JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

[TopSide83]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Josh you still running straight default all star plus?

[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I’ve ran a test franchise using default sliders on HOF “classic and directional” (for 15 games)

And a 2nd one using default AS+ (For 15 games).

I think I like AS+ a little more, because there is a little more offense and games don’t seem so “scripted”.

Could be placebo?

Either way, 20 is better than 22 IMO. But something about 22 won’t allow me to let it go.

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I’ve ran a test franchise using default sliders on HOF “classic and directional” (for 15 games)

And a 2nd one using default AS+ (For 15 games).

I think I like AS+ a little more, because there is a little more offense and games don’t seem so “scripted”.

Could be placebo?

Either way, 20 is better than 22 IMO. But something about 22 won’t allow me to let it go.

Dowie

I’m in the same boat with both dilemmas my friend. I like all star plus more too and even though 20 is great, I want to make 22 work because I’m not a fan of playing older sports game because of the graphics and rosters

[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I’ll say this….

I am not frustrated with the check swings like
Armor is.

But, One thing I don’t like on 22 that sliders can’t fix is the OFers not diving for catchable balls. I see it happen a bit to often for my liking.

I think default AS+ Is the right move with 22.

Let me ask u this…..
They now have timing and directional as separate hitting options now.

I rarely influence my swing, so should I just go with timing hitting? Am I hurting myself by using directional hitting, but not influencing my swing on every pitch?

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I’ll say this….

I am not frustrated with the check swings like
Armor is.

But, One thing I don’t like on 22 that sliders can’t fix is the OFers not diving for catchable balls. I see it happen a bit to often for my liking.

I think default AS+ Is the right move with 22.

Let me ask u this…..
They now have timing and directional as separate hitting options now.

I rarely influence my swing, so should I just go with timing hitting? Am I hurting myself by using directional hitting, but not influencing my swing on every pitch?

Dowie

I still use directional. It gives you the best of both worlds. If you don’t influence the swing it works just like timing anyways. I personally never influence my swings unless I’m bunting or trying for a sacrifice situation

[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I still use directional. It gives you the best of both worlds. If you don’t influence the swing it works just like timing anyways. I personally never influence my swings unless I’m bunting or trying for a sacrifice situation

Excellent! U from Detroit area?

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Excellent! U from Detroit area?

Dowie

Yes. Born and raised. Living in Sterling Heights

[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Yes. Born and raised. Living in Sterling Heights

Nice!!! Spent 1st 30 yrs of my life in Royal Oak, Troy and Rochester Hills.

Dowie

[Gtl420]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Recently got 22 on my new PS5 are the sliders default this year? I been using default sliders except pitch speeds at 6 on all star plus


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[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Recently got 22 on my new PS5 are the sliders default this year? I been using default sliders except pitch speeds at 6 on all star plus


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To each their own, but I’d recommend all star+ with pure default sliders (classic pitch & directional hit).

Dowie

[jmonachino]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Alright so.. can I have some help?

I've used zone a lot and switched to Timing with default sliders to get a more player-rating based experience instead of using zone. The problem is, I never hit homers. I get perfect-perfect doubles off the wall, good timing swings right down the middle of the plate that are pop-outs on the warning track.. but I've gone 20 or so games now without one leaving the park. It is starting to get frustrating especially when the CPU hits them against me. I've tried upping the power slider but it doesn't help. Just nothing leaves the park for me. My batting average is .400+ on almost every player, just no home runs at all. Any advice?

[JoshC1977]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

Alright so.. can I have some help?

I've used zone a lot and switched to Timing with default sliders to get a more player-rating based experience instead of using zone. The problem is, I never hit homers. I get perfect-perfect doubles off the wall, good timing swings right down the middle of the plate that are pop-outs on the warning track.. but I've gone 20 or so games now without one leaving the park. It is starting to get frustrating especially when the CPU hits them against me. I've tried upping the power slider but it doesn't help. Just nothing leaves the park for me. My batting average is .400+ on almost every player, just no home runs at all. Any advice?

I've never used timing; only directional, but it almost sounds like you're squaring things up (timing it) too perfectly. You might want to consider bumping up the pitch speeds some so you can get less "pure" timing on your swings.

(I'd also recommend switching to directional and making use of those mechanics as they lean heavily into the player vision ratings)

[Fcshuckers73]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

To each their own, but I’d recommend all star+ with pure default sliders (classic pitch & directional hit).

Dowie

So everything default, correct? Except pitch speed


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[dowie]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

So everything default, correct? Except pitch speed


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Sure, or HOF default (including pitch speeds)

Dowie

[jmonachino]

Re: JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

I've never used timing; only directional, but it almost sounds like you're squaring things up (timing it) too perfectly. You might want to consider bumping up the pitch speeds some so you can get less "pure" timing on your swings.

(I'd also recommend switching to directional and making use of those mechanics as they lean heavily into the player vision ratings)

Okay, I will bump up the pitch speeds and see how it goes. Thank you!