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@allday9128_PSN said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul 
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@Dookie-Possum_XBL said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul
Yes, because Ohtani didn’t hit a 117 mph foul ball a few weeks ago.
I remember watching him hit that and immediately thinking to myself that he hit a perfect perfect foul lol
I hadn't seen it before, but looking at the replay now, I would say perfect contact with 'just early' timing.
@raesONE-_PSN said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul :
@Blind_Bleeder said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul
@raesONE-_PSN said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul
@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul
This is highly common in baseball.
This is a videogame. Where you're supposed to get rewarded for doing the "correct" thing. Like hitting a perfect/perfect, that is as "correct" as it can be, heck it is PERFECT. Sure you can line out, or fly out or whatever. But pulling one foul should never be one of the outcomes when you have PERFECT input and anyone who tries to defend this is worse than the coding of this game (no offense to you personally, just your mindset in this specific case).
While this is a fun thought, many issues come up by changing from physics to situational based hitting. Besides, this was only one "perfect" - timing. And even if there were two perfect (perfect/perfect) criteria met, it is not THE perfect hit because only two parts of the equation were met. There are five basic criteria. Timing, Contact, Launch Angle, and Exit Velocity. (even more, if you want to take in barometric pressure, wind, temperature, etc). The fifth isn't a realistic criterion, but if you want to guarantee a hit, you need to take the fielders out of the picture (have them sit around the mound and talk about pizza or something).
One of the minor issues is: there's no reason to have attributes. All hitters have the same ability, and it depends on the situation to get a hit.
Yes, this is a video game. We are not standing behind the plate hitting 100 mph fastballs (or in my case watching them go by). There needs to be a balance between physics (realism) and arcade (situational). This game leans more towards realism than arcade (and that pisses a lot of people off), but there is still some arcade in it (and that pisses a lot of people off).
Personally, if I want to play arcade baseball, I'll pull out Little League World Series Baseball 2022, or Super Mega Baseball 4.
I saw another post recently where someone said (sorry, I don't remember who) that there is nothing majorly wrong with this game, but there are a lot of little things that are wrong (paraphrase - sorry). I don't know if wrong is the right word. Maybe the correct word is preferences... there are little things that don't meet my preferences, but they are only my preferences and I have the option of not playing the game if I don't enjoy it.
Each year we buy the game hoping the little things are ironed out, and sometimes they are, but other things emerge...that's the beast of programming.
All we can do for now is make SDS aware of the issues we find and hope they get fixed...if not, we have the option of not playing or even buying the game ever again.
Sorry for the tome, but my dang OCD was repeating this over and over in my brain and I had to put it somewhere to get it to stop. Maybe I should just begin seeing a therapist.
What in heavens name are you talking about? I never said a perfect/perfect should always be a homerun, in fact I even specifically mentioned it, I said a perfect/perfect should never result in a foul ball. And it shouldn't, I 100% stand by that. Also you imply that he only got 1 perfect (timing) and my question to you would be how do you know this?
Here's the thing: the ball was hit more than hard enough with a good launch angle to clear the wall had it not gone foul. Also just to clarify, when I say down and in, it was pretty much in the middle of the lower right square of the 9 squares of the strike zone. I thought the perfect would keep the ball within the foul lines for pitches over the plate. Otherwise why bother having it - as you said yourself.
@The_Canuckler said in perfect timing and I pulled it foul :
Send your game log, I’m sure what happened was it registered as perfect visually on the feedback but then after showed you were early.
Thanks for the comment. Doesn't the game log to which you referred only register the outcome of the AB (in this case a strike out on a subsequent pitch)?
@broken_toy1_PSN said in Who do you think is getting cover athlete 2024?:
@samguenther1987 said in Who do you think is getting cover athlete 2024?:
@broken_toy1_PSN said in Who do you think is getting cover athlete 2024?:
They did Mauer two years in a row so Ohtani could be it in a new uniform. (hopefully not, one can hope) They've never done a pitcher. Strider would be cool, but not with Acuna on the same team. I like Acuna for it. He's hot right now. Will probably win MVP. Good looking enough to put on the cover. Don Mossi would never make it.
Trout would make the fourth Angel, but his year has not been very good. (for him)
I think the most fun would Be Vlad Jr and Sr, back to back, swinging for the fences. The Angels and Blue Jays alternate uniforms would contrast very nicely.
If they do Acuna Jr or Vlad Jr they could do a family theme next year, instead of bosses it might be something like fathers (Dante, Vlad, Tatis etc) theres a lot of 2nd generation players playing right now.
I don't even think they'd have to be current, father/son, or MLB. Yastremski, Hunter, and Gwynn would all be awesome. Plus, I'm sure there are even more I don't know.
Call it the Family Tree Edition or program. Bigger than the father's day program at least. Like one season this year with two programs, you could have Senior Cards like Yaz, Torii Hunter Sr, and Dante Bichette. Then a Junior Card like Mike Yastremski, Torii Hunter Jr, and Bo Bichette.
Good point about Carl Yastremski - highly overdue to be added to this game (along with Dimaggio and Koufax).
@BJDUBBYAH_PSN said in Just how?:
I just want thank everyone for buying the game year after year, and logging hundreds, if not thousands of hours. It’s greatly appreciated.
I figure an average of 4 hours a day for 365 days would represent a pretty intense user of the game (some days more, some less). That adds up to 1460 hours total.
@PAinPA_PSN said in Rusty Valentine manning both 1B and 3B:
The difference is intent.a hit and run is designed to- the runner goes and the batter is supposed to swing, preferably hitting it into the gap or the spot vacated by the fielder covering the steal,
a run and hit is not a designed play,it is supposed to be a steal and the batter gets a good pitch to hit and swings at it,most of the time the runner has no idea the batter is gonna swing
Interesting!! Thanks for the explanation!
So I just had a game where I realized that Rusty Valentine is both a white guy AND a black guy and has the supernatural ability to umpire both 1B and 3B in the same instant. Seriously!!?? Then there is the famous Chris Singleton comment "some kind of hit and run OR run and hit". Can anyone tell me the difference between those?? Please give me back Plesac and Vasgersian. This is a pathetic abomination excuse for commentary!! I guess I should just turn it off.
LOL!!!!!!! I had a 1 run lead going into the top of the 9th and ran out Felix Bautista to nail it shut (forgive me I am still on MLBTS22, but I think he is still nails in '23). The guy had tried bunting on me before but not with much success. This time he bunted the bases loaded (partly by poor decisions on my part), then I made the mistake of throwing to first when I might have cut down the run at the plate - anyways ended the top of the 9th tied 1-1. I walked it off with Bogey hitting his 2nd HR of the game in the bottom of the inning. Sometimes things just turn out 'right'.
@mrwonderful95 said in My convictions..don't read if paragraphs are problematic:
I’ve never said this before to anyone on this forum and I’ve been posting for years. If you’re not enjoying your experience just stop playing. There’s no sense in investing time and energy into something you don’t like. There’s so many great games out there why play something you despise? I absolutely love baseball and I don’t want to discourage people from the show but based on your posts you’re clearly not happy about this game. There’s another game coming out soon. Give it a shot. Maybe you’ll like that one better and it will satisfy you’re needs.
Except all video games will have their downside, particularly when considering online H2H play. So many people will do any cheesy nonsense to try to win, without realizing that they are, in the process, defeating the whole purpose for playing in the first place. I feel like it is less a game issue and more a player issue that goes across the entire spectrum of video games.
@Misfits_138_1_PSN said in Finally made WS! Only took 3 years:
@JiggidyJJ_PSN said in Finally made WS! Only took 3 years:
Been playing since 21. I feel like I just beat Elden Ring.
Anyway, this post is for all you middle aged career family peeps. It is possible to complete with these young-uns!
Congrats, man!
My goal is World Series this year, but family and work prevent me from playing the 12 hours a day to get there.
You're an inspiration to this 49 year old.
Good on 'ya!
Why would you think you would need to play "the 12 hours a day to get there"?? The OP said he has only played 49 Ranked Seasons games (in about 1.5 months). That is about 1 game per day. Although the time to grind and obtain players to put together a competitive squad is significant, so I guess there's that. Bottom line is you really do need some actual talent to get there. I simply don;t have it. I have been able to make it just over the 700 mark a few times, but then I run out of ability to move forward.
@ssamy777_NSW said in Fixing bunting please:
This stuff is just dumb… bums online just bunting and no matter where the pitch is and whoever they use it’s automatic bunts every time and it’s beyond dumb.
My awful opponent bunts the runner from 2nd in extras and keeps running and scores… 0-2 count ball way outside and of course it’s an automatic successful bunt. I immediately quite because if bums online have to resort to abusing this broken game then go ahead have the win since you’re probably overweight and work at target. Probably the highlight of his week
Please fix this garbage broken game. You’ve already lost me as a customer because I’m never buying this game ever again in my life but can you at least attempt to fix obvious broken parts of your trash game?
I gotta say really lame attempt at a putdown with the "you're probably overweight and work at target(sic)" Hey maybe the guy weighs 350 lbs and is an executive in the C-suite at the Target headquarters.......
ETA: people get some new material for your putdowns!
@inferno_lulu_PSN said in Disconnecting from TheShow servers continuously:
It’s the servers.
Remind me why I should buy this game again? '22 is working fairly well.....
@GoTitans3_XBL said in Online is just awful:
@wk680_PSN said in Online is just awful:
@GoTitans3_XBL said in Online is just awful:
@kadylac1_PSN said in Online is just awful:
@MHHW33_PSN said in Online is just awful:
Really good players practice everyday before jumping online to play. Myself personally if I take off longer then a week find online play difficult for a few innings.
I was able to complete all the offline content, so I’m looking to put in some time online this week. I’ve played 1 game for each of the online modes, but which online mode (BR, Ranked, Event etc.) would be the most rewarding for 5 days of play?
Most rewarding? BR for sure. Griffey/posada pack is worth 170k.
Is that for going 12-0? As you yourself said, there is a top cadre who can achieve that record. The majority likely can't although maybe with some luck. Personally I get much more out of doing well on Diamond Dynasty with players I grinded to obtain.
It is but it’s also in the program so you can achieve it without that.
OK thanks - I am still on MLBTS22 so not up to speed on the latest programs on the new game
@Tylerslikewhoa_XBL said in Online is just awful:
This didn’t age well. OP it’s time to delete your account and touch grass. Take care
And who are you to say that!
@GoTitans3_XBL said in Online is just awful:
@kadylac1_PSN said in Online is just awful:
@MHHW33_PSN said in Online is just awful:
Really good players practice everyday before jumping online to play. Myself personally if I take off longer then a week find online play difficult for a few innings.
I was able to complete all the offline content, so I’m looking to put in some time online this week. I’ve played 1 game for each of the online modes, but which online mode (BR, Ranked, Event etc.) would be the most rewarding for 5 days of play?
Most rewarding? BR for sure. Griffey/posada pack is worth 170k.
Is that for going 12-0? As you yourself said, there is a top cadre who can achieve that record. The majority likely can't although maybe with some luck. Personally I get much more out of doing well on Diamond Dynasty with players I grinded to obtain.
@JiggidyJJ_PSN said in Everything can’t be a homer, right?:
@fishfan2012_PSN said in Everything can’t be a homer, right?:
From a pitching standpoint its been a long time since I’ve let an inning get away from me and the game gets outta hand. I’ll be cruising and somewhere in the middle I’ll just start giving up majestic bombs on perfectly executed pitches. I get it if a pitch goes down the middle it’s inevitable but a back door slider to a lefty on the black or 103 FB outside corner to righty seems like awful bad luck or a game flaw.
On the hitting side the only way to score is to hit HRs which is equally as frustrating. Is this intentional?
Your probably tipping your pitches. It takes about 3 - 5 innings to pick up an opponents pitching patterns.
I know what you are saying, but just to clarify: tipping pitches in baseball refers to something else (usually a pitcher doing something different in his windeup and/or delivery for different pitch types). I feel like I got hammered recently by someone picking up where I was spotting the fastball (edges of the strike zone halfway up from the bottom). Well placed pitches hammered for HRs.
@Malabarista42_XBL said in Your game has been forfeited:
I was just in a tied Events game and my opponent paused the game and ran the clock out. When it hits zero I got a message that my game had been forfeited and I got the loss. Known bug?
So a few days ago, I ran the pause clock out and was shocked to get the win with a 0-4 score. Now I just had a game where I went up 1-0 and then the game hesitated and then came up with the message 'lost connection with opponent' indicating they quit. But somehow I got the loss. I guess it falls under the category of the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. But still annoying they can't clean up this issue.