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MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

11:42 AM - February 26, 2014 by csamuelsvt

PlayStation.Blog has posted their MLB 14 The Show developer blog which details quick counts and player lock features, which help complete games faster.

Other details not mentioned in the video are listed below.

Quick Counts and Player Lock are game options; they aren’t mandatory.
Quick Counts and Player Lock are available in all game modes except Road To The Show.
Player lock will allow you to play a full game in as little as 10 minutes.
With Quick Counts on, you will cut your game completion times in half if used in conjunction with the Fast Play presentation setting. Games can now be completed in as little as 30 minutes.
Realistic stats in Quick Counts have not been compromised. However, you may see a slight increase in strike outs and walks.
To customize your Player Lock experience, visit the Options page and access the RTTS Options.
Player Lock fielding uses fielder-perspective controls, so all bases are mapped opposite of non-Player Lock games (i.e. Square = First, X = Second, Circle = Third, Triangle = Home)

What are your thoughts on quick counts and player lock?

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# 41 ajblithe20 @ 02/26/14 02:12 PM

So I'm pretty sure this means I'm getting both versions. I'm beyond excited for baseball season, and I don't think I'd be able to wait a month (or a little longer) for video game baseball after real baseball begins.

Another thing I always look for in these blogs is to see the new batting stances for some players. Noticed that Pedroia has a nice one, Wil Myers as well.

# 42 El_Poopador @ 02/26/14 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	You cant do that either. Once its set, its set for the entire game.

well poop lol. all the more reason to have the option for both sides. either way i will be utilizing it. coupling quick counts with being able to carry over saves from year to year means i can actually create a true franchise that spans several years without having to sim a ton of games.

side question about the carrying over of saves (if anyone has any knowledge of how it will work): if i buy mlb 14 but decide to skip 15 for whatever reason can my save be used in mlb 16?

# 43 Curahee @ 02/26/14 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HustlinOwl


	looks like it pause at the Phillips/Cozart Double Play and look in upper right hand corner

Nope!

Still Yellow!

# 44 nemesis04 @ 02/26/14 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarke99


	Quick question, sorry if its been asked I don't have time to go through the threads this second, maybe Russell can let us know if its not covered, *Can we have quick counts for HITTING ONLY or do u have to turn it off and on all every inning or is it straight quick counts for a whole game as u go in and doesn't change till the games over?* I love the thought of this feature but mainly for batting any help would be great!

You cannot do one or the other it is both hitting and pitching. Also once you start the game in this mode you cannot turn it on and off during it.

# 45 thaSLAB @ 02/26/14 02:31 PM

A lot of good stuff in there for sure! The quick count display is new (but very welcomed). Glad to hear Aaron get some airtime!

But yeah...

Spoiler

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# 46 Kirby_SCEA @ 02/26/14 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bonannogiovanni


	Is analog throwing allowed in player lock fielding? if that's the case are base direction reversed too?

Yes and yes, but you do have access to all of the RTTS Options when Player Lock is enabled, so you can set base directions to not be reversed if you choose to do so.

# 47 Kirby_SCEA @ 02/26/14 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	While that was on the table when we were there in November(up to three players).....it looks as though they have decided on locking one player at a time. Also.....I thought they had the option to view the teammates AB's and on field plays or to have the plays simmed.....I hope that's in there as well. M.K. Knight165

As Knight believed, you do have the ability to set your RTTS Game Watch option to whatever you choose when using Player Lock. This means you can choose to watch every pitch of the game, only result plays, only fielding plays, etc. Of course, the default is Classic, which just simulates to your player's next appearance.

# 48 BSUFAN @ 02/26/14 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	As Knight believed, you do have the ability to set your RTTS Game Watch option to whatever you choose when using Player Lock. This means you can choose to watch every pitch of the game, only result plays, only fielding plays, etc. Of course, the default is Classic, which just simulates to your player's next appearance.

This is great, you guys are awesome !!!!

# 49 Kirby_SCEA @ 02/26/14 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	Nope! Still Yellow!

I'll pass this on to our stadium artist team, but that's the best I can do. I can't guarantee this will get addressed. They are working at a feverish pace right now, as we all are

Thanks for the heads up, though!

# 50 Knight165 @ 02/26/14 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	As Knight believed, you do have the ability to set your RTTS Game Watch option to whatever you choose when using Player Lock. This means you can choose to watch every pitch of the game, only result plays, only fielding plays, etc. Of course, the default is Classic, which just simulates to your player's next appearance.

Awesome and thank you!

Looks like I will indeed be creating an MLB level pitcher and locking in for the duration!

Hope all is well Kirby....I'm sure you and the crew are dying for your time off.
Enjoy it when you finally get it.

M.K.
Knight165

# 51 Curahee @ 02/26/14 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	I'll pass this on to our stadium artist team, but that's the best I can do. I can't guarantee this will get addressed.

Thanks Kirby. Thats all we can ask for.
I know its been mentioned every year.

I remember mentioning it back in MLB08(?)
When the Wrigley bullpens were reversed.

# 52 shaneomac @ 02/26/14 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	As Knight believed, you do have the ability to set your RTTS Game Watch option to whatever you choose when using Player Lock. This means you can choose to watch every pitch of the game, only result plays, only fielding plays, etc. Of course, the default is Classic, which just simulates to your player's next appearance.

So awesome. Thanks for clarifying.

# 53 Kirby_SCEA @ 02/26/14 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Awesome and thank you! Looks like I will indeed be creating an MLB level pitcher and locking in for the duration! Hope all is well Kirby....I'm sure you and the crew are dying for your time off. Enjoy it when you finally get it. M.K. Knight165

Thanks, Knight! Hope all is well with you too, and thank you for being so great about answering questions on these threads. Some of us try to sweep through them and answer questions when we can, but we're obviously incredibly busy right now, so it is so helpful to have you and the other CD guys responding to what you know.

Baseball is almost here, everyone! IRL and on PlayStation. Hang in there!

# 54 tabarnes19_SDS @ 02/26/14 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	Thanks, Knight! Hope all is well with you too, and thank you for being so great about answering questions on these threads. Some of us try to sweep through them and answer questions when we can, but we're obviously incredibly busy right now, so it is so helpful to have you and the other CD guys responding to what you know. Baseball is almost here, everyone! IRL and on PlayStation. Hang in there!

Can't wait for both!!

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# 55 Super Glock @ 02/26/14 03:41 PM

Quick Counts and Fast Play are going to be the PERFECT combo for me. Thanks SCEA!!!

# 56 Yanks22 @ 02/26/14 03:54 PM

That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

# 57 Curahee @ 02/26/14 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanks22


	That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

Hard to show footage of a game that isnt done yet!

# 58 hysteria499 @ 02/26/14 04:00 PM

Player lock looks to be pretty cool. The generated pitch count is awesome. I might actually take a Walk now instead of striking out haha!

# 59 MrOldboy @ 02/26/14 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanks22


	That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

Its a bit frustrating as someone waiting for the PS4 version, but since the PS3 version is out in a month its reasonable that they want to get it out there first. From a marketing perspective its completely understandable if you look at the two versions as two separate releases. I few weeks ago I would have thought that its because the game isn't in a state to show, but it was shown to the press already and it was said to look pretty good, granted they only got to see it for a short time.

# 60 jmaj315 @ 02/26/14 04:10 PM

That was awesome! Good to get a true feel for how quick counts will work. I'll probably use it in my offline franchise so i can get thru more games. But I sure do love playing a full game

Cant wait!

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