MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream - Gameplay and Animation (Archive Available)

[capa]

Enjoyed the stream and obvious improvements.

2 questions I had:

1) has a new feet first slide into home been added? Every slide seems to be the type where they slide around the plate and touch home with their hands. Sometimes guys slide right over the plate if catcher is far enough up the line and not blocking the dish.

2) Ramone talked a lot about pre-loading throws to make your fielders more aggressive. That is true, however, has any work gone into having the CPU fielders (especially OF) be more aggressive in their catch/throw animations?

C

[thomas2345]

Quote: Originally Posted by dalger21

I would think the PS3 version of "The Show" is coming to an end in the next few years. It is just so limited now.

This is the 10th Year on PS3, If it's not on both versions next Year I wouldn't be surprised. I don't know how much work goes into PS3,but the Team would just have one version to worry about.

[ryanmc564]

Quote: Originally Posted by capa

Enjoyed the stream and obvious improvements. 2 questions I had: 1) has a new feet first slide into home been added? Every slide seems to be the type where they slide around the plate and touch home with their hands. Sometimes guys slide right over the plate if catcher is far enough up the line and not blocking the dish. 2) Ramone talked a lot about pre-loading throws to make your fielders more aggressive. That is true, however, has any work gone into having the CPU fielders (especially OF) be more aggressive in their catch/throw animations? C

the pre-loading isn't meant to be more aggressive, it meant for a more fluid and timed animation.

[LastActionHero]

I'm not a fan of the speed displayed in circles. I believe they use this for the pitcher confidence and stamina as well. Bars (how it used to be) give you more of an idea right away but this requires way more focus in my opinion.
The circles around the pitch types on the other hand I like and makes sense design wise.

Anyone else feel the same way?

[TheWarmWind]

Just finished watching the stream. Very VERY impressed.

I have just one question about the new player personality animations: Are these just for star players for now, or do they apply to generated players as well?

I ask because in my carry over franchise, generated players are starting to become more and more prevalent.

[andrewochs615]

What was the outside shot of the stadium/downtown Toronto? That was pretty neat. Did they talk about that at all I must of missed it.

[capa]

Quote: Originally Posted by ryanmc564

the pre-loading isn't meant to be more aggressive, it meant for a more fluid and timed animation.

Understood...but Ramone made a point of saying if you want your fielders to be more aggressive then use preload...that means the transitions will be quicker and smoother. However, I am asking about if there has been a change to the CPU fielders to make them more aggressive...I know "preload" here is not an option. Last year it seemed the OFs especially had many instances of not getting rid of the ball more quickly.

[Cowboy008]

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewochs615

What was the outside shot of the stadium/downtown Toronto? That was pretty neat. Did they talk about that at all I must of missed it.

No they didn't say anything about it. We won't get any information on it until the presentation stream.