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Top Five Wishes for MLB 13: The Show

03:50 PM - October 16, 2012 by RaychelSnr

I think because it come out early in the year, MLB: The Show is often overlooked and/or underrated come “game of the year” voting time. The rapid fire releases of Madden, NHL, FIFA, and NBA games, not to mention this year’s late slate of racing titles, can overshadow a game that typically drops in the first quarter.

However, I think MLB: The Show is, and has been, the best virtual representation of a sport on the market today. Its quality and improvements aren’t necessarily flashy, but, like baseball itself, the game is full of nuances and details that make it a deep and strategic experience.

That said, it has never been perfect either. Gameplay issues, like too many comebackers to the pitcher, can mar the proceedings. The modes are deep, but not always accessible or exciting. Online has certainly been a mixed bag.

Assuming we all want these well-known quirks to be fixed, here are my top five wishes for MLB: The Show...either next year or next generation.

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# 221 MLB Bob @ 12/19/12 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander35


	I'm not saying it doesn't happen. But when it's 40 degrees come playoff time and you look in the dugout and the managers are wearing coats yet they have a bunch of sweat seeping through their hats it looks dumb.

Is this a top 5 request for you? Cause its never even entered my realm of displeasure in the game from it, but giver if you really believe in it.

# 222 JustinVerlander35 @ 12/19/12 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MLB Bob


	Is this a top 5 request for you? Cause its never even entered my realm of displeasure in the game from it, but giver if you really believe in it.

Which is why it's an INDIVIDUAL wish list.

# 223 MLB Bob @ 12/19/12 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander35


	Which is why it's an INDIVIDUAL wish list.

I missed that part where it said individual wishlist..like I said giver.

# 224 JustinVerlander35 @ 12/19/12 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MLB Bob


	I missed that part where it said individual wishlist..like I said giver.

So I suppose when the person made this thread for a wish list, everyone was supposed to have the same thing, right?

That's why they make these to hear different things from different points of view.

# 225 JustinVerlander35 @ 12/19/12 11:15 PM

Wanna add to my wish list...

I wish they would let you do something with the money you earn in RTTS. Like able to buy different kinds of gloves. I understand they can't use Nike or under armour, but it would be cool if you buy different designed gloves or signature bats that other players use.

Or you can use the money to buy skill points. Maybe add a few more hairstyles and facial things.

I don't know... I am done with my wish list now.

# 226 Knight165 @ 12/19/12 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander35


	Wanna add to my wish list... I wish they would let you do something with the money you earn in RTTS. Like able to buy different kinds of gloves. I understand they can't use Nike or under armour, but it would be cool if you buy different designed gloves or signature bats that other players use. Or you can use the money to buy skill points. Maybe add a few more hairstyles and facial things. I don't know... I am done with my wish list now.

You did pick out the one thing in my reply I was being facetious about.

M.K.
Knight165

# 227 MetalBeldo @ 12/21/12 04:03 AM

I would love an iphone app to earn training points, like NBA 2K

# 228 Jordan93 @ 12/22/12 04:50 AM

Bullpen and bench coach.
Pictures of the managers.

# 229 Scooter3 @ 12/23/12 03:17 AM

1) I want to create Casey Stengle and all the other historic Managers.

2) Today's Braves uniforms are very much like their Milwaukee Braves uniforms.
Please add a Blue and Red hat with an "M" and or "B" to the Braves hat collection.
( Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron would look good with their "M" or "B" Milwaukee Braves cap.) ASB offered a hat with a "B" on it. I thought that was cool.

3) Low cut stirrups and loose fitting sleeves cut just above the wrist.

4) An off-line choice to play with any number of teams in season or franchise. I would choose 16 teams. My verizon (air-card) wouldn't stay on-line long enough to finish a game half the time.

5) The Redlegs 1956 "cut sleeves" uniform with their red and white hats.

scooter...BigKlu...

# 230 marbury @ 12/25/12 05:22 AM

I would love to get a batting system similar to the PYS series from konami.

example:
Batting System PYS details

# 231 @legendm0de @ 12/27/12 01:07 PM

i just posted this at the MLB The Show forum and it actually adds up exactly to 5 so this post is very appropriate

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	guys they already have brand new commentary for '13. JSYK I personally don't think it's necessary to always go with 3. They should maybe give us an option for 2 or 3 but either way I think this years commentary is going to be good. Honestly for all the bashing (mine included), it was above decent in 2012 after looking back at it. Since, I'm posting I just want to repeat some of my most favorite request, out of the many I have made. Because I haven't seen some of them posted enough personally. We need expanded minor leagues. We don't have enough players to run our franchise at our disposal. Getting rid of AA guys is not always ideal, sometimes they're just there because not enough room in AAA or there are various reasons why. Also, the waiting list to play gets piled up very quickly, to see guys get in action. Improved statistics, we need to see much more out of the statistics/record keeping for franchise. Should include, all team history, injury history, all minor league history, transactional. All should be available in one swoop. Much Improved Impact Physics, fairly simple. Im going to post a video, to support my plea here. I want to see more wipeouts and collisions if it's called for. Fifa 13's model is one you should aspire to. NHL 13 is done pretty well also. I need to see impact anytime its necessary and it should result in injuries of all varieties. http://youtu.be/msaH9-3YRnE Last. I'll mention weather and I have more but I won't go any further than this. We need a weather 2.0 introduced, it would be great if we had dynamic weather oppurtunity like F1 2012. Where we get real temperatures and a rich variety of weather circumstances all throughout the season. But the bottom line is, our season needs to have the ability to be affected by weather. Whether we play in tough circumstances for a day or two because of T-storms or we are forced into a double header or a shortened game. For franchise mode this is something we need, because it's glaring and missing from the season experience. I can't leave this without mentioning, you guys need to put the retractable, closed roof versions in this game. We have gone far to long without it, and personally I'll now be dissapointed if 13' doesnt have it. I think there should be a way that this gets done. That is all, we're getting so close, I'm just looking forward to seeing whats new as I plan to invest so much time in this game

# 232 playball11 @ 01/01/13 04:44 PM

1.) Classic stadiums
2.) More classic stadiums
3.) More more classic stadiums
4.) More more more classic stadiums
5.) More more more more classic stadiums

*** I know I will never see this in The Show, however I am hopeful in the next
generation when Sony will have some competition!

# 233 thaSLAB @ 01/01/13 05:10 PM

I'm sure whether or not they have competition has zero to do with classic stadiums.

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# 234 seanjeezy @ 01/01/13 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by playball


	1.) Classic stadiums 2.) More classic stadiums 3.) More more classic stadiums 4.) More more more classic stadiums 5.) More more more more classic stadiums *** I know I will never see this in The Show, however I am hopeful in the next generation when Sony will have some competition!

Rustle up $100 million and you'll get your wish

# 235 Kryten @ 01/02/13 11:38 AM

1.) Pitching splits (i.e. Justin Masterson is awful against lefties but excellent against righties)
2.) Some sort of daily franchise that follows along with real life games. The rosters would be set to real life, but we determine the outcome of the game.
3.) Realistic pitches out of the box.
4.) Improved bullpen handling by the AI.
5.) Expansion teams

# 236 JohnnyRu31 @ 01/02/13 11:52 AM

[quote=Kryten
2.) Some sort of daily franchise that follows along with real life games. The rosters would be set to real life, but we determine the outcome of the game.
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Nba2k has something similar to your #2. You have the option if starting your association (franchise) at today's date. All standings and stats are 100% as they are in real life from your starting point

# 237 JohnnyRu31 @ 01/02/13 11:53 AM

1. Expansion mode
2. Better announcers
3. Expansion mode
4. Much better fielding
5. Some sort of expansion mode

# 238 MLB Bob @ 01/02/13 12:23 PM

I want major league strike zone as an option..where the strike zone is a fair bit smaller, not just umps calling a different strike zone. and dont even have pitchers change how they pitch now, just make the zone smaller. just as an option

# 239 CabreraMVP @ 01/02/13 03:47 PM

I want them to add variety to the pitchers after motions after the pitch. Every pitcher throws the ball, then steps in the same spot on the mound, waiting for the catcher to throw it back. After seeing the same thing 100 times, it begins to look a little unrealistic.

If they could have guys maybe walk a few steps toward the plate then recieve the ball, or play with their hat, adjust their glove, there's a milion things pitchers do after the pitch. They don't stand in the same spot, in the same exact position every time.

Same with the first basemen after an out. In the game, they catch the ball, then go into the same animation of pausing awkwardly, then tossing it to the second basemen. Add some variety or some flow to their animations when throwing around the horn.

# 240 g-burn @ 01/03/13 06:46 PM

1) Detailed career statistics on player cards in Franchise Mode (obp, slug, ops, strike outs, walks, SB, 2b, 3b, runs, etc). Highlight the statistics leaders too just like on real baseball cards.
2) Player resumes on player cards. I'd like to see a record of previous years award winners, previous leaders in statistical categories, championships, or all star selections. They could take it one step further and attach experience point values to each item on the resume which would help improve overall team performance. This could give AI a reason to sign or start veterans over freshly drafted prospects.
3) Loosely designate the type a hitter a player is supposed to be. For instance, a player that shows the skill set of a lead off hitter should continue to develop as a lead off hitter. Same with a number 2 hitter or a clean up hitter. Then have AI build teams and lineups based on a hitters role. This would prevent Mark Texiera from ever batting in the 2 hole!
4) Player ranking system. For both the pro's and the prospects. Maybe include 2 lists. One ranking talent and another ranking actual performance.
5) Ability to tinker with and build line ups during the offseason in Franchise Mode. This one is slightly nitpicky since I can do with pen and paper, but why should I? I find it easier to make my signings when I can see the holes in my line ups rather than holes in my 40 man rosters.

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