MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[theaub]

Yeah walks are definitely not an issue.

I still see too many singles up the middle and not many doubles, but demo demo demo

btw we need to get a Legend online league going

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Socalbias

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH I get you. Yea I had the same problem but you just have to get used to it my friend. Also in the game it matters on plate discipline i believe. Play the demo as Shane Victorino. He doesnt crouch or bend over what-so ever and look how much smaller the strike zone is for him. Thats because he has a good eye and is DISCIPLINE IN REAL LIFE (hint the plate discipline attributes he has)... Some guys check swing better than other like Ryan Howard tr yto check swing with that guy 10 times and 1/10 u will get him to check swing because each player is different and thats what makes this game unique and have so much depth many dont realze because we are used to it and expect it

I'd honestly attribute that to his height and his upright stance. I know what you mean by his discipline, but is that an actual factor in this game in terms of the visual strike zone? I never thought that it was.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

I'd honestly attribute that to his height and his upright stance. I know what you mean by his discipline, but is that an actual factor in this game in terms of the visual strike zone? I never thought that it was.

I don't believe it is...no.

M.K.
Knight165

[Alonzo]

Quote: Originally Posted by theaub

Yeah walks are definitely not an issue. I still see too many singles up the middle and not many doubles, but demo demo demo btw we need to get a Legend online league going

I think the SCEA-team were aware of that problem and created the "solid hits" slider, that should solve the issues with too many singles.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhantomPain

Are you serious? Please tell me you are joking.

Color commentary has been pretty lousy so far. I'm not knocking anybody for that, but when you sit there while playing and actually think about the fact that they only speak after a pitch or replay or something (and doesn't really sound like they're in the booth with Matty V.), it takes away from the feel of the game. It doesn't help that Rex Hudler seems to have more opportunities to speak this time around than Dave Campbell, and it just seems out of place when Soup comes in to talk because he pretty much comes out of nowhere.

The lines, however, are excellent. They well represent the play that you saw in front of you and they recall the past and future (pitches that were set up prior to the current pitch, what they did last at bat and how they can carry it into this at bat, not being patient at the plate as a team or not getting a hit at all, etc.). I just wish that there was a way to get that lively feel that Vasgergian gives as a standalone on this game.

The retail version may be different, though. Remember that they are filling the 50 GB of space, a lot of it with commentary. There will be plenty to hear.

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

I don't believe it is...no. M.K. Knight165

That would be cool if there were four strike zone visual options:

1) Off
2) Standard - Like what we see in the game, and a different umpire will call it as he sees.
3) Umpire - We see what the umpire's zone is, perhaps with faded edges as he could be inconsistent around the edges.
4) Player - Based on the player's discipline, and maybe if they used something similar to Inside Edge to see what kinds of pitches they go after. The strikes and balls are still determined by the umpire.

[Socalbias]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Color commentary has been pretty lousy so far. I'm not knocking anybody for that, but when you sit there while playing and actually think about the fact that they only speak after a pitch or replay or something (and doesn't really sound like they're in the booth with Matty V.), it takes away from the feel of the game. It doesn't help that Rex Hudler seems to have more opportunities to speak this time around than Dave Campbell, and it just seems out of place when Soup comes in to talk because he pretty much comes out of nowhere. The lines, however, are excellent. They well represent the play that you saw in front of you and they recall the past and future (pitches that were set up prior to the current pitch, what they did last at bat and how they can carry it into this at bat, not being patient at the plate as a team or not getting a hit at all, etc.). I just wish that there was a way to get that lively feel that Vasgergian gives as a standalone on this game. The retail version may be different, though. Remember that they are filling the 50 GB of space, a lot of it with commentary. There will be plenty to hear. That would be cool if there were four strike zone visual options: 1) Off 2) Standard - Like what we see in the game, and a different umpire will call it as he sees. 3) Umpire - We see what the umpire's zone is, perhaps with faded edges as he could be inconsistent around the edges. 4) Player - Based on the player's discipline, and maybe if they used something similar to Inside Edge to see what kinds of pitches they go after. The strikes and balls are still determined by the umpire.

if that happened I would definately have to pic umpire because nto every umpire is the same and like in the game they have variable calling which is GREAT!!!!

[baseball88]

Hey SCEA

How about an early release?

The demo is fine but not the main game. Can't wait to see the player editor.

Please don't put any locked out players that can't be edited this year like you did last year.

We are all ready for the Main game. It's time to play ball We're Ready
It's time. Pitchers and Catchers are reporting this week. Players are working out now too.

[renatus]

I´m loving this demo. been playing last couple of games in "just batting" mode to get me going since i sucked at it in 08.

In veteran im geting like 3-4 hits combined.

Some observations

- i got to hit a lot of deep flyballs but they all seem to die or the OF get there easy even in well hit ball

- just me or there are a lot more balls hit down the line for hits? i guess i got more on the demo than all 08!

- i got this just once but i think it´s a animation glitch...i hit a line drive the SS is in good position to get it, starts to move then stops sudenly and dives for the ball, which he misses.Had he just continued wouldnt be a hit....