MVP NCAA Baseball 2006

MizzouRah · 09-07-2005, 01:10 PM

http://sports.ign.com/articles/648/648278p1.html

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Link to the video: http://streamingmovies.ign.com/sport...BIG_wmvlow.wmv

ISiddiqui · 09-07-2005, 01:16 PM

Unbelievable, EA will have a game for every sport soon. Coming soon, Curling 2007!

General Mike · 09-07-2005, 01:25 PM

I think they would have been better served making a game with fictional players. It's not like college football or basketball where you have quite a few stars. I don't think I can name more than one college baseball player.

Huckleberry · 09-07-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

I think they would have been better served making a game with fictional players. It's not like college football or basketball where you have quite a few stars. I don't think I can name more than one college baseball player.

What do you mean. The game would have to ship with fictional players. You can't sell a game with college player names on it.

The real names would come from 3rd party roster sets, just like the football game. I doubt roster accuracy is even decent on the first version of this game.

TroyF · 09-07-2005, 01:39 PM

Maybe it's just me, but I have no desire to play a baseball game that doesn't have the sound of the crack of the bat.

Baseball video games are something I play for the experience, not because I like the players or teams. MVP was a terrific game and I still play it on occasion. A college game that "pings" everytime I make good contact? No thanks.

FWIW, I realize this may seem like a stupid, petty, minor gripe, but it really would impact the enjoyment of the game for me. It's one of the reasons I've never been a big fan of college baseball in the first place.

MizzouRah · 09-07-2005, 01:55 PM

I just really like the MVP engine so this definitly looks intriguing.

jbmagic · 09-07-2005, 01:57 PM

Todd

this is old news

i reported this awhile back. i guess no one notice

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/foru...light=mvp+2006

Cuckoo · 09-07-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

Todd

this is old news

i reported this awhile back. i guess no one notice

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/foru...light=mvp+2006

I think he posted because it appears to be official now with the release of the screens, jb.

Cuckoo · 09-07-2005, 02:05 PM

DOLA

I'm actually excited about this, even though I'm not a big college baseball fan. Maybe just because it's unique.

dawgfan · 09-07-2005, 02:09 PM

Interesting. I wonder how the recruiting is handled, and how they deal with players leaving early for the draft (as well as recruits). I could see myself interested enough to pick up a copy.

On a semi-related note, what was the name of that online text-sim college baseball game? I played it way back in the early test phases, and I was impressed by how it worked, both in terms of recruiting and in how players progressed. I didn't like it as much after they started another beta and quit playing...

illinifan999 · 09-07-2005, 02:10 PM

I have been waiting for this game for about 10 years now.

pennywisesb · 09-07-2005, 02:21 PM

This seems like a pretty cool idea. I'd definately be interested enough to pick up a copy and play with my beloved UCSB.

NoMyths · 09-07-2005, 02:32 PM

I'd be more interested in this than in a MLB console game, actually. No more effing salary cap!

Though I can't imagine that the stands of most of the schools would be as full as what they'll probably make them.

General Mike · 09-07-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

What do you mean. The game would have to ship with fictional players. You can't sell a game with college player names on it.

The real names would come from 3rd party roster sets, just like the football game. I doubt roster accuracy is even decent on the first version of this game.

I mean they should have made a Baseball Stars type game. Old School. For the most part, people don't care about college baseball. It's a niche sport. Like Women's basketball.

NoMyths · 09-07-2005, 02:45 PM

Another big draw: many fewer games in a season. So you can actually play out a season in a decent time.

stevew · 09-07-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMyths

Another big draw: many fewer games in a season. So you can actually play out a season in a decent time.

Yeah, I'm definately all about this game*

assuming it doesnt suck

Raiders Army · 09-07-2005, 03:10 PM

Cool. I'm all for Pitcher #13 striking out LF #22.

NoMyths · 09-07-2005, 03:12 PM

If it's anything like the new NCAA football game, there's an option to automatically assign (random) names to all the teams.

dawgfan · 09-07-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Yeah, I'm definately all about this game*

assuming it doesnt suck

Very good point. Here's hoping it's possible to find slider settings that allow the in-game experience to be both believable as well and realistically challenging. I like to win, but if I go 55-0 and outscore the computer 500-50, I'm a little less interested in playing out the games.

That's not an absolute killer for me though - I had fun simming most of my games in previous versions of MVP and playing only a handful. Same with NCAA Football.

stevew · 09-07-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Very good point. Here's hoping it's possible to find slider settings that allow the in-game experience to be both believable as well and realistically challenging. I like to win, but if I go 55-0 and outscore the computer 500-50, I'm a little less interested in playing out the games.

That's not an absolute killer for me though - I had fun simming most of my games in previous versions of MVP and playing only a handful. Same with NCAA Football.

I have no idea what "good" college stats are. Im guessing if you were a top notch team, realistically you could probably win 80% of your games, and outscore the computer by a ton.

dawgfan · 09-07-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I have no idea what "good" college stats are. Im guessing if you were a top notch team, realistically you could probably win 80% of your games, and outscore the computer by a ton.

True. But I guess my point is I don't want to be able to take an average or worse program and be able to kick the computer's ass on a regular basis - I'd like to be able to find a realistic challenge level that also plays in a believable manner.

Huckleberry · 09-07-2005, 04:12 PM

http://www.hornfans.com/recruiting/h...y/2005CBAS.TXT

Best winning percentage was .824 last season. All depends on schedule in college ball. South Carolina went 52-8 (.867) in 2000, but usually the best record is .800-.825 every year.

Eaglesfan27 · 09-07-2005, 04:29 PM

I'm looking forward to eventually checking this out. I had heard plenty of rumors that this was coming out, but it's nice to hear that it is confirmed.

MJ4H · 09-07-2005, 04:52 PM

I AM ALL OVER THIS ONE.

i like baseball and hate MLB. beautiful. and of course im a big college sports fan. this is like a dream come true for me. it will be like enjoying baseball for the first time for me.

Blade6119 · 09-07-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

http://www.hornfans.com/recruiting/h...y/2005CBAS.TXT

Best winning percentage was .824 last season. All depends on schedule in college ball. South Carolina went 52-8 (.867) in 2000, but usually the best record is .800-.825 every year.

Wow, did i see 8 west coast in top 15...damn, tha doesnt happen often

Blade6119 · 09-07-2005, 05:36 PM

dola, i think with recruiting and what not this could be awesome...What would make the game for me would be the option to export to MVP 2005

Huckleberry · 09-07-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

Wow, did i see 8 west coast in top 15...damn, tha doesnt happen often

The west and south kick ass in college baseball for obvious reasons. Every year. The new rules changes are an attempt to correct for that.

st.cronin · 09-07-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

The west and south kick ass in college baseball for obvious reasons. Every year. The new rules changes are an attempt to correct for that.

What are the new rules changes?

Huckleberry · 09-07-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

What are the new rules changes?

Earliest allowed start date has been moved to be mandatory as the last Friday in February, pending "legislative approval" I think. This would go into effect in 2008.

Right now many western and some southern teams start in January.

Young Drachma · 09-07-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

dola, i think with recruiting and what not this could be awesome...What would make the game for me would be the option to export to MVP 2005

Agreed.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 09-07-2005, 07:43 PM

Hope it comes out for PC.

jbmagic · 09-07-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Hope it comes out for PC.

it will like previous versions of MVP has.

vex · 09-07-2005, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

it will like previous versions of MVP has.

I wouldn't really say that there has been a previous version.

jbmagic · 09-07-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

I wouldn't really say that there has been a previous version.

Mvp 2003, 2004 and 2005 all on the pc and console.

there changing it to college because of MLB license for MVP 2006

stevew · 09-07-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

it will like previous versions of MVP has.

I bet it doesnt, FWIW.

stevew · 09-07-2005, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

Mvp 2003, 2004 and 2005 all on the pc and console.

there changing it to college because of MLB license for MVP 2006

MVP is scheduled to ship for both the PS2 and Xbox in spring 2006, promising "exclusive new online features" for both systems.

No mention of the PC.

jbmagic · 09-07-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

MVP is scheduled to ship for both the PS2 and Xbox in spring 2006, promising "exclusive new online features" for both systems.

No mention of the PC.

damn that sucks

MizzouRah · 11-07-2005, 08:02 PM

Tons O' New screens:

http://media.xbox.ign.com/media/766/766867/imgs_1.html

MJ4H · 11-07-2005, 08:24 PM

woot. release date?

tucker342 · 11-07-2005, 09:24 PM

finally, I can lead the Iowa baseball team to the national championship!

Logan · 11-07-2005, 09:38 PM

A lot will depend on price.

Blade6119 · 11-07-2005, 09:51 PM

Have to say im dissapointed the ASU stadium(the top pic) shows grassy hills in the background instead of either desert or like in real life a bunch of buildings from the ASU campus(especially sun devil stadium which looms over the field.

MizzouRah · 11-08-2005, 04:33 PM

Blade6119 · 11-08-2005, 04:36 PM

The stadium looms over the back, the side you cant see...but maybe its closer then i thought....wow, i live 20 feet from there and thought it looked different

WSUCougar · 11-08-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

wow, i live 20 feet from there and thought it looked different

*reduce beer intake by 25%*

ice4277 · 11-08-2005, 04:42 PM

I would imagine that with the number of stadiums they will have to create, they are going to cut corners on most of them.

dawgfan · 11-08-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

I would imagine that with the number of stadiums they will have to create, they are going to cut corners on most of them.

I would also guess that on this first iteration of a college version that they probably didn't have enough time to really get good reference material for all the stadiums. This will likely improve with future versions (assuming they keep producing the game).

Stadium accuracy for a college baseball sim is rather low on my list of priorities compared to a MLB sim.

Huckleberry · 11-12-2005, 12:30 AM

Which college baseball stadiums will be featured on the game?

GR: Outside of the obvious facility in Rosenblatt Stadium, EA told us that there will be 16 ballparks on the game. Teams that will have their ballparks on the game include Texas, Ole Miss, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Cal-State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Rice, Stanford, Arizona, Arizona State, Miami, Nebraska, Southern California, Notre Dame and Tennessee.

http://rosenblattreport.rivals.com/c...asp?CID=477823

dervack · 11-12-2005, 11:22 AM

They also said not every Division 1 team will be in there, but they hope for the next one will.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-12-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

GR: Outside of the obvious facility in Rosenblatt Stadium, EA told us that there will be 16 ballparks on the game. Teams that will have their ballparks on the game include Texas, Ole Miss, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Cal-State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Rice, Stanford, Arizona, Arizona State, Miami, Nebraska, Southern California, Notre Dame and Tennessee.

Sounds a lot like the SuperRegional host sites.

09-07-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	DOLA I'm actually excited about this, even though I'm not a big college baseball fan. Maybe just because it's unique. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

09-07-2005, 02:10 PM	#11
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	I have been waiting for this game for about 10 years now. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

09-07-2005, 02:21 PM	#12
pennywisesb College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California	This seems like a pretty cool idea. I'd definately be interested enough to pick up a copy and play with my beloved UCSB. __________________ Myspace Profile

09-07-2005, 04:29 PM	#23
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm looking forward to eventually checking this out. I had heard plenty of rumors that this was coming out, but it's nice to hear that it is confirmed. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-07-2005, 05:36 PM	#26
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	dola, i think with recruiting and what not this could be awesome...What would make the game for me would be the option to export to MVP 2005 __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

09-07-2005, 01:16 PM	#2
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Unbelievable, EA will have a game for every sport soon. Coming soon, Curling 2007! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-07-2005, 01:25 PM	#3
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I think they would have been better served making a game with fictional players. It's not like college football or basketball where you have quite a few stars. I don't think I can name more than one college baseball player.

09-07-2005, 01:39 PM	#5
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Maybe it's just me, but I have no desire to play a baseball game that doesn't have the sound of the crack of the bat. Baseball video games are something I play for the experience, not because I like the players or teams. MVP was a terrific game and I still play it on occasion. A college game that "pings" everytime I make good contact? No thanks. FWIW, I realize this may seem like a stupid, petty, minor gripe, but it really would impact the enjoyment of the game for me. It's one of the reasons I've never been a big fan of college baseball in the first place.

09-07-2005, 01:55 PM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I just really like the MVP engine so this definitly looks intriguing.

09-07-2005, 01:57 PM	#7
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Todd this is old news i reported this awhile back. i guess no one notice http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/foru...light=mvp+2006

09-07-2005, 02:09 PM	#10
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Interesting. I wonder how the recruiting is handled, and how they deal with players leaving early for the draft (as well as recruits). I could see myself interested enough to pick up a copy. On a semi-related note, what was the name of that online text-sim college baseball game? I played it way back in the early test phases, and I was impressed by how it worked, both in terms of recruiting and in how players progressed. I didn't like it as much after they started another beta and quit playing...

09-07-2005, 02:32 PM	#13
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	I'd be more interested in this than in a MLB console game, actually. No more effing salary cap! Though I can't imagine that the stands of most of the schools would be as full as what they'll probably make them.

09-07-2005, 02:45 PM	#15
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Another big draw: many fewer games in a season. So you can actually play out a season in a decent time.

09-07-2005, 03:10 PM	#17
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Cool. I'm all for Pitcher #13 striking out LF #22.

09-07-2005, 03:12 PM	#18
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	If it's anything like the new NCAA football game, there's an option to automatically assign (random) names to all the teams.

09-07-2005, 04:12 PM	#22
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	http://www.hornfans.com/recruiting/h...y/2005CBAS.TXT Best winning percentage was .824 last season. All depends on schedule in college ball. South Carolina went 52-8 (.867) in 2000, but usually the best record is .800-.825 every year. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

09-07-2005, 04:52 PM	#24
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I AM ALL OVER THIS ONE. i like baseball and hate MLB. beautiful. and of course im a big college sports fan. this is like a dream come true for me. it will be like enjoying baseball for the first time for me.

09-07-2005, 07:43 PM	#31
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Hope it comes out for PC. __________________ Toujour Pret

11-07-2005, 08:02 PM	#38
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Tons O' New screens: http://media.xbox.ign.com/media/766/766867/imgs_1.html Last edited by MizzouRah : 11-07-2005 at 08:04 PM.

11-07-2005, 08:24 PM	#39
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	woot. release date?

11-07-2005, 09:24 PM	#40
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	finally, I can lead the Iowa baseball team to the national championship!

11-07-2005, 09:38 PM	#41
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	A lot will depend on price.

11-07-2005, 09:51 PM	#42
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	Have to say im dissapointed the ASU stadium(the top pic) shows grassy hills in the background instead of either desert or like in real life a bunch of buildings from the ASU campus(especially sun devil stadium which looms over the field. __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

11-08-2005, 04:33 PM	#43
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo

11-08-2005, 04:36 PM	#44
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	The stadium looms over the back, the side you cant see...but maybe its closer then i thought....wow, i live 20 feet from there and thought it looked different __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

11-08-2005, 04:42 PM	#46
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I would imagine that with the number of stadiums they will have to create, they are going to cut corners on most of them.

11-12-2005, 12:30 AM	#48
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	Which college baseball stadiums will be featured on the game? GR: Outside of the obvious facility in Rosenblatt Stadium, EA told us that there will be 16 ballparks on the game. Teams that will have their ballparks on the game include Texas, Ole Miss, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Cal-State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Rice, Stanford, Arizona, Arizona State, Miami, Nebraska, Southern California, Notre Dame and Tennessee. http://rosenblattreport.rivals.com/c...asp?CID=477823 __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

11-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#49
dervack College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2005	They also said not every Division 1 team will be in there, but they hope for the next one will.

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