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[MLB] The Stove is HOT

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    JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    So...

    How is MLB The Show 19?

    I cannot afford the newest version

    it's alright. if you're only interested in RTTS (which is all I am in interested), you'll barely notice the difference

    20's updates to RTTS are mostly meta.... the biggest one is the personality traits seem to actually do stuff now instead of just be another menu to work through

    i can't speak to the other game modes

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    edited March 2020
    I have never played a game in this series, I have no idea what rrts is

    The last baseball game I played was something on a friend's super Nintendo about 25 years ago

    I remember there was a change up that changed the ball into a feather

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    MaximumMaximum Registered User regular
    I have never played a game in this series, I have no idea what rrts is

    Create your own player, start out in AA and work your way up. 19 is totally fine, I honestly can't tell the difference between 19 and 20.

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    JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    RTTS is sort of like the main game mode... at least for people of a certain age. It's equivalent to Franchise mode in Madden

    they do other stuff with like deckbuilding teams now and stuff, but none of that holds much meaning for me

    a LOT of the updates from year to year now are focused on non-RTTS things

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    I have not played Madden either

    MLB the Show looks interesting, but maybe I'll wait a couple weeks for this

    https://youtu.be/EV1cT8spGmw

    That looks fun and I don't really have any attachments to any MLB teams any more

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    The JudgeThe Judge The Terwilliger CurvesRegistered User regular
    MLB is broadcasting Felix's perfect game on Seattle's main site right now: https://www.mlb.com/mariners

    Currently in the bottom of the 3rd.

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    JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    maybe everyone knows this and I was just too close to the situation, but the rays rebroadcast the Game 162 comeback vs the yankees and it strikes me as utterly and painfully obvious that the Yankees intentionally threw that game to stick it to the Red Sox

    like

    literally just throwing center cut changeups one after another. i dont even know if they threw a non-strike after the 7th inning

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    The Judge wrote: »
    MLB is broadcasting Felix's perfect game on Seattle's main site right now: https://www.mlb.com/mariners

    Currently in the bottom of the 3rd.

    they're playing game 7 of the 2016 world series here

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VZcKBvBWes

    probably the best baseball game ever, probably

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    The Cow KingThe Cow King a island Registered User regular
    I have not played Madden either

    MLB the Show looks interesting, but maybe I'll wait a couple weeks for this

    https://youtu.be/EV1cT8spGmw

    That looks fun and I don't really have any attachments to any MLB teams any more

    It's a good player Sim career mode it just puts you in your at bats and defensive stoppages or you can watch the whole game, or do a franchise mode and play as the whole team.

    Usually goes free on psplus during the world series or maybe on sale if opening day ever happens

    I have 19 from the ws but only played 17 I think was was great but it was my first one and jasc said I think 19 was the best jump in quality so I'd recommend it

    I dunno about arcadey games tho I've only played MFL instead of Madden cause MFL rules and literal murder is part of the game go go team all orc line backers

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    Captain InertiaCaptain Inertia Registered User regular
    edited March 2020
    DJ Eebs wrote: »
    The Judge wrote: »
    MLB is broadcasting Felix's perfect game on Seattle's main site right now: https://www.mlb.com/mariners

    Currently in the bottom of the 3rd.

    they're playing game 7 of the 2016 world series here

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VZcKBvBWes

    probably the best baseball game ever, probably

    Too soon

    Edit: this World Series matchup should have been a sign that we flipped into the bad timeline

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    NiryaNirya Registered User regular
    The fact that they chose a random game where Mike Trout went 5-5 over 2002 WS Game 6 or even the Skaggs Tribute No-Hitter from last year says a lot.

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    Captain InertiaCaptain Inertia Registered User regular
    edited March 2020
    The Skaggs Tribute game is amazing but might really be too soon, not meme too soon

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    The Escape GoatThe Escape Goat incorrigible ruminant they/themRegistered User regular
    I have not played Madden either

    MLB the Show looks interesting, but maybe I'll wait a couple weeks for this

    That looks fun and I don't really have any attachments to any MLB teams any more

    super mega baseball is a series enjoyed by some content creators I watch, if that helps

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    I have not played Madden either

    MLB the Show looks interesting, but maybe I'll wait a couple weeks for this

    That looks fun and I don't really have any attachments to any MLB teams any more

    super mega baseball is a series enjoyed by some content creators I watch, if that helps

    I don't know what that means either, I am too old for video games?

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    Zombie HeroZombie Hero Registered User regular
    Something to tide us over on opening day:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pkVu6Kw00M

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    admanbadmanb unionize your workplace Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited March 2020
    Good.

    Super sucks for Dodgers fans especially as their World Series win was clearly stolen, but it’s the right thing to do.

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    The Escape GoatThe Escape Goat incorrigible ruminant they/themRegistered User regular
    I have not played Madden either

    MLB the Show looks interesting, but maybe I'll wait a couple weeks for this

    That looks fun and I don't really have any attachments to any MLB teams any more

    super mega baseball is a series enjoyed by some content creators I watch, if that helps

    I don't know what that means either, I am too old for video games?

    nah that's more an internet thing

    I have watched people play it on the youtubes and the twitches and it seems fun

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    MaximumMaximum Registered User regular
    I seriously doubt there will be a 2020 season for any league.

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    JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    yes.. i would also be willing to bet that the 2020 season never takes place

    if for no other reason than that by the time any of these requirements become true, there will be so little calendar time left that it is meaningless to even try

    only thing that can change that is if they decide to do empty stadium games...

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    I don't see the season taking place, unless it's very, very short

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    admanbadmanb unionize your workplace Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    I could see them running an exhibition league for whatever is left of the season. Maybe with some for-funsies playoffs.

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    DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    MLB is working on maybe opening the season in May, with everyone playing in Arizona with, presumably, some sort of testing method to keep it all clean. There are...a lot of reasons to think this might not work, plus this quote from a Mets player:

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    MaximumMaximum Registered User regular
    Is tv money really that important?

    I guess answered my own question, but still...

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    Captain InertiaCaptain Inertia Registered User regular
    edited April 2020
    I get having everyone in the same place to maintain quarantine but

    There’s ~750 active slots of people to keep from their friends and family
    Add another ~450 for coaches and staff
    Plus rotate in another ~300 for injury call ups*

    1. Does Arizona have enough air conditioned domes to do this?
    2. You’re looking at ~1,200 people that need to be completely isolated (as a group) for months
    3. You need some way to keep your possible call ups “clean” to add them to that other group as needed...

    I do give them kudos for trying, but I think this one needs some more workshopping...

    *could be way low...isn’t that how many just the Yankees needed last season?

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    expendableexpendable Silly Goose Registered User regular
    I get having everyone in the same place to maintain quarantine but

    There’s ~750 active slots of people to keep from their friends and family
    Add another ~450 for coaches and staff
    Plus rotate in another ~300 for injury call ups*

    1. Does Arizona have enough air conditioned domes to do this?
    2. You’re looking at ~1,200 people that need to be completely isolated (as a group) for months
    3. You need some way to keep your possible call ups “clean” to add them to that other group as needed...

    I do give them kudos for trying, but I think this one needs some more workshopping...

    *could be way low...isn’t that how many just the Yankees needed last season?

    Don't forget hotel staffs. And Umps. And all those people need to eat.

    And no, they're going to rotate through the Diamondbacks and play other games at spring training fields. Possibly 7 inning doubleheaders.

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    Lokiamis wrote: »
    So the servers suddenly decide to cramp up during the last six percent.
    Man, the Director will really go out of his way to be a dick to L4D players.
    Steam
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    Doctor DetroitDoctor Detroit Registered User regular
    They’re going to play...outside...in the Phoenix area...in the summer months?

    Bold strategy, Cotton.

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    eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    I could see it working if they greatly expanded the rosters to give players rest, but playing day after day in that heat will take its toll on any player. But then that is more people to isolate from everyone else.

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    Zombie HeroZombie Hero Registered User regular
    Maybe if every game was played at 4am they have a shot at playing at reasonable temps.

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    Raijin QuickfootRaijin Quickfoot I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular

    First game of the MLB The Show players league is tonight


    Regular season: Round-robin. Every team will play every other team one time, for a total of 29 games — three innings per game — per team in the regular season. The regular season opens April 10 and is scheduled to end April 28.

    First regular-season game: 9 p.m. ET, Friday, April 10; Blake Snell (Rays) vs. Amir Garrett (Reds). This is a rematch of the title game of the four-player mini tournament in March. Drama!


    Playoffs: The top eight teams will make the playoffs, which will start shortly after the regular season ends and largely mirror the MLB playoffs. The first two rounds are best of three, the “World Series” will be a best-of-five.

    Diamondbacks: Jon Duplantier
    Braves: Luke Jackson
    Orioles: Dwight Smith Jr.
    Red Sox: Eduardo Rodriguez
    Cubs: Ian Happ
    White Sox: Lucas Giolito
    Reds: Amir Garrett
    Indians: Carlos Santana
    Rockies: David Dahl
    Tigers: Niko Goodrum
    Astros: Lance McCullers Jr.
    Royals: Brett Phillips
    Angels: Ty Buttrey
    Dodgers: Gavin Lux
    Marlins: Ryne Stanek
    Brewers: Josh Hader
    Twins: Trevor May
    Mets: Jeff McNeil
    Yankees: Tommy Kahnle
    Athletics: Jesus Luzardo
    Phillies: Rhys Hoskins
    Pirates: Cole Tucker
    Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Giants: Hunter Pence
    Mariners: Carl Edwards Jr.
    Cardinals: Matt Carpenter
    Rays: Blake Snell
    Rangers: Joey Gallo
    Blue Jays: Bo Bichette
    Nationals: Juan Soto

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    This a hell of a lot better than whatever they want to do with quarantining the entire league in Arizona and making them play baseball as hostages or whatever the fuck nightmare

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    MaximumMaximum Registered User regular
    Added bonus of not feeling bad about watching Astros players get beaned...

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    DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2020
    I don't buy a lot of videogames these days

    Does the super mega baseball 3 release date of April 30 seem correct

    Edit it is not official

    https://youtu.be/a--A4BL_zQ0

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    Sweeney TomSweeney Tom Registered User regular
    I don't buy a lot of videogames these days

    Does the super mega baseball 3 release date of April 30 seem correct

    Edit it is not official

    https://youtu.be/a--A4BL_zQ0

    ...We know you’re eager for a release date, which unfortunately we haven’t been able to finalize yet. Industry-wide changes due to COVID-19 have led to some logistical delays in the game’s release. We’re not at the point where a delay beyond the April window is definite yet, but we’re optimistic that if there is a delay it will be minimal. We’re going to get the game in your hands as quickly as we can - we’ll announce a release date once it’s confirmed.

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    Raijin QuickfootRaijin Quickfoot I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Oh shit! Hank Steinbrenner died from an illness.

    It’s not Covid-19 though

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    Raijin QuickfootRaijin Quickfoot I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    They’re also cutting 40 MiLB teams

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    expendableexpendable Silly Goose Registered User regular
    Djiem wrote: »
    Lokiamis wrote: »
    So the servers suddenly decide to cramp up during the last six percent.
    Man, the Director will really go out of his way to be a dick to L4D players.
    Steam
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