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  • PaulieMM
    Rookie
    • Jan 2010
    • 92

    #1

    Errors

    I'm looking for some feedback here on this issue I've been experiencing for the first time in a long time.

    ERRORS, mostly from throwing. For a couple years now I have selected analog fielding. This year I've noticed an insane amount of errors each game. Even more so than the first year analog throwing was released. It's gone so far out of control that I tend to get anywhere from 4 to 7 errors per game.

    Here are some things that I've noticed as I have played the first 2 rounds of a Postseason.

    Using the Mets:

    Every 9th inning David Wright has made a throwing error. FYI 10 games have gone by at this point and I am NOT exagerating.

    Every outfielder makes throwing errors even when throwing to the cutoff man as a runner is just safely standing on any base on a stand up play. (I realize the Mets outfield is bad but c'mon you wouldn't even be in triple A if your that bad) This happens approximately 3 out of every 9 times.

    I have canceled the throw when seeing the red ring several times and yet when I attempt to throw again even with plenty of time to catch the runner each fielder (mostly Ruben Tejada) throws the ball away anyhow even on the 2nd attempt.
    Note: One time I canceled a red ring throw and took a couple steps further towards first on a routine grounder, my 2nd attempt was completed successfully and a green ring was shown.

    In a futile attempt to cut down on all these errors I tried editing all of my players fielding, accuracy, arm, and reaction ratings. With all players having ratings of a minimum of 70 or higher in these categories I am still finding throwing errors to be quite common.

    I am assuming that this isn't happening to many others and that this is a byproduct to using a team that is so poorly rated on defense. (Way too poorly rated in my humble opinion, but that is again just my opinion)

    I was thinking about adjusting the fielding slider, but I really don't feel that the CPU needs any less errors as they barley seem to make them compared to my user controlled team.

    To put it simply... Can anyone take the time to help me out?

    I posted this over at the show nations as well, thanks for reading this.
  • HiitAndRun
    Banned
    • Mar 2013
    • 1

    #2
    Re: Errors

    I've only made one error in two games : a jump throw from behind second base over thrown by Jose Altuve.

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    • PaulieMM
      Rookie
      • Jan 2010
      • 92

      #3
      Re: Errors

      You're using the Astros I'm assuming?

      If you are, I know that they have a poor defensive team as well which would mean that I'm doing something wrong...

      The question is, What?

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      • ptbnl
        Rookie
        • Mar 2012
        • 348

        #4
        Re: Errors

        I haven't had any unreasonable problems, though, admittedly, I haven't play more than a handful of games.

        With that said, the errors I've had (fielding and throwing) were reasonable, even if infuriating at the time.
        #24

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        • Levesque7
          Rookie
          • Sep 2009
          • 217

          #5
          Re: Errors

          I have played many games, and haven't noticed an issue.

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          • LakerFan56
            Rookie
            • Feb 2013
            • 415

            #6
            Re: Errors

            I've played about 10 games and I haven't had a throwing error yet. Though I have had fielding errors where an infielder lets the ball go by.

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            • timmuh1515
              Pro
              • Aug 2009
              • 546

              #7
              Re: Errors

              I have had trouble with the throwing system. I'm not sure if it is my controller or that i'm just to eager to let the button go.

              I'm also not 100% comfortable on when to start the throw. My assumption is right when the throw meter appears but I swear i'll start it and then once the fielder actually has the ball the meter starts over for me...causing a bad throw.

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              • PaulieMM
                Rookie
                • Jan 2010
                • 92

                #8
                Re: Errors

                I'm now 2 games into the World Series and have only one throwing error in those two games which was more or less because of a take out slide at 2nd. Both games were at home against the Tigers.

                I'm curious to see what happens when I'm playing away. I forgot to mention that the worst error filled games happened when I played away from home.

                Also I noticed that almost every time I tried throwing to the cut off man since my last post I have noticed a yellow ring when holding r1 and up. BUT, when I hold r1 and press down my throws have all been fine.

                Funny game... maybe it's just a coincidence.

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                • tbonepickens
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 15

                  #9
                  Re: Errors

                  I've only played online and I make several errors a game. I have to say they are mostly my fault. I enjoy the fact that throwing is more challenging (for my feeble skills). Every single dribbler to my catcher is a big event!

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                  • PaulieMM
                    Rookie
                    • Jan 2010
                    • 92

                    #10
                    Re: Errors

                    Take it for what it's worth...

                    I've won the World Series against the Tigers by using the Mets. I won it in 5 games, but here is the thing.

                    Game 4 came along and I made all of 1 error in the series up to that point. I hit the bottom of the eighth inning with a 6-0 lead and had 1 out. I was using my starter and boom you guessed it. The wheels came off - 6 errors in one half inning which led to 7 runs. It didn't matter if it was happening with my starter of any of the 2 bull pen guys, it just kept coming. It was just appalling.

                    I'm sure nobody wants to hear the old comeback code stuff but I'm not kidding when I say this. It feels like when the computer wants to even out a series in some way it looks like it's going to happen with errors. (just a reminder, I'm using analog fielding on All-Star)

                    This is my observation and no more than that. I have no idea what franchise or season mode will look like but this has been my experience in postseason mode.

                    Again, thanks for reading and feel free to share your experiences.

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                    • Woodweaver
                      Developer
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 1145

                      #11
                      I'm assuming that you are familiar with the analog throw meter, and you know that you are supposed to push the analog stick toward the base you are targeting. To get an accurate throw, you must push directly toward the target. If you deviate too far of the 90 degree angles, you'll get inaccurate/wild throws. How much you can deviate depends on the fielder's arm accuracy attribute, throw distance, throw type, and the throe difficulty setting. If you are seeing an inordinate number of inaccurate throws, you're probably pushing the stick too far offline. May be a bad controller, but most likely dropping the throwing difficulty will resolve the issue.
                      "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"

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                      • PaulieMM
                        Rookie
                        • Jan 2010
                        • 92

                        #12
                        Re: Errors

                        Originally posted by Woodweaver
                        I'm assuming that you are familiar with the analog throw meter, and you know that you are supposed to push the analog stick toward the base you are targeting. To get an accurate throw, you must push directly toward the target. If you deviate too far of the 90 degree angles, you'll get inaccurate/wild throws. How much you can deviate depends on the fielder's arm accuracy attribute, throw distance, throw type, and the throe difficulty setting. If you are seeing an inordinate number of inaccurate throws, you're probably pushing the stick too far offline. May be a bad controller, but most likely dropping the throwing difficulty will resolve the issue.
                        I appreciate the response. Thanks.

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                        • timmuh1515
                          Pro
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 546

                          #13
                          Re: Errors

                          i didn't realize you were supposed to use the analog stick too...interesting.

                          I figured out what my issue was.

                          Before you receive the ball the meter starts. After you receive the ball the meter starts again. If you attempt the throwing process before you get the ball...but don't release it before you actually receive the ball...the meter restarts and screws up your throw.

                          I hope that all makes sense...lol.

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                          • Woodweaver
                            Developer
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 1145

                            #14
                            Originally posted by timmuh1515
                            i didn't realize you were supposed to use the analog stick too...interesting.

                            I figured out what my issue was.

                            Before you receive the ball the meter starts. After you receive the ball the meter starts again. If you attempt the throwing process before you get the ball...but don't release it before you actually receive the ball...the meter restarts and screws up your throw.

                            I hope that all makes sense...lol.


                            Are you talking about the button throw meter or the analog throw meter?

                            The analog throw meter is used with the analog stick, and results are based on how "true" you push the stick toward the throw target. The button throw meter uses the buttons obviously. The meter appears above the fielder selected as puppet, but does not activate (start moving) until you press a button. The result is determined by where the needle is on the meter when you release the button. It will disappear upon release, but it will reappear if you press another button for different throw input.

                            Side note: One addition this year is the HUD display of any meter when the puppet is off screen. If a ball is hit deep against an outfield wall for example and because the camera is following the ball, the puppet may temporarily be off screen. If this happens and you attempt to preload your throw, the meter you are using appear as a HUD in the lower left corner of the screen in order to give you visual feedback. It will move back to the puppet as soon as he reappears on screen.
                            "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"

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                            • Flaxseed Oil
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2007
                              • 1160

                              #15
                              Re: Errors

                              I am using the same button-throwing mechanic as last year and I have noticed too many errors, as well. Mostly on double-play grounders with the initial throw pulling the man off the bag.

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