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MLB '10: The Show - Franchise Issues Update

07:41 PM - March 2, 2010 by Kolbe

Here is our list of the current known issues that we're looking into for immediate attention:

Attendance:
Attendance is not correctly getting reported. In talking with Jeff, he has a fix in mind that is fairly safe but would end up in the actual attendance not mirroring the paid attendance you get in franchise. It would fix the issue where you have 50k+ people attending Spring Training games. This will also fix issues with playoff games and games played in any stadium that isn't your own.
* UPDATE - This was caused by the stadium select screen being added to franchise, causing the attendance to be reset using the non-franchise logic. The stadium select was previously never used for playoff games, so it didn't handle that situation. This is fixed and it also fixes the issue with spring training games showing the attendance as if they were in their home stadium.

Trade Waivers:
Users can claim anyone off of trade waivers - CPU teams will never pull them back.
* UPDATE - fixed this one - a simple fix that will prevent user teams from simply claiming everyone that was passed through trade waivers.

No Contract:
Players can get into a state where they have no contract.
* UPDATE - As soon as a player was placed on release waivers, his contract was cleared. Then if he was claimed, he didn't have a contract. It was also clearing his 40-man roster status, which is what was causing him to go to AAA instead of the MLB team. Have a fix for this.

Player Potential:
Looks like a fairly bad miscommunication ended up with us having some seriously out of whack potentials. This will be corrected with the next roster download (Monday)
* UPDATE - Lorne is taking care of this - will be fixed with a roster update.

Multi Closer issue:
If a CPU team has 2 closers (one acquired in a trade) - they will always send one down to AAA.
* UPDATE - It would just look at the closers and see that they had more than they needed so they'd send one down, but they wouldn't look to see if they could send down a reliever instead and keep the 2nd closer in the bullpen. Have a fix for this.

Multi Trade players:
Not even sure what the details are on this one, but it looks like sometimes a player is traded and then re-traded or waived. Currently investigating.
* UPDATE - I have a fix for the trades. I'll not allow a player to be placed on the trading block by the CPU if he has been acquired by a trade recently.

Manual Trade issue:
I've seen a few reports of users having trades set to Manual and still having trades done by the CPU. Again, no idea how this is happening and we're looking for more information.
* UPDATE - Not sure what's happening here, we can not get this one to reproduce. Whoever is getting this, please make sure that you don't have your profile option set to something different than your global setting. If you need to talk to me via PM or IM for further info, please just say the word!
* UPDATE 2 Thanks to tabarnes19 and a couple hours of debugging we have found the issue and have a fix in the works.

If you respond, please please PLEASE do not be noise. We need clear help or silence - we want these things cleared up as much as you do!

-K

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# 61 raedyn @ 03/03/10 03:03 AM

Found 4 issues when playing my first game with the Detroit Tigers in Spring Training:

1) Cabrera struck out first at bat. The pitch was in the dirt so catcher threw to 1st. He over threw him and the ball went into RF. The computer AI never went after it to get it so I ran all the way home to score a run.

2) Damon hit a HR in the middle of the game. It was the only HR for either team. When Damon was up in his last at bat, a message was at the top stating that Larish hit a HR his last at bat rather then Damon. Very strange. I think Larish was a double switch replacement who was batting 9 in front of Damon who was batting 1. Weird.

3) When pinch hitting, I selected the hitter to enter the game. The game returned back to the batter/pitcher game screen to continue the game as expected. However, the left side of the pinch hitter menu did not go away. It was in the way of my hitter that I now couldn't see. I just paused the game with START and resumed it and it went away ok. This happened every time I pinch hit. Looks like a bug on how the screen goes away when you go back to play the game. Feel free to contact me and I can explain further if needed.

4) Strangely enough... Scott Sizemore and Austin Jackson were not on the Tiger's roster at all. They have been slotted to be the starting CF and 2B for the Tigers this year. I find it strange that they are not even included in the game at all. This needs to be resolved ASAP in the next roster update. I cannot start a Franchise until they are there and the bad potential ratings have been resolved.

Thanks for your time, and let me know if you need any further explanation. I would be glad to help. I BETA test quite a few games. Thanks.

# 62 adam914 @ 03/03/10 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by raedyn


	4) Strangely enough... Scott Sizemore and Austin Jackson were not on the Tiger's roster at all. They have been slotted to be the starting CF and 2B for the Tigers this year. I find it strange that they are not even included in the game at all. This needs to be resolved ASAP in the next roster update. I cannot start a Franchise until they are there and the bad potential ratings have been resolved.

As far as I can tell neither of these guys have ever played in an MLB game. If thats the case, they are not allowed to include them until they have appeared in at least one MLB game. Should be included in the first roster update after Opening Day if they do in fact make the team and play in real life.

# 63 ravens1352 @ 03/03/10 06:24 AM

Why is it that when I hit select (at the wrong time) during gameplay to bring up the batter/pitcher attributes page that it sometimes freezes up. This is very annoying. Anyone else having the same problem and know when or how it is going to be fixed?

# 64 ravens1352 @ 03/03/10 06:31 AM

And yes I was playing with the O's too. The best I can tell, it's only when I hit the select button at the wrong time.

# 65 Buckeyes_Doc @ 03/03/10 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rphilly18


	I started a franchise with the Tigers and was in year two when the franchise wouldn't let me simulate past June 23. I tried everything and it wouldn't go past that. If it is bad media, what do I do about that? I'm not sure I quite understand what is meant by that - is it my ps3 or the disk? And I also ran into a glitch in an exhibition online, and on an error by the pitcher, I wasn't allowed to advance. I kept pressing advance but the game acted as if it was after the play and no one could move. I think this was a one time thing but the franchise stopping is really annoying.

Yea that franchise thing sounds like the RTTS bug where you can't simulate past a date. Hopefully they can find a way around it because it kills your franchise.

# 66 Siruss @ 03/03/10 06:59 AM

The only issue I don't see in your list is the horrible trade logic. I did a fantasy draft and Ryan Franklin isn't my cup of tea so I explored options. I could have traded him for Broxton, an elite starting pitcher (name escapes me now) and a A potential young guy. Funny thing was they didnt want Reyes, Beckett, Quentin. I dunno but it's something that should be looked into and fixed or I'll have an All Star team after the first offseason.

# 67 risky @ 03/03/10 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by meruru


	If it's any help I had Rehab, Training, Banking, and transportation set to auto; everything else was manual in both global and user settings. I was simulating large stretches of games each time it happened (about a month at a time).

I had the same exact settings and It seemed only to happen to me when I simulated more than 2 or three weeks at a time. It didnt seem to do it when I was only simulating a couple of games at a time.

# 68 tabarnes19_SDS @ 03/03/10 08:00 AM

I want to personally say thanks to Kolbe and the Show team. These guys go above and beyond. On release day they are on the forums and working hard to fix any and all minor bugs for us all. Since I have found this game in 2007 it has always been a day one purchase for the incredible game, but more importantly the community interaction.

Thank you boys!

# 69 EnigmaNemesis @ 03/03/10 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tabarnes19


	I want to personally say thanks to Kolbe and the Show team. These guys go above and beyond. On release day they are on the forums and working hard to fix any and all minor bugs for us all. Since I have found this game in 2007 it has always been a day one purchase for the incredible game, but more importantly the community interaction. Thank you boys!

Ditto!

# 70 cardsfan2222 @ 03/03/10 10:02 AM

I started a franchise with 30 team control, but I only handle things for the Cardinals. The out of town scoreboard has been completely blank for every game I've played, not even showing the teams that should be playing. When I check the days box score after the game, only the Cardinals game has been played until I sim through the day. Is there any way to do 30 team control and still get the out of town scoreboards to work?

# 71 gubunko @ 03/03/10 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rickmitchell22


	How is it that 2k and the Show offer different accesories and jersey combinations then? Sounds like an excuse to me.

You're talking about something different than a batting helmet. What I'm saying is that every uniform piece (jersey, pant, hat, helmet) has to be what is shown in the Guide. The ability to mix and match uniforms is not, and if 2k allows you to do that, that is allowed. SCEA can only have whatever batting helmet the Guide shows them that the Rangers are using, and the Guide shows the Rangers wearing a two-toned helmet.

# 72 slurpster03 @ 03/03/10 10:38 AM

First of all, thanks for the quick reaction. I played 2k9 last year and after all its blunders and lack of customer response I'm glad I switched to the show.

1. When PH for a pitcher, can't keep him as a defensive replacement. Bullpen menu tells you to go to Defensive Substitution to switch positions. When doing that you get an error that you can't substitute for the pitcher.

2. In Spring Training hit a Homer with Adrian Gonzalez (batting 4th) in the 1st, 445 ft, etc, and it came up under the score overlay...

Next time through the batting order, when Pablo Sandoval (batting 3rd) was up it read "Home run by Pablo sandoval, first of the spring, 445 feet"

After his at bat, Adrian came up and it read "Home run by adrian gonzalez, first of the spring 445 feet"

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# 73 santiagojd @ 03/03/10 11:02 AM

I'm trying to play the game but it keeps saying it needs to update to version 1.06 but everytime I try it, it says error occured. My internet connection is fine. Any ideas?

# 74 mva5580 @ 03/03/10 11:09 AM

The customer service here is astounding, wow. You have my respect, big time.

# 75 SDawg27 @ 03/03/10 11:25 AM

I've looked all over the place and can't seem to find anything on this, but I started up my Rangers franchise last night, and the Opening Day game which is scheduled for 1:05 PM was a 7:05 night game. I didn't have the time to look further in the schedule to see if any of the other day games had this glitch.

Just FYI.

# 76 cardsfan2222 @ 03/03/10 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDawg27


	I've looked all over the place and can't seem to find anything on this, but I started up my Rangers franchise last night, and the Opening Day game which is scheduled for 1:05 PM was a 7:05 night game. I didn't have the time to look further in the schedule to see if any of the other day games had this glitch. Just FYI.

My opening day game should have been at 1:05, but after scrolling through the stadium options, all the stadiums were set for a night game, and the game began at 7:05. I couldn't figure out how to change it without backing all the way out to the schedule page.

# 77 El_MaYiMbE @ 03/03/10 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan2222


	I started a franchise with 30 team control, but I only handle things for the Cardinals. The out of town scoreboard has been completely blank for every game I've played, not even showing the teams that should be playing. When I check the days box score after the game, only the Cardinals game has been played until I sim through the day. Is there any way to do 30 team control and still get the out of town scoreboards to work?

This isnt an issue, or a glitch it is your own doing. If you only control Cards why do you put urself as a user for all teams?

The games arent in out of town scoreboard because the game is "waiting" for you to play it, it cannot generate scores for games that have yet to be played. I understand they should be playing at that tim, but it would be unrealistic (from a technical stand point) for the the Yankees (example) to be up 1-0 when you (the user) has yet to play as them.

When you sim the game you opt to skip your turn as the other 28 teams and the game creates a score....

# 78 cardsfan2222 @ 03/03/10 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_MaYiMbE


	This isnt an issue, or a glitch it is your own doing. If you only control Cards why do you put urself as a user for all teams? The games arent in out of town scoreboard because the game is "waiting" for you to play it, it cannot generate scores for games that have yet to be played. I understand they should be playing at that tim, but it would be unrealistic (from a technical stand point) for the the Yankees (example) to be up 1-0 when you (the user) has yet to play as them. When you sim the game you opt to skip your turn as the other 28 teams and the game creates a score....

The reason I chose to be able to control all teams is so if they do something stupid or mess up their lineups, I can go fix it if I want. I don't control anything with them, I just want the option to. Last year you could play any game you wanted and it would still show the out of town scoreboard, so I thought it would do the same this year. It's very disappointing that you can't have 30 team control and still get the out of town scoreboard.

# 79 SDawg27 @ 03/03/10 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardsfan2222


	My opening day game should have been at 1:05, but after scrolling through the stadium options, all the stadiums were set for a night game, and the game began at 7:05. I couldn't figure out how to change it without backing all the way out to the schedule page.

I didn't realize you could change start times. Where exactly is that located?

# 80 Black59Razr @ 03/03/10 12:06 PM

Double Switch Glitch:

If you pass initial double switch screen, the game will no longer allow you to preform a double switch by switching a pitcher and a position player, so you can sub the pitcher for another position player.

It says something like "can not defensive switch a pitcher". So now your stuck taking out your pinch hitter. The Show 09 did not have this problem last year.

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