Button Accuracy

[Millennium]

Hey guys. I'm fairly new to this site, but it looks like you guys know what you're talking about, and the forum admin is pretty sexy (I've heard good things). So I was wondering if you could help me out with something.

This is my first year using Button Accuracy as my fielding choice, but I'm running into a conundrum:

What controls the power of the throw?

I see the two meters (the one above the player for the accuracy, and the circle meter in the player icon for power), but I'm not sure how to actually control the power of the throw.

Anyone know the answer?

As a heads up, I saw this thread where WoodWeaver explains some of the nuances of Button Accuracy, but I didn't see the power explained.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Great site you guys have. Really.

[Senator Palmer]

Re: Button Accuracy

It's all about the position of your fielder in relation to where he's throwing and how long you hold down the button.

If you are say a second baseman making a throw to first then the POWER circle will fill up quickly for a strong throw without needing to hold the button for long. Even when you're turning a double play, or gunning someone out from short to first I find I don't need to hold the button down long to get a good, strong throw off.

If you are say in right field and trying to gun someone at third then you need to hold it longer. Most of the time when I need to attempt this kind of throw, I'll pre-load and I hold it until I see the needle go around the accuracy meter (over the fielder's head) at least twice so I know I'm getting the most power behind it.

If I'm hitting the cutoff off man from the outfield , I'll vary it. Sometimes I'll need to get the throw in quick so I'll live with a little less power, but I'll pre-load the cutoff man's throw to home for maximum power. I did that earlier this morning and threw a runner out at home.

Oh, and I think these little timing windows will shift based on difficulty level also. I'm on HOF, so I find the meters move a little quicker.

[nemesis04]

Re: Button Accuracy

Your initial button press determines the power of your throw.

[Millennium]

Re: Button Accuracy

Your initial button press determines the power of your throw.

OK, so length of hold on the button is the accuracy meter, and strength of throw is determined by how hard I push the button?

[nemesis04]

Re: Button Accuracy

OK, so length of hold on the button is the accuracy meter, and strength of throw is determined by how hard I push the button?

Correct, how aggressive you are on your initial button press will set the strength of the throw reflected in the red rings under the player. Which then initiates the accuracy meter above the player. This is where you will see the green section shift forward or backward based on their ratings, difficulty of throw etc. Your most accurate throw is when the needle reaches any portion of the green in the meter.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Button Accuracy

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-q-thread.html



*please don't ban me. Please don't ban me*

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: Button Accuracy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-oGLAUI7Sk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmAqLnhzbQ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iE2Q3bQ_XA

[Woodweaver]

Button Accuracy

Correct, how aggressive you are on your initial button press will set the strength of the throw reflected in the red rings under the player. Which then initiates the accuracy meter above the player. This is where you will see the green section shift forward or backward based on their ratings, difficulty of throw etc. Your most accurate throw is when the needle reaches any portion of the green in the meter.

This was true of the PS3 implementation, but due the lack of pressure sensitivity with the PS4 DS controllers, it has been slightly reworked for the PS4. The power is determined by the length of time the throw button is being held. The longer the stronger. Fielders with stronger arms will "power up" faster. The sweet spot size and location (as well as the needle speed) are determined by fielder accuracy attributes, throw distance, and difficulty of the throw. This size/location/needle speed is meant to work in conjunction with the "power up" speed to model how some fielders will need to wait longer or gather themselves to make a hard AND accurate throw while others can make hard, accurate throws in a more expeditious manner. One thing to keep in mind is that throw strength/power also affects the sweet spot. So, it will shrink the longer/harder you throw. As with all of our fielding interfaces, the overall fielding difficulty setting scales this meters parameters as well.

Hope you find it challenging and fun.

[Millennium]

Re: Button Accuracy

This was true of the PS3 implementation, but due the lack of pressure sensitivity with the PS4 DS controllers, it has been slightly reworked for the PS4. The power is determined by the length of time the throw button is being held. The longer the stronger. Fielders with stronger arms will "power up" faster. The sweet spot size and location (as well as the needle speed) are determined by fielder accuracy attributes, throw distance, and difficulty of the throw. This size/location/needle speed is meant to work in conjunction with the "power up" speed to model how some fielders will need to wait longer or gather themselves to make a hard AND accurate throw while others can make hard, accurate throws in a more expeditious manner. One thing to keep in mind is that throw strength/power also affects the sweet spot. So, it will shrink the longer/harder you throw. As with all of our fielding interfaces, the overall fielding difficulty setting scales this meters parameters as well.

Hope you find it challenging and fun.

Thank you for the explanation. This was exactly what I was looking for.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 3

[nemesis04]

Re: Button Accuracy

This was true of the PS3 implementation, but due the lack of pressure sensitivity with the PS4 DS controllers, it has been slightly reworked for the PS4. The power is determined by the length of time the throw button is being held. The longer the stronger. Fielders with stronger arms will "power up" faster. The sweet spot size and location (as well as the needle speed) are determined by fielder accuracy attributes, throw distance, and difficulty of the throw. This size/location/needle speed is meant to work in conjunction with the "power up" speed to model how some fielders will need to wait longer or gather themselves to make a hard AND accurate throw while others can make hard, accurate throws in a more expeditious manner. One thing to keep in mind is that throw strength/power also affects the sweet spot. So, it will shrink the longer/harder you throw. As with all of our fielding interfaces, the overall fielding difficulty setting scales this meters parameters as well.

Hope you find it challenging and fun.

Thank you for the updated info! Since it is now tied to how long you press are there any situations where the user would have to cycle through the meter to get max throw strength? Or is it more critical to hit certain areas of the green, for example hitting the beginning of the green section for a softer throw as opposed to holding until you reach the back end of the green for a harder throw?

I have not used the mechanic for a while, hoping for a blurred meter version one day.

[Woodweaver]

Re: Button Accuracy

Yes, depending on the situation and the player you are controlling, you may have to cycle though, miss the first throw branch point, or at least risk missing the green sweet spot to get a full strength throw. You'll have to decide the importance of strength vs. accuracy and balance the risk vs. reward given the circumstances.

I believe I remember what you are talking about with the "blurred" meter. We'll have to discuss it further next time you're here.

I haven't forgotten about your defensive strategy idea, BTW. ;-)