How Pure Analog Hitting really works (Video Guide)

[cardinalbird5]

Here is a video I made talking about how Pure Analog hitting actually works: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zSwpHHElWD4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I cannot take all of the credit and I am sure a lot of people already know how this mechanic works, but I don't really see it talked about much. Credit also to Jake Berger and make sure you guys check out his video (its way better than mine). <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yPzTO1iU1M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Anyways, it amazes that SDS did not really specify how to use this interface. It was not talked about it in the livestreams nor does it say how it really works in the manual. Let me know if the video helped at all guys!

[ROTTEN]

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Good job!

I did try Pure Analog again after watching these vids ...... still feels awkward without the stride, but I may be able to get used to it. I had some good results in batting practice and I like how you have to aim the stick instead of just flicking it up.

[cts50]

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I saw a video from Jake Berger showcasing pure analog hitting and I think I am going to give a try. There is nothing wrong with zone, but pure analog with directional hitting could be a great way to play this game

[cardinalbird5]

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I saw a video from Jake Berger showcasing pure analog hitting and I think I am going to give a try. There is nothing wrong with zone, but pure analog with directional hitting could be a great way to play this game

There is no such thing as "pure analog" with directional. There is Pure Analog hitting and there is directional hitting with analog input.

[cts50]

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There is no such thing as "pure analog" with directional. There is Pure Analog hitting and there is directional hitting with analog input.

If I use the analog stick instead of buttons as the input style, while using directional (timing) hitting, can I use both the direction of the left stick (to control the PCI horizontally) and the direction of the right stick (to influence the direction I hit the ball)?

Because that might be better than zone hitting.

[cardinalbird5]

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Directional there is no PCI. You have little to no influence on your hits besides your timing. Influencing Direction just increases your chances of hitting the ball where intended.

Pure Analog offers more control and there is a PCI. Its also a bit easier in general to control the PCI compared to zone because you really only have 3 areas to aim whereas zone you fully control every inch it moves. Pure analog also feels more intuitive since you control everything on the RS and do not have to worry about the LS or buttons.

[Wolverines05]

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Directional there is no PCI. You have little to no influence on your hits besides your timing. Influencing Direction just increases your chances of hitting the ball where intended.

Pure Analog offers more control and there is a PCI. Its also a bit easier in general to control the PCI compared to zone because you really only have 3 areas to aim whereas zone you fully control every inch it moves. Pure analog also feels more intuitive since you control everything on the RS and do not have to worry about the LS or buttons.

thanks for the info on that. hadnt tested directional hitting with analog controls

[COMMISSIONERHBK9]

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What do u guys like to use the most directional hitting or analog or zone

[cts50]

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Directional there is no PCI. You have little to no influence on your hits besides your timing. Influencing Direction just increases your chances of hitting the ball where intended.

Pure Analog offers more control and there is a PCI. Its also a bit easier in general to control the PCI compared to zone because you really only have 3 areas to aim whereas zone you fully control every inch it moves. Pure analog also feels more intuitive since you control everything on the RS and do not have to worry about the LS or buttons.

Yeah, I tested it out and saw that there was no PCI at all for the directional style. I think it is boring.

Pure Analog has potential. I need to play with it more and see how comfortable I can get aiming the stick at the ball.

I read in a thread somewhere on here that you can influence where the ball is hit using the left stick with Pure Analog hitting. Any thoughts on that?

[cardinalbird5]

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What do u guys like to use the most directional hitting or analog or zone

Zone for sure.

[cardinalbird5]

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Yeah, I tested it out and saw that there was no PCI at all for the directional style. I think it is boring.

Pure Analog has potential. I need to play with it more and see how comfortable I can get aiming the stick at the ball.

I read in a thread somewhere on here that you can influence where the ball is hit using the left stick with Pure Analog hitting. Any thoughts on that?

Uh never heard of that tbh....

[COMMISSIONERHBK9]

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Zone for sure.

Do u move the PCI or you put the PCI In a certain location then swing

[takki]

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Wow, this explains everything. I was wondering why my player would just miss every swing when I used this setting.

[cardinalbird5]

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Do u move the PCI or you put the PCI In a certain location then swing

This is how I hit.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y2XyusaZ90w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[cts50]

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Uh never heard of that tbh....

Yeah, I havent seen it work either, so I figured I would ask the expert.

I really like Pure Analog though. My issue with zone has always been the height of the pitch, not really the location inside and outside. So I can sit on an inside or outside pitch and really focus on that location while the players attributes sort of handle the up and down.

It really works the way I think directional hitting should work.

Oh, and I can absolutely tear up in the Bat Control drill


If they added the left stick into the mix and allowed you to influence the PCI up and down with that (or simply influence flyball/groundball), it would be the best interface they have.

As it is, I can really feel in control of the at-bat with Pure Analog. It competes with zone.