MLB The Show 16 News Post

MLB The Show 16 Video - Franchise, Player Morale and Much More

06:56 PM - February 19, 2016 by Steve_OS

GameInformer has posted a new MLB The Show 16 video with Ramone Russell. They discuss many of the new features in the game, including franchise, player morale and much more. Check it out and post your thoughts!

Thanks for the tip, Grant Thomas!

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# 141 JDiaz1 @ 02/22/16 03:15 PM

I really wasn't sure where to post this but seeing as how Altuve and Correa have had their swings altered over the last few streams, as well as Rasmus finally losing that awful beard lol. I have an adjustment for Troy Tulowitzki that has just really surfaced today, I don't know if it is too late to get it into the game, but Tulo has added a leg kick. Here is a comparison gif of what I am talking about.

# 142 BrianU @ 02/22/16 03:22 PM

Wanted to post this and hope the Devs notice..

There are many great minds on here who test the game's franchise mode at length every year, and I am looking forward to what we see in 16 as I always am with a new release.

With the addition of career stats and WAR I am hoping the devs took a look at the simulated stats and did some work in that area. I remember in 15 the Saves stat was a bit off and they patched it, as well as some others. Also stolen bases that they tuned. For me the biggest issue I have which were not resolved are the RP stats (IPs) and complete games/shutouts for SPs. In 15 the latter two stats are around double what they should be.

I also frequently see people talking about pitchers overpowering hitters in later years of simulations. For me that isn't as a big an issue because I prefer playing 2-3 seasons max but I can see why it bothers many. I really just hope we see solid simulation stats because it adds a lot to the experience. It's all about the little things in franchise. The radio show was a great add but when you hear almost every other day about a complete game it takes something from it.

# 143 WaitTilNextYear @ 02/22/16 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JDiaz1


	I really wasn't sure where to post this but seeing as how Altuve and Correa have had their swings altered over the last few streams, as well as Rasmus finally losing that awful beard lol. I have an adjustment for Troy Tulowitzki that has just really surfaced today, I don't know if it is too late to get it into the game, but Tulo has added a leg kick. Here is a comparison gif of what I am talking about.

Is this a stance he's already used in a game? If he added it in the offseason, I really, really doubt they'll have it in there. Nor would I expect them to. Due to the MLBPA license, things like this probably have to debut in a real live game first before it becomes a likeness of the player.

# 144 Russell_SCEA @ 02/22/16 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JDiaz1


	I really wasn't sure where to post this but seeing as how Altuve and Correa have had their swings altered over the last few streams, as well as Rasmus finally losing that awful beard lol. I have an adjustment for Troy Tulowitzki that has just really surfaced today, I don't know if it is too late to get it into the game, but Tulo has added a leg kick. Here is a comparison gif of what I am talking about.

Don't get your hopes up because we are pretty much code locked. Including animations. Bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes rinse repeat.

# 145 JDiaz1 @ 02/22/16 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Don't get your hopes up because we are pretty much code locked. Including animations. Bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes rinse repeat.

No worries! I just wanted to point it out in the slim chance the leg kick can be added. Worst case scenario I just find a new stance for him or change the stride. I appreciate the response, Russell! Great work as always and I can't wait for this years edition of The Show!

# 146 WaitTilNextYear @ 02/22/16 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatles


	I am just hoping you guys worked on bug fixes.

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Don't get your hopes up because we are pretty much code locked. Including animations. Bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes rinse repeat.

Nope, definitely not doing any bug fixes....

# 147 HypoLuxa13 @ 02/22/16 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatles


	I am just hoping you guys worked on bug fixes.

# 148 eric7064 @ 02/22/16 10:12 PM

I just really hope all the features here are in online franchise.
First year features were identical. Last year went untouched. Me and my buddies put an insane amount of time in it ad would like the same features.

# 149 eric7064 @ 02/22/16 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear


	Is this a stance he's already used in a game? If he added it in the offseason, I really, really doubt they'll have it in there. Nor would I expect them to. Due to the MLBPA license, things like this probably have to debut in a real live game first before it becomes a likeness of the player.

They wouldn't need the MLBA license to change a guys swing I don't think. If they wanted they could technically ship everyone with generic swing/stances. BUT I do agree it's highly unlikely it's in.

# 150 Stolm @ 02/22/16 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Don't get your hopes up because we are pretty much code locked. Including animations. Bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes rinse repeat.

Did The Stride make it?

# 151 hhayes81 @ 02/22/16 10:46 PM

@BatmanRulez1 @MLBTheShow Won't be on the disc for lack of time to test. However, planning to patch it in, hopefully day 1. Stay tuned.

Thats a tweet from Nick Livingston

# 152 hhayes81 @ 02/22/16 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Stolm


	Did The Stride make it?

Forgot to quote you

# 153 HypoLuxa13 @ 02/22/16 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatles


	In case that went over anyone's heads, I was making a lame joke about how thorough they were being with bug fixes. Internet though, I know.

Ah, yes. Yet another perfect example of the need for a special "sarcasm" font or tag.

# 154 Stolm @ 02/22/16 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hhayes81


	@BatmanRulez1 @MLBTheShow Won't be on the disc for lack of time to test. However, planning to patch it in, hopefully day 1. Stay tuned. Thats a tweet from Nick Livingston

Nice, as long as it makes it in, I am happy.

Wonder if any changes have been made to it?

Hopefully a Dev can chime in when they have some free time.

# 155 WaitTilNextYear @ 02/22/16 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatles


	In case that went over anyone's heads, I was making a lame joke about how thorough they were being with bug fixes. Internet though, I know.

I figured as much, but it was more fun to pretend you had missed Ramone's post about bug fixes that was like 2 posts before yours. Some are actually that dense, unfortunately.

# 156 giants665 @ 02/23/16 02:39 PM

The player cards are perfect !!! I have wanted expanded stat tracking for so long!!! Couldn't be more excited!

# 157 Starducket Moon @ 02/23/16 04:50 PM

Anyone ask or notice if editing the coaches are added this year or looked at to be added in the future? Honestly it's the only thing I haven't read about so far. Deal breaker? No of course not, but when playing the Mets the generic 1B coach has always bugged me, especially if any trades are made where he's wearing the same number as a player. This year Goodwin changed his number from 26 to 22 and sometimes that takes longer for the powers that be to reflect that, or any coaching changes, in the game.

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# 158 seanjeezy @ 02/23/16 04:53 PM

So is WAR the only new stat added this year? Based on the screencap from Mr Oldboy it looks like all of the weird stats that can only be found here are still in the game, and I haven't seen anything like wOBA, wRC+, xFIP, etc.

Guess we'll find out for sure when the franchise info drops!

Edit:

Oh yeah, regarding stat-based progression - I really don't think that its a good idea, simply for the fact that the ratings provide a wide range of statistical outcomes. There are far too many factors to say, "oh player X hit 30 hr's this year but he only has 55 power, he needs a boost!" If he can already hit 30 homeruns with 55 power, why change it? As Knight and Tbarnes said, it only leads to a slippery slope.

Now the only caveat is if there is some mechanical change, but its not like the game is designed to handle that kind of thing on its own...

# 159 BrianU @ 02/23/16 06:06 PM

Listening to the Q&A stream they mentioned more about player morale. The strong majority of players are 'Satisfied' and the extremes are much more rare.

The attribute changes don't affect any physical attributes, only mental ones. Players will not gain/lose speed on pitches or run speed.

Also my favorite thing, they mentioned the sim stats last year for pitchers were a bit overpowered and they reworked them. I'll be checking the complete games/shutouts/saves as the first thing when I get the game hope to see it better this year.

# 160 Cowboy008 @ 02/23/16 06:24 PM

After hearing a little more on player morale I'm excited for the franchise stream next week.

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