Classic pitching interface

[Rmiok222]

So I asked this question within a thread and had no response so I figure I’d make my own.

I am brand new to classic. I really like it. I like how I can watch my pitchers wind up more instead of looking at a meter the whole time. I have a few questions tho.

1) with meter, obviously your meter moves faster if your pitcher is in the stretch opposed to being in the windup. Is that the same with classic? Is the sweet spot a shorter amount of time if you’re in the stretch since it’s a quicker motion to the plate?

2) should I hold the button right until i feel that slight vibration in the controller or what?

Any other tips with classic pitching I’d really appreciate. I’ve played one game and really liked it a lot and plan on sticking with it.

Thanks in advance.


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[Drty_Windshield]

Re: Classic pitching interface

With classic, tapping the button has the least energy consumption, velocity and break. The longer you hold the button, the more energy consumption, velocity and break.

[Jaysguy44]

Re: Classic pitching interface

With classic, tapping the button has the least energy consumption, velocity and break. The longer you hold the button, the more energy consumption, velocity and break.

But doesn't holding it longer decrease control?

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[Funkycorm]

Re: Classic pitching interface

But doesn't holding it longer decrease control?

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Yeah, that is the trade off for increases in velocity and break.

[NAFBUC]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Check out the slider section.

Armor’s True Classic Clean Screen Approach.

Good read on classic pitching.

[Rmiok222]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Check out the slider section.

Armor’s True Classic Clean Screen Approach.

Good read on classic pitching.

Thank you sir


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[VTWiseGuy]

Re: Classic pitching interface

what about If you hold the button halfway thru his pitching motion and let go? Any difference in the pitch?

[Drty_Windshield]

Re: Classic pitching interface

what about If you hold the button halfway thru his pitching motion and let go? Any difference in the pitch?

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[TonyMoraco15]

Re: Classic pitching interface

what about If you hold the button halfway thru his pitching motion and let go? Any difference in the pitch?

Yes, you get a most accurate effective pitch 90% of the time if the pitcher has good control... you’ll hang one once in a while.

What I like to do is to try and find a cue in their motion that would let me know when to let go of the button (every pitching motion is different) just like when you are batting.

[Drty_Windshield]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Yes, you get a most accurate effective pitch 90% of the time if the pitcher has good control... you’ll hang one once in a while.

What I like to do is to try and find a cue in their motion that would let me know when to let go of the button (every pitching motion is different) just like when you are batting.

There is zero scientific data to show or state that half way through a wind up is the optimal pitch, unless I trust that you said 90% of the time IF the pitcher has "good control" which hasn't been arbitrarily defined. Also, what equates "effective"? and what is "once in a while"? The only thing we know for sure is that the longer you hold the button the more energy is used, more speed, more break and less control is applied. Every situation calls for something completely different, as that is the entire point of pitching, to disrupt the batters timing with pitch type, location, and velocity.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Classic pitching interface

So I asked this question within a thread and had no response so I figure I’d make my own.

I am brand new to classic. I really like it. I like how I can watch my pitchers wind up more instead of looking at a meter the whole time. I have a few questions tho.

1) with meter, obviously your meter moves faster if your pitcher is in the stretch opposed to being in the windup. Is that the same with classic? Is the sweet spot a shorter amount of time if you’re in the stretch since it’s a quicker motion to the plate?

2) should I hold the button right until i feel that slight vibration in the controller or what?

Any other tips with classic pitching I’d really appreciate. I’ve played one game and really liked it a lot and plan on sticking with it.

Thanks in advance.


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In addition.....I have a link at the bottom of my slider OP to the “Classic pitching discussion thread”

Oodles of theory’s and such.....but You can read my thoughts and approach to classic and then decide for yourself how you want to approach it.

It is a fantastic interface for those seeking dice role (think Strato-Matic baseball) driven results coupled with user skill to feel and recognize your pitchers repertoire, stuff and confidence level without visual aides if you use my clean screen approach to playing the game.

[TonyMoraco15]

Re: Classic pitching interface

There is zero scientific data to show or state that half way through a wind up is the optimal pitch, unless I trust that you said 90% of the time IF the pitcher has "good control" which hasn't been arbitrarily defined. Also, what equates "effective"? and what is "once in a while"? The only thing we know for sure is that the longer you hold the button the more energy is used, more speed, more break and less control is applied. Every situation calls for something completely different, as that is the entire point of pitching, to disrupt the batters timing with pitch type, location, and velocity.

You are correct, this is not scientific in any way, in fact nothing is within the game... but what I wrote is my approach and has worked for me for years!

Give it a shot.

[moTIGS]

Re: Classic pitching interface

What I like to do is to try and find a cue in their motion that would let me know when to let go of the button (every pitching motion is different) just like when you are batting.

This is a big key IMO.

I struggled with what seemed like an extremely random result with classic until I started watching my pitcher’s feet. Specifically, when using Scherzer in 18 (an old Scherzer who was no longer a star), I found that releasing the button right when his right foot moved gave consistently good results. Trying to time things right based on his leg kick or arm motion was a bit more challenging, but he had a small motion with his foot that was easy to time right every time. Made my release with him easily repeatable and easy to adjust slightly one way or the other.

Every pitcher I’ve used with success since has had some similar tell.

[VTWiseGuy]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Holding and releasing X at certain points of the motion on classic pitching DOES have a effect on the pitch.

[Rmiok222]

Re: Classic pitching interface

In addition.....I have a link at the bottom of my slider OP to the “Classic pitching discussion thread”



Oodles of theory’s and such.....but You can read my thoughts and approach to classic and then decide for yourself how you want to approach it.



It is a fantastic interface for those seeking dice role (think Strato-Matic baseball) driven results coupled with user skill to feel and recognize your pitchers repertoire, stuff and confidence level without visual aides if you use my clean screen approach to playing the game.

Actually I do use your clean screen approach and I’ll never go back to anything else. Finally a month into classic pitching I finally have a grasp on it. I can’t believe I used anything else the past multiple years. I use to start/restart a franchise all the time bc id be like 15-0 or something silly. Now I use directional/classic with a slider set that fits my ability and it’s amazing [emoji1305]


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