Couple of quick ASB questions

[matthewk]

I haven't played ASB 2004 since last April, and searching through the OS boards for these questions is not working. Here's what I need to know:

- Does ASB use contact/power swings, or just a single button?

- Will ASB have any form of power meter for pitching, like MVP has?

[Parker]

Single button

Nope

[Ed_Farias]

I haven't played ASB 2004 since last April, and searching through the OS boards for these questions is not working. Here's what I need to know:

- Does ASB use contact/power swings, or just a single button?

- Will ASB have any form of power meter for pitching, like MVP has?

On 3d cursor batting you can change from power to contact. That is the only hitting option that uses power vs. contact.

[Parker]

Ooops, sorry, he's right (well technically you still use the same button for both swings). I think zone ended up being the most popular choice of batting last year, but maybe with the slower pitch speed options, the cursor will make a comeback.

[Leebo33]

It's been a couple of years since I've played All-Star:

1. I'm not going to get all hung up on walks since none of the games this year have them, but did last year's All-Star have any at all? Do pitchers still have the pinpoint control until they start to fatigue?

2. How is the hit variety?

[Parker]

The cpu pitchers walked me at near realistic amounts last year, more than any of the other games to come out this year so far.

The pinpoint control is still a question that everyone wants answered. However, last year, with the pitching aids and vibration off, I actually made enough mistakes in my control that I walked batters and left pitches over the plate. The problem was the batting AI just wasn't tough enough. The beta impressions at OS indicate that the pinpoint control has been improved to some degree, probably not immensely, but I don't think the tester ever tried the hardest difficulty levels, which are supposed to be more challenging than the top level of last year

Hit variety seems to also have been improved judging by the videos. However, some people seem to think there are still too many fly balls. But this might depend on what batting option you use.

[Ed_Farias]

I know there are slow choppers this year . I have seen a few in videos, never saw them last year

[matthewk]

Thanks for the answers. I'm glad I can use zone hitting with a single button. I've always hated the power/contact method.

No meters on pitching doesn't bother me. I thought maybe they'd have it since MVP does, and ESPN look sot be adding it as well.

My biggest concern is the flyballs. Last year, that and the zone hitting bug ruined the game for me. From what I've read this has been addressed, but I guess we will know for sure soon enough.