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MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

10:42 AM - February 26, 2014 by csamuelsvt

PlayStation.Blog has posted their MLB 14 The Show developer blog which details quick counts and player lock features, which help complete games faster.

Other details not mentioned in the video are listed below.

Quick Counts and Player Lock are game options; they aren’t mandatory.
Quick Counts and Player Lock are available in all game modes except Road To The Show.
Player lock will allow you to play a full game in as little as 10 minutes.
With Quick Counts on, you will cut your game completion times in half if used in conjunction with the Fast Play presentation setting. Games can now be completed in as little as 30 minutes.
Realistic stats in Quick Counts have not been compromised. However, you may see a slight increase in strike outs and walks.
To customize your Player Lock experience, visit the Options page and access the RTTS Options.
Player Lock fielding uses fielder-perspective controls, so all bases are mapped opposite of non-Player Lock games (i.e. Square = First, X = Second, Circle = Third, Triangle = Home)

What are your thoughts on quick counts and player lock?

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# 181 Factzzz @ 02/28/14 02:25 PM

Here's another example, this time in gif form:

This is next gen graphics to me, and the way jerseys should move.

# 182 tnixen @ 02/28/14 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Here's another example, this time in gif form: This is next gen graphics to me, and the way jerseys should move.

Sure does look good!

Maybe in a few years we will have this type of thing in MLB The Show

Can't wait to see the first real videos of MLB 14 The Show running on PS4

# 183 nemesis04 @ 02/28/14 03:02 PM

How about we wait and see how the ps4 version animates before asking for other stuff. We really know nothing about it.

# 184 Woodweaver @ 02/28/14 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Here's another example, this time in gif form: This is next gen graphics to me, and the way jerseys should move.

That does look good! Only a little interpenetration with the chest. I wonder what the frame rate is when that's being processed for 50+ instances?

# 185 LastActionHero @ 02/28/14 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	How about we wait and see how the ps4 version animates before asking for other stuff. We really know nothing about it.

Fair enough!
I was just wondering if this could be possible considering the strides nba2k and fifa made in that department. I know you can't compare one to another, basketball has smaller crowds to render probably and I believe Fifa isn't even close to an effort compared to the show's crowd.

Thanks for popping in now and then Wood, really appreciate it!
You know I would love a real nerdy inside documentary at SCEA with an approach where the devs try to please all the fans and how that's just never possible.
Or the euphoric moment when the lighting tech broke the lighting code and Russel bought cake for everyone to celebrate right up until the game is out and they can finally see there family again

Sundance festival?
Haha keep up the great work guys, love this game!

# 186 Heroesandvillains @ 02/28/14 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Here's another example, this time in gif form: This is next gen graphics to me, and the way jerseys should move.

This is phenomenal.

But I have to wonder why in my 100 games with 2K14 I've never noticed this? Is it the slow-mo? Or the cinematic up-close non-game view shot?

Game 2 against the Nuggets in the first round of the Playoffs tonight! Guess what I'll be looking for!

Thanks for the gif!

# 187 metsfan4life1 @ 02/28/14 04:36 PM

You guys all take things way too seriously.

# 188 bp4baseball @ 02/28/14 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro


	You guys think they sleep at the studio? lol.

I have heard that yes some do spend the night during crunch time...they are dedicated and are working much longer hours than your typical 9-5 job.

# 189 Russell_SCEA @ 02/28/14 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro


	You guys think they sleep at the studio? lol.

Who told you we don't?

# 190 Factzzz @ 02/28/14 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	This is phenomenal. But I have to wonder why in my 100 games with 2K14 I've never noticed this? Is it the slow-mo? Or the cinematic up-close non-game view shot? Game 2 against the Nuggets in the first round of the Playoffs tonight! Guess what I'll be looking for! Thanks for the gif!

Yeah depending on the player (personality badges) after they score or a teammate scores, they'll celebrate like this going back up the court.

(Not to get off topic, just wanted to answer the question)

# 191 ryanmc564 @ 02/28/14 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Yeah depending on the player (personality badges) after they score or a teammate scores, they'll celebrate like this going back up the court. (Not to get off topic, just wanted to answer the question)

I'm curious factzzz in that GIF are you saying that is like a cut scene after you score and not actual game play, if it is a cut scene I'm sure they could do more on the cloth physics than what could on gameplay, I've only seen brief videos of nba 2k14 so not enough to justify how well the clothes look, while I take back what I said about that nobody has done that yet, I almost forgot that 2k tried cloth physic before in one of their Mlb titles but it was horribly done and made everyone look like they were playing under a 100 mph wind conditions. However even some of the screenshots of Nba 2k14 the clothes don't look like they act properly either and that's a bad thing about screenshots, they just don't represent the game well as a video would.

# 192 merchant1874 @ 02/28/14 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanmc564


	I'm curious factzzz in that GIF are you saying that is like a cut scene after you score and not actual game play, if it is a cut scene I'm sure they could do more on the cloth physics than what could on gameplay, I've only seen brief videos of nba 2k14 so not enough to justify how well the clothes look, while I take back what I said about that nobody has done that yet, I almost forgot that 2k tried cloth physic before in one of their Mlb titles but it was horribly done and made everyone look like they were playing under a 100 mph wind conditions. However even some of the screenshots of Nba 2k14 the clothes don't look like they act properly either and that's a bad thing about screenshots, they just don't represent the game well as a video would.

The uniforms definitely move during gameplay.

I think if the show even just had better cloth physics when at bat and walk ups it would be a massive improvement.

Played all 3 mentioned games tonight.

1. NBA2k -ps4
2. FiFa-ps4
3. The show-ps3

Granted the show is last gen but you can really see the difference. I was expecting to be blown away with the ps4 screens but was slightly underwhelmed. Stadium and faces looked great but those unis are just the same. Starched and lifeless and very unrealistic.

I think the show is damb near perfect gameplay wise so I look at these cosmetic things as a by product and would like to see them improved.

# 193 Curahee @ 02/28/14 06:22 PM

Who wishes they were here an hour earlier to see what Russell posted before he thought better of it and deleted it?!

# 194 Heroesandvillains @ 02/28/14 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Who told you we don't?

Guys, don't think he's being THAT sarcastic.

True story: On a few nights last year at CD, we were there SUPER LATE (easily 13-14 hour days), and lights in offices (rather, computer screen lights) with nearly closed - but not completely closed - doors were a plenty when the CD guys were ushered out.

It would not surprise me at all if he's only half kidding (or not kidding at all!).

Their post release vacation is more than deserved. LOL!

# 195 Factzzz @ 02/28/14 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanmc564


	I'm curious factzzz in that GIF are you saying that is like a cut scene after you score and not actual game play, if it is a cut scene I'm sure they could do more on the cloth physics than what could on gameplay, I've only seen brief videos of nba 2k14 so not enough to justify how well the clothes look, while I take back what I said about that nobody has done that yet, I almost forgot that 2k tried cloth physic before in one of their Mlb titles but it was horribly done and made everyone look like they were playing under a 100 mph wind conditions. However even some of the screenshots of Nba 2k14 the clothes don't look like they act properly either and that's a bad thing about screenshots, they just don't represent the game well as a video would.

No it's actually during gameplay after a score, and the jerseys look pretty much perfect in the way they move, and it's a very noticeable improvement over last gen, which is what i was hoping for with the Show.

And i actually forgot about mlb 2k trying that with their jerseys, they over did it a lot, but i think it was a decent start, and especially now with the ps4 and in 2014, i think it could be done correctly.

Here's a picture of what i think looks like a good baseball jersey in a video game:

This game also had unbuttoned jerseys

# 196 angelstrout @ 02/28/14 07:33 PM

Not really looking forward to this feature I really enjoy playing a full 9 inning game and its presentation. It's baseball I'm in no rush to when playing this game which to me is the best for sports games.

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# 197 tnixen @ 02/28/14 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by angelstrout


	Not really looking forward to this feature I really enjoy playing a full 9 inning game and its presentation. It's baseball I'm in no rush to when playing this game which to me is the best for sports games. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You took the words right out of my mouth

# 198 thaSLAB @ 02/28/14 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by angelstrout


	Not really looking forward to this feature I really enjoy playing a full 9 inning game and its presentation. It's baseball I'm in no rush to when playing this game which to me is the best for sports games. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Options

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# 199 Curahee @ 02/28/14 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilliesFan13


	I want. I want. I want. I want. Me. Me. Me. Me. More. More. More. More. God Almighty, relax people. Please. It is impossible to get every single little detail that is being demanded every year. We'll get PS4 news when it's ready.

This isnt even the PS4 forum anymore.
Shouldnt all this stuff be redirected over there?

# 200 Curahee @ 02/28/14 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilliesFan13


	Regardless, it's the same thing in both forums.

Yeah but us over here wouldnt have to read it if they left theyre complaining over there.

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