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

[shogunofharlem3]

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

I made some updates for 2K13 - double-check your numbers (page 1 / post 1 - first set at the top of the post). Most notable is adjustments to user hitting power and cpu pitch success (though a few others have been updated as well). The more I play this game, the better I get - thus the adjustment to hitting power. (I remember from 2K12 the logic behind the different game levels - and I'm now seeing that play out in 2K13 as well). I use jmc's rosters with these sliders - gameplay is a thing of beauty.

I had the bases loaded and saw something new: I hit a broken-bat blooper JUST OVER the hand of the first baseman. The 1B jumped to try and get the ball, but it was just over his finger tips. Hadn't seen that before.

For those that didn't follow your 2k12 sliders. You're saying that inputting sliders when the default is Pro then as you adjust turns to Custom is different "under the hood" (I think we called it) than setting default sliders to All Star then inputting your sliders from there, even though it is Custom on both sets, inputting from Pro or All Star first does make a difference.

In MK's old set, you had to set the sliders to All Star and then input and the game play was fantastic.

Good work.

[mkharsh33]

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

Well, actually I started at Legend difficulty. But when I was looking back over the difficulty levels, it's clear that you have to tone DOWN power for the user, otherwise you'll kill everything. It's like in real baseball: LOOK FOR YOUR PITCH. I was crushing the ball with user power at 65 and then 60. Who knows, I might even have to tone it down even more. Legend difficulty has power for the user at 40. But I'm not sure you can drive the ball much, as you'd have to be near perfect.

I have the cpu power at 15 points higher than their contact. I'm wondering if the same might work for the user...

But, man, this sure plays a FUN game of baseball...

[The Craigler]

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

MK...I currently have a PS4 and bought MLB The Show the past two years. The Show is just missing atmosphere. MLB 2K just has that great "tension" during each at bat. I'm thinking about getting an Xbox 360 again, just for this game! You've renewed my interest in video game baseball once again!

[lhslancers]

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

The wrinkle that was added to pitching in 12 where you get penalized for over use of a pitch makes it harder but I wonder if each pitchers attributes are graded properly. Colon threw 85 pitches in the Mets opener. 75 were fastballs. Is this represented accurately or are all pitchers the same?

[shogunofharlem3]

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

The wrinkle that was added to pitching in 12 where you get penalized for over use of a pitch makes it harder but I wonder if each pitchers attributes are graded properly. Colon threw 85 pitches in the Mets opener. 75 were fastballs. Is this represented accurately or are all pitchers the same?

I agree. I like the idea of having to mix up pitches and this system forces the user to. However, how realistic is it? I don't think much, one that wears me out. The other day I had thrown 4 curveballs through 2 innings and was in the red with my starter.

I pitched in college and coach would say if something is working don't change until the hitters make an adjustment.

And some coaches, me being one of them, tries to get by the first time through the lineup with 2 pitches and then second time, show the 3rd if necessary. This system doesn't allow for that, which, it's a game, I'm fine with.

Definitely an interesting topic though. Not to derail MK's slider thread. This def could be its own thread. Good question lhslancers.

[lhslancers]

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

I only posted the question here because it is an active thread on the games. People who have played the games longer than I have have more insight into how it all works.

[shogunofharlem3]

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

I only posted the question here because it is an active thread on the games. People who have played the games longer than I have have more insight into how it all works.

Its a great topic. I'd love to expand on it further. Reread the way my post read, and it wasn't meant to be a don't derail the thread tone. It was more, great topic, I WILL derail this thread to talk about it. Love it

[lhslancers]

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

Its a great topic. I'd love to expand on it further. Reread the way my post read, and it wasn't meant to be a don't derail the thread tone. It was more, great topic, I WILL derail this thread to talk about it. Love it

No I didn't take it that way at all.

[mkharsh33]

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

Well, I had to sit Tajuan Walker today after not getting him through 3 2/3rd innings. I was getting shelled, and it didn't matter what I did. I was losing 7-2. My relief pitching was outstanding, and I won 9-7, getting a grand slam by Cano in the bottom of the 9th. So yeah, pitches are critical - mixing up locations and speeds and types. That is why I LOVE the cpu to have the 80 contact / 95 power because if forces me to really pitch with the other player in mind. I also love the lowered user pitching sliders because I can still get good enough control, but I'm not seeing Greg Maddux like control with every pitcher I use.

Simply stated, I'm LOVING 2K13...

[mkharsh33]

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

A few updates to the MLB 2K13 set - on page 1 / post 1 - first set at top of page. I'm still getting used to this game (I spent most of my time with 2K12 - so I ask for your forgiveness in trying to get these right). I think I'm finding a few sweet spots - and I'm pretty sure these are accurate to what I have.

I wish 2K provided more options than just the 0 and 5 slider numbers - the other variables would be helpful. But I think I'm pretty close on some things.

As the user pitcher, you MUST more the ball around - change speeds and locations. Throw outside the zone - make the guys chase. The cpu WILL go after bad pitches.

But 2K13 is a GREAT game - I'm just trying to find it on a few of these sliders. Thanks!

[mkharsh33]

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New update for the 2K13 sliders (top of page). A number of changes so if you're still using these you'll want to double-check your numbers and update them. Thinking I'm getting close on some things...

[Shpati]

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

Are your 2k12 Camera settings the same for 2k13?

[mkharsh33]

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Are your 2k12 Camera settings the same for 2k13?

Yeah... And I have a new update to post sometime soon. I played a few more games, and I'm seeing some trends that I'm now feeling more comfortable with. So I'll post them sometime later when I have my 360 on. But those camera settings are pretty much the same... See what you feel comfortable with and tinker to fit your likes. I'll post another note here when the new set goes up. Small things, but really make the game a bit more challenging without making it absurd.

[mkharsh33]

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

For those still enjoying the broadcast... I have updated page 1 / post 1 with the latest slider set. These are a "guide" for you, so if you see something that doesn't fit with your taste of skill level, by all means - change it for you. Thanks!

[Shpati]

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

Yea, I'm not used to how 2K interprets these camera settings for Batting. It's not just moving around the camera imo, it's actually re-sizing/re-scaling the graphics imo.