MLB 09 The Show RTTS Enhancements

by pastapadre
Posted January 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am

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Another entry in the weekly blog series from SCEA, this time concentrating on Road to the Show mode. You can read the blog in its entirety here. There doesn’t appear to have been any huge changes but instead several issues that people had with the mode have been addressed or improved upon.

With the new Sounds Of The Show feature, we’ve been able to support audio customizations that will allow you to pick not only your batter walkup music, but also your reliever entry music and a home run celebration song. In addition to editing custom music, you can also create custom fan chants, cheers, and jeers to assign to your player (or any other player using the Edit Player feature). The player accessories have also seen upgrades to support a variety of new items including: wrist tape, batting gloves in pockets, glasses, eye black, baggy pants, and stirrup socks for your old schoolers.

Despite the changes to baserunning I don’t anticipate that area of the game being more interesting, I’ll probably continue to play as a pitcher primarily because of it though I much appreciate being able to skip baserunning all together. RTTS is something I plan on spending a good amount of time with at the end of the week. So if you have any questions in relation to it that I may be able to get to make sure to leave them here.

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Mr. EA Sports

Last year's game was a great game and I can see the it keeps getting better. The base running was a little hit or miss though, it's nice to see that they may change that part a little bit.
Mr. EA Sports

Last year's game was a great game and I can see the it keeps getting better. The base running was a little hit or miss though, it's nice to see that they may change that part a little bit.
Mr. EA Sports

Hey pasta do you think that this is the best sports franchise out? Is there any update as to the actual lag time during online play?
Mr. EA Sports

Hey pasta do you think that this is the best sports franchise out? Is there any update as to the actual lag time during online play?
http://intensedebate.com/people/HustlinOwl HustlinOwl

Looks like this year's version is going to be better than last year's, which is tough to do. RTTS enhancements are sounding nice, baserunning did become boring last year after 20 straight RTTS games LOL
http://intensedebate.com/people/HustlinOwl HustlinOwl

Looks like this year's version is going to be better than last year's, which is tough to do. RTTS enhancements are sounding nice, baserunning did become boring last year after 20 straight RTTS games LOL
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I wasn't encouraged by the interview OS had with the online producer. I'll try and find out what I can when I'm there though.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I wasn't encouraged by the interview OS had with the online producer. I'll try and find out what I can when I'm there though.
special K

yo pasta, have they added more minor league stadiums this year?

Green94

Yep, they doubled the amount of minor league parks.

special K

yo pasta, have they added more minor league stadiums this year?

Green94

Yep, they doubled the amount of minor league parks.

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

Batting gloves in back pockets! Awesome! Wasn't expecting that!
http://www.yardbarker.com/users/ursportspro WPSN

Batting gloves in back pockets! Awesome! Wasn't expecting that!
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I think I remember reading they have, there should be more variety in stadiums for RTTS.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I think I remember reading they have, there should be more variety in stadiums for RTTS.
FL Devil

I think this is huge!

You will also be able to set what types of baserunning opportunities you’d like to participate in: All = you will participate in all baserunning opportunities for your player, Lead Runner = you will only be involved in situations where your player is the lead runner, or None = all your opportunities will be fast-forwarded.

No more standing on the bases forever!
FL Devil

I think this is huge!

You will also be able to set what types of baserunning opportunities you’d like to participate in: All = you will participate in all baserunning opportunities for your player, Lead Runner = you will only be involved in situations where your player is the lead runner, or None = all your opportunities will be fast-forwarded.

No more standing on the bases forever!
Josh

I'm not the biggest baseball fan but Damn I can't wait for this game to drop! Everytime I hear about new info on the game I get more & more impressed!
Josh

I'm not the biggest baseball fan but Damn I can't wait for this game to drop! Everytime I hear about new info on the game I get more & more impressed!
Keith.

I wish the guys who make this game were able to make a football game. Now this is what a next gen sports game is supposed to be like.

Gorber

I believe they did makem a football game before, and it was the atrosity known as GameDay

Keith.

I wish the guys who make this game were able to make a football game. Now this is what a next gen sports game is supposed to be like.

Gorber

I believe they did makem a football game before, and it was the atrosity known as GameDay

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

Road To The Show mode is one of the best right next to NHL's Be A Pro mode.

Pasta,

Do you know if SCEA has plans to allow users to use actual pro players in RTTS mode ala NHL 09? That is an addition that would be welcomed. To be able to use a favorite player for a season would be nice….

jrue

i doubt that because most of the pros that are in the game are already in the majors and the whole point RTTS is to go through the minor leagues and the experience

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

Road To The Show mode is one of the best right next to NHL's Be A Pro mode.

Pasta,

Do you know if SCEA has plans to allow users to use actual pro players in RTTS mode ala NHL 09? That is an addition that would be welcomed. To be able to use a favorite player for a season would be nice….

jrue

i doubt that because most of the pros that are in the game are already in the majors and the whole point RTTS is to go through the minor leagues and the experience

GCubz06

Pasta, can you ask about if their is going to be pitching and fielding training drills as well, or if this will at least be included in 2010? Thanks
GCubz06

Pasta, can you ask about if their is going to be pitching and fielding training drills as well, or if this will at least be included in 2010? Thanks
C.Wilmes

Pasta can you ask if you are allowed to change the length of a franchise? If so that would be greatly appreciated thanks,

C.Wilmes
C.Wilmes

Pasta can you ask if you are allowed to change the length of a franchise? If so that would be greatly appreciated thanks,

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

This looks amazing and this is my favorite feature. I love all the new little things they have added to create a player. I also like how you can choose to enter the draft, thats something I've looked forward to for a long time. This is no doubt the best sports game available.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Kevin_Wilkie Kevin Wilkie

This looks amazing and this is my favorite feature. I love all the new little things they have added to create a player. I also like how you can choose to enter the draft, thats something I've looked forward to for a long time. This is no doubt the best sports game available.
Tim

PastaPadre loves his nitche modes doesn't he?
Tim

PastaPadre loves his nitche modes doesn't he?
Charles

You mean niche modes? Then yeah, he really does
Charles

You mean niche modes? Then yeah, he really does
gnome

hey Pasta, is there any word about the commentators, are they gonna keep Vasgersian, Campbell and Hudler or change it up this year??
gnome

hey Pasta, is there any word about the commentators, are they gonna keep Vasgersian, Campbell and Hudler or change it up this year??