mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

[bc3po]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

I had a perfect game going thru 6.1 innings. Then it all came apart, ended giving up 5 runs in the 7th. i think these sliders are making for some entertaining games. I finally won one yesterday too haha, 8-2. the streak ended at 1 tho as votto hit a walkoff hr, i HATE the reds

[TheShizNo1]

I had a perfect game going thru 6.1 innings. Then it all came apart, ended giving up 5 runs in the 7th. i think these sliders are making for some entertaining games. I finally won one yesterday too haha, 8-2. the streak ended at 1 tho as votto hit a walkoff hr, i HATE the reds

Red machine baby!

[Victor99]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

mkharsh, I just wanna say that these are a really solid set of sliders! I've gotten some very entertaining games with them. The variety of hits and realistic stats are what I like about them. I had to make a few changes to them to better suit my playstyle, but overall it's a great place for anyone to start.

Two quick questions/comments...

Do you play with dynamic player ratings on or off? Right now I'm playing with them off.

What do you think of bumping down AI Strike Zone Tendency to 35 from 40? At 40, I still feel the CPU throws too many strikes. I switched to 35 and it seems to be perfect to me. Although that might be because I try and be a patient hitter and likes to see deep counts.

[bc3po]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

I got a question for you too mk, are you seeing alot of HR's by the cpu? Maybe i've just been a lil unlucky but votto has torched me for 3 HR's in two games, Braun i believe had 2 with 2 triples. It might just be the studs on other teams, but just wanted to hear you out.

On a side note, just had my most frustrating game, got robbed of two HR's, and the SS for the reds, made a diving play into the outfield to rob me of a 2 run hit. for the most part, still the most realistic sliders i've used

[canes21]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

mkharsh, I just wanna say that these are a really solid set of sliders! I've gotten some very entertaining games with them. The variety of hits and realistic stats are what I like about them. I had to make a few changes to them to better suit my playstyle, but overall it's a great place for anyone to start.

Two quick questions/comments...

Do you play with dynamic player ratings on or off? Right now I'm playing with them off.

What do you think of bumping down AI Strike Zone Tendency to 35 from 40? At 40, I still feel the CPU throws too many strikes. I switched to 35 and it seems to be perfect to me. Although that might be because I try and be a patient hitter and likes to see deep counts.

If I'm remembering correctly, 3 walks per team is the average for an MLB game which is exactly what I get when batting with his sliders the way they are. I'm not saying you must keep them there, just saying that's what the stats are for real life and I'm just trying to help give you an idea of what to aim for. So if 40 wasn't giving you that, then yea, definitely tweak it for yourself.

[Dolfan349]

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Just had a game where Aroldis Chapman gave up five straight bases loaded BBs. Literally threw about 15 straight balls at one point... surely the AI has got to do a better job of managing their relievers?

[mkharsh33]

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Some slight updates on page 1 - post 1... Friday, March 16th at 2:50 a.m.

They are noted in RED/BOLD ... nothing earth shattering, but should help with some subtle things.

The more we all play this game, the more we're seeing the stupidity of the CPU A.I. - there's nothing we can do about this. Hopefully 2K is seeing this and listening to our voices, and that a patch will be forthcoming to help with AI decision-making. If not, well...

[bc3po]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

The only thing i'm considering changing would be to lower cpu and hum infield throwing speed down 5. I think somebody said smt like this before, but i just feel like the speed guys should be able to beat out a grounder hit deep in the hole at short, and a chopper goin right over 3rd base. Otherwise i'm really enjoying these sliders

[BrianU]

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The only thing i'm considering changing would be to lower cpu and hum infield throwing speed down 5. I think somebody said smt like this before, but i just feel like the speed guys should be able to beat out a grounder hit deep in the hole at short, and a chopper goin right over 3rd base. Otherwise i'm really enjoying these sliders

agreed I actually ended up dropping it 10 points working out good. my main reason was to not have as many automatic double plays but helps hits too

[MFin04]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

The throwing sliders are tricky because they go hand in hand with a lot of other things like base runner speed and fielder speed. If you lower the throw speed too much you can get infield hits, but the flip-side is that you can't turn even routine double plays.

Also, I agree there is some really bad CPU AI. I had a play that I scored from 2nd with Michael Bourn on an infield ground out to short. The first baseman just paused too long to throw it home.

[canes21]

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How are you guys doing with steals? I moved CPU Catcher Arm Strength down to 45 because I was getting thrown out by a mile no matter who I used. I had the biggest lead you can get, 4 steps, got a great jump with Michael Bourn, and the pitch ended up being a 76 MPH curveball and the throw got to second before Bourn even started his slide. On 45 I figured that wouldn't happen. Well, I stole with him on a 78 MPH change-up and the same thing happened.

So I'm starting this next game with it at 40. Anyone changed it or had troubles like me?

[bc3po]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

i haven't had too many dumb things like that happen, yet haha. But i was playin today and jon jay, whose got like 82 speed, hit a sharp grounder in the gap between 3rd and short, and the SS ran over and did the jeter throw back to first and he was out. And I'm not saying that that should be an automatic hit, he's one of the fastest guys on the cards, i haven't had an infield hit yet

[Vince]

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anyone used these with total control batting?

[BrianU]

Re: mkharsh33 MLB 2K12 Sliders: Classic Hitting / Total Control Pitching

The throwing sliders are tricky because they go hand in hand with a lot of other things like base runner speed and fielder speed. If you lower the throw speed too much you can get infield hits, but the flip-side is that you can't turn even routine double plays.

Also, I agree there is some really bad CPU AI. I had a play that I scored from 2nd with Michael Bourn on an infield ground out to short. The first baseman just paused too long to throw it home.

with IF throwing speed 30 using Mets I still can turn doubles just not everyone automatically. the mlb average is 0.70 double plays per team a game so it feels right

I've seen the cpu do that, with the regular IF speed, you have to hold back sometimes and not exploit the comp or else it becomes lame. I thought about doing autobaserunning but I like having control of my players

[MFin04]

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I'm also using Bourn and I believe I've been stealing with cpu catcher arm strength at 45 or 40. I believe I've been able to steal "easily/realistically" with those two. Not sure what I have hum base running speed set at...it was at 40, but it may be up to 45 or 50 now.

One way to perfect these sliders, is by going to the main MLB 2k12 menu, adjust the cpu arm strength slider, and human base running slider, then go to Drills/baserunning or stealing (forgot what it is called). You can work on your stealing as well as adjust sliders to get a decent rate. I test it out with Michael Bourn.