03-29-2018, 09:26 PM

Hello, this is GM Melby.
We believe that you may have had some questions after reading the information we released in the [Developer’s Notes].
Allow me to introduce to you the newly transformed MLB Perfect Inning 2018.
MLB Perfect Inning 2018 was carefully developed, seeking to make improvements from notable issues that were made in its predecessor, MLB Perfect Inning LIVE. We hope that these refinements brings a new and refreshed experience to our club owners.
Let’s take a look at the new features in MLB Perfect Inning 2018!
[Reorganized UI for Fluid Gameplay Experience]
⦁ New Main Lobby
How the stadium spotlights get brighter as it gets darker:
The main menu’s stadium background will change to nighttime and turn on its spotlights, bringing a new visual experience to club owners.
2. Refined Club Management
1) Pitcher/Batter Strength Indicator
Current pitchers and batters you own are displayed on the main screen.
You can now see their strengths at a glance. The team’s strength will be shown under Roster A.
2) Club Management
The player’s information will include player value, equipment, skills, training progress and training results.
**Please note that users will no longer be able to unequip equipments in Perfect Inning 2018.
[A Commentary More Realistic than “Live” Baseball]
MLB PI 2018 seeks to deliver a realistic experience, if not more than watching live baseball.
[“Realistic” Game Modes]
1. 2018 LIVE SEASON
The season schedule will reflect the actual MLB 2018 Season (The season progress you are currently in will be reset).
In addition, the roster for Season AI will change depending on the season’s difficulty. There will be a total of 162 games played across all difficulty levels.
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To the club owners eager to get started on the game! Regular Season rewards will be greatly increased for each difficulty.
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That’s not all! You can also earn GP, SE Draft and Diamonds depending on your Postseason results!
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* Due to increased season rewards, Season Mode can only be created once a day.
Stay tuned for Action Play Point Rewards and other detailed improvements!
Information regarding Live Season Rewards will be announced on Thursday April 5th.
2. TURN BATTLE
We expect to apply tie-breaker rules into Turn Battles, which will create fast-paced games.
You can earn various equipment from this mode; looks like it will be hard for you to pass up on Turn Battles!
[Begin Turn Battle Photo]
1) Turn Battle Rule Changes
⦁ Turn Battle Mode lasts for 3 whole innings, beginning from the top of the 7th inning to the bottom of the 9th.
⦁ When your team is up to bat, two baserunners will already be on 1st and 2nd base.
⦁ Both teams will begin the offensive with their #1 Batter.
⦁ 1 Starting Pitcher will be on the mound to pitch.
2) Performance Points
Along with the rule changes, performance points accrued per match can lead to you receiving various rewards.
Because runners will be on 1st and 2nd, prepare yourself to reap in a lot of performance points!
Potential items you can earn are revealed as you are collecting performance points. Boost your performance as much as you can!
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3) Turn Battle Grades Narrowed Down
The minimum points required to advance have been reduced; Less Stress, More Fun!
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GP, Diamonds and Equipment Packs can be earned every week based on your grade. After grades from the previous week are recorded, grades and points will be reset for the new week starting on Mondays at 12AM PDT.
To accommodate the tie-breaker rule for Turn Battles, previous Turn Battle records that were made prior to this update will be reset.
4. Changes to Weekly Rewards
Improved rewards will be sent to club owners with Head 2 Head (H2H) records until the April 2nd update.
3. LIVE BATTLE
1) Action Play
In MLB PI 2018, Live Battle – Action Play lasts 3 innings.
Reduced game time = reduced burden! Rewards based on Rank and Grade will be significantly improved!
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Witness MLB PI 2018’s realistic motion, graphics and gameplay!
2) Simulation
Live Battle – Simulation rewards have also improved as follows:
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The rewards don’t stop here!
Rewards for Winning Streaks, Home Runs, and Strikeouts will also increase too!
4. Changes to Weekly Rewards
Improved rewards will be sent to club owners with H2H records until the April 2nd update.
H2H records from MLB PI LIVE will soon be reset, so make sure to receive your rewards before the update.
[How to Boost/Develop Players]
1. Boosting Players
1) Boost Conditions
We’ve improved the player Boost system so that you can now use players as material!
To Boost players, you’ll need to invest material that matches the FA Market Price of the player being boosted. You can invest up to 5 players, and the success rate of the Boost will change depending on the combined FA Market Price of the players.
2) Boost Trainers
We’ve added a new item to help team owners Boost their players!
Boost Trainers can be used after material players have been selected to increase the success rate of the Boost.
3) Boost Success
The Boost process will now look a bit different from what you remember. Now, whenever you Boost your players, you’ll get an overwhelming feeling of suspense!
In addition, stats will increase based on the player’s Boost Level.
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4) Boost Recovery
Boost didn’t go as planned? Fear not, my friend! Your Boost Level will no longer reset when the Boost fails. Instead, your Boost Level will simply drop by 1. In addition, you’ll be able to use the Boost Recovery function to restore your Boost Level back to what it was!
The cost of Boost Recovery will be determined by the Boosted Player’s FA Market Price.
2. Player Training
Players can be leveled up, have their stats increased, synergized, and trained, all in a single Player Training mode.
In MLB PI 2018, you’ll use Training Points to develop your players!
Training is divided into 9 different levels, and a certain level must be completed in order to move onto the next one.
Training Points can be earned from rewards by playing matches or by Boosting players.
1) Training Points Required Per Rank
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2) Ways to Earn Training Points
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3) Stat Increases Based On Training Results
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4) Training Reset
Were you unable to get the training results you wanted? If so, you’ll be able to reset your training.
A single training session can be reset back to its original state, allowing you to attempt the training again.
In addition, when registering a player for the FA Market, all of his previous training results will be reset, so make sure to keep this in mind!
5) Rewards Based On Changes to Player Development
Because player development systems have been combined into a single mode, we plan to distribute rewards in the following manner:
(A) Player Level: You will receive Training Points based on your player’s level.
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Ex. If you have 20 Lv. 15 players, 20 Lv. 2 players, you’ll receive a total of 40,000 Training Points.
Furthermore, we plan to automatically convert all of your existing EXP Tickets into Training Points. You’ll also receive Training Points for your current players (Points will be given based on player levels).
As such, we will also exchange all EXP increase buffs that have been purchased for CP.
(B) Training Slot Purchases: 100% refund of all additional costs
(Ex. Team owners who have purchased both additional slots will receive 1,000 Diamonds.)
(C) Players currently in training: Training will be automatically be treated as complete regardless of training level (Boost Level +1)
(D) Training Items: Automatically be refunded the original shop value of the item
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* For the most optimal data transfer, please preserve your data until the launch of MLB PI 2018 on April 4th (Wed) PDT!
3. Hall of Legends
Relive the historical achievements of some of the most legendary players.
For the first time ever, you are now able to recruit these Legend Players to boost your team’s strength.
1) First Batch of Legend Players Added: Total of 6
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Legend Players come with their own special skills, which provide the following effects:
(Special skills of Legend Players will always be Rank A.)
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There are special skills that only certain Legend Players can acquire.
As such, changing skills will also change the special skills that a player can acquire.
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2) Conditions For Recruiting Legend Players
To recruit Legend Players, you must obtain trophies, which can be earned by accomplishing extraordinary feats in different game modes.
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In addition, you’ll need material players that have similar player numbers, positions, teams, and achievements as the Legend Player. Once you’ve obtained the necessary Trophies, material players, and Legend Contracts, you will be able to recruit a Legend Player to your team!
* The number and types of Trophies as well as the material players needed for a Legend Player will be based on that player’s popularity and achievements. Furthermore, each Legend Player can only be acquired once per account.
3) Legend Player Recruit Time
Legend Players are special and take a long time to be recruited (10,000 minutes to be exact).
Would you like to recruit one before everyone else?
Team owners who wish to jump the line can spend Diamonds to reduce the time it takes to recruit a Legend Player.
4. Improved Team Deck Effects
Team Badges have been added, so players can use a variety of different players in matches.
Team Badges are divided into Batter and Pitcher, and up to 3 badges can be equipped at a time.
(1 per figure. Cannot equip multiple of the same badge.)
Use Team Badges to create your ultimate team!
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※ The image above shows an instance that is currently under development and may look different on the update
1) Team Badge Crafting Materials
You will need players and trophies to craft Team Badges.
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※ The image above shows an instance that is currently under development and may look different on the update
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Crafting Team Badges are made from a composition of skill trees. Certain Team Badges must be crafted so that other badges can be available to craft.
The effects of Team Badges will be revealed in the [Update] announcement!
[FA Market: Changes in determining the price of instantly sold players]
MLB PI 2018 is looking to maximize the profits and benefits for club owners. We are looking change the FA Market Standard Price that can be set for a player to be sold. This way, you can earn more GP if you choose to instantly sell a player.
In addition, MLB PI 2018 will be offering to sell your registered items on the FA Market until April 4th (Wed.) PDT, so don’t forget to register your player cards on the FA Market before the update!
[Achievement and Collection Changes]
Achievement and Collection rewards are expected to be improved, therefore previous progress in these areas will be reset after the update. Aim to receive a plethora of rewards by completing new Achievements and Collections.
[Improved Fluidity]
To help club owners experience a smooth gameplay, several adjustments have been made below:
⦁ Removed Re-signing Players to a New Contract
There is no longer a need to re-sign a player you already own.
⦁ Removed Loan Players
Loaning players will be removed and the current players you have on loan will be adjusted to regular cards based on their grade.
⦁ Removed Hall of Records
There will no longer be a Hall of Records in MLB PI 2018.
[Increased Stadium Quality]
Baltimore Orioles
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Boston Redsox
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Chicago Cubs
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Cleveland Indians
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Detroit Tigers
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Minnesota Twins
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New York Yankees
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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San Diego Padres
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Toronto Bluejays
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All the changes previously explained above will be applied in MLB PI 2018.
It may be feel awkward at first, but we hope that you will soon witness the greatness of MLB PI 2018.
The MLB PI 2018 Development team is working tirelessly in preparation for the April 4th (PDT) update. Any additional information regarding the upcoming update will be announced through [Maintenance].
Stay tuned for the newly arrived MLB Perfect Inning 2018!
Thank you
GM Melby.