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[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sip_16

I get what your saying , the only difference is I'm sure Mike Trouts dive looks way more athletic and spectacular than your dive attempt and I think that's kinda what they are trying to do

Quote: Originally Posted by agentlaw13

I think limiting animations AND lowering the effectiveness is realistic within the game though. It's obvious to say that the majority of elite defensive players are faster, more athletic, have better reaction times, and have better range/fielding ability than average defenders. I'm not saying your average outfielder or infielder can't make the same diving attempts. I just think that when these attempts (non routine attempts) are made in the game, it isn't realistic to see someone like Marlon Byrd making the exact same diving catch animation that Mike Trout might have. Some defensive plays might look similar, but for the "wow" moments on defense, I think the game should reflect the difference in those type of fielders. P.s. Bad comparison with ol' Marlon Byrd, but you get my drift. Lol

While all of this is true, this is because everyone looks different doing everything (i.e. different batting stances/pitching motions). My ultimate point is that, just because I'm not as good as Mike Trout, it doesn't mean I can't try to rob a home run or dive for a ball. It just means that it's way less likely that I'll be successful doing it.

Maybe having different looking animations based on a player type/ability, but not fewer/more animations. I just don't like the idea of limiting what animations hit with a player because they're not as good, rather than making them just less effective at doing it.

Just a different approach. I obviously have to really see how this is going to work before completely judging it.

[NAFBUC]

Quote: Originally Posted by tnixen

I guess no ball girls this year lol

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

Did they say they were not in? I don't remember hearing that.

and minus the beards......

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jr.

I understand that. But just because Mike Trout is a better outfielder than me doesn't mean I can't go out and attempt a spectacular play. The difference is that Trout makes the play and I don't. That's what I'm saying. Limiting animations isn't realistic, but lowering the effectiveness is

Most spectacular plays result from a fielder's reaction time and foot speed getting him to a ball most others would not get to. Of the few elite players who can get to the ball, a few of them have the athleticism to make the play. Then and only then the animation happens.

Without the great reaction time and speed there is no spectacular play or attempt.

[MetsFan16]

Is there a stream today or just a dev diary?

[agentlaw13]

Quote: Originally Posted by MetsFan16

Is there a stream today or just a dev diary?

I believe it's just the dev diary today with a DD stream scheduled for Thursday.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

Most spectacular plays result from a fielder's reaction time and foot speed getting him to a ball most others would not get to. Of the few elite players who can get to the ball, a few of them have the athleticism to make the play. Then and only then the animation happens. Without the great reaction time and speed there is no spectacular play or attempt.

Could be. Or it could be a horrible jump and misread of the ball flight that turns a typically routine play into a spectacular looking one. Again, just because a player is bad, doesn't mean he can't attempt to perform spectacular plays.

A tiered animation system would help, where the number of animations aren't limited, but how they look is. Maybe that's what this is, but it doesn't sound like it to me.

[2ndBase]

Having SOTS back brings the soul back to the game. I'm hoping we are able to edit or remove the in between out music. Would hate to load all of the custom music only to have the generic music playing after outs. Overall looks like the game will have a fun factor.

[MythicalGnome]

At any rate it is one thing that is LONG past due for change. I personally think it look awful others seem to be less bothered.