jackKC Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Howdy I am looking to buy MLB 2k9 for the PC, but don’t have a gamepad and have no intention of paying for one as I can use keyboard for my other games just fine. I have downloaded the demo and can bat just fine, and with a bit of practice am getting my head around fielding and base running. BUT still not understanding pitching. How the heck do you pitch using a keyboard? I can get the ball target to move, and can use different keys for different pitches (like in the old MVP) but beyond that I haven’t a clue what Im doin’ When I hold down a button for a pitch a yellow circle expands and keeps expanding til I let go… im trying to get the circle as big as possible without it getting too big and losing control – I assume that’s a good start? But then I hear people talking about pressing different directions for curve balls and change ups and I don’t get it. Am I missing it? I know this game is designed for an analogue stick, but can someone tell me how close I can get to good pitching control without one? Also – if I buy this game. Is D2D a reliable download version and am I right in thinking it’s the best so far in getting patches updated as quickly as possible? Thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Buy the game. Read the manual. It will tell you how to use the keyboard in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackKC Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for the quick response. I was a little reluctant to pay for the game until I knew it allows keyboard users to have a chance to playing realistically. However, I assume from your post that I am safe buying the game and then all will become clear... I found this thread which seems to sum up half of my story http://2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?...hlight=keyboard For some reason on the demo the circle doesnt get smaller again BUT I guess in the full version Ill be able to see it get smaller? Is this the 3-step pitching option Ive been reading about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for the quick response. I was a little reluctant to pay for the game until I knew it allows keyboard users to have a chance to playing realistically. However, I assume from your post that I am safe buying the game and then all will become clear... I found this thread which seems to sum up half of my story http://2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?...hlight=keyboard For some reason on the demo the circle doesnt get smaller again BUT I guess in the full version Ill be able to see it get smaller? Is this the 3-step pitching option Ive been reading about? I have no idea. And that's for two reasons. First I don't own 2k9 and never will and secondly if I did I'd never use the keyboard to play any baseball game. But I do know that you can use the keyboard with this game and that is why I responded. For example, check this thread right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked420 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 MLB 2K9 PC Manual: http://2ksports.com/downloads/new/mlb2k9/31 I would not recommend playing any sports game with a keyboard. But hey, if you fell comfortable doing it, have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackKC Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 lol... god forbid a manual ever explains all you need to know about a game. Thanks for the link wicked, im not complaining at you – I just long for the bygone days where pc game instruction manuals were heavy and informative reading – simcity 2000 or Grand Prix 2 manual anyone? Ps: I know a keyboard isn’t ideal, but I tend to buy the same games every few years like madden etc and the keyboard controls never change. Ive never owned a console so I’ve always had nifty fingers for a keyboard. Plus I usually play on a laptop, with it on my lap… so I’d feel silly sitting there holding a gamepad with the keyboard right in front of me anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked420 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 The manuals now days are nearly useless. I really don't know how they can even call them a manual, all 90% of them have listed anymore are the controls. I didn't mean by not knowing the controls, i meant it would just feel awkward trying to play a sports game on a keyboard. But if it feels good to you, that's all that matters. I grew up playing consoles too but made the switch to PC about 5 years ago and never looked back. I bought a controller specifically for sports games, as that is almost all I play anymore. Had a bad arm injury so using the mouse can get pretty painful now days, maybe I should go back to consoles? Who knows... lol I just love the mods :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrius23 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I happing to use the keyboard in MLB 2K9 and its a great game the controls are annoying some times(popup to the pitcher I'm trying to get him to run to it but he just walks backwards kinda hes so slow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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