Runners slowing down rounding third

[HuPeRcHiLd]

Re: Runners slowing down rounding third

The way it should work is the earlier you tell your runner what to do, the smoother the rounding of the base....I've told runners to go home almost as soon as the ball leaves the bat and they still go to 3rd, stop, then try to run home. Of course, they get gunned at the plate (and they don't hit the catcher like I want either). Very frustrating...

[bronxbombers21325]

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The only time I have ever seen anyone actually able to score from second is when the throw is off and the catcher has to move away from the plate to get it. Every single time the catcher is getting the ball before the runner gets to home.

[jr86]

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Guys in my experience highlighting the baserunner at 2nd and targeted him to go home using X(Default baserunning) causes the slowdown.

Try using L1 on singles hit up the middle the runner at 2nd will be at 3rd before the batter reaches 1st and this seems to alleviate the problem of the slowdown as he rounds 3rd without the slowdown if you keep L1 pressed down.

[bronxbombers21325]

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I saw suggested earlier in the thread to lower arm strength slider down to 3. Has anyone tried this, and if so how much of a difference does it make?

[jseward92]

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....What is this for??

[bukktown]

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I don't get the slowdown with 2 outs.

[PsychoBulk]

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I don't get the slowdown with 2 outs.

Nor do i, with any ability of runner.

I agree with those that say that the theory behind this is good, not all runners should be able to motor round 3rd at top speed, but the implementation of it is not good, im seeing way too many speedsters thrown out on plays at the plate they should have easily made were it not for the predetermined quicksand pit at 3rd.

[nick_sr]

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I don't get the slowdown with 2 outs.

I just lost 2 games to the braves in the 9th because of runners slowing down and getting gunned at the plate . never been so furious playing this game.

[ManiacMatt1782]

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The problem is I can't select the runner going from 2nd to 3rd in time... I know I want to send him immediately, but the game doesn't let me highlight the runner fast enough.

A good workaround is to hold L1 immediately and throughout the turn, and let go after he makes the turn and before your hitter gets to 1st.

[tabarnes19_SDS]

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A good workaround is to hold L1 immediately and throughout the turn, and let go after he makes the turn and before your hitter gets to 1st.

I always use L1 maybe that's why I don't see this as often.

[Blzer]

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I always use L1 maybe that's why I don't see this as often.

I'm not seeing it too much with my runners either, but I haven't played the game (or really any game) in a couple of weeks so I can't really recall what I press.

I see it with the CPU runners, though. I threw them out all the time early on. This is still a problem with the CPU, even if it isn't with users.

[dcmantommy72]

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I am also seeing this ALOT.

Now I know to use L1 from now on.... kinda sux to have to do this.

[vinny_pizza]

I am also seeing this ALOT.

Now I know to use L1 from now on.... kinda sux to have to do this.

Like someone else pointed out though, you need to keep it pressed into your guy fully rounds the base. I had Michael Bourne thrown out trying to score from second on a groundswell up the middle. I let go about halfway through the turn and that's when the bear jumped on his back!

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[BlueSkies7776]

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I think going by the game logic that if it isn't a sure scoring opportunity the game's "A.I. logic" won't expect you to send the runner, and so it triggers the awkward slowdown trying to simulate poor base running. This is kind of what it seems like Russell is trying to say. And it takes other things into consideration like the line up, number of outs and so on.

The problem is that base hits up the middle aren't always a sure scoring opportunity. Sometimes it's a gamble and it's up to the manager and 3rd base coach to send him or not. The mistake IMO, is taking certain aspects of control out of the players hands. This kind of thing will only frustrate the player unless it's clear as day why things play out the way they do.

[vinny_pizza]

The mistake IMO, is taking certain aspects of control out of the players hands. This kind of thing will only frustrate the player unless it's clear as day why things play out the way they do.

It'll frustrate me no matter what. Michael Bourne with 99 speed and running on contact with two outs should make it home on a ground ball up the middle every time. It's not like a laser beam back up the box, an easy grounder up the middle. Definitely a flawed 'feature'.


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