The Difference Between Wins & Losses (Tips)

[Bobhead]

I am second place in my division and 22-21, after starting 3-10. My I just went on a 5 game win streak, lost a game, then went on a 6 game win streak. This game is insanely hard though, and I couldn't imagine playing it on all default sliders.

I think the biggest thing is to just start with your offense. If you can get guys on your team to catch fire, you will rack up the streaks before you know it. Focus on scoring a lot of runs and taking good approaches, starting rallies, etc... I don't really have much to offer in the way of advice though. I'd imagine I'd be pulling my hair out on default sliders also.

[ChopTalk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

I'd imagine I'd be pulling my hair out on default sliders also.

Actually the wonderful game I just played was pretty much default HOF, timing hitting analog pitching.

Had a few minor tweaks that heroes told me to do.

[Bobhead]

I meant in terms of win/losses... at the end of the day its only a game, and losing 162 games is not fun no matter how realistically they play.

[ChopTalk]

I win probably a 3 to 1 ratio of my games, i'm just good at pitching, I'm not bragging or being cocky but it's the one thing I can do in game.

If I don't try to go for the nice looking strikeout, I can shutout my opponet almost every game with the Braves staff... thats on hall of fame and legend....

I just cannot hit, and usually win by a HR, or last minute single.

[Heroesandvillains]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChopTalk

Actually the wonderful game I just played was pretty much default HOF, timing hitting analog pitching. Had a few minor tweaks that heroes told me to do.

I'm not telling anyone to do anything...

I think I know what you meant. I just wanted to point that out.

On near default HOF, I think the reason I lose so much is because the game is slightly tilted towards the CPU's favor. Not that the game is made that way, but based on my ability, the computer has a definite advantage.

I'm just too good to pitch on AS.

Basically, I play in the hopes of recreating realistic stats. If I lose, I lose. Sure, it's hard to stomach. But as long as I see pitchers/hitters on the league leader boards, and my team averages fall in line with true-to-life numbers, I have to assume that the wins will follow as long as I play my cards right.

[VonD]

#2

The game seems to have some internal code that puts relievers at a disadvantage; I'm very reluctant to bring my relievers in if my starter is cruising.

My closer, Lyon, has blown 5/18 saves and my bullpen routinely coughs up 7th-inning leads. It seems like, from the seventh inning on, every mistake will be crushed to the upper deck.

I don't even think about bringing in relievers until my SP starts walking guys and leaving pitches up, and even then I'm hesitant.

[Heroesandvillains]

Quote: Originally Posted by VonD

#2 The game seems to have some internal code that puts relievers at a disadvantage; I'm very reluctant to bring my relievers in if my starter is cruising. My closer, Lyon, has blown 5/18 saves and my bullpen routinely coughs up 7th-inning leads. It seems like, from the seventh inning on, every mistake will be crushed to the upper deck. I don't even think about bringing in relievers until my SP starts walking guys and leaving pitches up, and even then I'm hesitant.

I get the same feeling with my bullpen. I think this is why I use my starter past his expiration date, so to speak.

I chalk it up to starting over fresh with the confidence meter.

Yet, time and time again, this instinct of going with what's working (the starter) has caused me an enormous amount of games. Only, to finally go to the pen once it's too late and have my reliever set em' down 1,2,3.

Go to the pen. Pitch to your relievers strengths. Use more 'effort' on their pitches (as stamina isn't much of a concern), and know when to play the lefty/righty match-ups.

And, if your reliever IS struggling...and a mound visit doesn't help, get him out of there ASAP (having another one ready to replace him).

Also, don't forget about your warm-up pitches.

[nomo17k]

Quote: Originally Posted by VonD

#2 The game seems to have some internal code that puts relievers at a disadvantage; I'm very reluctant to bring my relievers in if my starter is cruising.

Many people feel this way, but I actually don't see it myself... Sure, some relievers are scrubs, that's why they are relieving.

I think the issue is that the confidence has way too much an impact on how a pitcher performs in this game. If the starter pitches long enough, he often has a very high confidence at that point. Then you bring in a reliever with average confidence, and the difference between a mediocre pitcher with average confidence and an above average pitcher with good confidence gets magnified. Relievers don't usually pitch long enough to max out their confidence.

And that transition happens when you bring in your reliever, roughly in 6th or 7th inning. See how that's the time many of the gamers are complaining about how CPU has unfair advantage? I think it's all due to confidence.