MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm guessing from your reply guess pitch doesn't matter either in MOM.

No...

ratings...sliders(CPU sliders)...and that's it.

M.K.
Knight165

[tessl]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

No...

ratings...sliders(CPU sliders)...and that's it.

M.K.
Knight165

Thanks.
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[My993C2]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

Oops ... sorry wrong thread

[FunkDockta27]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

Ok so this is my first foray into MoM. I took the Padres. Made sum FA moves. Signed Braden and Dice K. Cut marquis and volquez. Then signed the beard and K-Rod. And cut brach and thatcher.

This should prove to be interesting lol

[Cavicchi]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

I don't know if others have mentioned this, but It seems like aside from setting the defense, using pitch strategy seems important. I was only in Spring Training, but using pitch strategy was more effective than not using it, and helped me get more Ks for my pitcher. The downside to all this is time. It took me quite a long time to finish the game when setting defense and using pitch strategy. How do you guys feel about this, using pitch strategy for every opposing player?

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

I don't know if others have mentioned this, but It seems like aside from setting the defense, using pitch strategy seems important. I was only in Spring Training, but using pitch strategy was more effective than not using it, and helped me get more Ks for my pitcher. The downside to all this is time. It took me quite a long time to finish the game when setting defense and using pitch strategy. How do you guys feel about this, using pitch strategy for every opposing player?

I do it...but not for every pitch or every batter.

If I get to 0-2....I pitch around for 1 pitch.
If it gets to 1-2...I pick a specific zone..
If it is 2-0...I pitch aggressive.

I think Brian_SCEA is keen on the idea to allow us hot keys to select pitches and the pitch zone all in one shot.

So...pre-pitch you will have a moment to pick the pitch and zone.

I have suggested using the L-Stick to pick one of the nine quadrants(since it is already setup to handle that) and then the X/O/SQ/TRI/R1/R2 buttons for the pitch selection.
If you do not do that...it would default to "PLAY BALL" as it does now and would be on the CPU ....

Hopefully they can add it in.

M.K.
Knight165

[Cavicchi]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

I do it...but not for every pitch or every batter.

If I get to 0-2....I pitch around for 1 pitch.
If it gets to 1-2...I pick a specific zone..
If it is 2-0...I pitch aggressive.

I think Brian_SCEA is keen on the idea to allow us hot keys to select pitches and the pitch zone all in one shot.

So...pre-pitch you will have a moment to pick the pitch and zone.

I have suggested using the L-Stick to pick one of the nine quadrants(since it is already setup to handle that) and then the X/O/SQ/TRI/R1/R2 buttons for the pitch selection.
If you do not do that...it would default to "PLAY BALL" as it does now and would be on the CPU ....

Hopefully they can add it in.

M.K.
Knight165

Allowing us to pick the pitch and zone would be an amazing addition. Man, I sure hope that happens. I think it would be great if we were given the same look as if we were pitching, and could move the "ball" in the zone to where we want it, so we are the catcher calling pitches, and maybe, just maybe it would be good if the pitcher could shake off the "sign" and throw what he wants.

[miamikb2001]

I don't know if others have mentioned this, but It seems like aside from setting the defense, using pitch strategy seems important. I was only in Spring Training, but using pitch strategy was more effective than not using it, and helped me get more Ks for my pitcher. The downside to all this is time. It took me quite a long time to finish the game when setting defense and using pitch strategy. How do you guys feel about this, using pitch strategy for every opposing player?

I use pitch strategy 85-90% of my pitches and usually do well,but when confidence gets low it can be very difficult.I'm through around 40 games in my Giants franchise and team Era is 3.21.The only thing i almost never use is pitch to batter.

[treyraq]

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I do it...but not for every pitch or every batter.

If I get to 0-2....I pitch around for 1 pitch.
If it gets to 1-2...I pick a specific zone..
If it is 2-0...I pitch aggressive.

I think Brian_SCEA is keen on the idea to allow us hot keys to select pitches and the pitch zone all in one shot.

So...pre-pitch you will have a moment to pick the pitch and zone.

I have suggested using the L-Stick to pick one of the nine quadrants(since it is already setup to handle that) and then the X/O/SQ/TRI/R1/R2 buttons for the pitch selection.
If you do not do that...it would default to "PLAY BALL" as it does now and would be on the CPU ....

Hopefully they can add it in.

M.K.
Knight165

Knight, do you use the "high, low, inside, outside" commands at all now?

I'm just wondering what the 'success rate' would be/how it would be determined if they added in quadrant selection.

I mean...it's not guaranteed they would always hit their spots, and that might lead to too perfect of pitches or some people thinking the feature is 'broken.'

Just speculating of course.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

Knight, do you use the "high, low, inside, outside" commands at all now?

I'm just wondering what the 'success rate' would be/how it would be determined if they added in quadrant selection.

I mean...it's not guaranteed they would always hit their spots, and that might lead to too perfect of pitches or some people thinking the feature is 'broken.'

Just speculating of course.

Yes..I do...

I use it on a first pitch if I am trying to get a groundball or hit a certain way.....or on the 1-2 count to try and get the batters weak spot.

M.K.
Knight165

[miamikb2001]

M.K. What do you think is the best location to go to when trying to get a first pitch strike?

[Cavicchi]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

I use pitch strategy 85-90% of my pitches and usually do well,but when confidence gets low it can be very difficult.I'm through around 40 games in my Giants franchise and team Era is 3.21.The only thing i almost never use is pitch to batter.

I haven't even noticed pitch to batter. Next time I play, I'll look for it. What does it do? Would be interesting if it allowed you to actually pitch to the batter.

Yes..I do...

I use it on a first pitch if I am trying to get a groundball or hit a certain way.....or on the 1-2 count to try and get the batters weak spot.

M.K.
Knight165

That's the problem with how it is now, not being able to select pitch type. Like say you want a ground ball and would like your pitcher to throw a 2-seam/sinker low but instead he could throw a slider/cutter and it's hit opposite of area you want, or put another way, opposite of how your defense is set.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 13 Manager Only Mode Questions

I haven't even noticed pitch to batter. Next time I play, I'll look for it. What does it do? Would be interesting if it allowed you to actually pitch to the batter.


That's the problem with how it is now, not being able to select pitch type. Like say you want a ground ball and would like your pitcher to throw a 2-seam/sinker low but instead he could throw a slider/cutter and it's hit opposite of area you want, or put another way, opposite of how your defense is set.

Exactly.....but most of the time my call is for low and away....so it's a safe call.


My first pitch...."get a strike?"....I go with inside.....
IMO it's the best combo of "safe" and possible swing and miss ....or just take.


M.K.
Knight165

[miamikb2001]

Pitch to batter usually means the pitcher will throw something good to hit not always but often.I will occasionslly use pitch aggressive which is usually a better located pitch as opposed to pitch to batter.When i use pitch around and the pitcher has high confidence you'll often see really good pitches

[Maddhongo]

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Has anyone figured out how to play with two humans in manage only mode? I understand there may be limitations when playing on the same screen but surely there should be an option to do so online?