Armor & Sword & Marino’s MLB The Show 18 Classic/Directional Simulation Sliders

[mkharsh33]

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

My sliders were built off a number of ideas, including yours...

I would suggest baserunner speed at 5, and infield throwing at 4. I also suggest outfield arm strength at 4.

I noticed that the baserunning aggression is largely tied to 1) the baserunning speed of the runner on base - at 4 they took NO CHANCES on potential doubles - just stayed on 1B. They also seem to have an AI built in on the cpu outfield arm strength as to whether they'll take chances. My observations found these couple/three sliders to really help with extra base hits.

[belikemike14]

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

Nice feedback. This is exactly what I need. Give me a week from this Saturday gentleman and I am confident I can have a working 1.0 out.

I am going to run a 30 team control test franchise using default out of the box rosters.




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Just to piggyback on that. Mark Trumbo was playing first base in a franchise game and he robbed three would be hits from me on opening day. Trumbo is not that good defensively (He is a DH for a reason)


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[VincesVictims]

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

Guys I am really
Appreciating the early feedback you are providing.

Something I want you guys to look at is baserunner speed.

I always check that in terms of too many infield singles.

Also errors.

Injuries simming at 6 and playing games at 9 should be money again this cycle.

From some feedback I am getting from some trusted members fielding looks to be real deal in terms of ratings really mattering even more than on 18 (which was a good starting point).

So for you guys who have been using my 18 set on HOF/HOF on 19 please give me good detailson hit variety, CPU pitching, power for both the human and CPU

Stolen base success

Errors both CPU and Hum

Look forward to streaming and getting a great set out ASAP.

I see they need to already patch some bugs as expected. But SDS are typically very effective with their patches and get them out quick.

Also love seeing how many already feel 19 is a much more refined version of 18 but with a lot better audio and presentation.

Damn I am excited!!!


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Armor you're going to love this damn game. I cant wait to see how you feel about it.

So the first 3 games on default I did see my fair share of infield hits that probably shouldn't of been. Also fielder reaction time and speed was ridiculous.

I just played game 4 a 14 inning classic. I played it with all hitting sliders at default except foul frequency at 4. I put fielding and baserunning speed on last years sliders. I immediately saw a difference. I had two plays where the infielders dove knocked down the ball and still had time to get the runner out at first. These were hard hit balls. There was not one infeid hit in the game. There was another play where the ss when deep in the whole and threw out a 28 speed runner by a step it looked very realistic.

As for hit variety it is amazing with everything on default I had bloopers line drive hits slow grounders that got through hard grounders also a couple tape measure shots. I'm very impressed with the different variety.

CPU pitching was real nice as well. Strike to ball ratio was damn good and has been good on all 4 of my games. I have drawn my fair share of walks as well. User pitching also feels good. Pitches are missing there spots and if feels like you really have to do some work to get strikeouts. Very nice feel.

Pitch speed is no joke. Ny pride wants me to keep it at 4 or default but there is no way I can hit the damn ball. Every fastball blows right by me. So I am going with pitch speed at 3 for now. Hopefully playing MTO will help me get used to faster pitch speeds when I play that on HOF btw that mode is pretty damb cool. With pitch speed on 3 fastballs 95 plus were still blowing by me but I also turned a couple of those around for hits.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation with your family. Cant wait to chat on your streams Saturday man.

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[ninertravel]

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Armor you're going to love this damn game. I cant wait to see how you feel about it.

So the first 3 games on default I did see my fair share of infield hits that probably shouldn't of been. Also fielder reaction time and speed was ridiculous.

I just played game 4 a 14 inning classic. I played it with all hitting sliders at default except foul frequency at 4. I put fielding and baserunning speed on last years sliders. I immediately saw a difference. I had two plays where the infielders dove knocked down the ball and still had time to get the runner out at first. These were hard hit balls. There was not one infeid hit in the game. There was another play where the ss when deep in the whole and threw out a 28 speed runner by a step it looked very realistic.

As for hit variety it is amazing with everything on default I had bloopers line drive hits slow grounders that got through hard grounders also a couple tape measure shots. I'm very impressed with the different variety.

CPU pitching was real nice as well. Strike to ball ratio was damn good and has been good on all 4 of my games. I have drawn my fair share of walks as well. User pitching also feels good. Pitches are missing there spots and if feels like you really have to do some work to get strikeouts. Very nice feel.

Pitch speed is no joke. Ny pride wants me to keep it at 4 or default but there is no way I can hit the damn ball. Every fastball blows right by me. So I am going with pitch speed at 3 for now. Hopefully playing MTO will help me get used to faster pitch speeds when I play that on HOF btw that mode is pretty damb cool. With pitch speed on 3 fastballs 95 plus were still blowing by me but I also turned a couple of those around for hits.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation with your family. Cant wait to chat on your streams Saturday man.

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your not wrong at all!! I am only getting about 4 to 6 hits a game right now. most of my runs come from a homer or a sac fly. it's harder to hit this year I think it's because of the fielders and the runners on base needs a lot of playing with.

Pitch speeds a really putting me off too I am far to late on fast balls and check swinging too much on change ups and Sliders to the point of I accidentally check swing hit it to many times. I think once the sliders are worked out I will be fine. but I have no idea right now what to put pitch speeds at because I can't balance it enough for off speed and fast balls!

[GoBlue81188]

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

Always important to get some sample size before moving that pitch speed slider. I’m struggling also, but last night I started to turn the corner and identify fastball vs off speed much better.

HOF is no joke this year.

Also, I 2nd all the comments on hit variety. It’s simply gorgeous how diverse the physics are this year. High contact guys are lethal this year.

[Armor and Sword]

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

Exactly. I build the sliders off a really good sample size. I am going to play at least 25-30 franchise games using various teams and 1-5 rotation pitchers etc before I release V1.0

Two days away for me.

Standing in line waiting to get into Epcot right now! Lol!


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[GoBlue81188]

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Exactly. I build the sliders off a really good sample size. I am going to play at least 25-30 franchise games using various teams and 1-5 rotation pitchers etc before I release V1.0

Two days away for me.

Standing in line waiting to get into Epcot right now! Lol!


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Pumped for your streams man!

[bryanm1982]

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

Not slider related but what are your guys thoughts of the pre pitch cameras?
I was always a Quick Counts person but now I’m trying without cause I want those awesome camera angles. I only do it on the pitching side. But it makes me slow down and enjoy the game and the views more. Just curious on what you guys think and if you use them every pitch or high leverage situations?

[Armor and Sword]

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

I will be using only using them batting only/High Leverage.

It will keep it fresh and I use the catchers signs 80-85% of the time and you can’t see them with those new angles.

Also I like seeing the ball thrown back to the pitcher and the hitters resetting in the box when those moments occur.


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[BleacherCreature]

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Not slider related but what are your guys thoughts of the pre pitch cameras?

I was always a Quick Counts person but now I’m trying without cause I want those awesome camera angles. I only do it on the pitching side. But it makes me slow down and enjoy the game and the views more. Just curious on what you guys think and if you use them every pitch or high leverage situations?

They look really nice, but there are a few issues with them. Like, you can’t see your hitter’s contact and power rating against lefties or righties without pausing the game. After the first pitch of the at bat you can press the directional pad left to see them. It’s just inconvenient to not have it available for the first pitch of an at bat. And the camera while pitching has caused me to throw a poorly mistimed pitch as the camera cuts back to gameplay. Could just be me doing something out of whack though.


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[VincesVictims]

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I will be using only using them batting only/High Leverage.

It will keep it fresh and I use the catchers signs 80-85% of the time and you can’t see them with those new angles.

Also I like seeing the ball thrown back to the pitcher and the hitters resetting in the box when those moments occur.


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This is how I have played so far. The new camera shots are pretty cool. They also go with the flow of the game.

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[VincesVictims]

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So through 5 franchise games I have committed a ton of errors. I have had 3 1 0 3 1 in 5 games. It's a big difference from last year where I hardly made any errors.

So I decided to put my pitch speed back on default HOF. After playing some games last night in MTO I started getting used to default pitch speeds. I'm going to give it a 20 to 25 game sample before I lock my pitch speed in. I did have 10 hits with 2hr in a 8-3 with my first franchise game back at default.

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[Armor and Sword]

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So through 5 franchise games I have committed a ton of errors. I have had 3 1 0 3 1 in 5 games. It's a big difference from last year where I hardly made any errors.

So I decided to put my pitch speed back on default HOF. After playing some games last night in MTO I started getting used to default pitch speeds. I'm going to give it a 20 to 25 game sample before I lock my pitch speed in. I did have 10 hits with 2hr in a 8-3 with my first franchise game back at default.

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Those errors are with the 18 slider set values or default?

Thanks Vince.


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[VincesVictims]

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

Those errors are with the 18 slider set values or default?

Thanks Vince.


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The first two games on default the last three with 18 set. I also have made 1 a game while playing MTO. Ofcourse that's on default you cant change sliders on that mode.

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[dubplate]

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

First franchise game on '19 with your '18 sliders and I trounced the Braves 11-3.

I really capitalized on a lot of mistake pitches. Harper had 2 RBI from one hit and a walk. Hoskins was 4-5 with 2 homers and 2 doubles. Herrera hit a 3 run bomb and Realmuto hit a 2 RBI triple.

One error in the game came from an errant throw by Franco.