MLB 11 The Show Hands-On Impressions, CES 2011 (dmbfan1970)

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Oh also, how do you pitch in accordance to height? I noticed you mentioned locating inside and outside, but is there a way to try and aim high or low?

I think I touched on this but probably hard to understand my explanation. IF the pitch was high and outside you definitely could swing towards the pitch location. However, if the pitch was low and outside how would you swing towards the pitch? You can't. Hope that better explains it.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tyused

DMB any chances to online leagues to make them finally fully functional?

I really believe this is the year for us online guys. I know we say that every year but now we can resolve a game (give the team the W that won), actually SIM the game where you would actually STILL get stats, more than 2 divisions if wanted, 30 team leagues that have CPU opponents, CUSTOM ROSTERS (huge!), and I know I'm missing more but can't think right now.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by JermaineDye05

How were the ball physics? Did the baseball still have a rather unrealistic bounce?

Good question. I didn't see any of the ridiculous bounces that I saw last year. However, neither of us were getting many hits. I would need to see much more gameplay. From what I saw tho I would say its been addressed.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by bulls23

Hmm what is the point of putting in rain AT ALL if there are: 1. No rain delays? 2. No retractable roofs? As a developer, I think you're only asking for more glitches if you try putting something in that has no effect on the game. (i.e. raining in domes). Ask 2K about that. On the other hand, if you put rain in and actually try to have meaningful effects as a result, like slipping fielders, rain delays, closed roofs. I, as a consumer, would give you more credit even if you ended up with some glitches.

Players do run slower in the OF according to Ramone

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by heroesandvillians

DMBFan, In regards to analog hitting, you said: "You can’t swing up and then towards the ball if its down in the zone..." So, if the ball is down and to the left, wouldn't I press back on the right stick, and up and to the left to hit it? No? Can you clarify the low pitch comment?

I don't think it works that way but I could be wrong.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] L- C- R Just imagine the zone broken down into thirds vertically. Your right stick movement up can go in three directions: up to the left, straight up and up to the right. No matter if the pitch is high or low you are moving the right stick to one of those 3 quadrants based on pitch location. Just remember height is automatically being adjusted for you.

^^^
THIS IS CORRECT.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by hitstreak13

Dmbfan, Do you know if balks will occur if the pitcher does not come to a complete stop? I know some players simply like to choose their pitch and rush their delivery without comming to a complete stop. Or, are balks simply going to happen when you are attempting to pick someone off? Thank you for your review by the way. Excellent work.

Yes, the pitcher MUST come set. If not it will be a balk. Also for offline only a batter may step out of the batter's box and call time.

[PsychoBulk]

Quote: Originally Posted by dmbfan1970

Graphics: Yes, there IS rain. I seen it I do have one small clip of it but don’t know how it turned out.

DMB...thanks for the report and well written thoughts, as ever you deliver yearly

I ask, is there any chance we can get a look at this video of the raining, no matter how poor the quality may be?

Thanks.