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MLB 13: The Show |OT| So good, 2K wishes they were on the biogenesis report
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MickeyPhree
Member
Do I suck for spending 10 bucks to get 12000 points for road to the show?
The Frankman
Banned
You juicer.
The Frankman
Banned
by past estimation, the roster should be up April 2nd.
Well for load times, I have nothing to compare it too, but I don't feel like they are bad at all. The only time I ever think "bleh loading" is when I play RttS as a closer because he loads, plays 3 outs (sometimes 1 out, or just 3 pitches!) and then loads again.
lol..but that is an extreme example, the overall loading in the game seems great to me.
turnbuckle
Member
Although the patch said it was fixed, several people including myself are experiencing the bug when the game will refuse to resume after trying to substitute a player (whether by using the dpad menu the start menu). First game in a league I'm in and I sub a hitter in the bottom of the 7th....and that was that.
This is the most messed up version of the Show I've ever played. That's saying something
This is the most messed up version of the Show I've ever played. That's saying something
Got the Shakes
Member
The Vita patch still isn't out yet?
backbreaker65
Banned
Damn I can't wait to get home Monday April 1st, 2013 and try "The Show Live" I wan't too see this feature and real world stats from that day. More importantly I'm waiting for like Friday too see a weeks worth stats and commentary. I hope this mode is fleshed out becuase this will be my franchise mode. Things they must get right
Rosters, Rosters, Rosters must be accurate and that will be a tireless task. It will be important for MLB.com to be up to date at all times because the transaction report is what going to feed the mode.
Commentary getting Names and or Numbers right.
Rosters, Rosters, Rosters must be accurate and that will be a tireless task. It will be important for MLB.com to be up to date at all times because the transaction report is what going to feed the mode.
Commentary getting Names and or Numbers right.
It froze my system and gave me a similar message when I went to patch it, but it definitely didn't ask me to erase all of my shit. Sucks.
I know man! I'm nervous. I already compared the current Braves Game Roster the Show Live currently has compared to what Fredi Gonzalez is probably actually using and there is already a couple differences, but I'm hoping it's just because they haven't updated it yet!
Mr. Enigma
Member
The most obvious is the fact there's no Evan Gattis. He can't be put in the game until he's played his first official game. I can forsee that being an issue with The Show Live throughout the season.
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
When the fedex boy comes for your sample, make sure he keeps it in his frig for a few days.
I do the same thing. I haven't actually touched the PS3 copy in a couple of weeks because it' just so convenient turning on the Vita and having everything loaded up.
The Frankman
Banned
OSFM Rosters 2013
White Sox - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
Mariners - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
Braves - Faces
Cubs - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
And I just re-read that bugfixes list on OS Forums. My God Russell, this is why I always wait a month.
EDIT: https://twitter.com/Steve_OS/status/318413252495298561
Yeah, Tuesday/Wednesday I'm picking it up. hooo boy. All that's left is:
White Sox - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
Mariners - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
Braves - Faces
Cubs - Info/Ratings/Faces/Stances/Equipment
And I just re-read that bugfixes list on OS Forums. My God Russell, this is why I always wait a month.
EDIT: https://twitter.com/Steve_OS/status/318413252495298561
oh shit
This has zero effect on The Show Live mode right? I'm trying to NOT use common sense here since this will be the first year I mess with roster updates. I guess it would be good with RttS? Does it insert/update into my 3 RttS saved games without any problems?
Havent read the vibe of this thread but I skipped last year and Friday night I rented both 2k on the 360 and The Show 13 via Redbox. Needless to say I bought The Show yesterday and will be buying it for my Vita.
Wow at how much fun I am having. Anyways just wanted to thank Redbox for getting me back into the show.
Wow at how much fun I am having. Anyways just wanted to thank Redbox for getting me back into the show.
The Frankman
Banned
It shouldn't have an effect on Live mode. I use one of the OS Full Minors or OS Opening Day set for all my versions (Franchise/RTTS/etc.). And if you're referring to the OSFM ones, you actually have to start a RTTS season with them loaded; sorry. That's another reason I always wait for them to drop.
Well thanks for clearing that up for me.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Just waiting for OSFM and GAF online league and ill be set! Be struggling a bit with hitting moving the analog stick too much. Anyone who ever wants to play an online gm add me: Dmncnby2k8.
Mr. Enigma
Member
They are updating player pictures now with their correct uniforms photoshopped over them if they get moved! The latest roster update had updated pictures.
I really enjoyed this mode last night.
It worked out nearly perfect. Of course the Braves were missing Gattis as was foreseeable and mentioned earlier in this thread, however he didn't play last night so.....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The Frankman
Banned
.RidinDwnKingsley on Operation Sports said:
Online league thread is up.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534246
Not everyone is going to make it. Going to collect names, take it from there.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534246
Not everyone is going to make it. Going to collect names, take it from there.
backbreaker65
Banned
The Show Live has been a disappointment so far. I know it's early, but they don't mention anything about the game previous game in which a player hit a HR or SB. Stat overlays have been non-existent. Rosters are not daily, they are based on weekly rosters so waiting for a Rookie to play to be added to the rosters according to MLBPA he must at least play in one game. So rosters are of free agents and TBDs, and the weather isn't correct. For these things to be pulled and or downloaded directly from MLB.com it is by far the worse feature SCEA SD has ever implemented it is poor.
This is based off of two days of play. I will check it out again on Friday when stats should be a little more populated and projections easily understood.
This is based off of two days of play. I will check it out again on Friday when stats should be a little more populated and projections easily understood.
I have not checked today's game yet. But tonight is Braves second game. As long as when I go to play it has the correct lineup, correct starters, and their current states (like freeman havig 1 hr and 3 rbi)...then I'm WAY good. I mean, I wouldn't possibly expect anything more from them than that, especially for a new mode's first year.
And as far as like Evan Gattis, brand new rookie this year for the Braves (in ref to your rookie complaint) as long as they have him in, in a timely fashion, I'm good.
What more do you want? As for weather? That'd be nice but... I mean, the Weather channel can't even get the weather right at my house WHILE it's happening. I wouldn't really expect a combination of MLB.Com and Sony San Diego to somehow implement accurate weather into a game that could possibly be played before the real game has even occurred.
Kccitystar
Member
The thing with rookies is that MLB licensing keeps them from being listed on any merchandise/games until they play their first game in the MLB. All the rookies who have made their MLB debut this week will most likely be on the official SCEA roster next Monday. I would assume until then any positions on the roster where a rookie will play would be labeled TBD.
-Amon-
Member
Hi guys, i'm in grea need of an advice here.
I'm an European with little knowledge of the dynamics of the game, both real and simulated.
I'm playing The Show at normal difficulty for pitching and batting and while having decent performance at pitching ( i've played something like 20 games and the opposing team never managed to score more than 6 points, being 3 the average ) i feel i'm under performing at batting, given the stats of the players i use.
My guess is that i'm having great troubles with the user interface ( i'm using the newest one, full analog, the one where you time the swing using the right analog and use the left analog to position the bat ).
I've learned to be patient and wait for the right pitch but i'm having great troubles to time AND position the swing at the same time and as a result i often eat double plays by the defence
Will it come together with more practice ? Should i switch to another batting interface ? Is there a batting interface that is considered the "best one" by the community ?
I'm an European with little knowledge of the dynamics of the game, both real and simulated.
I'm playing The Show at normal difficulty for pitching and batting and while having decent performance at pitching ( i've played something like 20 games and the opposing team never managed to score more than 6 points, being 3 the average ) i feel i'm under performing at batting, given the stats of the players i use.
My guess is that i'm having great troubles with the user interface ( i'm using the newest one, full analog, the one where you time the swing using the right analog and use the left analog to position the bat ).
I've learned to be patient and wait for the right pitch but i'm having great troubles to time AND position the swing at the same time and as a result i often eat double plays by the defence
Will it come together with more practice ? Should i switch to another batting interface ? Is there a batting interface that is considered the "best one" by the community ?
FrankWza
Member
Hi guys, i'm in grea need of an advice here.
I'm an European with little knowledge of the dynamics of the game, both real and simulated.
I'm playing The Show at normal difficulty for pitching and batting and while having decent performance at pitching ( i've played something like 20 games and the opposing team never managed to score more than 6 points, being 3 the average ) i feel i'm under performing at batting, given the stats of the players i use.
My guess is that i'm having great troubles with the user interface ( i'm using the newest one, full analog, the one where you time the swing using the right analog and use the left analog to position the bat ).
I've learned to be patient and wait for the right pitch but i'm having great troubles to time AND position the swing at the same time and as a result i often eat double plays by the defence
Will it come together with more practice ? Should i switch to another batting interface ? Is there a batting interface that is considered the "best one" by the community ?
first off, its runs not points. its awesome that you are getting into a game that is far from popular in your home continent but its good to have a grasp of terminology as well. as far as best? you wont get a definitive answer. you will get plenty of recommendations though. mine would be try zone hitting. it combines timing, which is key, as well as analog for aiming, which adds to the simulation. also, as a gamer which im sure you are and someone not as familiar with baseball. it might feel more natural than pure analog. as far as being better at pitching than hitting, it is somthing that most mlb the show players experience. even at more experienced levels. besides, you said you are better at patience which is alawys the toughest obstacle to overcome. good luck and enjoy. hope this helps.
The Albatross
Member
I pity anybody who is new to this game. This series is the most frustrating -- but arguably most rewarding -- games I've played in recent years. I buy it every few years determined to work at it and get better, and after a month I just get so fed up and frustrated with myself that I give up.
For new player, who are also new to baseball, I really think you should play on the easiest difficulty for batting. There is no shame in playing on the easy difficulty in The Show.
For new player, who are also new to baseball, I really think you should play on the easiest difficulty for batting. There is no shame in playing on the easy difficulty in The Show.
The Frankman
Banned
I finally picked it up today, as a vet of the game since MLB 07 the first thing I can tell you is practice practice PRACTICE. I would take 200 swings a week just to keep my skills sharp the first month after I buy the game to get used to any views/timing issues. I play All Zones/Guess Pitch OFF, and discipline is the hardest thing to master at the plate.
I keep posting this vid over and over every year, but it's effective. It's outdated, but the tools and advice are effective.
EDIT: For those guys who hate getting traded in RttS, here's a way to avoid it.
I keep posting this vid over and over every year, but it's effective. It's outdated, but the tools and advice are effective.
EDIT: For those guys who hate getting traded in RttS, here's a way to avoid it.
Material541
Member
There was at least one player from the Angels roster on their first game of the season who played (he is a bench player, forgot his name) who was not on the Angels roster in game.
I'm pretty much only playing RTTS at the moment. Started a SP save yesterday, have a good start in AA ball, get injured for the year, back in time for spring training, do pretty solid in the few innings i pitch suddenly and then I'm in the major's ballpen.
Few games pretty much playing set up and I'm in the starting rotation. Even the dodgers aren't that bad.
Few games pretty much playing set up and I'm in the starting rotation. Even the dodgers aren't that bad.
Was it his first game ever at the major league level? If so, he won't be in until the next roster update.
Material541
Member
Nope, it was Brendan Harris actually.
-Amon-
Member
Thank you for the terminology fix
I made an experiment, switched to zone batting and kept full analog pitching. Zone batting feels much much easier, expecially for timing. After a pair of hours of practice i can perform better, i'm not hitting everything, but it feels more fair.
While we're at it, i'm having a problem with base stealing. Let's say i have a single runner in first base ( so i don't have to make a selection to decide what runner i have to control ). The manual says that in this situation, you simply have to press L2 when the pitcher animation starts to order the runner start and run to second.
The problem is that if i do like that, often nothing happens. Any ideas ?
-Amon-
Member
Well i indeed started from beginner difficulty at batting, but i was averaging 15 runs a game ....
Now in at veteran for both batting and pitching and after switching to zone batting it looks like i've found a solution to my batting problems and at the same time the game does not feel too easy.
-Amon-
Member
I've seen it when the game came out, probably you already posted it at the time.
I've found it full of great advices, and even if i had not the time to make all the practice he advises, it was a good help.
FrankWza
Member
Thank you for the terminology fix
I made an experiment, switched to zone batting and kept full analog pitching. Zone batting feels much much easier, expecially for timing. After a pair of hours of practice i can perform better, i'm not hitting everything, but it feels more fair.
While we're at it, i'm having a problem with base stealing. Let's say i have a single runner in first base ( so i don't have to make a selection to decide what runner i have to control ). The manual says that in this situation, you simply have to press L2 when the pitcher animation starts to order the runner start and run to second.
The problem is that if i do like that, often nothing happens. Any ideas ?
check your base running settings. you might have it on auto.