HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

[Alonzo]

Re: HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

Hey Nem, I have a few quick questions...

1. Did you notice a high amount of HBP's in your sliders? I recently played 2 games and CPU-pitcher hit me 2-3 times. Does it have anything to do with check swing? (I'm doing this quite often)

2. Fielder speed at -7 seems a bit low to me. Is it possible to get stand up Doubles or even Triples? I upped fielder speed a bit and see a good amount of doubles (but there are still hits that should be doubles, but the outfielder plays the ball too well sometimes)
But I still have a problem with base-running. If I drop a sac-bunt, sometimes it ends up being a hit. What can I do about it?

3. Could it be possible that CPU fielder reaction slider is reversed? Even at -10 the CPU outfielder still reacts as soon as the ball is hit.

[nemesis04]

Re: HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

I will respond to everyones Q's tonight, a little busy at work right now!

[Toad79]

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Just played my first game with the NEW sliders after playing 6 games with the OLD set. With the OLD set as the Yankees, I was batting .250 as a team with 9 HRs in 6 games. Per game, I averaged about 8 hits, 1.5 HRs, 1 BB, 11 Ks. Home runs were a tad high, but 6 games is not really a suitable sample size (I simply don't have the time to play 20 games on one set). My team ERA was in the high 5's, as well.

So I figured hitting would even be tougher with this NEW set. First game against the Red Sox and Dice-K: Lost 12-10 in 11 innings! For some reason I banged out 20 hits, even though Hit Quality was lowered from -6 to -8 and Power from +2 to -1. I hit 3 home runs in the game swinging with X (A-Rod, Posada, and Damon). The funny thing is, Dice-K was shutting me out until the 6th inning, and from then on I started hammering everything. I came back from 5-0, 7-5, and 9-7 to keep this game going as long as it did. It was a real wild game. Not saying this is the sliders' doing...just was a crazy game. The only explanation I can think of for getting 20 hits (after averaging 8 per game prior to this) was perhaps the CPU Pitcher Aggression going from -10 to +2 caused the CPU pitcher to be in the strike zone more, leaving pitches more hittable even with the lowered hitting sliders. Yeah? Maybe?

The biggest glaring difference for me was not as many check swings on my part. I check swing a lot at balls out of the zone. In this game when I tapped the X button my hitter would just swing ugly and strike out, instead of checking his swing. Is this because the Human Plate Discipline was lowered?

[chuckm1961]

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The biggest glaring difference for me was not as many check swings on my part. I check swing a lot at balls out of the zone. In this game when I tapped the X button my hitter would just swing ugly and strike out, instead of checking his swing. Is this because the Human Plate Discipline was lowered?

Yes!

I am noticing a difference in the ability to check swing with the new rosters. Just as you say, I'm making WAY WAY more flailing swings at balls out of the strike zone.

I used to be able to check swing on these. What gives?

[nemesis04]

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Nem… Do you think the new roster update has something to do with HIGHHEATSKINGSB’s inflated hit totals?

I played 30 franchise games @ SCEA’s request (with your OLD slider set) to see if the stats averaged out a bit over 20 (+) games. And, they did! My team was a bit behind the leaders in many offensive categories. But, not unrealistic by any means…

After downloading the 04/07/08 roster set last night, I played 3 (exhibition) games with your newest & seeming harder slider set. I banged out 19 hits (as Tor) @ NYA & hit 5 HR’s in the 1st 2 innings? Rios, Wells, & Thomas went back-2-back-2-back at one point? Scored 11 runs by the 4th? That had NEVER happened?

Thinking I was actually making some headway. Or, thinking that MAYBE the heavily right handed Tor lineup simply hit Pettitte hard… I (as SF) hosted Atl & Tim Hudson. I then proceeded to hit 4 HR’s in the first 3 innings again? Hit 4 doubles by the 4th inning, too? Jose Castilla & Rich Aurilla went on to back-2-back in two separate innings?

Now I know that this is all entirely possible. And, I appreciate the fluctuating box scores from game to game that this title delivers. But, I went from a below average hitter -to- inflated success over night? Doubles & multi HR games (by one player) were next to impossible for ME…

Do you think, that with all the lack of double conversation going on, that the new roster set included higher extra base hit possibilities? I’ve been following these boards & your slider adjustment sticky for a while now. But, know one else has mentioned anything… COULD just be ME? Maybe, I should simply enjoy my new found success?

At any rate… Thanks for your dedication to the cause

-GW-

The new roster update has definitely whacked out some things because with these settings, we should not be seeing these totals! If this continues, I may have to take things down even further.

[nemesis04]

Re: HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

Hey Nem, I have a few quick questions...

1. Did you notice a high amount of HBP's in your sliders? I recently played 2 games and CPU-pitcher hit me 2-3 times. Does it have anything to do with check swing? (I'm doing this quite often)

I have not seen a high amount of Hbp's at all this year, let me know if it continues because I am not seeing it.

2. Fielder speed at -7 seems a bit low to me. Is it possible to get stand up Doubles or even Triples? I upped fielder speed a bit and see a good amount of doubles (but there are still hits that should be doubles, but the outfielder plays the ball too well sometimes)
But I still have a problem with base-running. If I drop a sac-bunt, sometimes it ends up being a hit. What can I do about it?

Fielder speed is for the human fielders, so this would not affect your hitting for extra base hits.

3. Could it be possible that CPU fielder reaction slider is reversed? Even at -10 the CPU outfielder still reacts as soon as the ball is hit.

I do not see much of a difference with it maxed in either direction. We really need a fielder speed slider for the cpu fielders.

[nemesis04]

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Yes!

I am noticing a difference in the ability to check swing with the new rosters. Just as you say, I'm making WAY WAY more flailing swings at balls out of the strike zone.

I used to be able to check swing on these. What gives?

They did some tweaking this go around and now we have to adjust once again.

[nemesis04]

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Just played my first game with the NEW sliders after playing 6 games with the OLD set. With the OLD set as the Yankees, I was batting .250 as a team with 9 HRs in 6 games. Per game, I averaged about 8 hits, 1.5 HRs, 1 BB, 11 Ks. Home runs were a tad high, but 6 games is not really a suitable sample size (I simply don't have the time to play 20 games on one set). My team ERA was in the high 5's, as well.

So I figured hitting would even be tougher with this NEW set. First game against the Red Sox and Dice-K: Lost 12-10 in 11 innings! For some reason I banged out 20 hits, even though Hit Quality was lowered from -6 to -8 and Power from +2 to -1. I hit 3 home runs in the game swinging with X (A-Rod, Posada, and Damon). The funny thing is, Dice-K was shutting me out until the 6th inning, and from then on I started hammering everything. I came back from 5-0, 7-5, and 9-7 to keep this game going as long as it did. It was a real wild game. Not saying this is the sliders' doing...just was a crazy game. The only explanation I can think of for getting 20 hits (after averaging 8 per game prior to this) was perhaps the CPU Pitcher Aggression going from -10 to +2 caused the CPU pitcher to be in the strike zone more, leaving pitches more hittable even with the lowered hitting sliders. Yeah? Maybe?

The biggest glaring difference for me was not as many check swings on my part. I check swing a lot at balls out of the zone. In this game when I tapped the X button my hitter would just swing ugly and strike out, instead of checking his swing. Is this because the Human Plate Discipline was lowered?

I may bring the pitching aggressiveness slider back to -10 again. This latest roster update is driving me crazy! LOL

[DiceMan]

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Nem, is pitch speed at +2 essential for the new sliders or is default ok?

[Alonzo]

Re: HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

I think Brian said that Pitch-speed is actually a personal-slider. It doesn't affect hitting. If you are able to react very quick, you can increase it.

[DiceMan]

Re: HOF Sliders (Project Nemesis MLB 08)

I think Brian said that Pitch-speed is actually a personal-slider. It doesn't affect hitting. If you are able to react very quick, you can increase it.

That's my thing. Today I FINALLY got my timing down with default speed and I feel now that I recognize pitches and location pretty good. Don't wanna mess with my new found success.

[RogueHominid]

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They did some tweaking this go around and now we have to adjust once again.

This is happening to me too, and it's ticking me off! I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one. Sorry to be slightly off topic in my response, but the thrill solidarity overran my good sense.

[nemesis04]

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Nem, is pitch speed at +2 essential for the new sliders or is default ok?

No, it definitely is a personal preference. It was raised to make hitting more difficult.

[fng66]

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Please i need some help with pitching, im not getting enough strikeouts what can i do, please help

[nemesis04]

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Please i need some help with pitching, im not getting enough strikeouts what can i do, please help

How many do you get a game and what are your pitch counts for your starters?