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MLB 09 The Show Patch Announcement From the MLB Development Team

02:05 PM - April 7, 2009 by Russell_SCEA

PS3 Only

On behalf of the entire MLB The Show development team we would like to take this time to first thank everyone for playing MLB 09 and being so patient with us as we work through some of the issues the community has experienced. We are very aware of these problems and we would like to announce that we are indeed working on a patch to fix the most glaring offline and online bugs and glitches you have encountered in this years game. When the patch is ready for deployment we will give an update with the contents of the patch. In meantime, we have found a work around for one of the most glaring bugs, the Road to the Show crash. If you skip all training sessions (batting and base running) during the month of September you should be fine. We know this is not ideal, however until the patch is ready for public release this will allow you to continue playing your RTTS save files (if the save file is before entering a training session). We take these issues and concerns very seriously and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Once again, thank you for your time and your patience. We will update the community as soon as the patch release date is set.

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# 181 Eski33 @ 04/19/09 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhova


	What are MLB the show 09 going to do about refunding money? We all paid our hard earned money for a game that does not work, and still don't have a time frame when this problem will be resolved.

I think you are in the wrong forum. I believe you are referring to the 2K series. The Show works just fine with minor glitches that don't endanger the experience...

# 182 SoxFan01605 @ 04/19/09 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Eski33


	I think you are in the wrong forum. I believe you are referring to the 2K series. The Show works just fine with minor glitches that don't endanger the experience...

...Unless you play RTTS.

# 183 DrUrsus @ 04/19/09 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I agree!

Rudyjuly,

For the DH stamina problem, does it help to edit the DH and raise his stamina to 100? I guess you would also have to make sure he doesn't play anywhere else if that is the case.

I'm sure they will still get tired, but maybe it would help a little especially in a case like Sheffield (haven't looked at his stamina yet) if his stamina is lower in his ratings due to his age or lack of performance enhancing drugs now.

# 184 TNKNGM @ 04/19/09 01:48 PM

PATCH SUGGESTION

Any chance you guys can patch this?

The Red Sox road unifroms should have blue socks and the wristbandsshould be blue as well

The game currently has them wearing red socks and red wristbands

Just figured I'd poiint this out

# 185 deloz @ 04/19/09 08:36 PM

How about fixing the damn servers so that more than 1/10 of your games has a playable connection. THE ONLINE SERVERS ARE A HIDEOUS JOKE!!!!!!

# 186 Spaced Ace @ 04/19/09 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deloz


	How about fixing the damn servers so that more than 1/10 of your games has a playable connection. THE ONLINE SERVERS ARE A HIDEOUS JOKE!!!!!!

100% agreed. '08 ran better online. Unless they get rid of that peer-to-peer bs, the connections will never improve.

# 187 rudyjuly2 @ 04/19/09 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DrUrsus


	Rudyjuly, For the DH stamina problem, does it help to edit the DH and raise his stamina to 100? I guess you would also have to make sure he doesn't play anywhere else if that is the case. I'm sure they will still get tired, but maybe it would help a little especially in a case like Sheffield (haven't looked at his stamina yet) if his stamina is lower in his ratings due to his age or lack of performance enhancing drugs now.

I'm not a roster editing guy. I just take someone else's rosters and use them. I'm playing in the NL right now so it's a non issue but I would like to restart a Tiger season with the new opening day rosters and play in the AL for a bit. The Tigers use a lot of their bench right now so it wouldn't be a huge deal but they are trying to spot Magglio and Guillen at DH to help them rest.

# 188 PureEvil22 @ 04/20/09 07:15 AM

Do you think there is any reason to not start up a franchise before this patch is released, I just dont want to restart if any fixes wont work mid-season

# 189 oldman @ 04/20/09 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PureEvil22


	Do you think there is any reason to not start up a franchise before this patch is released, I just dont want to restart if any fixes wont work mid-season

I am in my third year of a franchise with the Pirates. I am just messing around with it trying to figure out the in's and out's of the game and once the patch is released I am going to start a real one.

# 190 major major @ 04/20/09 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman


	I am in my third year of a franchise with the Pirates. I am just messing around with it trying to figure out the in's and out's of the game and once the patch is released I am going to start a real one.

Here Here and waiting patiently

# 191 Millennium @ 04/20/09 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PureEvil22


	Do you think there is any reason to not start up a franchise before this patch is released, I just dont want to restart if any fixes wont work mid-season

I would think until they announce one way or another to expect to have to restart your franchises when the patch comes out.

# 192 Rawdeal28 @ 04/20/09 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Millennium


	I would think until they announce one way or another to expect to have to restart your franchises when the patch comes out.

i still dont think so. last year the fixes worked in ur current franchises. i think the only thing that would make u restart would be that stat glitch.

# 193 Rawdeal28 @ 04/20/09 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dickdalewood


	Well, IF the scheduling issues are fixed, I can't see how you wouldn't have to restart for those changes to take place.

thats a good point. but i think they realize that most people have started franchises already and alot of people dont want to start over. i wouldnt want to thats for damn sure.

but i guess we will see who is right.

# 194 Revolution42 @ 04/20/09 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	PS3 Only On behalf of the entire MLB The Show development team we would like to take this time to first thank everyone for playing MLB 09 and being so patient with us as we work through some of the issues the community has experienced. We are very aware of these problems and we would like to announce that we are indeed working on a patch to fix the most glaring offline and online bugs and glitches you have encountered in this years game. When the patch is ready for deployment we will give an update with the contents of the patch. In meantime, we have found a work around for one of the most glaring bugs, the Road to the Show crash. If you skip all training sessions (batting and base running) during the month of September you should be fine. We know this is not ideal, however until the patch is ready for public release this will allow you to continue playing your RTTS save files (if the save file is before entering a training session). We take these issues and concerns very seriously and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Once again, thank you for your time and your patience. We will update the community as soon as the patch release date is set. MLB The Show Development Team

You are most welcome and thank you very much in return.

# 195 dlowery21 @ 04/20/09 05:45 PM

Has anyone figured out a way to control these damn rosters in season/franchise mode? I see that there have been some patches discussed, have any been released yet? It's really annoying some of the lineups the cpu throws at me. Please let me know. Thanks. -Dan

# 196 sarge81 @ 04/20/09 11:45 PM

I truly don't understand why we can't get more information. I work for a software company, and whenever we are working on releasing a patch or service pack for our software, we have a general idea of enhancements and a time frame for when it will be done, and we let our customers know as soon as we know anything. The only thing I can think of is that SCEA thinks that they can't fix some of the more prevalent issues, and therefore do not want to list them from the get go. However, as members of the MLB community, I think we should be given more updates and details into the process. We have all waited patiently for these issues to be fixed, and someone from SCEA should be able to answer some of our questions at this point. They should have a strong idea of whether or not we have to restart our season/franchise. You'd have to think that when Russell started this post, they were probably already a couple of weeks into the whole process, and its already been 2 weeks since he started the thread. We STILL have not gotten updates. I understand that things have to go through the QA process and what not, but as a developer, I also know that at this point, you should already know what your limitations are and what you can accomplish.
What's the deal?

# 197 bad8 @ 04/21/09 12:05 AM

I am new to MLB 09 the Show and this forum. I just bought a PS3 for this game. So far I love the game I just have some questions and hope someone will answer.

Why do the lineups keep getting changed. I play the Phillies and they always have Howard hitting 3rd and Utley hitting 4th even if I change it the computer changes it back in franchise. Is the update going to fix this? Also loading rosters online for minor league players losing the historical stats?

My other thing I am wondering is why do pitchers lose all of their energy after pitching 70 pitches? I mean guys like Santana, Beckett and other power pitchers who can throw 100+ pitches.

Why does the computers outfielders seem like they can fly and catch every gap shot and deep line drives near the wall. Any way to fix that with a slider?

Again I am sure some of these questions have been answered but it would be a great help to me to understand this game and what I can change with it. Also, when is this update expected i've been putting off my franchise for two weeks now waiting.

# 198 DrUrsus @ 04/21/09 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bad8


	I am new to MLB 09 the Show and this forum. I just bought a PS3 for this game. So far I love the game I just have some questions and hope someone will answer. Why do the lineups keep getting changed. I play the Phillies and they always have Howard hitting 3rd and Utley hitting 4th even if I change it the computer changes it back in franchise. Is the update going to fix this? Also loading rosters online for minor league players losing the historical stats? My other thing I am wondering is why do pitchers lose all of their energy after pitching 70 pitches? I mean guys like Santana, Beckett and other power pitchers who can throw 100+ pitches. Why does the computers outfielders seem like they can fly and catch every gap shot and deep line drives near the wall. Any way to fix that with a slider? Again I am sure some of these questions have been answered but it would be a great help to me to understand this game and what I can change with it. Also, when is this update expected i've been putting off my franchise for two weeks now waiting.

Yea, put OF speed to 0 or 1, drop OF arm strength down about 1 or 2 from default.
I don't have a problem at all with SP fatigue, personally.
Don't know for sure if the update will fix the lineup/rotation problem (this problem is well documented all over this forum, lol), but it is the single biggest problem for me personally. It honestly drives me bonkers! Why does this happen? Your guess is as good as mine, but there really seems to be a LOT of database problems with the game this year.
I recently started a franchise with the last SCEA update (the one before this newer one). All the historical stats looked fine. 3 games into my franchise, in the paper, it shows that C. Villanueva of the Brewers broke the all time saves lead with 500+ saves. I don't think he was ever a closer before this year, lol. So I had to trash that franchise, and start all over.

# 199 DrUrsus @ 04/21/09 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sarge81


	I truly don't understand why we can't get more information. I work for a software company, and whenever we are working on releasing a patch or service pack for our software, we have a general idea of enhancements and a time frame for when it will be done, and we let our customers know as soon as we know anything. The only thing I can think of is that SCEA thinks that they can't fix some of the more prevalent issues, and therefore do not want to list them from the get go. However, as members of the MLB community, I think we should be given more updates and details into the process. We have all waited patiently for these issues to be fixed, and someone from SCEA should be able to answer some of our questions at this point. They should have a strong idea of whether or not we have to restart our season/franchise. You'd have to think that when Russell started this post, they were probably already a couple of weeks into the whole process, and its already been 2 weeks since he started the thread. We STILL have not gotten updates. I understand that things have to go through the QA process and what not, but as a developer, I also know that at this point, you should already know what your limitations are and what you can accomplish. What's the deal?

They were probably told not to comment until they knew for sure what they could/would fix. I'm just happy their working on a patch, and hope to God that it includes a lineup/rotation "glitch" fix.

# 200 DrUrsus @ 04/21/09 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dlowery21


	Has anyone figured out a way to control these damn rosters in season/franchise mode? I see that there have been some patches discussed, have any been released yet? It's really annoying some of the lineups the cpu throws at me. Please let me know. Thanks. -Dan

I can tell you I have tried EVERY trick I have ever used in any game.

Here is one thing you can do, but it only works for your team and team you are playing against.

If you have 2 controllers move one over to your team and the other controller to the other team. Set your lineups, start the game, and once the game starts, press pause, controller select, and move the 2nd controller back to the middle for CPU control. The CPU will take over.
If you only have one controller you can try moving it to the opposite team, and then select their lineup. After the game starts move it back to your team. I am not sure about this one since I haven't tested it. Your team may get messed up, I don't know. Give it a try if you only have one controller. If that doesn't work, try going farther into the selection process without starting the game with your team, and then back out a little and do the other team, and leave the controller on the other team, start the game, and move it back after the game starts. I know that's hard to follow. If you have 2 controllers, its easy.
Of course this doesn't work for any other lineups/rotations except the games being played.

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