03:08 PM - February 11, 2011 by boomhauertjs
Jon Robinson has just posted an article on the My Player and Franchise Mode improvements for MLB 2K11.
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MLB 2K11 News Post
03:08 PM - February 11, 2011 by boomhauertjsJon Robinson has just posted an article on the My Player and Franchise Mode improvements for MLB 2K11.
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# 21
Mercury112491 @ 02/11/11 05:18 PM
Sounds like they've taken a lot of the ideas from the NBA series and put them in here.
I'm with everyone on the concern of the pitch counts. In the future I'd love to see a game recognize the difference between a 3-2 bases empty pitch and a 3-2 bases loaded pitch. With the latter taking up more stamina to throw just like in real life. Some pitchers can throw 120 pitches with no problem if they haven't been in trouble during the game while others can't go over 85-90 if they've been pitching high pressure the whole time.
I'm with everyone on the concern of the pitch counts. In the future I'd love to see a game recognize the difference between a 3-2 bases empty pitch and a 3-2 bases loaded pitch. With the latter taking up more stamina to throw just like in real life. Some pitchers can throw 120 pitches with no problem if they haven't been in trouble during the game while others can't go over 85-90 if they've been pitching high pressure the whole time.
I just hate how much wrong doing they admitted to in last year's series. No telling what they're doing this time that they will tell us about in the next series.
Good news on injuries and player progression, but not much there in terms of actually running the franchise.
Is the free agent process fixed?
Are contracts more realistic?
Ugh.
Is the free agent process fixed?
Are contracts more realistic?
Ugh.
# 24
anchorsteamer @ 02/11/11 05:40 PM
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So far, the new stuff sounds great!
I have no problem with just showing pitch counts and the range they should be in. That will give you a very good idea of how tired a pitcher is.
I was hoping for some more info. One of the biggest things I want to hear about is sliders. What was added to the game? I don't care if the game plays arcade like on default (too many HRs, too accurate pitchers, whatever) as long as I can tweak the game to suit what I want. 2K10 had a very poor selection of sliders. I want pitch accuracy, cpu batter aggression and tons of defensive sliders. I'd love to get more info on that.
They talked about franchise mode but what about fatigue in franchise? Last year your DH got really tired just swinging a bat. A pinch hitter with one at bat in the game got a full game's fatigue. Playing a short season had fatigue all messed up and nobody got tired due to all the days off.
I was hoping for some more info. One of the biggest things I want to hear about is sliders. What was added to the game? I don't care if the game plays arcade like on default (too many HRs, too accurate pitchers, whatever) as long as I can tweak the game to suit what I want. 2K10 had a very poor selection of sliders. I want pitch accuracy, cpu batter aggression and tons of defensive sliders. I'd love to get more info on that.
They talked about franchise mode but what about fatigue in franchise? Last year your DH got really tired just swinging a bat. A pinch hitter with one at bat in the game got a full game's fatigue. Playing a short season had fatigue all messed up and nobody got tired due to all the days off.
Has anyone here read the preview on game-informer the magazine? in it it talks about how it is important for the user to keep the pitcher within the range of pitches, because if you don't then what will start to happen is that your starter may not be at 100% for the next game. so if you are pitching with Tim Lincecum and your range is between 90 and 110 pitches and lets say you pitch 120 he may only be at 80% or 70% for his next start. and that's the importance of the pitch count.
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That sucked last year as you always knew to react, hopefully it's fixed and you can be on for every batter like a real game.
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I'm more intrigued by the fielding ratings than anything else. If it works as advertised I'll be very happy. In too may baseball games it didn't seem to matter who was in the field as they all seemed to have the same fielding ability. Hope it lives up to the hype.
One thing I'd like to see is video footage of actual gameplay from camera angles you'd use while playing. The closeup stuff is okay, but I'd like to see it from camera perspectives we'd use. I'm definately buying the "other game" but looks like 2K may very well get my money too. Time will tell
One thing I'd like to see is video footage of actual gameplay from camera angles you'd use while playing. The closeup stuff is okay, but I'd like to see it from camera perspectives we'd use. I'm definately buying the "other game" but looks like 2K may very well get my money too. Time will tell
Wow i like everything i read, if everything they said works how its suppose to (pitch count, fielding, injuries, progression) I will be very excited to play this game for a season/franchise.
Good article overall, but there's still a few things that I'd like to see addressed. Pitch accuracy and sliders are big things for me.
Hopefully we'll get some in-game footage soon so we can see the new fielding animations at work.
Hopefully we'll get some in-game footage soon so we can see the new fielding animations at work.
This is what I needed to read about in weeks from 2K, LOVE these new improvements.
It seems this game is getting really deep into the personality of baseball. It's much more involving when you have to make calculated decisions that can have multiple affects within your game. 2K seem to be giving the game a much bigger role play feel. Most sports games Franchise modes are quite limiting in regards to the actual decisions you can make. It looks like MLB 2K might be changing that.
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# 37
Yeah...THAT Guy @ 02/12/11 04:58 PM
This all sounds good, but I still want to know about simulated stats and pitch accuracy.
Last year when you simulated almost nobody hit .300 and elite pitchers would go 12-12 almost on a year to year basis.
And I definitely want pitch accuracy to matter so that some guys are wild and some are not. Maybe if a pitcher is on a hot streak they can locate their pitches better but a guy on a cold streak might have trouble hitting his spots.
Last year when you simulated almost nobody hit .300 and elite pitchers would go 12-12 almost on a year to year basis.
And I definitely want pitch accuracy to matter so that some guys are wild and some are not. Maybe if a pitcher is on a hot streak they can locate their pitches better but a guy on a cold streak might have trouble hitting his spots.
# 38
CincinnatiRedlegs @ 02/12/11 06:30 PM
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Back on topic, I'm really looking forward to this game. The improvements sound nice.
# 39
SoxFan01605 @ 02/12/11 07:05 PM
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Some people have proven they can't handle comparisons without either attacking or getting defensive, so it was nixed for all of us. That's why nobody answered your question, because it can't really be answered without making such comparisons.
To try to answer your question in general terms though, I don't think anyone can tell you for sure as the games offer two different experiences. It's really best to rent them on release, try them out and see how each one suits your preference.
Or if rentals don't work for you, play the demos for each game from the one of the last couple years (the general feel of the game, in terms of style, will be close enough) and see which style suits you better and then weigh in the new features for 2011 and see if they sway you.
# 40
SportsCenter23 @ 02/12/11 09:16 PM
I can't wait for this game to come out. I just hope they also fixed Free Agency in the offseason. It was really annoying to have the best player every year in FA being in the high 70's.
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