MLB 09: The Show - impressions thread

[Bomberooski]

What's a fun position to play in RTTS? I was a pitcher last year, played a few seasons, then I got tired of it, and never got around to making a new position. So, what position do you people usually make your guy?

Shortstop is solid. Get a lot of action there.

 

[Point Blank]

Not a great online experience overall??

It's okay. I guess you'll have to try for yourself.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

Just played an exhibition game. Dodgers (me) @ Giants (cpu). I got smoked by Lincecum. He had 15 K's. I had about 9 K's combined using Billingsley, McDonald and Wade.

Hitting is definitely harder this year. I ended up losing 2-0. I can't wait to get some full minors rosters and start playing a franchise.


Leaf

 

[Bomberooski]

Just played an exhibition game. Dodgers (me) @ Giants (cpu). I got smoked by Lincecum. He had 15 K's. I had about 9 K's combined using Billingsley, McDonald and Wade.

Hitting is definitely harder this year. I ended up losing 2-0. I can't wait to get some full minors rosters and start playing a franchise.


Leaf

Those full rosters are going to be sick. Guys at OS are working on them right?

Also, how are the voice files from OS?

 

[Point Blank]

What's a fun position to play in RTTS? I was a pitcher last year, played a few seasons, then I got tired of it, and never got around to making a new position. So, what position do you people usually make your guy?

SS ftw.

I'm starting RTTS right now. I forgot how in depth CAP is.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

Those full rosters are going to be sick. Guys at OS are working on them right?

Also, how are the voice files from OS?

Not sure. I didn't even know that people were posting audio files over there.


Leaf

 

[Hasselbeck]

Game is awesome.. I can't hit for shit though.. but the game is awesome.

 

[Garrett67]

First game , playing on HOF.

Right right now its 6-5 at the end of 4 innings, I'm (Tigers) leading Twins. I have hit 3 HR's so far, Sheffield, Inge and Guillen. I will obviously have to adjust some sliders, but its playing a good game straight out of the box.

 

[Bomberooski]

So very nervous. My PS3 is kind of noisy while running The Show.

 

[mfbmike]

I suck so fucking bad at hitting in this. rofl.

 

[Garrett67]

First game , playing on HOF.

Right right now its 6-5 at the end of 4 innings, I'm (Tigers) leading Twins. I have hit 3 HR's so far, Sheffield, Inge and Guillen. I will obviously have to adjust some sliders, but its playing a good game straight out of the box.

Sheff hits another one, tied at 7 going into the 7th inning. I think I'm going to have a nail biter.

This game could have been over a long time ago but I keep recording videos LOL


EDIT: Make that 3 HR's by Sheffield.

Power certainly needs to be lowered.

 

[Hasselbeck]

I suck so fucking bad at hitting in this. rofl.

I know man.. me either.. I'm even whiffing on Veteran.

I need to lab this up for awhile before I start my franchise.. otherwise I'll start out 0-14 or something.

 

[mfbmike]

rofl, I'm already 0-3 as the fucking tigers.

too many strikeouts and stranded runners. I get enough hits, just can't bring em home. :./

 

[Point Blank]

I've been playing sooooo much better now that I'm more patient. I use to swing at everything and now I'm taking my time. It's working pretty good so far.

I'm up 3(Mets) - 1(A's). Carlos Beltran ftw. I smacked a huge 2 run homer with him. I'll post the video in a little bit.

 

[mfbmike]

I like the challenge though. Getting on base is so gratifying when I manage to do so. lol.

 

[Point Blank]

lol

 

[Garrett67]

Last summer I added my name to the list of spoken names over at OS and they actually put my name in.

That is too freaking cool !

Thanks SCEA!

 

[Miggy]

I did the same thing and mine is in too!

 

[Townie33]

Picked this up yesterday..................a couple of comments: I played one online game last night. It was extremely smooth. I noticed at most two minor "hiccups" during gameplay. Of course they occured while the ball was between pitcher and batter and caused a swing and miss. Nice thing here is the screen will tell you how good your connection is before you play. Our's was a "GREEN-EXCELLENT" prior to starting.

Next, a small thing, but cool, the chalk in the batter's box will disolve during the game. This is the first time in the series that they have done this. I love the small stuff. Also, which we saw in the demo, the gradual changing of the lighting from dusk to dark. It was sweet. The "empty dugout" is still there. Why can't they fix it? I don't understand????

Offline the the chants/cheers option is very nice (if you have the time to tinker). I added a couple of cheers/jeers. I used my old PS2 headset and it worked like a champ. Next thing you know you can hear your voice "cheering" at your favorite player. It's fun stuff.

In "practice" mode I like the batting cage. It's a nice way to kill a few minutes and work on your stroke.

They added a "golden era" and "silver era" all-star squads for you to play around with. A nice touch!

Hopefully I can get more in depth later.

 

[Maynard]

Yeah if he guesses the pitch then you get no meter.

Also, when you log on to sportsconnect what is the password they ask you to put in?

entering a password is optional. its up to you to set a password, or choose no thanks