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

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Dynamic Difficulty Test

Sliders:

Human Control: 4
Human Consistency: 4

CPU Contact: 4

Game #5

LAD: 0 4 0
ATL: 1 2 0

Win: A. Wood - 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 79 Pitches, 56 Strikes, 23 Balls, 71% Overall Strikes, 56% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: C. Kershaw - 7 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 97 Pitches, 64 Strikes, 33 Balls, 66% Overall Strikes, 82% First Pitch Strikes
Save: J. Grili

Team Pitching:

LAD: 108 Pitches, 72 Strikes, 36 Bals, 67% Overall Strikes, 80% First Pitch Strikes
ATL: 102 Pitches, 73 Strikes, 29 Balls, 72% Overall Strikes, 65% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 12
ATL: 7

Team Walks:

LAD: 1
ATL: 1

Team Baserunning:

LAD:
A. Guerrero (SB)
J. Turner (CS)

ATL:

Team Hitting:

LAD:
3B: J. Rollins
4 Hits/29 At-Bats = .138 BA

ATL:
2B: C. Bethancourt
HR: F. Freeman
2 Hits/24 At-Bats = .083 BA

[The Kid 24]

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

Anyone else dominating CPU in Franchise pitching wise?

Heres my last 3 games pitching line...

0 R 8 H 13 K
0 R 6 H 12 K
1 R 7 H 9 K

I know this happens sometimes IRL... Im just starting to get concerned.

[The Kid 24]

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Think Im gonna change Human pitching sliders back to 1... Not sure if thats the problem, but worth a shot.

[The Kid 24]

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It... Any ideas to improve CPU's offense?

After 5 games in my Franchise I lead MLB with 1.43 ERA and also league in Ks.

I know its only 5 games... Again Im using test set with a few changes.

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Anyone else dominating CPU in Franchise pitching wise?

Heres my last 3 games pitching line...

0 R 8 H 13 K
0 R 6 H 12 K
1 R 7 H 9 K

I know this happens sometimes IRL... Im just starting to get concerned.

Yeah, those pitching stats are a little concerning. Again, being that I haven't played with the test set in quite awhile, it's hard for me to figure out what could help. It's very obvious that the set it playing much differently with Willard's roster than it was with the SCEA rosters.

Think Im gonna change Human pitching sliders back to 1... Not sure if thats the problem, but worth a shot.

It... Any ideas to improve CPU's offense?

After 5 games in my Franchise I lead MLB with 1.43 ERA and also league in Ks.

I know its only 5 games... Again Im using test set with a few changes.

I don't know if you've done this already, but keep these in mind if you are going to start adjusting sliders:

1. If you are looking to increase YOUR pitching difficulty, then I would suggest starting with Human Control/Consistency sliders. You can put them both at 1/1, or a combination of different values for both. However, what you have to remember is that adjusting these sliders will affect three things: strike percentages (overall and first), walk-ratios, as well as your pitcher's overall confidence. My suggestion before you do this is to take a look at your stats (if you have them logged) and see where your strike percentages are at. If you're above 70% overall, and over 65% for first pitch strike percentage, then more than likely you should adjust the Control/Consistency sliders. However, if your strike percentages are in acceptable ranges, then you might want to turn your focus to the CPU offensive sliders.

2. Just glancing at your stats, it seems like the CPU's strikeouts are a bit on the high side. Again, a lot of factors come into this (your pitchers, CPU's lineup, etc.), but generally speaking, if you're able to strike out the CPU over 10 times a game with relative ease, then I would suggest raising the Contact slider. This will not only cut down on strikeouts, but it will also raise the CPU hit totals per game, which in theory, could lead to a boost in offensive production. Now, if your problem is a lack of extra base hits (doubles, home runs, in particular), then you need to shift your focus to the Solid Hits slider. As I've said many times, Solid Hits is the main slider that affects offensive output over the long-term (franchise). This one slider will have a great affect on hit variety (singles vs. extra base hits), as well as overall batting average, even more so than the Contact slider.

I'd say that you need to find a balance between the two sliders to get the results that you're looking for. Hope that helps....

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I was able to get a couple more DD test games in, but I was in the process of moving this weekend, so I didn't have the energy to log stats.

I had concerns about the CPU's offensive production when I moved the CPU contact slider to 4. That is until the Braves beat me in the final game of that series 6-4, with a great, balanced offense (13 hits, home runs, and doubles).

I also had concerns about my ability to hit with my new CPU pitcher settings (3,3,2). It's very interesting, that even just a slight adjustment to Control/Consistency can have a drastic affect in-game. With the Control/Consistency settings at 2, the main issue was that the CPU pitcher would get rattled after every hit, which would result in a huge dip in their confidence. This was leading to some unrealistic offensive output on the user side. With the CPU Control/Consistency at 3, that issue has been rectified completely. The CPU doesn't get rattled nearly as easily, almost to a fault. I'm finding myself really having to battle at the plate. The CPU is forcing me to have a good at-bat, which right now, is a lot of fun. I'm getting my hits, walks, and strikeouts are in realistic ranges as well. The only thing that I'm having trouble with right now is situational hitting, particularly with runners in scoring position. I'm not COMPLETELY set on leaving the CPU pitching sliders as they are right now, but I am also not considering changing them at this time either. I will continue to test using the current settings for at least the next 3-5 games.

[The Kid 24]

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

Yeah, those pitching stats are a little concerning. Again, being that I haven't played with the test set in quite awhile, it's hard for me to figure out what could help. It's very obvious that the set it playing much differently with Willard's roster than it was with the SCEA rosters.





I don't know if you've done this already, but keep these in mind if you are going to start adjusting sliders:

1. If you are looking to increase YOUR pitching difficulty, then I would suggest starting with Human Control/Consistency sliders. You can put them both at 1/1, or a combination of different values for both. However, what you have to remember is that adjusting these sliders will affect three things: strike percentages (overall and first), walk-ratios, as well as your pitcher's overall confidence. My suggestion before you do this is to take a look at your stats (if you have them logged) and see where your strike percentages are at. If you're above 70% overall, and over 65% for first pitch strike percentage, then more than likely you should adjust the Control/Consistency sliders. However, if your strike percentages are in acceptable ranges, then you might want to turn your focus to the CPU offensive sliders.

2. Just glancing at your stats, it seems like the CPU's strikeouts are a bit on the high side. Again, a lot of factors come into this (your pitchers, CPU's lineup, etc.), but generally speaking, if you're able to strike out the CPU over 10 times a game with relative ease, then I would suggest raising the Contact slider. This will not only cut down on strikeouts, but it will also raise the CPU hit totals per game, which in theory, could lead to a boost in offensive production. Now, if your problem is a lack of extra base hits (doubles, home runs, in particular), then you need to shift your focus to the Solid Hits slider. As I've said many times, Solid Hits is the main slider that affects offensive output over the long-term (franchise). This one slider will have a great affect on hit variety (singles vs. extra base hits), as well as overall batting average, even more so than the Contact slider.

I'd say that you need to find a balance between the two sliders to get the results that you're looking for. Hope that helps....

Thanks for the input man!

In my Mets franchise, opponents I've played are Nationals (decent offense), Braves (terrible offense), Phillies (terrible offense)... That might be part of the problem... Nationals series I gave up 4 runs in 3 games, Braves series 4 runs in 3 games and I just started Phillies series.

I mean Mets have a fantastic staff and the top SPs are strikeout pitchers but Jon Niese had 9 Ks in 6 innings so... Also want to mention, none of my bullpen guys have been scored upon in 5 games.

XBHs have been lacking in both of those series.

I'll definitely try what you mentioned above... I'm hoping that possibly solves my dominant pitching.

[The Kid 24]

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It... I wanted to report back.

So I took your great advice and upped Contact a click to 4... I must say this may fix my problem of dominating the CPU... Phillies scored 3 runs off deGrom in 5 innings... They had a HR (would have have 2 more but were crushed foul), 3B and a couple 2Bs... Definitely noticed balls being hit much harder.

Now just hoping my bullpen guys finally get scored on... Haha

Thanks for the great input.

[The Kid 24]

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

You wouldnt recommend changing both CPU Contact and CPU Solid Hits by 1 click... Only change one, correct?

[itbeme23]

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You wouldnt recommend changing both CPU Contact and CPU Solid Hits by 1 click... Only change one, correct?

That would be up to you, man. It all depends on what you're looking for. If you just want to increase hit totals, then I'd start with only adjusting the Contact slider. If you feel like your extra base hits are lacking, then I'd start taking a look at the Solid Hits slider.

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Dynamic Difficulty Test

Game #8
* I did not include box scores for Game #6 & #7.

LAD: 7 11 0
CHW: 6 13 1

Win: B. Anderson - 5 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 80 Pitches, 49 Strikes, 31 Balls, 61% Overall Strikes, 56% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: J. Quintana - 5 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 86 Pitches, 55 Strikes, 31 Balls, 64% Overall Strikes, 46% First Pitch Strikes
Save: K. Jansen

Team Pitching:

LAD: 144 Pitches, 92 Strikes, 52 Balls, 64% Overall Strikes, 63% First Pitch Strikes
CHW: 138 Pitches, 88 Strikes, 50 Balls, 64% Overall Strikes, 53% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 9
CHW: 8

Team Walks:

LAD: 0
CHI: 1

Team Errors:

CHI: C. Sanchez (Throwing)

Team Baserunning:

CHI:
C. Sanchez (SB)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
2B: A. Gonzalez, H. Kendrick
HR: Y. Puig
11 Hits/38 At-Bats = .289 BA

CHI:
2B: J. Abreu, T. Flowers, C. Sanchez
HR: A. Garcia
13 Hits/39 At-Bats = .333 BA

[itbeme23]

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Dynamic Difficulty Test

Game #9

LAD: 6 10 1
DET: 4 8 0

Win: C. Kershaw - 6.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 110 Pitches, 73 Strikes, 37 Balls, 66% Overall Strikes, 73% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: D. Price - 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 93 Pitches, 56 Strikes, 37 Balls, 60% Overall Strikes, 50% First Pitch Strikes
Save: K. Jansen

Team Pitching:

LAD: 135 Pitches, 92 Strikes, 43 Balls, 68% Overall Strikes, 74% First Pitch Strikes
DET: 151 Pitches, 87 Strikes, 64 Balls, 58% Overall Strikes, 48% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 6
DET: 9

Team Walks:

LAD: 5
DET: 2

Team Errors:

LAD:
A. Gonzalez (Fielding)

Team Baserunning:

LAD: J. Rollins (SB), H. Kendrick (CS)
DET: I. Kinsler (CS)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
2B: A. Guerrero
3B: J. Rollins
HR: A. Gonzalez, J. Pederson
10 Hits/35 At-Bats = .286 BA

DET:
2B: Y. Cespedes, J. Iglesias
8 Hits/34 At-Bats = .235 BA

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Game #10

LAD: 2 6 0
DET: 6 10 0

Win: J. Verlander - 8 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 111 Pitches, 70 Strikes, 41 Balls, 63% Overall Strikes, 67% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: Z. Greinke - 7 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 99 Pitches, 65 Strikes, 34 Balls, 66% Overall Strikes, 67% First Pitch Strikes

Team Pitching:

LAD: 109 Pitches, 71 Strikes, 38 Balls, 65% Overall Strikes, 67% First Pitch Strikes
DET: 122 Pitches, 76 Strikes, 46 Balls, 62% Overall Strikes, 61% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 7
DET: 5

Team Walks:

LAD: 0
DET: 0

Team Baserunning:

LAD: H. Kendrick (SB) (CS), J. Rollins (CS)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
2B: J. Pederson
6 Hits/31 At-Bats = .194 BA

DET:
2B: Y. Cespedes
HR: J. Martinez
10 Hits/33 At-Bats = .303 BA

[itbeme23]

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Dynamic Difficulty Test

Game #11

LAD: 3 9 0
DET: 0 5 1

Win: M. Bolsinger - 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 93 Pitches, 55 Strikes, 38 Balls, 59% Overall Strikes, 50% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: A. Sanchez - 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 94 Pitches, 61 Strikes, 33 Balls, 65% Overall Strikes, 68% First Pitch Strikes
Save: K. Jansen

Team Pitching:

LAD: 132 Pitches, 83 Strikes, 49 Balls, 63% Overall Strikes, 62% First Pitch Strikes
DET: 146 Pitches, 94 Strikes, 52 Balls, 64% Overall Strikes, 61% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 7
DET: 4

Team Walks:

LAD: 2
DET: 2

Team Errors:

DET: M. Cabrera (Fielding)

Team Baserunning:

LAD: J. Pederson (SB)
DET: R. Davis (SB)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
2B: J. Pederson, A. Guerrero
9 Hits/34 At-Bats = .257 BA

DET:
5 Hits/32 At-Bats = .156 BA

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Dynamic Difficulty Test

Game #12

LAD: 8 13 0
BAL: 6 10 1
Final: 10

Win: K. Jansen (Blown Save)
Loss: D. O'Day
Save: Y. Garcia

Starting Pitching:

C. Frias: 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 93 Pitches, 61 Strikes, 32 Balls, 66% Overall Strikes, 56% First Pitch Strikes
M. Wright: 4 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 63 Pitches, 44 Strikes, 19 Balls, 70% Overall Strikes, 60% First Pitch Strikes

Team Pitching:

LAD: 136 Pitches, 97 Strikes, 39 Balls, 71% Overall Strikes, 67% First Pitch Strikes
BAL: 190 Pitches, 116 Strikes, 74 Balls, 61% Overall Strikes, 60% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 6
BAL: 10

Team Walks:

LAD: 6
BAL: 1

Team Errors:

BAL: M. Wieters (Throwing)

Team Baserunning:

LAD: J. Turner (SB)

Team Hitting:

LAD:
2B: J. Turner, Y. Puig
3B: Y. Puig
HR: J. Pederson, Y. Grandal
13 Hits/40 At-Bats = .325 BA

BAL:
2B: M. Machado, J. Paredes
3B: A. Jones
HR: M. Machado, J. Hardy
10 Hits/38 At-Bats = .263 BA