Meter Pitching Much Harder?

[cgm110]

I have found meter pitching to be MUCH more difficult in mlb 18 than in any past version of mlb the show. If your timing is off at all, the pitch goes for a ball about 70% of the time. I have also found it MUCH more difficult to locate pitches (IE a slider away being middle) as a result I struggle to hold on to leads anyone else noticing this?

[NiteLordz]

Re: Meter Pitching Much Harder?

I have found it more challenging. I have actually walked batters at a consistent rate this year, where in past years, I was always amongst the fewest walks.

I like that the ball doesn't drift towards the middle of the plate when you miss your timing.

Has made it alot more fun for me.

[ARoid1313]

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I really like meter pitching this year . I made the switch from pure analog and I enjoy the challenge a lot . I walk guys and it’s awesome


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[Caulfield]

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Maybe it does rely on the pitcher's individual attributes a tick more than previously.

To the OP, 1)what level are you pitching on
2)are you glad that it's more difficult to locate pitches?


If you aren't pleased with it being more difficult have you considered using Dynamic Difficulty? If you dont want to use Dynamic difficulty, what about using pure analog pitching, the difference IMO between the two is like an automatic transmission in a vehicle and a stick-shift. You have more control over performance from pure analog pitching as it's more dependent on user skill than pitcher attributes (at least IMO). But if you cant drive a stick then meter is ''easier'' if you don't mind getting less mileage out of your gas lol

[shark547]

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To me there seemed to be a huge difference from All Star to Hall of Fame meter pitching. I tried HOF on the extreme conquest and I couldn't pitch at all. Very wild.

[Seltaeb9091]

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It seems to me like it's a little harder to consistently hit the sweet spot on the meter this year. (Maybe that's why you get a trophy for the first time you hit it?) I also think it's a good thing, because although I'm quite comfortable with the golf-like three click method, I sometimes wondered if I should try the other methods to give myself a little more of a challenge. Looks like SDS did it for me.

[Mike Lowe]

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I like that the ball doesn't drift towards the middle of the plate when you miss your timing.

I've been mentioning this for years now, and I'm thrilled with this subtle but necessary change.

I play on Legend difficulty fwiw.

[Unlucky 13]

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I did not play 17, but there seems to be a bigger difference between veteran and all star this year than in years past. In my experience with previous versions, my own pitchers would operate pretty much the same on different difficulty levels, but on the harder level the CPU hitters would do a better job.

This year, I have absolutely noticed that on all star, its harder to hit my spots and get pitches to go where I want them to. Even when I hit the meter exactly right.

As always though, the end result is that I go from allowing 1 or 2 runs a game on veteran to 7 to 10 on all star.

[jeffy777]

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Sounds like I need to switch back to meter. As much as I love the mechanics of Analog, it's just too easy to pinpoint and dominate. I also almost never walk anyone. Seems like the only time the CPU has success is when I mess up the release point, which only happens a few times per game.

I really wish analog was more ratings dependent and just harder in general. I feel like it used to be a few years ago but it's gotten easier over time...or maybe I've just gotten better?

[Caulfield]

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I really wish analog was more ratings dependent and just harder in general. I feel like it used to be a few years ago but it's gotten easier over time...or maybe I've just gotten better?

It's probably a combination of both.
Food for thought: when your ace, 2nd best starter & your closer pitches, use analog. When your 3, 4 & 5 starters go, use meter. And to really throw a challenge into it, use pulse for the rest of your relievers (excluding your closer).

[jeffy777]

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It's probably a combination of both.
Food for thought: when your ace, 2nd best starter & your closer pitches, use analog. When your 3, 4 & 5 starters go, use meter. And to really throw a challenge into it, use pulse for the rest of your relievers (excluding your closer).

That's actually a really cool suggestion.

[HighCmpPct]

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Damn Caulfield does it again, I love this idea! Thanks man.

[AUTiger1]

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I've always used the pitching meter, tried pulse a couple years ago because it was new but didn't care for it, and I find that it's a bit more challenging this year. But I enjoy actually being able to walk guys. My biggest enjoyment is throwing fewer meatballs. If I miss the sweet spot it's more likely to be a ball this year instead of a meatball. That's not to say I still don't throw up one every now and then. Hanging slider to Chase Headley dang it. Ruined my 14 strikeout game with Jimmy Nelson. I served it up in the 8th and lost 3-2 because of it.

[Caulfield]

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Damn Caulfield does it again, I love this idea! Thanks man.

It can do wonders to help keep the grind fresh.
For myself, I reversed the method and used meter for my better starters and analog for the others because I'm not really good with analog.