MLB 09 The Show Community Preview Requests

by pastapadre
Posted January 21st, 2009 at 5:36 pm

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As mentioned previously I wanted to give everyone a chance to get some requests down for things you would like to hear about coming out of the MLB 09 The Show Community Preview.

The preview takes place at the end of next week. No pictures or video of the game will be allowed but most of what we encounter when playing the game is expected to be open for discussion. For those who haven’t read through some of my impressions out of community events I tend to look at the game with a relatively clean slate and then report back on my general thoughts, likes, and dislikes. I also attempt to gather as much information as I can to present. I don’t so much hunt for potential problems or attempt to investigate whether something has been fixed from the previous year. For MLB 09 I expect to concentrate mainly on general gameplay and Road to the Show and won’t spend much time with franchise mode. This will be the final version of the game so any feedback provided would only be considered for a potential patch or for the following year.

So feel free to post in the comments anything you’d like some opinions on or would like to have clarified. While I can’t guarantee I will be able to get answers to everything I do read all the comments so I can have that information to refer to while at the event. I’ll be working on write-ups and answering questions after, may be able to host a live blog while in the room, have plans for a post-event podcast, and will be using my Twitter throughout to update on what is happening during my time there.

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ApC

Can you ask about the number of games we can play in Franchise mode? Last year, I think our only option was 162 game seasons. It'd be nice to select the number of games per season in franchise mode.
ApC

Can you ask about the number of games we can play in Franchise mode? Last year, I think our only option was 162 game seasons. It'd be nice to select the number of games per season in franchise mode.
Tyler

I would like to know more about whats new with the Road to the Show mode. Last year, no matter how good my stats were I felt like it took way too long to get to the big leagues.
Tyler

I would like to know more about whats new with the Road to the Show mode. Last year, no matter how good my stats were I felt like it took way too long to get to the big leagues.
GCubz06

As far as in-game presentation… do you remember the graphic overlays that were in the demo last year, Pasta? They would come up in between batters mostly and show cool different stats leaders like batting average with RISP, batting average in day games, wins, steals, triples, etc… I was pretty disappointed that wasn't part of the presentation in franchise games. Is this going to make it into 09?
GCubz06

As far as in-game presentation… do you remember the graphic overlays that were in the demo last year, Pasta? They would come up in between batters mostly and show cool different stats leaders like batting average with RISP, batting average in day games, wins, steals, triples, etc… I was pretty disappointed that wasn't part of the presentation in franchise games. Is this going to make it into 09?
GCubz6

How about weather? I've seen a lot from SCEA about the dynamic lighting, which is cool, but will there be actual rain delays, rain outs, even snow on occasion? That would really add to the realism!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. As much as I love The Show 08, it was somewhat confusing that SCEA didn't add any type of weather elements other than wind. Even clouds would have been nice.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. As much as I love The Show 08, it was somewhat confusing that SCEA didn't add any type of weather elements other than wind. Even clouds would have been nice.

I would also like to know if the flags in the stadiums blow the same direction as the wind….

GCubz6

How about weather? I've seen a lot from SCEA about the dynamic lighting, which is cool, but will there be actual rain delays, rain outs, even snow on occasion? That would really add to the realism!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. As much as I love The Show 08, it was somewhat confusing that SCEA didn't add any type of weather elements other than wind. Even clouds would have been nice.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. As much as I love The Show 08, it was somewhat confusing that SCEA didn't add any type of weather elements other than wind. Even clouds would have been nice.

I would also like to know if the flags in the stadiums blow the same direction as the wind….

http://www.yardbarker.com/users/ursportspro WPSN

How about "Create a Team" function?

PSMD410

Pasta to add something to my list ask about the ability to use 40 man rosters online.

http://www.yardbarker.com/users/ursportspro WPSN

How about "Create a Team" function?

PSMD410

Pasta to add something to my list ask about the ability to use 40 man rosters online.

bhurst99

Lots of good questions.

I'm curious to see if they added any new sliders and if they did a better job within the game of explaining what some of the sliders mean/do. Most of them are obvious like power, hit quality, errors but some left you scratching your head. There should be a little text box when you roll over the slider that indicates what it will effect.

Have they improved/simplified the baserunning controls? On a deep fly ball with runners on first and third, it is incredibly difficult to get the runner from third home on the sac fly without the runner at first going for second. In short, it was dificult to highlight just one runner. This was done much more effectively in MLB2k7.
bhurst99

Lots of good questions.

I'm curious to see if they added any new sliders and if they did a better job within the game of explaining what some of the sliders mean/do. Most of them are obvious like power, hit quality, errors but some left you scratching your head. There should be a little text box when you roll over the slider that indicates what it will effect.

Have they improved/simplified the baserunning controls? On a deep fly ball with runners on first and third, it is incredibly difficult to get the runner from third home on the sac fly without the runner at first going for second. In short, it was dificult to highlight just one runner. This was done much more effectively in MLB2k7.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/HustlinOwl HustlinOwl

Some people might be intimidated by all the new off-season tasks. Is there a CPU assist feature?
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/HustlinOwl HustlinOwl

Some people might be intimidated by all the new off-season tasks. Is there a CPU assist feature?
Harley

Will their be any weather? Rainouts/Delays
Harley

Will their be any weather? Rainouts/Delays
MLB09

Pasta can you ask them to address the fact that there are some uniform inaccuracies.
the bill of the ATL braves hat is red, the mets home uniform, and can you find out if you will ba able to play all games in franchise mode, and not just the games of the teams you choose in the beginning.
MLB09

Pasta can you ask them to address the fact that there are some uniform inaccuracies.
the bill of the ATL braves hat is red, the mets home uniform, and can you find out if you will ba able to play all games in franchise mode, and not just the games of the teams you choose in the beginning.
Rob

Are the contracts going to be accurate this year?
Rob

Are the contracts going to be accurate this year?
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

How about Create-A-Player options….Any new attire or accessory options…
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

How about Create-A-Player options….Any new attire or accessory options…
metsfan75

hey pasta can u see how many new/revamped stances and how many new/revamped pitching windups there are.
metsfan75

hey pasta can u see how many new/revamped stances and how many new/revamped pitching windups there are.
Brian L.

Hi pasta I would like to know if base stealing is more difficult when playing as I could routinely steal bases at will with quick runners. A base stealing speed slider would probably help this. Thanks.
Brian L.

Hi pasta I would like to know if base stealing is more difficult when playing as I could routinely steal bases at will with quick runners. A base stealing speed slider would probably help this. Thanks.
lonnie

is there going to be a season mode? i mean like where you can chose the number of games played,like 30 or 40 ect? it would also be nice to have a season mode with the minor league teams also.
lonnie

is there going to be a season mode? i mean like where you can chose the number of games played,like 30 or 40 ect? it would also be nice to have a season mode with the minor league teams also.
Scott

Pasta do you know where I can buy new undies becuase I just shat my pants over this game..lol
Scott

Pasta do you know where I can buy new undies becuase I just shat my pants over this game..lol
Sandu

Can you find out when the demo hits the Playstation Store?
Sandu

Can you find out when the demo hits the Playstation Store?
http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

can you find out if Colby Rasmus is in the game?
http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

can you find out if Colby Rasmus is in the game?
Kevin

I would like to know more about RTTS. Is there a sim feature like there was 2 years ago? Is it easier to increase your ratings than last years? The task idea was a good idea but it didn't allow you to improve your player as quick as you would like. Will the task be more simplified and get harder as you get better or will it be like last years where it didn't matter if you were starting or sitting on the bench you had the same task? Thank you for your inside info.
Kevin

I would like to know more about RTTS. Is there a sim feature like there was 2 years ago? Is it easier to increase your ratings than last years? The task idea was a good idea but it didn't allow you to improve your player as quick as you would like. Will the task be more simplified and get harder as you get better or will it be like last years where it didn't matter if you were starting or sitting on the bench you had the same task? Thank you for your inside info.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin5 Kevin5

One other question. Will you have the option of selecting your uniform in any game mode?
http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin5 Kevin5

One other question. Will you have the option of selecting your uniform in any game mode?
JoeCoolMan24

Can you see what drills there are for the RTTS 3.0? Batting cages, running bases, infield drills, ect. If you have the time, one pitcher and one hitter, otherwise, just a hitter.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin_Wilkie Kevin Wilkie

I would also like to know this.

JoeCoolMan24

Can you see what drills there are for the RTTS 3.0? Batting cages, running bases, infield drills, ect. If you have the time, one pitcher and one hitter, otherwise, just a hitter.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin_Wilkie Kevin Wilkie

I would also like to know this.

The King

I would like to know if you can change the legth of a season
The King

I would like to know if you can change the legth of a season
Tim

Does Turner Field finally look like a PS3 game. Turner Field has looked awful for years.
Tim

Does Turner Field finally look like a PS3 game. Turner Field has looked awful for years.
clay

I want to know about Turner Field also. Braves are my team and the stadium is terrible. I would also like to know if there is more hit variety.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin_Wilkie Kevin Wilkie

Obviously the Braves are my team too. So I'd also like to know this.

clay

I want to know about Turner Field also. Braves are my team and the stadium is terrible. I would also like to know if there is more hit variety.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin_Wilkie Kevin Wilkie

Obviously the Braves are my team too. So I'd also like to know this.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

ya turner field has looked awful
http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

ya turner field has looked awful
clay

I really don't understand why their field looks so bad to all the others. It's a really nice field in person.
clay

I really don't understand why their field looks so bad to all the others. It's a really nice field in person.