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MLB 12 The Show - Examples in Gameplay: Part 2

05:11 PM - February 29, 2012 by Steve_OS

These videos are examples in MLB 12 The Show gameplay, showcasing some of the little things that we will see. This is Part 2 of... Let's just say, there's more to come! If you want it...

If you missed Part 1, click here.

Video #5 - Example of Animation Urgency

Video #6 - Example of Playing a Player in a Position He Does Not Play

Video #7 - Example of Ball Physics and Base Runner Awareness

Video #8 - Example of Ball Rotation

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MLB 12 The Show Videos

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# 21 EmmdotFrisk @ 03/01/12 02:09 AM

I have some feedback for Russell and the Show Game Designers regarding video #7.

As a baserunner, we are tought to remain in foul territory before, during and shortly after the pitch when leading off from third.

As the pitcher goes through his windup, we are creeping towards homeplate, trying to time so that all of our weight is on our front foot as the catcher receives the pitch.

If it is taken or swung at and missed we then peek at the third baseman to see if he is at the bag. If he isn't we sag and stay with out lead. If he is at the bag, we then cross into fair territory and head back to the bag, so that we may obstruct the third baseman and potentially get hit by the snap throw.

In Video #7 the baserunner is on the foul line with his body facing the pitcher. He should be 3 to 5 feet behind the foul line with his chest facing the catcher but his hips facing the pitcher.

# 22 LastActionHero @ 03/01/12 02:15 AM

Urgency urgency urgency!
Loving that first video. Such a needed improvement!

# 23 JoeRyan33 @ 03/01/12 02:34 AM

Great idea. Good job, OS.

Love the hustle. Are we going to have a rating affecting that, so the Eckstein kind of guys can be distinguished from the Bobby Bonillas?

# 24 Joey @ 03/01/12 07:57 AM

Agree with Skyboxer. A middle IF should not have the exact defensive rating at 3B - the angles off the bat are different, the reaction time is different, and the spin of the ball is different. Does this mean they should muff every ball that comes their way? No. But SCEA didn't say that was the case, they only said they would take a ratings hit.

I guess you can never please everyone - first people complain that players playing out of position aren't penalized enough and now we're complaining because they are.

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	Fielding a ball at 3b is a totally different beast than fielding a ball in the middle. And like what was said earlier it wasn't exactly a routine ball.

# 25 nemesis04 @ 03/01/12 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by aliashecman


	I personally don't think these videos are all that great. I enjoy playing MLB 2K12 a million times more than The Show.

Thanks for joining OS today and letting us know that! You will be pink soon!

# 26 mhanson93 @ 03/01/12 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliashecman


	I personally don't think these videos are all that great. I enjoy playing MLB 2K12 a million times more than The Show.

Thanks for your insightful contribution, troll... **yawn**

# 27 mhanson93 @ 03/01/12 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Majingir


	#5 and 7 are real good(especially 5. I hated how the guys took forever to get a ball like that, most times I let up infield hits cause of it) Don't get #6 or 8 though.

I wasn't sure about #8 either. I watched it a few times and it looks like they were just showing how the spin (and trajectory) of the ball changes with each bounce on the grass (or the bat). Subtle, but cool nonetheless...

# 28 nemesis04 @ 03/01/12 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mhanson93


	I wasn't sure about #8 either. I watched it a few times and it looks like they were just showing how the spin (and trajectory) of the ball changes with each bounce on the grass (or the bat). Subtle, but cool nonetheless...

Correct, they are just showing you how the ball reacts when struck and when it makes contact with the surface how the spin changes. More or less showing you the ball has personality and it is not just a prefixed outcome.

# 29 jkra0512 @ 03/01/12 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliashecman


	I personally don't think these videos are all that great. I enjoy playing MLB 2K12 a million times more than The Show.

Must be blinded by the $1 million gimmick as your "million times better" claim. Go back to your part of the forum...

# 30 BlingBling19 @ 03/01/12 02:33 PM

No more cheap CPU bunt hits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 31 liberaluser @ 03/01/12 04:30 PM

Gotta give SCEA credit for actually going into the game's code and making changes that individually may seem subtle, but collectively add up to the most realistic feeling baseball game I have ever seen.

# 32 Battman @ 03/02/12 09:17 AM

@thevaliantx: maybe it is not in the game. But in this video i don't see much sidespin and therefore no reason for the ball to bounce off to the right. What I really like is that the ball loses the little spin it had after the first bounce.

# 33 nike31 @ 03/05/12 11:31 AM

just wondering if anyone knows or have any idea if the new playoff format for both league adding another wild card team this year were added already in the game or do we have to wait for a patch? i've heard 2k12 supported it already, dont know how true but, can't wait for the SHOW tomorrow...

# 34 EnigmaNemesis @ 03/05/12 11:38 AM

If they do add it, it will be in patch form. It is not in retail.

Nobody knew the details of it until this past week.

If 2K does have it at launch or close to it, I worry about what was sacrificed in development in other areas of the game to make a ton of "guess" scenarios to go into a franchise mode.

But I was under the impression they would patch it in later as well.

# 35 nike31 @ 03/05/12 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis


	If they do add it, it will be in patch form. It is not in retail. Nobody knew the details of it until this past week. If 2K does have it at launch or close to it, I worry about what was sacrificed in development in other areas of the game to make a ton of "guess" scenarios to go into a franchise mode. But I was under the impression they would patch it in later as well.

i thought so, thanks...

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