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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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# 101 Curahee @ 02/26/14 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	It's always on. Before we added the osd everyone complained they didn't like looking up at the scorebug for every batter.

Before SCEA added OSD to MLB, everyone would B&C & now theyre just OCD!

# 102 Knight165 @ 02/26/14 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aukevin


	Thanks. I totally get the need for the display, I would forget too. But I guess I was thinking 100 games down the line I wouldn't need it. I'll probably agree with you guys once i get my hands in it (in May!). Just wondering what your thoughts were on hiding it or minimizing it.

Yes....that's why I would love to be able to hide it as well......
First dozen games...I'll be like..."oh ****....it was 1-2!"
After that I'd remember.

M.K.
Knight165

# 103 Factzzz @ 02/27/14 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	I'm a bit confused about this issue can you elaborate on this more please?

The issue was when you played RTTS on result pitch (for both fielding, and watching your teams at bats) the pitch counts were not counting properly. I think it was only counting the pitches you saw. Pitch counts in the 7th inning were like 36 and things like that.

# 104 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 02/27/14 04:53 AM

After seeing the video I was already impressed with the graphics and feature enhancements to the PS3 version and then I remember that there's still a PS4 version to come

We are SPOILED

# 105 Aggies7 @ 02/27/14 06:52 AM

Looks good can't wait. Only wish they would've shown PS4 footage. But I will take what I can get.

# 106 seasprite @ 02/27/14 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 32


	Quick counts! Yes please! Now I'll be able to play more than 1 season.

Will really be great for those who are wanting to play multiple seasons with online franchise. Not sure how long you could play through it everyone was playing full games. Im excited about this feature coupled with the online franchise.

# 107 seasprite @ 02/27/14 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aggies7


	Looks good can't wait. Only wish they would've shown PS4 footage. But I will take what I can get.

I just watch the videos and imagine the graphical awesomeness that I know the PS4 version will bring

# 108 nemesis04 @ 02/27/14 09:44 AM

I just want baseball really bad, bring on the PS3 version!

# 109 Aggies7 @ 02/27/14 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	I just want baseball really bad, bring on the PS3 version!

I agree. It's going to feel weird waiting this long for The Show.

# 110 SickDL @ 02/27/14 11:08 AM

Quick counts is great. Gonne be way easier to play multiple seasons. Most of the time I got stuck in the middle.
Im waiting for the ps4 version though

# 111 Heroesandvillains @ 02/27/14 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EgyptianDynasty


	Seems like there is a trend where pitchers can pitch long into games and give up no runs and minimal hits. Is this more of a result of the quality of the individual pitchers? (C. Lee, F. Herndandez) The second games pitchers could hardly be described as elite yet still they put up pretty impressive numbers. Would it be safe to say MLB 14 will favor the pitchers more so than hitters or Russell is just a fantastic pitcher?

It seems nothing can satiate anybody lately!

2 games = 2 games.

2 games does not = trend.

I'm sure he'll post more. Let's ease up a little bit.

# 112 ShowTyme15 @ 02/27/14 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	It seems nothing can satiate anybody lately! 2 games = 2 games. 2 games does not = trend. I'm sure he'll post more. Let's ease up a little bit.

Seems to be a common theme around here. There's always someone who wont be happy and has something to say now matter what.

# 113 SVCbearcat10 @ 02/27/14 11:47 AM

This game can't come soon enough! Being a Braves fan living in the DC area, I got an extra present of the Nats home opener being against the Braves. Got my ticket and got the day off. Nothing better than watching a baseball game mid-afternoon with a beer in hand when you'd be working otherwise. Friday game to boot, so 3 day weekend!

The only thing that would make it better is if I owned a PS3 and could play the show that day too. After the game, my impatience for the PS4 will go into overdrive! Seeing new info and vids are so sweet and yet so cruel because of the wait.

# 114 Tweeg @ 02/27/14 11:47 AM

The camera view on that HR @ 2:00

Is that the dynamic cam, or the player lock cam?

# 115 nemesis04 @ 02/27/14 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	It seems nothing can satiate anybody lately! 2 games = 2 games. 2 games does not = trend. I'm sure he'll post more. Let's ease up a little bit.

I thought on OS you only had to play 1 game to prove something as fact or trend. I have been fooled!

# 116 BSUFAN @ 02/27/14 11:54 AM

Debbie lives here in OS and we can always be assured that she will comment in these threads daily

# 117 Curahee @ 02/27/14 11:55 AM

@ people complaining about a setting they dont have to use!

Options people. Options! Its what makes this baseball game better than any other.

# 118 tnixen @ 02/27/14 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	@ people complaining about a setting they dont have to use! Options people. Options! Its what makes this baseball game better than any other.

100% agree!!

And the more options the better

Like for example I would love an option to allow the scorebug always showing even after the ball is hit

# 119 Armor and Sword @ 02/27/14 12:02 PM

I am in serious hype mode now. First of all the new dynamic cameras are freaking awesome!!!

Quick counts will be great when I know I have basically 30 minutes to play.....now I am not going to use it that often....but I love...love I have that option now.

I am stoked about RTTS.....I have never deep dived into this mode...but since we will be waiting for OSFM for a month or so on the PS3.....it's a great chance to get a RTTS going.

I am very eager to hear/see about the catcher enhancements, franchise enhancements (logic, assistant GM) and the improved CPU batter swinging out of thr strike zone enhancements.

MLB 14 will go down as the best yet......this team has never failed me!

# 120 econoodle @ 02/27/14 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	100# agree!! And the more options the better Like for example I would love an option to allow the scorebug always showing even after the ball is hit

that is until it gets in the way of a ball rolling in the corner and you lose sight of it.
lol

love the new tile menus. been clamoring for that or a while now.
glad to see the 2k batting cam make its debut here. you can see more o the beautiful stadiums that way.

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