both consoles. I can live with button mashing on The Show.
You should chloroform your wife and buy a PS3.
I'm going to get the busted up one I was talking about in another thread. I'll send it to that PSR1 site and get it fixed for $110. The guy who is giving it to me said they fix YLOD (Yellow Light of Death, I'm assuming) crashes. The only thing I'd need would be a controller because he bought a new system and is keeping the old controller to have two. Whatever...it's a steal.
Are they charging you for shipping, and also which model is it? If they are, and it's one of the older models, you might be better off just buying a new one. You're going to be coughing up close to $60 for a new DualShock controller. I'd say just take the broken system, try to sell it on eBay, and buy a new one. Those things can sell for over $100, depending on exactly what's wrong with it.
Aren't the new ones $300?
Yeah, but I'm pretty sure Dell and other websites have sales all the time to save like $50, or at least get free shipping, which combined with the fact that you don't pay tax at most online stores, saves you quite a bit off a new console. And like I said, if you're paying $110 for them to fix it, another $30+ assuming you have to ship it (double that if it's both ways), and then around $60 for a new controller, you're already spending at least $200 for a system that's already broken once before, as opposed to getting a brand new Slim, 120 GB model. Also, I don't think you specified which model it is that he's giving you, but if it's the older one, then it likely has a smaller hard drive and is the larger version.
Wat?
(http://karakata.net/pictures/pancakes/wat.jpg)
Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
Wat?
You only pay sales tax if you're shopping at a company that's based in the same state as you. So you don't pay sales tax at Amazon (HQ in Seattke), but people in Spokane pay whatever the WA sales tax is. This is true for all internet shopping.
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29919.html
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Quote from: Kermit IV on February 12, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
Wat?
You only pay sales tax if you're shopping at a company that's based in the same state as you. So you don't pay sales tax at Amazon (HQ in Seattke), but people in Spokane pay whatever the WA sales tax is. This is true for all internet shopping.
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29919.html
It's not just based on where the headquarters is, it's based on if they have a physical presence or something like that.
You actually, as a general rule, owe the sales tax to your state in most scenarios, but no one ever pays it.
I was just at Best Buy and they had The Show in the PS3, so I played an inning or two of Cubs vs. Twins. Despite the fact that the video was way out of sync, and it was running in 720p instead of 1080p, the game looked amazing. I was only playing for a few minutes, so I didn't notice too many differences, but one thing I thought that was pretty cool was they added a new animation for check swings (at least they did with Derrek Lee), where the hitter barely even attempts a swing and just kind of turns his shoulder. It was a really subtle change, but pretty cool.
Quote from: Weebs on February 25, 2010, 11:27:22 AM
I was just at Best Buy and they had The Show in the PS3, so I played an inning or two of Cubs vs. Twins. Despite the fact that the video was way out of sync, and it was running in 720p instead of 1080p, the game looked amazing. I was only playing for a few minutes, so I didn't notice too many differences, but one thing I thought that was pretty cool was they added a new animation for check swings (at least they did with Derrek Lee), where the hitter barely even attempts a swing and just kind of turns his shoulder. It was a really subtle change, but pretty cool.
You're like a bag full of cocks, but when you look inside of it, instead of cocks, it's more cocks. And the bag is made out of cocks.
I watched some gameplay videos on YouTube of this game and it looks amazing. I'm pumped I'm getting this PS3 repaired.
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot, Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley. Gitrdone
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
That's why I don't try to make trades often. I know I'll screw the CPU so it's no fun.
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
That's why I don't try to make trades often. I know I'll screw the CPU so it's no fun.
I hope they fixed that CP bug. If a team only had two (or even worse, one) closer, they would give up almost anything for another closer, regardless of how good he was. It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player. Is it Sony that's doing the updated player ratings throughout the season, or is that the only cool thing 2K actually does with their games?
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Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
That's why I don't try to make trades often. I know I'll screw the CPU so it's no fun.
I hope they fixed that CP bug. If a team only had two (or even worse, one) closer, they would give up almost anything for another closer, regardless of how good he was. It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player. Is it Sony that's doing the updated player ratings throughout the season, or is that the only cool thing 2K actually does with their games?
I'm pretty sure they update it. I mainly played RTTS last year, but I recall when I first bought the game the Cubs offense was ranked pretty high. I remember going to play a game about 3/4ths of the way through the season and the Cubs offense was abysmal, like 75 ranking or something.
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Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
That's why I don't try to make trades often. I know I'll screw the CPU so it's no fun.
I hope they fixed that CP bug. If a team only had two (or even worse, one) closer, they would give up almost anything for another closer, regardless of how good he was. It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player. Is it Sony that's doing the updated player ratings throughout the season, or is that the only cool thing 2K actually does with their games?
I'm pretty sure they update it. I mainly played RTTS last year, but I recall when I first bought the game the Cubs offense was ranked pretty high. I remember going to play a game about 3/4ths of the way through the season and the Cubs offense was abysmal, like 75 ranking or something.
Well they have downloadable rosters you can get off their online network, but I think it's the 2K games that actually update rosters on a daily basis to reflect a player's current real-world stats. So if a player was going through a big slump, it might hurt their stats a little bit in the game.
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It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
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Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
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Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
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Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
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Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 02:03:50 PM
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Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 02:25:41 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Sorry.
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/dont-turn-on-your-ps3-until-psn-bug-is-fixed/
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Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 02:25:41 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Sorry.
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/dont-turn-on-your-ps3-until-psn-bug-is-fixed/
Fuck me.. I have my PS3 remote (bluetooth for videos) on my table and my animal
(cat) often will step on it and turn it on, which I notice when I get home.
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:34:33 PM
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Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
First order of business tomorrow: Trade Theriot and any closer , Fontenot, Dempster, and Silva for Bradley Chase Utley. Gitrdone
Shitty trade AI.
That's why I don't try to make trades often. I know I'll screw the CPU so it's no fun.
I hope they fixed that CP bug. If a team only had two (or even worse, one) closer, they would give up almost anything for another closer, regardless of how good he was. It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player. Is it Sony that's doing the updated player ratings throughout the season, or is that the only cool thing 2K actually does with their games?
I'm pretty sure they update it. I mainly played RTTS last year, but I recall when I first bought the game the Cubs offense was ranked pretty high. I remember going to play a game about 3/4ths of the way through the season and the Cubs offense was abysmal, like 75 ranking or something.
Well they have downloadable rosters you can get off their online network, but I think it's the 2K games that actually update rosters on a daily basis to reflect a player's current real-world stats. So if a player was going through a big slump, it might hurt their stats a little bit in the game.
And 2K basically stopped updating their shitty game right after the trade deadline.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 02:31:25 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 02:25:41 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 01, 2010, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Sorry.
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/dont-turn-on-your-ps3-until-psn-bug-is-fixed/
Is this a real story or bullshit?
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It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Sorry.
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/dont-turn-on-your-ps3-until-psn-bug-is-fixed/
Is this a real story or bullshit?
Gil, I think it's for serial. The PSN was experiencing problems last night...at least, that's what I read this morning.
Quote from: Yeti on March 01, 2010, 02:36:14 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 02:31:25 PM
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 01, 2010, 01:58:23 PM
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Quote from: Weebs on March 01, 2010, 12:07:59 PM
It was really difficult not to sign and trade Eric Gagne for an 85+ rated player.
I applaud your remarkable consistency in being Weebsy all the time.
He had to pull a fast one on that gosh darn CPU. Can you imagine the rush when he finally did it? I bet he even Hulked Up before he hit the execute trade button.
It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it's how Kenny Williams felt when he got Pierre.
Kenny Williams pisses excellence. Every day.
So this PSN bug is probably going to mean there's no reason to buy The Show tomorrow. Hope they get it fixed.
PSN bug?
Sorry.
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/dont-turn-on-your-ps3-until-psn-bug-is-fixed/
Fuck me.. I have my PS3 remote (bluetooth for videos) on my table and my animal (cat) often will step on it and turn it on, which I notice when I get home.
I accidentally hit one of the buttons on my remote and it turned it on...I hope it didn't screw anything up. I know once I get MLB '10 I have to recreate Ace SP for the Kansas City Royals, Jack Bauer, but I don't want the old one to die.
Just a reminder, for whatever reason, this game doesn't actually display in 1080p unless you disable the other resolutions in your PS3's Display Settings. I loaded up a game and couldn't believe how terrible it looked. If you adjust the settings, though, it looks incredible.
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:06:18 PM
Just a reminder, for whatever reason, this game doesn't actually display in 1080p unless you disable the other resolutions in your PS3's Display Settings. I loaded up a game and couldn't believe how terrible it looked. If you adjust the settings, though, it looks incredible.
Elaborate, please?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 02, 2010, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:06:18 PM
Just a reminder, for whatever reason, this game doesn't actually display in 1080p unless you disable the other resolutions in your PS3's Display Settings. I loaded up a game and couldn't believe how terrible it looked. If you adjust the settings, though, it looks incredible.
Elaborate, please?
When you setup your PS3's Display Settings (particularly if you're using HDMI), you can set it to display at 720p, 1080i and 1080p, meaning it will display at any of those resolutions, usually adjusted automatically based on the game/movie. However, for some reason with The Show (it was the same last year, too), if you leave 720p and 1080i checked, it won't display in 1080p and everything looks like shit. I have no idea why it does that, or why the default screen size doesn't fit the entire screen unless you adjust it, but luckily it's fixable. I just can't figure out how to get the correct User Settings to load up automatically every time I start the game.
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:18:00 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 02, 2010, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:06:18 PM
Just a reminder, for whatever reason, this game doesn't actually display in 1080p unless you disable the other resolutions in your PS3's Display Settings. I loaded up a game and couldn't believe how terrible it looked. If you adjust the settings, though, it looks incredible.
Elaborate, please?
When you setup your PS3's Display Settings (particularly if you're using HDMI), you can set it to display at 720p, 1080i and 1080p, meaning it will display at any of those resolutions, usually adjusted automatically based on the game/movie. However, for some reason with The Show (it was the same last year, too), if you leave 720p and 1080i checked, it won't display in 1080p and everything looks like shit. I have no idea why it does that, or why the default screen size doesn't fit the entire screen unless you adjust it, but luckily it's fixable. I just can't figure out how to get the correct User Settings to load up automatically every time I start the game.
So, you have to reset this everytime you play The Show? I'm asking these questions because I'll be playing it with HDMI output.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 02, 2010, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:18:00 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 02, 2010, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 02, 2010, 01:06:18 PM
Just a reminder, for whatever reason, this game doesn't actually display in 1080p unless you disable the other resolutions in your PS3's Display Settings. I loaded up a game and couldn't believe how terrible it looked. If you adjust the settings, though, it looks incredible.
Elaborate, please?
When you setup your PS3's Display Settings (particularly if you're using HDMI), you can set it to display at 720p, 1080i and 1080p, meaning it will display at any of those resolutions, usually adjusted automatically based on the game/movie. However, for some reason with The Show (it was the same last year, too), if you leave 720p and 1080i checked, it won't display in 1080p and everything looks like shit. I have no idea why it does that, or why the default screen size doesn't fit the entire screen unless you adjust it, but luckily it's fixable. I just can't figure out how to get the correct User Settings to load up automatically every time I start the game.
So, you have to reset this everytime you play The Show? I'm asking these questions because I'll be playing it with HDMI output.
If you change the Display Settings on your PS3, those will stay until you change them again yourself. The Vertical and Horizontal Size settings are actually in The Show's Audio/Video settings, and while they usually don't seem to load automatically, I think they did this last time I started up the game. I know last year I had to just load my User Settings every time I loaded up the game.
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
You sure can. I don't know the whole deal behind it but if we can start one I am down like a clown.
So I fired up an exhibition game during intermission and already I've seen a bunch of new shit. Brewers at Cubs - Gallardo vs. Zambrano.
After I got Alcides Escobar to pop out to the Byrdman, Rex went over his three keys to the game. One of which was to keep the 7-8-9 hitters in check. I assume that was a reference to Gallardo's hitting prowess. Pretty neat. Weeks lined out to Fuky who made a nice running catch in right and Ryan Braun struck out looking and he managed to look like as big of a bitch as he does in real life.
Cubs come up to bat. I moved Theriot's punk ass down to eighth and DeRosa Baker up to the 2 hole. No matter, Fukudome would be my leadoff hitter on this day. First pitch is a whiff at a low slider. The second pitch is also a slider that forces Fuky to evacuate the box. Next pitch is a tapper to Fat Prince who steps on the bag but the drama is about to begin. Fukudome starts gesturing at Gallardo who starts yelling back at him as he trots back to the dugout. I assume there was a language barrier of some kind but it was still hilarious as Vasgersian sounded wildly entertained.
All this in the first 4 batters of the game.
I heart you, The Show.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:14:09 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
You sure can. I don't know the whole deal behind it but if we can start one I am down like a clown.
So I fired up an exhibition game during intermission and already I've seen a bunch of new shit. Brewers at Cubs - Gallardo vs. Zambrano.
After I got Alcides Escobar to pop out to the Byrdman, Rex went over his three keys to the game. One of which was to keep the 7-8-9 hitters in check. I assume that was a reference to Gallardo's hitting prowess. Pretty neat. Weeks lined out to Fuky who made a nice running catch in right and Ryan Braun struck out looking and he managed to look like as big of a bitch as he does in real life.
Cubs come up to bat. I moved Theriot's punk ass down to eighth and DeRosa Baker up to the 2 hole. No matter, Fukudome would be my leadoff hitter on this day. First pitch is a whiff at a low slider. The second pitch is also a slider that forces Fuky to evacuate the box. Next pitch is a tapper to Fat Prince who steps on the bag but the drama is about to begin. Fukudome starts gesturing at Gallardo who starts yelling back at him as he trots back to the dugout. I assume there was a language barrier of some kind but it was still hilarious as Vasgersian sounded wildly entertained.
All this in the first 4 batters of the game.
I heart you, The Show.
When I get home, I'll look into how it's done. I assume Gil, Kermit, Weebs, you, and myself? I should check on what IAN's got going on with his PS3 (or if someone can join late) because he'd hate me if I started without him if he could join. Gotta keep the lovers happy.
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 07:20:30 PM
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
You sure can. I don't know the whole deal behind it but if we can start one I am down like a clown.
So I fired up an exhibition game during intermission and already I've seen a bunch of new shit. Brewers at Cubs - Gallardo vs. Zambrano.
After I got Alcides Escobar to pop out to the Byrdman, Rex went over his three keys to the game. One of which was to keep the 7-8-9 hitters in check. I assume that was a reference to Gallardo's hitting prowess. Pretty neat. Weeks lined out to Fuky who made a nice running catch in right and Ryan Braun struck out looking and he managed to look like as big of a bitch as he does in real life.
Cubs come up to bat. I moved Theriot's punk ass down to eighth and DeRosa Baker up to the 2 hole. No matter, Fukudome would be my leadoff hitter on this day. First pitch is a whiff at a low slider. The second pitch is also a slider that forces Fuky to evacuate the box. Next pitch is a tapper to Fat Prince who steps on the bag but the drama is about to begin. Fukudome starts gesturing at Gallardo who starts yelling back at him as he trots back to the dugout. I assume there was a language barrier of some kind but it was still hilarious as Vasgersian sounded wildly entertained.
All this in the first 4 batters of the game.
I heart you, The Show.
When I get home, I'll look into how it's done. I assume Gil, Kermit, Weebs, you, and myself? I should check on what IAN's got going on with his PS3 (or if someone can join late) because he'd hate me if I started without him if he could join. Gotta keep the lovers happy.
No hurry.
Quote from: Yeti on March 02, 2010, 07:20:30 PM
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Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 06:49:53 PM
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
You sure can. I don't know the whole deal behind it but if we can start one I am down like a clown.
So I fired up an exhibition game during intermission and already I've seen a bunch of new shit. Brewers at Cubs - Gallardo vs. Zambrano.
After I got Alcides Escobar to pop out to the Byrdman, Rex went over his three keys to the game. One of which was to keep the 7-8-9 hitters in check. I assume that was a reference to Gallardo's hitting prowess. Pretty neat. Weeks lined out to Fuky who made a nice running catch in right and Ryan Braun struck out looking and he managed to look like as big of a bitch as he does in real life.
Cubs come up to bat. I moved Theriot's punk ass down to eighth and DeRosa Baker up to the 2 hole. No matter, Fukudome would be my leadoff hitter on this day. First pitch is a whiff at a low slider. The second pitch is also a slider that forces Fuky to evacuate the box. Next pitch is a tapper to Fat Prince who steps on the bag but the drama is about to begin. Fukudome starts gesturing at Gallardo who starts yelling back at him as he trots back to the dugout. I assume there was a language barrier of some kind but it was still hilarious as Vasgersian sounded wildly entertained.
All this in the first 4 batters of the game.
I heart you, The Show.
When I get home, I'll look into how it's done. I assume Gil, Kermit, Weebs, you, and myself? I should check on what IAN's got going on with his PS3 (or if someone can join late) because he'd hate me if I started without him if he could join. Gotta keep the lovers happy.
Fuck it. My office is two blocks away from a Best Buy. I'll pick it up tonight and hopefully we can get this started up soon. IAN just sent his PS3 out for repair, no?
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:24:13 PM
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
I have no idea how the online league would work. Wouldn't a fantasy draft make more sense?
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:24:13 PM
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
I have no idea how the online league would work. Wouldn't a fantasy draft make more sense?
Maybe but it would also take hours.
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Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:24:13 PM
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
I have no idea how the online league would work. Wouldn't a fantasy draft make more sense?
Maybe but it would also take hours.
True. And there are plenty of good teams to select between 6 or 7 seven players. I don't know, either way works.
Do y'all have mics?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:30:49 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:27:40 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:24:13 PM
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
I have no idea how the online league would work. Wouldn't a fantasy draft make more sense?
Maybe but it would also take hours.
True. And there are plenty of good teams to select between 6 or 7 seven players. I don't know, either way works.
Do y'all have mics?
I do not.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:34:16 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:30:49 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:27:40 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 07:24:13 PM
I say no fantasy draft. How much money says Weebs tries to pick the Red Sox or Yankees?
I have no idea how the online league would work. Wouldn't a fantasy draft make more sense?
Maybe but it would also take hours.
True. And there are plenty of good teams to select between 6 or 7 seven players. I don't know, either way works.
Do y'all have mics?
I do not.
I'd recommend getting the PSEye. The camera and built-in mic work perfectly, and doesn't make you look like a complete phag with a headset.
My name is Weebs211 on PSN, I believe.
I played three games of this online, basically just picking a comparable team to whoever I played against. First game they picked Red Sox and I picked the Yankees, because I hate anyone who picks either of those teams and will only use the other one if they do (if someone picks Wakefield to start, they're an asshole). Then they picked Mets and I picked Cubs. Then they picked Dodgers and I picked Rays. I won the first two and lost the third. The one major thing I've noticed is that the Guess Pitch system kind of sucks online. The way it works is if you guess either the Pitch Type or the Location, the pitcher no longer has the ability to use the pitching meter. They just throw the ball at whatever spot you picked. It's really stupid, and takes a significant amount of control away, even if you're using a pitcher like Johan, because he only has 3 different pitches. The lag isn't too terrible, but it seems like it'll take a while to get the timing down. Off-speed stuff is particularly difficult to hit, and I can't really tell how accurate the trajectory of the pitch is compared to where it's actually thrown. I feel like the ball may look like it's going to be way out of the zone, but it really winds up inside. The animations are kind of wonky because of the lag.
As for the league, I'd definitely play, and I think we should do the fantasy draft. As long as everybody is online, it really shouldn't take that long, especially if we sim after the first 25 (or maybe 40) rounds. The one thing I heard, though, was that there is no CPU for the teams that aren't filled, but I'm not 100% sure. It would be stupid if they didn't have the CPU auto-draft for all the teams that weren't player-controlled.
Marlon Byrd is some kind of awesome.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 02, 2010, 07:22:12 PM
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
Looking to pick this up on the weekend.
Can you do leagues for this game online?
You sure can. I don't know the whole deal behind it but if we can start one I am down like a clown.
So I fired up an exhibition game during intermission and already I've seen a bunch of new shit. Brewers at Cubs - Gallardo vs. Zambrano.
After I got Alcides Escobar to pop out to the Byrdman, Rex went over his three keys to the game. One of which was to keep the 7-8-9 hitters in check. I assume that was a reference to Gallardo's hitting prowess. Pretty neat. Weeks lined out to Fuky who made a nice running catch in right and Ryan Braun struck out looking and he managed to look like as big of a bitch as he does in real life.
Cubs come up to bat. I moved Theriot's punk ass down to eighth and DeRosa Baker up to the 2 hole. No matter, Fukudome would be my leadoff hitter on this day. First pitch is a whiff at a low slider. The second pitch is also a slider that forces Fuky to evacuate the box. Next pitch is a tapper to Fat Prince who steps on the bag but the drama is about to begin. Fukudome starts gesturing at Gallardo who starts yelling back at him as he trots back to the dugout. I assume there was a language barrier of some kind but it was still hilarious as Vasgersian sounded wildly entertained.
All this in the first 4 batters of the game.
I heart you, The Show.
When I get home, I'll look into how it's done. I assume Gil, Kermit, Weebs, you, and myself? I should check on what IAN's got going on with his PS3 (or if someone can join late) because he'd hate me if I started without him if he could join. Gotta keep the lovers happy.
Fuck it. My office is two blocks away from a Best Buy. I'll pick it up tonight and hopefully we can get this started up soon. IAN just sent his PS3 out for repair, no?
I did, Gil. UPS tracking has it arriving at the shop in Pennsylvania on Thursday. I assume they might take a day or two to repair it and send it off, so I'm looking at midweek next week as far as actually playing my first PS3 action. I don't even have a mic or a controller, in fact. Booo. I also need a PSN ID. I wonder if PowderedToastMan is taken.
I'm so pumped to finally play a great baseball game. Hopefully.
So MLB 10: The Show is better thank MLB2k10 or whatever it's called?
Quote from: JD on March 02, 2010, 10:01:53 PM
So MLB 10: The Show is better thank MLB2k10 or whatever it's called?
Affirmative
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Quote from: Slack-E on March 02, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Just picked it up - yet to play it. Very excited. There, however, is hockey and Lost to watch first.
Meant to ask at some point, what's your PSN tag? Same as the Xbox?
Same for you Weebs.
Slaky on PSN.
It's saying that doesn't exist. Mine's IrishYeti (no 85, like Xbox).
Also, I'm against a draft, and I think we should pick shitty teams. Pirates, Royals, Orioles, San Diego, Washington, Arizona. Basically anyone who was 20+ games out of first.
I could also be swayed to a school of thought to where it doesn't matter who we pick because it's doubtful this thing will last more than a season (and more likely will last less than a season).
Alright. It looks like some things will need to be hammered out.
First off, if we do a 6 team league (which is what I think we have), it'll be a 30 game season over 4 weeks. If we did 8, it would be 42 over 6 weeks. 6 teams does a 2 team playoff (championship). From what I'm gathering, it looks like the league is only real players. No CPU controlled teams. It appears that the league moves forward after every series, which is 3 games. We can set the amount of time that people have to complete their games. For example, 30G over 4W means 3 days to complete a 3 game series. If the amount of time is pushed up to 5 days to complete that same series, then it moves up to 7 weeks, and for 7 days, it moves to 10 weeks. There are a bunch of settings we'll need to decide on, along with sliders.
Personally, for all that shit, I don't really care. I don't mess with sliders nor do I deal with settings too much. I just go with whatever it starts with.
Sorry - user name is Slaky311. Freel free to add me, nerds of the PS3.
Chicubs21
And I like Yeti's idea of picking shitty teams. Either way, I think it'll be awesome.
Fellas, I really want to play in the league, but I don't know how much commitment I'll be able to give it with the baby due in three weeks and my test in mid April. I think I'll pass, but it sounds like a lot of fun.
Some patch was released today for the game. I have no idea what it does, though. Apparently there were some problems with Player Potential being way off, but I read that was supposed to be fixed with a Roster Update. Today's patch was 334 MB so I'd imagine it's something fairly significant.
ETA: Looks like they fixed a bunch of minor issues that are viewable on the Online portion of the game.
DPD
I haven't played a good game of online, virtual baseball since MVP 2005, but damn was that last one fun. It was Cubs vs. Phillies, Zambrano vs. Halladay on Hall-of-Fame setting with Guess Pitch turned off. After falling behind 4-0 after two innings, Soto led off the third inning with a single, and Fontenot followed with a 2-run HR to LF before Zambrano came up and made it back-to-back jacks to trail only by one. Despite his heroics, I pulled Zambrano because he was getting pounded. Marshall shut down the lefty-heavy Phillies lineup for two innings before giving up a solo shot to Victorino, and eventually an RBI single to Rollins. Seeing as how grim a 3-run deficit can look in virtual baseball, I didn't think I had much of a chance to come back. Little did I know, Fontenot would hit his second HR of the game, and after a Soriano single in the 6th, Soto would follow with his second hit, a two-run HR to LF to tie the game 6-6. Going into the top of the 7th and still down one, I put in HoffPOWER to pinch-hit for SeanBearPig, and he promptly hit a deep drive to RF that Victorino was unable to catch off the wall, resulting in that slow motherfucker hustling to third for a triple. Kosuke came up, drew a 4-pitch walk, and Theriot came through with a weak ass ground ball that just got past Polanco and Rollins to give the Cubs the lead. Guzman, Grabow and Marmot (who had 3 straight Ks on his disgusting slider) would combine for 3 scoreless innings to finish it up. This game kicks so much ass.
Let me guess. Weebs ONLY uses Power Swing.
I'm pretty sure I'm "BadKermit" on PSN. No space.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 10:04:15 AM
Let me guess. Weebs ONLY uses Power Swing.
I'm pretty sure I'm "BadKermit" on PSN. No space.
Only when I'm up in the count. It was really obvious when this guy was going to throw something good to hit. I hit 4 HRs and he hit 3. The cool thing was that all his HRs came on pitches that legitimately should have been hit out. Marshall hung a curveball right over the plate, I threw a fastball up in the middle of the zone to Rollins, and one up and away to Ibanez. It wasn't like in MVP where you could throw a curveball low and away and watch it get pulled 450 ft.
I played about 4 RTTS games last night and one franchise game. I started my career as a RF/1B (I regret choosing that as my second position) pretty pedestrian. In 12 ABs, I have 2 hits and 5 Ks. Awesome! It's basically the same thing, but there are a couple differences I love. First, in your first season it doesn't throw you in ST with the MLB team so you can face MLB pitching and fail miserably (as I did). You start out in AA. The other thing that they changed, and I LOVE LOVE is the baserunning. Previously it said you press "Forward" to advance. Well, what the fuck is forward? Who's perspective? Camera's? Because the camera angle changes all the fucking time. Same concept this year, but instead of just letting you flail in the wind, they put a indicator on there showing which direction advances you and which direction makes you go back. It changes as the camera angle changes, but you can easily just follow the green arrow. Maybe I'll actually do baserunning this year.
As far as the game, I don't notice too many changes. One animation I enjoyed was people reaching over the stands for foul balls. I was able to squeak out a 4-3 victory over Atlanta in the first game. Z gave up 2 over 6 innings (threw 100 pitches and 40 were balls, sigh), while Caridad gave up the other run. In surprising fashion, I didn't have to hit homeruns to score, which is big for me. Zambrano even got a couple RBIs, but only got a single because I'm a PANK when it comes to baserunning. I get so confused. Baker got a bunt single when I was trying to move someone to 3rd (WTF). I enjoyed it.
In regards to swings, I use power swings too often. I get it set in my head that I'm going to jack it out so I prepare to use it. (There's no fucking way I can decide while the ball's in flight) The part that frustrates me is that you can't check your swing (rightfully so) and I have such shitty vision at the plate that I'll swing at one that could be 2 feet outside. I even swung at a ball that hit me on RTTS, sigh. I should just stop being a chode and use the normal swing more often, but it's very gratifying when once in every 30 ABs I knock out a HR and get to say "Fuck you" to the pitcher.
Quote from: Yeti on March 03, 2010, 11:22:18 AM
I played about 4 RTTS games last night and one franchise game. I started my career as a RF/1B (I regret choosing that as my second position) pretty pedestrian. In 12 ABs, I have 2 hits and 5 Ks. Awesome! It's basically the same thing, but there are a couple differences I love. First, in your first season it doesn't throw you in ST with the MLB team so you can face MLB pitching and fail miserably (as I did). You start out in AA. The other thing that they changed, and I LOVE LOVE is the baserunning. Previously it said you press "Forward" to advance. Well, what the fuck is forward? Who's perspective? Camera's? Because the camera angle changes all the fucking time. Same concept this year, but instead of just letting you flail in the wind, they put a indicator on there showing which direction advances you and which direction makes you go back. It changes as the camera angle changes, but you can easily just follow the green arrow. Maybe I'll actually do baserunning this year.
As far as the game, I don't notice too many changes. One animation I enjoyed was people reaching over the stands for foul balls. I was able to squeak out a 4-3 victory over Atlanta in the first game. Z gave up 2 over 6 innings (threw 100 pitches and 40 were balls, sigh), while Caridad gave up the other run. In surprising fashion, I didn't have to hit homeruns to score, which is big for me. Zambrano even got a couple RBIs, but only got a single because I'm a PANK when it comes to baserunning. I get so confused. Baker got a bunt single when I was trying to move someone to 3rd (WTF). I enjoyed it.
In regards to swings, I use power swings too often. I get it set in my head that I'm going to jack it out so I prepare to use it. (There's no fucking way I can decide while the ball's in flight) The part that frustrates me is that you can't check your swing (rightfully so) and I have such shitty vision at the plate that I'll swing at one that could be 2 feet outside. I even swung at a ball that hit me on RTTS, sigh. I should just stop being a chode and use the normal swing more often, but it's very gratifying when once in every 30 ABs I knock out a HR and get to say "Fuck you" to the pitcher.
I heart the fact that it took Z 6 innings to throw 100 pitches. In 2K, I couldn't get to 100 pitches unless I at least made it to the 9th inning. I watched more videos on YouTube last night. I just can't get over how smooth everything looks. I saw a video of somebody playing at a kiosk in a store as the Sox against the Cubs. Pierre hit a shitty grounder to Aramis and oh sweet Jebus how spot on that animation was for Aramis's field and throw to first. Unreal. I absolutely love this game and I haven't even gotten ahold of it yet.
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
I haven't gotten a chance to play this game yet, but I feel so much better having purchased this over 2k10, like I did last year.
I've righted that wrong.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
It's MUCH easier. But I'm still a hacker. I really like that they don't always call pitches that hit the edge of the zone strikes.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
I agree. I think they may have lowered the default pitch speed a bit, because it seems like I have a lot more time to decide where the pitch is going. Of course, it's become a habit for me to almost always do a check swing, even if I know it's 2 feet out of the zone.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
It's MUCH easier. But I'm still a hacker. I really like that they don't always call pitches that hit the edge of the zone strikes.
So there's a little human error programmed in there? Awesome.
Question: do they have a lot of signature styles? How does it compare to 2K?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 03, 2010, 12:33:30 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
It's MUCH easier. But I'm still a hacker. I really like that they don't always call pitches that hit the edge of the zone strikes.
So there's a little human error programmed in there? Awesome.
Question: do they have a lot of signature styles? How does it compare to 2K?
They have batting and pitching animations for some pretty fringe players, like Brandon Wood on the Angels. Hell, even Michael Barrett somehow got his stance in there.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
Yea, I try to tell myself to use normal but right before he's about to throw, I switch to power. I have a tendency to want to fuck some shit up. My batting style is weird. I have issues when I see that the opposing pitcher has thrown only 12 pitches after 3 innings. Then I start taking pitches regardless. On my RTTS from last year, after 4 (or 5, can't remember) seasons I had 2 walks. I'm a hacker like you Kermit. I can guarantee that if we do this league, I will probably get my ass kicked because I'll probably swing at 95% of the pitches. Speaking of, Kerm, would you want to do it? Yesterday I just kind of assumed you would without checking first.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 03, 2010, 12:33:30 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
It's MUCH easier. But I'm still a hacker. I really like that they don't always call pitches that hit the edge of the zone strikes.
So there's a little human error programmed in there? Awesome.
Question: do they have a lot of signature styles? How does it compare to 2K?
There's a decent amount of human error. Balls called strikes and vice versa. I love that part. I get frustrated when I have strike 3 called a ball, but it's REAL that way. I also like that even if you do everything perfectly on your pitching it's not guaranteed to go where it's supposed to.
Signature styles are aplenty. When you create your RTTS player you can select from hundreds of batting styles (I chose Milton Bradley because I could). There are a bunch of pitcher styles. With both, there are current players and I'm pretty sure there are older players that you can select. I remember last years game, I had Satchel Paige's delivery. Speaking of RTTS, why the fuck can't they pronounce McCollough with the "f" sound at the end. Fuckers.
Quote from: Yeti on March 03, 2010, 12:41:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
Yea, I try to tell myself to use normal but right before he's about to throw, I switch to power. I have a tendency to want to fuck some shit up. My batting style is weird. I have issues when I see that the opposing pitcher has thrown only 12 pitches after 3 innings. Then I start taking pitches regardless. On my RTTS from last year, after 4 (or 5, can't remember) seasons I had 2 walks. I'm a hacker like you Kermit. I can guarantee that if we do this league, I will probably get my ass kicked because I'll probably swing at 95% of the pitches. Speaking of, Kerm, would you want to do it? Yesterday I just kind of assumed you would without checking first.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 03, 2010, 12:33:30 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 03, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 03, 2010, 12:05:14 PM
Re: Yeti's post.
The check-swing works amazingly well on a normal swing. It's pretty much the only way I've taken any pitches.
I found it a lot easier to read the strike zone this year. I have no problem getting to 3-0. I do notice that they seem to come back with a couple strikes after that at least but in the one game I played I took at least one base on balls.
It's MUCH easier. But I'm still a hacker. I really like that they don't always call pitches that hit the edge of the zone strikes.
So there's a little human error programmed in there? Awesome.
Question: do they have a lot of signature styles? How does it compare to 2K?
There's a decent amount of human error. Balls called strikes and vice versa. I love that part. I get frustrated when I have strike 3 called a ball, but it's REAL that way. I also like that even if you do everything perfectly on your pitching it's not guaranteed to go where it's supposed to.
Signature styles are aplenty. When you create your RTTS player you can select from hundreds of batting styles (I chose Milton Bradley because I could). There are a bunch of pitcher styles. With both, there are current players and I'm pretty sure there are older players that you can select. I remember last years game, I had Satchel Paige's delivery. Speaking of RTTS, why the fuck can't they pronounce McCollough with the "f" sound at the end. Fuckers.
I don't understand why you can't select Khalil for the first name audio, despite the fact that they say the name when Khalil Greene is up.
Oh yea, another thing. On a wild pitch last night, Vasgersian said "There goes a wild pitch that McCann McCann't get to". At least that's what I heard. If it's right, that's fucking awesome. I love this game right now.
Quote from: Yeti on March 03, 2010, 12:52:37 PM
Oh yea, another thing. On a wild pitch last night, Vasgersian said "There goes a wild pitch that McCann McCann't get to". At least that's what I heard. If it's right, that's fucking awesome. I love this game right now.
In other news, my PS3 is in Pennsylvania. WANT THE SHOW NOW
I'd definitely sign up for the league, Yeti, and forget about it in 2 weeks. If you guys keep me honest, I'll play.
Quote from: Weebs on March 03, 2010, 12:48:31 PM
I don't understand why you can't select Khalil for the first name audio, despite the fact that they say the name when Khalil Greene is up.
Surprising since a baseball player with a crippling social anxiety disorder is pretty much
the defacto patron saint of video game baseball players.
Holy shit that was a ridiculous game I just played. Mets vs. Cubs again, and after Zambrano was once again hit hard in the first inning, the Cubs were down 2-0. He settled down after that and didn't allow another run, but Johan was dominating until the 6th inning, when Zambrano was hit by a pitch, Theriot walked, and then Nady lined a single to LF. DLee came up to hit a sac fly and make it 2-1, but Aramis grounded into a DP to end the inning. There was no more scoring until the bottom of the 9th when the Mets brought in K-Rod, and after a quick flyout by Aramis, Marlon Byrd (I already love him) hit a deep drive to LF to tie the game. After Marmot dominated for two innings, he gave up a leadoff single to Francoeur and with 2 outs and 2 on, Luis Castillo got his 4th base hit of the game (nice job, Jim) to drive in the go-ahead run. But in the bottom of the 11th, Byrd led off with a single, Soriano doubled to put runners at second and third. Then, in the most unusual play I've ever seen, I somehow hit the L2 button to make both runners steal. Byrd was easily tagged out at home, but Barajas threw 20 feet over Wright's head at 3B to allow Soriano to walk home and score the tying run. In the 12th, the Mets had Pagan on 3rd with 1 out, and Tatis lined hard to Theriot, who somehow managed to fling himself hard enough towards the plate to throw out the runner. Skip ahead to the bottom of the 13th, after a leadoff double by Nady, Lee strikes out swinging, Ramirez advances Nady on a groundout, and Byrd once again comes through with a hard hit ball that David Wright somehow managed to make a diving stop on, but Byrd beat the throw by less than half a step. Cubs win! Marlon Byrd and this game have mended my broken heart.
Quote from: Weebs on March 03, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
Holy shit that was a ridiculous game I just played. Mets vs. Cubs again, and after Zambrano was once again hit hard in the first inning, the Cubs were down 2-0. He settled down after that and didn't allow another run, but Johan was dominating until the 6th inning, when Zambrano was hit by a pitch, Theriot walked, and then Nady lined a single to LF. DLee came up to hit a sac fly and make it 2-1, but Aramis grounded into a DP to end the inning. There was no more scoring until the bottom of the 9th when the Mets brought in K-Rod, and after a quick flyout by Aramis, Marlon Byrd (I already love him) hit a deep drive to LF to tie the game. After Marmot dominated for two innings, he gave up a leadoff single to Francoeur and with 2 outs and 2 on, Luis Castillo got his 4th base hit of the game (nice job, Jim) to drive in the go-ahead run. But in the bottom of the 11th, Byrd led off with a single, Soriano doubled to put runners at second and third. Then, in the most unusual play I've ever seen, I somehow hit the L2 button to make both runners steal. Byrd was easily tagged out at home, but Barajas threw 20 feet over Wright's head at 3B to allow Soriano to walk home and score the tying run. In the 12th, the Mets had Pagan on 3rd with 1 out, and Tatis lined hard to Theriot, who somehow managed to fling himself hard enough towards the plate to throw out the runner. Skip ahead to the bottom of the 13th, after a leadoff double by Nady, Lee strikes out swinging, Ramirez advances Nady on a groundout, and Byrd once again comes through with a hard hit ball that David Wright somehow managed to make a diving stop on, but Byrd beat the throw by less than half a step. Cubs win! Marlon Byrd and this game have mended my broken heart.
You left Marmol out there for 2+ innings? What the crap, dude?
Quote from: JD on March 03, 2010, 09:48:54 PM
Quote from: Weebs on March 03, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
Holy shit that was a ridiculous game I just played. Mets vs. Cubs again, and after Zambrano was once again hit hard in the first inning, the Cubs were down 2-0. He settled down after that and didn't allow another run, but Johan was dominating until the 6th inning, when Zambrano was hit by a pitch, Theriot walked, and then Nady lined a single to LF. DLee came up to hit a sac fly and make it 2-1, but Aramis grounded into a DP to end the inning. There was no more scoring until the bottom of the 9th when the Mets brought in K-Rod, and after a quick flyout by Aramis, Marlon Byrd (I already love him) hit a deep drive to LF to tie the game. After Marmot dominated for two innings, he gave up a leadoff single to Francoeur and with 2 outs and 2 on, Luis Castillo got his 4th base hit of the game (nice job, Jim) to drive in the go-ahead run. But in the bottom of the 11th, Byrd led off with a single, Soriano doubled to put runners at second and third. Then, in the most unusual play I've ever seen, I somehow hit the L2 button to make both runners steal. Byrd was easily tagged out at home, but Barajas threw 20 feet over Wright's head at 3B to allow Soriano to walk home and score the tying run. In the 12th, the Mets had Pagan on 3rd with 1 out, and Tatis lined hard to Theriot, who somehow managed to fling himself hard enough towards the plate to throw out the runner. Skip ahead to the bottom of the 13th, after a leadoff double by Nady, Lee strikes out swinging, Ramirez advances Nady on a groundout, and Byrd once again comes through with a hard hit ball that David Wright somehow managed to make a diving stop on, but Byrd beat the throw by less than half a step. Cubs win! Marlon Byrd and this game have mended my broken heart.
You left Marmol out there for 2+ innings? What the crap, dude?
It's not like it was the All-Star game or anything.
Also, an amazing game against the Mets was followed by an absolutely shitty one. Of course, I knew it was going to be shitty going in. Note: Anyone who chooses to use a pitcher significantly worse than the other starters on a team, is clearly going to exploit something very cheap with that pitcher. And that's exactly what happened when this guy chose to use Oliver Perez instead of Johan Santana. It's like in MVP 2005, when people would pick David Wells because his curveball dropped across the entire screen, or Shingo Takatsu (as a starter, somehow) because his changeup defied the laws of physics. I'm going to make my first Weebsian Call of Unrealism of this game because Oliver Perez should have walked at least 11 batters in his start, instead of throwing a changeup that drops 2 feet with pinpoint accuracy.
Quote from: Weebs on March 03, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
in the most unusual play I've ever seen
Despite being a staggering nerd myself, watch some real baseball sometimes. A single
wild throw from a catcher isn't exactly one for the all time highlight real. And from the
video game angle, if you're going for that, all kinds of crazy shit happens all the time like
home runs that go through the wall or guys with broken arms going 5/5 with 4 HRs
(said dude being Benito Santiago in my case).
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
Do you have Guess Pitch turned on?
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 08:06:34 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
Do you have Guess Pitch turned on?
I don't guess the location, but I guess the type. I tell myself that it helps me distinguish the speed and decide to stay the fuck away when I slider's coming in
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 08:15:36 AM
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 08:06:34 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
Do you have Guess Pitch turned on?
I don't guess the location, but I guess the type. I tell myself that it helps me distinguish the speed and decide to stay the fuck away when I slider's coming in
I would suggest turning the whole thing off. You'll be able to focus a lot more on the actual pitch.
Also, for anyone that doesn't know, it looks like there is an issue with the Player Potential, where the ratings are way off (Joe Mauer is a C, Hanley Ramirez is a D, etc.). I think I read that it may just be a visual bug, where the player may actual be an A, but it just shows up as something different. Either way, it'll be fixed with the next roster update. I'm hoping some good rosters come out soon so I can start a Franchise and RTTS.
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 08:19:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 08:15:36 AM
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 08:06:34 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
Do you have Guess Pitch turned on?
I don't guess the location, but I guess the type. I tell myself that it helps me distinguish the speed and decide to stay the fuck away when I slider's coming in
I would suggest turning the whole thing off. You'll be able to focus a lot more on the actual pitch.
Also, for anyone that doesn't know, it looks like there is an issue with the Player Potential, where the ratings are way off (Joe Mauer is a C, Hanley Ramirez is a D, etc.). I think I read that it may just be a visual bug, where the player may actual be an A, but it just shows up as something different. Either way, it'll be fixed with the next roster update. I'm hoping some good rosters come out soon so I can start a Franchise and RTTS.
I read that the next roster update, or rather the first roster update, will be March 8. By the way, the PS3 is out for delivery to the repair shop today. Hopefully I'll get a call with a status update. I know everyone is on the edges of their seats.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 08:47:20 AM
I know everyone is on the edges of their seats.
I'm pacing back and forth chain smoking, myself.
Quote from: Pre on March 04, 2010, 09:09:41 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 08:47:20 AM
I know everyone is on the edges of their seats.
I'm pacing back and forth chain smoking, myself.
I'm just smoking his dong
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 09:35:20 AM
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
I like how it seems as though even though the pitching mechanics seem simple compared to 2K, it's not a given that you can button mash perfect pitches all game. Is that a safe assumption?
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
Yeah, sliders probably won't make a huge difference, but I'd say the only thing we need to decide on is the options. Specifically, I think we should play at either All-Star or HoF difficulty, with Guess Pitch and Hot/Cold Zones disabled.
Quote from: Pre on March 04, 2010, 09:09:41 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 08:47:20 AM
I know everyone is on the edges of their seats.
I'm pacing back and forth chain smoking, myself.
UPS status: DELIVERED
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 09:35:20 AM
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
I like how it seems as though even though the pitching mechanics seem simple compared to 2K, it's not a given that you can button mash perfect pitches all game. Is that a safe assumption?
Button mashers need not apply. I'm not even sure how that would be possible. You have a bar that is a three button system. Push to activate, stop it based on how much power/effectiveness you want on the pitch, stop again in the accuracy zone which can expand or shrink based on how good/effective your pitcher has been so far in the game. It gets bigger if you're mowing down hitters and will be non existent if you start giving up ropes all over the place. It's also cool that you have to get used to each pitcher's mechanics as that effects the timing of the pitches. I really like the warm up on the mound option they added. You get 8 pitches with a new reliever to get used to his delivery. You can skip it by pressing the back button.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 09:35:20 AM
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
I like how it seems as though even though the pitching mechanics seem simple compared to 2K, it's not a given that you can button mash perfect pitches all game. Is that a safe assumption?
Button mashers need not apply. I'm not even sure how that would be possible. You have a bar that is a three button system. Push to activate, stop it based on how much power/effectiveness you want on the pitch, stop again in the accuracy zone which can expand or shrink based on how good/effective your pitcher has been so far in the game. It gets bigger if you're mowing down hitters and will be non existent if you start giving up ropes all over the place. It's also cool that you have to get used to each pitcher's mechanics as that effects the timing of the pitches. I really like the warm up on the mound option they added. You get 8 pitches with a new reliever to get used to his delivery. You can skip it by pressing the back button.
Wow...that's fucking awesome.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:27:20 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 09:35:20 AM
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
I like how it seems as though even though the pitching mechanics seem simple compared to 2K, it's not a given that you can button mash perfect pitches all game. Is that a safe assumption?
Button mashers need not apply. I'm not even sure how that would be possible. You have a bar that is a three button system. Push to activate, stop it based on how much power/effectiveness you want on the pitch, stop again in the accuracy zone which can expand or shrink based on how good/effective your pitcher has been so far in the game. It gets bigger if you're mowing down hitters and will be non existent if you start giving up ropes all over the place. It's also cool that you have to get used to each pitcher's mechanics as that effects the timing of the pitches. I really like the warm up on the mound option they added. You get 8 pitches with a new reliever to get used to his delivery. You can skip it by pressing the back button.
Wow...that's fucking awesome.
You're not going to be playing anything else for a long time. I'm excited for you.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 10:35:08 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:27:20 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 04, 2010, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 09:35:20 AM
I'm going to resist the urge to stop posting in this faggy thread because I'm enjoying the non-Weebs portions of it.
Played another 9 inning game last night - Cubs at Cards with Lilly vs. Carpenter. I got 2 runs off Carpenter in the first (when Byrd came up to bat with the bases loaded they showed a fancy graphic on most team grand slams in the NL in 2009) and the Cards got 2 off Lilly. Couldn't figure out his release point at first so I was having trouble throwing strikes. Both men settled in but Carpenter became unhittable. Jammed me up pretty good and managed to strategically walk Ramirez one inning and Soriano in another to escape what one could barely classify as trouble. Holliday homered off the terrible Jeff Stevens in the 7th to make it 4-2 and a brief glimmer of hope in the ninth when Po Boy Franklin walked Fontenot to lead off the inning followed by a one out double by Theriot ended with two straight popouts by Fukudome and Lee. So Cub.
I like how it seems as though even though the pitching mechanics seem simple compared to 2K, it's not a given that you can button mash perfect pitches all game. Is that a safe assumption?
Button mashers need not apply. I'm not even sure how that would be possible. You have a bar that is a three button system. Push to activate, stop it based on how much power/effectiveness you want on the pitch, stop again in the accuracy zone which can expand or shrink based on how good/effective your pitcher has been so far in the game. It gets bigger if you're mowing down hitters and will be non existent if you start giving up ropes all over the place. It's also cool that you have to get used to each pitcher's mechanics as that effects the timing of the pitches. I really like the warm up on the mound option they added. You get 8 pitches with a new reliever to get used to his delivery. You can skip it by pressing the back button.
Wow...that's fucking awesome.
You're not going to be playing anything else for a long time. I'm excited for you.
I'm already coming to terms that I won't be playing much Modern Warfare 2 at all this summer. I'm completely okay with that. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch because the PS3 isn't repaired yet, but I think PSR's success rate is pretty good.
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 04, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
The online league might be a little ambitious, I agree. Let's play this one by ear.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 04, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
The online league might be a little ambitious, I agree. Let's play this one by ear.
Agreed. April is going to be hectic what with the move and such, so I figure by May I'll be ready for a league.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 04, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 04, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
The online league might be a little ambitious, I agree. Let's play this one by ear.
Agreed. April is going to be hectic what with the move and such, so I figure by May I'll be ready for a league.
I'm not going to play, but if you can get DT20 to play, I'll definitely follow this thread, I can
promise that.
Quote from: PenFoe on March 04, 2010, 11:09:38 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 04, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 04, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
The online league might be a little ambitious, I agree. Let's play this one by ear.
Agreed. April is going to be hectic what with the move and such, so I figure by May I'll be ready for a league.
I'm not going to play, but if you can get DT20 to play, I'll definitely follow this thread, I can promise that.
THI!
Quote from: PenFoe on March 04, 2010, 11:09:38 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 04, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 04, 2010, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 04, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Did I add that the second team I got shut out by was the Reds? That was my shining moment. Fucking Johnny Cueto. Through 4 games, I have a blistering 1 hit in about 14 ABs for Soriano. That one hit was a HR, too.
I'm probably going to make the initial steps of starting the league. We need a 6th to be in. Anyone have someone in mind? I have a friend who could (he's probably a polar opposite from DT20). I was thinking about it, and I don't think Sliders and shit matters since we'd all be playing each other. I'm thinking 3 game series will work (30 games total). Anyone have a preference on days to complete? You can either get 3, 5, or 7 days to complete your series with your opponent. I think 5 would work but I could definitely understand 7 days since it guarantees weekend days.
There's no way I'll consistently play 3 games in 5 days. BECAUSE I'M SUCH A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.
The online league might be a little ambitious, I agree. Let's play this one by ear.
Agreed. April is going to be hectic what with the move and such, so I figure by May I'll be ready for a league.
I'm not going to play, but if you can get DT20 to play, I'll definitely follow this thread, I can promise that.
Doesn't own a PS3. You're shit out of luck
For a minute I honestly considered buying him.
Quote from: Pre on March 04, 2010, 12:28:38 PM
For a minute I honestly considered buying him.
You wanted to buy DT20?
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:31:51 PM
Quote from: Pre on March 04, 2010, 12:28:38 PM
For a minute I honestly considered buying him.
You wanted to buy DT20?
Couldn't possibly cost more than $19.99
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:31:51 PM
Quote from: Pre on March 04, 2010, 12:28:38 PM
For a minute I honestly considered buying him.
You wanted to buy DT20?
Who's the South Carolinian
now?
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
34 innings. I would have had a fucking run if my fucking idiot fucking baserunner had advanced when I told him to on a wild pitch. I'm not really having fun right now. I scatter 5 hits and get nothing and they get 3 hits (while getting struck out 13 fucking times) but I lose? Definitely not fun
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:17:10 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
34 innings. I would have had a fucking run if my fucking idiot fucking baserunner had advanced when I told him to on a wild pitch. I'm not really having fun right now. I scatter 5 hits and get nothing and they get 3 hits (while getting struck out 13 fucking times) but I lose? Definitely not fun
Maybe you shouldn't suck so bad?
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 11:54:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:17:10 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
34 innings. I would have had a fucking run if my fucking idiot fucking baserunner had advanced when I told him to on a wild pitch. I'm not really having fun right now. I scatter 5 hits and get nothing and they get 3 hits (while getting struck out 13 fucking times) but I lose? Definitely not fun
Maybe you shouldn't suck so bad?
I agree. Got any cheat codes for me?
Quote from: Yeti on March 05, 2010, 07:16:54 AM
Quote from: Weebs on March 04, 2010, 11:54:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 09:17:10 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 04, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
I have to figure out something with this hitting. Getting shut out 2 games in a row (one 11 innings) is not fun. It's only been 25 innings since I've got a run. Fuck this.
34 innings. I would have had a fucking run if my fucking idiot fucking baserunner had advanced when I told him to on a wild pitch. I'm not really having fun right now. I scatter 5 hits and get nothing and they get 3 hits (while getting struck out 13 fucking times) but I lose? Definitely not fun
Maybe you shouldn't suck so bad?
I agree. Got any cheat codes for me?
Only the one where you learn to hit a button at the right time. Also, stop using Power Swing.
DPD
For realzies, though, I'd suggest not using the power swing unless you're in a count you know you'll get something decent, like 2-0 or 3-1. Also, I can't remember if the single player modes show the current levels of the CPU's pitches, but if you notice certain pitches are lower, really try and wait on those. I've noticed this game really leans heavily on momentum in terms of pitcher/batter results, where once you break through with a hit, things compound quickly and you can really jump on a pitcher. On the flipside, if a guy has gotten you to swing and miss a lot on certain pitches (misses with Power Swings build up a pitch's effectiveness faster), it's really hard to get good results on them until you can take a few balls and let the meter drop a bit.
Pre told me nerds are raving about the offset catcher view. Has anyone tried it?
I shall tonight.. And hey, I scored some runs: 5 to be exact. POWERHOUSE
They patched the roster today, so now the Player Potential is correct for everybody. I think the group at Operation Sports are working on custom rosters now with full player updates and minor league edits and all that good stuff. Can't start a franchise until MVP Starlin Castro is in the game.
I fired up my RTTS this weekend and it's going pretty well so far. I still can't take a walk but I really don't think it's my fault. They simply don't throw me the 4th ball. I can get it to three but after that it's tough. What really gets me is the circle change with 2 strikes. I can never tell if that thing is going to stay in the zone. I stop my swing and it's usually still a strike.
Besides that though I'm playing LF for the injured starter right now and in limited action I'm hitting over .300 with a healthy SLG% in the high 4s. No homers yet but I'm working on my power and I'm sure they'll come.
Right now, and I don't see this changing, I just hit and don't field. I don't see the point as an OF and any plays you make in the sim still get you points at the end of each game.
I got signed by the Orioles to start so I'm with the AA Bowie Baysox. I like that our home field is in the middle of a ghetto.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 08, 2010, 11:49:17 AM
I fired up my RTTS this weekend and it's going pretty well so far. I still can't take a walk but I really don't think it's my fault. They simply don't throw me the 4th ball. I can get it to three but after that it's tough. What really gets me is the circle change with 2 strikes. I can never tell if that thing is going to stay in the zone. I stop my swing and it's usually still a strike.
Besides that though I'm playing LF for the injured starter right now and in limited action I'm hitting over .300 with a healthy SLG% in the high 4s. No homers yet but I'm working on my power and I'm sure they'll come.
Right now, and I don't see this changing, I just hit and don't field. I don't see the point as an OF and any plays you make in the sim still get you points at the end of each game.
I got signed by the Orioles to start so I'm with the AA Bowie Baysox. I like that our home field is in the middle of a ghetto.
You could try adjusting the sliders a little bit so they might actually throw some more balls. I have the same problem with the changeups in the dirt. Even the curveballs usually look like they're barely going to drop to the bottom of the zone. Also, I think I've only been able to catch up to one fastball up in the zone. Somehow I'm always late on those.
Quote from: Weebs on March 08, 2010, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 08, 2010, 11:49:17 AM
I fired up my RTTS this weekend and it's going pretty well so far. I still can't take a walk but I really don't think it's my fault. They simply don't throw me the 4th ball. I can get it to three but after that it's tough. What really gets me is the circle change with 2 strikes. I can never tell if that thing is going to stay in the zone. I stop my swing and it's usually still a strike.
Besides that though I'm playing LF for the injured starter right now and in limited action I'm hitting over .300 with a healthy SLG% in the high 4s. No homers yet but I'm working on my power and I'm sure they'll come.
Right now, and I don't see this changing, I just hit and don't field. I don't see the point as an OF and any plays you make in the sim still get you points at the end of each game.
I got signed by the Orioles to start so I'm with the AA Bowie Baysox. I like that our home field is in the middle of a ghetto.
You could try adjusting the sliders a little bit so they might actually throw some more balls. I have the same problem with the changeups in the dirt. Even the curveballs usually look like they're barely going to drop to the bottom of the zone. Also, I think I've only been able to catch up to one fastball up in the zone. Somehow I'm always late on those.
I'm late on fastballs too but I think it's mainly against guys that start off throwing junk. That's just good pitching. I am still hitting over .300 so it's not like I can't function. I'll check the accuracy sliders out though.
I tried the offset catcher camera, and I didn't like it. Timing is easier, but judging whether a pitch was going to be inside or outside was, in my opinion, a total bitch. So was judging the break. It looks pretty, though.
Also, I can't hit for shit on RTTS. I'm a Yeti-esque 1-20 with 4 Ks. And I'm not using power swing at all.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 09, 2010, 01:37:41 PM
I tried the offset catcher camera, and I didn't like it. Timing is easier, but judging whether a pitch was going to be inside or outside was, in my opinion, a total bitch. So was judging the break. It looks pretty, though.
Also, I can't hit for shit on RTTS. I'm a Yeti-esque 1-20 with 4 Ks. And I'm not using power swing at all.
Whenever I use power swing my timing is way off. I can't convince myself it's just another button that you use to swing. For now I just try and use contact unless I'm way ahead in the count. Even then, though, I'm trying to earn a walk that just won't seem to come my way. It's great that it's such a simple interface and yet you can still be so wrong on trying to figure out how to hit. I do know, from last year, that once my ratings go up I'll be much better at making contact and hopefully I'll start getting some home runs.
Quote from: Slack-E on March 09, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 09, 2010, 01:37:41 PM
I tried the offset catcher camera, and I didn't like it. Timing is easier, but judging whether a pitch was going to be inside or outside was, in my opinion, a total bitch. So was judging the break. It looks pretty, though.
Also, I can't hit for shit on RTTS. I'm a Yeti-esque 1-20 with 4 Ks. And I'm not using power swing at all.
Whenever I use power swing my timing is way off. I can't convince myself it's just another button that you use to swing. For now I just try and use contact unless I'm way ahead in the count. Even then, though, I'm trying to earn a walk that just won't seem to come my way. It's great that it's such a simple interface and yet you can still be so wrong on trying to figure out how to hit. I do know, from last year, that once my ratings go up I'll be much better at making contact and hopefully I'll start getting some home runs.
They should let my BP pitcher throw to me during the game. I'm AMAZING for those ten pitches.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 09, 2010, 02:25:14 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 09, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 09, 2010, 01:37:41 PM
I tried the offset catcher camera, and I didn't like it. Timing is easier, but judging whether a pitch was going to be inside or outside was, in my opinion, a total bitch. So was judging the break. It looks pretty, though.
Also, I can't hit for shit on RTTS. I'm a Yeti-esque 1-20 with 4 Ks. And I'm not using power swing at all.
Whenever I use power swing my timing is way off. I can't convince myself it's just another button that you use to swing. For now I just try and use contact unless I'm way ahead in the count. Even then, though, I'm trying to earn a walk that just won't seem to come my way. It's great that it's such a simple interface and yet you can still be so wrong on trying to figure out how to hit. I do know, from last year, that once my ratings go up I'll be much better at making contact and hopefully I'll start getting some home runs.
They should let my BP pitcher throw to me during the game. I'm AMAZING for those ten pitches.
You and Josh Hamilton
I'm getting worse at this game in my RTTS. Got traded from Baltimore to the Reds midseason in my first year. Played through on their AA bench. Signed a AAA deal with them in the offseason and I've gotten sparse playing time in the first month of the new season. It doesn't help that I'm 2 for 13. I think I'm starting to take more walks though, so that's a plus. Almost had 10 in my first season.
I know one of the things that makes this game cool is that you can't always hit your spots, but godamn if they don't screw you over by constantly having the pitch wind up in an entirely different part of the plate. I can't even count how many times I've thrown a ball low and away, and it'll wind up right over the plate. In fact, I've played 10 games of my fantasy draft franchise, and Adam Dunn has hit 6 HRs against me (in 7 games), Colby Rasmus has hit 2 (in 2 games), and Mark DeRosa is batting .590 with 4 HRs. Also, Adam Dunn has made three different diving plays to rob me of doubles down the line. ANGER!
DPD
Alright, now this game is just getting ridiculous. It seems to be next to impossible to hold a lead or a tie. I was winning a game 12-4, and lost 12-13. I pitched on the corners or where my catcher told me to, and no matter what, I couldn't make it out. This game I'm playing now, I threw a fastball about 6 inches off the plate inside to Jay Bruce, who somehow hit it 350 ft. for a HR. It even showed the animation where he just dropped the bat head down and barely made contact, and according to the swing analysis, he got Jammed and Missed the pitch. My team has now given up at least 1 run in the first inning of every single game this season. I'm not sure if this is just broken catchup AI or what, but it's really annoying that my team is averaging more hits and runs than any other team in the league, yet losing by 1 or 2 runs every game.
Quote from: Weebs on March 25, 2010, 01:20:53 PM
DPD
Alright, now this game is just getting ridiculous. It seems to be next to impossible to hold a lead or a tie. I was winning a game 12-4, and lost 12-13. I pitched on the corners or where my catcher told me to, and no matter what, I couldn't make it out. This game I'm playing now, I threw a fastball about 6 inches off the plate inside to Jay Bruce, who somehow hit it 350 ft. for a HR. It even showed the animation where he just dropped the bat head down and barely made contact, and according to the swing analysis, he got Jammed and Missed the pitch. My team has now given up at least 1 run in the first inning of every single game this season. I'm not sure if this is just broken catchup AI or what, but it's really annoying that my team is averaging more hits and runs than any other team in the league, yet losing by 1 or 2 runs every game.
I've played 5 or 6 exhibition games on All Star and won all but one by scores like 7-2 and 5-1. I lost to the Yankees 10-0 with Cleveland but that's because they're awesome.
So in short - you suck.
So far, I'm 22/87 (.253) with an OBP of .256 and 28 Ks. I have a slugging of .368.. So, I'm Tyler Colvin. Sweet
Quote from: Yeti on March 31, 2010, 12:26:32 AM
So far, I'm 22/87 (.253) with an OBP of .256 and 28 Ks. I have a slugging of .368.. So, I'm Tyler Colvin. Sweet
Which means you're my man crush.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 31, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 31, 2010, 12:26:32 AM
So far, I'm 22/87 (.253) with an OBP of .256 and 28 Ks. I have a slugging of .368.. So, I'm Tyler Colvin. Sweet
Which means you're my man crush.
I thought I was already?
Quote from: Yeti on March 31, 2010, 04:06:56 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 31, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 31, 2010, 12:26:32 AM
So far, I'm 22/87 (.253) with an OBP of .256 and 28 Ks. I have a slugging of .368.. So, I'm Tyler Colvin. Sweet
Which means you're my man crush.
I thought I was already?
Empirical evidence, Yeti. Empirical evidence.
Finished my second season, completely in AAA for Louisville. Hit a whopping .246 with 6 homers and 34 RBI. Not very productive. OBP under .300. Blech.
Back with the same team in year 3 as a bench player to start. I think I can make this year my breakout year though.
Now in April of year 3, I've been benched behind some poof named Jovanny Cloud who's "hot right now" according to my manager and hence, I am pine-bound. Sparse at bats equals stinky stats. I want a trade.
Did you try not sucking?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 01, 2010, 11:20:46 AM
Did you try not sucking?
You mean the difficult road? I'm a fake ball player now. Whining and bitching is the only way.
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 01, 2010, 11:20:46 AM
Did you try not sucking?
You mean the difficult road? I'm a fake ball player now. Whining and bitching is the only way.
You're a baseball player who whines and bitches about stuff?
This vile game has made Slaky into what he hates most.
Quote from: CT III on April 01, 2010, 12:53:07 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 01, 2010, 11:20:46 AM
Did you try not sucking?
You mean the difficult road? I'm a fake ball player now. Whining and bitching is the only way.
You're a baseball player who whines and bitches about stuff?
This vile game has made Slaky into what he hates most.
It's my bizarro world.
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 01:00:59 PM
It's my bizarro world.
Shouldn't you be hitting the shit out of the ball then?
I'm kidding. In seriousness, based only on the psp version, I think that the whole
super slow progression of RTTS is one of its charm, but in practice it's just too
slow to keep my attention. With the psp version there is just so much loading and
stuff in between the action, how much filler is there between ABs/fielding events
on the ps3?
Quote from: Pre on April 01, 2010, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 01:00:59 PM
It's my bizarro world.
Shouldn't you be hitting the shit out of the ball then?
I'm kidding. In seriousness, based only on the psp version, I think that the whole
super slow progression of RTTS is one of its charm, but in practice it's just too
slow to keep my attention. With the psp version there is just so much loading and
stuff in between the action, how much filler is there between ABs/fielding events
on the ps3?
For me, it's pretty minimal. The load time from game to menu to game is probably the longest and that's less than a minute, I'd say. In game events: just a couple seconds
Quote from: Pre on April 01, 2010, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 01:00:59 PM
It's my bizarro world.
Shouldn't you be hitting the shit out of the ball then?
I'm kidding. In seriousness, based only on the psp version, I think that the whole
super slow progression of RTTS is one of its charm, but in practice it's just too
slow to keep my attention. With the psp version there is just so much loading and
stuff in between the action, how much filler is there between ABs/fielding events
on the ps3?
Hey-o!
It's definitely good that I'm not an ML All-Star at age 20 and I'm complaining - just relaying my career story as if someone besides me gives a shit. I only hit, I don't field because I don't care about fielding. So for me, a full game with 4-5 ABs takes 3-5 minutes. The only real loading time is waiting for a game to start but that's barely 30 seconds. I can crank out another useless Desipio post while I wait.
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 02:14:58 PM
I don't field because I don't care about fielding. So for me, a full game with 4-5 ABs takes 3-5 minutes. The only real loading time is waiting for a game to start but that's barely 30 seconds. I can crank out another useless Desipio post while I wait.
I've played a bit older (2008 I think, I heard 2009 was worse) version, but I got most of my points from fielding.
One thing that really fucked me was that the penalties for failing a challenge was really high, like a -10 when a
hit might be +2 or something. Frequently the challenges were pretty much impossible, like driving in a runner
from 1st with my slap dick hitting 18 year old SS, or I was supposed to get a hit and I get 4 straight balls no
where near the plate and walk instead and so I'd get the few positive points I had wiped out. The penalties
just seemed crazy because even if I was a great hitter, I'd have under a 50% chance of completing them. That
and the psp loading eventually drove me away from it.
Quote from: Pre on April 01, 2010, 02:31:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2010, 02:14:58 PM
I don't field because I don't care about fielding. So for me, a full game with 4-5 ABs takes 3-5 minutes. The only real loading time is waiting for a game to start but that's barely 30 seconds. I can crank out another useless Desipio post while I wait.
I've played a bit older (2008 I think, I heard 2009 was worse) version, but I got most of my points from fielding.
One thing that really fucked me was that the penalties for failing a challenge was really high, like a -10 when a
hit might be +2 or something. Frequently the challenges were pretty much impossible, like driving in a runner
from 1st with my slap dick hitting 18 year old SS, or I was supposed to get a hit and I get 4 straight balls no
where near the plate and walk instead and so I'd get the few positive points I had wiped out. The penalties
just seemed crazy because even if I was a great hitter, I'd have under a 50% chance of completing them. That
and the psp loading eventually drove me away from it.
It's not like that now. Sure, being expected to pick up 53 total bases in a 4 week period is ridiculous, but the game to game challenges are not. Drive in the run seems to only come up with RISP. The penalties aren't as severe. It's frustrating in a good way. You know, when you swing at stupid pitches because you're impatient it's your fault, not the game "cheating". If you reach at a breaking ball and pull it, it's going to be a weak roller to short. If you're late on a high fastball you're going to pop up to the right side. I have zero complaints about this game. Not one.
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
What is the roster called on the Downoads list? I know they still haven't fixed the # Downloads thing, so I'm guessing it has to be found some other way.
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
Holy shit, that's awesome.
Quote from: Weebs on April 07, 2010, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
What is the roster called on the Downoads list? I know they still haven't fixed the # Downloads thing, so I'm guessing it has to be found some other way.
OS Full Minors V.1.
There is going to be a V.2 I guess in a couple weeks with faces and shit. Who knows.
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on April 07, 2010, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
What is the roster called on the Downoads list? I know they still haven't fixed the # Downloads thing, so I'm guessing it has to be found some other way.
OS Full Minors V.1.
There is going to be a V.2 I guess in a couple weeks with faces and shit. Who knows.
Have the V.2 bee released? I'm going to hopefully get down with The Show tomorrow morning. Can't wait. I'll be the fake Astros, though. I hate the Cubs too much right now.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 23, 2010, 08:49:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on April 07, 2010, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
What is the roster called on the Downoads list? I know they still haven't fixed the # Downloads thing, so I'm guessing it has to be found some other way.
OS Full Minors V.1.
There is going to be a V.2 I guess in a couple weeks with faces and shit. Who knows.
Have the V.2 bee released? I'm going to hopefully get down with The Show tomorrow morning. Can't wait. I'll be the fake Astros, though. I hate the Cubs too much right now.
I'm going to be sad when you actually play your PS3, because all these anticipation posts are exhilarating!
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 23, 2010, 03:09:19 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 23, 2010, 08:49:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on April 07, 2010, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 07, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Full Minors rosters came out yesterday. I'm playing with the fake Cubs now. Interestingly enough (or not all), Ryan Dempster is the one who shit the mound. Heyward is an e-beast. We should never pitch to him.
Full Minors rosters? Wha? Fake Cubs?
Yeah, some dorks from Operation Sports made the full minors for every team. I can watch the career of Brett Jackson take off into the stratosphere.
What is the roster called on the Downoads list? I know they still haven't fixed the # Downloads thing, so I'm guessing it has to be found some other way.
OS Full Minors V.1.
There is going to be a V.2 I guess in a couple weeks with faces and shit. Who knows.
Have the V.2 bee released? I'm going to hopefully get down with The Show tomorrow morning. Can't wait. I'll be the fake Astros, though. I hate the Cubs too much right now.
I'm going to be sad when you actually play your PS3, because all these anticipation posts are exhilarating!
Yeah, my bad. I haven't had a lot of time to get into it.
DPD: I'm through 8 innings in my very first game of The Show and I'm getting skullfucked by the Giants (I'm the fake Astros) 8-0. Lincecum has 15 K. I've got three our four hits. But I have a boner. I think I'm liking the pitch meter over the classic, one button style pitch interface. At least with the meter it's my fault when I leave a two-seam fattie right over the plate. There's also variability in the umpire's calls. Love that. I also like the challenge of the pitch meter...I think I walked four or five hitters with Brett Myers.
I do have some questions. Can you preload throws when you're defending? This Guess Pitch thing is kind of cool, but I haven't really mastered it, yet. Is there a scouting report or anything in this game like in 2K? Oh, how the fuck do you run the bases?
Here's a general question about the video output of the game. Does the game have a sorry depth of vision effect? Or do I need to fiddle with some settings?
So, I was crushing my 7-year-old nephew in this game over the weekend (because he has to learn to LOSE), and I hit a home run down the left field line, but they didn't signal it a home run. The umps got together, the booth consulted a replay, and they overturned it, and called it a home run. It blew my mind. This game is incredible.
Quote from: Kermit IV on May 17, 2010, 11:30:01 AM
So, I was crushing my 7-year-old nephew in this game over the weekend (because he has to learn to LOSE), and I hit a home run down the left field line, but they didn't signal it a home run. The umps got together, the booth consulted a replay, and they overturned it, and called it a home run. It blew my mind. This game is incredible.
I'm basically playing along with the Cubs' schedule just by coincidence (and I'm actually doing worse than the real Cubs) but I don't think I can get sick of this. It's fantastic. You see new stuff all the time and they really do a good job of making it feel like you're in a season as opposed to just playing games in a vacuum.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 26, 2010, 07:37:25 AM
DPD: I'm through 8 innings in my very first game of The Show and I'm getting skullfucked by the Giants (I'm the fake Astros) 8-0. Lincecum has 15 K. I've got three our four hits. But I have a boner. I think I'm liking the pitch meter over the classic, one button style pitch interface. At least with the meter it's my fault when I leave a two-seam fattie right over the plate. There's also variability in the umpire's calls. Love that. I also like the challenge of the pitch meter...I think I walked four or five hitters with Brett Myers.
I do have some questions. Can you preload throws when you're defending? This Guess Pitch thing is kind of cool, but I haven't really mastered it, yet. Is there a scouting report or anything in this game like in 2K? Oh, how the fuck do you run the bases?
Here's a general question about the video output of the game. Does the game have a sorry depth of vision effect? Or do I need to fiddle with some settings?
Why are you the Astros?
Are we going to do an online league or what?
Quote from: JD on May 17, 2010, 08:49:28 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 26, 2010, 07:37:25 AM
DPD: I'm through 8 innings in my very first game of The Show and I'm getting skullfucked by the Giants (I'm the fake Astros) 8-0. Lincecum has 15 K. I've got three our four hits. But I have a boner. I think I'm liking the pitch meter over the classic, one button style pitch interface. At least with the meter it's my fault when I leave a two-seam fattie right over the plate. There's also variability in the umpire's calls. Love that. I also like the challenge of the pitch meter...I think I walked four or five hitters with Brett Myers.
I do have some questions. Can you preload throws when you're defending? This Guess Pitch thing is kind of cool, but I haven't really mastered it, yet. Is there a scouting report or anything in this game like in 2K? Oh, how the fuck do you run the bases?
Here's a general question about the video output of the game. Does the game have a sorry depth of vision effect? Or do I need to fiddle with some settings?
Why are you the Astros?
Cuz it says I'm formal, but I also like to party.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 17, 2010, 09:43:09 PM
Are we going to do an online league or what?
If everyone wants to... I think IAN, Kerm, Gil, Weebs, Slaky, and myself are the ones that have this game to my knowledge. We could do a short league with long series (like you only have to play 3 games against someone in 7 days before you move to the next one).. If IAN and Slaky have issues doing the league, I'd understand.
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Sounds like a fun way to spend your time.
Why don't you just save the $50 and watch the Cubs?
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
Quote from: Slaky on June 02, 2010, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 02, 2010, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
I've been finding myself out in front of most pitches. So I'm trying to sit back and stop pulling off speed pitches into the upper deck. Every time I get a meatball I pull it way foul.
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 02, 2010, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
My pitch recognition is horrible. I've tried to swing at pitches that hit me. Luckily the game doesn't let me go through with the swing. It's unbelievably hard not to strike out a shitload of times.
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2010, 04:29:11 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 02, 2010, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
My pitch recognition is horrible. I've tried to swing at pitches that hit me. Luckily the game doesn't let me go through with the swing. It's unbelievably hard not to strike out a shitload of times.
You guys are really that bad at the hitting? The two times I've had shitty K games offensively was when I faced Lincecum in game one and the Halladay the next series. Other than that, I'm having a blast. It's unbelievably realistic. But, you pretty much have to use Guess Pitch and remember how the opposing pitcher pitched to other hitters. It's difficult at the beginning of the game, but for the most part I can tell that most pitchers will throw first pitch fastballs to rookie or low-order hitters, while they'll really try to throw junk to the meat of the lineup guys. I even managed walks in this game.
Another thing...if, say my #2 hitter gets a double, the opposing pitcher will throw around the next hitter and basically try to walk him or get you to swing at shit. I love this game so very much. I started a new franchise with the Pirates, made a few trades (got Tyler Colvin in RF and Jeremy Hermida in LF...traded for Kerry Wood and a few LSU pitchers, Greg Smith and Brian Tallet for the pen, and traded for Dustin McGowan...no idea why, just because I needed some help in the rotation. Oh, and Randy Wells.)
So far, my Pirates are 2-1 after taking the opening series against the Dodgers in awesome fashion: McCutchen hit a game tying RBI single in the bottom of the 9th against Broxton, then Hermida hit a 3 R HR off him to win it. Fantastic, this game is. One more thing, too...this is the only game I've ever played where it doesn't totally suck to lose. It's a fun experience either way.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 03, 2010, 07:45:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 02, 2010, 04:29:11 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 02, 2010, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 02, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
My pitch recognition is horrible. I've tried to swing at pitches that hit me. Luckily the game doesn't let me go through with the swing. It's unbelievably hard not to strike out a shitload of times.
You guys are really that bad at the hitting? The two times I've had shitty K games offensively was when I faced Lincecum in game one and the Halladay the next series. Other than that, I'm having a blast. It's unbelievably realistic. But, you pretty much have to use Guess Pitch and remember how the opposing pitcher pitched to other hitters. It's difficult at the beginning of the game, but for the most part I can tell that most pitchers will throw first pitch fastballs to rookie or low-order hitters, while they'll really try to throw junk to the meat of the lineup guys. I even managed walks in this game.
Another thing...if, say my #2 hitter gets a double, the opposing pitcher will throw around the next hitter and basically try to walk him or get you to swing at shit. I love this game so very much. I started a new franchise with the Pirates, made a few trades (got Tyler Colvin in RF and Jeremy Hermida in LF...traded for Kerry Wood and a few LSU pitchers, Greg Smith and Brian Tallet for the pen, and traded for Dustin McGowan...no idea why, just because I needed some help in the rotation. Oh, and Randy Wells.)
So far, my Pirates are 2-1 after taking the opening series against the Dodgers in awesome fashion: McCutchen hit a game tying RBI single in the bottom of the 9th against Broxton, then Hermida hit a 3 R HR off him to win it. Fantastic, this game is. One more thing, too...this is the only game I've ever played where it doesn't totally suck to lose. It's a fun experience either way.
Turn Guess Pitch off and then get back to us.
Also, I hate that I can never stop from swinging at the first and second pitch after one of my hitters reaches 1B. I'd say 99% of the time, it's going to be a ball down in the corner of the zone, and if you swing, you'll almost definitely hit a double-play ground ball.
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This game is painfully realistic. I started a franchise with the Cubs, and I'm 1-5, having lost every game it nut-punching fashion. John Grabow has a 13.50 ERA and was just DFA'd, and the offense can't drive runners in, despite hitting for a high average. They even accurately programmed Dusty Baker's managerial skills. In two games against the Reds, with a save opportunity in the 9th, he used 3 different pitchers to get 3 different outs. Fuck this game and it's awesomeness.
Yeah, I'm in June and I'm something like 22-34. It's amazing how bad I/the Cubs are.
I'm still completely incapable of hitting a fastball (or any pitch, really) up in the zone. The only time I can do it is when I'm looking up and in with a lefty hitter. Also, every curveball that bounces in front of the plate looks like it's going to barely miss the strike zone.
My pitch recognition is horrible. I've tried to swing at pitches that hit me. Luckily the game doesn't let me go through with the swing. It's unbelievably hard not to strike out a shitload of times.
You guys are really that bad at the hitting? The two times I've had shitty K games offensively was when I faced Lincecum in game one and the Halladay the next series. Other than that, I'm having a blast. It's unbelievably realistic. But, you pretty much have to use Guess Pitch and remember how the opposing pitcher pitched to other hitters. It's difficult at the beginning of the game, but for the most part I can tell that most pitchers will throw first pitch fastballs to rookie or low-order hitters, while they'll really try to throw junk to the meat of the lineup guys. I even managed walks in this game.
Another thing...if, say my #2 hitter gets a double, the opposing pitcher will throw around the next hitter and basically try to walk him or get you to swing at shit. I love this game so very much. I started a new franchise with the Pirates, made a few trades (got Tyler Colvin in RF and Jeremy Hermida in LF...traded for Kerry Wood and a few LSU pitchers, Greg Smith and Brian Tallet for the pen, and traded for Dustin McGowan...no idea why, just because I needed some help in the rotation. Oh, and Randy Wells.)
So far, my Pirates are 2-1 after taking the opening series against the Dodgers in awesome fashion: McCutchen hit a game tying RBI single in the bottom of the 9th against Broxton, then Hermida hit a 3 R HR off him to win it. Fantastic, this game is. One more thing, too...this is the only game I've ever played where it doesn't totally suck to lose. It's a fun experience either way.
Turn Guess Pitch off and then get back to us.
Also, I hate that I can never stop from swinging at the first and second pitch after one of my hitters reaches 1B. I'd say 99% of the time, it's going to be a ball down in the corner of the zone, and if you swing, you'll almost definitely hit a double-play ground ball.
For the most part, all my hits come on pitches I guess wrong on, which tells me what I pretty much know: If he's not going fastball, he's throwing his second best pitch, which usually means he's going slider or curve. On the off chance it's a change, I can't hit those regardless if I know it's coming and exactly in what spot.
So I've only had the game two weeks and I've already seen a foul ball that bounced off the Moises Alou-Steve Bartman wall called a home run, and not one, but two inside-the-park homers in Pittsburgh because the CPU fielder can't seem to get around that corner in left center field to get the ball. He just keeps running in place at the fence, since going around the corner would be too difficult. The umpiring in general is pretty awful. Wtf?
Quote from: Night Man on June 22, 2010, 12:24:19 AM
So I've only had the game two weeks and I've already seen a foul ball that bounced off the Moises Alou-Steve Bartman wall called a home run, and not one, but two inside-the-park homers in Pittsburgh because the CPU fielder can't seem to get around that corner in left center field to get the ball. He just keeps running in place at the fence, since going around the corner would be too difficult. The umpiring in general is pretty awful. Wtf?
I've had very similar HR calls as that. It wasn't right in the Bartman area, but it was just a few rows up and quite obviously a foul ball. However, it was close enough to deserve a replay...but there was none. The same thing happened on a ball in Fenway, when it was hit a good 30 feet (confirmed by the HR distance) short of the right field foul poul, in the stands. That never happened for me until the latest update, but I'm not sure if there is any correlation between the two.
Quote from: Night Man on June 22, 2010, 12:24:19 AM
So I've only had the game two weeks and I've already seen a foul ball that bounced off the Moises Alou-Steve Bartman wall called a home run, and not one, but two inside-the-park homers in Pittsburgh because the CPU fielder can't seem to get around that corner in left center field to get the ball. He just keeps running in place at the fence, since going around the corner would be too difficult. The umpiring in general is pretty awful. Wtf?
I haven't encountered the problems with the homerun calls. I don't play with the Cubs. But, I do play as the Pirates and I've never had that problem with a fielder running in place. As far as the umpires go, there's a toggle in the sliders that can switch on/off how umpire's call a game.
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Quote from: Night Man on June 22, 2010, 12:24:19 AM
So I've only had the game two weeks and I've already seen a foul ball that bounced off the Moises Alou-Steve Bartman wall called a home run, and not one, but two inside-the-park homers in Pittsburgh because the CPU fielder can't seem to get around that corner in left center field to get the ball. He just keeps running in place at the fence, since going around the corner would be too difficult. The umpiring in general is pretty awful. Wtf?
I haven't encountered the problems with the homerun calls. I don't play with the Cubs. But, I do play as the Pirates and I've never had that problem with a fielder running in place. As far as the umpires go, there's a toggle in the sliders that can switch on/off how umpire's call a game.
I saw that error in PNC once. I was happy to have the run as my team fucking blows. No complaints.
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So I've only had the game two weeks and I've already seen a foul ball that bounced off the Moises Alou-Steve Bartman wall called a home run, and not one, but two inside-the-park homers in Pittsburgh because the CPU fielder can't seem to get around that corner in left center field to get the ball. He just keeps running in place at the fence, since going around the corner would be too difficult. The umpiring in general is pretty awful. Wtf?
I haven't encountered the problems with the homerun calls. I don't play with the Cubs. But, I do play as the Pirates and I've never had that problem with a fielder running in place. As far as the umpires go, there's a toggle in the sliders that can switch on/off how umpire's call a game.
I saw that error in PNC once. I was happy to have the run as my team fucking blows. No complaints.
There was one in Chase Field where the ball was hit down the left field line and bounced over the wall, but instead of being a ground rule double, the game apparently thought the ball was still in play, so it just stayed buried somewhere underneath the bleachers while the runner ran all the way home.
So, I experienced the PNC running man outfielder glitch last night. I hit a gapper to left center and it got caught up in the little corner just left of the center field wall. Carlos Gomez just ran into the corner and ran in place. Ryan Braun just stood there and watched. I guess he was lauging his ass off. Or admiring is awesome Affliction-type Chadshirts. Anyway, Tyler Colvin got a two-run inside the parker out of the deal.
So, before the game I started yesterday, my Pirates were on a five game winning streak and looking like the next coming of the We Are Family Pirates. I had my #1 starter, Randy Wells, going up against the mighty Manny Parra of the Brewers. Cake walk, right? Randy gets absolutely rocked. They were hammering the change, which happens to be Randy's K pitch on the game. I couldn't finish anybody off. After giving up about 7 runs through 1 1/3 innings, I bring in Brian Tallet who proceeds to diarrhea all over the mound too.
So, after riding high on a five game winning streak in which I got a complete game win from Sean Gallagher (yes, I'm collecting all manner of my favorite past and present Cub man crushes), 7 great innings from rookie Brad Lincoln and a shit ton of run support (as well as go a couple games over .500 to get to third in the division), I'm now down 13-3 in the third inning.
I. Love. This. Game.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 29, 2010, 07:52:37 AM
So, I experienced the PNC running man outfielder glitch last night. I hit a gapper to left center and it got caught up in the little corner just left of the center field wall. Carlos Gomez just ran into the corner and ran in place. Ryan Braun just stood there and watched. I guess he was lauging his ass off. Or admiring is awesome Affliction-type Chadshirts. Anyway, Tyler Colvin got a two-run inside the parker out of the deal.
So, before the game I started yesterday, my Pirates were on a five game winning streak and looking like the next coming of the We Are Family Pirates. I had my #1 starter, Randy Wells, going up against the mighty Manny Parra of the Brewers. Cake walk, right? Randy gets absolutely rocked. They were hammering the change, which happens to be Randy's K pitch on the game. I couldn't finish anybody off. After giving up about 7 runs through 1 1/3 innings, I bring in Brian Tallet who proceeds to diarrhea all over the mound too.
So, after riding high on a five game winning streak in which I got a complete game win from Sean Gallagher (yes, I'm collecting all manner of my favorite past and present Cub man crushes), 7 great innings from rookie Brad Lincoln and a shit ton of run support (as well as go a couple games over .500 to get to third in the division), I'm now down 13-3 in the third inning.
I. Love. This. Game.
Did you call up or trade Pedro Alvarez?
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 29, 2010, 07:52:37 AM
So, I experienced the PNC running man outfielder glitch last night. I hit a gapper to left center and it got caught up in the little corner just left of the center field wall. Carlos Gomez just ran into the corner and ran in place. Ryan Braun just stood there and watched. I guess he was lauging his ass off. Or admiring is awesome Affliction-type Chadshirts. Anyway, Tyler Colvin got a two-run inside the parker out of the deal.
So, before the game I started yesterday, my Pirates were on a five game winning streak and looking like the next coming of the We Are Family Pirates. I had my #1 starter, Randy Wells, going up against the mighty Manny Parra of the Brewers. Cake walk, right? Randy gets absolutely rocked. They were hammering the change, which happens to be Randy's K pitch on the game. I couldn't finish anybody off. After giving up about 7 runs through 1 1/3 innings, I bring in Brian Tallet who proceeds to diarrhea all over the mound too.
So, after riding high on a five game winning streak in which I got a complete game win from Sean Gallagher (yes, I'm collecting all manner of my favorite past and present Cub man crushes), 7 great innings from rookie Brad Lincoln and a shit ton of run support (as well as go a couple games over .500 to get to third in the division), I'm now down 13-3 in the third inning.
I. Love. This. Game.
Did you call up or trade Pedro Alvarez?
I called him up. He's legit in the game. Good thing, because Andy LaRoche was sucking it up. I definitely need SS help.
I got Longoria from the Rays for Aramis, "Alexis Villacia", and I think Jeff Gray.
Quote from: Night Man on June 29, 2010, 01:39:51 PM
I got Longoria from the Rays for Aramis, "Alexis Villacia", and I think Jeff Gray.
Nice trade, Weebs. I did steal Cashner for Zack Duke and Colvin for Lastings Milledge. Also, Kerry Wood for Octavio Dotel.
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I got Longoria from the Rays for Aramis, "Alexis Villacia", and I think Jeff Gray.
Nice trade, Weebs. I did steal Cashner for Zack Duke and Colvin for Lastings Milledge. Also, Kerry Wood for Octavio Dotel.
Fair trades were turned on. This came after three months' worth of trying to acquire Ben Zobrist to play second base. (Theriot was unloaded a long time ago.) Apparently Zobrist is the greatest player in the history of baseball because the Rays wouldn't give him up for anything. Longoria, hitting .240? Take him. He ended up hitting 40 bombs and he just hit a grand slam to beat the Dodgers in game one of the NLDS, 4-3.
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I got Longoria from the Rays for Aramis, "Alexis Villacia", and I think Jeff Gray.
Nice trade, Weebs. I did steal Cashner for Zack Duke and Colvin for Lastings Milledge. Also, Kerry Wood for Octavio Dotel.
Fair trades were turned on. This came after three months' worth of trying to acquire Ben Zobrist to play second base. (Theriot was unloaded a long time ago.) Apparently Zobrist is the greatest player in the history of baseball because the Rays wouldn't give him up for anything. Longoria, hitting .240? Take him. He ended up hitting 40 bombs and he just hit a grand slam to beat the Dodgers in game one of the NLDS, 4-3.
You're in the playoffs with the Cubs? FAKE.
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Quote from: Night Man on June 29, 2010, 01:39:51 PM
I got Longoria from the Rays for Aramis, "Alexis Villacia", and I think Jeff Gray.
Nice trade, Weebs. I did steal Cashner for Zack Duke and Colvin for Lastings Milledge. Also, Kerry Wood for Octavio Dotel.
Fair trades were turned on. This came after three months' worth of trying to acquire Ben Zobrist to play second base. (Theriot was unloaded a long time ago.) Apparently Zobrist is the greatest player in the history of baseball because the Rays wouldn't give him up for anything. Longoria, hitting .240? Take him. He ended up hitting 40 bombs and he just hit a grand slam to beat the Dodgers in game one of the NLDS, 4-3.
You're in the playoffs with the Cubs? FAKE.
Honestly they don't even look like the Cubs anymore. As it should be.
This game is really fun. Duh. I finished the game I talked about yesterday. I lost 14-5, but 13 of those runs came in the first and second innings. Chris Jakabauskus of all people pitched six innings of one run ball in relief. At least I had the opportunity to come back.
PS, Garrett Jones is a beast.
No one is hyped about this game yet? My biggest complaint about The Show was that they were using the same control system as MVP 2005. It was just...boring. This year, they're adding analog controls (http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mlb_11_the_show/b/ps3/archive/2010/12/16/announcement-trailer-details.aspx). They're wisely only including them as an option, though, so button-pushers will still be happy. Plus, the overhaul to RTTS (http://www.gameinformer.com/games/mlb_11_the_show/b/ps3/archive/2011/01/07/mlb-11-features-a-new-road-to-the-show.aspx) sounds awesome.
Also, Karros is replacing Hudler in the booth. Awesome.
DPD. Here's (http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/blog/_/name/thegamer/id/5922458/show-first-look?readmore=fullstory) a pretty good preview and summary of the new features, including a look at the new pitching meter.
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 11, 2011, 01:38:49 PM
No one is hyped about this game yet?
No, because I already have this game.
So we'll just bump this one for 2011.
Kerm got it today per his Twitter. My pre-order is sitting at GameStop right now and there's not much I can do about it.
Kerm, if you feel like posting any impressions that'd be swell. The demo definitely had a different feel to it than The Show 10 so I'm interested to see how it plays.
Quote from: Slaky on March 08, 2011, 09:40:33 AM
So we'll just bump this one for 2011.
Kerm got it today per his Twitter. My pre-order is sitting at GameStop right now and there's not much I can do about it.
Kerm, if you feel like posting any impressions that'd be swell. The demo definitely had a different feel to it than The Show 10 so I'm interested to see how it plays.
I could never get into The Show as much as everyone else seemed to, because the controls felt boring and outdated to me. Not any more. This game is ridiculously awesome. I liveblogged my first game here (http://hirejimessian.com/2011/03/08/liveblog-first-impressions-of-mlb-11-the-show/). Read it again, TDubbs, you chode.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 08, 2011, 05:10:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 08, 2011, 09:40:33 AM
So we'll just bump this one for 2011.
Kerm got it today per his Twitter. My pre-order is sitting at GameStop right now and there's not much I can do about it.
Kerm, if you feel like posting any impressions that'd be swell. The demo definitely had a different feel to it than The Show 10 so I'm interested to see how it plays.
I could never get into The Show as much as everyone else seemed to, because the controls felt boring and outdated to me. Not any more. This game is ridiculously awesome. I liveblogged my first game here (http://hirejimessian.com/2011/03/08/liveblog-first-impressions-of-mlb-11-the-show/). Read it again, TDubbs, you chode.
I wish you had tweeted it but this will do. Awesome.
That weirdo Pasta Padre was tweeting his first game of 2K11 and the CPU left Broxton in for six innings in relief. Yikes.
Lost 4-3 to the Tards in my first game. Speaking of Tards, Garza made Theriot look ridiculous all four at-bats, including one awesome three-pitch strikeout where the poor little guy was completely overmatched. He also made an error. He sucks.
Pujols hit two dongs. I hate him. Soto hit a two-run homer and Byrd a solo for the Cubs. Garza struck out 10 and lasted 8 innings. I, like Kermit, am a horrible hacker of a hitter. I think Carpenter threw three balls and 57 strikes. Castro struck out three times. Guh. (But Pena was 2-for-4 with two singles!)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 09, 2011, 09:19:29 PM
Lost 4-3 to the Tards in my first game. Speaking of Tards, Garza made Theriot look ridiculous all four at-bats, including one awesome three-pitch strikeout where the poor little guy was completely overmatched. He also made an error. He sucks.
Pujols hit two dongs. I hate him. Soto hit a two-run homer and Byrd a solo for the Cubs. Garza struck out 10 and lasted 8 innings. I, like Kermit, am a horrible hacker of a hitter. I think Carpenter threw three balls and 57 strikes. Castro struck out three times. Guh. (But Pena was 2-for-4 with two singles!)
I was reading some tips on how to NOT be such a hacker, because even with the pitch speed slider turned all the way down and the pitcher strike frequency slider down a click or two, I'm still flailing away up there. If the object of the game was to take strikes and swing at balls, I would probably be king. Anyhow, do you use Guess Pitch? I always used to until someone suggested not to use it at all, and just rely solely on your eyes instead of guess hitting. Since I did that, I've gotten a LITTLE better (granted, it's only been one game). I faced Greinke in my second game, and I think I whiffed 7 times during the game. Still pretty horrible, but I think that's half of what I had against Carpenter, and Greinke's curve ball is sick.
Also, what level is everyone playing? I'm on Veteran for everything, because I can't bear the shame of playing on Rookie, and I'm losing, but not getting blown out. That suggests to me that I'm at the right level, but I just need to learn how to draw a goddamn walk. Also, what batting cameras are you guys using? I'm using Catcher 5 now. It's really low and a lot like 2K's camera, which is one of the few things it did really well. I'm using the broadcast cameras for both fielding and pitching, because it looks fucking awesome.
This game plays REALLY well out of the box. The only two sliders I've touched were the ones above. And you guys know I'm a 2K apologist, but The Show's pitching is now WAY more fun.
Oh, and has anyone started RTTS? I got drafted as a first baseman to the Red Sox. Because that's a position they desperately need to fill. On the plus side, I'm hitting the ball really well in limited playing time. I couldn't hit for shit in last year's version. The new points system is awesome. Instead of giving you those arbitrary goals, you earn points based on things like the quality of at-bats. Also, playing as a 1B, it's a lot more challenging to try to figure out whether I should be making an attempt to field a batted ball, or whether I should be covering the bag. Good. Times.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 11, 2011, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 09, 2011, 09:19:29 PM
Lost 4-3 to the Tards in my first game. Speaking of Tards, Garza made Theriot look ridiculous all four at-bats, including one awesome three-pitch strikeout where the poor little guy was completely overmatched. He also made an error. He sucks.
Pujols hit two dongs. I hate him. Soto hit a two-run homer and Byrd a solo for the Cubs. Garza struck out 10 and lasted 8 innings. I, like Kermit, am a horrible hacker of a hitter. I think Carpenter threw three balls and 57 strikes. Castro struck out three times. Guh. (But Pena was 2-for-4 with two singles!)
I was reading some tips on how to NOT be such a hacker, because even with the pitch speed slider turned all the way down and the pitcher strike frequency slider down a click or two, I'm still flailing away up there. If the object of the game was to take strikes and swing at balls, I would probably be king. Anyhow, do you use Guess Pitch? I always used to until someone suggested not to use it at all, and just rely solely on your eyes instead of guess hitting. Since I did that, I've gotten a LITTLE better (granted, it's only been one game). I faced Greinke in my second game, and I think I whiffed 7 times during the game. Still pretty horrible, but I think that's half of what I had against Carpenter, and Greinke's curve ball is sick.
Also, what level is everyone playing? I'm on Veteran for everything, because I can't bear the shame of playing on Rookie, and I'm losing, but not getting blown out. That suggests to me that I'm at the right level, but I just need to learn how to draw a goddamn walk. Also, what batting cameras are you guys using? I'm using Catcher 5 now. It's really low and a lot like 2K's camera, which is one of the few things it did really well. I'm using the broadcast cameras for both fielding and pitching, because it looks fucking awesome.
This game plays REALLY well out of the box. The only two sliders I've touched were the ones above. And you guys know I'm a 2K apologist, but The Show's pitching is now WAY more fun.
Oh, and has anyone started RTTS? I got drafted as a first baseman to the Red Sox. Because that's a position they desperately need to fill. On the plus side, I'm hitting the ball really well in limited playing time. I couldn't hit for shit in last year's version. The new points system is awesome. Instead of giving you those arbitrary goals, you earn points based on things like the quality of at-bats. Also, playing as a 1B, it's a lot more challenging to try to figure out whether I should be making an attempt to field a batted ball, or whether I should be covering the bag. Good. Times.
I won't be able to pick this up until next week but I am loving what I'm hearing.
Apparently on Jackie Robinson Day (April 15) in Franchise, all the players wear #42. Wow.
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Does an angry mick in the stands yell at people to sit the fuck down?
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Link please, good sir?
Quote from: CT III on March 12, 2011, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Does an angry mick in the stands yell at people to sit the fuck down?
If Mark DeRosa returns and hits a home run a bunch of fat chicks run the bases with him like it's Hank's #715.
Quote from: SKO on March 14, 2011, 06:44:46 AM
Quote from: CT III on March 12, 2011, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Does an angry mick in the stands yell at people to sit the fuck down?
If Mark DeRosa returns and hits a home run a bunch of fat chicks run the bases with him like it's Hank's #715.
Blanco hit 715?
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
I can't wait for May 10th.. If you thought DeRosa's was good.. Just wait until then.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 12, 2011, 12:58:18 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 12, 2011, 11:10:37 AM
Reading the "little things" thread on OS. If you have the Orioles visiting Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee gets a standing ovation in his first at-bat. God damn I hope some rosters come out soon so I can start my franchise.
Link please, good sir?
Righty-O (http://www.operationsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471961).
Anyone up for a league in this game?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 15, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Anyone up for a league in this game?
I would be but I think that was kind of balked at last year. I think my roommate would be interested, as well.
Quote from: Yeti on March 15, 2011, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 15, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Anyone up for a league in this game?
I would be but I think that was kind of balked at last year. I think my roommate would be interested, as well.
If you mean DetTigerz20, I think we all approve.
Damn place is run like a prison, dang.
Quote from: PenPho on March 16, 2011, 12:10:58 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 15, 2011, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 15, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Anyone up for a league in this game?
I would be but I think that was kind of balked at last year. I think my roommate would be interested, as well.
If you mean DetTigerz20, I think we all approve.
Damn place is run like a prison, dang.
No, sorry. He's married these days
Quote from: Yeti on March 16, 2011, 07:33:20 AM
Quote from: PenPho on March 16, 2011, 12:10:58 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 15, 2011, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 15, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Anyone up for a league in this game?
I would be but I think that was kind of balked at last year. I think my roommate would be interested, as well.
If you mean DetTigerz20, I think we all approve.
Damn place is run like a prison, dang.
No, sorry. He's married these days
So is your roommate
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 16, 2011, 07:50:37 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 16, 2011, 07:33:20 AM
Quote from: PenPho on March 16, 2011, 12:10:58 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 15, 2011, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 15, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Anyone up for a league in this game?
I would be but I think that was kind of balked at last year. I think my roommate would be interested, as well.
If you mean DetTigerz20, I think we all approve.
Damn place is run like a prison, dang.
No, sorry. He's married these days
So is your roommate
In October
They just showed my "OPS" on the RTTS as "OBP S". What the fuck? They consult Sullivan for this information? This insults me sabremeterically
Also, anyone have issues with the "Throw to cut-off man" for RTTS (or maybe the game in general. I have only played one game so far). I press L1 to throw to him and it does nothing. I end up having to throw to 2nd base and lose 5 points for not throwing to the cutoff man.
EDIT: sounds like I'm not the only one: http://www.mlbtheshowcommunity.com/showpost.php?s=1ba33b94d87992b7f950bd8da8320676&p=40736&postcount=5
Quote from: Yeti on March 16, 2011, 08:41:49 PM
They just showed my "OPS" on the RTTS as "OBP S". What the fuck? They consult Sullivan for this information? This insults me sabremeterically
Also, anyone have issues with the "Throw to cut-off man" for RTTS (or maybe the game in general. I have only played one game so far). I press L1 to throw to him and it does nothing. I end up having to throw to 2nd base and lose 5 points for not throwing to the cutoff man.
EDIT: sounds like I'm not the only one: http://www.mlbtheshowcommunity.com/showpost.php?s=1ba33b94d87992b7f950bd8da8320676&p=40736&postcount=5
I don't field.
Quote from: Slaky on March 16, 2011, 11:01:16 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 16, 2011, 08:41:49 PM
They just showed my "OPS" on the RTTS as "OBP S". What the fuck? They consult Sullivan for this information? This insults me sabremeterically
Also, anyone have issues with the "Throw to cut-off man" for RTTS (or maybe the game in general. I have only played one game so far). I press L1 to throw to him and it does nothing. I end up having to throw to 2nd base and lose 5 points for not throwing to the cutoff man.
EDIT: sounds like I'm not the only one: http://www.mlbtheshowcommunity.com/showpost.php?s=1ba33b94d87992b7f950bd8da8320676&p=40736&postcount=5
I don't field.
That's a way I can get around this. I was trying to resist doing that. In the last game, I hit and that was all I did. I was trying to do more in this one but then again I find fielding and running the bases to not be worth my time. So, I'll just hit with my RTTS guy. I'm battin around .345 through 100 ABs (with a .344 OBP), 5 HRs, around 20 RBIs, and a slugging in the mid .500 range. I'm doing much better than last year's game. I think it might be the analog hitting. Not sure though. It's fun as always though.
Quote from: Yeti on March 16, 2011, 08:41:49 PM
They just showed my "OPS" on the RTTS as "OBP S". What the fuck? They consult Sullivan for this information? This insults me sabremeterically
Also, anyone have issues with the "Throw to cut-off man" for RTTS (or maybe the game in general. I have only played one game so far). I press L1 to throw to him and it does nothing. I end up having to throw to 2nd base and lose 5 points for not throwing to the cutoff man.
EDIT: sounds like I'm not the only one: http://www.mlbtheshowcommunity.com/showpost.php?s=1ba33b94d87992b7f950bd8da8320676&p=40736&postcount=5
That's because you have to hold L1 and then press the analog stick in any direction to throw to a cutoff man.
I'm finding hitting in RTTS to be much easier than last year, too. In fact, hitting in general. I don't know if it's because I'm used to analog hitting or if it's because I gave up on "Guess Pitch" for the most part, but I'm probably averaging 6-10 hits a game now instead of 2-3. Yes, I suck.
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 02:13:59 PM
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
All throwing errors? I'm not entirely sure yet if there's a "sweet spot" for the throwing release point. I definitely know that the longer you hold the stick down, the harder you'll throw. And you can cancel/fake a throw by flicking the stick again in the same direction after you queue up a throw. I've cost myself definitely a few double plays by trying to queue up a throw to first, only to have Casto pump fake to second and then throw to first.
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 02:13:59 PM
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Answered.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 21, 2011, 02:24:14 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 02:13:59 PM
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Answered.
If he makes three errors on flips in one game this season I will easily have a stroke.
Thanks Kerm - it's probably that I'm holding it too long. So you just give a quick flick? This is the dorkiest conversation ever.
My RTTS starter just missed throwing a no-hitter in Cleveland for the Mariners in his first start of 2013. Final line was 9 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 SO, 131 pitches. Lost the no-hitter with 2 outs in the 8th after the umpire called three straight running fastballs on the bottom edge balls (DAMN YOU BRUCE FROEMMING), and on 3-2 a low slider was lined in CF for a base hit. Struck out the next guy though. They traded Felix Hernandez in the off-season and made my guy the MLB Ace, but a crappy spring dropped him to #2.
2012 was rough in the majors. Called up on July 3rd to pitch out of the bullpen and struck out four Reds (including Bruce and Votto) on July 4th, but struggled to a 4.90 ERA and 1-8 record. Dominated Double-A in 2011, the game kept saying he was ready for a promotion but they didn't have any spots. The next season I was up-and-down in Triple-A, getting shelled one start and going 6 innings with one run the next, until the call up. Anybody else choose pitcher for their RTTS? I think it's the easiest way to the majors. Then again, I suck at hitting.
Oh and I request a trade from the shitty Mariners every time I get a chance but so far they haven't obliged.
[/nerd]
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 21, 2011, 05:12:32 PM
My RTTS starter just missed throwing a no-hitter in Cleveland for the Mariners in his first start of 2013. Final line was 9 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 SO, 131 pitches. Lost the no-hitter with 2 outs in the 8th after the umpire called three straight running fastballs on the bottom edge balls (DAMN YOU BRUCE FROEMMING), and on 3-2 a low slider was lined in CF for a base hit. Struck out the next guy though. They traded Felix Hernandez in the off-season and made my guy the MLB Ace, but a crappy spring dropped him to #2.
2012 was rough in the majors. Called up on July 3rd to pitch out of the bullpen and struck out four Reds (including Bruce and Votto) on July 4th, but struggled to a 4.90 ERA and 1-8 record. Dominated Double-A in 2011, the game kept saying he was ready for a promotion but they didn't have any spots. The next season I was up-and-down in Triple-A, getting shelled one start and going 6 innings with one run the next, until the call up. Anybody else choose pitcher for their RTTS? I think it's the easiest way to the majors. Then again, I suck at hitting.
Oh and I request a trade from the shitty Mariners every time I get a chance but so far they haven't obliged.
[/nerd]
I usually hit. I've only gone through 3 games but I'm a robust 1 for 12 with 6 Ks.
Perhaps I should try this hurling thing.
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 06:06:12 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 21, 2011, 05:12:32 PM
My RTTS starter just missed throwing a no-hitter in Cleveland for the Mariners in his first start of 2013. Final line was 9 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 SO, 131 pitches. Lost the no-hitter with 2 outs in the 8th after the umpire called three straight running fastballs on the bottom edge balls (DAMN YOU BRUCE FROEMMING), and on 3-2 a low slider was lined in CF for a base hit. Struck out the next guy though. They traded Felix Hernandez in the off-season and made my guy the MLB Ace, but a crappy spring dropped him to #2.
2012 was rough in the majors. Called up on July 3rd to pitch out of the bullpen and struck out four Reds (including Bruce and Votto) on July 4th, but struggled to a 4.90 ERA and 1-8 record. Dominated Double-A in 2011, the game kept saying he was ready for a promotion but they didn't have any spots. The next season I was up-and-down in Triple-A, getting shelled one start and going 6 innings with one run the next, until the call up. Anybody else choose pitcher for their RTTS? I think it's the easiest way to the majors. Then again, I suck at hitting.
Oh and I request a trade from the shitty Mariners every time I get a chance but so far they haven't obliged.
[/nerd]
I usually hit. I've only gone through 3 games but I'm a robust 1 for 12 with 6 Ks.
Perhaps I should try this hurling thing.
I tried a pitcher briefly last year and made it to the AA All-Star game which netted me 200 points. I found it to be easier. Last year I sucked at hitting. I was lucky if my AVG was about .270 and my OPS above .750 (I never walked). This years' game is set up infinitely better. The analog system gives hackers like myself another split second to decide about swinging, and it helps get your timing.
In my first full season (72 games in AA and 20 in AAA), I had 397 ABs with 147 hits (.370BA), 52R, 34 2Bs, 7 3Bs, 14HRs, and 78 RBIs. I had a killer 2BBs, but I was satisfied with my 41Ks, not for the BB/SO ratio, but instead for the K/AB. For some odd reason, I batted a full 100 points better on the road, and had a nice AVG/RISP of around .425. How I got the triples is beyond me since I am Adam Dunn when he was 18. BC, draft me.
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
When I ask for more PT, Ben Zobrist is listed as a reason I cant get it. The other one is Gary Matthews Jr. Also, my position is LF with RF being my secondary. However, 3 or so games in the majors this year, I've had to catch for an inning or two. Even with fielding turned off you can't skip around it. Fuck you Joe Madden. I want out dammit.
The difference between ML pitching and minor league pitching in this game is insane. Breaking pitches are impossible to touch and offspeed pitches destroy me. It seems that 90% of my swings now are Very Late/Very Early and off balance. I got to 75 or so ABs last night and I struck out in around 40% of them. Fung
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 10:46:43 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
When I ask for more PT, Ben Zobrist is listed as a reason I cant get it. The other one is Gary Matthews Jr. Also, my position is LF with RF being my secondary. However, 3 or so games in the majors this year, I've had to catch for an inning or two. Even with fielding turned off you can't skip around it. Fuck you Joe Madden. I want out dammit.
The difference between ML pitching and minor league pitching in this game is insane. Breaking pitches are impossible to touch and offspeed pitches destroy me. It seems that 90% of my swings now are Very Late/Very Early and off balance. I got to 75 or so ABs last night and I struck out in around 40% of them. Fung
You should bribe your imaginary manager with an imaginary broken iPhone for more imaginary playing time.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 22, 2011, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 10:46:43 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
When I ask for more PT, Ben Zobrist is listed as a reason I cant get it. The other one is Gary Matthews Jr. Also, my position is LF with RF being my secondary. However, 3 or so games in the majors this year, I've had to catch for an inning or two. Even with fielding turned off you can't skip around it. Fuck you Joe Madden. I want out dammit.
The difference between ML pitching and minor league pitching in this game is insane. Breaking pitches are impossible to touch and offspeed pitches destroy me. It seems that 90% of my swings now are Very Late/Very Early and off balance. I got to 75 or so ABs last night and I struck out in around 40% of them. Fung
You should bribe your imaginary manager with an imaginary broken iPhone for more imaginary playing time.
Or I could have him sit down with me for a special viewig of the Chicago Code and pound some brewskies
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 11:01:24 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 22, 2011, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 10:46:43 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
When I ask for more PT, Ben Zobrist is listed as a reason I cant get it. The other one is Gary Matthews Jr. Also, my position is LF with RF being my secondary. However, 3 or so games in the majors this year, I've had to catch for an inning or two. Even with fielding turned off you can't skip around it. Fuck you Joe Madden. I want out dammit.
The difference between ML pitching and minor league pitching in this game is insane. Breaking pitches are impossible to touch and offspeed pitches destroy me. It seems that 90% of my swings now are Very Late/Very Early and off balance. I got to 75 or so ABs last night and I struck out in around 40% of them. Fung
You should bribe your imaginary manager with an imaginary broken iPhone for more imaginary playing time.
Or I could have him sit down with me for a special viewig of the Chicago Code and pound some brewskies
Intrepid Reader: Crabs: You going to film that?
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 11:01:24 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 22, 2011, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 10:46:43 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 22, 2011, 01:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 21, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
I'm starting spring training of my second year, and I hope to bounce up to the majors this year, if not getting the starting job out of the gate since my LF competition is some dude named Andreas Castilla, and my rating is already better than his and he's 24. Tampa Bay, here I come.
Or getting less than 50 ABs by the All-Star break and my OPS a studly .463.
Also, I just played the Cubs. Jim Thome is at first (2012), with Rickie Weeks manning second. Some Rule 5 guy of "Ron Marte" (probably made up) is in LF and Soriano doesn't appear to be on the bench for the Cubs. Alright, he is on the DL, but there is something weird. He is listed as having a 4 year contract at 5.4 mil per year. Now, the game might mean 4 years from the start of 2011, but 5.4 millon? No. Looking at the bench for the Cubs I had to laugh when I saw that they have Corey Patterson on it. They're in first in late June though. Nyjer Morgan, TDubbs' boi, is on the team... Now seeing Z's contract it says it's for 8.3 million.. Doesn't make sense at all. The only thing I can imagine is that is "Money made up to this point" when it is late June. Something is wrong in the state of MLB The Show contract numbers.
Also, Pujols is in Texas on a 4 year/$60 million contract.. BULLSHIT. Berkman followed him. I think seeing where players go is one of the most entertaining things of the RTTS. I faced Andy Pettite in AAA last year (?????).
EDIT: During the game I'm playing now, a trade notification was broadcasted showing Pujols went to the Dodgers
My beloved Mariners have Youkilis at 3B, Pierzynkski at C, Pelfrey in the rotation, and former Cubs legend Blake DeWitt at 2B.
When I ask for more PT, Ben Zobrist is listed as a reason I cant get it. The other one is Gary Matthews Jr. Also, my position is LF with RF being my secondary. However, 3 or so games in the majors this year, I've had to catch for an inning or two. Even with fielding turned off you can't skip around it. Fuck you Joe Madden. I want out dammit.
The difference between ML pitching and minor league pitching in this game is insane. Breaking pitches are impossible to touch and offspeed pitches destroy me. It seems that 90% of my swings now are Very Late/Very Early and off balance. I got to 75 or so ABs last night and I struck out in around 40% of them. Fung
You should bribe your imaginary manager with an imaginary broken iPhone for more imaginary playing time.
Or I could have him sit down with me for a special viewig of the Chicago Code and pound some brewskies
They even have that awful show in make believe land?
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 21, 2011, 02:24:14 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 02:13:59 PM
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Answered.
If he makes three errors on flips in one game this season I will easily have a stroke.
Thanks Kerm - it's probably that I'm holding it too long. So you just give a quick flick? This is the dorkiest conversation ever.
Slak, flicking the stick will give you a total lob throw, so I don't recommend it. I honestly have no clue what I'm doing, but I generally hold the stick until JUST before it seems like the meter is going to turn red, and I seem to get decent results. Also, I don't know if you're aware of this, but after you release the stick, the outer circle of the ring will turn green if it's going to be a good throw, yellow if it's going to be somewhat offline, and red if it's going to kill a blue-hair in the 7th row behind first base. If I get a red and react quickly enough, I'll flick the stick to first again to cancel the throw and just eat the ball.
DPD. Screw whatever camera I told you before. Catcher 9 is the best. I have a much easier time laying off the low pitches with it. Also, the patch that came out today fixed that annoying little hitch when the catcher threw the ball back to the pitcher. Nice.
Quote from: Kermit IV on March 22, 2011, 11:18:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 21, 2011, 02:24:14 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 21, 2011, 02:13:59 PM
Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Answered.
If he makes three errors on flips in one game this season I will easily have a stroke.
Thanks Kerm - it's probably that I'm holding it too long. So you just give a quick flick? This is the dorkiest conversation ever.
Slak, flicking the stick will give you a total lob throw, so I don't recommend it. I honestly have no clue what I'm doing, but I generally hold the stick until JUST before it seems like the meter is going to turn red, and I seem to get decent results. Also, I don't know if you're aware of this, but after you release the stick, the outer circle of the ring will turn green if it's going to be a good throw, yellow if it's going to be somewhat offline, and red if it's going to kill a blue-hair in the 7th row behind first base. If I get a red and react quickly enough, I'll flick the stick to first again to cancel the throw and just eat the ball.
Good advice. I lost my first game 19-1 and made six errors. Second game I lost 6-1 with minimal errors. Last night I lost 5-2 but I still had three errors. Still overaggressive at the plate and swinging at way too much shit. Haven't walked yet. My pitching is getting way better but I had to bring in Cashner somewhat cold in the 7th after pulling back Garza (who was dominant) for a pinch hitter. He got lit up for 2 or 3 runs before finally settling down.
Such a fun game.
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Can anyone tell me what's up with the new fielding system? I played my first game on Veteran as the Cubs vs the White Sox in a spring training venue. Lost 19-1. Made six errors including three by Blake DeWitt; two of which were back hand flips that went from sure double plays to Castro chasing stray baseballs in the outfield.
What gives?
Answered.
If he makes three errors on flips in one game this season I will easily have a stroke.
Thanks Kerm - it's probably that I'm holding it too long. So you just give a quick flick? This is the dorkiest conversation ever.
Slak, flicking the stick will give you a total lob throw, so I don't recommend it. I honestly have no clue what I'm doing, but I generally hold the stick until JUST before it seems like the meter is going to turn red, and I seem to get decent results. Also, I don't know if you're aware of this, but after you release the stick, the outer circle of the ring will turn green if it's going to be a good throw, yellow if it's going to be somewhat offline, and red if it's going to kill a blue-hair in the 7th row behind first base. If I get a red and react quickly enough, I'll flick the stick to first again to cancel the throw and just eat the ball.
Good advice. I lost my first game 19-1 and made six errors. Second game I lost 6-1 with minimal errors. Last night I lost 5-2 but I still had three errors. Still overaggressive at the plate and swinging at way too much shit. Haven't walked yet. My pitching is getting way better but I had to bring in Cashner somewhat cold in the 7th after pulling back Garza (who was dominant) for a pinch hitter. He got lit up for 2 or 3 runs before finally settling down.
Such a fun game.
Oddly enough, since I typed that, I've gotten the absolute yips in the field. I played two games last night and committed 3 errors in the first one and 2 in the second. I also had a LOT of "yellow" throws that easily could have been errors. I don't know what the hell I changed. Maybe I'm trying to be too careful now. This game is absolutely incredible. I'm decent at pitching, but I love how when you miss your spot, you can just tell it's going to be trouble. After scoring only a couple of runs a game, I also finally had a "breakout" game when I scored 7 runs on 9 or 10 hits, including a couple of home runs.
For you guys having trouble with power (like I was, earlier), I think flicking the stick faster generates a better swing. I was swinging tentatively before in the hopes that I'd be able to check my swing if it was a ball, and I was getting little dribblers and very few extra-base hits. I started being more decisive with my swings, and I hit 3-4 home runs in the past two games.
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
You still have to pull it down first instead of just mashing it with your palm.
Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Umm?
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Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Umm?
Wow.
Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Yeah, you definitely can't get too fancy when you're flicking your bean.
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Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Yeah, you definitely can't get too fancy when you're flicking your bean.
I didn't say it was my bean.
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Quote from: Yeti on March 23, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Yeah, you definitely can't get too fancy when you're flicking your bean.
I didn't say it was my bean.
You have been a great source of humor this week.
Never change.
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Sometimes when I try to get fancy with flicking the bean while hitting, I'll sometimes show bunt instead of swinging. I kind of wish there was a separate action for bunting, maybe clicking the RS instead of simply holding it up.
Yeah, you definitely can't get too fancy when you're flicking your bean.
I didn't say it was my bean.
You have been a great source of humor this week.
Never change.
And no longer sell broken iPhone's to Al-Qaeda members in the Philippines? I wouldn't think of it.
I thought I had the new analog pitching figured out, but I've been getting rocked ever since that one-hitter. ERA is up to 6.75 and I'm getting extremely frustrated with the game at this point. Is there some trick I'm missing? I'm leaving a lot of balls up in the zone but I can't figure out what's going on. The line between overthrowing the pitch and throwing it correctly with this pitching system is razor-thin. I've been checking the pitch analysis and I'm getting a lot of "Late" and "Early" but it seems pretty arbitrary on the game's part considering I'm hitting right on the yellow line at the bottom of the meter. Anyone have some tips? I've tried every combination of slowly moving the stick back up the meter, moving the stick back up and holding it there like a followthrough, and flicking it forward once I hit the yellow line at the bottom, but no luck. I keep putting the game down for a day or two thinking it'll reset my muscle memory but it doesn't work. About to stop playing at this point.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 26, 2011, 09:37:55 PM
I thought I had the new analog pitching figured out, but I've been getting rocked ever since that one-hitter. ERA is up to 6.75 and I'm getting extremely frustrated with the game at this point. Is there some trick I'm missing? I'm leaving a lot of balls up in the zone but I can't figure out what's going on. The line between overthrowing the pitch and throwing it correctly with this pitching system is razor-thin. I've been checking the pitch analysis and I'm getting a lot of "Late" and "Early" but it seems pretty arbitrary on the game's part considering I'm hitting right on the yellow line at the bottom of the meter. Anyone have some tips? I've tried every combination of slowly moving the stick back up the meter, moving the stick back up and holding it there like a followthrough, and flicking it forward once I hit the yellow line at the bottom, but no luck. I keep putting the game down for a day or two thinking it'll reset my muscle memory but it doesn't work. About to stop playing at this point.
Tiger Woods comes out Tuesday.
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Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 26, 2011, 09:37:55 PM
I thought I had the new analog pitching figured out, but I've been getting rocked ever since that one-hitter. ERA is up to 6.75 and I'm getting extremely frustrated with the game at this point. Is there some trick I'm missing? I'm leaving a lot of balls up in the zone but I can't figure out what's going on. The line between overthrowing the pitch and throwing it correctly with this pitching system is razor-thin. I've been checking the pitch analysis and I'm getting a lot of "Late" and "Early" but it seems pretty arbitrary on the game's part considering I'm hitting right on the yellow line at the bottom of the meter. Anyone have some tips? I've tried every combination of slowly moving the stick back up the meter, moving the stick back up and holding it there like a followthrough, and flicking it forward once I hit the yellow line at the bottom, but no luck. I keep putting the game down for a day or two thinking it'll reset my muscle memory but it doesn't work. About to stop playing at this point.
Tiger Woods comes out Tuesday.
That's surprising considering all those women.
DPD. After getting lit up I gave up the game for a few days and and it helped. Finished 2013 with a record of 15-7, 3.96 ERA, 3 CG (2 SHO), 207 IP, 218 H, 28 HR (yikes), 46 BB (led AL), 174 SO, 1.28 WHIP. The Mariners somehow won the Wild Card and he gave up 4 runs in 5 innings to the Twins in the first game, but had a strong 8.1 IP with only two runs allowed in his second start to force a fifth game. Which they lost. In the offseason the Mariners offered $8.5MM, negotiated up to $9.9MM, and signed it. But apparently that was too expensive for Seattle so about a month later they traded my starter to San Francisco for three A prospects. The Giants are loaded in 2014 and my 21-year-old pitcher is ranked as the best starter in MLB based on attributes. Is anyone else playing with a SP? Doesn't it drive you crazy how the announcers say "a new pitcher will come on here now" when you're warming up for the first inning?
The pitching in this game is fantastic. Not sure it could be better.
Quote from: Slaky on April 01, 2011, 09:59:59 AM
The pitching in this game is fantastic. Not sure it could be better.
I agree that it's awesome and intuitive, but like Sterling, there are times when I absolutely suck at it. I'll be trying to throw on the inside corner, and I'll somehow manage to push the stick to the exact opposite part of the plate. The great thing is, though, I've only given up one home run that I felt like I shouldn't have. Robinson Cano golfed a 1-2 slider low on the outside black to the opposite field for a 430-foot bomb last night, which I thought was bullshit. Most of the time, the hard-hit balls I give up are because I made a mistake.
Has anyone had the glitch where your middle infielder randomly throws home instead of throwing to second? It's happened to me 2-3 times, and apparently it's a known glitch. Pretty damn annoying, as it's cost me two games already when a tailor-made double play turned into a "base hit." I hope there's another patch forthcoming.
Also, in case you guys weren't already aware, the O.S. full minors rosters are out, and they're terrific. The roster file name is O.S.F.M.-something (Operation Sports Full Minors).
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The pitching in this game is fantastic. Not sure it could be better.
I agree that it's awesome and intuitive, but like Sterling, there are times when I absolutely suck at it. I'll be trying to throw on the inside corner, and I'll somehow manage to push the stick to the exact opposite part of the plate. The great thing is, though, I've only given up one home run that I felt like I shouldn't have. Robinson Cano golfed a 1-2 slider low on the outside black to the opposite field for a 430-foot bomb last night, which I thought was bullshit. Most of the time, the hard-hit balls I give up are because I made a mistake.
Has anyone had the glitch where your middle infielder randomly throws home instead of throwing to second? It's happened to me 2-3 times, and apparently it's a known glitch. Pretty damn annoying, as it's cost me two games already when a tailor-made double play turned into a "base hit." I hope there's another patch forthcoming.
Also, in case you guys weren't already aware, the O.S. full minors rosters are out, and they're terrific. The roster file name is O.S.F.M.-something (Operation Sports Full Minors).
Good lookin out on the rosters. Those are the ones I always wait for.
As for the bugs I haven't seen that one but I know they're working on a franchise patch with other fixes, I imagine. I'm sure there will be at least a couple more patches as the SCEA team is one of the harder working ones.
A casual double clutch by my 3rd baseman on what would have been a good inning ending double play but instead I don't even get one out because the computer felt that it could just casually throw it to second? Fuck that shit. That gets this game turned off for a few days.
My RTTS pitcher has lost three no-hitters in the ninth now, two this season. Someday.
Quote from: Yeti on April 03, 2011, 10:20:21 PM
A casual double clutch by my 3rd baseman on what would have been a good inning ending double play but instead I don't even get one out because the computer felt that it could just casually throw it to second? Fuck that shit. That gets this game turned off for a few days.
Hoo boy, that'll teach it.
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A casual double clutch by my 3rd baseman on what would have been a good inning ending double play but instead I don't even get one out because the computer felt that it could just casually throw it to second? Fuck that shit. That gets this game turned off for a few days.
Hoo boy, that'll teach it.
It did. She's calling for me to come back.
The Show 11 is hard. I'm getting my teeth kicked in.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on May 17, 2011, 03:51:38 PM
The Show 11 is hard. I'm getting my teeth kicked in.
Same here. Wandy k'd my Cub douchers 17 times in a 3 hit shutout last night. Although the game before I was able to take a couple of walks and string some hits together against Nelson Figueroa. My pitching hasn't been that bad. The hitting has been pee you.
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The Show 11 is hard. I'm getting my teeth kicked in.
Same here. Wandy k'd my Cub douchers 17 times in a 3 hit shutout last night. Although the game before I was able to take a couple of walks and string some hits together against Nelson Figueroa. My pitching hasn't been that bad. The hitting has been pee you.
My hitting has been dreadful. I'll hit dee homeron every now and then (I play with Pissburgh, but am thinking of taking over Kansas City). My pitching has been better than average, but I still can't string together hits. It's like when I get a single or a double to lead off an inning, I lose all manner of plate discipline.
I find that using the yellow circle batting marker thing helps a lot. I used to use no visual aids, but I need it this year.
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The Show 11 is hard. I'm getting my teeth kicked in.
Same here. Wandy k'd my Cub douchers 17 times in a 3 hit shutout last night. Although the game before I was able to take a couple of walks and string some hits together against Nelson Figueroa. My pitching hasn't been that bad. The hitting has been pee you.
My hitting has been dreadful. I'll hit dee homeron every now and then (I play with Pissburgh, but am thinking of taking over Kansas City). My pitching has been better than average, but I still can't string together hits. It's like when I get a single or a double to lead off an inning, I lose all manner of plate discipline.
I find that using the yellow circle batting marker thing helps a lot. I used to use no visual aids, but I need it this year.
I think I've figured out your issues.
Ha...but seriously. I have a question about pitching. Does it seem like the umpire misses a lot of calls in the lower portion of the strike zone? I always throw some perfect curveballs that clip the edge of the zone but they get called balls. They're usually great pitches. I'd think I'd get the call if it's in the zone. Like I said, this seems to be more of a problem in the very bottom of the strike zone.
So I decided to try out a different franchise because the Cubs are a) terrible and b) I wanted to start something new with a couple of setting tweaks. Also, I find myself enjoying the idea of the Blue Jays lately. I haven't watched them this year and they actually play Corey Patterson on a regular basis but I won't hold that against them. Plus, in a video game I get to waive him immediately. Yay.
So after waiving the everloving shit out of him, I moved the pitch speed down one notch and started playing. Jays and Twins live from the RogersDome. Sure enough, the Twins get 3 off Romero in the first. I can't get anyone out. So what happens in the bottom half? I destroy Liriano for four runs of my own including an Arencibia home run. I had to save the game and take care of some shit but after four innings it's 7-6. Romero lasted three plus and was wholly terrible. Not sure what went wrong with him.
Anyway, I recommend moving the pitch speed down a notch and using a team that, you know, actually has good hitters on it. I'm trying not to K so much but even with the offensive outburst I'm having I've still struck out 8 times through 4. I think that's just a matter of focus and patience and I can't blame anyone but me.
I cannot lay off high fastballs. Korey-itus when it comes to that on this game. But, I think it might be because of the pitch speed setting I'm using...I have it cranked up pretty high.
How do you make the pitcher or catcher throw quickly to first on tappers in front of the mound? My pitcher shuffles a few times and then throws and gives up cheap singles far too often.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 02:24:07 PM
How do you make the pitcher or catcher throw quickly to first on tappers in front of the mound? My pitcher shuffles a few times and then throws and gives up cheap singles far too often.
Are you preloading your throws?
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Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 02:24:07 PM
How do you make the pitcher or catcher throw quickly to first on tappers in front of the mound? My pitcher shuffles a few times and then throws and gives up cheap singles far too often.
Are you preloading your throws?
Yeah, he still lollygags. If I preload the meter full, he throws it into RF.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 05, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 02:24:07 PM
How do you make the pitcher or catcher throw quickly to first on tappers in front of the mound? My pitcher shuffles a few times and then throws and gives up cheap singles far too often.
Are you preloading your throws?
Yeah, he still lollygags. If I preload the meter full, he throws it into RF.
Damn...don't know what to tell you except that play it just as I would any other infielder play. Preload to yellow and he usually takes care of it pretty normally. Are you up to date on your patches?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 06, 2011, 08:20:09 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 05, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 05, 2011, 02:24:07 PM
How do you make the pitcher or catcher throw quickly to first on tappers in front of the mound? My pitcher shuffles a few times and then throws and gives up cheap singles far too often.
Are you preloading your throws?
Yeah, he still lollygags. If I preload the meter full, he throws it into RF.
Damn...don't know what to tell you except that play it just as I would any other infielder play. Preload to yellow and he usually takes care of it pretty normally. Are you up to date on your patches?
Yeah, I'll have to try to time it right so it goes into yellow and not red. All patches up to date.
DPD. This game is bizarre. How does a 26-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner not get a contract offer after hitting free agency?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 15, 2011, 11:31:07 PM
DPD. This game is bizarre. How does a 26-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner not get a contract offer after hitting free agency?
TOO OLD
Why does it seem like I can't get any good command from my pitchers? I want to nibble the corners, miss the little pitch meter mark by a tick and it's outside by four inches.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 17, 2011, 07:34:17 AM
Why does it seem like I can't get any good command from my pitchers? I want to nibble the corners, miss the little pitch meter mark by a tick and it's outside by four inches.
Probably b/c it's a video game
Give it a rest, bro.
Against my better instincts, I picked up Major League Baseball 2K11 for $10. Holy fuck, The Show makes that game look even more awful than it actually is. The only TINY advantage 2K11 has over MLB '11 was that the presentation and commentary is surprisingly good. But I heard that's the biggest thing they're overhauling for MLB '12. Meaning even at $10, 2K12 won't be worth it.
DPD. So, I switch back to The Show, and during some downtime, the P.A. announcer at Wrigley tells me to be sure to get my subscription to Vineline. The 2K series has absolutely no chance of ever catching up to this game.
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DPD. So, I switch back to The Show, and during some downtime, the P.A. announcer at Wrigley tells me to be sure to get my subscription to Vineline. The 2K series has absolutely no chance of ever catching up to this game.
When the tell you to get "CUBS ANAL" it's game over.
Quote from: Kermit IV on December 31, 2011, 05:31:30 PM
DPD. So, I switch back to The Show, and during some downtime, the P.A. announcer at Wrigley tells me to be sure to get my subscription to Vineline. The 2K series has absolutely no chance of ever catching up to this game.
2K's license is up after 2012's game I believe. I read a while back that both parties are not interested in reupping the deal. Don't know what this means for MLB on XBOX, but maybe a return of EA to baseball.
Either way, if you have a PS3 there's no reason to ever buy a 2K baseball game.
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Quote from: Kermit IV on December 31, 2011, 05:31:30 PM
DPD. So, I switch back to The Show, and during some downtime, the P.A. announcer at Wrigley tells me to be sure to get my subscription to Vineline. The 2K series has absolutely no chance of ever catching up to this game.
2K's license is up after 2012's game I believe. I read a while back that both parties are not interested in reupping the deal. Don't know what this means for MLB on XBOX, but maybe a return of EA to baseball.
Either way, if you have a PS3 there's no reason to ever buy a 2K baseball game.
Hilariously, it's TAKE-TWO rather than the MLB that doesn't want to renew the deal (http://kotaku.com/5704872/2ks-big-boss-badmouths-baseball-again). Don't want to lose money on a baseball game? Don't make a shitty baseball game. Actually, don't make seven years of shitty baseball games in a row. We'll at least be fooled for the first few.
As for what will happen in the post-2K world, I can't wait to see. I would suspect MS will find a way to get baseball on the 360 (or whatever the next-gen console is). BRING BACK HIGH HEAT (http://www.gamershell.com/news_8749.html)!
Is the upgrade from last year's version to this year's worth making? And I assume old RTTS save games don't carry over?
DPD...I guess. The Show loves to freeze on the load screen after RTTS games. Anyone know a fix?
I don't play RTTS. So, I have no idea. But the gameplay on the field is even better this year, I <3 this game.
The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets. Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO. The score was 11-0. I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning. He threw 156 total pitches. Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 11, 2013, 12:55:26 PM
The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets. Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO. The score was 11-0. I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning. He threw 156 total pitches. Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?
Is this The Show 13?
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2013, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 11, 2013, 12:55:26 PM
The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets. Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO. The score was 11-0. I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning. He threw 156 total pitches. Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?
Is this The Show 13?
Yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Worth upgrading over 13?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 03, 2014, 01:59:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Worth upgrading over 13?
I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.
A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.
Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 04:36:24 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 03, 2014, 01:59:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Worth upgrading over 13?
I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.
A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.
Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.
I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 04, 2014, 12:31:05 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 04:36:24 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 03, 2014, 01:59:50 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Worth upgrading over 13?
I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.
A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.
Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.
I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?
Not totally sure - I would guess no since they've tweaked a bunch of the career stuff and how you progress.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 04, 2014, 12:31:05 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 04:36:24 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 03, 2014, 01:59:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 03, 2014, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 07, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be)
PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.
I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.
It's great, as usual.
Worth upgrading over 13?
I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.
A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.
Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.
I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?
I don't know if you can go from 13 to 14, but I believe they said that you can continue RTTS from year to year starting now and on to 15, 16, etc.
The Angels agreed to give me Andrew Heaney and MIKE FREAKING TROUT for Max Scherzer (who only cost $6MM a year to sign), Javy Baez, and Edwin Jackson. How unrealistic. Baez hit 25 homers with an OBP of .233 while Mike Trout carried the Cubs to the World Series where they lost in six games to Detroit. At least the losing the World Series to Detroit part is consistent with reality.
So, I'm playing The Show 15 and I start a RTTS as an outfielder/3B in the Cubs organisation. After a fucking outstanding AA season to kick off with (25HR, 125RBI), they call me up to AAA for the last eight or ten games of the year. That's nice, I thought: give me a chance to have a look before moving up next season. Spring training of my second year subsequently ends, and I realise that I'm actually in the big leagues (just turned 19, by the way). Then they keep me all fucking year despite only handing me occasional ABs and pinch-running opportunities. I started no more than half a dozen games, I reckon.
Of course, with that few chances, you can't possibly amass enough training points even to stand still, let alone improve, so I now find myself going into my second major league season in considerably worse shape than I was a year ago. I don't really have a point, I just wanted to moan about it. In MLB The Show 15, Jim fucking Hendry is still running the Cubs.
Quote from: Tonker on October 30, 2015, 08:48:09 AM
So, I'm playing The Show 15 and I start a RTTS as an outfielder/3B in the Cubs organisation. After a fucking outstanding AA season to kick off with (25HR, 125RBI), they call me up to AAA for the last eight or ten games of the year. That's nice, I thought: give me a chance to have a look before moving up next season. Spring training of my second year subsequently ends, and I realise that I'm actually in the big leagues (just turned 19, by the way). Then they keep me all fucking year despite only handing me occasional ABs and pinch-running opportunities. I started no more than half a dozen games, I reckon.
Of course, with that few chances, you can't possibly amass enough training points even to stand still, let alone improve, so I now find myself going into my second major league season in considerably worse shape than I was a year ago. I don't really have a point, I just wanted to moan about it. In MLB The Show 15, Jim fucking Hendry is still running the Cubs.
Well, that's your fault for picking the Cubs at positions they're strong at. Ask for a trade
Quote from: Yeti on October 30, 2015, 08:58:50 AM
Quote from: Tonker on October 30, 2015, 08:48:09 AM
So, I'm playing The Show 15 and I start a RTTS as an outfielder/3B in the Cubs organisation. After a fucking outstanding AA season to kick off with (25HR, 125RBI), they call me up to AAA for the last eight or ten games of the year. That's nice, I thought: give me a chance to have a look before moving up next season. Spring training of my second year subsequently ends, and I realise that I'm actually in the big leagues (just turned 19, by the way). Then they keep me all fucking year despite only handing me occasional ABs and pinch-running opportunities. I started no more than half a dozen games, I reckon.
Of course, with that few chances, you can't possibly amass enough training points even to stand still, let alone improve, so I now find myself going into my second major league season in considerably worse shape than I was a year ago. I don't really have a point, I just wanted to moan about it. In MLB The Show 15, Jim fucking Hendry is still running the Cubs.
Well, that's your fault for picking the Cubs at positions they're strong at. Ask for a trade
If I'd wanted practical advice, I'd have posted somewhere where I value people's opinions.
It's doing my fucking head in, though. I'm a fastball hitter, so naturally my one AB per month is against a fucking junkballer. Every time. And on the odd occasion that I do manage to get hold of a pitch, I line out, hard. Every time. I'm starting to feel like Chris Coghlan.
Quote from: Tonker on October 30, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
If I'd wanted practical advice, I'd have posted somewhere where I value people's opinions.
OUCH. Hey, wait a minute...
Quote from: Tonker on April 23, 2015, 10:40:38 AM
Does anybody else have problems with Flash player? I use Firefox on Win 7 and am up-to-date with Flash but I'd say that, on average, it crashes half a dozen times a day, and when it crashes, it takes a minute or two to sort itself out. It's a pain in the council gritter, is what it is.
Quote from: Tonker on February 14, 2014, 06:23:56 AM
Calling all Excel/VBA ninjas,
I have a problem with using replace functionality within an Excel macro.
I don't think there's anything wrong with the logic, here. I think the problem is with my syntax, or (God forbid) my local settings. Any ideas? Because this is doing my head in.
Too lazy to find more and it's Mom's Basement but hey whatever WHO YA CRAPPIN?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 30, 2015, 10:26:15 AM
Quote from: Tonker on October 30, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
If I'd wanted practical advice, I'd have posted somewhere where I value people's opinions.
OUCH. Hey, wait a minute...
Quote from: Tonker on April 23, 2015, 10:40:38 AM
Does anybody else have problems with Flash player? I use Firefox on Win 7 and am up-to-date with Flash but I'd say that, on average, it crashes half a dozen times a day, and when it crashes, it takes a minute or two to sort itself out. It's a pain in the council gritter, is what it is.
Quote from: Tonker on February 14, 2014, 06:23:56 AM
Calling all Excel/VBA ninjas,
I have a problem with using replace functionality within an Excel macro.
I don't think there's anything wrong with the logic, here. I think the problem is with my syntax, or (God forbid) my local settings. Any ideas? Because this is doing my head in.
Too lazy to find more and it's Mom's Basement but hey whatever WHO YA CRAPPIN?
I'm not quite sure what your point is. I think it's clear that I have many good friends - including Yeti - around here, and that this place plays an important part in my life. It should be equally clear that I'll be fucked if I'm ever going to say that out loud to any of you cunts.
5/31/17: In his third Major League start, in his first outing after surrendering four home runs in a single game against the Indians, my 19-year-old RTTS starter threw a perfect game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium. Final score: Angels 3, Royals 0.
Final line: 9 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 14 SO, 88 pitches (75 strikes), 27 up, 27 down. I've been playing The Show for a while, at least four or five years, and the closest I ever got before was taking a no-hitter into the 9th a few years ago.
Naturally, this is the first year I'm using Jake Arrieta's motion.
Thank you for reading about my mundane video sport achievement.