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How MLB 14 The Show RTTS Changes Are Bleeding Into Other Modes with New Screenshots

10:44 AM - March 14, 2014 by Steve_OS

Our friend Samit Sarkar over at Polygon has penned an excellent piece on the upcoming changes to MLB 14 The Show's Road to the Show Mode, which also includes some new screenshots.

Here are a few highlights:

You can play RTTS by restarting the career of an existing MLB athlete.
Also new this year is the Topps Amateur Showcase, which is three games to show MLB what you got.
You will have the option to 'go back to school' and develop your attributes more at the trade off of losing a year in your MLB career.
No more advancement goals within games, you'll be graded in a situational fashion.
Position players can finish games in under 10 minutes.

To read many more details about Road to the Show Mode be sure to check out the full article on Polygon.

What do you think of the changes to the mode this year?

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# 21 thaSLAB @ 03/14/14 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Berserker2020


	Now that they have revealed that you can model yourself after an MLB player, how many people choose Trout or Harper?

I'm guessing a lot lol. It's more than just attributes too, that are copied from the major leaguers.

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# 22 Berserker2020 @ 03/14/14 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thaSLAB


	I'm guessing a lot lol. It's more than just attributes too, that are copied from the major leaguers. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

I admit though that I will probably be one of those people in atleast one of my rtts. I would just use the ratings though and change everything else.

# 23 Kirby_SCEA @ 03/14/14 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10


	In the MLB, if you get drafted in high school, you have the choice to enter the minors or go to college. If you decide to go to college, you must stay for 3 years. It'll be interesting to see if they enforce that in the game.

Actually, if you get drafted out of high school, but then decide to go the junior college route, you can be drafted again the next year. Those rules have been taken into account in the design of going back to school. You must go to school for at least 3 years if you go to a university.

# 24 Kirby_SCEA @ 03/14/14 04:33 PM

Just so everyone knows, you can expect a lot more info on what's new and different in RTTS in an upcoming Developer Blog. Should be released very soon

# 25 RangersCruz @ 03/14/14 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby_SCEA


	Actually, if you get drafted out of high school, but then decide to go the junior college route, you can be drafted again the next year. Those rules have been taken into account in the design of going back to school. You must go to school for at least 3 years if you go to a university.

and this is all simmed right?

# 26 SilverBullet1929 @ 03/14/14 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	and this is all simmed right?

Aww come on, so no frat parties? I wanted to experience that one through the dynamic cameras!

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# 27 MrOldboy @ 03/14/14 05:45 PM

Just curious, haven't read most of the artivle or thread.

But, what is the benefit to choosing to not be drafted. Better attributes next try or simply just another shot at the games?

I'm assuming its just a trade of between

A) start out of HS with lower attributes, but more years technically to develop
B) head start on attributes, but less years technically to develop

# 28 MrOldboy @ 03/14/14 05:47 PM

Just curious, haven't read every word of the article or thread.

But, what is the benefit to choosing to not be drafted. Better attributes next try or simply just another shot at the games?

I'm assuming its just a trade off between

A) start out of HS with lower attributes, but more years technically to develop
B) head start on attributes, but less years technically to develop

I didn't see it mentioned if you start at AA regardless of age this time, is it possible to start at a higher level if you take the college route?

# 29 RangersCruz @ 03/14/14 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	Just curious, haven't read most of the artivle or thread. But, what is the benefit to choosing to not be drafted. Better attributes next try or simply just another shot at the games? I'm assuming its just a trade of between A) start out of HS with lower attributes, but more years technically to develop B) head start on attributes, but less years technically to develop

id go with A just because id prefer my player to be younger when he gets in the bigs

# 30 tom180 @ 03/14/14 07:47 PM

I wonder if they'll include the SCG?

# 31 MrOldboy @ 03/14/14 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	id go with A just because id prefer my player to be younger when he gets in the bigs

I have no idea how the system works, but it could make sense for it maybe to be there to give a bit of a speed up to the RTTS timeframe. Since theoretically a player out of college can be MLB ready before a HS player. I doubt the game would give that much of a boost to the college player so you could still catch up on the three year advantage in age if you start out of HS. You can usually make the MLB in 2-3 years in RTTS from AA. Unless maybe out of HS you start on the bench in AA like past years and college players start in the lineup. Still wouldn't make up for the age gap though.

# 32 Factzzz @ 03/14/14 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	I have no idea how the system works, but it could make sense for it maybe to be there to give a bit of a speed up to the RTTS timeframe. Since theoretically a player out of college can be MLB ready before a HS player. I doubt the game would give that much of a boost to the college player so you could still catch up on the three year advantage in age if you start out of HS. You can usually make the MLB in 2-3 years in RTTS from AA. Unless maybe out of HS you start on the bench in AA like past years and college players start in the lineup. Still wouldn't make up for the age gap though.

Last year i made it to the Show at the end of my first year as an 18 year old pitcher, and was starting the next year at 19. So it'll be interesting to see how this effects things like that. I actually like it though.

# 33 MrOldboy @ 03/15/14 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Last year i made it to the Show at the end of my first year as an 18 year old pitcher, and was starting the next year at 19. So it'll be interesting to see how this effects things like that. I actually like it though.

Even when I develop my players really fast I can sometimes not make it to the MLB despite being an 80+ player for a year+ . If a guy is having a monster year in the minors and is MLB ready typically a team will find a place for him.

Its something I hope in the future there are options for less control over your destiny. If a player has an MLB ready bat they'll figure out a way to utilize him. So for instance if my RTTS player was mimicking Javier Baez it would be awesome if at some point you have a meeting with the GM and they let you know that they feel you are blocked at SS for the near future and are moving you to 3B. It can be an option, but I'd actually like the challenge of being forced by the organization to follow certain development paths like a real prospect would.

# 34 Teigh Cubs Teigh @ 03/15/14 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	So for instance if my RTTS player was mimicking Javier Baez it would be awesome if at some point you have a meeting with the GM and they let you know that they feel you are blocked at SS for the near future and are moving you to 3B. It can be an option, but I'd actually like the challenge of being forced by the organization to follow certain development paths like a real prospect would.

I would love that as well. It would add some realism to it. Plenty of prospects are forced into a position change when they come up and it would be interesting to see that implemented.

One thing I'm wondering about, can you still choose what team you get put on? I sometimes enjoy making myself a pitcher with the Cubs and wonder if that is still a possibility or if I have to take my chances with the draft.

# 35 riotmonster @ 03/15/14 05:10 AM

Thank god advancement goals are gone. And the interactions may actually work now. Sweet.

Broadcast mode should be back, and hopefully my reigning MVPs don't go unsigned after a few years in every RTTS I play.

# 36 hysteria499 @ 03/15/14 10:31 AM

Can't wait to see some video on this. I know its been said its coming soon. RTTS is pretty much the feature I play in the show. And it is so great seeing that they don't forget about this mode like other games tend to do. *coughs* Madden *coughs* Its great to see that they strive to improve every year. Not just on this mode but the other modes as well. The new feature how you can base your player after a big league player. Or even go to college and the rookie show case like feature is something we have been asking for. And it seems like they have delivered. Every year SCEA makes a believer out of me so I buy this game year in and year out. I will continue to do so for as long as they make the game. Thanks for not forgetting the people who play and making such great games. I am so hyped for this to come out I smile every time I check in for new features.

# 37 24 @ 03/15/14 11:47 AM

So I could take Derek Jeter for example and play with him from the start of his career again? Sounds amazing!

# 38 aukevin @ 03/15/14 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 24


	So I could take Derek Jeter for example and play with him from the start of his career again? Sounds amazing!

Modeled after him, not really Jeter. There will still be a real Jeter as well I think.

It would be nice if there was an option to remove the person you patterned off of from the roster.

# 39 hysteria499 @ 03/15/14 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 24


	So I could take Derek Jeter for example and play with him from the start of his career again? Sounds amazing!

from the way it sounds its your character modeled after him. he can look like him same equipment and batting stance etc.

# 40 MLB Bob @ 03/16/14 12:27 AM

Im looking forward to this mode a lot. Favorite part of MLBTS along with a fictional franchise. And looking forward to player lock in my new fictional franchise as well. This sounds very exciting.

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