What's up boys, I'll try to make this short, sweet, and to the point.
If you have used any of the 1996, 1997 or 1998 roster sets on PS4, or even one from PS3, you are probably familiar with my work.
Seeing as how amazing this years game looks and plays, I have no choice but to grind away even longer to bring both you and I the roster set I have always dreamed of, but never had the true opportunity to achieve.
And to be honest, I was going to do these regardless and not share them. It would upset me when people would rip all the hours of work I put in and then try to re-up them as their own or take credit for them. I guess I get why musicians or other artists get so picky about copyrights haha.
Anyway, I realized after only finishing two teams now how truly amazing these are, and not just because I made them. It would be a crime against baseball to put in hundreds of hours on 17 and NOT share these with other fans, even if only one person appreciates them.
So without further ado, here's what you can expect from this set and when you can expect it!
What to expect from me:
Player likeness
The faces are all being carried over from 14, where they made their way to 15, 16 and ultimately 17 now. Some, like usual, are better than others, but all look more than acceptable. I have taken full advantage of the hairstyles and facial hair options and am doing my best to replicate each style for each specific year on every player. Also all pitchers have the correct pitch types and speeds thanks to the James/Neyer guide.
Player equipment
When I first made all of these there was no option for branded equipment, so this is the first year I'm putting max effort into getting these right. Back in the 90's however, there was a lot of Reebok. The purist in me won't put any Under Armor or New Balance in, even though they look sweet. So for example a player with Reebok cleats will have them replaced with either Mizuno or Nike and the color schemes adjusted accordingly. Same with gloves, bats, etc... My goal is to give every player the brand and color scheme shown in their picture. Same with sleeves, wristbands, glasses, eye black, etc.... It's very time consuming, but pays off so much in game.
Ratings
The ratings will stay the same, however I am going to be in a world of hurt seeing as how transferring the players over from 16 screws them up due to player morale/contract issues. Long story short, I have to take screenshots of every player off of 16 when they are edited on 17 and re-enter every attribute to give them the proper rating. So please don't expect these anytime soon.
Stadiums/Uniforms
Obviously I can only work with what's given, but with the new classic stadiums these are going to come to life like never before! In 1997 when that awesome Marlins team took it all, you know not only have the correct unis, but the proper park as well! Thank you SCEA, especially for the Metrodome.
When to expect these
Don't. Between exporting/importing, the ratings glitch, and the time it takes for each team (right now 2 hours per team) I can't honestly tell you. I can promise you however that no one wants these faster and more than me. I promise. But getting their hair, bodies, equipment, ratings, general busy work, etc... all perfect (IMO) it won't be quick or easy. I am doing 1996 first and then 97, and finally 98. As of posting Baltimore and Boston are done, minus the proper ratings. So basically I have a long, long, road ahead of me and it will likely take months for all of this.
25 man?
Yes. I designed these for 25 man, Season play, injuries off. Yes, I know there is an extra position player and one less pitcher on most teams.Yes, I know some guys only played 50-55 games in a certain season, but if none of their replacements played any more games in the respective year the starter is staying in. For example Matt Stairs in 1998. Don't complain. I am going for 100% accuracy but there may be a hiccup at some point in your opinion. You have to deal with it. Jose Cruz is with the Mariners in 97 and Toronto in 98. He could have been with either team realistically in 97 but I wanted him in Seattle and it's justified. He played approximately the same amount of games for each that season so it came down to preference. That's an example of how these work.
Bottom line
I am giving all I got to this set. I want it as close to perfect as I have the ability to make it. It may be my last roster hur-rah and it needs to count. I hope you guys can enjoy the fruits of my labor and relive some of the greatest years of baseball ever played.
Thanks for the support boys!
Enjoy some early screens:
If you have used any of the 1996, 1997 or 1998 roster sets on PS4, or even one from PS3, you are probably familiar with my work.
Seeing as how amazing this years game looks and plays, I have no choice but to grind away even longer to bring both you and I the roster set I have always dreamed of, but never had the true opportunity to achieve.
And to be honest, I was going to do these regardless and not share them. It would upset me when people would rip all the hours of work I put in and then try to re-up them as their own or take credit for them. I guess I get why musicians or other artists get so picky about copyrights haha.
Anyway, I realized after only finishing two teams now how truly amazing these are, and not just because I made them. It would be a crime against baseball to put in hundreds of hours on 17 and NOT share these with other fans, even if only one person appreciates them.
So without further ado, here's what you can expect from this set and when you can expect it!
What to expect from me:
Player likeness
The faces are all being carried over from 14, where they made their way to 15, 16 and ultimately 17 now. Some, like usual, are better than others, but all look more than acceptable. I have taken full advantage of the hairstyles and facial hair options and am doing my best to replicate each style for each specific year on every player. Also all pitchers have the correct pitch types and speeds thanks to the James/Neyer guide.
Player equipment
When I first made all of these there was no option for branded equipment, so this is the first year I'm putting max effort into getting these right. Back in the 90's however, there was a lot of Reebok. The purist in me won't put any Under Armor or New Balance in, even though they look sweet. So for example a player with Reebok cleats will have them replaced with either Mizuno or Nike and the color schemes adjusted accordingly. Same with gloves, bats, etc... My goal is to give every player the brand and color scheme shown in their picture. Same with sleeves, wristbands, glasses, eye black, etc.... It's very time consuming, but pays off so much in game.
Ratings
The ratings will stay the same, however I am going to be in a world of hurt seeing as how transferring the players over from 16 screws them up due to player morale/contract issues. Long story short, I have to take screenshots of every player off of 16 when they are edited on 17 and re-enter every attribute to give them the proper rating. So please don't expect these anytime soon.
Stadiums/Uniforms
Obviously I can only work with what's given, but with the new classic stadiums these are going to come to life like never before! In 1997 when that awesome Marlins team took it all, you know not only have the correct unis, but the proper park as well! Thank you SCEA, especially for the Metrodome.
When to expect these
Don't. Between exporting/importing, the ratings glitch, and the time it takes for each team (right now 2 hours per team) I can't honestly tell you. I can promise you however that no one wants these faster and more than me. I promise. But getting their hair, bodies, equipment, ratings, general busy work, etc... all perfect (IMO) it won't be quick or easy. I am doing 1996 first and then 97, and finally 98. As of posting Baltimore and Boston are done, minus the proper ratings. So basically I have a long, long, road ahead of me and it will likely take months for all of this.
25 man?
Yes. I designed these for 25 man, Season play, injuries off. Yes, I know there is an extra position player and one less pitcher on most teams.Yes, I know some guys only played 50-55 games in a certain season, but if none of their replacements played any more games in the respective year the starter is staying in. For example Matt Stairs in 1998. Don't complain. I am going for 100% accuracy but there may be a hiccup at some point in your opinion. You have to deal with it. Jose Cruz is with the Mariners in 97 and Toronto in 98. He could have been with either team realistically in 97 but I wanted him in Seattle and it's justified. He played approximately the same amount of games for each that season so it came down to preference. That's an example of how these work.
Bottom line
I am giving all I got to this set. I want it as close to perfect as I have the ability to make it. It may be my last roster hur-rah and it needs to count. I hope you guys can enjoy the fruits of my labor and relive some of the greatest years of baseball ever played.
Thanks for the support boys!
Enjoy some early screens:
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