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MLB 15 The Show Wishlist, Ours and Yours

10:54 AM - November 6, 2014 by RaychelSnr

MLB 15 The Show is surely well on its way to being delivered to gamers next Spring, but that doesn’t mean we can’t add our own input on what we’d like to see in next year’s game.

In many cases, MLB 14 The Show was a pretty well executed game with a few notable flaws that held it back from true greatness. The shortlist of fixes for next year seem obvious, but there are also several gameplay issues we would love to see tidied up before next spring.

Here’s what we’d like to see fixed heading into next year:

Online Play - Because this just has to work next year doesn’t it? This year was closer than ever, but it still wasn’t a great experience by any means.
Commentary - The current commentary team isn’t bad, just stale — and their lines are repeating a bit too often for our tastes. Replacing the current guys is one option, having them add a lot more lines is another one.
Better Management In Franchise Mode - The franchise mode is great, but there are a few items missing I really wish were there. Depth charts is one, but also better feedback on what you are doing as you do it. The experience is fine if you are a baseball savvy guy, but if you don’t know much about how the roster rules work in baseball you will almost certainly be lost guaranteed.
More accuracy in stadiums, jerseys, etc. - The Show on PS3 was always above and beyond on the little things. Nowadays, it seems to be right with the rest of the pack on many of those little things, so another leap in attention to detail would be amazing.
All of those gameplay enhancements - You can list what you’d love to see in the comments. Things like even more fielding animations, more hit variety, etc. These are all no brainers and should be in each new game, but it doesn’t hurt to demand it.
Bonus: Create-A-Stadium. Seriously, I’m a ballpark junkie and I know I’m not the only one. Giving users the ability to create custom stadiums, especially with enough options to recreate many past great ballparks (or build a new ballpark for your franchise) would be an amazing addition we’ve not really ever seen in a baseball game.

What do you want to see in MLB 15 The Show?

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# 81 Sco291 @ 11/10/14 05:25 PM

In addition, I would like to see the return of an actual playercard where their picture is on the front, then you press triangle to see the back. Seeing their real pictures....i dont know, it just makes me feel happy lol.

Also, bring back the newspaper or online article.....immersion was taken out of the game , bring it back!!

# 82 LastActionHero @ 11/10/14 05:51 PM

Hahaha best rant ever.

# 83 Perfect Zero @ 11/10/14 07:55 PM

Guys, MLB can take issue with SCEA for anything they do in the game. The MLB Style Guide is there to protect the image of the individual teams. If MLB wants a developer to follow the Style Guide, then that's what SCEA will have to do.

You're probably right that nobody will recognize a breach of contract. SCEA however has made it clear that they won't skirt the law or raise any issues. That's why the dalmation in Atlanta is always a big issue.

Again, if anybody has a grave issue with what's in the game, contact the team. They are the ones that have to change it.

# 84 redsox4evur @ 11/10/14 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Zero


	Guys, MLB can take issue with SCEA for anything they do in the game. The MLB Style Guide is there to protect the image of the individual teams. If MLB wants a developer to follow the Style Guide, then that's what SCEA will have to do. You're probably right that nobody will recognize a breach of contract. SCEA however has made it clear that they won't skirt the law or raise any issues. That's why the dalmation in Atlanta is always a big issue. Again, if anybody has a grave issue with what's in the game, contact the team. They are the ones that have to change it.

Thank you that's exactly what I was saying...

# 85 Tgar05 @ 11/10/14 08:28 PM

I don't want much. I would just like a simpler salary cap method. I want to be able to know how much I have and freely use it accordingly. I never quite know what I have and can never spend the way I anticipate unless I use big market team or turn cap off all together. I know there are all kinds of how too's on the topic in the forums. But I don't think I should have to research it to use it. Anyone else have this struggle? The game is great

# 86 Turbojugend @ 11/10/14 08:51 PM

Is it wrong that I want to read more rants about defying the style guide?

# 87 Knight165 @ 11/10/14 09:03 PM

The only thing more boring than the Style Guide itself....is complaints about companies having to adhere to it.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Ho Hum...pass me another fried onion please.

M.K.
Knight165

# 88 ShowTyme15 @ 11/10/14 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight165


	The only thing more boring than the Style Guide itself....is complaints about companies having to adhere to it. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Ho Hum...pass me another fried onion please. M.K. Knight165

Same thing different day as usual.

# 89 RedMeansGo2006 @ 11/10/14 09:47 PM

Well, in fairness, it does feel a bit frustrating that this has been going on for years, and no one has taken any measures to correct such a mistake, when it seems like it wouldn't take much effort.

On that note, what's stopping The Show from approaching MLB and say, "Hey, since what's in the Style Guide is clearly not what the team wears, can we just put in what they actually wear?" Are they really that afraid that MLB is going to flip out and say they can't make the game anymore just because they asked? Have they already asked, and MLB said no? Has this even been confirmed? And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why I advocated the idea of the jersey creator.

# 90 PitholeCreek @ 11/10/14 09:55 PM

It's unfortunate that the style guide isn't publicly available. If SCEA's contract with MLB states that it must follow the style guide, I can accept that. The problem is that SCEA isn't perfect, and some of the uniform errors people complain about are bound to be oversights by SCEA's graphics team rather than issues with the style guide. I'm not knocking the graphics team -- I'm just recognizing that they're only human and they make mistakes like everyone else. It would just be nice to be able to distinguish between the mistakes that are fixable and those that are MLB's fault and therefore unfixable.

# 91 BULLKID @ 11/10/14 11:04 PM

As mention earlier Mlb 15 the Show should improve on its commentary and presentation and also folks check this the Jumbotron.These jumbotrons should show some instant replays from previous innings up coming games or event tor teams.More comments on other games of the day by team name's not just saying other games on schedule.Some better stadium lighting in night games

# 92 TattooedEvil @ 11/11/14 04:37 AM

1. Renovate or Create-A-Stadium - With so many teams moving in walls, maybe put that feature in? Add seats? Just make the ballpark flat out better. Or build a new stadium (like Madden) and move to it in the following season.

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2. Montreal Expos - TAMPA DOES NOT DESERVE THE RAYS!!!

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3. Owner Mode - Put an option to turn this on or off...the more hardcore fans/players love the extra challenge of this!

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4. Local Newspapers - Would love to see headlines on my team as well as others.

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5. Dan Plesac doing Kung Fu Panda chop sounds - PLEASE!

# 93 bdhill78 @ 11/11/14 05:27 AM

My biggest wishes are:
1) Continued PS3 support. I'd love to get a PS4, but it's not in the budget now, so please don't forget us!

2) Expanded and archivable stats. I don't think any of us would care if this ate our hard drives, stats are key to the games.

3)I'd like a local news feed, fan feedback or something like that, to give you a bit of of an immersive experience.

# 94 Sco291 @ 11/11/14 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DemurOnion


	We are going on 2015 man and there are teams with major mistakes going back 5 years.

This, gotta agree with it, but it is what it is I guess

# 95 mickelson1022 @ 11/11/14 10:09 AM

Coach Arguing, Accessories enhancement, putting more of the new gen gameplay into the old-gen

# 96 tril @ 11/11/14 12:33 PM

besides new commentary

giving the batter full control

1. the ability to step back from the plate or avoid getting hit by a pitch. there are tons of games where a pitcher will fire the ball inside intentionally or by accident, and every time this happens its the cpu/animation that takes control of the batter. why not give the user total control. give the user the opton to move back with a push of the r2 button or the l2 button. r2 for right handed batters and l2 for the left handed batters. in addition, Id tie this into the injury slider set, just to netralize the potential abuse factor.

2. giving the user control to run to first base after hitting the ball. running to first base shouldnt be automatic. we should be given an option to use the advance base button to go to first base after we hit the ball. we are given the option to advance to every other base, running to first shouldnt be a given. Truth be told alot of us would need some discipline if this feature were to be added into a game. think about it, how many times have we just sat there and admired a hit, knowing that the batter would automatically run to first. How many of us would be thrown out at first because of this.

3. this is for analog controls. give us reverse controls for lefty and righty batters and pitchers.

4. fielding expecially with pop ups. its time to do away with the automatic catches. running under a pop fly to catch has become stale and dated. Catching a pop up should also include a second step. there shoudl be a catch/timing window. Make it adjustable/customizable like it is for all the other fielding functions.
So its basically running to position and then maybe pressing a button to catch. this would basically be a timing function dictated by a timing window and players fielder rating, but would take out the staleness routine catching.

5. new pci ball marker indicator. that orange thing is ugly. give us a regular baseball.

6. steal attempt- give us control of the baserunner running back to the base when a pitcher attempts to pick off a base stealer.

7. the ball landing indicator in the outfield should be adjustable.

8. we should have an option to turn off all meters for various pitching prferences. Id like to have the option to turn off the analog pitching meter etc.

9. adjust fatigue based on innings played. If I choose to play only 6 inning games, the fatigue of players and pitchers should be automatically adusted to reflect this.

10. dynamic weather. this is taken out of the EA playbook. use the weather channel feature to better represent real time game day weather. I should be able to use the user teams location or the user location for weather

all of these added features can will have an effect on era's, batting averages, errors, injuries. I was just thinking of ways that they can mae a game challenging and more organic in nature, without being dictated by how much one adjusts a particular slider.

# 97 Picci @ 11/11/14 01:32 PM

Improve Fielding
Something isn't right. I'm glad that there's options available to us. I'm currently playing on auto. Transitioning isn't right yet. I'm hoping for continued work here.

TV Style Presentation
I wish MLB would work with SCEA and properly help promote the game. I love what some vendors, media outlets, and merchants have brought with the TV style presentation in EA's Madden and 2K's NBA. The thought of applying this style to the show has me dreaming for this now.

Gameplay AI
Better bullpen management and roster decisions.
Hoping this finally gets fixed: At home, with score tied. Let home team's closer start top of 9th inning unless stamina or injury prevents him.

Can't wait for The Show 15!

# 98 pay26 @ 11/12/14 03:47 PM

1.- Logos postseason in hats

2.- Postseason towels fans

3.- New equipment catcher

4.- Create franchise and stadium

# 99 Spanky @ 11/13/14 01:38 AM

1. Sharper graphics, particularly player faces.

2. Better franchise immersion. (something similar to what 2k had -- headlines that highlight top performances for each team).

3. User stats (again, 2k nailed this. Details hitting/pitching user stats with righty/lefty splits).

4. More uniform slots (including the Expos throwbacks).

5. Revamped commentary.

6. Historic stadiums (including Tiger Stadium, Candlestick Park and Ebbets Field)

More things I'd like to see but highly doubt we ever will:

1. Weekly highlights show in franchise (similar to NFL 2k5).

2. Players wearing team uniforms in All-Star Game.

3. The ability to use fewer teams in custom season/franchise and set up divisions how we like (for the purposes of historical rosters for pre-1961 eight-team leagues, 1969-76 six-team divisions, etc.)

This is the best video game I've ever played, but implementing some of these features would enhance it even more.

# 100 Paulinho @ 11/13/14 06:40 PM

A more "Ultimate Team Esque" card game with no created players, tons of legends and plenty of offline challenges. Like NBA's myTeam mode but better. Baseball should have the best card game....

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