"OS & BFJ" Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

[bigfnjoe96]

Alright, I was gonna wait until 2k put out the ONLINE PDF Manual for the game to get a better sense of how the NEW Sliders affect the game & how do they interact with each other but found-out from Ron @ 2k yesterday that he doesn't think they are gonna put out a PDF Manual for this game. WTH...

I pm'd Simballer & he's not sure either as he has moved back to the NBA Series. I've had the game since Friday & have basically played it non-stop. I think the set I've used for the last 2 days have resulted in some really great games.

People have been asking & messaging me about sliders, so here are a "Spring Training" Set for people to use. Hopefully 2K will put out an Online PDF Manual with descriptions of how the sliders affect game play. Once that happens I will either update this thread or create a whole new thread..

Of course feedback is always a plus... I will update this post with my Presentation Sliders & my Camera Settings once I get home from work... I also will upload these to 2k share when I get home also

ENJOY... in my worst umpire's voice *PLAY BALL*

FYI: Please begin to set these from the Legend Setting & use the Inside Edge Feature when Pitching

OS & BFJ MLB 2K9 Opening Day (PATCH #2) Sliders

* means the slider # has changed *

Game Settings

Injuries- OFF (Saw to many injuries from sliding)
Pitcher Fatigue- 45*
Hold Runners- Smart Hold
DH- AL Hosted
Catcher Suggestion- User Preference *
Presentation Settings

Commentary- 100
PA Volume- 40
Sound Effects- 30(helps with the Bat Sound)
Crowd Vol- 90
Umpire Vol- 100
Music Vol- 75/100
Custom Music- 75/100
Action Replay- Often
Hurry Up Baseball- OFF
Strike Zone Window- Preference
Inside Edge K-ZONE- Preference
Ball Trail- Preference
Dynamic Landing Indicator-Preference
Vibration- ON (This needs to be ON due to the NEW Stealing Mechanic)

User Settings - Batting

Batting Success-60*
Batting Contact- 10*
Batting Power- 90*
Pitcher Handedness Influence- 100
Inside Edge Batting Zone Influence- 100
Batting Pitch Influence- 75
Batter's Eye Influence- User Preference
Hit Direction Influence- 75*
Bunt Contact- 50
Bunt Success- 50

CPU Settings - Batting

AI Batting Success- 50*
AI Batting Contact- 20
AI Batting Power- 80
AI Pitcher Handedness Influence- 100
AI Inside Edge Batting Zone Influence- 100
AI Batting Pitch Influence- 75
AI Bunt Contact- 75
AI Bunt Success- 50

User Settings - Pitching

Pitch Meter Speed- 75*
Pitch Speed- 80
Gesture Recognition- 60*
Hold Timing Influence- 40*
Release Timing Influence- 75
Pitch Rating Influence- 100*
Pitch Break Influence- 100*
Pitcher Composure Influence- 50*

CPU Settings - Pitching

AI Pitch Success- 60
AI Pitch Selection Tendency- 100
AI Strike Zone Tendency- 25*
AI Pitch Zone Tendency- 75*
AI Pitcher Composure Influence- 90*

User Settings - Fielding

Fielding Errors- 0
Throw Meter Influence- 75
Fielder Speed- 60*

CPU Settings - Fielding

AI Fielding Errors- 20
AI Fielder Speed- 60*

User Settings - Running

Base Runner Speed- 65
Pickoff Success- 25
Catcher Throw-Out Success- 40*

CPU Settings - Running

AI Hit'n'Run Tendency- 85
AI Sacrifice Bunt Tendency- 75
AI Squeeze Tendency- 50
AI Base Running Aggression- 70
AI Steal Aggression- 65
AI Steal Success- 55

OS/BFJ HYBRID ALL STAR BREAK SLIDERS

This set is basically an average off all the sliders for both Human & CPU. These should be set from the Custom Setting ENJOY....

Game Settings
Injuries- OFF (Saw to many injuries from sliding)
Pitcher Fatigue- 45*
Hold Runners- Smart Hold
DH- AL Hosted
Catcher Suggestion- User Preference
Batting
User Settings - Batting
Batting Success-50
Batting Contact- 50
Batting Power- 75
Pitcher Handedness Influence- 100
Inside Edge Batting Zone Influence- 100
Batting Pitch Influence- 65
Batter's Eye Influence- 35
Hit Direction Influence- 50
Zone Hitting Influence- 70
Bunt Contact- 50
Bunt Success- 50

CPU Settings - Batting
AI Batting Success- 40
AI Batting Contact- 60
AI Batting Power- 100
AI Pitcher Handedness Influence- 100
AI Inside Edge Batting Zone Influence- 100
AI Batting Pitch Influence- 75
AI Bunt Contact- 75
AI Bunt Success- 50

User Settings - Pitching
Pitch Meter Speed- 70
Pitch Speed- 80
Gesture Recognition- 40
Hold Timing Influence- 60
Release Timing Influence- 60
Pitch Rating Influence- 100
Pitch Break Influence- 85
Pitcher Composure Influence- 65

CPU Settings - Pitching
AI Pitch Success- 75
AI Pitch Selection Tendency- 100
AI Strike Zone Tendency- 0
AI Pitch Zone Tendency- 35
AI Pitcher Composure Influence- 80

User Settings - Fielding
Fielding Errors- 0
Throw Meter Influence- 65
Fielder Speed- 50

CPU Settings - Fielding
AI Fielding Errors- 30
AI Fielder Speed- 50

User Settings - Running
Base Runner Speed- 65
Pickoff Success- 35
Catcher Throw-Out Success- 40

CPU Settings - Running
AI Hit'n'Run Tendency- 65
AI Sacrifice Bunt Tendency- 60
AI Squeeze Tendency- 50
AI Base Running Aggression- 65
AI Steal Aggression- 40
AI Steal Success- 40 <!-- / message -->

[jeffy777]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Thank you Joe! Looking forward to trying these

Ron said he was going to try to get the devs to post some slider explanations on the forum, so let's hope so.

[Helios12787]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

I think a good place to start (as far as the 2k9 community is concerned) is a little bit of discussion on why we are changing each slider. If there isn't a PDF released it's gonna be up to us to provide feedback on every slider we change to see what it does.

My first game (just finished Braves v Reds) was a 1-0 nail biter until the 7th inning when i got 3 runs (1 being a solo shot by McCann). Main problems I saw were:

A) Kelly Johnson (2B) made a play on a grounder that was about where the shortstop would be set up for a double play situation.

Haven't looked at the sliders yet but from what I've heard it is all in the player stats this year as far as fielding anticipation/range correct?

B) Outfielders have a range that is a bit over what it would be in real life. That will need a bit of adjustment to get a few more gap shots in.

So, I'm gonna try out these sliders and I'll post back with some more impressions on anything I see different.

[amarks05]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Starting a game right now. Will report back.

The only thing is that Unlocking trading cards is now disabled with these sliders. Small sacrifice i guess

[amarks05]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

I must say, very good game. Their pitching was not as easy to hit (which it usually is). I lost 1-0 but did manage 9 hits. I just didnt capitalize on my opportunites. Lot of double plays and diving catches by the computer. the computer actaully didnt hit any HRs which was very nice. They also swung a lot as usual, but did miss more.

So, detailed analysis.

Padres vs Cards (me)
Peavy vs Wainwright

Computer (pads) 1R 4H 0E
Me (Cards) 0R 9H 2E

Peavy 9 IP 2 Ks (68 pitches)
Wainwright 7 ip 3 ks. (rest of team 0ks) 63 pitches for the total game

1 of the 2 errors i had was bogus. One of those plays where the 1b player's foot comes off the bag early on a good throw.

all 4 of their hits were singles. 7 on mine were singles and 2 were doubles.

Everything really did look good though. I think the only way to adjust the aggressiveness of the computer is with a patch. And hopefully that happens

[Helios12787]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Game 2: Braves(me) vs. Cubs(CPU)

Won't go into specific stats just give kind of a recap cause I wanna keep playing.

Went up 2-0 by the 5th inning with 2 sac fly RBI's. Cubs tied it up on a Soriano 2-run shot. I went up 4-2 on a triple by Gregor Blanco in the 7th (scored 2).

Brought in Rafael Soriano, which just like real life, decided to give up a couple of runs before getting out of the jam (I should of pulled em after the first 2 hits).

Game went into extra innings; Manny Acosta pitched 3 LIGHTS OUT innings with 4K's 0ER and only 1 hit. Bottom of the 12th: Chipper Jones leading off smacks a walk-off solo homerun on a hanging curve.

Total hit count was 15 for each team. 4K's total against me and 6K's total for me.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Alright, I'm home from work. Will jump-on after dinner. As for the Hitting Sliders I was going off the top of my head as I was @ work. I will check them & make the proper adjustments As I think I may be off in my numbers. I also will post Game Settings also. This is where the fatigue slider is @.

Also I would suggest people use the IE Feature when pitching as it is very good this year...

[Ferrari997]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Are you going to put these on 2k share so I dont have to input them manually?

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Are you going to put these on 2k share so I dont have to input them manually?

They will go on 2K Share. I just to double check a couple of things on my end..

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

OK, I have updated my 1st post with info for:

Game Settings
Presentation Settings
Hitting Sliders

Having a hard-time finding the 2k share feature.. Any help would be appreciated

[Helios12787]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

I'm seeing an average of 8-12 hits per game on both sides with the original hit sliders. What was the intent of the changes you made (ie. increasing cpu's batting difficult cause you were seeing too few hits/runs or what?).

I also like the pitcher fatigue change. I think 65 is gonna be perfect looking at what the default was giving me.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

I'm seeing an average of 8-12 hits per game on both sides with the original hit sliders. What was the intent of the changes you made (ie. increasing cpu's batting difficult cause you were seeing too few hits/runs or what?).

I also like the pitcher fatigue change. I think 65 is gonna be perfect looking at what the default was giving me.

The change was due to the 1st # I posted was off the top of my head. When I got home, the # were what they are now.

[Helios12787]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

K I'll try the new set and see what happens. Though I will tell you I was getting some pretty good hit variation/numbers with the original set.

I'd laugh if you stumbled on a good set of sliders on messing up what you remembered the sliders to be .

Welp back to the game

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

K I'll try the new set and see what happens. Though I will tell you I was getting some pretty good hit variation/numbers with the original set.

I'd laugh if you stumbled on a good set of sliders on messing up what you remembered the sliders to be .

Welp back to the game

Was were those numbers again... Just in case... :wink:

[amarks05]

Re: &quot;OS &amp; BFJ&quot; Present MLB 2K9 Spring Training Sliders

Just had another AWESOME game. Won 2-1

you da man BFJ