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  • stlstudios189
    MVP
    • Jan 2009
    • 2649

    #16
    Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

    update I won 6 in a row and then got swept by the Dodgers. now sitting at 13-17 with 74 games to go. It's time I start to put up a . team Avg. .322 ERA 5.22 HR 28 (2nd worst in MLB).
    question #1 how the heck do you steal? I am 5 of 22 on the year
    question #2 Home runs I cant seem to hit them with the power swing so I upped the power slider to 70 or 75 and use the contact swing. Is there a trick? I just want to hit on avg 1 or 2 a game.

    still enjoy the game but, if I fade too far out of the race NCAA football will get more playing time than normal this time of year.
    Gaming hard since 1988

    I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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    • l3ulvl
      Hall Of Fame
      • Dec 2009
      • 17255

      #17
      Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

      Stealing gets easy once you get the hang of it. Press the left trigger two or three times to get your lead, then hold it in. As soon as the pitcher starts his pitching motion let go of the trigger and you'll take off. If you face a pitcher with a slow windup you can steal off him all day. Some pitchers get rid of the ball really fast and I struggle to steal against them even with Austin Jackson.

      The best way for me to hit HRs with the power swing is to go after high fastballs. I use the Tigers and mostly play with contact swing except for Cabrera, depending on the game situation. I hit into a lot of double plays so with less than 2 outs and a runner on first, if I have a hitter with ANY power I'll try the power swing (while holding the left stick up to influence fly ball), until I get 2 strikes. Hope this helps!
      Wolverines Wings Same Old Lions Tigers Pistons Erika Christensen

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      • JayhawkerStL
        Banned
        • Apr 2004
        • 3644

        #18
        Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

        I get more realistic power with the slider bumped to 90-100. I then use the power swing only on 2-0 and 3-1 counts. What;;s nice about restricting it's use is that it encourages me to work the count.

        And the key really is to lay off the low pitches. If you are trying to work the count, it becomes much easier to take those strikes. Because you are forcing the pitcher to come to you.

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        • rudyjuly2
          Cade Cunningham
          • Aug 2002
          • 14816

          #19
          Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

          There is just too big a difference between the contact and power swing. They need to fix this for 2K11 imo.

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          • JayhawkerStL
            Banned
            • Apr 2004
            • 3644

            #20
            Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

            Originally posted by rudyjuly2
            There is just too big a difference between the contact and power swing. They need to fix this for 2K11 imo.
            Actually, I'd prefer get rid of the power swing altogether. But I've found that in it's present form, it's pretty useful. You take a pretty big hit in terms of contact when you use the power swing, as you should. But if you are ahead in the count, that is not a bad risk.

            What I've found is that with the power up to 90, I still get the occasional HR from guys that will hit 5-10 a year. And guys like Pujols and Holliday get their fair share. But more importantly, by using the contact swing most of the time, I get a fair amount of hits, including doubles.

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            • jack1535
              MVP
              • Mar 2010
              • 1789

              #21
              Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

              I have the same problem I'm 16-28 with the Mets. Im first in Batting Average Hits and Stolen bases. But my bullpen is horrible. All of my relivers have ERA'S over 5.00.
              Buffalo Bills
              Buffalo Sabres

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              • onlybygrace
                MVP
                • Jan 2009
                • 3784

                #22
                Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                I'm fairing pretty well with the Cards...I'm 14-11

                However, while the team is 2nd in the NL in batting average and my team ERA is around 4.00, my bullpen is also horrible. I signed Pedro Martinez to come in and pitch out of the pen and its helped a bit but man oh man is my bullpen an adventure.

                After April (I play every game), Pujols has hit 13 homeruns and driven in 33 while his average is hovering around .400...

                so I edited his power down from 99 to 92.

                I really love this game though. The presentation, especially once you get into the 2nd month of the season is really fantastic.

                I like how most of my team is hitting in the .250-.300 range while Pujols and Holliday are still around .400 after 25 games. Also, I really like that the dominant starters (Wainwright, Carpenter, Garcia) really shutdown the opponents while pitchers rated in the the 60s and 70s really have a hard time.

                Most of my bullpen has ERA's over 5.00 as well.

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                • stlstudios189
                  MVP
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 2649

                  #23
                  Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                  sitting at 16-18 now as Cleveland heads to town in 1st place at 18-16. this is a 2 game series. Oliver (0-3 11.64 ERA) and Verlander (2-3 4.15 ERA) start for me. I was winning last night against Oakland 5-1 in the 9th. Joel Z struggled again for me and allowed 5 runs while getting 1 out his ERA on the season is now 13.44!!! The inning didn't get any better as I allowed 10 runs, final score 11-5.
                  Gaming hard since 1988

                  I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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                  • l3ulvl
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 17255

                    #24
                    Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                    Hey stl I have been changing the way I handle my pitching staff lately and thought I might pass it along. Any time any of my pitchers get in trouble I bring in the skipper for a mound visit. Affecting composure is huge, a lot of times I give up a couple hits, go to the mound visit, and immediately induce a double play.

                    Max Scherzer and Armando Gallaraga were AWFUL for me this season until I started doing mound visits. A good idea as a backup plan is to warm up a pitcher before selecting the visit, so just in case the current guy struggles the player warming up will be closer to ready.
                    Wolverines Wings Same Old Lions Tigers Pistons Erika Christensen

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                    • tril
                      MVP
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 2914

                      #25
                      Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                      Originally posted by l3ulvl
                      Hey stl I have been changing the way I handle my pitching staff lately and thought I might pass it along. Any time any of my pitchers get in trouble I bring in the skipper for a mound visit. Affecting composure is huge, a lot of times I give up a couple hits, go to the mound visit, and immediately induce a double play.

                      Max Scherzer and Armando Gallaraga were AWFUL for me this season until I started doing mound visits. A good idea as a backup plan is to warm up a pitcher before selecting the visit, so just in case the current guy struggles the player warming up will be closer to ready.
                      yeah that's what sucks about this game. that mound visit double play, next guy out seems to be hard coded into the game.
                      would reducing or increasing composure affect this aspect of the game?

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                      • stlstudios189
                        MVP
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 2649

                        #26
                        Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                        I have been doing more mound visits but, once trouble starts it's hard to stop. sitting 18-19 now and tied for 2nd place. I am 11-4 in my last 15 games
                        Gaming hard since 1988

                        I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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                        • onlybygrace
                          MVP
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 3784

                          #27
                          Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                          Originally posted by stlstudios189
                          I have been doing more mound visits but, once trouble starts it's hard to stop. sitting 18-19 now and tied for 2nd place. I am 11-4 in my last 15 games
                          You're turning it around though...

                          I'm 16-11, haven't lost more than two in a row all season...currently on a 4 game winning streak.

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                          • Alai
                            Rookie
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 382

                            #28
                            Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                            I'm 45-56 as Mariners and think I'm doing pretty well?

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                            • stlstudios189
                              MVP
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 2649

                              #29
                              Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                              the variety is amazing in this game. I win 2-1 I lose 2-1 I win 9-7, I lose 9-2 I love it. 19-19 1/2 game out of 1st place as I head to Chicago for 2 games
                              Gaming hard since 1988

                              I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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                              • onlybygrace
                                MVP
                                • Jan 2009
                                • 3784

                                #30
                                Re: Can't seem to figure out why I suck?!

                                Originally posted by stlstudios189
                                the variety is amazing in this game. I win 2-1 I lose 2-1 I win 9-7, I lose 9-2 I love it. 19-19 1/2 game out of 1st place as I head to Chicago for 2 games
                                I agree. Really makes the game addicting. This and NHL 10 and 11 are probably all I'll play over the next year or so.

                                I've already decided I'm not going to get MLB 2K11 till I finish this Cardinals season I'm playing...even if it takes me two years or more.

                                I'm just that into it.

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