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MLB 12 The Show Videos - Zone Analog Batting and Pulse Pitching

03:11 PM - February 3, 2012 by thaSLAB

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Playstation.Blog has posted another MLB 12 The Show blog. This one features Zone Analog Batting and Pulse Pitching.

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	Zone Analog Batting is a by-product of our original Zone Batting hit mechanic and our most recent Analog Batting feature so we wanted to give users the best of both. From talking to our community, we found that some of our Zone Batting players weren�t using the Analog Batting because they couldn�t choose the zone they wanted to swing at. So, we decided to mix the two features and came up with ZAB (Zone Analog Batting). We went through many prototypes before we ended up with what we think may be the most realistic way to bat, ever, in a baseball game. Pulse Pitching spawned from our first ever pitching style for The Show, Classic Pitching. We like to keep the �classic� features around since we know there�s still a lot of people out there who use them. Pulse pitching is a more interactive and challenging way to pitch, combining both user skill and pitcher attributes that creates a unique way to deliver a pitch. There are five levels of Pulse Pitching, all the way from Rookie to Legend. The better pitchers will have a smaller pulse ring based on the command they have with that particular pitch. Alternatively, the worse command a pitcher has, the bigger the ring and the harder it is to hit your spots. It�s a really fun way to pitch, you may never go back to what you were using before!

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# 41 Zinger @ 02/03/12 11:49 PM

Two things I don't like about pulse pitching 1) That constant pulsing will probably give me an actual headache after a while 2) No control over pitch speed. I think the existing meter system is an elegant method of simulating pitching and I won't be changing.

As for the new zone analogue hitting, I speak as someone who can't even walk and chew gum at the same time, so I will definitely be sticking with the timing method.

# 42 CujoMatty @ 02/04/12 06:47 AM

Pulse pitching seems to be a more complex version of the pitching mechanic used by com2us in there 9innings baseball game for iPhone or iPad.

# 43 Solid-Hock @ 02/04/12 07:38 AM

I really want to see footage of Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay to see if their motions are improved. I absolutely hated Lee's motion last year.

# 44 Skyboxer @ 02/04/12 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zinger


	Two things I don't like about pulse pitching 1) That constant pulsing will probably give me an actual headache after a while 2) No control over pitch speed. I think the existing meter system is an elegant method of simulating pitching and I won't be changing. As for the new zone analogue hitting, I speak as someone who can't even walk and chew gum at the same time, so I will definitely be sticking with the timing method.

More than likely the longer you hold down the pitch button the "harder" the throw. That's my guess anyways.

# 45 jv35 @ 02/04/12 08:51 AM

Am I the only one that noticed that David Wright had a different style of helmet?

I wasn't that great with analog batting, but I'd atleast like to try ZAB, and Pulse Pitching, in spring training.

# 46 nemesis04 @ 02/04/12 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	More than likely the longer you hold down the pitch button the "harder" the throw. That's my guess anyways.

Currently there is no way to control speed in pulse pitching. May be incorporated in the future.

# 47 metsfan4life1 @ 02/04/12 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jv35


	Am I the only one that noticed that David Wright had a different style of helmet? I wasn't that great with analog batting, but I'd atleast like to try ZAB, and Pulse Pitching, in spring training.

I noticed that of course! But the problem is, no biggie of course as I'll change it, he doesn't wear that kind of helmet. It's very cool looking though. All the mets players have worn the same type of helmets since 2006. You can even check, the mets are the only team to have every single player wear the same helmet since 2006, when at the time, those were the new helmets that came out. I think it might be a mets policy.

# 48 Knight165 @ 02/04/12 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	More than likely the longer you hold down the pitch button the "harder" the throw. That's my guess anyways.

For pulse?...unfortunately not.(this is one thing I hope they change about it)
It's all ratings driven right now.
I don't know if there is any mechanism in place to factor in pitch count and base runner situation.

M.K.
Knight165

# 49 Knight165 @ 02/04/12 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	Currently there is no way to control speed in pulse pitching. May be incorporated in the future.

Whoops....I guess I should scroll through the thread further before answering!

M.K.
Knight165

# 50 rudyjuly2 @ 02/04/12 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	Currently there is no way to control speed in pulse pitching. May be incorporated in the future.

I don't mind this that much. Most of the time I'm maxing out my effort anyways.

# 51 nemesis04 @ 02/04/12 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I don't mind this that much. Most of the time I'm maxing out my effort anyways.

Its not that big of a deal but I can definitely see it being implemented for people who like to add a little "finesse" to their pitches.

# 52 ped3328 @ 02/04/12 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by metsfan4life1


	I noticed that of course! But the problem is, no biggie of course as I'll change it, he doesn't wear that kind of helmet. It's very cool looking though. All the mets players have worn the same type of helmets since 2006. You can even check, the mets are the only team to have every single player wear the same helmet since 2006, when at the time, those were the new helmets that came out. I think it might be a mets policy.

Speaking of helmet policy, I noticed that all the Tampa Rays hitters sport a shinny helmet. No tar � la Vladimir Guerrero, Jorge Posada and others. Perhaps that's a team policy as well. Looks neat...

# 53 ckarlic @ 02/04/12 10:35 AM

Man...they make ZAB seem so easy. I know it's not but I'll give it a try nonetheless

# 54 metsfan4life1 @ 02/04/12 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ped3328


	Speaking of helmet policy, I noticed that all the Tampa Rays hitters sport a shinny helmet. No tar � la Vladimir Guerrero, Jorge Posada and others. Perhaps that's a team policy as well. Looks neat...

Yeah, I mean no player on the mets since spring of 2006 has worn the older style helmets. So it has to be a policy. And in the game it's easy, because I automatically know which helmet to give all of our players. Teams like the phillies have only a few players that wear the newer style helmets. I like the style of the helmets the mets players wear.

# 55 nemesis04 @ 02/04/12 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ckarlic


	Man...they make ZAB seem so easy. I know it's not but I'll give it a try nonetheless

Its tough, I can't think of anyone who went solely with that hitting option through the course of the event.

# 56 seasprite @ 02/04/12 10:39 AM

Probably will stick with analog pitching since I love it so much, but I think I will like ZAB and try to adopt it.....it looks pretty challenging. I am noticing a ton of new little bits and pieces with the presentations and accessories. Tulo looks to have a new cleat that I havent seen before.

# 57 Knight165 @ 02/04/12 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by metsfan4life1


	Yeah, I mean no player on the mets since spring of 2006 has worn the older style helmets. So it has to be a policy. And in the game it's easy, because I automatically know which helmet to give all of our players. Teams like the phillies have only a few players that wear the newer style helmets. I like the style of the helmets the mets players wear.

That's not an older style helmet in that second video.
Doesn't he wear the "concussion helmet"?(not that giant Spaceballs one that he did wear a while.....a newer style)

M.K.
Knight165