Too many strikeouts

[baseballguy99]

Re: Too many strikeouts

I guess my question would be what exactly is the ultimate ramification of this “issue”? I mean strikeouts are just outs, & guys strike out all the f’n time, they’re not a big deal. Some games you get 16 some games you get 3. Are you undefeated or something? Can you lock down the AI and win literally every game because you’re so money at getting Ks, or are we just talking stats here?

I’m 6th in the majors in runs-scored through 115 games-PLAYED in 2024 with 514. I am 30th in the league in runs-allowed with 569. We are 49-66.

Yes, I lead the league in strikeouts with 986. Fun-fact: CIN is 2nd (976) and they are also 29th in runs-allowed. Go figure!

My point is: getting Ks is not a big deal. They’re just outs. Are you getting them when they matter? Are they somehow ruining the experience?

Like I said last time, 120+ hours worth of playing just the 2024 season alone and I’ve dropped 66 f’n games, I’m not apologizing for any of my damn strikeouts.

Enjoy! [emoji482]

[CgyFlames]

Re: Too many strikeouts

I guess my question would be what exactly is the ultimate ramification of this “issue?”

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My point is: getting Ks is not a big deal. They’re just outs. Are you getting them when they matter? Are they somehow ruining the experience?

Some much needed wisdom injected into a debate which has more or less turned into a pissing match between MLB20’s fans vs MLB23’s.

It’s a video game. It’s supposed to be fun. Play whatever you have fun with. Don’t worry about other people. There are a whole bunch of versions of MLB the Show you can buy for whatever console you own. There’s older games like MVP. If 23 isn’t fun for you, there’s a game out there that you’ll enjoy. Go find it and have fun.

[TheBrew101]

Re: Too many strikeouts

Some much needed wisdom injected into a debate which has more or less turned into a pissing match between MLB20’s fans vs MLB23’s.

It’s a video game. It’s supposed to be fun. Play whatever you have fun with. Don’t worry about other people. There are a whole bunch of versions of MLB the Show you can buy for whatever console you own. There’s older games like MVP. If 23 isn’t fun for you, there’s a game out there that you’ll enjoy. Go find it and have fun.

For me it had nothing to do with being a fan of MLB20 vs MLB23. If I didn't have this strikeout issue I would rather play MLB23. I still play some MLB23 but the experience is inferior due to strikeouts. It does impact gameplay so the comment about just playing isn't really applicable. That would be like saying if you play a football game and the scores are competitive but the CPU never calls a pass play just have fun and enjoy. Or play a basketball game but the CPU only shoots 3 pointers, just enjoy it as the end game scores are good.

When 65%-75% of the outs are via strikeout it impacts the gameplay. The reason I and others brought up MLB20, MLB22, and others is that this isn't an issue in those games. Of course we can still play those but then we miss out on the enhancements of MLB23 in other areas.

I understand some don't have problems with this. I wish I didn't. They clearly have done something with MLB23 or this topic wouldn't exist. And the data of MLB23 vs past versions shows me something was done (at least for how I play with quick counts and legend pitching).

It isn't a match against other games. It is disappointment that the game we want to play has the K issue that makes it less enjoyable (for those of us experiencing the high K rate).

[DonkeyJote]

Re: Too many strikeouts

I do sympathize with the QC crowd. My guess is that the "contact boost" described in the guide was greatly reduced this year as a result of the other changes to try and get more strikeouts (since Quick Counts are also used in DD events and iirc are an option on other online play). Hopefully that gets fixed for you guys in the future. If it doesn't, then it comes down to what is more important for you; more realistic gameplay/numbers, or faster games.


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