MLB 2K12 Developer Diary #1 - Gameplay (Part 1)

[bonannogiovanni]

Cannot say that I'm surprised swinging mechanics is still the same, it's almost a game breaker for me, however I'm curious to know if the hitting distribution is so much improved as described in the diary, it seems too good to be true. I wanna see more foul balls as a consequence of my bad timing, not because I tilted the stick right or left (they said they listened to user feedback, so everybody likes defensive swings but me).

[peigone]

Quote: Originally Posted by bonannogiovanni

Cannot say that I'm surprised swinging mechanics is still the same, it's almost a game breaker for me

For me as well, am now busy checking prices for PS3's at Futureshop.ca...

[lnin0]

Swinging is the same? They said the timing along with pitch location and player attributes will effect where the ball goes. Sounds much improved to me but I guess if you want to aim a little gun site around the screen then yeah - probably not what you wanted to hear.

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

Swinging is the same? They said the timing along with pitch location and player attributes will effect where the ball goes. Sounds much improved to me but I guess if you want to aim a little gun site around the screen then yeah - probably not what you wanted to hear.

Two different things. One is hit variety. The other is the hitting system. 2K uses timing only while some people want zone hitting.

[peigone]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

Swinging is the same? They said the timing along with pitch location and player attributes will effect where the ball goes. Sounds much improved to me but I guess if you want to aim a little gun site around the screen then yeah - probably not what you wanted to hear.

Nothing changed or improved about the hitting system, that's the same as ever. Totally different thing than their claims regarding improved hit distribution/variety.

EDIT: What rudy said.

[peigone]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

but I guess if you want to aim a little gun site around the screen...

It's clear you really don't understand the difference in hitting systems. Zone hitting is more that aiming a "gun sight." Hit success is determined by how close you come to putting the greatest amount of wood on the ball. Just like real baseball in other words, and something that's completely missing from the game with 2K's timing-only system.

[queensbomber]

I wonder if the hitting system applies to button as well, I cant and dont see myself using the stick to hit, ever.
So pulling the left stick left or right doesnt influence the hit at all?
Like pulling and inside pitch or smacking an outside pitch to the opposite field?
Just curious.

[Ollienyy]

Quote: Originally Posted by peigone

For me as well, am now busy checking prices for PS3's at Futureshop.ca...

If you get a PS3 does that mean we won't see your posts saying the same thing over and over in this forum?

[tvman]

Quote: Originally Posted by peigone

For me as well, am now busy checking prices for PS3's at Futureshop.ca...

One investment you won't regret.

[econoodle]

fun read.
2k does the best blogs in the biz, hands down.
things like 85,000 words, and its part 1. lol