cbucki Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 My apologies if this has already been covered.... I have a "fully-modded" version of 2004 up-and-running, that includes all the stadium mods, and the inclusion of the Nationals. Is there any benefit to getting MVP 2005, other than having the real RFK stadium? Specifically, gameplay improvements? I don't see myself using "Create-A Stadium", and never play online. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cbucki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 My apologies if this has already been covered.... I have a "fully-modded" version of 2004 up-and-running, that includes all the stadium mods, and the inclusion of the Nationals. Is there any benefit to getting MVP 2005, other than having the real RFK stadium? Specifically, gameplay improvements? I don't see myself using "Create-A Stadium", and never play online. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cbucki I'd say that the only thing that you are missing out on is updated rosters throughout the season. I doubt that anyone will make an updated roster come opening day for 04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith7289 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Not too mention better ball mechanics and much better fielding animations and the #1 reason to get it....catching while on the fun. For that alone I'd get rid of '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obredaan Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 There are many subtle improvements over 2004 but somehow they managed to make the stuttering even worse on the PC version. If you are thinking of getting the PC version be prepared for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_Frost Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 get 2005. I think it's even better than 2004. It just has a more realistic feel to it - strike zone is much better, amount of pitches thrown, not so many crazy catches, BRILLIANT new fielding/batting animations, etc. It's definately an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmats100 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 cpu balls/strike % slider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddiesDaddy Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 The additional sliders make the 05 version a huge improvement. The cpu ball freq., cpu swing freq., user and CPU foul ball freq are all great sliders to give the game a more real feel. And yes the game play is much more realistic. There are bobbled pop ups, variable strike zones from game to game (as in real life with different umps)....you can tweak the sliders to get the CPU to actually walk you and you walk them...altough the walks are still too few without a modded datafile (spitoons is the best for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I'd suggest '05, but I'd rent a copy first to make sure you don't have any stuttering on your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith7289 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 You can rent a copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddiesDaddy Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 You can rent a copy? I think for console (PS2 or Xbox) only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I don't know about where you are, but we can rent PC games here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddiesDaddy Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I don't know about where you are, but we can rent PC games here. Yeah...I could be wrong. But I just don't recall seeing spots for PC games at Blockbuster. But then again there are likely other places to rent PC games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capa Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 First graphical game I have ever seen successfully implement the first baseman as cutoff man on throws home! And, in addition, throw behind the runner at times if they take too big a turn at first! The little things add up big time in this game..a brilliant on the field effort... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolar32 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Dude this game rocks. Much smoother graphics than last year. I am playing the game with a Radeon x800 pro on the pc. It feels like I am really at SBC park when I play with the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I don't know about where you are, but we can rent PC games here. no there's too many thieves here in the u.s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzone Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 u know how i know when i've been in front of the pc too long? when i look at the authors name and get excited when i see 'chukj45' and then my eyes come back in to focus and it's not really him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 LOL! i hear you bro. between this, the game itself, school, and my part time job- i figure i probably spend about 12-15 hours a day in front of a pc screen. that's just an average some days more, some days less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbucki Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Thanks for the great responses. I'll definately give this year's model a try. I use a GE Force 5700, which seems to run OK, but the fan seems to be on the virge of blowing. Cheers, ChukJ45???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith7289 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Really you can rent PC Games? Thats pretty cool...how does it work? What is stopping someone from renting it, installing it, no-cd patching it, and returning it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleRay Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 HEY!! STOP living under a rock and get MVP 2OO5!!! oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltonjones Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 The additional sliders make the 05 version a huge improvement. The cpu ball freq., cpu swing freq., user and CPU foul ball freq are all great sliders to give the game a more real feel. And yes the game play is much more realistic. There are bobbled pop ups, variable strike zones from game to game (as in real life with different umps)....you can tweak the sliders to get the CPU to actually walk you and you walk them...altough the walks are still too few without a modded datafile (spitoons is the best for me). My Problem however is that even with the new sliders.....I get an unrealistic strikeout ratio (low)..I have seen no-one that has had a answer for this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddiesDaddy Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 My Problem however is that even with the new sliders.....I get an unrealistic strikeout ratio (low)..I have seen no-one that has had a answer for this.... Keep playing, you'll get better. I am now getting anywhere from 5 to 12 strikeouts per game and walking 2-5 per game. Spitoons datafile is very good to help increase your walks. Also, one thing I noticed with his datafile versus the others out there is that with his I can get the CPU striking out looking. With the others (and I played enough with each of them to know) I was lucky to get one strikeout looking in a game. Like I said, keep practicing...at first I was getting 2 -5 Ks per game. Now I am getting better and mixing up pitches, working spots around the plate, etc. That seems to make a big difference...working the plate and batter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwinginSoriano Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 I'd say that the only thing that you are missing out on is updated rosters throughout the season. I doubt that anyone will make an updated roster come opening day for 04. Actually, I will. It will be like the 5th or 6th version of my roster. Too bad 2005 came out when I finally fixed the pitchers' deliveries and pitch motions. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemontc Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 I think the gameplay is outstanding, but, I don't like what they did with the fans...way too inanimate and unresponsive to onfield action. Can this be changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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