MLB 14 The Show Gameplay Video - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox

[tnixen]

Quote: Originally Posted by THESHAMISASHAME

Ball Physics look even better this year but the ps3 version is starting to look dated next to the ps4 version and quick counts could be a game saver for me as I just cant take all the drama in a 2 to 3 hour game in and out so I just rather deal with situational play in a few pitches then a long drawn out at bats but mostly while pitching . So thanks for listening and adding this great new option SCEA

I agree with you the Ball Physics look like they have been improved once again and the fielding looks really nice and smooth more then it ever has in the past. But definitely the PS3 version is starting to look very dated especially now that we all have seen what the PS4 is capable of.

[SVCbearcat10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

I asked this way back when, but don't know if we really had an opportunity to get an answer. How often do you think we will be batting as a pitcher and hoping to sac bunt, only to be faced with a two-strike count in the beginning of an at-bat with quick counts on? Even one strike might stress you out a bit haha. Same with wanting to deploy some sort of straight steal, hit-and-run, etc. I guess you give and take with this feature. I just wish there were some 0-0 counts here and there.

It all depends on how you look at it. Your pitcher is up in a potential sac bunt situation and quick count gives you 0-2. You can look at it two ways:

(1) You could be very angry. This is preventing you from making a logical baseball decision to bunt in this situation. How could the developers possibly not see this as a problem?!?!

(2) You view this as your pitcher unsuccessfully attempted to bunt twice. You're frustrated but it puts you in a real life spot. Do you risk bunting it foul or let him swing away. You would rarely find yourself in this situation otherwise, which is the point of quick counts.

I would look at it from the second viewpoint. Sac bunts have always been extremely easy to get down in a game, but aren't always as easy in real life. Some pitchers are great at it and some aren't. Maybe a future improvement to quick counts are identifying good sac bunt situations and base the count off of how good of a bunter the pitcher (or player) is. The best ones will rarely have 2 strikes to start while the bad ones will be more likely have 2 strikes against them.

Just assume the simulated pitches were attempts at bunting, hit and run, etc. but just failed in executing. That will bring you peace of mind rather than thinking the games out to get me!

[ncaajunkie]

Thanks for posting the yanks and Nats video keystone570! Love the new camera angles and presentation! How about a braves home game against the giants with Tim Hudson pitching for them?! Lol
Go Braves!

[aukevin]

Quote: Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10

It all depends on how you look at it. Your pitcher is up in a potential sac bunt situation and quick count gives you 0-2. You can look at it two ways: (1) You could be very angry. This is preventing you from making a logical baseball decision to bunt in this situation. How could the developers possibly not see this as a problem?!?! (2) You view this as your pitcher unsuccessfully attempted to bunt twice. You're frustrated but it puts you in a real life spot. Do you risk bunting it foul or let him swing away. You would rarely find yourself in this situation otherwise, which is the point of quick counts. I would look at it from the second viewpoint. Sac bunts have always been extremely easy to get down in a game, but aren't always as easy in real life. Some pitchers are great at it and some aren't. Maybe a future improvement to quick counts are identifying good sac bunt situations and base the count off of how good of a bunter the pitcher (or player) is. The best ones will rarely have 2 strikes to start while the bad ones will be more likely have 2 strikes against them. Just assume the simulated pitches were attempts at bunting, hit and run, etc. but just failed in executing. That will bring you peace of mind rather than thinking the games out to get me!

I'm going to have to wait and see how it goes, but playing as a NL team, I'm not going to like quick counts when I have a pitcher up trying to bunt. Definitely agree that I would like to see some logic built in to quick counts when a bunting situation is up.

[chi_hawks]

So is 25 minutes to get through 1 full game with QC accurate? Brings back MVP 2005 memories of getting through a handful of games each day.

[steveeee]

Quick Counts is the best new feature for a sports video game I have seen since NHL came out with the analog sticks to shoot and deke back in 08 or whatever... great job dev team!

this feature will make playing offline multiplayer baseball games with a couple of buddies sooo much more enjoyable!

[NYYanks26]

Quote: Originally Posted by chi_hawks

So is 25 minutes to get through 1 full game with QC accurate? Brings back MVP 2005 memories of getting through a handful of games each day.

For the most part, I'm getting through games in roughly 30 mins.

[Russell_SCEA]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYYanks26

For the most part, I'm getting through games in roughly 30 mins.

Would love to see a box score from ya.