Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike %

[JayD]

Re: Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike

I just racked up 14 runs on 18 hits in my first game with these sliders. Hmmmmmm.

[tonyfire2001]

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It's come to the point where I'm happy to fly out to center, because at least I didn't strikeout.

I played a game last night and struck out 13 times, still accumulating 9 hits, but only 1 run. I struck out 10 guys too, have you guys tried bumping contact up to 5 for both hum/cpu? I've seen a lot of guys say most games are low scoring, and looking at tonys spreadsheet, avg runs are pretty low. Just a thought, I know I'm going to try contact at 5 but that's due to my hitting skill (or lack thereof)

I also see the lack of runs through 6 games for the CPU, but you just to take this in account with me, I am playing every team and every game, so for through 6 games this is an average of teams that I am playing. To get an Idea I played all the home teams on Tuesday 2nd day of the season , Reason is because I am playing against 2 pitchers and some #1 pitchers. Then Simmed a day, now I am playing Vistors for Thursday Day 4 of the season to go against some #3 pitchers and #4 pitchers, I am trying to best the average of numbers right now.

Remeber the front line guys are going to give up less runs than back end of the rotation. Unless your the Dodgers or Nationals then you have nothing up Aces...NOT FAIR.....LOL

[dsmith710]

Re: Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike

For those who struggle to hit (FWIW Edition):

I've always ended up in the Veteran Hitting / All Star pitching "ballpark" EVENTUALLY...

So, last year I used sliders similar to IBM's in conjunction with Dynamic Difficulty...

You get the same great games and stat lines, but having DD engaged makes it possible to "ramp up" to the level you're suited for gradually...

This year, you can also "lock it in" when you've finally reached the levels that work for you and your slider set of choice...

Really works well, IMHO...

Does Dynamic Difficulty only change the actual difficulty level and have no effect on sliders? Say Power is at 5 and I start crushing homeruns, do I need to lower the slider or does this setting change on its own somehow

[itbeme23]

Re: Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike

Game 21

LAD: 3 11 0
KC: 4 9 1

Win: J. Vargas - 7 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 103 Pitches, 80 Strikes, 23 Balls, 78% Overall Strikes, 76% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: C. Kershaw - 6 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 90 Pitches, 61 Strikes, 29 Balls, 68% Overall Strikes, 68% First Pitch Strikes
Save: G. Holland

Team Pitching:

LAD: 116 Pitches, 81 Strikes, 35 Balls, 70% Overall Strikes, 71% First Pitch Strikes
KC: 134 Pitches, 99 Strikes, 41 Balls, 74% Overall Strikes, 65% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 8
KC: 8

Team Walks:

LAD: 0
KC: 2

Team Errors:

KC: A. Escobar (Throwing)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
HR: A. Gonzalez, A. Ellis
11 Hits/36 At-Bats = .306 BA

KC:
2B: A. Gordon, E. Hosmer
9 Hits/33 At-Bats = .273 BA

[KingV2k3]

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Does Dynamic Difficulty only change the actual difficulty level and have no effect on sliders? Say Power is at 5 and I start crushing homeruns, do I need to lower the slider or does this setting change on its own somehow

DD only affects the levels...

Using sliders in conjunction with it simply "fine tunes" the overall experience...

To your example, if you start crushing home runs, you'll "level up" and the CPU will pitch smarter and more effectively against you...

That'll make it more difficult to continue to rack up those kinds of numbers, all without altering the power slider...

DD acts as a safety net / governor "underneath" the sliders, to slightly adjust things based on performance, which eliminates the temptations of "slider-itis" (IMHO)...

I've used sliders in consort with DD, began the season on rookie / rookie and ended up in the high veteran range for hitting and high AS / low HOF for pitching...all without touching the sliders...ever...

I "leveled up" pretty quickly with pitching, but it really took a long time to get into the groove with hitting, ergo my suggestion for the other "offensively challenged" players...

[dsmith710]

Re: Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike

DD only affects the levels...

Using sliders in conjunction with it simply "fine tunes" the overall experience...

To your example, if you start crushing home runs, you'll "level up" and the CPU will pitch smarter and more effectively against you...

That'll make it more difficult to continue to rack up those kinds of numbers, all without altering the power slider...

DD acts as a safety net / governor "underneath" the sliders, to slightly adjust things based on performance, which eliminates the temptations of "slider-itis" (IMHO)...

I've used sliders in consort with DD, began the season on rookie / rookie and ended up in the high veteran range for hitting and high AS / low HOF for pitching...all without touching the sliders...ever...

I "leveled up" pretty quickly with pitching, but it really took a long time to get into the groove with hitting, ergo my suggestion for the other "offensively challenged" players...

Sold.

Next time I play I'll be trying Dynamic Difficulty. I'll plug these sliders in exactly as they are and go from there. Thanks for your help and info. Greatly appreciated.

[itbeme23]

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Alright boys,

Looks like there's been quite a bit of discussion going on in the thread, which is a good thing. I always encourage a healthy exchange of ideas, especially when it comes to more experienced players giving advice to guys that might be struggling.

Now, as far as the sliders go, I will be finalizing the sliders that we talked about yesterday.

I know there are differing opinions from a couple of guys regarding the Human Stamina sliders, but it looks like there's going to have to be some compromise there. Personally, I feel like the Reliever Stamina slider should be at 0, in order to provide realistic tiring in-game. However, I know that somebody commented on the relievers not quite recovering the way that they should be, which was my concern to begin with. However, Tonyfire came up with some really good observations as well, which makes me think that maybe leaving that slider at 1 is the best way to go for a franchise.

Anyway, I'm going to finalize the sliders that were discussed in the original post. Anything that is in RED still requires further testing, and I encourage you guys to provide feedback on the remaining sliders that still need to be worked on.

Once again, thanks to everybody for the continuing feedback. Keep it coming!!!

[KingV2k3]

Re: Itbeme23 Sliders - Vet Hitting/A.S. Classic Pitching Emphasis on Accurate Strike

@IBM:

Thought you might like to take a look at this:

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-too-easy.html

Consensus is "Steal Ability" slider continues to work "in reverse"...

I see that you're still testing that one, so this might be of help...

[itbeme23]

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On my way to SEVEN consecutive losses.

I'm so frustrated that I don't even want to post stats.....

[tonyfire2001]

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On my way to SEVEN consecutive losses.

I'm so frustrated that I don't even want to post stats.....

I think I have caught the losing bug also.....I know how I talked about the cpu not hitting and scoring runs...blah..blah...blah....Well I just ran into the buzz saw that is the KC Royals...I am currently in the 4th inning against the White Sox and they are up 13 to 2. Boy I was way off...the CPU does score runs...LOL...

[tonyfire2001]

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Now I am becoming a true believer in these sliders....You have seen my box scores, my spread sheet you all know I don't give up anything without a fight..well take alook at this pic and tell me that these slider are to easy or the cpu doesn't score runs and I will tell you "You are Wrong Sir".....I just got my butt whipped...

[tonyfire2001]

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Man I am glad I didn't get mad after the last game. I just played another Texas vs Oakland and it was my turn to whoop that ***.

I just beat Texas 9 to 0. With Jarrod Parker going the distance for the CG...

The games I am getting are ranging alot...I can't wait for tomorrow and the OSFM roster to dropp...

[The_Gryphon75]

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I can assure you that since I started playing with these sliders, I never had problems scoring CPU or problems hitting or pitching.
Maybe i'm not very good as you US boys, but I think to be a fair player
These sliders are giving me great satisfaction in playing and when i wrong a play is because I wrong the play and i don't think the CPU take advantage with this sliders also like i don't think that a user can't to hit (my average of hitting is 10 per game for example)

[Hammerhunker]

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Now I am becoming a true believer in these sliders....You have seen my box scores, my spread sheet you all know I don't give up anything without a fight..well take alook at this pic and tell me that these slider are to easy or the cpu doesn't score runs and I will tell you "You are Wrong Sir".....I just got my butt whipped...

You deserve a trophy for taking that *** whupping like a man. Many would have rage-quit that massacre.

Friday, I dismantled the Tigers in a live game, shutting them out 8-0. I took the pounding yesterday, 9-3. Friday, Simon didn't throw poorly for the Tigers, continually throwing strikes and getting ahead, but I could string a few hits together and eventually chased him in the 4th. Yesterday, facing Price, I couldn't string much against him. He is so tough; never giving you anything in the middle of the plate and never settling into a pattern with his pitches.

[dsmith710]

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As I mentioned before I was having a horrible time hitting and striking out. I changed my camera angle to the Pitcher Centered. I know it's crazy hitting from the behind the pitcher camera but it's helping me see the pitches better.

My last 2 games I've had my strikeouts down to 5 and 4 each game. Getting my hit totals up to I think around 8 and 10 and walking a few times also. Yet I still cannot for the life of me score runs.

I just played a 10 inning game that after 9 was 0-0.