Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

[TopSide83]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

I think people have been saying for years that lowering pitch control = more meatballs, NOT necessarily more pitches out of the zone.

Maybe Armor believes this too, so lowering control is by design?

After all, one of the main goals of this sets is to increase offense and control at 4 has definitely done that.

Could also just be placebo? Gotta keep playing to see if the "drifting into the zone" continues.

I like it at 4, and happen to believe that loss of control SHOULD = more meatballs, not necessarily more BB's.

Dowie

Yeah I’ve already went back to 4.. 5 was ok but the cpu offense was anemic

[bilbobeuli]

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I think people have been saying for years that lowering pitch control = more meatballs, NOT necessarily more pitches out of the zone.

Maybe Armor believes this too, so lowering control is by design?

After all, one of the main goals of this sets is to increase offense and control at 4 has definitely done that.

Could also just be placebo? Gotta keep playing to see if the "drifting into the zone" continues.

I like it at 4, and happen to believe that loss of control SHOULD = more meatballs, not necessarily more BB's.

Dowie

Hey Dowie, I've just gone through some older threads where sliders for simming in Franchise were being discussed, so that the stats don't get completely out of control (too many CGs being the main problem), and you were a big part there Do you have any Sim Sliders ready? I'd appreciate your feedback, I'm nearly done with setting up my Franchise, just need to fix some line ups and then some "good" Simulation Sliders!

[dowie]

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Hey Dowie, I've just gone through some older threads where sliders for simming in Franchise were being discussed, so that the stats don't get completely out of control (too many CGs being the main problem), and you were a big part there Do you have any Sim Sliders ready? I'd appreciate your feedback, I'm nearly done with setting up my Franchise, just need to fix some line ups and then some "good" Simulation Sliders!

If it is for a modern day franchise: for simmed games please set SP stamina to 1 and mgr hook to 10 ........Non-negotiable if you want accurate CG's and the correct # of SP's who throw 200 innings+.

I am still testing these 2 stats (in a sim environment) for 70's, 80's, and 90's classic roster season play.
Little harder to dial in, because the sheer amount of CG's and 200 inning+ SP's.

Also non-negotiable is adding 10 pts to the opposing SP's stamina attribute prior to a user played game and then reverting that SP's stamina back after the game.

It's incredibly obvious that the CPU controlled SP's energy drains way faster than the users. This will help level the playing field.

Dowie

[bilbobeuli]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

If it is for a modern day franchise: for simmed games please set SP stamina to 1 and mgr hook to 10 ........Non-negotiable if you want accurate CG's and the correct # of SP's who throw 200 innings+.

I am still testing these 2 stats (in a sim environment) for 70's, 80's, and 90's classic roster season play.
Little harder to dial in, because the sheer amount of CG's and 200 inning+ SP's.

Also non-negotiable is adding 10 pts to the opposing SP's stamina attribute prior to a user played game and then reverting that SP's stamina back after the game.

It's incredibly obvious that the CPU controlled SP's energy drains way faster than the users. This will help level the playing field.

Dowie

Thank you for answering!



And any suggestions for hitting? I've Team Batting AVG is way too high across the league, almost like the late 90s/00s. HRs were about correct each time, even though the bad teams still hit too many.


And pitcher SOs are also waaaaay to low.

[dowie]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

Thank you for answering!



And any suggestions for hitting? I've Team Batting AVG is way too high across the league, almost like the late 90s/00s. HRs were about correct each time, even though the bad teams still hit too many.


And pitcher SOs are also waaaaay to low.

League wide average for batting avg. in 2923 was .250. What is it in your franchise?

I don’t obsess over simmed stats (except CG’s and the # of 200 inning pitchers). Those 2 areas are easily remedied by setting SP stam at 1 and hook 10 (when simming).

IMO, attempting to change the output of other sim stats would require changing individual player attributes. No way I have any interest in doing that!

I believe iI’ve also heard a ton of “trusted” guys on here say that changing the sliders (on the offensive side of the ball) has ZERO impact on simmed stats……only staminas and the hook sliders do.

Dowie

[Armor and Sword]

Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

We have ATG 1985 all ready to go. Classic parks (for all teams both custom and SDS) classic rebrands for the:

Indians
Brewers
Astros
Expos

(expansion teams will not be played against but we renamed all except Miami)

The Yankees are poised to hopefully change history!

2024 Yankees Opening day and game 2 are in the books and available on VOD. The Yankees will be playing game 3 of their series vs the Giants later this afternoon.

We are off and running and locked in.


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[dowie]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

Dowie:


These settings below should not have that flashing glove when the catcher makes his call.

if you pull back the R2 button it will happen......otherwise you should only be seeing his fingers and glove pats.

DISPLAY
Fielding Aids - Off
- Base to Play Icon - On (LOCKED)
- Catch Position Indicator Accuracy - Perfect (LOCKED)
- CPU Pitch Suggestion - On (Locked)
- Route to Ball Indicator - On (LOCKED)
Dynamic Difficulty Updates - Progress
In-Game Notification - Off
Strike Zone - Off
Hot Zones - Off
Pitch Info - Off
Pitch Select Displays - Off
Confidence / Energy Bars - Off
Pitch Feedback - Off
Batter Controls Display - Off
Swing Feedback - Off
Off The Wall Ribbon - Off
Baserunning Diamond - On
Player Name Display - Off
Scorebar Display - On
Game Log Order - Chronological

As expected, merely an oversight on my part.

I had Fielding Aids set to ON!

Floating glove is now gone (thankfully), but I have another question.

The catcher will not always "signal" to me where he wants the pitch (location).

What are people's strategies when the catcher isn't signalling you where to throw the ball. and just just throws his fingers down to call for the pitch type?'

Dowie

[The Gamer]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

As expected, merely an oversight on my part.



I had Fielding Aids set to ON!



Floating glove is now gone (thankfully), but I have another question.



The catcher will not always "signal" to me where he wants the pitch (location).



What are people's strategies when the catcher isn't signalling you where to throw the ball. and just just throws his fingers down to call for the pitch type?'



Dowie

I'm always aiming to induce the least contact with any particular pitch. The catcher will subsequently move to that area of the plate as you pitch

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[dowie]

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Man, I was so intimidated by custom team branding / making uni's and DL'ing logos.

Once I did one team (as ATG's tutorial played in the background) it became easier and easier.

Not that heavy of a lift and it's worth it!

Besides, it's really just Wash, Mil, Hou, Cle and the 3 expansion teams (AZ, Col, TB) that truly need to be changed. Like Armor, I left the Marlins as is (and have them playing in Pro Player Stadium) for 70's or 80's season play.

The 98 season is even easier, because now it's just Wash and Cle that need to be rebranded.

Dowie

[Fiddy]

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Man, I was so intimidated by custom team branding / making uni's and DL'ing logos.

Once I did one team (as ATG's tutorial played in the background) it became easier and easier.

Not that heavy of a lift and it's worth it!

Besides, it's really just Wash, Mil, Hou, Cle and the 3 expansion teams (AZ, Col, TB) that truly need to be changed. Like Armor, I left the Marlins as is (and have them playing in Pro Player Stadium) for 70's or 80's season play.

The 98 season is even easier, because now it's just Wash and Cle that need to be rebranded.

Dowie

I just did the Expos and I agree, not too bad after getting one out of the way. I never even thought about the Guards and making them the Tribe again. I'm gonna do them right now, still in the customize team screen. Glad I read the forums before moving on.

[dowie]

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I just did the Expos and I agree, not too bad after getting one out of the way. I never even thought about the Guards and making them the Tribe again. I'm gonna do them right now, still in the customize team screen. Glad I read the forums before moving on.

Just going to have to deal with Progressive Field's scoreboard saying Guardians.

I couldn't find a good Jacob's Field in the vault to use for my 98 season replay.

Dowie

[dowie]

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If it is for a modern day franchise: for simmed games please set SP stamina to 1 and mgr hook to 10 ........Non-negotiable if you want accurate CG's and the correct # of SP's who throw 200 innings+.

I am still testing these 2 stats (in a sim environment) for 70's, 80's, and 90's classic roster season play.
Little harder to dial in, because the sheer amount of CG's and 200 inning+ SP's.

Also non-negotiable is adding 10 pts to the opposing SP's stamina attribute prior to a user played game and then reverting that SP's stamina back after the game.

It's incredibly obvious that the CPU controlled SP's energy drains way faster than the users. This will help level the playing field.

Dowie

For those that want to do some sim testing for classic season play:

1984 had 632 complete games thrown and 52 pitchers threw 200 innings or more.........1985 was similar.

1998 "only" had 302 complete games thrown and 52 pitchers threw 200 or more innings.

Just looking at those #'s makes me realize just how much the sport has changed.

Dowie

[Fiddy]

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Just going to have to deal with Progressive Field's scoreboard saying Guardians.

I couldn't find a good Jacob's Field in the vault to use for my 98 season replay.

Dowie

I also did a quick logo check for the Devil Rays, only 7 pages and all were terrible. So the Rays it is LOL.

[dowie]

Re: Armor & Sword/RaiderRen’s HOF Clean Screen MLB 23 Simulation Sliders (PS5)

Man, I was so intimidated by custom team branding / making uni's and DL'ing logos.

Once I did one team (as ATG's tutorial played in the background) it became easier and easier.

Not that heavy of a lift and it's worth it!

Besides, it's really just Wash, Mil, Hou, Cle and the 3 expansion teams (AZ, Col, TB) that truly need to be changed. Like Armor, I left the Marlins as is (and have them playing in Pro Player Stadium) for 70's or 80's season play.

The 98 season is even easier, because now it's just Wash and Cle that need to be rebranded.

Dowie

Man, I am in DEEP now!!!!!!

I know there are 4 "fake" teams to deal with in the 84 and 85 roster set (pre-expansion era).

I just can't bring myself to sim any of my user controlled team games. I want every stat at the EOY to be mine.

I've decided to rebrand 3 of the 4 expansion teams (keeping Miami as is) with Nashville Stars, Charlotte Flyers and Portland Beavers.

The logo vault has great logo packs created for these 3 "make believe" teams and I quickly found 30,000 to 40,000 parks (and with the right elevation) in the stadium creator for those 3 cities.

Dowie

[Fiddy]

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I also did a quick logo check for the Devil Rays, only 7 pages and all were terrible. So the Rays it is LOL.

One last post on this and that's it, don't wanna highjack Armors slider thread..

I went ahead and rebranded the Marlins as well for the 98 Roster.. Lessons learned from this first rebranding, make sure the "Main Logo" goes to the lines just before the top and bottom just to match up with current logos etc. Not a big deal, but ain't going back in at this point and starting over after the export. LOL..

Moving on possible to get the 1985 Season rebranded while watching some football.