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Now that the game is released to all, this is the place to post your impressions.

As a reminder, this is not a thread for questions. Please use the MLB 13 The Show Q&A thread for that.

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# 461 thaSLAB @ 03/11/13 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by slthree
I know its a small thing but I hate that the cpu defensive alignment is always the same.

Click in on right stick, survey the field, and its always straight away at the exact same depth, never changes
Definitely not the case... simply take an at-bat with Carl Crawford or Prince Fielder. The CPU absolutely employs extreme defensive positioning against them. It even changes if someone is in base in front of them.


-- Sent from the Future...
 
# 462 slthree @ 03/11/13 09:59 PM
Just for clarification, I'm primarily referring to the outfield and I'm referring to the cpu defense.

If everyone who has the game (since we all use different teams we could test a lot of hitters) could check the cpu outfield alignment please?

I have not seen any alignment but straight away and regular depth.

It is not a big deal. It only slightly takes away from the immersion. Obviously, I still love the game.
 
# 463 slthree @ 03/11/13 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thaSLAB
Definitely not the case... simply take an at-bat with Carl Crawford or Prince Fielder. The CPU absolutely employs extreme defensive positioning against them. It even changes if someone is in base in front of them.


-- Sent from the Future...
Strange. I used Fielder today and did not notice any change. But, its possible I didn't click for him. When I get my TV back from the women watching The Bachelor, I'll check again.

This would be great if you are right but outfielders should be aligning for more than just a couple of big name stars.
 
# 464 nemesis04 @ 03/11/13 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by slthree
Strange. I used Fielder today and did not notice any change. But, its possible I didn't click for him. When I get my TV back from the women watching The Bachelor, I'll check again.

This would be great if you are right but outfielders should be aligning for more than just a couple of big name stars.
The next step with the push/pull player hitting set up is to have the fielders adjust accordingly. So we should be seeing it in the future versions.
 
# 465 slthree @ 03/11/13 10:09 PM
Don't know if this is on purpose or just coincidence but I've had Johnson (Orioles) shut me down 3 times over the past 2 days. Today it was me as the Tigers he shut the door on.

Over the weekend, it was the Reds and the Blue Jays. Anyway thats not the point.

The point is that in all 3 of those saves he didn't strike me out. Like in real life, he pitched to contact and induced wek grounders and a couple of pop outs.

It was very cool to experience, even if it was only coincidence.
 
# 466 thaSLAB @ 03/11/13 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by slthree
Strange. I used Fielder today and did not notice any change. But, its possible I didn't click for him. When I get my TV back from the women watching The Bachelor, I'll check again.

This would be great if you are right but outfielders should be aligning for more than just a couple of big name stars.
Just for you. I started a quick exhibition game Detroit (me) vs. SF (CPU)... Fast forwarded to Fielder's at-bat - that is the shortstop on the right of 2B. And the CF is playing deep, and shaded toward right.



-- Sent from the Future...
 
# 467 slthree @ 03/11/13 10:29 PM
Slab, thanks for that pic. That is awesome to see.

Can't wait to wrestle my TV back and check it.

Lord, this is killing me. Its not enough to see the final rose. Now we have to watch the live after show
 
# 468 meatmets @ 03/11/13 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by slthree
Slab, thanks for that pic. That is awesome to see.

Can't wait to wrestle my TV back and check it.

Lord, this is killing me. Its not enough to see the final rose. Now we have to watch the live after show
LOL

I think you need another TV
 
# 469 slthree @ 03/11/13 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by meatmets
LOL

I think you need another TV
With another PS3!

Now, my daughter is tearing it up on Uncharted so unless I stay up very late I'm not playing tonight
 
# 470 RGmoney @ 03/11/13 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by slthree
With another PS3!

Now, my daughter is tearing it up on Uncharted so unless I stay up very late I'm not playing tonight
Don't get too upset with her... Uncharted is a great trilogy.
 
# 471 slthree @ 03/11/13 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RGmoney
Don't get too upset with her... Uncharted is a great trilogy.
Ur not kidding man. We're all addicted. Both my kids are elite in online deathmatch. I'm good for anything from 5 to 13 kills. They're usually around 14+

But I'm dying right now, especially after slab posted that pic. Gotta play
 
# 472 Cavicchi @ 03/11/13 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by thaSLAB
Definitely not the case... simply take an at-bat with Carl Crawford or Prince Fielder. The CPU absolutely employs extreme defensive positioning against them. It even changes if someone is in base in front of them.


-- Sent from the Future...
How about Carlos Gonzalez? I know it didn't put a shift on him versus a RHP. CPU puts a shift on Adrian Gonzalez against RHP.
 
# 473 slthree @ 03/12/13 01:17 AM
Well, Prince Fielder has batted twice and the defense has not budged, not the infield, not the outfield.

In fact, the Orioles outfield defensive alignment is the same depth for every player in the Tiger lineup.

The only fielder who has moved at all is Adam Jones in CF. For righties, he's shaded a tep or 2 to the left of center. For lefties, a step or 2 to the right.

I saw slab's pic but I cant duplicate it.

I have pics that I took as screenshots on the PS3. Someone direct me and I'll post here.

Anyway, its not a gamebreaker. Just annoying.
 
# 474 RoyalBoyle78 @ 03/12/13 02:32 AM
I started using pulse pitching with API on and man am I'm really enjoin it this way, I'm also using pure analog hitting and hitting using broadcast cam and I'm getting so much better at it, enjoying the hell outta the game , like a true broadcast every game now.

sent from DNA
 
# 475 RandyBass @ 03/12/13 05:29 AM
One thing is for sure, these forums are friggin' awful. Don't know what has happened the past 3-4 years or so, but reading through some of the threads here is painful, almost frightening. What once was useful, now is sad and decrepit.
 
# 476 LastActionHero @ 03/12/13 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyBass
One thing is for sure, these forums are friggin' awful. Don't know what has happened the past 3-4 years or so, but reading through some of the threads here is painful, almost frightening. What once was useful, now is sad and decrepit.
Every year it's this way the first few weeks after the game is released.

It will settle down eventually
 
# 477 Kernel Pie @ 03/12/13 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by slthree
Well, Prince Fielder has batted twice and the defense has not budged, not the infield, not the outfield.

In fact, the Orioles outfield defensive alignment is the same depth for every player in the Tiger lineup.

The only fielder who has moved at all is Adam Jones in CF. For righties, he's shaded a tep or 2 to the left of center. For lefties, a step or 2 to the right.

I saw slab's pic but I cant duplicate it.

I have pics that I took as screenshots on the PS3. Someone direct me and I'll post here.

Anyway, its not a gamebreaker. Just annoying.
Just started a game Tigers-Giants, with the cpu controlling the Giants. I put Fielder leadoff, and the cpu went to the extreme right shift in both the infield and outfield. Not sure why you're not seeing that.
 
# 478 tabarnes19_SDS @ 03/12/13 07:24 AM
Maybe he has defensive alignment set to manual?
 
# 479 xunleashed @ 03/12/13 08:57 AM
So let me first start off by saying that I have never play a game of MLB The Show until this year....I have been one of the unlucky ones to be stuck with the garbage that is MLB 2K for years.

Last night, I decide to start off my franchise with the Yanks. My first game is Lester vs. CC and I know that it is going to be a pitching battle. Through the first 5 innings, there is only one hit in the game, and CC has racked up 7 strikeouts.

I go down 4-1 after the Sox knock in a run and Pedroia hits a bomb to right field (due to a POOR pitch on my behalf that left a changeup right down the pipe).

My sole run so far; a Jeter homer that rang off the foul pole. As the innings move on, I can tell that Lester is starting to get tired. His pitches are slowing down and aren't moving as much. In the eigth inning, I end up getting a couple of runners on, and after an 8-pitch at bat, Tex sends one to right field that ties the game. I take CC out, finishing the game with 12K's and bring Joba in to hold down the fort in the ninth inning (yes, I did). In the bottom of the tenth, Jeter cracks a solo shot, opposite field to end the game.

I haven't been excited to actually finish a game, let alone the first game of the season in ANY sports game, in a LONG LONG time.

Everything about this game is absolutely amazing. From the players reactions, the sounds, presentation and the gameplay. Spot on. How could I be missing something so great, for so many years.
 
# 480 woody2goody @ 03/12/13 09:19 AM
There is at least one moment in every game that gives you that feeling when playing The Show, I think you made a good decision!
 


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