Broadcast Presentation

[Steven78]

Has broadcast presentation changed?

Mostly has the game slowed down a bit?

I remember the old slow pitch delay with throws back to the pitcher and being able to think about the next pitch in the amazing chess game of baseball.

Real time presentation I think like 2014 was so amazing with cuts to the pitcher and batter between pitches!

Is it like that at all or is it one pitch after another?

Thanks.

[WhiteBunny]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steven78

Has broadcast presentation changed? Mostly has the game slowed down a bit? I remember the old slow pitch delay with throws back to the pitcher and being able to think about the next pitch in the amazing chess game of baseball. Real time presentation I think like 2014 was so amazing with cuts to the pitcher and batter between pitches! Is it like that at all or is it one pitch after another? Thanks.

It really depends on your expectations. It's mostly like MLB 16. Here's a video, this should be in broadcast presentation.

[HozAndMoose]

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteBunny

It really depends on your expectations. It's mostly like MLB 16. Here's a video, this should be in broadcast presentation.

Im only like 90% sure it was broadcast. But it did seem to go buy pretty fast. So there is a chance it accidentally got switched back to hybrid. I need to let a game play out again just to be sure.

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steven78

Has broadcast presentation changed? Mostly has the game slowed down a bit? I remember the old slow pitch delay with throws back to the pitcher and being able to think about the next pitch in the amazing chess game of baseball. Real time presentation I think like 2014 was so amazing with cuts to the pitcher and batter between pitches! Is it like that at all or is it one pitch after another? Thanks.

It rarely shows the catcher throwing the ball back to the pitcher. It usually cuts straight to the pitcher catching it and going back to the rubber, so it cuts out a little bit.

It also cuts out a bit on certain foul balls.

Overall, the broadcast presentation is really good though. It definitely still cuts to the pitcher and batter between pitches, etc.

[My993C2]

I play all my games almost exclusively in the Broadcast presentations and I am not noticing any difference in Broadcast games between MLB 16 and MLB 17. I think it was MLB 15 when they sped up the Broadcast games, cutting out a lot of the content (perhaps it was MLB 14). For sure Broadcast games in MLB 13 had more content because they showed foul balls and showed the catcher throwing back to the pitcher.

Fast Mode presentations are good for when you need to get a game played fast. I use Fast Mode with Quick Counts enabled to get a lot of CPU vs CPU games played in my seasons. But I wish the Broadcast mode showed more content like it did back in the MLB 13 era and the Hybrid presentations should be the difference between the Fast Play and Full Broadcast. But there appears to be little difference between Hybrid and Broadcast presentations. The way I view Broadcast presentations, is I want to take in the game just as if it was a real game and if something is taking too long, I can always button mash the presentation to get on with the game.

[bodhiball]

Broadcast to me is no longer broadcast, its Hybrid basically. There may be three "after pitches" in a row that just cut right back to the batter waiting for the pitch even though you dont X.

It seems like there is a lot cut out now, even if you are a person (like me) that wants to see all the broadcast scenes.

Also, I have noticed that the cut scenes do not start as quickly as they did in 16. There is a delay, then the cut, which sorta drags out.

Ive also noticed more and more the game deciding to skip replays, even in big moments and ust cut back to the next batter.

The worst for me personally is seeing no batter walk up. As far as I know, when Broadcast mode first became an option, you could choose to see every batter walk up. Now, there can be three or more in a row that just show up at the plate. You miss identifying the player, seeing their stats, have any personality at all to the game. I know it often will show the overlay and the player after the first pitch, but there often isnt a 2nd pitch.

With the improved faces and player models, its disappointing not to have the option of seeing the batter walk up, or at the very least dig into the box while their display comes up.

[Jon Arbuckle]

I think I'm noticing more completed catcher throws back to the pitcher. Maybe I'm just seeing what I'm looking for though, not sure.

I would love an option to always see completed catcher throws unless you X out of them. It could be the same exact animation every time so it's not like I expect the team to spend time on something that's probably a niche wish. I believe PYS has the same animation for each catcher throw for example and it doesn't hurt the immersion for me.

It's not just an immersion thing either. I like to skip straight to pitch selection when I'm in a good rhythm but slowing down and taking a breath is quite helpful when I've made a poor pitch or two. Watching the catcher throw the ball back gives you a natural space to do that in.

[WhiteBunny]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jon Arbuckle

I think I'm noticing more completed catcher throws back to the pitcher. Maybe I'm just seeing what I'm looking for though, not sure.

Maybe. I mean, i've the same feeling and i'm not sure, but it seems there are more throws back to the pitcher. And here and there, some new cutscene ( like the coach calling for a shift ). I've also noticed ( it was already in MLB 16 ? ) that now the camera always focus on the fielder after he makes a play which is nice for immersion.