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

[dran1984]

Quote: Originally Posted by LastActionHero

Did they expand on the new pickoff system in one of the streams? I didn't watch the whole thing and never understood why they switched the button scheme for pickoffs. It was very logical in 14. Single tap for normal pickoff, quick double tap for a quick pickoff and hold the button for a deceptive move. But in 15 they turned it around. Quick double tap is a normal pickoff and single tap is quick pickoff. Who thought this was a good idea or am I missing something here?

They mentioned it but didn't elaborate on it. The fact list they showed said they only have 2 pick off moves now, I think quick and deceptive. I don't recall them mentioning the control schemes.

I hope they addressed the over throws off first base, it completely killed the realism. The pick-off/base-runner game was completely non existent last year so I am very glad that they put some additional work into it this year.

[HypoLuxa13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

Surprise us and maybe but with amonth out i think this product is ready to be shipped as is...

6 weeks until release date, I can hear the conversation now:

"OK, guys, we can work on the game for another 3-4 weeks, or we can make the guys over on the OS forums think we are working, but actually just sit on our tails and not finish the game. Whatever you guys want to do."

[dran1984]

Quote: Originally Posted by HypoLuxa13

6 weeks until release date, I can hear the conversation now: "OK, guys, we can work on the game for another 3-4 weeks, or we can make the guys over on the OS forums think we are working, but actually just sit on our tails and not finish the game. Whatever you guys want to do."

LOL

Yea, it's not like we can see the improvements and changes in the streams every week...

[Knight165]

You're probably huffin' too much glue or paint if you don't think these guys are working on the game until the ABSOLUTE last minute(and beyond....(who's going to get in trouble for exceeding the deadline this year Ramone?)

M.K.
Knight165

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by dran1984

They mentioned it but didn't elaborate on it. The fact list they showed said they only have 2 pick off moves now, I think quick and deceptive. I don't recall them mentioning the control schemes. I hope they addressed the over throws off first base, it completely killed the realism. The pick-off/base-runner game was completely non existent last year so I am very glad that they put some additional work into it this year.

In manage mode base stealing has seen both extremes in recent years. One year the runner would take a huge lead if you told him to steal and get easily picked off. The show 15 the pitcher rarely threw over but stealing second wasn't guaranteed. I had guys with 70 steal and 70 speed who got thrown out frequently. I thought the show 15 produced the most realistic results despite the cpu pitcher not throwing over.

It will be interesting what they come up with this year but I'd prefer to leave it as it was in the show 15 than return to getting picked off every time the pitcher threw over like in prior versions of the game.

[dran1984]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

In manage mode base stealing has seen both extremes in recent years. One year the runner would take a huge lead if you told him to steal and get easily picked off. The show 15 the pitcher rarely threw over but stealing second wasn't guaranteed. I had guys with 70 steal and 70 speed who got thrown out frequently. I thought the show 15 produced the most realistic results despite the cpu pitcher not throwing over. It will be interesting what they come up with this year but I'd prefer to leave it as it was in the show 15 than return to getting picked off every time the pitcher threw over like in prior versions of the game.

In 15 playing against the cpu they very rarely threw over and when they did it was because I had triggered the steal too early. I never picked off one base-runner either and the "look over" clearly had no effect. From what they have said it seem like there will be a much more effective "cat and mouse" game then the last few versions.

[bayman]

Does anyone in the know have any idea on the likelihood of getting a dynamic throw meter anytime soon?

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by bayman

Does anyone in the know have any idea on the likelihood of getting a dynamic throw meter anytime soon?

Dynamic in what way? Analog and button accuracy are dynamic.