How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

[XxSpiritHunterX]

MLB The Show is a great franchise. I've bought ever single game since 12 and loved it for the short time I played it. But my novice of playing the game to a level against CPU made me stop playing it weeks after getting it. But I still like the series a lot and MLB 15 is sounding great but I'm not sure if I want it.

I still have MLB 14 on PS4, so I'll probably start playing that more until the new one comes out. But can I get some tips on how I can motivate myself to play the game more and more? Particularly with playing against CPU in franchise mode and such.

[nemesis04]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

Are you taking advantage of the dynamic difficulty option? That will help you match your skill best for the cpu.

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

I've tried playing on a set difficulty so I'll try that. Thanks. Any more tips?

[HypoLuxa13]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

Dynamic difficulty, or just use Beginner for a while. Adjust the sliders to give you more of an advantage until you get the hang of it. try different camera views for both batting and pitching, see if that helps.

What specifically are you having trouble with? Is it just hitting, or just pitching, both?

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

I have no problem with either but I just have a harder time pitching against cpu

[nemesis04]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

I've tried playing on a set difficulty so I'll try that. Thanks. Any more tips?

What difficulty were you playing on? Did you have it set the same for pitching and hitting?

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

What difficulty were you playing on? Did you have it set the same for pitching and hitting?

I was just playing on default veteran for each

[Ghost Of The Year]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

MLB The Show is a great franchise. I've bought ever single game since 12 and loved it for the short time I played it. But my novice of playing the game to a level against CPU made me stop playing it weeks after getting it. But I still like the series a lot and MLB 15 is sounding great but I'm not sure if I want it.

I still have MLB 14 on PS4, so I'll probably start playing that more until the new one comes out. But can I get some tips on how I can motivate myself to play the game more and more? Particularly with playing against CPU in franchise mode and such.

Nothing wrong with Quick Counts & Simming every other game on a 162 schedule. Or just play one game of every series.
Also, reward yourself when you knock a block of 20 games or so off the schedule. Think ice cream, or a steak dinner.

And with carry over saves, there's no rush to finish a season in franchise quickly. Just be sure to play at least a couple games, or series, every week.
When you can get a used copy of Show 15 cheap, then make the move from 14 to 15, and carry over your progress.
Also, if todays players aren't your favorite, then check out some classic rosters to play a season (not recommended for franchise IMO)
See here:
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...y-rosters.html
Good luck!
Also keep this in mind:

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

Thanks I'll definitely try that the next time I play. I played my first game today in months and won 4-1. I started off slow but I picked up a flow towards the end. Hoping I can improve more now!

[CubFan23]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

Dynamic difficulty is the way to go, it will adjust depending how good/bad you get. I love it!

[T_O_p12]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

To be able to get through multiple seasons I rotate through my pitching rotation with a sim week between each starter. So I start with SP1 and play that game then sim once through my pitching rotation and play a game with my SP2 and so on. Helps to be able to get through a whole season relatively quickly.

I also found that hitting is easier when you pay attention lol. Just recently I started to actually try to pick the ball up as the pitcher releases it. Definitely helps and kudos again to how great of a sim the show is.

[braves_94]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

Start off by taking it someplace nice. Then maybe to a movie afterwards.

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

To be able to get through multiple seasons I rotate through my pitching rotation with a sim week between each starter. So I start with SP1 and play that game then sim once through my pitching rotation and play a game with my SP2 and so on. Helps to be able to get through a whole season relatively quickly.

I also found that hitting is easier when you pay attention lol. Just recently I started to actually try to pick the ball up as the pitcher releases it. Definitely helps and kudos again to how great of a sim the show is.

This game definitely is a great sim. I'll take those into consideration, even the paying attention thing lol.

Start off by taking it someplace nice. Then maybe to a movie afterwards.

lol

[countryboy]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

have you tried playing Road to the Show to see if that is more enjoyable?

[XxSpiritHunterX]

Re: How Can I "Get Into" The Show?

have you tried playing Road to the Show to see if that is more enjoyable?

No problem with RTTS lol I've always been able to enjoy it