MLB The Show 17 Patch 1.07 Available Now, Patch Notes Included

[stealyerface]

First game post-patch, there was definitely a different feel to the game.

Great game, nice pitching line by Porcello, but he was out of energy with 77 pitches through five innings...

The starter for the Rangers was pulled after 5.2 innings, and with 66 pitches.

Now, I did use the daily rosters for this game, so maybe there was something behind the scenes there, but it sure seemed like both starters tired very quickly, and neither had any really stressful innings, if the game actually computes that in the mix.

Other than that, I saw some balls get hit between infielders, saw some bad routes to the ball in the outfield that resulted in extra bases, but overall, I felt like it played a pretty decent game.

I will fire up a test batch with the Hybrid Roster, and see what happens, but other than some anomalies with the pitchers getting tired out early, I had a positive experience.

~syf

[Armor and Sword]

Last night, playing in my 2017 Yankees franchise, HOF pitching, All-Star Hitting, I lost 1-0.

Aaron Sanchez (CPU) threw a complete game shutout on 118 pitches.

It was a masterful outing.

Yeah.....this game rocks man.

Everything feels great. I also noticed the CPU base runners not taking off on every dirt ball. They really have to be blocked and roll away for them to now take off where as out of the box it was instant take off regardless of speed rating and where the ball was. This was obviously tuned up a lot since release.

Far better balance than what we had. Perfect? No...but very very playable and not a real issue at all.

The hit variety....and I keep saying it....is unmatched by any previous version of this game. It is a pure joy to hit and field (humanity AI). I still am seeing new animations.....after over 100 games played.

[adam42381]

Not sure if this was patch related, but in my second post-patch game I had an issue where the center fielder wouldn't throw the ball. I play with auto fielding on. A runner was on second base and a fly ball was hit to the warning track. Jackie Bradley Jr. ran it down and made the catch but would not throw the ball back to the infield. The runner tagged from second and scored while Bradley stood there holding the ball in his glove. I ended up losing the game by one run on a walk off.

[Jay16509]

I am also getting the CE error. So I deleted it and am redownloading it now. Hope that fixes it. I don't want to have to reinitialize my PS4. And no, mine is not the PS4 Pro. One of the original 500 GB Models.

[The Chef]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

Last night, playing in my 2017 Yankees franchise, HOF pitching, All-Star Hitting, I lost 1-0. Aaron Sanchez (CPU) threw a complete game shutout on 118 pitches. It was a masterful outing. Yeah.....this game rocks man. Everything feels great. I also noticed the CPU base runners not taking off on every dirt ball. They really have to be blocked and roll away for them to now take off where as out of the box it was instant take off regardless of speed rating and where the ball was. This was obviously tuned up a lot since release. Far better balance than what we had. Perfect? No...but very very playable and not a real issue at all. The hit variety....and I keep saying it....is unmatched by any previous version of this game. It is a pure joy to hit and field (humanity AI). I still am seeing new animations.....after over 100 games played.

Agreed on everything else but with how many wild pitches I throw, for me, it's definitely an issue that I hope gets addressed on some level.

Quote: Originally Posted by adam42381

Not sure if this was patch related, but in my second post-patch game I had an issue where the center fielder wouldn't throw the ball. I play with auto fielding on. A runner was on second base and a fly ball was hit to the warning track. Jackie Bradley Jr. ran it down and made the catch but would not throw the ball back to the infield. The runner tagged from second and scored while Bradley stood there holding the ball in his glove. I ended up losing the game by one run on a walk off.

I had the same thing happen once with Segura, he fielded a routine grounder and stood there with it not wanting to throw for some reason. It only happened that one time however in the 61 games played so I chalked it up as a fluke.

[p00p1]

Hate that the buckshot is always the same color and it has not transparency. If I give up a hit on the corner, the stupid icon covers the strike zone, so I can't tell if the ball was a ball or strike. Maybe I haven't hit anything good yet, but does it turn green when your swing was good, like the old icon did?

[adam42381]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Chef

Agreed on everything else but with how many wild pitches I throw, for me, it's definitely an issue that I hope gets addressed on some level. I had the same thing happen once with Segura, he fielded a routine grounder and stood there with it not wanting to throw for some reason. It only happened that one time however in the 61 games played so I chalked it up as a fluke.

Ok, cool. Glad to know it's not patch related. I'm 102 games into my franchise (quick counts/no simming) and this is the first I've seen it. Just going to chalk it up to a fluke occurrence.

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Chef

Agreed on everything else but with how many wild pitches I throw, for me, it's definitely an issue that I hope gets addressed on some level. I had the same thing happen once with Segura, he fielded a routine grounder and stood there with it not wanting to throw for some reason. It only happened that one time however in the 61 games played so I chalked it up as a fluke.

I am going to have to disagree Chef. Last night watching Servino pitch vs the Royals.....I counted 5-6 balls in the dirt and bouncing off Romine and 1 rolled away. I have noticed the CPU is not taking off nearly as much as when the game was released. The catcher throw though is something that needs work for 18 and they know this. The passive throws are not going to cut it. But IMO it is highly playable this year after all the updates.

You have to pitch a little better. Just being honest. I watch my breaking balls and splitters etc a little more carefully this year. I feel the game is representing pretty much what I am watching every night around the league. When you have men on base you can’t throw filthy junk with reckless abandon. I am not having issues controlling the amount of dirt balls I throw with skilled higher rated pitchers. Lower rated guys is certainly more of a challenge (as it should be).

Not directing this statement at you.....but I really sometimes wonder how much actual baseball some people watch on a nightly basis around the entire league before they go crazy posting this is wrong, that is wrong, this is not realistic this never happens etc etc etc.

I am amazed how right the Show 17 is getting things I am seeing every single night in MLB.

Really they made such a dramatic jump in game play realism this year some players (IMO) are uncomfortable with this shift that is being caused by the brilliant hitting physics, the humanity AI, the balls in the dirt etc etc. The realism has me constantly saying “yep...that’s baseball”.

I have embraced this whole heartedly and seriously can’t stop playing this great game. And we got 7 updates inside 2 months to smooth out bugs and glitches and OSD errors......just awesome.

And I am not even talking about the incredible visual jump on the Pro and 4K TV.....WOW man. Just wow. Roster makers are feasting this year!!!

9/10 this year on this game. Easy.

And BTW I have played DD online and have had no connection issues at all. Now I don’t play nearly as much as some people who live online.....but in 20 or so games I have played.....no issues.

The game shines offline. Let’s not make any mistake about that.