VSN Baseball Spring Training Random Thoughts

[Rudi]

The whole 14 days thing is stupid. Fuck you SCEA.

Anyway, I was thinking we should have someone put in requests in the graphic forum for some league signatures or something so we can rep our teams and shit. Just an idea.

[BuccaneerFan]

I'm ready to play now if anyone is around.

Did they do away with the buddy list?

[killgod]

friend list is still there.


played a random, it was silky fuckin smooth. :D won 5-0 but he was shit. Hit 2 bombtistas, one off each foul pole. lol.

[killgod]

also want to remind/mention....

not only can we customize difficulty, but we can adjust sliders to our liking. so if one thing sticks out, we can adjust it.

[BuccaneerFan]

So are you guys trying full analog controls online, or just going with the old school button controls?

[killgod]

i went full analog.

happy with it overall. fielding was a pain in the dick, really easy to get "yellow" and cause the 1B to not be able to make a play. happens too easily IMO.

Based on the one game I did play, I was satisfied with how analog hitting worked in the online environment.

[Warner2BruceTD]

So are you guys trying full analog controls online, or just going with the old school button controls?

Old controls 100%.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[PepperNY]

Old controls 100%.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

agreed

[Warner2BruceTD]

I mentioned this in the other thread, but this game is like the deadball era. Everyone ikn the lobbies has a sub .200 AVG, even guys with good records.

Analog, buttons, doesn't matter. There is no balance, nobody can hit.

[Townie33]

friend list is still there.


played a random, it was silky fuckin smooth. :D won 5-0 but he was shit. Hit 2 bombtistas, one off each foul pole. lol.

"Friends List" vs "Buddy List

I saw my "Friends List," but I couldn't find where to start a "Buddy List" for the game. I'm sure I am just missing it.

I didn't get near as much time in as I had hoped. But I did get in one game online with a friend of mine from Cincinnati. Played Reds @ ChiSox.

Since I had just popped game in I had no idea how to set up my online settings I was still playing non-analog in this game. No, I could NOT tell what my opponent was set up with.

I really liked that I did NOT see his pitching meter or analog meter. My buddy commented he didn't even notice it was gone. But he did say that "now that you mention it," he used to read the meter to tell if a FB was coming (full meter). I could only count TWO hiccups during the whole game. But then again I really didn't have many problems in last year's version. My PS3 is HARDWIRED to my router.

I set the game up (if I remember correctly) at: Veteran Hitting, All-Star Pitching, All-Star Fielding. Final was 2-0 ChiSox as Konerko hit a 2-Run jack off Bronson Arroyo in the 5th or 6th. Mark Buerhle got the "W" for the Southsiders.

Game looks great.

I spent a little time toying with the HR Derby. I like the improvements to the camera angle that will follow your JACK on some of the replays. SWEET! I do have the PS MOVE and it adds to the fun especially if you have some guests. Nice touch.

I also like the NEW addition to the BATTING PRACTICE mode. It is definitely worth checking out. Instead of just climbing in the cage and taking some hacks, the game gives you some things to work on and you can earn points if "successful." Good stuff here.

Hopefully more stuff tonight.

[PepperNY]

I mentioned this in the other thread, but this game is like the deadball era. Everyone ikn the lobbies has a sub .200 AVG, even guys with good records.

Analog, buttons, doesn't matter. There is no balance, nobody can hit.

lol, glad its not just me. I played 3 games last night and went 2-1. I struck out about 40 times with a .198 avg and 2.00 ERA. Won 2-1, 2-0, and lost 6-5. I tried HOF once and was just blown away on every pitch

[Brotha2ThaNight]

I picked up my copy yesterday and played a game offline(Mats @ Mets) I was hitting pretty well(Buttons) and I noticed they now have 3 hitting buttons(did they have 3 last year?) Circle was contact, X was normal, and Square was power. I didnt bother pitching as I know I can pitch with buttons(I plan on trying analog pitching...I can not hit analog just cant find the timing and dont have the practice right now to learn it. I will prolly play tom. as tonight if I am able to get any gaming in it will be NCAA to finish my online Dynasty against my cousin. so look for Brotha2ThaNight starting THURSDAY!

[Maynard]

i really would like to get a game in tonight if anyone wants to try for around 8-9 ish

[killgod]

i really would like to get a game in tonight if anyone wants to try for around 8-9 ish

if PSN is back up by then...sure.

[PP]

wtf why is psn down.