JoshC1977's "Maximize Player Ratings" MLB 21 Sliders

[JoshC1977]

Quote: Originally Posted by dowie

Hey Josh, Thoughts on API on when pitching. Sure, it’s prob more fun selecting your own pitches/location BUT is it perhaps more sim/level playing field with the AI, if you turn API on and follow the catchers suggestions? Dowie

I actually think it is far easier following the catcher's suggestions - almost to the point where I wonder (and anthropomorphizing here) if the catcher literally "knows what the hitter is thinking".

Calling your own game is a mental skill (vs a stick skill) and we should be embracing those types of user skills - not eschewing them.

[TopSide83]

Josh you still running straight default all star plus?

[dowie]

I’ve ran a test franchise using default sliders on HOF “classic and directional” (for 15 games)

And a 2nd one using default AS+ (For 15 games).

I think I like AS+ a little more, because there is a little more offense and games don’t seem so “scripted”.

Could be placebo?

Either way, 20 is better than 22 IMO. But something about 22 won’t allow me to let it go.

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Quote: Originally Posted by dowie

I’ve ran a test franchise using default sliders on HOF “classic and directional” (for 15 games) And a 2nd one using default AS+ (For 15 games). I think I like AS+ a little more, because there is a little more offense and games don’t seem so “scripted”. Could be placebo? Either way, 20 is better than 22 IMO. But something about 22 won’t allow me to let it go. Dowie

I’m in the same boat with both dilemmas my friend. I like all star plus more too and even though 20 is great, I want to make 22 work because I’m not a fan of playing older sports game because of the graphics and rosters

[dowie]

I’ll say this….

I am not frustrated with the check swings like
Armor is.

But, One thing I don’t like on 22 that sliders can’t fix is the OFers not diving for catchable balls. I see it happen a bit to often for my liking.

I think default AS+ Is the right move with 22.

Let me ask u this…..
They now have timing and directional as separate hitting options now.

I rarely influence my swing, so should I just go with timing hitting? Am I hurting myself by using directional hitting, but not influencing my swing on every pitch?

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Quote: Originally Posted by dowie

I’ll say this…. I am not frustrated with the check swings like Armor is. But, One thing I don’t like on 22 that sliders can’t fix is the OFers not diving for catchable balls. I see it happen a bit to often for my liking. I think default AS+ Is the right move with 22. Let me ask u this….. They now have timing and directional as separate hitting options now. I rarely influence my swing, so should I just go with timing hitting? Am I hurting myself by using directional hitting, but not influencing my swing on every pitch? Dowie

I still use directional. It gives you the best of both worlds. If you don’t influence the swing it works just like timing anyways. I personally never influence my swings unless I’m bunting or trying for a sacrifice situation

[dowie]

Quote: Originally Posted by TopSide83

I still use directional. It gives you the best of both worlds. If you don’t influence the swing it works just like timing anyways. I personally never influence my swings unless I’m bunting or trying for a sacrifice situation

Excellent! U from Detroit area?

Dowie

[TopSide83]

Quote: Originally Posted by dowie

Excellent! U from Detroit area? Dowie

Yes. Born and raised. Living in Sterling Heights