first pitch meatballs....bug?

[Dolfan349]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

This seems to be hitting me hard with the Vita version. Playing RTTS, about 50 games in, and I'd say 90% of first pitches are fastballs at or near the heart of the strike zone. I don't even think calling time helps; I've tried this multiple times and rarely does a ball occur.

It's probably why I have a 1.000+ OPS right now, it's just too hard to say no to that meatball.

Sadly, I have to force myself just to play every at-bat down 0-1. I suppose it makes me a better hitter when I'm always down in the count...

[FreAk47]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

This seems to be hitting me hard with the Vita version. Playing RTTS, about 50 games in, and I'd say 90% of first pitches are fastballs at or near the heart of the strike zone. I don't even think calling time helps; I've tried this multiple times and rarely does a ball occur.

It's probably why I have a 1.000+ OPS right now, it's just too hard to say no to that meatball.

Sadly, I have to force myself just to play every at-bat down 0-1. I suppose it makes me a better hitter when I'm always down in the count...

Having the same problem...it's hard to stop myself from taking advantage of it. But I also, don't want every at bat to start 0-1. I also haven't noticed any difference with calling timeout, either.

[BrianU]

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Having the same problem...it's hard to stop myself from taking advantage of it. But I also, don't want every at bat to start 0-1. I also haven't noticed any difference with calling timeout, either.

I notice a big difference with calling timeout. Are you sure you let the CPU pick his pitch first then call for the timeout? The display showing the pitchers pitches has to turn grey then you hit dpad down

[Dolfan349]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

I notice a big difference with calling timeout. Are you sure you let the CPU pick his pitch first then call for the timeout? The display showing the pitchers pitches has to turn grey then you hit dpad down

Yes. What I notice is less meatballs, but no less first-pitch strikes. Basically it will go from a 4-seamer down the middle to a 2-seamer on the black. That's all well and good, but there really needs to be some balls off the plate once in a while.

[ParisB]

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Yes. What I notice is less meatballs, but no less first-pitch strikes. Basically it will go from a 4-seamer down the middle to a 2-seamer on the black. That's all well and good, but there really needs to be some balls off the plate once in a while.

Yes, which for me was step 1.

Step 2 was to turn down Strike Frequency.

Whala, much better game. I get first pitch strikes in the 50%-60% ranges, same with early counts, same with overall percentages. The highest so far was against Cueto at 66%. This was with Strike Frequency at 0. I might turn it up a tad to 1 or 2 though..

[PsychoBulk]

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Yep, even using the timeout workaround you absolutely still need to tone down CPU Strike Frequency to get them to throw a realistic first pitch strike %age.

Im on 2.

[Dolfan349]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

Yes, which for me was step 1.

Step 2 was to turn down Strike Frequency.

Whala, much better game. I get first pitch strikes in the 50%-60% ranges, same with early counts, same with overall percentages. The highest so far was against Cueto at 66%. This was with Strike Frequency at 0. I might turn it up a tad to 1 or 2 though..

No, what I'm seeing is with strike frequency at -4. With strike frequency at default calling time makes ZERO difference.

Last game I played (non-RTTS), the opposing starting pitcher had zero first-pitch balls and an overall strike rate of over 80%. That's *with* strike frequency turned down.

[PsychoBulk]

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Im not seeing that at all.

Using the timeout workaround and with CPU K Freq turned down im getting a very realistic first pitch k %age.

Are you sure you are pressing Timeout at the right time? Because i think a lot of people are doing it incorrectly therefore not seeing the benefit.

[Dolfan349]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

Im not seeing that at all.

Using the timeout workaround and with CPU K Freq turned down im getting a very realistic first pitch k %age.

Are you sure you are pressing Timeout at the right time? Because i think a lot of people are doing it incorrectly therefore not seeing the benefit.

I always press it as soon as the pitcher becomes set.

[PsychoBulk]

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Ignore the pitcher totally, just look at this pitch repertoire on screen.

As soon as that "greys out" (youll notice the change in colour) then hit Timeout, not before, doing it before, if the pitcher is set or not, will not work.

Like i say, dont even look at the hurler, just his pitch selection graphic.

[ParisB]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

Ignore the pitcher totally, just look at this pitch repertoire on screen.

As soon as that "greys out" (youll notice the change in colour) then hit Timeout, not before, doing it before, if the pitcher is set or not, will not work.

Like i say, dont even look at the hurler, just his pitch selection graphic.

What he said. Try this and let us know.

Also, tell us what difficulty you are on. I think anything below All-Star has always been a strike parade. Let us know.

p.s.- Psychobulk, I get the feeling that the only slider I'm changing this year is CPU Strike Frequency. I'm at 0 now, but I'm thinking I will be more like 1 or 2 (like you said) once I play more games.

[itbeme23]

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I was able to play three games last night. Simply put, this workaround is a game saver for me. The results are like night and day. I'm finally able to work the count and not feel like I'm down 0-1 in every at-bat.

[Dolfan349]

Re: first pitch meatballs....bug?

What he said. Try this and let us know.

Also, tell us what difficulty you are on. I think anything below All-Star has always been a strike parade. Let us know.

p.s.- Psychobulk, I get the feeling that the only slider I'm changing this year is CPU Strike Frequency. I'm at 0 now, but I'm thinking I will be more like 1 or 2 (like you said) once I play more games.

Using All-Star with marino's pure timing sliders (strike frequency at 1).

I'll have to try waiting for the grey-out and see. Maybe my experience is skewed since I mostly play RTTS?

[PsychoBulk]

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I would say so, yes, for obvious reasons especially in AA and AAA.

[Dolfan349]

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I would say so, yes, for obvious reasons especially in AA and AAA.

Hmm, I would have thought I'd see less strikes in AA/AAA due to lower control. Maybe they just throw more meat?