You, Pitcher on the Mound, Feeling a Little... Flat? How to Crank Up the Elevation in MLB the Show 23
Let's face it, folks, we've all been there. You step onto the mound at Coors Field, mile high and ready to dominate. But your fastball feels like it's taking a scenic route to the plate, arriving with all the zip of a deflated pool float. Fear not, weary thrower! There's a way to add some spice (or altitude, if you will) to your pitches in MLB the Show 23, and it doesn't involve chugging a gallon of airplane peanuts (although, that might explain some of Nolan Ryan's fastballs).
But First, a Geography Lesson (Kind Of)
Now, you might be thinking, "Hold on, this ain't a science fair project. I just wanna throw harder!" But here's the thing, elevation actually plays a big role in how the ball behaves in MLB the Show 23. The higher the elevation, the thinner the air, which means less resistance on the ball. Translation: faster pitches, more potential for dingers, and maybe a rogue fly ball that ends up in the third deck of nachos.
Here's the Catch (No Pun Intended)
There's no magic button to crank up the elevation in, say, Yankee Stadium (although some fans might argue there's a certain mystical energy there that helps the pinstripes launch moonshots). You can only control this in one place: Stadium Creator.
That's right, folks, it's time to unleash your inner Frank Gehry and build your own baseball Everest.
Building Your own Coors Field on Steroids (Not Literally, That Would Be Wrong)
- Step 1: Access Stadium Creator. This should be easy enough to find in the game's menus. Don't worry, it's not hidden behind a riddle or a secret handshake.
- Step 2: Ascend the Elevation Ladder (Figuratively). Navigate to the "Field" section and get ready to play with the elevation slider. Slide that bad boy all the way up for a true nosebleed experience. Just remember, with great elevation comes great responsibility. You might end up giving up more homers than a piñata factory fire sale.
Pro Tip: You can also mess around with the wall dimensions while you're at it. Want a bandbox park where every fly ball is a goner? Go nuts! Just be prepared for some seriously lopsided scores (and maybe some hate messages from your opponent).
So You've Built a High-Altitude Launching Pad. Now What?
Once you've created your own personal launchpad disguised as a baseball stadium, you have a few options:
- Take it for a spin in Franchise Mode. See how your pitching staff adjusts to the thin air. Maybe your previously mediocre starter suddenly becomes a Cy Young candidate.
- Challenge your friends online. Just be prepared for some playful jabs (and maybe a controller thrown across the room) if they keep getting homered off the Empire State Building in left field.
Remember, the key is to have fun! Don't take things too seriously, and enjoy the slightly ridiculous physics of launching dingers at a stadium that would make even mountain goats question their life choices. Now get out there and dominate... from a very, very long way away.
