MLB 2K9

[Weebs]

Ugh.  One of the editors at O.S. found a franchise-killing bug already.  Apparently, the 30 teams have limited budgets, which causes a large number of stud free agents (Manny, Lincecum, etc.) to remain completely UNSIGNED after becoming free agents.  I usually don't play through multiple seasons, but you guys who do (Simmer?) BEWARE.  If the free agent signing logic is sound, I would think a patch that edited the budgets would fix it, but I wouldn't count on a patch from 2K, to be honest.

Um, Manny is unsigned.  It makes sense that teams have limited budgets, it probably just means they need to adjust free agents to take best available deals.

I think he means after a full season.  Lincecum isn't even a free agent for another few years, I don't think.  And I'm guessing this is just a problem with 2k not adjusting the player salaries correctly.  I think it was in 2k7 where all the salaries were way off, and ARod was making something like $3M/year.  Or maybe they're keeping the team salaries where they are this year, but projecting free agent value at what it was last year.  Thanks a lot, the economy.

[Andre Dawson's Creek]

Ugh.  One of the editors at O.S. found a franchise-killing bug already.  Apparently, the 30 teams have limited budgets, which causes a large number of stud free agents (Manny, Lincecum, etc.) to remain completely UNSIGNED after becoming free agents.  I usually don't play through multiple seasons, but you guys who do (Simmer?) BEWARE.  If the free agent signing logic is sound, I would think a patch that edited the budgets would fix it, but I wouldn't count on a patch from 2K, to be honest.

Um, Manny is unsigned.  It makes sense that teams have limited budgets, it probably just means they need to adjust free agents to take best available deals.

I think he means after a full season.  Lincecum isn't even a free agent for another few years, I don't think.  And I'm guessing this is just a problem with 2k not adjusting the player salaries correctly.  I think it was in 2k7 where all the salaries were way off, and ARod was making something like $3M/year.  Or maybe they're keeping the team salaries where they are this year, but projecting free agent value at what it was last year.  Thanks a lot, the economy Obama.

Stream crossing'd.



I always sim a few seasons (stopping at the draft/FA periods) before starting a season.  I like the unknown.

[Kermit, B.]

Ugh.  One of the editors at O.S. found a franchise-killing bug already.  Apparently, the 30 teams have limited budgets, which causes a large number of stud free agents (Manny, Lincecum, etc.) to remain completely UNSIGNED after becoming free agents.  I usually don't play through multiple seasons, but you guys who do (Simmer?) BEWARE.  If the free agent signing logic is sound, I would think a patch that edited the budgets would fix it, but I wouldn't count on a patch from 2K, to be honest.

Um, Manny is unsigned.  It makes sense that teams have limited budgets, it probably just means they need to adjust free agents to take best available deals.

He is?  Thank you!

One of the VC developers addressed it:

The franchise issue is already fixed for a patch that is releasing on launch day. You can go back to your regularly scheduled worrying.

Sweet.

[Weebs]

I just hope online play works well this year and people can actually hit without having to swing before the pitch is even delivered.  Maybe we could start out an online league where me and Yeti play as the Pirates and Royals, or a fantasy draft league where it can actually be even.  I vote the latter.  Those are a lot of fun.

[TDubbs]

I just hope online play works well this year and people can actually hit without having to swing before the pitch is even delivered.  Maybe we could start out an online league where me and Yeti play as the Pirates and Royals, or a fantasy draft league where it can actually be even.  I vote the latter.  Those are a lot of fun.

Fantasy draft for a fantasy game?  LOOKING GLASS PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

[Andy]

Ugh.  One of the editors at O.S. found a franchise-killing bug already.  Apparently, the 30 teams have limited budgets, which causes a large number of stud free agents (Manny, Lincecum, etc.) to remain completely UNSIGNED after becoming free agents.  I usually don't play through multiple seasons, but you guys who do (Simmer?) BEWARE.  If the free agent signing logic is sound, I would think a patch that edited the budgets would fix it, but I wouldn't count on a patch from 2K, to be honest.

Um, Manny is unsigned.  It makes sense that teams have limited budgets, it probably just means they need to adjust free agents to take best available deals.

He is?  Thank you!

This is awesome.  I love it when games are patched before they are even released.  Always a good sign.

One of the VC developers addressed it:

The franchise issue is already fixed for a patch that is releasing on launch day. You can go back to your regularly scheduled worrying.

Sweet.

[Kermit, B.]

This is awesome.  I love it when games are patched before they are even released.  Always a good sign.

Meh.  Better than delaying the game a month.

[Weebs]

This is awesome.  I love it when games are patched before they are even released.  Always a good sign.

Meh.  Better than delaying the game a month.

Reading those 5 things about The Show makes me want to buy a PS3 and never think about the 2k series again.

[TDubbs]

This is awesome.  I love it when games are patched before they are even released.  Always a good sign.

Meh.  Better than delaying the game a month.

Reading those 5 things about The Show makes me want to buy a PS3 and never think about the 2k series again.

Please do.

[D. Doluntap]

How come no one boos Kosuke in the trailer?

It's great they focus on these "Signature walkups" instead of trying to sneak into EA HQ and steal...whatever they need to steal to copy MVP05.

And I just got to Gary Thorne. Shit.

[Philberto]

Is anyone really wanting to do a FANTASY LEAGUE for this FANTASY GAME? If so, let me know. I know I should be fully in the love with MLB The Show but I have played the equivalent to about 7-8 "real games" and I still can't get down the timing for the hitting. I think I've scored 5 runs in those "games" and 4 of them were by the homerun variety. So, if you guys are wanting to do something like this, then I would very possibly be swayed to buying 2k9 as opposed to The Show.

[Andy]

I love how thoroughly I botched the quote function in my reply up there.

How's this for a complaint about the 2K9 demo?  I'd like to actually hit off of a righthanded pitcher, but it's a frickin' three inning game with two of the best lefty pitchers in baseball starting for the teams.

(Yes, it's not much of a complaint.)

[Weebs]

Is anyone really wanting to do a FANTASY LEAGUE for this FANTASY GAME? If so, let me know. I know I should be fully in the love with MLB The Show but I have played the equivalent to about 7-8 "real games" and I still can't get down the timing for the hitting. I think I've scored 5 runs in those "games" and 4 of them were by the homerun variety. So, if you guys are wanting to do something like this, then I would very possibly be swayed to buying 2k9 as opposed to The Show.

Are you referring to actually tracking stats for a fantasy league, or doing a fantasy draft in an online league?

[Kermit, B.]

I love how thoroughly I botched the quote function in my reply up there.

How's this for a complaint about the 2K9 demo?  I'd like to actually hit off of a righthanded pitcher, but it's a frickin' three inning game with two of the best lefty pitchers in baseball starting for the teams.

(Yes, it's not much of a complaint.)

I think you can switch to the team you want to face and sub out their pitcher, then switch back.

Buyers beware.  I'm hearing some BAD things about this game from people who have picked it up early, but I'm going to foolishly buy it tomorrow, anyhow.  I hated 2K8 way less than a lot of people did, and this seems a lot better than 2K8.  I'm hoping it's fun enough to hold my attention for at least part of the summer.

[Slaky]

I love how thoroughly I botched the quote function in my reply up there.

How's this for a complaint about the 2K9 demo?  I'd like to actually hit off of a righthanded pitcher, but it's a frickin' three inning game with two of the best lefty pitchers in baseball starting for the teams.

(Yes, it's not much of a complaint.)

I think you can switch to the team you want to face and sub out their pitcher, then switch back.

Buyers beware.  I'm hearing some BAD things about this game from people who have picked it up early, but I'm going to foolishly buy it tomorrow, anyhow.  I hated 2K8 way less than a lot of people did, and this seems a lot better than 2K8.  I'm hoping it's fun enough to hold my attention for at least part of the summer.

How bad?