Got the Shakes
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Nice. I just played the 1st game of my rookie showcase today, but might as well start it over tonight once v2 is out.
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MLB 14: The Show |OT| ?
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Nice. I just played the 1st game of my rookie showcase today, but might as well start it over tonight once v2 is out.
AliceInJam
Member
Ha! Thank god, the league would be severely limited if Johnny three finger was out for good!
Live Free or Die
Banned
Just came to post this. Awesome job Sony. They didn't have to do anything.
enanogrande
Member
Came to post this, I just got the email as well. Too bad I still haven't been able to download the game due to the absurd WC error, but at least we got something...
I just played a game there and they're in the infield.
Prototype Viktor
Member
I need those stubs my RTTS guy got injured and is in a decline spiral
BigWeather
Member
So torn, bought MLB13 last year and didn't play it much (as I was pretty busy and I'm very easily distracted) but now I'm sorely tempted to spring for MLB14 as I have a PS4. I guess I can trade MLB13 in and get a little back, at least. It just looks so awesome, and I've been loving watching the streams.
The last year I played this series was MLB 12, and you know, I don't like the changes they made to the way guessing pitches works. Used to be that it would tell you whether or not you guessed right while the pitcher is winding up to throw the pitch. This worked great for me since I could then concentrate on what kind of pitch was thrown since I already knew the location and vice versa with guessing the type of pitch thrown.
Now it tells you whether you guessed correctly while the ball is already on the way to the plate which is less than helpful since by then you are already committing to what's being thrown. It feels like the time you have to react to what's being thrown and the game telling you you guessed correctly is way too narrow now.
I do realize that doing it this way is more realistic since you wouldn't know you guessed correctly IRL until the ball was thrown, but that doesn't make it good videoogame baseball, simulation or not.
Now it tells you whether you guessed correctly while the ball is already on the way to the plate which is less than helpful since by then you are already committing to what's being thrown. It feels like the time you have to react to what's being thrown and the game telling you you guessed correctly is way too narrow now.
I do realize that doing it this way is more realistic since you wouldn't know you guessed correctly IRL until the ball was thrown, but that doesn't make it good videoogame baseball, simulation or not.
He's a FA? He should be on the Orioles.
Speaking of rosters... what's the site to download the rosters instead of using the one the game uses because they are bunk. I don't know how this game doesn't have Jon Singleton...
tiny raptor
Member
Agreed. Also, it messes me up sometimes. Sometimes I'm not expecting a red flash and beep noise, which messes up my concentration. What's supposed to be helpful is a hindrance for me.
If a player hasn't played in an MLB game then the devs can't add them to the official roster.
Pop
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Got the Shakes
Member
Considering he's played in MLB since 2005 he should have been put on the correct roster, especially with there being a roster update yesterday.
We're clearly not talking about the same Jon Singleton... The Jon Singleton I'm thinking of was drafted in 2009(?)
I grabbed the screenshot below of the Skydome/Rogers Centre during one of the stadium shots before a game started. I shared it to my facebook wall and got a lot of people remarking to me how at first glance they thought it was a real picture
Is that the PS3 version?
I got promoted to AAA and I wasn't really ready yet...I only had like 6 starts in AA, but I was dominating (4-0, 38 IP, 50 K's, 1.20 ERA). First start in AAA? Separated shoulder, missed 60 games.
Bleh.
graywolf323
Member
I just got an email apologizing for the game not being up on time (I preordered digitally) and as an apology Sony gave me a $5 PSN code and $5 worth of in game currency
that was pretty nice of them actually
that was pretty nice of them actually
Goddamnit, I hope I get this too. I pre-ordered months ago and was there minute one crying with everyone else. I didn't complain to anyone publicly though
Goddamnit, I hope I get this too. I pre-ordered months ago and was there minute one crying with everyone else. I didn't complain to anyone publicly though
checked your e-mail yet? Got mine around an hour and a half ago
Thanks for posting. I was disappointed before that there wasn't s preorder bonus with this game, but this is fair compensation. I assume someone got fired over this. PEACE.
Got the Shakes
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I thought we were talking about Nelson Cruz. Lol
SRTtoZ
Member
Nice, just beat the Orioles 10-0 as the Yankees, Beltran with 3 HR's and then I turn on the real Yankee game and its 5-0 in the first inning. Sweet.
Oh also, fuck Chris Davis. Dude was hitting HR's all over the place the first 2 games so much that I just pitched around him in the last game I won.
Oh also, fuck Chris Davis. Dude was hitting HR's all over the place the first 2 games so much that I just pitched around him in the last game I won.
lol. All is good!
Also everyone Knight just updated saying the rosters should be uploaded in a minute. Roster is named O.S.F.M. OD v2.0.
yay! Time to fantasy draft.
backbreaker65
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The same it started happening with FW 1.70.
How to fix temporarily
Connect the PS4 to the DS4 via USB
Start your Game, once it loads.
Go to the Home screen
Go to settings
Select Devices
Select Controller
Deslect Vibration Box and then ReSelect it
Now the Vibration will work, wired or wireless.
So in RTTS, does your first game determine your potential or something? I was playing Remote Play SP RTTS on the Vita, and I'm playing the 3 games that determine where you get drafted or whatever. Before game 1, potential is a C. Game 1, I give up 2 runs in the three innings it lets me pitch, potential goes down to D. Game 2, 4 runs, Game 3 1 run. Obviously my potential doesn't go up, stays at D. I enter the draft, get picked by the White Sox in the 6th round. Decide to go back to school to improve my draft stock. Second year, after training to improve my player a bit, I give up 2 runs over the 9 total innings it lets me pitch. Still D potential, drafted even LATER in the 6th round by the Angels. Go back to school for 2 more years, use the extra training points it gives me, give up 0 earned runs and like 4 hits over the three games and I'm STILL a D potential and still picked in the 6th round. What's the point of going back to school if you can't raise your draft stock or potential rating?
BFIB
Member
If your done w your PS3, I say go for it. Game is awesome!
Ah I did not know that.
I thought they had some deal with MiLB for the players as well, so that would explain it!
ReturnOfTheRAT
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They've got Jordan Walden's pitching motion down. Love it.
Allforce
Member
Can someone break down how the "Guess Pitch" function works? I am constantly guessing the pitch AND the location, and sometimes I *think* I get it, because the zone I picked lights up in red and the controller vibrates like crazy.
So I get all excited I'm set up for a meatball and the guy will throw some garbage pitch 3 feet high or in the dirt! Ugh.
I'm playing on Dynamic difficulty and batting is on "Timing". I think I'm currently on Rookie because I'm terrible so far.
So I get all excited I'm set up for a meatball and the guy will throw some garbage pitch 3 feet high or in the dirt! Ugh.
I'm playing on Dynamic difficulty and batting is on "Timing". I think I'm currently on Rookie because I'm terrible so far.
Nope, can't use any MiLB (or foreign) players until they play a game in the majors. A few years ago Yu Darvish had to be added to the Rangers in a roster update after the season started. If you go into the Roster Vault on the main menu and sort by # of downloads, the first roster should be OSFM, which is a community made roster over on Operation Sports that has all the correct minor league players for each team.
It just tells you the pitch and location the ball will travel. So if you guess high it can be stike high or ball high, the ball can go anywhere in that high location. You still have to determine whether it will be ball or strike when you swing.
JustinBbad
Member
Recieved the same. I didnt feel I deserved as I was actually very impressed with the speed the game downloaded once it was posted.
I qued it up from work and by the time I got home I could play most of the modes. The play as you download is pretty cool.
cr_blah_blah
Member
Like mentioned, you can guess what pitch and location it'll be but that doesn't mean it's a bad pitch or even a strike. Even if you get solid contact there's no guarantee of getting a hit.
If you dont already turn on fast play as well. Eliminates all the cut scenes, walk ups, etc. Cuts down on game time by a good bit.
Got my fantasy draft done and completed the first game. Lost 5-3 opening day
Here was my opening day lineup.
LF Billy Hamilton
CF Austin Jackson
RF Giancarlo Stanton
C Buster Posey
3B Manny Machado
1B Jose Abreu
2B Donovan Solano
SS Francisco Lindor
P Chris Sale
Austin Jackson hit a 2 run HR to tie it up at 3 in the bottom of the 8th and I turned around and gave up 2 runs in the top of the 9th. Feels bad man.
Here was my opening day lineup.
LF Billy Hamilton
CF Austin Jackson
RF Giancarlo Stanton
C Buster Posey
3B Manny Machado
1B Jose Abreu
2B Donovan Solano
SS Francisco Lindor
P Chris Sale
Austin Jackson hit a 2 run HR to tie it up at 3 in the bottom of the 8th and I turned around and gave up 2 runs in the top of the 9th. Feels bad man.
The extra step when leading off isn't necessary. Just watch the pitchers step and see if he moves quickly or not. The slower the better. Also increase your chances by trying to attempt steals when the pitcher is more likely to throw an off speed pitch.
Edit: Wait. is this RTTS? If so disregard everything I said lol
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Take an extra step out on your leadoff, really watch the pitcher and make sure to go just as soon as he starts his motion, and be fast.
So I just tried pure analog hitting after watching it in a stream.
I think this is my new favorite hitting mode. It feels much more interactive and it's also better for getting your timing down and not swinging at bad pitches. For some reason it feels easier to not push forward as opposed to not pushing x.
I think this is my new favorite hitting mode. It feels much more interactive and it's also better for getting your timing down and not swinging at bad pitches. For some reason it feels easier to not push forward as opposed to not pushing x.
Mr. Enigma
Member
I find it amusing that it's 2014 and they still won't take pitchers out of the game with an injury despite them getting completely blasted by line drives.
Yet tonight, I dove for a ground ball with Adam LaRoche. The ball bounced up and hit him in the face. He left the game with a broken nose.
Yet tonight, I dove for a ground ball with Adam LaRoche. The ball bounced up and hit him in the face. He left the game with a broken nose.
cr_blah_blah
Member
If it's RTTS, always lean back towards the bag until you take off. If your issue is getting picked off you'll automatically slide back in time. If you're getting thrown out you just have to time your takeoff better. You can make it without a lead as long as you get a good jump. I suck at stealing though. Not getting picked off though, the man.
To what extent are microtransactions or in game purchases necessary in this game? Is it possible to just pick any major league team and play a game against another team of your choice? Are there game modes or players that are off limits or do you need to pay to level up or access certain stadiums?
Im all over this game if everything is open and you can jump right in, but if it's like NBA2K14 then that's a turn off for me.
Thanks!
Im all over this game if everything is open and you can jump right in, but if it's like NBA2K14 then that's a turn off for me.
Thanks!