Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

[LEOMODE]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Based on what you are saying I would raise timing a click and reduce foul balls a click

So you're saying contact and solid hit would matter less than timing and foul balls?

Can you, Armor or anyone can tell me about my other 2 questions for pitching and hitting types?


2) For pitching, I am following your style. However, I get catcher's pitching signs but I don't know about the location. Does the catcher tell you exactly where to throw? I tend to follow catcher's sign but I don't know where to throw. For double-plays I know it's better to throw in the bottom areas. Do you throw based on their cold zones?

3) I get confused with 3 hitting types: POWER, NORMAL, and CONTACT. I've been playing as following:


Power hitters = Use Power until 2 strikes, then use Normal.
Non-power hitters = Use Normal until 2 strikes, then use Contact.


Would I still get a HR even if I use Contact for Power hitters? It looks like AI is using contact most of the time. What's the norm for using hitting buttons for any players at any situations?

[Lunchbox0812]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

You have to turn on API in the settings for the catcher to suggest location. As far as your other question:

Power swings are for trying to hit it out of the park. Contact is just trying to put the ball in play. Me specifically, I just use normal all the time.

It seems like you're trying to get sliders specifically for you, remember these sliders are a guide and a base for those who want a sim style of play.

I use the sliders but tick up solid contact and timing 1 notch and play on Veteran as I'm not as skilled as others. This set allows me to be challenged and still have fun.

You just have to tweak them to what suits you best. That may take several games.

Hope this helps

[KBLover]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

So you're saying contact and solid hit would matter less than timing and foul balls?

I look at Foul frequency as "how much does timing and PCI placement off of dead center perfect impact". At 0, it can be hard to foul balls because you have to be "off" by more to put them out of play. At 10, slight differences can have big impacts, often leading to more fouls.

I think of Timing as "how likely am I to be off - what's my margin for error to still get Good timing".

Those two are more fine tuning your results. Both of those can help lower strikeouts. More balls in play can mean more hits just from that alone and better timing tends to produce harder-hit balls, which are more difficult to defend.

If you think of timing as:

Too Late------Very Late--------Just Late-----Good-----Just Early------Very Early-----Too Early
Miss-------------Foul------------------In Play----------------------------Foul------------Miss

Those two slider impact the regions in the above scale - at least that's how I think of it.

Would I still get a HR even if I use Contact for Power hitters? It looks like AI is using contact most of the time. What's the norm for using hitting buttons for any players at any situations?

You can. Contact swing lowers power, but it doesn't make them swing with nerf bats. A 80 or 90 certainly can still get the ball out with a contact swing, especially if they make full contact and the trajectory is favorable. 60-70 might could if hit to right part of the park and/or with the wind. Heck a 30 might could poke one out past Pesky's Pole with a contact swing if he can steer it that way.

[LEOMODE]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

You have to turn on API in the settings for the catcher to suggest location. As far as your other question:

Power swings are for trying to hit it out of the park. Contact is just trying to put the ball in play. Me specifically, I just use normal all the time.

It seems like you're trying to get sliders specifically for you, remember these sliders are a guide and a base for those who want a sim style of play.

I use the sliders but tick up solid contact and timing 1 notch and play on Veteran as I'm not as skilled as others. This set allows me to be challenged and still have fun.

You just have to tweak them to what suits you best. That may take several games.

Hope this helps

Thanks, it helped!

[LEOMODE]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

I look at Foul frequency as "how much does timing and PCI placement off of dead center perfect impact". At 0, it can be hard to foul balls because you have to be "off" by more to put them out of play. At 10, slight differences can have big impacts, often leading to more fouls.

I think of Timing as "how likely am I to be off - what's my margin for error to still get Good timing".

Those two are more fine tuning your results. Both of those can help lower strikeouts. More balls in play can mean more hits just from that alone and better timing tends to produce harder-hit balls, which are more difficult to defend.

If you think of timing as:

Too Late------Very Late--------Just Late-----Good-----Just Early------Very Early-----Too Early
Miss-------------Foul------------------In Play----------------------------Foul------------Miss

Those two slider impact the regions in the above scale - at least that's how I think of it.





You can. Contact swing lowers power, but it doesn't make them swing with nerf bats. A 80 or 90 certainly can still get the ball out with a contact swing, especially if they make full contact and the trajectory is favorable. 60-70 might could if hit to right part of the park and/or with the wind. Heck a 30 might could poke one out past Pesky's Pole with a contact swing if he can steer it that way.

Thanks for your help. It sure is helpful.

[Lunchbox0812]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Glad to help Leo.

I've gotten good results so far. I'm doing a Rockies Franchise using the OSFM rosters and these sliders. Opening day I threw a complete game 1 run 10k win with De La Rosa only giving up a homer to AJ Pollock with 2 outs in the 9th.

The second game was... Memorable for the wrong reasons

[eF 5ive]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Two of my games are a pitch only and hit only game. I simulate half innings. Should I lower the injury slider during these games?

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Two of my games are a pitch only and hit only game. I simulate half innings. Should I lower the injury slider during these games?

I have no idea. I don't play the game this way.

[Gagnon39]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Have you recently lowered human pitch control and pitch consistency? I played a few games (pitching with Jake Arrieta) and I was absolutely all over the place. Only recorded three punchouts and walked 3 or 4.

I mentioned this previously but don't know where the response is (if there is one). It seems to me that using the same sliders with a higher difficulty would be problematic in regards to generating realistic stats. I notice on Hall of Fame it seems like you get very few batters to chase. Even on good pitches out of the zone. Likewise, on Hall of Fame I miss spots very badly.

[DarthRambo]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Hey armor,

What are you seeing for user striking out the cpu? I'm not seeing many at all with high strikeout pitchers. Wondering what you, and others are noticing. I'm pitching on HOF with your control/consistency settings. Definitely more difficult to hold a lead but very fun and rewarding when I win a game.

Anyways...I'm thinking of lowering cpu contact to 4 and test it. But wanna see what others are seeing with strikeouts against the cpu first. Thanks

[Hilman11]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Irish, i'm using these sliders exactly as in the OP and i'm getting a decent number of strikeouts. Had games where i get 8 - 10, had games where i've had 5 or 6. If you pitch off the plate and set up CPU hitters, they will chase.

[Gagnon39]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Hey armor,

What are you seeing for user striking out the cpu? I'm not seeing many at all with high strikeout pitchers. Wondering what you, and others are noticing. I'm pitching on HOF with your control/consistency settings. Definitely more difficult to hold a lead but very fun and rewarding when I win a game.

Anyways...I'm thinking of lowering cpu contact to 4 and test it. But wanna see what others are seeing with strikeouts against the cpu first. Thanks

This has been my biggest issue. I'm not getting realistic strikeout totals. Other than that, it's been good. Perhaps I need to give it more time, I'm not sure. But it does seem that when I pitch with an ace like Jake Arrieta I'm still not really getting many big dominating performances. I miss spots badly, and often. Which I don't mind with lesser pitchers but I never feel completely in command with a guy like him. I'm thinking about trying these settings on All-Star difficulty. But I'm concerned about the opposite effect. I don't want to strike out 14 batters and get a complete game shutout every time either.

Unfortunately I think I've found myself with a severe case of slideritis yet again this year.... ugh.

[IXI DECAY IXI]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

I just wanted to jump in and throw a little recap of my first two games with these sliders. I started up an online franchise using the Mets. My first series is against the Nationals.

Game 1 was Harvey vs. Scherzer. I had Scherzer to 100 pitches by the 5th inning thinking they would for sure pull him in the 6th. My goal from the beginning of the game was to run up his pitch count and get into the bullpen. They ended up letting him pitch all the way through the 8th inning. I was only able to put up 2 hits against him with a couple of walks. Harvey on the other hand got touched up a bit. He ended up allowing 3 runs and at least 9 hits. I was able to plate 2 runs in the top of the 9th as I got a 2 run HR with Cespedes. Ended up losing 3-2.

Game 2 was DeGrom and Strasburg. DeGrom was lights out! I struck out 12 batters with him and only allowed 2 hits in 6 innings of f work. He was a little wild at times so I believe I walked at least 3 or 4 guys. The bats came to life as well as we blanked Strasburg and the Nats with a 7-0 final.

After 2 games, my team average is around .254 and my ERA is just above 1.

[paulydime]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Armor, I know in the past you've enjoyed playing the game w/ quick counts. I like to play my franchise w/ that feature on as well. Any suggestions on a slider set for a quick count franchise?

[jake44np]

Re: Armor & Sword & Marino's MLB The Show 16 Timed/Classic Simulation Sliders

Armor, I know in the past you've enjoyed playing the game w/ quick counts. I like to play my franchise w/ that feature on as well. Any suggestions on a slider set for a quick count franchise?

He has said multiple times on this thread that he doesn't think any sliders need to be changed this year when using quick counts.
So I am quite sure he would suggest the sliders in the OP.