MLB 2K11 Developer Diary #3 - Pitching and Hitting

[JayhawkerStL]

Quote: Originally Posted by bonannogiovanni

Despite all the good things that have been mentioned, I'm still disappointed not to hear that analog hitting has not undergone an overhaul. In 2K10 defensive and check swings were useless because they had to be predetermined as soon as the ball left the pitcher's hand, I could not change my mind while attempting a contact swing to try to foul the ball off. Now I hope for a foul ball slider at least.

This 100% false. A flick to the right or left on the RS was always a defensive swing, and could be executed as the ball was on the way. It helped if you were just trying to make contact, but it was very doable.

And the check swing was perfectly implemented. I had several check swing every game I played. I do wonder if it was easier to pull off becasue I used contact swing most of the time. It should be near impossible to hold back a power swing in contrast. It might have affected the defensive swing, too.

But both of these features were tuned perfectly. All i can think of is that you didn't know how to do them.

[Bwnarrow3]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Man, so many good things in that article. It finally feels like they're listening to us and adding the things we've wanted and addressing the issues we've complained about. It's a good feeling.

Yeah it's about freaking time. It's only been about 4 years that I've been asking for this stuff. Oh well I guess I can finally be happy.

[SoxFan01605]

Best info so far...so much to like about this (namely pitch control being better tuned and a slider to further adjust)

[RGmoney]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jayhawker

This 100% false. A flick to the right or left on the RS was always a defensive swing, and could be executed as the ball was on the way. It helped if you were just trying to make contact, but it was very doable. And the check swing was perfectly implemented. I had several check swing every game I played. I do wonder if it was easier to pull off becasue I used contact swing most of the time. It should be near impossible to hold back a power swing in contrast. It might have affected the defensive swing, too. But both of these features were tuned perfectly. All i can think of is that you didn't know how to do them.

Agree. This sums up my experience last year as well.

[Scottdau]

I like that whole pitch count. If it is done the way they say it, it can make the games so much more intense. Especially the next day game with the bull pen.

[bonannogiovanni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jayhawker

This 100% false. A flick to the right or left on the RS was always a defensive swing, and could be executed as the ball was on the way. It helped if you were just trying to make contact, but it was very doable. And the check swing was perfectly implemented. I had several check swing every game I played. I do wonder if it was easier to pull off becasue I used contact swing most of the time. It should be near impossible to hold back a power swing in contrast. It might have affected the defensive swing, too. But both of these features were tuned perfectly. All i can think of is that you didn't know how to do them.

I'm surprised to hear that, did you keep your pitch speed slider too low (50 or less)?

[JayhawkerStL]

I can't really remember where I had it. But I know that i had no problem executing check swings and defensive swings on default settings. I played a ton of games that way in order to unlock cards and achievements.

Were you using the analog hitting? I know that folks that were still using buttons were left out. But check swings really make no sense with buttons.

[bonannogiovanni]

Yes analog, I had pitch speed quite high to make fast ball look really fast both when batting and pitching. Maybe my reflexes are too slow....