***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

[Braves Fan]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I'm going to leave it as is for now, using auto throwing I haven't seen a lot of errors.

And Doris, thanks for the info on baserunning. Are you sure you can stop a runner from advancing though? I knew you could lead off and steal but I didn't realize you could stop runners.

[dorismary]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I'm going to leave it as is for now, using auto throwing I haven't seen a lot of errors.

And Doris, thanks for the info on baserunning. Are you sure you can stop a runner from advancing though? I knew you could lead off and steal but I didn't realize you could stop runners.

Your Welcome ,
Not stop um I meant return them, you can also do individual runners .
I have cpu pickoff at 0 do to I cant return runners quick enough , I mean I see it coming and I hit R2 , R1 and he doesnt move no response like the animation is locked ? $%#@* gets me mad .
Hope the Braves are great this year interesting team , pitching went from worst to pretty dam good .
Frenchy is the man , he will be back .
Bulk another thing about lowering errors at least on Vet /AS with pretty much the same sliders, throws became more accurate like 1st to 3b ect and plays at the plate .
It makes sense no ? since throws will be more accurate now especially the cpu !
Just keep an eye out .

[tuckden77]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Hey all,
I have been following this thread for a few weeks now and I would like to throw my hat in the ring.

My first problem is that I play ( and prefer) to play on HOF and from what I have seen is that these sliders seem to be geared toward ALL-STAR correct??

Next, I used to K about 10-12 times a game and managed to cut that down to 6 a game with patience and pick up about 3 BB a game.

The last and most aggravating thing is that my games typically end up around 3-1 with m3 ONLY getting 4 or 5 hits and stranding 7-10 baserunners a game. I know this may not be a slider issue but maybe there is something I can tweak to maybe get away from such low scoring pitchers duels.

Also I have noticed in the last set of games I had way to many infielders commiting throwing errors.

[Braves Fan]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Yeah Francoeur looks like he's ready to bounce back, he hit a bomb today. I can't wait for the season, I think we are going to be pretty good.

Just so I understand you though, you are saying that after the ball is hit and the CPU is running the bases I can press R2 to get them to go back if I want? Or are you only talking about when they are leading off?

[dorismary]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I wouldn't want to adjust sliders based off spring training results though

teams don't field their every day lineups, and lots of minor league players take the field

I would rather go off last season, and take into consideration the major offseason moves

Hey PB let me know when you get your pS3 back like your thoughts.
But if you wanna get technical ,Fld reaction at 10 is also a bit much , just checkout how fast the Catcher moves out from behind the plate bunts, chops ect even fouls, he beats the batter out of the box by 2 to 3 steps most of the time I tag him out up the line , but it works on cutting down many unwanted singles so I leave it at 10 .
Man my eyes are fried gotta stop playing 10+ hours a day but I cant stop , I also bailed on Hockey twice this week to keep playing this game :wink: Everything in moderation my arse

[dorismary]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Yeah Francoeur looks like he's ready to bounce back, he hit a bomb today. I can't wait for the season, I think we are going to be pretty good.

Just so I understand you though, you are saying that after the ball is hit and the CPU is running the bases I can press R2 to get them to go back if I want? Or are you only talking about when they are leading off?

In game go to Controls (baserunning)and it has everything you can do on new or classic before and after pitch.
Looks like they have it after pitch on New type , both stop and return but make sure its applicable on Auto :wink:

[dorismary]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Fielder reaction is to high needs to be lowered, mostly a viewing thing or overeacting .
and it won't effect gameplay.
Just to high for pitcher & catcher jerky motion overeacting not smooth .
Playing /testing it at 9 , what are you guys doing ? sleeping , working lol

[PsychoBulk]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

doris you keep tweaking that much you will soon be playing a different set entirely

I, as you know, have been playing this game for a long time just like you, i know how to field, when to throw, when to delay, trust me, there were simply too many basic throwing errors at 6, it wasnt simply the one game where 3 of the same one occurred, that was just what tipped me over the edge from what i had previously seen.

Reaction speed stays at 10 im afraid for the reason you already know, too many unwanted singles otherwise.

I need a lot more playing before making any more tweaks

[BleacherCreature]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I wont be editing these for a while.
2 of the best games I have played have been with these sliders.
Lost a game 5-3, (which is probably the most fun I've had playing a game I lost).
Then won 7-6 on a late 2-run HR in the 8th inning. This after going up 3-0 in the first, then falling apart on the mound in the 4th which included walking in 2 runs, hitting a batter for another run. That led to me trailing 6-3 for most of the game until I took advantage of an error and an infield single to get it to 6-5, which was followed by the HR in the 8th.
Good stuff Bulk!!

[dubplate]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I can not judge what type of pitch is being thrown. It doesn't seem to break until the last possible second, and then it's too late. I'm lucky if I get one walk a game because of this. Being patient at the plate for me means that I hope a ball is being thrown when I decide not to swing. I don't understand how people are able to judge pitches with no frame of reference.

[PsychoBulk]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

I can not judge what type of pitch is being thrown. It doesn't seem to break until the last possible second, and then it's too late. I'm lucky if I get one walk a game because of this. Being patient at the plate for me means that I hope a ball is being thrown when I decide not to swing. I don't understand how people are able to judge pitches with no frame of reference.

I dont have that issue at all, but i can see why some people are.

Only thing i can suggest is going into BP, setting the pitcher to throw one specific type of pitch, maybe 20 changeups then 20 curveballs etc, and just watching the break, dont even swing, just watch the pitch when it tends to move etc, then start to swing after a few goes of watching, that seems a good practice tool to me.

Bleacher - thanks, glad you are enjoying.

[ckarlic]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

doris you keep tweaking that much you will soon be playing a different set entirely

This is sort of my problem with adjusting sliders. It seems that when you change one setting, you inadvertently change how another slider responds. Therefore, it seems that you will be tweaking "forever". Out of all the sliders I see on here I will have to say that Psycho has the best ones. But, I do like the way the game plays on AS default so im sticking to that. EVERYTHING on default and on AS. Ive been having great games with the sliders at default.

Ive mentioned this before and Psycho is pretty firm with his sliders and hasnt made any adjustments to them. Doris, I do like your effort and have had some great games with your sliders, but it seems that every other day I come on these boards I see a new set. I think you need to stick with what makes you happy and go with it. And, for the reasons I mentioned above, I understand why you need to tweak here and there. For me, id much rather be playing the game than to be playing with the Sliders.

[PsychoBulk]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Yeah, absolutely fair points ckarlic, im pretty happy with where the set is at now, only 2 very minor tweaks since i released the original and i see no need for more tweaking for sometime, hopefully never at all.

Glad you are enjoying the game on default, as long as we all enjoy the game on whatever settings we play with, thats all that matters.

[ckarlic]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

Glad you are enjoying the game on default, as long as we all enjoy the game on whatever settings we play with, thats all that matters.

Exactly!

[The Bimmer]

Re: ***The 'Perfect' Slider Set*** MLB 09 - The Show

doris you keep tweaking that much you will soon be playing a different set entirely

I, as you know, have been playing this game for a long time just like you, i know how to field, when to throw, when to delay, trust me, there were simply too many basic throwing errors at 6, it wasnt simply the one game where 3 of the same one occurred, that was just what tipped me over the edge from what i had previously seen.

Reaction speed stays at 10 im afraid for the reason you already know, too many unwanted singles otherwise.

I need a lot more playing before making any more tweaks

The irony here is that i have had ONLY 3 errors in the 15 games i have played using this set. ( By the way these are excellent adjustments). I was actually thinking to raise it to 7, but i am not gonna until i finish the 29 game season. I use Tampa which is a great defensive team. I think the attributes play a big role here. Use San Diego and plan on alot of errors, use Tampa and you wont.