I have never been a great base stealer in the show. But this year, I am down right terrible. Could be its harder, or I am just older, or rusty. Anyways, If someone would take the time to break down how they steal, from the lead off, to when they go etc, I would greatly appreciate it! Really enjoying the game this year in My M's chise.
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
What difficulty do you play on? Obviously the harder the difficulty, the harder time you will be able to steal. I would suggest turning the CPU pickoff slider way down (they still throw over to first a lot) Also, they tend to throw over a lot less when you don't take an extra step at leading off. The default lead off is already sufficient enough space away from 1B to successfully steal with a decent jump.
I would just study the delivery mechanics to each pitcher and how fast/slow they are to the plate. Don't try to steal on the first pitch, try to wait for a breaking ball count to run on. Also, don't try to steal every time you're on base. Only when the situation calls for it.
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
A couple decent tips in this thread: https://forums.operationsports.com/f...ing-bases.htmlComment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
I was struggling too, then I remember what I was doing in 17 (skipped 18) to not get thrown out a bunch. at the start of the at bat, I tap L2 (cue to steal) then once the pitcher sets up and is getting ready to pitch, I then take my secondary lead L1 (I have ever seen a pitcher throw to first using this method) once the pitcher goes in to motion, the runner takes off. with good speed you swipe that bag 9 times out of 10Comment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
There is an advanced method, that requires some finger dexterity, and a weird hand position on the controller, but it can be effective.. and fun.
When you take your lead, and if you have the pitcher in a count where he is maybe ahead, or apt to throw something offspeed, squeeze and release the L trigger. This tells your guy at first you want him to steal.
Next, wait for the lead off, then position your hand so that you can re-squeeze the L trigger with your middle finger, and keep it pulled.
Use your index finger and set it on the L1 button, and when the pitcher comes set, give the L1 a squeeze, increasing the lead off by a step, and if the pitcher does not throw over, immediately release the L2 so that your runner takes off at the pitcher's first movement.
****CAVEAT****
The game does not allow you to take advantage of pitchers that are slow to the plate, or have an delivery from the stretch that would result in a stolen base 100% of the time.
Pitchers that come to the set, then have a high leg kick, or have a hitch in their delivery due to the animation, will have the luxury of the runner not stealing until the animation has played out.
This is most noticeable with the Asian pitchers, with the Dice-K style hesitation that they must teach over there... The game does not allow you to bolt from first base on that first lift up of the leg, which would result in an easy stolen base, so you have to resort to the Squeeze and Release, which can get you an extra step, and sometimes, that spark is all you need to start the rally.
Give it a shot. It is fun getting the timing down, and the reward makes the stolen base pretty satisfying.
~syf"Ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know"....GDComment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
My main issue right now is the telepathic pitcher that always knows when I'm going to steal. I barely ever steal but I'll be darned if the CPU makes the perfect pitch out call almost everytime.Comment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
This has become so bad for me the last two years that I basically dont even attempt to steal anymore. My guys get thrown out with ease. Before mlb 18 I had pretty good success with taking a one step lead and then holding until L2 and releasing once the pitcher went into his motion. But as of last year, that method is yielding terrible results for me so I just dont steal anymore.Comment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
I have realized that if you take a extra step you never get a good jump. So just try stealing with the regular lead
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I will press L2 to cue the steal.
Then I wait for the pitcher to come set and when I think he's going home, I'll press L1 to try and get a great jump. Sometimes I'm successful, sometimes not, and sometimes the pitcher throws over and I'm in no man's land.I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.
I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
Never steal with anyone lower than 70/70 speed and BR ability. Tap L2 to cue the steal...the cpu will know you did that and will try to shut it down. If you want to take a 1 step lead hover your finger over R1 and get back to the base as soon as you see the CPU animation to try to pick you off. You will get thrown out trying to steal sometimes, thats baseball. However, this approach gives you the best odds.Comment
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Re: Stealing help desperately needed.
I'm having the reverse I can't throw anyone out hahaIf your bored...Check the Twitch for NCAA Dynasties, 2K League/MyTeam, FIFA and whatever else
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You may have just helped me a ton. I don’t have a hard time stealing but rather I get picked off like 50% of the time when I lead off. I thought it was a glitch, guess I gotta just hit R1 to get back when I take a lead.
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