You, You Glorious Superstar: How to Face Scan Your Way to MLB The Show 23 Stardom (and Maybe Avoid Looking Like a Potato)
Ever wanted to be the next Mike Trout? Or maybe you just crave the thrill of seeing your slightly-less-chiseled visage grace the basepaths of MLB The Show 23? Well, my friend, technology has delivered a gift: face scan.
But hold on there, aspiring superstar. Before you go plastering your mug all over the game, there are a few things to consider. This ain't some magic photo booth that turns you into Chris Hemsworth. However, with a little know-how and maybe some good lighting (because ain't nobody wanna walk around lookin' like a crypt keeper), you can create a decent in-game likeness.
Here's your roadmap to becoming a (semi) recognizable baseball legend:
Step 1: Download the MLB The Show Companion App
This nifty little app is basically your gateway to face scan glory. Think of it as your digital sculptor's studio...minus the chisels and questionable hygiene. Find it on your phone's app store and download it. It's free, so unless you're rocking a flip phone from 2007, you're good to go.
Step 2: Log In and Unleash Your Inner Tech Savvy (Kind Of)
Fire up the app and log in with your PlayStation or Xbox account, depending on your baseball gaming console of choice. This is where things get important. Make sure you're logging in with the same account you use for MLB The Show 23. Don't be that guy who spends 20 minutes meticulously crafting a face scan masterpiece, only to realize it's chilling in some alternate digital baseball universe.
Step 3: Behold! The Face Scan Awaits
Once you're logged in, navigate to the glorious world of face scan. It might be hiding under a number "23" icon, or nestled under a tab that vaguely resembles a human face (because, you know, foreshadowing). Click that bad boy and get ready for your close-up.
Step 4: Prepare for Your Digital Debut (and Maybe Brush Your Hair?)
This is where things get real. Here are some pro tips to ensure your scan isn't a meme in the making:
- Lighting is Key: Find a well-lit area with even lighting. Harsh shadows or a dimly lit room will make you look like you just emerged from a particularly dramatic black and white movie.
- Nix the Hats and Glasses: This might seem obvious, but you'd be surprised. Your face scan needs to see, well, your face. So ditch the headwear and specs for the moment.
- Find Your Center: Center your glorious mug within the provided oval guide. Nobody wants a lopsided legend.
- Relax, It's Just a Game (But Also Don't Make Funny Faces): Try to maintain a neutral expression. We're going for natural handsomeness here, not "goofy uncle at the wedding" vibes.
Step 5: Take the Plunge (and Maybe Take a Few Retakes)
The app will prompt you to capture your face. Do your best impression of stoic baseball hero and snap that pic. The app will analyze your masterpiece and let you know if there are any issues (like you blinked or decided to stick your tongue out). If all goes well, you'll be ready to upload your scan to the game.
Step 6: Patience, Grasshopper
Uploading your face scan takes a little time. Don't fret, it's not like you're waiting for dial-up internet to load a cat video in 1998. But grab a snack or do some jumping jacks while you wait.
Step 7: Behold! You Are Now a Digital Baseball Star (Well, Sort Of)
Once the upload is complete, boot up MLB The Show 23 and head over to your Road to the Show character creation. There you should see your glorious face scan waiting to be applied.
Step 8: Temper Your Expectations (Because Nobody Looks Exactly Like Their Phone Scan)
Let's be honest, the face scan technology isn't perfect. You might not end up looking like a perfectly rendered version of yourself. But hey, at least you'll have a recognizable in-game persona that (hopefully) doesn't resemble a startled potato.
So there you have it, future baseball superstar! With a little effort and these handy tips, you'll be well on your way to gracing the digital diamond with your (slightly pixelated) presence. Now get out there and make them homeruns legendary!
