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  • MoneyMan17
    Rookie
    • Jan 2017
    • 336

    #2266
    Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

    Originally posted by Burgess
    Thanks for your reply. I play on HOF with these exact sliders, but with the API turned on. My view when I’m pitching is from behind home plate so I don’t see the catcher’s signals. I’ve been listening to the catchers pitch call 100% of the time, but I will change the location that he is asking for, especially when I’m up in the count and trying to get the hitter to chase. It seems to work as I have pitched a 2-hit shutout with Severino, but have also been hit hard other times. But there are times that the catcher will call the same pitch 3 or more times in a row that I question or wants the same pitch in the exact same location twice in a row. These seem to be the times I seem to give up homers - and then I kick myself for listening to the catcher!!
    I play the same way as you - on HOF with these exact sliders - and I go back and forth with this pretty often.

    I’ll get into a groove where I play a stretch of games essentially following the catchers exact pitch calls, then I get into a pitching slump and I’ll change it up and call my own games. I just kind of feel it out and if something is working I stick with it.

    I don’t think it feels any less like a sim when you call your own pitches. Sometimes the catcher calls pitches that make absolutely no sense, so I’ll override him for a pitch or a batter depending on the situation.

    One case is that the catcher never seems to call pitches for the double play in a DP situation, which annoys me and I’ll usually call my own pitches to go for the DP.

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    • Armor and Sword
      The Lama
      • Sep 2010
      • 21793

      #2267
      Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

      Sim style is a state of mind vs a set of rules.

      I mix it up when pitching. I typically follow the pitch call of my catcher and use his hand motions for location. And sometimes I shake them off.

      Pitching from the broadcast view is the bomb and the only view I use.


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      • VincesVictims
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        • Aug 2014
        • 773

        #2268
        Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

        Ever since I fired the show back up in December I can't F-ing hit wtf. I have went from 2nd in the league with a 278 average down to 10 with a 262 average. The last 30 games have been such a damn struggle. I continue to win since my pitching staff has been lights out so I still have a 8 game lead over the Phillies and the Nats. Even with my offensive struggles I can't stop playing this game even though I want to break my controller. Lmao.

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        • Burgess
          MVP
          • Oct 2015
          • 1015

          #2269
          Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

          Originally posted by Armor and Sword
          Sim style is a state of mind vs a set of rules.

          I mix it up when pitching. I typically follow the pitch call of my catcher and use his hand motions for location. And sometimes I shake them off.

          Pitching from the broadcast view is the bomb and the only view I use.


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          Oh my God! I was playing a game when I read your post so I switched to broadcast view. What have I been missing for the past 15 years? It is an amazing view. Definitely keeping it at broadcast from now on. Only problem is that I’m 55 years old and can’t see the catchers fingers very well so I will need to keep the API on for help!! But thanks as always Armour. I wouldn’t buy the game without your sliders and helpful advice!
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          • Burgess
            MVP
            • Oct 2015
            • 1015

            #2270
            Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

            Originally posted by Flyerr23
            I'm about to start a franchise using your setup here. Trying to decide between the Rays and the Mariners.


            I tried a game yesterday using quick counts, but found out that messes with the pitcher's pitch count, so that sucks.


            Also, is there an downside to using auto-throwing and auto-baserunning decisions? Thought about giving these a shot so I can just pitch/hit and watch each play happen without my interference.
            I play with auto baserunning, fielding and running. I try to eliminate as much human error as possible. I just pitch and hit and l love it. I play on HOF with these exact sliders
            Last edited by Burgess; 01-29-2019, 11:08 AM. Reason: Wrong word
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            • Flyerr23
              Rookie
              • Sep 2017
              • 36

              #2271
              Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

              Originally posted by Burgess
              I play with auto baserunning, fielding and running. I try to eliminate as much human error as possible. I just pitch and hit and l love it. I play on HOF with these exact sliders



              Exactly what I ended up doing. Except right now I'm on AS hitting and HOF pitching.


              I chose the Rays, and while I commend people who play every game. I can't do it. lol I play 1 series a month. I like getting through multiple seasons and drafting players and seeing how the future plays out for me.

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              • MoneyMan17
                Rookie
                • Jan 2017
                • 336

                #2272
                Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                I somehow came back from a 3 games to 1 ALCS deficit against Cleveland to win the pennant.

                The offense finally really broke through at the perfect time, and did enough to bail out this average-at-best pitching staff in the final three games. I had a 7-0 lead after 5 in Game 7. But in classic Yankees fashion, I would end up giving up a 5 spot in the 5th on FOUR home runs (including back to back to back solo shots off of Holder). Bullpen held on and won the game 7-5.

                I dropped Holder from the WS roster after a 15+ ERA in 2.1 IP so far in the postseason and added Chad Green.

                Facing SF in the World Series now... Game 1 in progress, winning 3-0 after 5.

                Sevy has been solid and is cruising. I felt like I could really see the ball well from Mad Bum all game but couldn't put anything together until I finally was able to get 3 across (all w/ 2 outs) in the 4th.

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                • MoneyMan17
                  Rookie
                  • Jan 2017
                  • 336

                  #2273
                  Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                  What do you think about moving the CPU manager hook slider up one or two for the postseason?

                  With the higher stakes we so often see pitchers being pulled after giving up 2, 3, or 4 runs early in a big game.

                  Thoughts?

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                  • Armor and Sword
                    The Lama
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 21793

                    #2274
                    Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                    Originally posted by MoneyMan17
                    What do you think about moving the CPU manager hook slider up one or two for the postseason?



                    With the higher stakes we so often see pitchers being pulled after giving up 2, 3, or 4 runs early in a big game.



                    Thoughts?


                    I think that is a great idea and I also would move up (and I do have a post season set I just never even thought to talk about it....shame on me) starter and reliever stamina by one click.




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                    • Burgess
                      MVP
                      • Oct 2015
                      • 1015

                      #2275
                      Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                      Originally posted by Armor and Sword
                      I think that is a great idea and I also would move up (and I do have a post season set I just never even thought to talk about it....shame on me) starter and reliever stamina by one click.






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                      Armour, are those the only changes you make for postseason?

                      After I read your previous post about pitching with broadcast view, I switched and it is amazing. Do you think I could be pitching better because of that view? My first game I won 12-1 and Severino was 7 outs away from my first ever no hitter. I’m playing my 2nd game now and I’m up 5-0 after 6 and Tanaka has given up 1 hit. Coincidence?!
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                      • Armor and Sword
                        The Lama
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 21793

                        #2276
                        Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                        Originally posted by Burgess
                        Armour, are those the only changes you make for postseason?



                        After I read your previous post about pitching with broadcast view, I switched and it is amazing. Do you think I could be pitching better because of that view? My first game I won 12-1 and Severino was 7 outs away from my first ever no hitter. I’m playing my 2nd game now and I’m up 5-0 after 6 and Tanaka has given up 1 hit. Coincidence?!


                        Yes those r the only changes for post season and yes pitching is better and sharper using broadcast.

                        Another awesome feature When using the broadcast view is it’s gonna look different in every park and it’s authentic to the way it looks on TV of their actual broadcasts!!


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                        • Burgess
                          MVP
                          • Oct 2015
                          • 1015

                          #2277
                          Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                          Originally posted by Armor and Sword
                          Yes those r the only changes for post season and yes pitching is better and sharper using broadcast.

                          Another awesome feature When using the broadcast view is it’s gonna look different in every park and it’s authentic to the way it looks on TV of their actual broadcasts!!


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                          Well after my 12-1, Tanaka gives up 2 runs in the 9th but otherwise dominates in a 5-2 win. Jays got 3 hits in game 1 and 5 hits in game 2. Now CC is off to a good start and hasn’t given up a hit in the first 2 innings. I haven’t changed a thing except camera angle. I need to keep the API on as I’m old and can’t see the catchers fingers. Are the Yankee pitchers just on a hot streak have I made pitching too easy by switching to broadciew? I don’t think turning the API off is an option for me. If that’s the case do I need to go back to my behindvthe plate camera angle?

                          I think I need to go back to my behind the plate zoom camera angle. CC and bullpen dominate again in a 4-1 victory giving up 3 hits. I don’t understand why I’m dominanting so much with broadcast view. But I haven’t felt challenged at all in 3 games. Using my previous camera angle I had games where I dominated but also lost games 13-3 and 10-5. Love the broadcast angle but also want to feel challenged
                          Last edited by Burgess; 01-31-2019, 12:00 AM. Reason: Add
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                          • Armor and Sword
                            The Lama
                            • Sep 2010
                            • 21793

                            #2278
                            Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                            You are way over thinking it. They are in a groove.

                            I go thru rough stretches. Just roll with it man. Don’t over think it.


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                            • Burgess
                              MVP
                              • Oct 2015
                              • 1015

                              #2279
                              Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                              Originally posted by Armor and Sword
                              You are way over thinking it. They are in a groove.

                              I go thru rough stretches. Just roll with it man. Don’t over think it.


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                              Thanks Armour. I’ll keep playing. But the last 3 games I could have won in my sleep. I listened to the catchers pitch call and location 100% of the time almost trying to give up hits. Donaldson was 0–11 with 8 strikeouts, Smoak was 0-9 with 6 strikeouts. I finished those 3 games giving up 4 runs (all on homers), 11 hits and 35 strikeouts. Yes, I suppose this can happen IRL, but it just seemed SO easy. But I guess it is overthinking it thinking that switching to broadcast and changing nothing else is the cause of this. Unless broadcast view is designed more for the clear screen approach like you play. I have the strike zone and API options turned (because I need to) so maybe that is the issue??
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                              • Armor and Sword
                                The Lama
                                • Sep 2010
                                • 21793

                                #2280
                                Re: Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

                                Originally posted by Burgess
                                Thanks Armour. I’ll keep playing. But the last 3 games I could have won in my sleep. I listened to the catchers pitch call and location 100% of the time almost trying to give up hits. Donaldson was 0–11 with 8 strikeouts, Smoak was 0-9 with 6 strikeouts. I finished those 3 games giving up 4 runs (all on homers), 11 hits and 35 strikeouts. Yes, I suppose this can happen IRL, but it just seemed SO easy. But I guess it is overthinking it thinking that switching to broadcast and changing nothing else is the cause of this. Unless broadcast view is designed more for the clear screen approach like you play. I have the strike zone and API options turned (because I need to) so maybe that is the issue??

                                Bro....you see my OP..all that crap is turned off. Go ahead and turn it all off even pitch selection so you do not see the pitcher confidence for each pitch. Turn that ball marker off (but keep vibration on). Commit to a true clean screen.

                                Then tell me how you do.
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