JoshC1977's MLB 19 Sliders

[tc020791]

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Streaming Rays franchise with Exact OP. Game 2 @ NYY, after 1-0 Game 1 Loss. Only the second time I've been shutout this year. Rays are currently 24-20. That's good enough for 3rd in the AL East and 4.0 games back of the 28-16 Yankees.

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Edit: After nearly playing 1/3 of my season with the Exact OP, I've decided to try one minor change. I'm not sure if this change needs to be made because I'm getting better or because the Rays pitching is just filthy in this game. But I'm lowering HUM Pitch Control down to 5. I need to make this change for me personally to try and find a little bit more of a challenge when pitching. I don't really want to stagger settings with CPU Pitcher Control still at 6, but I really like how the CPU is pitching. I will report back how this goes. I'm also still streaming.

[GoBlue81188]

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Having a blast right now. Full disclosure I’ve also got a couple tweaks too OP settings:
CPU contact 6
Human control 5

These were workshopped with Josh to help me fall back to earth as a pitching staff.

Last night I was finally rewarded with a 10-8 loss to the Phillies, that was an absolute slug fest.

I may find myself back to the OP in the coming weeks if I can knock a few of my pitcher “hot streaks” off.

Love this game!!

[JoshC1977]

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Played the first two games of a three game set vs the cubs last night. Game 1 was a 12-3 shellacking where my bullpen forgot how to pitch.

We made moves after and dumped veterans Tony Watson and David Hernandez for a C potential CF. We used the excess cash to sign Adam Liberatore and Craig Kimbrel (Kimbrel wasn’t cheap but he was a needed addition).

Game 2 was a 3-2 loss. Hendricks pitched well for Chicago (I hate facing him) and I finally got a decent pitching performance using the newly acquired Liberatore and Iglesias in relief of DeSclafani.

We’re in a tailspin right now and really need to go on a major win streak to get back to .500.

Very much locked in with the OP.


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[JoshC1977]

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PSA: make sure you check your gameplay option settings when you play. I wanted to take a look at the injury sliders a bit last night to see if I could get a few more injuries. So, I decided to do a test sim to find a good value for simmed games. I simmed through a month with a high slider value...and no injuries. I was like, "what?!!".

I went into my gameplay option settings (under general) and sure enough, the injuries were turned off (as was another setting). Not sure how it happened exactly or how long it's been that way. It's no biggie at all but just make sure everything is good for your setup.

[tc020791]

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Having a blast right now. Full disclosure I’ve also got a couple tweaks too OP settings:
CPU contact 6
Human control 5

These were workshopped with Josh to help me fall back to earth as a pitching staff.

Last night I was finally rewarded with a 10-8 loss to the Phillies, that was an absolute slug fest.

I may find myself back to the OP in the coming weeks if I can knock a few of my pitcher “hot streaks” off.

Love this game!!

As you can see in my previous post, I too had been just killing it lately with my pitching staff. I'm top 6 in every single major category for pitching which isn't all that crazy because the Rays pitching is really really good this year. The problem I was having was that I was no longer scared of the CPU. In my last 7 games (6 against the yankees, 1 against the dodgers) I had only given up 3 HR, and thats against the arguably two best hitting teams in this game. Since it took almost 50 games for me to realize I'm just a little too good I didn't want to change too much. I went with just HUM Pitch Control at 5 and left everything else as OP. I've only played one game so far but it definitely felt better. A couple of double plays kept the Dodgers off the board and I only walked one batter. I will probably have to start pitching around guys and my walks are definitely going to go up. The reason I say this is because I gave up a whopping 16 hits, including 4 doubles, a triple, and 2 home runs. Yet I only managed to give up 6 runs. This has alot to do with not walking anyone and those timely DP's.

On a side note. I had by far my best offensive game of the season. First time I have scored more than 10 runs in a game (I've scored exactly 10 a few times). I put a beat down on the Dodgers staff. Knocking them around for 18 runs on 17 hits. Those 17 hits included 1 double and 6 home runs! By far my most HR in a single game this season. I had 2 guys hit 2 HR also which was awesome. To top things off I also drew 7 walks. Ryu lasted just 0.2 IP, giving up 6 runs, on 4 hits and 2 walks. Rich Hill followed that with 5.1 IP, giving up 9 runs on 10 hits and 3 walks. I only had scored 18 runs in my last 5 games combined and that includes a 10 spot haha.

[GoBlue81188]

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Without a doubt I’m looking closely at the “fear factor” of big time opposing batters. Last night was truly promising as all of the Phils big bats showed up and punished pitches over the plate.

For me that’s what I’m looking closely at. If I am executing pitches to the corners, then terrific I should be rewarded. However if I’m leaving multiple pitches over the middle, I want to be punished.

Too many times I’ve been able to go into auto pilot on the mound.

The last tweak I made was FINALLY, fully embracing the clean screen approach. No pitch info, no swing feedback, just real pure broadcast.

Could be coincidence, but it immediately paid dividends. Adds just a layer of difficulty for the user, mostly mental too.

That feedback I realized was precious. Gave me too much view of the strike zone for both pitcher and batter.

[tc020791]

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Without a doubt I’m looking closely at the “fear factor” of big time opposing batters. Last night was truly promising as all of the Phils big bats showed up and punished pitches over the plate.

For me that’s what I’m looking closely at. If I am executing pitches to the corners, then terrific I should be rewarded. However if I’m leaving multiple pitches over the middle, I want to be punished.

Too many times I’ve been able to go into auto pilot on the mound.

The last tweak I made was FINALLY, fully embracing the clean screen approach. No pitch info, no swing feedback, just real pure broadcast.

Could be coincidence, but it immediately paid dividends. Adds just a layer of difficulty for the user, mostly mental too.

That feedback I realized was precious. Gave me too much view of the strike zone for both pitcher and batter.

I'm assuming you're also playing with vibration off? This makes it much much harder to pitch.

[GoBlue81188]

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I'm assuming you're also playing with vibration off? This makes it much much harder to pitch.

Correct, vibration is off.

[rlb1976]

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So for about 5 straight games now I've given up runs in the 1st inning. 3 were lead off home runs. Pitcher has settled down in most of them just wondering if it's merely coincidence or something else others are experiencing?

[JoshC1977]

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So for about 5 straight games now I've given up runs in the 1st inning. 3 were lead off home runs. Pitcher has settled down in most of them just wondering if it's merely coincidence or something else others are experiencing?

You ever baseball hear announcers say, "You got to get to him early or else?".

Much like real life, you have to be real careful in those first couple of innings, especially with pitchers that have been struggling and/or who are on cold streaks. I TRY to pitch very carefully, especially in the 1st, because if I throw a meatier fastball to get a strike, it tends to get clobbered. You HAVE to get your pitcher's confidence up...which means getting outs early.

[rlb1976]

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You ever baseball hear announcers say, "You got to get to him early or else?".

Much like real life, you have to be real careful in those first couple of innings, especially with pitchers that have been struggling and/or who are on cold streaks. I TRY to pitch very carefully, especially in the 1st, because if I throw a meatier fastball to get a strike, it tends to get clobbered. You HAVE to get your pitcher's confidence up...which means getting outs early.

Makes sense. I was just thinking really? 5 straight games. Something else I'm curious about. I go with my catchers call probably 98% of the time and it seems like they call for a pitch that could be wild or hit the batter far too often. I get at least 1 WP per game and in bad situations. I have some of the visual aids on for pitching (not brave enough to go completely clean screen yet) and I'll be like really, He's calling for a slider that far outside? I'll usually feel it's gonna be wild or a passed ball and sure enough. Should I maybe go against his call in those situations?

[JoshC1977]

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Makes sense. I was just thinking really? 5 straight games. Something else I'm curious about. I go with my catchers call probably 98% of the time and it seems like they call for a pitch that could be wild or hit the batter far too often. I get at least 1 WP per game and in bad situations. I have some of the visual aids on for pitching (not brave enough to go completely clean screen yet) and I'll be like really, He's calling for a slider that far outside? I'll usually feel it's gonna be wild or a passed ball and sure enough. Should I maybe go against his call in those situations?

I'm going to challenge you. Play 3 games with everything turned off (including vibration) and see what you think. Armor likes to use the phrase "paralysis by analysis". These aids feed you SO much information that you stop playing the game instinctively (you basically think too much rather than just play the game). A lot of people, when they turn everything off, they actually play better. Give it a shot and see how it goes for you. What's the worst thing that can happen?

As for catcher calls....100% don't be afraid to shake off their signs (hell, literally half the time I just throw what I want anyways...lol).

[rlb1976]

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I'm going to challenge you. Play 3 games with everything turned off (including vibration) and see what you think. Armor likes to use the phrase "paralysis by analysis". These aids feed you SO much information that you stop playing the game instinctively (you basically think too much rather than just play the game). A lot of people, when they turn everything off, they actually play better. Give it a shot and see how it goes for you. What's the worst thing that can happen?

As for catcher calls....100% don't be afraid to shake off their signs (hell, literally half the time I just throw what I want anyways...lol).

Well if you've seen some of my previous posts you'll know I'm the guy who posted a ton in Armor's and some here with hitting woes only to finally start hitting way better by turning off PCI. Part of doing that removes the strike zone box during the pitchers motion and I can see and hit way better without it there. So in that regard I completely agree with Armor. My issue removing everything on pitching is I'm no baseball expert. I'm a basketball and football guy. Baseball is my 3rd favorite sport currently. I feel I at least need to know the pitcher's pitches and where to throw. To this point (80 or so games) I pitch pretty well. 4th in ERA with the Rays. Not saying I won't do it. I just need to ease into it. I struggled way too long hitting to make pitching harder at this point. Also I don't entirely understand how going clean screen works with pitching. If there's no ball cursor and you're going with the catchers call how do you know where to place the pitch? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

[JoshC1977]

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Well if you've seen some of my previous posts you'll know I'm the guy who posted a ton in Armor's and some here with hitting woes only to finally start hitting way better by turning off PCI. Part of doing that removes the strike zone box during the pitchers motion and I can see and hit way better without it there. So in that regard I completely agree with Armor. My issue removing everything on pitching is I'm no baseball expert. I'm a basketball and football guy. Baseball is my 3rd favorite sport currently. I feel I at least need to know the pitcher's pitches and where to throw. To this point (80 or so games) I pitch pretty well. 4th in ERA with the Rays. Not saying I won't do it. I just need to ease into it. I struggled way too long hitting to make pitching harder at this point. Also I don't entirely understand how going clean screen works with pitching. If there's no ball cursor and you're going with the catchers call how do you know where to place the pitch? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Watch the catcher if you want his call (completely optional)

1 finger - X
2 fingers - Circle
3 fingers - Triangle
4 fingers - Square
4 fingers and waggle - R1

He will motion to the side he wants the pitch (outside or inside). If you can't remember the pitch for each button, hit the directional pad right and scroll to the pitch breakdown, they are listed in order from X to R1.

Location is just feel....you'll learn very quickly the movement on the pitches and how far to aim. Mix up your pitches and stick with the ones that are on-target and or inducing swings/misses.

Just mix up the pitches/locations (rule of thumb is breaking stuff away, hard stuff in...but change it up too).

[rlb1976]

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Watch the catcher if you want his call (completely optional)

1 finger - X
2 fingers - Circle
3 fingers - Triangle
4 fingers - Square
4 fingers and waggle - R1

He will motion to the side he wants the pitch (outside or inside). If you can't remember the pitch for each button, hit the directional pad right and scroll to the pitch breakdown, they are listed in order from X to R1.

Location is just feel....you'll learn very quickly the movement on the pitches and how far to aim. Mix up your pitches and stick with the ones that are on-target and or inducing swings/misses.

Just mix up the pitches/locations (rule of thumb is breaking stuff away, hard stuff in...but change it up too).

Yeah I saw that breakdown in Armor's thread. I honestly just don't know if I could play that way. For you guys who are huge baseball guys I completely understand it. For me I think it would over complicate things. I'm used to ok the catcher wants it here so I'll try to hit the spot. No visual at all as to where I should aim has me in fear of a Home Run Derby by my pitchers lol. If pitching becomes too easy I think that's when I'll start removing the visual aids.