Bad Base Running AI (MLB 17)

[rockme71]

First video, there are 2 outs, so absolutely no reason why the runner on 1st should be diving back to first base. Even with less than 2 outs, the runner wouldn't dive back on a ball hit that high in the air.



Second video, why would any runner dive back to first base, on a ground ball? Makes no sense, whatsover.



These were in a franchise mode game. Anyone else seen this?

Thanks.

[Unlucky 13]

I did not buy 17, but there were MAJOR issues with this in 16 (big threads out there if you search) that were later patched. It was game breaking for a while. It was never made perfect, but was greatly improved.

[rockme71]

Thanks! I've seen the thread for 16. Hope they get it right for 18 *fingers crossed*

[reyes the roof]

Is there any way to make your baserunners go on contact without manually sending them after contact is made? If not, that would be a nice addition

[jada855]

rockme71,

Yes seen this plenty of times during my Player Locked Franchise. Especially considering I watch every inning outside the initial skipped one.

This was in MLB 16 as well. We will see what MLB 18 brings!

[tessl]

For what it's worth in manage mode I don't see it. I see runners needlessly diving back into a bag on a pitch in the dirt sometimes when the catcher picks it up. Do you have base running on auto or manual?

[GoDucks1224]

It’s lost me games. Including World Series games.

[rockme71]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

For what it's worth in manage mode I don't see it. I see runners needlessly diving back into a bag on a pitch in the dirt sometimes when the catcher picks it up. Do you have base running on auto or manual?

I have it on "Assist"