Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

[LIGHTNING]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

Excellent job, Pared. Once again you deliver. I'm using the White Sox with these sliders without any changes of my own and it's been going great. I just have a couple of problems. As you said, feedback is the key.

-The pitch counts when pitching to the cpu are too low. I rarely get into deep counts when the CPU is batting, and it's not uncommon for me to get 4-8 pitch innings. My starters usually only throw about eleven pitches per inning max, and that's when I'm lucky. During the seventh inning or so, my starters usually have only thrown around 65-75 pitches when that number should be in the 90s or 100s by now. This is mostly due to the CPU swinging on the first or second pitches on the majority of at-bats.

-I'm not giving up any walks. After four games in owner mode, I have given up a total of one walk. ;_;

-I think I'm walking a little too much. I average 4-5 a game.

Other than those complaints, everything's been going great. Keep up the good work!

The low pitch counts when pitching to the CPU is the biggest issue with this game. It seems to be a lot better with the CPU swing slider set at -50. Try this and see if it works out for you.

[Millennium]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

The low pitch counts when pitching to the CPU is the biggest issue with this game. It seems to be a lot better with the CPU swing slider set at -50. Try this and see if it works out for you.

OR you could :::Gasp::: try doing a little homework on each batter and look at their plate discipline ratings. If you see someone with low discipline, or a good hitter, try throwing a ball first.

I am using the Orioles. Granted, their pitching isn't top notch, but I haven't had a starter (inlcuding Ponson) make it out of the 7th yet. I am ALWAYS around 100 pitches in the 6th or 7th inning. I am 8 games into my dynasty.

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

Also, regarding pitcher day-to-day fatigue. If you use a RP until they are in their 20-30% stamina range, it will take an extra day for them to recover. Don't use a reliever for 1-2 batters, throw only 20 pitches, and expect them to be completely worn out the next day. Also, don't forget days off count, so if you have an off day between games, your players get more rest.

[Millennium]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

The low pitch counts when pitching to the CPU is the biggest issue with this game. It seems to be a lot better with the CPU swing slider set at -50. Try this and see if it works out for you.

OR you could :::Gasp::: try doing a little homework on each batter and look at their plate discipline ratings. If you see someone with low discipline, or a good hitter, try throwing a ball first.

I am using the Orioles. Granted, their pitching isn't top notch, but I haven't had a starter (inlcuding Ponson) make it out of the 7th yet. I am ALWAYS around 100 pitches in the 6th or 7th inning. I am 8 games into my dynasty.

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

Also, regarding pitcher day-to-day fatigue. If you use a RP until they are in their 20-30% stamina range, it will take an extra day for them to recover. Don't use a reliever for 1-2 batters, throw only 20 pitches, and expect them to be completely worn out the next day. Also, don't forget days off count, so if you have an off day between games, your players get more rest.

[GamerOfTheWorld]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

I moved the CPU foul ball frequency to 50 and the swing frequency to -50, and I just finished my first game. Freddy Garcia threw 88 pitches in 7 innings, much better than before. But I'm still having the issue of the lack of walks, so I'm gonna take Millennium's advice and up the CPU power to 10 and see what happens. Thanks everybody.

[GamerOfTheWorld]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

I moved the CPU foul ball frequency to 50 and the swing frequency to -50, and I just finished my first game. Freddy Garcia threw 88 pitches in 7 innings, much better than before. But I'm still having the issue of the lack of walks, so I'm gonna take Millennium's advice and up the CPU power to 10 and see what happens. Thanks everybody.

[wawasman]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

thats the key right there....if you're not fearing the CPU hitters, then the power isn't set high enough......once you get it to where they hammer you for staying in the strike zone all day, it's a whole new ballgame

[wawasman]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

thats the key right there....if you're not fearing the CPU hitters, then the power isn't set high enough......once you get it to where they hammer you for staying in the strike zone all day, it's a whole new ballgame

[GamerOfTheWorld]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

Huge props, Millennium. You're advice did the trick. I upped the CPU power to 10 from 0, and in three innings of play Jose Contrareas has thrown fifty-two pitches. Big thanks.

[GamerOfTheWorld]

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Huge props, Millennium. You're advice did the trick. I upped the CPU power to 10 from 0, and in three innings of play Jose Contrareas has thrown fifty-two pitches. Big thanks.

[JRod]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

OR you could :::Gasp::: try doing a little homework on each batter and look at their plate discipline ratings. If you see someone with low discipline, or a good hitter, try throwing a ball first.

I am using the Orioles. Granted, their pitching isn't top notch, but I haven't had a starter (inlcuding Ponson) make it out of the 7th yet. I am ALWAYS around 100 pitches in the 6th or 7th inning. I am 8 games into my dynasty.

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

Also, regarding pitcher day-to-day fatigue. If you use a RP until they are in their 20-30% stamina range, it will take an extra day for them to recover. Don't use a reliever for 1-2 batters, throw only 20 pitches, and expect them to be completely worn out the next day. Also, don't forget days off count, so if you have an off day between games, your players get more rest.

Exactly. I fear the CPU. That's a great thing in a video game.

[JRod]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

OR you could :::Gasp::: try doing a little homework on each batter and look at their plate discipline ratings. If you see someone with low discipline, or a good hitter, try throwing a ball first.

I am using the Orioles. Granted, their pitching isn't top notch, but I haven't had a starter (inlcuding Ponson) make it out of the 7th yet. I am ALWAYS around 100 pitches in the 6th or 7th inning. I am 8 games into my dynasty.

You really wanna start throwing more balls? Up the CPU Power. I don't need to, because I actually fear the CPU hitting. See what happens when you don't worry about throwing balls when the CPU power is upgraded. Come back after you have lost a few games by 6-8 runs.

Also, regarding pitcher day-to-day fatigue. If you use a RP until they are in their 20-30% stamina range, it will take an extra day for them to recover. Don't use a reliever for 1-2 batters, throw only 20 pitches, and expect them to be completely worn out the next day. Also, don't forget days off count, so if you have an off day between games, your players get more rest.

Exactly. I fear the CPU. That's a great thing in a video game.

[brewha202002]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

Exactly. I fear the CPU. That's a great thing in a video game.

That also what I love about this game. I fear the CPU, and I definately fear them in later innings when I am nursing a slim lead.

[brewha202002]

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Exactly. I fear the CPU. That's a great thing in a video game.

That also what I love about this game. I fear the CPU, and I definately fear them in later innings when I am nursing a slim lead.

[Pared]

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That also what I love about this game. I fear the CPU, and I definately fear them in later innings when I am nursing a slim lead.

Tell me about it. I took a one run lead in the ninth, put in a fresh relief pitcher, and see the first pitch go over the right field wall.

I go on to lose by two runs, 3-1.

[Pared]

Re: Pared's MVP 2005 Gameplay Sliders

That also what I love about this game. I fear the CPU, and I definately fear them in later innings when I am nursing a slim lead.

Tell me about it. I took a one run lead in the ninth, put in a fresh relief pitcher, and see the first pitch go over the right field wall.

I go on to lose by two runs, 3-1.