Re: HH's tweaked sliders.
I think these are my best effort, I have had some really amazing games and everything feels like baseball if you play by the house rules below, I jacked up the take ball/strike sliders for the AI, this should drive up your starters pitch counts into the upper 90's lower 100's if you get to pitch into the later innings. I was cautious about this, but watched a real game the other night and Daniel Cabrera pitched 116 pitches before being pulled in the 7th. Any feedback would be great. Just play at least one whole series before feedback and try to use the house rules as much as possible to your liking.
My House Rules for Batting: (Swing Stick)
Rule 1 - Can only use power swing when you correctly guess the batter's eye. 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.
Rule 2 - Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it's a meat pitch as stated above. I've had 2 so far that the CPU didn't throw down the gut on 3-0, it is rare though, then I do not swing. This works the pitcher's pitch total.
My House Rules for Pitching: (Zone 1)
Rule 1 - I now use a deck of cards to determine my every pitch. Sounds crazy, but adds various situations to the game. Ex: I have 4 pitches available in a clockwise position, (fastball, slider, change up, and curve) an ace, 5, 9, or King would culminate in a fastball, a 2, 6, 10, or Joker would culminate in the slider and so on. I know it's cheesy, but I do this now to keep me from throwing the same pitch all the time in certain situations. I also flip another card for location purposes. See chart below.
JQK (Jack, Queen, King) (only two of each in deck)
1-2 (1,6 -- 2,7)
345 (3,8 4,9 5,10)
Rule 2 - I do not throw any pitches that start down the middle and each pitch must begin on some point of catchers glove.
Rule 3 - only one pickoff attempt per at bat, I've actually gotten a couple with dive back at 100.
Rule 4 - Starters can go as long as they want unless either of the following occurs:
Rule 4b - 5 earned runs (not total runs) and I trail by 2 or more runs at the time my pitcher gives up the 5th earned run. If not losing by 2 or more runs, can continue until that point is reached or the following below:
Rule 4c - given up a total of 10 hits in the 5th inning or less, 9 hits with 2 guys on base in the 6th inning and and beyond. Other words, if you give up 9 hits into the 5th, you can remain in the game until you give up the 10th hit that inning or beyond, or if you are in the 6th and have given up 9 hits and 2 guys reach in any way. This will help with getting the bullpen into the game at full strength and not give up that BS inning every game with your starter getting fatigued in later innings.
Rule 4d - winning by one run, tied or losing after 7th inning
Rule 4e - winning after 8 innings and lead by 2 or 3 runs, if winning by more than 3, starter can go on until that point is reached or the game is complete.
Rule 4f - 25% stamina (pull at conclusion of at bat and must be winning by only one run, tied or losing at that time)
Rule 4g - after one of the above, I must take him out at the end of that at bat and bring in a reliever.
Rule 5 - Relievers can go a maximum of 4 innings for long relievers, 3 innings for middle, and 2 innings setups and closers, or one of the following:
Rule 5b - 3 earned runs or 5 hits for long relief pitchers, and 2 earned runs or 5 hits for middle, setups and closers.
Rule 5c - 25% stamina
Rule 5d - after one of the above, the player must be removed at that moment and I must bring in a new pitcher. Make sure you have another pitcher warming up.
Rule 5e - setup man/closer automatically enters in 8th if winning by only 1 run, and setup man/closer automatically enters in 9th if winning by 3 runs or less (use who you want according to your preference because of pitching back to back games and low stamina.
My House Rules For Base Running:
Rule 1 - only one extra step lead for baserunners. Click L2 button one time after AI sets the baserunner for you. If the AI pitcher throws to the base you lead from, you lose that extra step for the remainder at bat. Use it wisely.
Rule 2 - Can steal as much as you want, until you get caught stealing, then you can not steal for the remainder of the game unless the game goes extra innings. Then rule resets beginning with 10th inning.
Control Settings:
Batting Camera: Classic
Zoom: 0
Pitching Camera: Behind Pitcher
Pitching Interface: Zone 1
Pitchpoint: Breakpoint
Batting Interface: Swing Stick
Batter's Eye: On
Batter's Eye Feedback: Off
Vibration: Off
Auto Round Bases: On
Assisted Baserunning: Off
Smart Throw: Off
Auto-Reselet Fielder: On
Hold Runners: Smart Hold
Catcher's Suggestions: Off
In Game Tips: Off
Game Settings:
Gameplay:
Inside Edge: Off
Catcher Cam: Off
Arguments: Off
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: Off
Injuries: Off
Pitcher Fatigue: On
Active Bullpen: On
Inside Edge Reminder: Off
Presentation:
Action Replay Frequency: Sometimes
Inning Highlights: Off
Player Highlights: Off
Cutscenes: On
Strike Zone: Off
Pitch Break Notification: On
Topline Dropdowns: On
Score Ticker: On
Keep Fielder In View: On
Ball Trail: On
Challenge Notification: On
HR Inning Notification: On
Player Icon: None
Batter Contact: 25
Batter Power: 5
Batter Influence: 30
Power Swing: 0
Step Influence: 5
Pitcher Difficulty: 100
Bunt Assistance: 25
Bunt for Hit: 15
Baserunner Speed: 100
Runner Steal Success: 65
Infielder Errors: 80
Outfielder Errors: 80
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 50
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Reaction Speed: 10
Outfielder Reaction Speed: 25
Speed Burst Length: 0
Speed Burst Power: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Pitcher Fatigue: 35
Pitcher Interface Speed: 100
Injuries: 0
Pitch Speed: 65
A.I. General Options
Infielder Errors: 80
Outfielder Errors: 80
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 50
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: 65
Steal Second: 60
Steal Third: 30
Steal Home: 0
Diveback: 100
A.I. Batting Options
AI Batters use Inside Edge:ON
Take strike overall-90
Take strike ahead-95
Take strike behind-75
Take ball overall-90
Take ball ahead-80
Take ball behind-90
Skill: 100
AI Contact: 55
AI Power: 50
Bunt for Hit: 40
Pitcher Difficulty: 0
Pitcher Effectiveness Mod: 100
AI Pitching Options
Pitchers use Inside Edge: ON
Corner: 25
Change Speed: 100
Throw Strike Overall: 40
Throw Strike Ahead: 40
Throw Strike Behind: 50
Pitcher Fatigue: 45
Pickoff: 10
Pitchout: 55
Meat Pitch: 0
I think these are my best effort, I have had some really amazing games and everything feels like baseball if you play by the house rules below, I jacked up the take ball/strike sliders for the AI, this should drive up your starters pitch counts into the upper 90's lower 100's if you get to pitch into the later innings. I was cautious about this, but watched a real game the other night and Daniel Cabrera pitched 116 pitches before being pulled in the 7th. Any feedback would be great. Just play at least one whole series before feedback and try to use the house rules as much as possible to your liking.
My House Rules for Batting: (Swing Stick)
Rule 1 - Can only use power swing when you correctly guess the batter's eye. 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.
Rule 2 - Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it's a meat pitch as stated above. I've had 2 so far that the CPU didn't throw down the gut on 3-0, it is rare though, then I do not swing. This works the pitcher's pitch total.
My House Rules for Pitching: (Zone 1)
Rule 1 - I now use a deck of cards to determine my every pitch. Sounds crazy, but adds various situations to the game. Ex: I have 4 pitches available in a clockwise position, (fastball, slider, change up, and curve) an ace, 5, 9, or King would culminate in a fastball, a 2, 6, 10, or Joker would culminate in the slider and so on. I know it's cheesy, but I do this now to keep me from throwing the same pitch all the time in certain situations. I also flip another card for location purposes. See chart below.
JQK (Jack, Queen, King) (only two of each in deck)
1-2 (1,6 -- 2,7)
345 (3,8 4,9 5,10)
Rule 2 - I do not throw any pitches that start down the middle and each pitch must begin on some point of catchers glove.
Rule 3 - only one pickoff attempt per at bat, I've actually gotten a couple with dive back at 100.
Rule 4 - Starters can go as long as they want unless either of the following occurs:
Rule 4b - 5 earned runs (not total runs) and I trail by 2 or more runs at the time my pitcher gives up the 5th earned run. If not losing by 2 or more runs, can continue until that point is reached or the following below:
Rule 4c - given up a total of 10 hits in the 5th inning or less, 9 hits with 2 guys on base in the 6th inning and and beyond. Other words, if you give up 9 hits into the 5th, you can remain in the game until you give up the 10th hit that inning or beyond, or if you are in the 6th and have given up 9 hits and 2 guys reach in any way. This will help with getting the bullpen into the game at full strength and not give up that BS inning every game with your starter getting fatigued in later innings.
Rule 4d - winning by one run, tied or losing after 7th inning
Rule 4e - winning after 8 innings and lead by 2 or 3 runs, if winning by more than 3, starter can go on until that point is reached or the game is complete.
Rule 4f - 25% stamina (pull at conclusion of at bat and must be winning by only one run, tied or losing at that time)
Rule 4g - after one of the above, I must take him out at the end of that at bat and bring in a reliever.
Rule 5 - Relievers can go a maximum of 4 innings for long relievers, 3 innings for middle, and 2 innings setups and closers, or one of the following:
Rule 5b - 3 earned runs or 5 hits for long relief pitchers, and 2 earned runs or 5 hits for middle, setups and closers.
Rule 5c - 25% stamina
Rule 5d - after one of the above, the player must be removed at that moment and I must bring in a new pitcher. Make sure you have another pitcher warming up.
Rule 5e - setup man/closer automatically enters in 8th if winning by only 1 run, and setup man/closer automatically enters in 9th if winning by 3 runs or less (use who you want according to your preference because of pitching back to back games and low stamina.
My House Rules For Base Running:
Rule 1 - only one extra step lead for baserunners. Click L2 button one time after AI sets the baserunner for you. If the AI pitcher throws to the base you lead from, you lose that extra step for the remainder at bat. Use it wisely.
Rule 2 - Can steal as much as you want, until you get caught stealing, then you can not steal for the remainder of the game unless the game goes extra innings. Then rule resets beginning with 10th inning.
Control Settings:
Batting Camera: Classic
Zoom: 0
Pitching Camera: Behind Pitcher
Pitching Interface: Zone 1
Pitchpoint: Breakpoint
Batting Interface: Swing Stick
Batter's Eye: On
Batter's Eye Feedback: Off
Vibration: Off
Auto Round Bases: On
Assisted Baserunning: Off
Smart Throw: Off
Auto-Reselet Fielder: On
Hold Runners: Smart Hold
Catcher's Suggestions: Off
In Game Tips: Off
Game Settings:
Gameplay:
Inside Edge: Off
Catcher Cam: Off
Arguments: Off
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: Off
Injuries: Off
Pitcher Fatigue: On
Active Bullpen: On
Inside Edge Reminder: Off
Presentation:
Action Replay Frequency: Sometimes
Inning Highlights: Off
Player Highlights: Off
Cutscenes: On
Strike Zone: Off
Pitch Break Notification: On
Topline Dropdowns: On
Score Ticker: On
Keep Fielder In View: On
Ball Trail: On
Challenge Notification: On
HR Inning Notification: On
Player Icon: None
Batter Contact: 25
Batter Power: 5
Batter Influence: 30
Power Swing: 0
Step Influence: 5
Pitcher Difficulty: 100
Bunt Assistance: 25
Bunt for Hit: 15
Baserunner Speed: 100
Runner Steal Success: 65
Infielder Errors: 80
Outfielder Errors: 80
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 50
Catcher Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Throw Speed: 0
Outfielder Throw Speed: 0
Infielder Reaction Speed: 10
Outfielder Reaction Speed: 25
Speed Burst Length: 0
Speed Burst Power: 0
Fielder Aggression: 0
Pitcher Fatigue: 35
Pitcher Interface Speed: 100
Injuries: 0
Pitch Speed: 65
A.I. General Options
Infielder Errors: 80
Outfielder Errors: 80
Infielder Speed: 20
Outfielder Speed: 50
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: 65
Steal Second: 60
Steal Third: 30
Steal Home: 0
Diveback: 100
A.I. Batting Options
AI Batters use Inside Edge:ON
Take strike overall-90
Take strike ahead-95
Take strike behind-75
Take ball overall-90
Take ball ahead-80
Take ball behind-90
Skill: 100
AI Contact: 55
AI Power: 50
Bunt for Hit: 40
Pitcher Difficulty: 0
Pitcher Effectiveness Mod: 100
AI Pitching Options
Pitchers use Inside Edge: ON
Corner: 25
Change Speed: 100
Throw Strike Overall: 40
Throw Strike Ahead: 40
Throw Strike Behind: 50
Pitcher Fatigue: 45
Pickoff: 10
Pitchout: 55
Meat Pitch: 0
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