Two simple slider tweaks to make High Heat more enjoyable...

[Redfield]

Let me first start off by saying I am absolutely loving this game. I picked up the Xbox version last Friday on it's release date. I love the new graphics/animations, boatload of features/options, and the nitty gritty realistic gameplay. After playing a few games though, I thought two areas needed to be adressed. First, I reduced Human and CPU Baserunner Speed by 1 click each. Maybe it's just me, but it seemed like on the default setting it was too easy to beat out slow grounders and I also kept having easy DPs broken up. After the Baserunner slider tweak, it seems perfect now, for me anyway. The second slider tweak was the Foul Ball Frequency slider. I bumped this slider up 2 clicks because foul balls seemed to be a little too rare on the default setting. Just some minor suggestions on an otherwise great game. I may tweak a few more sliders as I get more games under my belt. Once I find a set I think is perfect for me, I can start my franchises with my Indians and Reds.

[tshelton]

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Thanks a lot. I just got it last night and played 1 game so far and I will use these suggestions. What about pitching speed? It seems like it takes a little too long for the ball to get from the pitcher to the catcher. I could be wrong though.

[tshelton]

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Thanks a lot. I just got it last night and played 1 game so far and I will use these suggestions. What about pitching speed? It seems like it takes a little too long for the ball to get from the pitcher to the catcher. I could be wrong though.

[sask3m]

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regarding the double plays, i've read where guys are saying that with momentum in the game this year they are harder to turn, more timing involved as well

[sask3m]

Re: Two simple slider tweaks to make High Heat more enjoyable...

regarding the double plays, i've read where guys are saying that with momentum in the game this year they are harder to turn, more timing involved as well

[Redfield]

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Yeah, the default pitch speeds are a bit slow. But right now I am leaving them at the default level because I still need to get more comfortable with the controls and practice my hitting. I'm sure I'll increase the speeds eventually though.

[Redfield]

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Yeah, the default pitch speeds are a bit slow. But right now I am leaving them at the default level because I still need to get more comfortable with the controls and practice my hitting. I'm sure I'll increase the speeds eventually though.

[DarthTedd]

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Yea, I agree the pitch speeds might be a little slow, but it's good for me right now so I can get used to picking up the ball. I am actually taking balls. I loved that!

I also have ASB for the Xbox (rented). I swear, I have to guess on every pitch. I know there is some guessing the majors w/ pitches like Pedro and Johnson, but I should at least be able to see the ball.

That's why any sports game should have sliders IMO.

[DarthTedd]

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Yea, I agree the pitch speeds might be a little slow, but it's good for me right now so I can get used to picking up the ball. I am actually taking balls. I loved that!

I also have ASB for the Xbox (rented). I swear, I have to guess on every pitch. I know there is some guessing the majors w/ pitches like Pedro and Johnson, but I should at least be able to see the ball.

That's why any sports game should have sliders IMO.

[cookusu]

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I put up the foul frequency two notches. Pitch speeds 1 notch. Sim 2 notches.

Human and Catcher throw down 1 notch.

CPU Hitting and power down a notch. Errors up 1 or 2

Haven't played enough games to really now if these are any good but I am liking the balance so far.

All- Star level.

[cookusu]

Re: Two simple slider tweaks to make High Heat more enjoyable...

I put up the foul frequency two notches. Pitch speeds 1 notch. Sim 2 notches.

Human and Catcher throw down 1 notch.

CPU Hitting and power down a notch. Errors up 1 or 2

Haven't played enough games to really now if these are any good but I am liking the balance so far.

All- Star level.

[pigpen81]

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funny....I bumped up the CPU and Human runner speeds up 1 from default...I like the pressure of having to hurry to throw runners out on slow grounders..also...it increases the doubles, triples, and runners scoring from 2nd on a base hit and from 1st on a double.

Pitch speeds are all bumped up to the max

Sim level 7, MVP level....what a blast.

CPU and human hitting at 3...human contact ease at 4.

catchers throwing down 1....CPU and human fielding throw speed up 1

I love to use the guess pitch option and sit on FB's...or sliders...what a rush when I drill one.

I love this game....

[pigpen81]

Re: Two simple slider tweaks to make High Heat more enjoyable...

funny....I bumped up the CPU and Human runner speeds up 1 from default...I like the pressure of having to hurry to throw runners out on slow grounders..also...it increases the doubles, triples, and runners scoring from 2nd on a base hit and from 1st on a double.

Pitch speeds are all bumped up to the max

Sim level 7, MVP level....what a blast.

CPU and human hitting at 3...human contact ease at 4.

catchers throwing down 1....CPU and human fielding throw speed up 1

I love to use the guess pitch option and sit on FB's...or sliders...what a rush when I drill one.

I love this game....

[Jordanfan23]

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funny....I bumped up the CPU and Human runner speeds up 1 from default...I like the pressure of having to hurry to throw runners out on slow grounders..also...it increases the doubles, triples, and runners scoring from 2nd on a base hit and from 1st on a double.

Pitch speeds are all bumped up to the max

Sim level 7, MVP level....what a blast.

CPU and human hitting at 3...human contact ease at 4.

catchers throwing down 1....CPU and human fielding throw speed up 1

I love to use the guess pitch option and sit on FB's...or sliders...what a rush when I drill one.

I love this game....

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I think using the Guess Pitch on every pitch is the only way to go. Adds so much to the batter/pitcher interface. And when you do rock one, you feel like you actually earned it!

[Jordanfan23]

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funny....I bumped up the CPU and Human runner speeds up 1 from default...I like the pressure of having to hurry to throw runners out on slow grounders..also...it increases the doubles, triples, and runners scoring from 2nd on a base hit and from 1st on a double.

Pitch speeds are all bumped up to the max

Sim level 7, MVP level....what a blast.

CPU and human hitting at 3...human contact ease at 4.

catchers throwing down 1....CPU and human fielding throw speed up 1

I love to use the guess pitch option and sit on FB's...or sliders...what a rush when I drill one.

I love this game....

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I think using the Guess Pitch on every pitch is the only way to go. Adds so much to the batter/pitcher interface. And when you do rock one, you feel like you actually earned it!