This Game lacks that Fun Factor IMO...

[aga11ah]

I wish I counted the amount of times I tried to mess with sliders and do this and that to make this game fun but no matter what.. it just doesn't happen and I end up cutting the game off in the 5th inning of a boring 1-1 game.

the way the CPU pitches in this game is beyond a headache. pitchers do make mistakes in real life, often actually... but apparently not on The Show. I've tried every difficulty level combination and honestly.. they are almost all the same as far as CPU pitching goes.

I dunno, I've tried everything and I just can't find this game to be that fun at all. I'm not saying I want 10-9 slugfest games every single night.. but still..

has anyone found a way to make this game exciting? instead of so "sim" that you feel like your the San Diego Padres night in and night out?

[Jgainsey]

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Have you tried maxing out the Awesome slider?

[Wolfwithin]

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I just play and I think it is exciting as long as it is close. A 0-0 game late and I am just trying to do what I can to get that one run to win. That is baseball they aren't all launching bombs into the seats. Play more games than just one into the 5th. On franchise I tend to start slow till I figure out the pitcher then get hot late. On RTTS it depends on the player and what pitches I am seeing. I find it so much fun I am getting bored with all my other games and am trying to find something to do other than play The Show but I keep coming back to it. Maybe try a different game if you find this one boring.

[Whitesox]

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I wish I counted the amount of times I tried to mess with sliders and do this and that to make this game fun but no matter what.. it just doesn't happen and I end up cutting the game off in the 5th inning of a boring 1-1 game.

the way the CPU pitches in this game is beyond a headache. pitchers do make mistakes in real life, often actually... but apparently not on The Show. I've tried every difficulty level combination and honestly.. they are almost all the same as far as CPU pitching goes.

I dunno, I've tried everything and I just can't find this game to be that fun at all. I'm not saying I want 10-9 slugfest games every single night.. but still..

has anyone found a way to make this game exciting? instead of so "sim" that you feel like your the San Diego Padres night in and night out?

You've tried Rookie and are getting the same results as you did when you tried Legend? Pitchers definitely make mistakes in this game, and I play on HoF. I think they would be more hittable on Rookie.

Oh, and 1-1 games are exciting imo.

[Bamafan3723]

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I have disagree with you on the fun factor. I've been having alot of good games in my franchise. Some low scoring, some really high scoring. These are the sliders I use. They're a variation of Psycho's. All-Star difficulty. You can try them and see if you like them. I will warn you though, these are tilted to help the CPU hit better so you might not like them. Pitch speed at 8 makes HUM hitting more difficult too.

USER

Contact: 2
Power: 3
Timing: DEFAULT
Fouls: DEFAULT
Solid Hits: 2
Starter Stamina: 6
Reliever Stamina: 1
Pitcher Control: 5
Pitcher Consistency: 6

CPU

Contact: 6
Power: DEFAULT
Timing: DEFAULT
Fouls: DEFAULT
Solid Hits: 2
Starter Stamina: 8
Reliever Stamina: 2
Pitcher Control: 5
Pitcher Consistency: 6
Strike Frequency: 3
Manager Hook: 2
Pickoffs: DEFAULT

GLOBAL

Pitch Speed: 8
Fielding Errors: DEFAULT
Throwing Errors: DEFAULT
Fielder Run Speed: 1
Fielder Reaction: 10
Fielder Arm Strength: 3
Baserunner Speed: DEFAULT
Baserunner Steal Ability: DEFAULT
Baserunner Steal Frequency: DEFAULT
Wind: DEFAULT
Injury Frequency: 3

[ferriscj24]

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If you don't like "boring 1-1" games, maybe go to the store and pick up "The Bigs" and just hit 1,400 foot homeruns for hours. See ya dude.

[countryboy]

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its baseball....so I'm excited.

If you've tried everything, then there's really nothing anyone here can offer up to help you find that "it" factor that allows you to enjoy the game.

If you're a baseball fan, maybe try the 2k game and see if it offers up what it is you're looking for.

[Dook517]

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One thing Ive noticed is that increasing the timing slider even a click or two makes my swing more fluid and usually, but not always, the game has a "looser " feel from a hitting perspective. Ive gotten a lot of 9-8, 10-7 games etc. Ive also gone the other way and dropped the sliders down and get more of a "dead ball era" feel. Both are fun to me but I can relate to the fun factor somewhat. Its all up to the user. What I think makes this a great game is that the game is adaptable to all different gameplay preferences. Some say turning sliders up is cheating or inviting a slugfest but what Ive found is that no matter what sliders i go with, the games are usually competitive. Personally, I sometimes find it fun to tilt the sliders in my favor. Ive had many games where I'm down by several runs late in the game where with the sliders in my favor I'm thinking "I can still win this" only to score 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th when I needed 5 to tie it up. Close but no cigar. Its equally frustrating to lose when you think you "should " win.

[Polo Bandit]

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I've been playing HoF with default sliders since the game came out and I've enjoyed it just as much as the first time I played.

[Crash Davis]

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The game is fun but only for so long, it lacks variety. Specifically with hitting, I dont feel like im hitting the ball correctly. Nothing has beaten MVP's batters eye. I felt alot more in control.
Hopefully MLB 11 will eliminate power swing!!! and also have a fun option of hitting with Playstation Move that could be a breath of fresh air. Not that I'd play it with Move all the time but once in awhile to switch it up

[MLB01]

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hey, aga11ah, do you like baseball ?

sometimes baseball is what some people consider boring.

[NEOPARADIGM]

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hey, aga11ah, do you like baseball ?

sometimes baseball is what some people consider boring.

A) Yeah. I mean I know this post is probably a bit tongue-in-cheek, but honestly, you definitely have to appreciate and enjoy the nuances of baseball itself to find this game "fun" in the traditional sense.

B) If your main beef is with the CPU pitchers never making mistakes, I play with the "throw strikes" slider at zero (one of my only adjustments) and it's pretty awesome - i.e., good balance of getting the CPU to go 2-0 to lots of hitters, 0-2 to just as many, with periods of wildness and periods of excellent command in between.

I've played with that slider at zero for well over 100 games now and I've never thought to myself, "man they're throwing too many balls."

Cheers.

[Joey]

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I have effectively eliminated the power swing (I don't use it). Seriously though, you don't have to use the power swing to hit homeruns.

To the OP, I find as much excitement in a 1-1 game as I do in a 9-9 game. Part of the fun in baseball is the strategy involved - do I pinch hit here for the pitcher even though he's been light's out? Do I bring in a faster/better defender in the latter innings in place of one of my big bats? In 1-1 games those kind of decisions can make or break you.

Hopefully MLB 11 will eliminate power swing!!!

[travis72]

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Your entitled to your opinion but for me I love the show. I am a huge baseball fan so I am sure that helps and a more casual fan might not get as excited for this game. This game mirrors baseball like no other video game ever. I just started playing the show last year when i finally broke down and bought a PS3 and I am so glad I did. I actually am so involved with the show that I have still been playing 09 because of my Reds franchise and can't seem to put it down yet to get deeply involve with 10. 10 a great game and I have played it but I figured i have plenty of time until 11 and the OS rosters come out since other sports game are not as much fun as the show and this is coming from a basketball fanatic. IMO the developers of this game and the OS roster guys are a amazing bunch and are greatly appreciated from me.

[Pared]

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The game is fun but only for so long, it lacks variety. Specifically with hitting, I dont feel like im hitting the ball correctly. Nothing has beaten MVP's batters eye. I felt alot more in control.
Hopefully MLB 11 will eliminate power swing!!!

...just don't use it. Why do they have to eliminate it?

Removing options is NEVER a good thing.