Spent some time re-vamping the Yankees uniforms the past few days. Re-did the previously included 1952 home uniform and then did their 1930 road uniform:

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Then I re-did their spring/batting practice jersey, then added in the road version. On top of that, I decided to fill an open slot with yet another Yankees concept, this time a sort of throwforward…

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The three of you who read this blog might be wondering, after my last post, exactly what is so great about these new uniform textures/templates? Well, why don’t you just take a look at the little retrospective below and figure it out for yourself:

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2005 — Basically just the default EA uniform texture here, although I threw in something new that hadn’t been seen before… the illusion of a ‘fold’ in the chest script. It’s there, trust me. Well, look harder.

2006 — I’ve smoothed out parts of the default EA uniform texture, though it’s still pretty much the exact same as the year before. I continue on with the idea of creating a break in the chest script, but as you can see, only slight progress is made. Frankly, it still sucks. The biggest thing to happen this year is I begin to poorly recreate the Nike undershirts that debuted this season.

2007 — Finally, the first year I begin using my very own uniform template. Using the EA default as a guide (So the shadows and folds would continue to map out correctly) I smoothed things out and added some things here and there, most notably the inclusion of actual buttons. Nothing too major, but at least I’m starting to break away from the normal. This was also when I began using more life-like chest scripts. Combine that with the new templates and you can really see the jump up to higher quality this year.

2008 — Further refining my templates here, I drastically alter the button flap area to create a more flowing, realistic jersey. The idea of stitching is re-thought here as I decide to go with a more pronounced and noticeable stitch.

2009 — Finally, something I can really say I’m proud of. The stitching has been overhauled again for the last time, producing a more realistic looking stitch. The center button flap area is modified once more and the rest of the jersey is given some more texture, providing what I feel to be the most realistic uniform that is possible given the graphical limitations of MVP Baseball 2005. Also, no more template overhauls, too much work for too little pay.

Who’s ready for BETA Update 4? You? How about you? Ok, you? No? My mistake…

Some big-time effort went into this update, especially the Phillies throwbacks, which required me to build yet another set of secret templates, so keep those checks coming and make sure they’re made out to DR. MONEY CASH. Anything less than $99.50 would be a slap to my girlfriend’s face…

Here’s whats in Update 4:

Nationals — Re-done in new templates

Mets — Re-did the black alternates in new templates, fixed chest scripts

Phillies — Re-done in new templates, added 70s home and road throwbacks

Richmond Braves — Added home and road

Tampa Yankees — Added home and road

Sacramento River Cats — Added home and road

Mississippi Braves — Added home and road

Pawtuckett Red Sox — Added home and road

Palm Beach Cardinals — Added home, road, and home alternate

St. Lucie Mets — Added home and road

Vero Beach Dodgers — Added home and road

Dunedin Blue Jays — Added home and road

Reading Phillies — Added home and road

So what do I do after releasing a big giant BETA pack full of uniforms? Release an update two days later of course… I’ve also added my name to the Wikipedia entry for anal retentive.

Now I know what you’re saying, you’re saying “Hey Goober, why the hey would you release an update so soon?” Well first off, you’re talking to a computer screen. Second, did you not read the first sentence? I’m WAY NERDY when it comes to uniforms. I’m continually working on uniforms. So last night I was sleeping, right, and I was having this dream that I was on the computer working on uniforms, but then I suddenly woke up and realized… I was on the computer working on uniforms. So this is the first of what will probably be several BETA updates. Since I’m continually working, this is a much better idea for all of you rather than having to download the entire BETA every time I finish a few more uniforms.

New items included in BETA Update 1:

Twins — Re-done in new templates

Red Sox — Re-done in new templates

Yankees — Re-done in new templates, added 1950s era throwback uniform

Devil Rays — Name issue fixed

Blue Jays — Powder blue alternate converted to modern slot, throwback numbers fixed, added 2003 throwback uniform

Dodgers — Re-done in new templates, added spring uniform

Reds — Re-done in new templates

Braves — Added 1970s and 1940s era throwback uniforms

As always, you can find the update in the ‘downloads’ section. Now go install it, play with it, and send me a check for $13.50.