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  • Bawstun
    Rookie
    • May 2013
    • 224

    #526
    Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

    Originally posted by Armor & Sword
    Believe me it's not. I get plenty of lousy outings from opposing pitchers, walks, wild pitches, first pitch balls.

    Keep playing.
    Yeah, love these sliders, glad I continued playing with them, 1 game definitely isn't a good sample size. I drew about 3 walks in my first 3 games with this set, earlier this week(wish I remember to screenshot it), I drew 9 walks off the Cleveland Indians with the Red Sox.

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    • cammy3399
      Rookie
      • Jul 2010
      • 220

      #527
      Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

      Originally posted by itbeme23
      So I switched back to Veteran using the Hybrid settings, because I'm now CONVINCED that I'm unable to hit on All-Star. From now on, any tweaks that I make to sliders will be on Veteran.

      But, as I mentioned in my last post, it's exactly the way I remember it.

      Andy Pettite: 7 IP, 8 Ks, 77% overall strikes, 75% first pitch strikes.

      Please tell me that this isn't the norm for every pitcher.

      I'm going to play a game against the Angels with Blanton (overall 80) on the mound. If he's pitching the same way Pettite did, I'm going to be pissed.
      Just an FYI, Pettite and Blanton are 2 of the highest strike throwers in the league... Both have crazy high BB/9 ratings... May have alot to do with your results. Try playing against a guy like Volquez or someone that throws a much higher % of balls generally.

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      • mondeslicht
        Rookie
        • Jul 2011
        • 114

        #528
        Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

        My problem with these sliders is the lack of offence, not only from my side, my games are 1-0, 2-1, 3-2 and so on that's why i'll try to raise by one point solid hits for me and for the CPU, im looking forward to seeing if something changes.

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        • tdogg097
          Pro
          • Jun 2012
          • 850

          #529
          Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

          For those struggling with hitting I would throw this idea out there. Try switching to Pure Analog. It is the easiest, and I would argue the most true to life, hitting mechanic in the game. I was playing with A&S sliders and struggling to hit with timing. I switched to analog and within a couple of weeks had to find more difficult slider sets.

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          • Armor and Sword
            The Lama
            • Sep 2010
            • 21793

            #530
            Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

            Originally posted by tdogg097
            For those struggling with hitting I would throw this idea out there. Try switching to Pure Analog. It is the easiest, and I would argue the most true to life, hitting mechanic in the game. I was playing with A&S sliders and struggling to hit with timing. I switched to analog and within a couple of weeks had to find more difficult slider sets.
            The most important thing is enjoying the game. If your looking for the most simulation style approach to the game stick with timed as player ratings dictate that interface the most.

            If your struggling and just can't find your groove then by all means find an interface that works for you.

            I like analog and zone hitting. I can hit with all 3 of The Shows interfaces. I just found timed to be the least stressful, and most enjoyable for everyday playing and more importantly statistical accuracy.

            The game is so good at giving us options.
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            • tdogg097
              Pro
              • Jun 2012
              • 850

              #531
              Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

              Originally posted by Armor & Sword
              If your looking for the most simulation style approach to the game stick with timed as player ratings dictate that interface the most.
              If you have the right sliders the sim is great with Analog. It still comes down to timing and the players rating. I don't think one interface is better for sim than another, it really comes down to personal preference.

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              • BoomerHB52
                Rookie
                • Apr 2013
                • 292

                #532
                Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                Decided to test out this sliders.. Only change was the auto fielding , using timing hitting and meter pitching (i feel more comfortable that way.. Hope that doesnt bother you)

                It was a really good first impression. First game I won 2-1 and it was a very hard game. I got outscored though in hits 14 to 7, but my pitching was dealing. Michael Wacha allowed 10 hits in 6 IP but he was able to not let any one of them to score (although he got help.. Lorenzo Cain threw a bullet from LF to home to get out Hunter Pence ending the inning)

                Hitting was good. I only managed 1 walk though, but I was VERY patient. In the whole game I had 30 AB's. In 20 of them I managed to work the full count. Im sure I would have had more walks but im just learning to be patient (im the extreme opposite of it). Oh and Posey hit a 445 gift

                I have to play more games though, I know that but in my first game everything went awesome. Hope it stays like that
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                • RangersCruz
                  MVP
                  • May 2012
                  • 3275

                  #533
                  Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                  Originally posted by BoomerHB52
                  Decided to test out this sliders.. Only change was the auto fielding , using timing hitting and meter pitching (i feel more comfortable that way.. Hope that doesnt bother you)

                  It was a really good first impression. First game I won 2-1 and it was a very hard game. I got outscored though in hits 14 to 7, but my pitching was dealing. Michael Wacha allowed 10 hits in 6 IP but he was able to not let any one of them to score (although he got help.. Lorenzo Cain threw a bullet from LF to home to get out Hunter Pence ending the inning)

                  Hitting was good. I only managed 1 walk though, but I was VERY patient. In the whole game I had 30 AB's. In 20 of them I managed to work the full count. Im sure I would have had more walks but im just learning to be patient (im the extreme opposite of it). Oh and Posey hit a 445 gift

                  I have to play more games though, I know that but in my first game everything went awesome. Hope it stays like that
                  Just lower your pitcher control to 2 if you use meter with these otherwise you'll dominate the b/s ratio

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                  • The Kid 24
                    It's Show Time!
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 14765

                    #534
                    Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                    Hybrid or All-Star... What is everyone using?
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                    • rspencer86
                      MIB Crew
                      • Sep 2004
                      • 8806

                      #535
                      Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                      Originally posted by The Kid 24
                      Hybrid or All-Star... What is everyone using?
                      All-Star.

                      LOVE these sliders. The variety is incredible. I've made a couple small tweaks of my own, but otherwise these are an outstanding base.
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                      • The Kid 24
                        It's Show Time!
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 14765

                        #536
                        Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                        Originally posted by rspencer86
                        All-Star.

                        LOVE these sliders. The variety is incredible. I've made a couple small tweaks of my own, but otherwise these are an outstanding base.
                        Just curious... What tweaks did you make?
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                        • rspencer86
                          MIB Crew
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 8806

                          #537
                          Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                          Originally posted by The Kid 24
                          Just curious... What tweaks did you make?
                          I'll post them tonight when I get home.
                          Ryan Spencer

                          University of Missouri '09
                          Twitter: @RyanASpencer

                          Royals / Chiefs / Kings / Mizzou / Sporting KC


                          PSN: MizzouTigerrr
                          XBox: MizzouRhino

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                          • The Kid 24
                            It's Show Time!
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 14765

                            #538
                            Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                            Originally posted by rspencer86
                            I'll post them tonight when I get home.
                            Awesome... Thanks man!
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                            • itbeme23
                              Pro
                              • Sep 2007
                              • 875

                              #539
                              Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                              Originally posted by Armor & Sword
                              Believe me it's not. I get plenty of lousy outings from opposing pitchers, walks, wild pitches, first pitch balls.

                              Keep playing.
                              Originally posted by Bawstun
                              Yeah, love these sliders, glad I continued playing with them, 1 game definitely isn't a good sample size. I drew about 3 walks in my first 3 games with this set, earlier this week(wish I remember to screenshot it), I drew 9 walks off the Cleveland Indians with the Red Sox.
                              Originally posted by cammy3399
                              Just an FYI, Pettite and Blanton are 2 of the highest strike throwers in the league... Both have crazy high BB/9 ratings... May have alot to do with your results. Try playing against a guy like Volquez or someone that throws a much higher % of balls generally.
                              Well, I'm back after a full weekend of testing (including a game before work this morning.

                              Just some of my observations:

                              As I said before, I gave the hybrid settings a lot of testing when they first came out. I'm talking about 25-30 games, minimum. That, plus the dozen games that I played this weekend gives me a pretty good sample size of how it is to play with these sliders.

                              As far as hitting goes, like I said earlier, any tweaks that I make will be on Veteran. So far, the only thing that I've changed is by raising Human Contact by 1 click, and I'm finally starting to see some good results. One thing I noticed right away with the Hybrid sliders is the ability to actually hit Home Runs!!! Feels good to see sluggers like A-Gon and Hanley get some love over the fence.

                              For the CPU, I increased contact and timing by one click, just because I felt like the CPU offense was a lacking. I play with Human Control and Consistency on 3. Have been since late April. So far, I'm liking the results that I'm seeing. Getting decent K rates with good hit and run totals.

                              For CPU Pitching, I lowered Control and Consistency down one click to 3. The main reason for this goes back to my original observation with Veteran hitting, and that is the CPU pounds the strike zone significantly more on Veteran than All-Star. Even with Control/Consistency at 3, pitchers are pretty consistently in the high 60%'s for overall strike frequency, and right around 60% for first pitch strikes (which is good). Simply put, the pitchers put more balls over the plate, which leads to more hits/higher offensive output for the human, but also leads to a higher overall strike percentage. I'm going to continue to test with both and 3, as I think going any lower will start screwing up the first pitch strike percentage, which is definitely not what I want to do. I think that's one of the most important stats of the game. I'm struggling to get 1-2 walks per game, but that's more my issue. I'm a fairly patient hitter, but I get kinda jumpy in the box on full counts, and I end up swinging at pitches out of the strike zone.

                              The good news is, I'm finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel after struggling so mightily at the plate when I was playing on All-Star. Maybe a few more test games and subtle tweaks, and I might actually get to start a REAL franchise (for the third time). LOL

                              I'm glad I went to Veteran. Any hit to my pride has been greatly outweighed by the fun that I'm having playing the game again.

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                              • Chetballard
                                Rookie
                                • Aug 2006
                                • 277

                                #540
                                Re: Armor & Swords/Marino's - MLB The Show 13 Timed/Classic Sim Sliders

                                I am going to try raising contact up 1 on hybrid settings. The last few games have been great Lost to the Angels 2-1 and 4-0. You can get shutout on hybrid settings, its not all 5 run games. All i did was raise CPU strikes to 2, other than that its stock A&S sliders.

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