I created this thread in the Current Gen Slider Forum as well, figured I'd move it here as well for those who play on the PS3 version seeing as the gameplay is somewhat universal this year regardless of console.
I've been playing the Show for a few years now and this is the second consecutive year that I found Allstar difficulty to really be a walk in the park. I don't want to be able to shut down the CPU with minimal focus, I want the CPU to hit mistakes and hit them hard. I also want to maintain realism. On default, HoF difficulty can be excruciating, with weaker hitters like Erik Kratz and Jose Altuve going yard off you regularly. We need to find a happy medium between having a CPU that forces you to focus while maintaining realism. So I'll try my hand at the slider game. Please report back any issues you may be having so that we may discuss collectively in order to find a nice, realistic set of sliders.
SETTINGS
BATTING & BASERUNNING
Hitting Difficulty - Hall of Fame
Hitting Interface - ZONE
- Plate Coverge Indicator - OFF
- PCI Appearance - Classic
Hitting View – Catcher
In-Play View Offense - Dynamic
Ball Trail - OFF
Guess Pitch - OFF
Baserunning Decisions - Assist
Button Interface - Default (User Preference)
Sliding Decisions - Assist
Runner Window – ON
PITCHING
Pitching Difficulty - Hall of Fame
Pitching Interface - Pulse
Pitching View - Broadcast
Pitching Ball Marker - FADE
Pitch Confidence - On
Pitch Callout - Simple
Pitch Delay - Faster
API: Default
FIELDING
Throwing Interface - Button Accuracy
Throwing Meter - On
Throwing Difficulty - All-Star
In-Play View - Dynamic
Throw Cancelling - Off
One Button Dive/Jump - Off
Fielding Decision - Assist
Throwing Decision - Off
Catch Position Indicator - On
Defensive Shift - Auto
GENERAL
Strike Zone - OFF
Hot Zones - OFF
Warm Up Pitchers - On
Tutorial Tips - OFF
Post Game Auto Save - OFF (User Preference)
Scorebar Display - On
Pitch Select Display - On
Swing/Pitch Analysis - On
Balks - On
Umpire Balls and Strikes - Variable
Umpire Close Plays - On
Check Swing Appeals - On
Injuries - On
Ejections - On
Vibration - On
Game Log Order - Default
SLIDERS
Human Contact - 5
Human Power - 4
Human Timing -5
Stride Difficulty - 5
Human Foul Frequency - 4
Human Solid Hits - 3
Human Starter Stamina - 5
Human Reliever Stamina - 4
Human Pitch Control - 5
Human Pitcher Consistency - 5
CPU Contact - 5
CPU Power - 4
CPU Timing - 5
CPU Foul Frequency - 4
CPU Solid Hits - 3
CPU Starter Stamina - 5
CPU Reliever Stamina - 4
CPU Pitcher Control - 5
CPU Pitcher Consistency - 5
CPU Strike Frequency - 5
CPU Manager Hook - 5
CPU Pickoffs - 4
Pitch Speed - 5
Fielding Errors - 4
Throwing Errors - 5
Fielder Run Speed – 2
Fielder Reaction - 7
Fielder Arm Strength - 4
Baserunner Speed - 4
Baserunner Steal Ability - 5
Baserunner Steal Frequency - 6
Wind - 3
Injury Frequency - 5
A few notes:
- pitch speed is fine at default. I'm 34 years old and can ascertain whether to swing and not to swing.
- I think CPU throws strikes are fine at default. I average about 1-4 walks per game depending on my patience. They will walk you.
- the wind sheer is ludicrous in this game. Routine cans of corn get caught up in the wind and go out of the park with way too much regularity.
- CPU power and solid hits are toned down so that people like Altuve and Dexter Fowler and Kratz and Brian Roberts aren't hitting bombs with ease. This may need additional tuning.
- I use pulse pitching. Meter pitching is WAY too erratic this year.
- you'll notice I only did minor tweaks. Why? Because the game doesn't play badly on HoF default, it's a tough challenge, but certain minor adjustments need to be made so the CPU doesn't go nuts and bash you around the park on a regular basis.
I've been playing the Show for a few years now and this is the second consecutive year that I found Allstar difficulty to really be a walk in the park. I don't want to be able to shut down the CPU with minimal focus, I want the CPU to hit mistakes and hit them hard. I also want to maintain realism. On default, HoF difficulty can be excruciating, with weaker hitters like Erik Kratz and Jose Altuve going yard off you regularly. We need to find a happy medium between having a CPU that forces you to focus while maintaining realism. So I'll try my hand at the slider game. Please report back any issues you may be having so that we may discuss collectively in order to find a nice, realistic set of sliders.
SETTINGS
BATTING & BASERUNNING
Hitting Difficulty - Hall of Fame
Hitting Interface - ZONE
- Plate Coverge Indicator - OFF
- PCI Appearance - Classic
Hitting View – Catcher
In-Play View Offense - Dynamic
Ball Trail - OFF
Guess Pitch - OFF
Baserunning Decisions - Assist
Button Interface - Default (User Preference)
Sliding Decisions - Assist
Runner Window – ON
PITCHING
Pitching Difficulty - Hall of Fame
Pitching Interface - Pulse
Pitching View - Broadcast
Pitching Ball Marker - FADE
Pitch Confidence - On
Pitch Callout - Simple
Pitch Delay - Faster
API: Default
FIELDING
Throwing Interface - Button Accuracy
Throwing Meter - On
Throwing Difficulty - All-Star
In-Play View - Dynamic
Throw Cancelling - Off
One Button Dive/Jump - Off
Fielding Decision - Assist
Throwing Decision - Off
Catch Position Indicator - On
Defensive Shift - Auto
GENERAL
Strike Zone - OFF
Hot Zones - OFF
Warm Up Pitchers - On
Tutorial Tips - OFF
Post Game Auto Save - OFF (User Preference)
Scorebar Display - On
Pitch Select Display - On
Swing/Pitch Analysis - On
Balks - On
Umpire Balls and Strikes - Variable
Umpire Close Plays - On
Check Swing Appeals - On
Injuries - On
Ejections - On
Vibration - On
Game Log Order - Default
SLIDERS
Human Contact - 5
Human Power - 4
Human Timing -5
Stride Difficulty - 5
Human Foul Frequency - 4
Human Solid Hits - 3
Human Starter Stamina - 5
Human Reliever Stamina - 4
Human Pitch Control - 5
Human Pitcher Consistency - 5
CPU Contact - 5
CPU Power - 4
CPU Timing - 5
CPU Foul Frequency - 4
CPU Solid Hits - 3
CPU Starter Stamina - 5
CPU Reliever Stamina - 4
CPU Pitcher Control - 5
CPU Pitcher Consistency - 5
CPU Strike Frequency - 5
CPU Manager Hook - 5
CPU Pickoffs - 4
Pitch Speed - 5
Fielding Errors - 4
Throwing Errors - 5
Fielder Run Speed – 2
Fielder Reaction - 7
Fielder Arm Strength - 4
Baserunner Speed - 4
Baserunner Steal Ability - 5
Baserunner Steal Frequency - 6
Wind - 3
Injury Frequency - 5
A few notes:
- pitch speed is fine at default. I'm 34 years old and can ascertain whether to swing and not to swing.
- I think CPU throws strikes are fine at default. I average about 1-4 walks per game depending on my patience. They will walk you.
- the wind sheer is ludicrous in this game. Routine cans of corn get caught up in the wind and go out of the park with way too much regularity.
- CPU power and solid hits are toned down so that people like Altuve and Dexter Fowler and Kratz and Brian Roberts aren't hitting bombs with ease. This may need additional tuning.
- I use pulse pitching. Meter pitching is WAY too erratic this year.
- you'll notice I only did minor tweaks. Why? Because the game doesn't play badly on HoF default, it's a tough challenge, but certain minor adjustments need to be made so the CPU doesn't go nuts and bash you around the park on a regular basis.