S & B's Directional/Classic MLB 22 Sliders

[bryanm1982]

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Are you guys playing the ps5 or ps4 version? Any differences in cpu hitting between next
Gen vs current gen?

Good question. I played on PS5 and Steve was on PS4. He just got the PS5 and was playing the PS4 version and didn’t notice a difference with the sliders between the two. He said he’s going to finish his Mets season and start a new season on the PS5 version. He couldn’t get them to transfer to the PS5 version.

I wouldn’t think there would be a difference.

[baseballguy99]

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I’ve tried these very creative sliders out but still can’t get consistent cpu offence.. super frustrating! But really interesting approach you guys had and glad it’s working for some

[bryanm1982]

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I’ve tried these very creative sliders out but still can’t get consistent cpu offence.. super frustrating! But really interesting approach you guys had and glad it’s working for some

Did you try the 8/5/5/8 for cpu hitting? You using Allstar?

[baseballguy99]

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Did you try the 8/5/5/8 for cpu hitting? You using Allstar?

Yes sir


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[bryanm1982]

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Yes sir


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You could try bumping up contact and solid hits. We were at 7 and then like after 20 or 30 games the CPU seems to settle in and gets weak again for some reason. So we had to bump it to 8.

[bryanm1982]

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Going to try bumping CPU power up to 6 and lower CPU solid hits to 7. I hope the lower solid hits might improve their hit variety even more and raising their power will give them some more teeth without making it a home run fest.

[baseballguy99]

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I swear this game makes me crazy lol.
I have pretty much tried everything but can’t find a happy balance. I really envy those who can play default and get a competitive cpu offence… I’ll keep trying!

[bryanm1982]

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I swear this game makes me crazy lol.
I have pretty much tried everything but can’t find a happy balance. I really envy those who can play default and get a competitive cpu offence… I’ll keep trying!

Yeah, I don’t get how they can do it. I am bumping up power to 6 for cpu so hopefully that works.

[Ren The Conqueror]

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Yeah, I don’t get how they can do it. I am bumping up power to 6 for cpu so hopefully that works.

I am running HUM starter pitcher stamina @ 6, with relief pitcher stamina @ 5. The SP/RP pitch ability slaves off of the SP stamina slider, FYI.

At any rate, the 6 SP stamina value has given the CPU some much needed "bite" for me. I would go this route before touching power. You might be surprised.

[Ren The Conqueror]

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Here's the variation of your set that I am running:

Clean Screen: No visual aids; vibration is optional

Difficulty:
AS / Batting / Directional or Timing
AS / Pitching / Classic

HUM
Dynamic Difficulty- 5
—
Contact- 7
Power- 4
Timing- 0
Foul Frequency- 0
Solid Hits- 5
—
Starter Stamina- 6
Reliever Stamina- 5
Pitcher Control- 0
Pitcher Consistency- 5

CPU
Contact- 8
Power- 5
Timing- 5
Foul Frequency- 0
Solid Hits- 7
—
Starter Stamina- 7
Reliever Stamina- 7
Pitcher Control- 5
Pitcher Consistency- 5
Strike Frequency- 5
Hook- 4 / 8
Pickoffs- 0

Global
Fastball Pitch Speed- 10
Off Speed Pitch Speed- 9
Fielding Errors Infield- 2
Fielding Errors Outfield- 8
Throwing Errors Infield- 8
Throwing Errors Outfield- 2
Fielder Run Speed- 2
Fielder Reaction- 3
Fielder Arm Strength Infield- 3
Fielder Arm Strength Outfield- 3
Baserunner Speed- 2
Baserunner Steal Ability- 9
Baserunner Steal Frequency- 5
Wind- 5
Injury Frequency- 8 (5 or 6 for sim’d MLB games / 2 for MiLB); use of sister team.
Trades: varies

You guys did a very nice job with the pitcher to batter settings. I brought in my own variation of the global sliders, which do have an effect on hit variety - they work well.

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B's Directional/Classic MLB 22 Sliders

Here's the variation of your set that I am running:

Clean Screen: No visual aids; vibration is optional

Difficulty:
AS / Batting / Directional or Timing
AS / Pitching / Classic

HUM
Dynamic Difficulty- 5
—
Contact- 7
Power- 4
Timing- 0
Foul Frequency- 0
Solid Hits- 5
—
Starter Stamina- 6
Reliever Stamina- 5
Pitcher Control- 0
Pitcher Consistency- 5

CPU
Contact- 8
Power- 5
Timing- 5
Foul Frequency- 0
Solid Hits- 7
—
Starter Stamina- 7
Reliever Stamina- 7
Pitcher Control- 5
Pitcher Consistency- 5
Strike Frequency- 5
Hook- 4 / 8
Pickoffs- 0

Global
Fastball Pitch Speed- 10
Off Speed Pitch Speed- 9
Fielding Errors Infield- 2
Fielding Errors Outfield- 8
Throwing Errors Infield- 8
Throwing Errors Outfield- 2
Fielder Run Speed- 2
Fielder Reaction- 3
Fielder Arm Strength Infield- 3
Fielder Arm Strength Outfield- 3
Baserunner Speed- 2
Baserunner Steal Ability- 9
Baserunner Steal Frequency- 5
Wind- 5
Injury Frequency- 8 (5 or 6 for sim’d MLB games / 2 for MiLB); use of sister team.
Trades: varies

You guys did a very nice job with the pitcher to batter settings. I brought in my own variation of the global sliders, which do have an effect on hit variety - they work well.

Nice. Glad they are working for as a base. Thanks for the tip on the stamina. I’ll try that first.

[bryanm1982]

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I am running HUM starter pitcher stamina @ 6, with relief pitcher stamina @ 5. The SP/RP pitch ability slaves off of the SP stamina slider, FYI.

At any rate, the 6 SP stamina value has given the CPU some much needed "bite" for me. I would go this route before touching power. You might be surprised.

I checked and I’m using SP and RP stamina at 6. I’ll lower RP to 5. But would that make a difference?

[Ren The Conqueror]

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I checked and I’m using SP and RP stamina at 6. I’ll lower RP to 5. But would that make a difference?

The RP stamina only affects how much of the green energy bar drains, and subsequently how many days off that RP will need. The SP stamina has an effect on that as well, but it also serves as the catalyst to how effective all of your pitchers are - starter and pen.

If you're already on 6 SP stamina and you still need more, you may need to look into increasing the CPU POW or timing. I am using clean screen, so I don't need a whole lot more from the CPU... but we'll see.

Again, you guys nailed it with this setup. Nice job fellas!

[baseballguy99]

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Just curious what prompted you to try all star instead of legend ?

[bryanm1982]

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Just curious what prompted you to try all star instead of legend ?

We tried Legend and we actually used legend last year. But we couldn’t get the cpu to strike out. When we would lower timing or contact to get K’s, it would make them too weak when they do hit the ball. Moving from HOF to Allstar was a huge difference for us. And honestly, it shouldn’t have to take lowering difficulty to get that.