Tired of the Same Old Ballpark Blues? How to Import Those Spicy Custom Stadiums in MLB the Show 23
Let's face it, folks, the default stadiums in MLB the Show 23 are about as exciting as watching paint dry (no offense to those who find that oddly fascinating). But fear not, fellow baseball fanatics! There's a whole world of wacky, wonderful, and downright weird custom stadiums waiting to be explored.
Step 1: Unleashing the Stadium Creator Vault
First things first, you gotta crack open the Stadium Creator Vault. Head over to the "Create" tab in the main menu, that fancy paintbrush icon. Then, dive into the glorious realm of "Stadium Creator." Here's where things get interesting – you'll be greeted by a treasure trove of downloadable stadiums, lovingly crafted by the community.
Subheading: A Word of Warning (or Encouragement?)
This vault can be a bit of a rabbit hole. You might find yourself starting with a quaint little ballpark nestled amongst rolling hills, then two hours later you're staring down a stadium built on a giant space station. Just sayin', set some time aside for exploration.
Step 2: Browsing Like a Boss (or Like Someone Who Knows How to Use a Menu)
Alright, vault open, eyes wide with anticipation. Now what? You have two main options for browsing these digital diamonds:
- Recent Uploads: This is where you'll find the hottest new creations, fresh out of the digital kiln. Be warned, some of these may be…experimental.
- Most Popular: Here's your safe bet for tried-and-true classics (or at least classics within the past few months).
Step 3: Snagging Your Dream Stadium (and Avoiding Nightmares Disguised as Ballparks)
Once you've found a stadium that tickles your fancy (or makes you question the builder's sanity), it's downloading time! Here's the slightly-less-intuitive-than-it-should-be part:
- Don't be a button masher! Unlike past MLB the Shows, there's no simple "download" button.
- Hit the pause button on your chosen stadium, then navigate to the mysterious "Save Changes" option.
- Pick an empty slot (think of it like choosing your favorite flavor of baseball stadium) and hit save.
Step 4: Behold! Your New Baseball Paradise (or Potential Nightmare)
Head back to the Stadium Creator menu and bask in the glory of your newfound digital ballpark. It's now chilling in the "My Stadiums" tab, ready to be unleashed upon the unsuspecting batters of your next game.
Bonus Tip: Unleashing the Stadium on Unsuspecting Victims (Optional, But Highly Encouraged)
Now that you have your custom stadium, it's time to share the joy (or horror) with your friends. Head over to your preferred game mode (Road to the Show, Diamond Dynasty, etc.) and look for the option to assign stadiums.
There you have it, folks! With a little know-how, you can ditch the yawn-inducing defaults and play ball in a stadium that truly reflects your baseball spirit. Just remember, with great custom stadium power comes great responsibility (and the potential to inflict mild psychological warfare on your opponents with a stadium that features a giant animatronic hot dog in center field). Happy hitting!
