MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

[peigone]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackBetty15

But truth is it takes away from the broadcast experience. Period...I as a hardcore gamers want as little as HUD as I can get.

But in reality, when all is said and done, doesn't the math come down to this:

10 (game score) - 0.1 (HUD pre-pitch) = 9.9 (game score after subtraction)

Meaning, you're still going to rush out and buy the game Day 1 because it's a 9.9 game. And all this New Year's Eve discussion hubbub will be long forgotten.

[BlackBetty15]

Quote: Originally Posted by peigone

But in reality, when all is said and done, doesn't the math come down to this: 10 (game score) - 0.1 (HUD pre-pitch) = 9.9 (game score after subtraction) Meaning, you're still going to rush out and buy the game Day 1 because it's a 9.9 game. And all this New Year's Eve discussion hubbub will be long forgotten.

Yes...(sigh) its a vicous cycle. Lol its always a day one buy.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by HustlinOwl

exactly, do any of these people actually take the time to think before they post

Funny...I was thinking the same thing about his post...

I've never understood why people asking for an option for something that matters to them bothers supposedly uninterested others so much.

For the record (as one of the people who apparently doesn't think clearly and has a heart condition ), I'm well aware that the clutter is there pre-pitch. I'd personally like it removed anyway, as I'd like an option for a clean screen. It's moot for now though, as we know it's not in 12.

[LastActionHero]

Quote: Originally Posted by speels

Okay, for all you people that are having a coronary episode about all the clutter and then turn around and compare it to these screenshots, in both of these, the ball is in play. The first has the pitcher starting his pitch and the second is while the pitcher is pitching. All the "clutter" is taken off the screen when the play is started......just like every year. The "clutter" is only on the screen pre-pitch.

I know that but that was the only way to show it in those screens. It was more to get the idea how it could look pre-pitch. Some don't care some do, that's how it is in life and that's why this game has so many options...besides this one that is

[Runnin with Scissors]

I have to agree with a buddy of mine. Too much clutter on the screen (which could be solved with a simple toggle) and the pitcher is too far back (can't tell who's closer the CF or the pitcher).

I keep hearing "It's just a video game" type response to any conflicting views, well check me if I am wrong but wasn't what made this game so unique for years is the simple fact that it was teetering on the brink of looking like a real broadcast and not "just a videogame"?

Oh well, not too big a deal I guess, I still have my buddy Jim's classic rosters for 11 that make me more than happy, so if 12 takes a step sideways or backward, well I know where I can turn.

[HustlinOwl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Runnin with Scissors

I still have my buddy Jim's classic rosters for 11 that make me more than happy, so if 12 takes a step sideways or backward, well I know where I can turn.

lol, not likely

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by speels

Okay, for all you people that are having a coronary episode about all the clutter and then turn around and compare it to these screenshots, in both of these, the ball is in play. The first has the pitcher starting his pitch and the second is while the pitcher is pitching. All the "clutter" is taken off the screen when the play is started......just like every year. The "clutter" is only on the screen pre-pitch.

The people who are asking to have options to turn if off (I haven't asked in this thread myself, but I also with for it) would just like to have no screen clutter, pre-pitch or during the pitch.

EDIT: I had typed this out hoping it would be nice and short, but it became a couple of paragraphs too long, so if people want to read the mini-rant about this, I spoilered it for ya.

Spoiler

I understand why things might be turned on by default. Heck, I understand why they feel things are necessary for being there (the other pitcher's pitches, for example). But in the end, should that be for us to decide? They allow us to turn off the pitching cursor (yes!), the fly ball landing target (hoorah!), and even the post-pitch feedback (cowabunga!). I know that the 2K series happens to be lacking in such visual presentation options so we can't turn them off, and for me it's just clutter. For some it's exactly what they want, but again... if it's nothing more than an "on-off" switch, couldn't we perhaps toggle it ourselves?

I know that some people here are having major gripes about no improvements to franchise, etc. Some seem slightly valid, some are a bit of overkill, but what some other people are asking for here doesn't seem all that bad. They're just asking if there's a way we can toggle options to turn off the pre-pitch on-screen clutter.

The one that leaves me scratching my head the most is the inability to turn off the "swing type" graphic. Having played this series for seven years and going on eight, aside from the added contact swing (and the switched power swing button), these swings haven't changed. After playing one game, any user should know how to use these swing types. I'm not saying the game should now turn them off, but I'm saying it wouldn't hurt if we could turn it off ourselves. It's like if a basketball game reminded us how to pass every time before we inbounded the ball, a football game told us how to snap and call audibles, and a hockey game told us how to control our face-offs.

Slightly off-topic, but one thing I wish football games could let us turn off are the LOS and first-down markers on the field. Again, I'm not saying disable it on default, I'm just saying lend us the option. The players on the field don't have the luxury of seeing these lines, and I always thought it would be cool if we actually couldn't ourselves.

And again, the last reason I would like them turned off is because I own a plasma screen. The last thing I would want is for these contrasting images (silver on black) to cause some sort of image-retention or burn-in. Is this a valid complaint? Not really, but it's realistic. The simplest fix is the option to shut these things off.

Heck, some people might not even like having the score bar on. I'm not one of them, but having the option will sure make them happy.

Sorry about that.

[tabarnes19_SDS]

Quote: Originally Posted by southoakland16

Ok, correct me if i'm wrong, but I remember everyone was saying MLB 12 THE SHOW was going to have massive improvements and changes for FRANCHISE. This is my problem... Why would people with inside information say there was going to be massive changes for the 2012 version, where there is no evidence of that. In my opinion, SCEA is just continuing to push back the developments and improvements for franchise, but they have no problem saying "Oh you will have to wait until next year." YET IT NEVER SHOWS IN THE GAME! It irritates me that the newspaper is still in, and now we have to look forward to 2013 for that. Truly SEMI-PRO. If I don't see major improvements in franchise...Strike 2!

I would like to think I am very passionate about the franchise mode. I play that mode from launch until launch. I do sim franchises as well as play out games....

I have found faults in the system and have mentioned them here, but the one thing that if you read my posts, I have said repeatedly...Is that the Foundation is here and makes this THE BEST FRANCHISE MODE AVAILABLE for any sport. Tighten them up add a little here or there.

Sure there are things that I would think would be cool if added, but to say it needs MASSIVE changes is false. I know alot of people were on board for a WHOLE new franchise mode. That scares me!! We know what we have now. When you make wholesale changes to anything and a problem arises there are many many many more variables to find the cause.

Saying nothing new was added last year....Trust me, some new things were added last year. I love the achievements section in franchise mode and I believe that is a start to bigger things.(I have no inside info) I thought trading was improved. More trades happened closer to deadline and many fewer earlier in the season.

Room to improve? Sure, but come on how can anyone program for human decisions? We talk all the time about certain players should never be traded or play for another team. I always counter with Griffey and A-Rod being traded. Pujols just left...etc. I like that it is in the game.

I hope that when I get to CD that I get a chance to, like I do every launch with the game, just sim and tinker with franchise mode until my eyes hurt. and I know they want to iron out the bugs and I am sure that most of them already have been.

I have been satisfied with the game last year and even with some workarounds it never detracted from my enjoyment.

And from reading here I see some new features that excite me with the Vita and the Show.

I trust in the direction that the Show has gone and honestly who can ever say they have not gotten their monies worth?