Here's what I've settled on guys. These play about perfect as it's going to get for me. Thanks goes out to Nnng and X-Cell. Without their hard work, these variations wouldn't be possible.
My House Rules for Batting:
-Can only use power swing when the AI throws a meat pitch at anytime (Even 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 counts). That's the only time I allow myself to press up on the swing stick. The rest of the time it must be pull and release tactic.
- Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it's a meat pitch or a 3-0 count that isn't a meat pitch. I've had 2 so far that the CPU didn't throw down the gut on 3-0, it is rare though. This works the pitcher's pitch total. I had Rich Harden of the A's throw 102 pitches last night in 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 loss, and Kenny Rogers throw 108 today in 8 1/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Tigers.
My House Rules for Pitching:
Starters can go as long as they want unless they give up either of the following:
-5 earned runs and I trail by more than 2 runs after the inning is over.
-10 hits
-tied or losing after 7th inning
-30% fatigue(must conclude batter then pull)
-after one of the above, I must take him out at least at the end of that inning and bring in a reliever either at that moment or the beginning of the next inning.
Relievers can go a maximum of 3 innings for long relievers and 2 innings for middle, setups and closers, or one of the following:
-3 earned runs or 6 hits for long relievers
-2 earned runs or 5 hits for middle, setups, and closers
-after one of the above, I must take him out at least at the end of the inning and bring in a new pitcher. Make sure you have another pitcher warming up.
Control Settings:
Batting Camera: Classic
Zoom: 0
Pitching Camera: Behind Pitcher
Pitching Interface: Zone 1
Pitchpoint: Breakpoint
Batting Interface: Swing Stick
Batter's Eye: Off
Batter's Eye Feedback: Off
Vibration: Off
Auto Round Bases: On
Assisted Baserunning: Off
Smart Throw: Off
Auto-Reselet Fielder: Off
Hold Runners: Smart Hold
Catcher's Suggestions: Off
In Game Tips: Off
Game Settings:
Gameplay:
Inside Edge: Off
Catcher Cam: Off
Arguments: On
Ball Indicator: Dynamic
Auto Dive Back: On
Fielder Speed Boost: Off
Broken Bat Frequency: Sometimes
In-Game Help: Off
Game Setup:
Length of Game: 9
Designated Hitter: AL Hosting
Ejections: On
Injuries: On for exhibition, Off for Season/Franchise
Pitcher Fatigue: On
Active Bullpen: On
Inside Edge Reminder: Off
Presentation:
Action Replay Frequency: Sometimes
Inning Highlights: On
Player Highlights: Off
Cutscenes: On
Strike Zone: Off
Pitch Break Notification: On
Topline Dropdowns: On
Score Ticker: On
Difficulty Sliders:
Batter Contact: 0 or 5 for teams ranked 1-15 in batting (your preference) ; 10 for teams ranked 16-30.
Batter Power: 10
Batter Influence: 20
Power Swing: 0
Step Influence: 100
Pitcher Difficulty: 100
Bunt Assistance: 25
Bunt for Hit: 15
Baserunner Speed: 100
Runner Steal Success: 55
Infielder Errors: 70
Outfielder Errors: 75
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 45
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Reaction Speed: 20
Outfielder Reaction Speed: 35
Speed Burst Length: 0
Speed Burst Power: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Pitcher Fatigue: 35
Pitcher Interface Speed: 100
Injuries: 50 for exhibition, 0 for season mode(or just turn injuries off)
Pitch Speed: 100
A.I. General Options
Infielder Errors: 70
Outfielder Errors: 75
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 45
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Throwing Aggression: 65
Hit and Run: 100
Sacrifice Bunt: 60
Squeeze Bunt: 35
Runner Aggression: 60
Steal Success: 55
Steal Second: 60
Steal Third: 30
Steal Home: 0
Diveback: 100
A.I. Batting Options
AI Batters use Inside Edge:ON
Take strike overall-100 - computer takes more, but will still hack at pitches in the zone low counts
Take strike ahead-60
Take strike behind-50
Take ball overall-100 - computer takes more, but will still hack at pitches in the zone on low counts
Take ball ahead-70
Take ball behind-75
Skill: 100
Contact: 45*****
Power: 50
Bunt for Hit: 40
Pitcher Difficulty: 0
Pitcher Effectiveness Mod: 100
AI Pitching Options
Pitchers use Inside Edge: ON
Corner: 85
Change Speed: 100
Throw Strike Overall: 40
Throw Strike Ahead: 40
Throw Strike Behind: 55
Pitcher Fatigue: 40
Pickoff: 20
Pitchout: 55
Meat Pitch: 0*****
Baltimore Orioles Season Setup:
Season Length: 162 games
Difficulty: Custom (see above post)
Dynamic Difficulty: Off
Hot and Cold Teams: Off
Rain Delays: On
Fantasy Draft: Off
CPU Trading: Off
CPU Trade Proposals: Off
Force Trades: Off
Trade Deadline: Off
Injuries: Off
Hitter Fatigue: On
Playoff Format: 5-7-7
Injury Management: Never
Lineup Management: Off
Pitching Rotation Management: Off
Auto Minors Management: Off
Inside Edge Prompt: Off
My House Rules for Batting:
-Can only use power swing when the AI throws a meat pitch at anytime (Even 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 counts). That's the only time I allow myself to press up on the swing stick. The rest of the time it must be pull and release tactic.
- Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it's a meat pitch or a 3-0 count that isn't a meat pitch. I've had 2 so far that the CPU didn't throw down the gut on 3-0, it is rare though. This works the pitcher's pitch total. I had Rich Harden of the A's throw 102 pitches last night in 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 loss, and Kenny Rogers throw 108 today in 8 1/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Tigers.
My House Rules for Pitching:
Starters can go as long as they want unless they give up either of the following:
-5 earned runs and I trail by more than 2 runs after the inning is over.
-10 hits
-tied or losing after 7th inning
-30% fatigue(must conclude batter then pull)
-after one of the above, I must take him out at least at the end of that inning and bring in a reliever either at that moment or the beginning of the next inning.
Relievers can go a maximum of 3 innings for long relievers and 2 innings for middle, setups and closers, or one of the following:
-3 earned runs or 6 hits for long relievers
-2 earned runs or 5 hits for middle, setups, and closers
-after one of the above, I must take him out at least at the end of the inning and bring in a new pitcher. Make sure you have another pitcher warming up.
Control Settings:
Batting Camera: Classic
Zoom: 0
Pitching Camera: Behind Pitcher
Pitching Interface: Zone 1
Pitchpoint: Breakpoint
Batting Interface: Swing Stick
Batter's Eye: Off
Batter's Eye Feedback: Off
Vibration: Off
Auto Round Bases: On
Assisted Baserunning: Off
Smart Throw: Off
Auto-Reselet Fielder: Off
Hold Runners: Smart Hold
Catcher's Suggestions: Off
In Game Tips: Off
Game Settings:
Gameplay:
Inside Edge: Off
Catcher Cam: Off
Arguments: On
Ball Indicator: Dynamic
Auto Dive Back: On
Fielder Speed Boost: Off
Broken Bat Frequency: Sometimes
In-Game Help: Off
Game Setup:
Length of Game: 9
Designated Hitter: AL Hosting
Ejections: On
Injuries: On for exhibition, Off for Season/Franchise
Pitcher Fatigue: On
Active Bullpen: On
Inside Edge Reminder: Off
Presentation:
Action Replay Frequency: Sometimes
Inning Highlights: On
Player Highlights: Off
Cutscenes: On
Strike Zone: Off
Pitch Break Notification: On
Topline Dropdowns: On
Score Ticker: On
Difficulty Sliders:
Batter Contact: 0 or 5 for teams ranked 1-15 in batting (your preference) ; 10 for teams ranked 16-30.
Batter Power: 10
Batter Influence: 20
Power Swing: 0
Step Influence: 100
Pitcher Difficulty: 100
Bunt Assistance: 25
Bunt for Hit: 15
Baserunner Speed: 100
Runner Steal Success: 55
Infielder Errors: 70
Outfielder Errors: 75
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 45
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Reaction Speed: 20
Outfielder Reaction Speed: 35
Speed Burst Length: 0
Speed Burst Power: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Pitcher Fatigue: 35
Pitcher Interface Speed: 100
Injuries: 50 for exhibition, 0 for season mode(or just turn injuries off)
Pitch Speed: 100
A.I. General Options
Infielder Errors: 70
Outfielder Errors: 75
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 45
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Throwing Aggression: 65
Hit and Run: 100
Sacrifice Bunt: 60
Squeeze Bunt: 35
Runner Aggression: 60
Steal Success: 55
Steal Second: 60
Steal Third: 30
Steal Home: 0
Diveback: 100
A.I. Batting Options
AI Batters use Inside Edge:ON
Take strike overall-100 - computer takes more, but will still hack at pitches in the zone low counts
Take strike ahead-60
Take strike behind-50
Take ball overall-100 - computer takes more, but will still hack at pitches in the zone on low counts
Take ball ahead-70
Take ball behind-75
Skill: 100
Contact: 45*****
Power: 50
Bunt for Hit: 40
Pitcher Difficulty: 0
Pitcher Effectiveness Mod: 100
AI Pitching Options
Pitchers use Inside Edge: ON
Corner: 85
Change Speed: 100
Throw Strike Overall: 40
Throw Strike Ahead: 40
Throw Strike Behind: 55
Pitcher Fatigue: 40
Pickoff: 20
Pitchout: 55
Meat Pitch: 0*****
Baltimore Orioles Season Setup:
Season Length: 162 games
Difficulty: Custom (see above post)
Dynamic Difficulty: Off
Hot and Cold Teams: Off
Rain Delays: On
Fantasy Draft: Off
CPU Trading: Off
CPU Trade Proposals: Off
Force Trades: Off
Trade Deadline: Off
Injuries: Off
Hitter Fatigue: On
Playoff Format: 5-7-7
Injury Management: Never
Lineup Management: Off
Pitching Rotation Management: Off
Auto Minors Management: Off
Inside Edge Prompt: Off
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