Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

[stealyerface]

Okay, after two years of tweaking, testing, perfecting, more testing, and narrowing down the slider set to play the most (in my opinion) portrayal of baseball, here is the 2013 SYF Real Game Sliders.

I have gone as far as replaying replays to see how quickly the ball is played versus where the runner is, versus where the throw comes from, and after reviewing and watching, I am very proud of this set of sliders that I feel accurately portrays the game of baseball.

I have over 37 years of playing experience, including four years as a DIII pitcher, as well as four years of Amateur Baseball after my college career.

These sliders will make you think, make you move your defense, and you MUST pitch smart, and use the zone, or you will get beaten. You must use the Zone hitting, and with the size of the PCI and the timing window, you are going to have to figure out where the ball is going to be pitched, and adjust accordingly.

So, play a few games, try them out, and see what you think. This game, with this slider set, is fantastic, and because of the speed of the fielders, and the runners, you will see animations you have yet to see, and you will see that attributes play a huge role in how fielders get to balls, and how you need to get a good jump with great guys, and a perfect jump with lower-rated defensive players.

So, sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!!

Feedback is welcome, and please let me know what you think.
~syf

SETTINGS
BATTING & BASERUNNING
Hitting Difficulty - All-Star
Hitting Interface - ZONE
- Plate Coverge Indicator - OFF
- PCI Appearance - Reticle
Hitting View – Offset or Catcher Offset... (Your choice)
Button Interface - Classic
Guess Pitch - OFF
Baserunner Interface - Default
Bassrunning Decisions - Assist
Sliding Decisions - Assist
Runner Window – ON
Controller Sliding - OFF

PITCHING
Pitching Difficulty - Legend
Pitching Interface - Pulse
Pitching View – Broadcast (your choice)
Pitching Ball Marker - OFF
Pitch Callout - Simple
Pitch Confidence - On
Pitch Delay - Faster
API: Off

FIELDING
Throwing Interface - Pure Analog
Throwing Meter - No Feedback
Throwing Difficulty - Hall of Fame
Throwing Decision - Off
Throw Cancelling - On
Fielding Decision - Assist
Defensive Shift - Auto
One Button Dive/Jump - OFF
Catch Region Indicator - On
Catch Position Indicator - On
Tag Up Indicator - On
Rob HR Indicator - On (your choice)
Fielding View Offense - Broadcast
Fielding View Defense - Broadcast
Controller Fielding - OFF

GENERAL
Strike Zone - OFF
Hot Zones - OFF
Scorebar Display - On
Pitch Select Display - On (turn this off when you get used to your pitchers)
Tutorial Tips - OFF
Swing/Pitch Analysis - On
Balks - On
Warm Up Pitchers - On
Umpire Balls and Strikes - Variable
Umpire Close Plays - On
Check Swing Appeals - On
Game Log Order - Default
Injuries - On
Ejections - On
Vibration - On
Post Game Auto Save - OFF (your choice)

SLIDERS
Human Contact - 3
Human Power - 3
Human Timing -3
Stride Difficulty - 6
Human Foul Frequency - 6
Human Solid Hits - 3
Human Starter Stamina - 5
Human Reliever Stamina - 4
Human Pitch Control - 0
Human Pitcher Consistency - 0
CPU Contact - 4
CPU Power - 5
CPU Timing - 4
CPU Foul Frequency - 5
CPU Solid Hits - 4
CPU Starter Stamina - 4
CPU Reliever Stamina - 3
CPU Pitcher Control - 2
CPU Pitcher Consistency - 2
CPU Strike Frequency - 2
CPU Manager Hook - 5
CPU Pickoffs - 5
Pitch Speed - 0
Fielding Errors - 5
Throwing Errors - 5
Fielder Run Speed – 2
Fielder Reaction - 3
Fielder Arm Strength - 4
Baserunner Speed - 4
Baserunner Steal Ability - 5
Baserunner Steal Frequency - 5
Wind - 3
Injury Frequency - 5

Have fun, pay attention, and most of all, play smart.
~syf

[P4L1]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Great can't wait to try!! I use timing so how does it work for timing?

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

I am not timing guy, and you might find hitting too easy with the pitch speed at zero, but the mechanics of the defense should still be a great game. Let me know how you do.
~syf

[dowie]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

You say 2 years of perfecting this?

Did you use this exact set for MLB the Show 12?

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Not the exact set, I had to maneuver some of the sliders, but the base set was from my time with '11-'12.

When I say perfecting, I mean trying to get the relationship between ball speed, fielder speed, baserunner speed, and then incorporate all of the sliders into a set that played in a manner that that outcomes that were most closely resembling that of real life.

I want you to hit a ball to the shortstop, have him field it cleanly, and throw Ellsbury out by a half a step, and have you say to yourself, "That is exactly how it would have looked in real life".

The trouble with sliders is that when you lower or raise one of them, it messes with another one... So lowering the baserunner speed is all well and good, but if the fielders' arms are too strong, now you wreck that balance.

So, the balance is what I have been after for the past two years, and so far, I think this one is pretty balanced, erring on the side of the defensive style game, and you'll need to work smart to win consistently...

Try them out, and let me know what you think.
~syf

[BrianM207]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Diggin 'em thus far SYF...say you talking about em in another thread and was waiting...

Trying to get use to not guessing pitches before hand haha...and I never tried broadcast for a fielding view so thats an adjustment, but I like it...

Question thou...I'd like to stick with pure analog hitting as I enjoy it...is there any thing I should tweak(in your opinion)to make it work "better" Thanks

[dowie]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Not the exact set, I had to maneuver some of the sliders, but the base set was from my time with '11-'12.

When I say perfecting, I mean trying to get the relationship between ball speed, fielder speed, baserunner speed, and then incorporate all of the sliders into a set that played in a manner that that outcomes that were most closely resembling that of real life.

I want you to hit a ball to the shortstop, have him field it cleanly, and throw Ellsbury out by a half a step, and have you say to yourself, "That is exactly how it would have looked in real life".

The trouble with sliders is that when you lower or raise one of them, it messes with another one... So lowering the baserunner speed is all well and good, but if the fielders' arms are too strong, now you wreck that balance.

So, the balance is what I have been after for the past two years, and so far, I think this one is pretty balanced, erring on the side of the defensive style game, and you'll need to work smart to win consistently...

Try them out, and let me know what you think.
~syf

can you shoot me your 2012 set?

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

@Brian, I used to use Analog Hitting, but swung at EVERYTHING... So I went back to Zone, and really like it..

I think with the Timing Window from the default game loosened up a little bit, these sliders will work just fine with the Analog Hitting.

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@ Dowie, sure, I will copy them and send them your way.

~syf

[BrianM207]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Cool. Yeah I'm diggin them. Games are more competitive. I did drop the hitting skill level down one as I get used to hitting on this years game...

And I tend to swing at almost everything as well lol. I've had that problem since Little League Baseball on Nintendo.

[dowie]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

@Brian, I used to use Analog Hitting, but swung at EVERYTHING... So I went back to Zone, and really like it..

I think with the Timing Window from the default game loosened up a little bit, these sliders will work just fine with the Analog Hitting.

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@ Dowie, sure, I will copy them and send them your way.

~syf

Thanks bro, just private message them to me. I don't want to sabotage the 2013 thread.

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

I just played a game against the Marlins, using Pure Analog pitching. I may stick with it, as it was my favorite game so far. These sliders work just fine with the Analog, so no issues there.

Red Sox win it 3-1, with Lester going 7 strong, walking 4 and striking out two, with one earned run. Marlins end up with 5 hits. Sox have 7 hits versus Alverez, and win close one.

So far, my favorite slider set to date.
~syf

[dowie]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Yo, where are those 2012 sliders at please?

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Are you playing '12 still or do you want the '13 sliders?

I haven't taken '13 out of the PS3 yet, so I will write them down and get them to you shortly.

~syf

[dowie]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

Are you playing '12 still or do you want the '13 sliders?

I haven't taken '13 out of the PS3 yet, so I will write them down and get them to you shortly.

~syf

'12 version please. I always wait for patches, rosters and the slider makers to do their thing before purchase the latest version of the Show. Probably play '12 for 2 more months.

Thanks in advance for getting them to me.

[stealyerface]

Re: Stealyerface's Real Game Sliders

I will get you the '12 version this evening, but don't bother waiting to get the game.

Just get it now.

Then play with the '13 sliders.

Take all the bugs, glitches, complaints, etc... with a grain of salt...

I have zero stuttering, I understand the third base slow down, could care less about the Guess Pitch issues, and once you play a game of '13, '12 will be a coaster for that cold, delicious beer that accompanies your new favorite game.

It is reaaaally good.

~syf