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  • dunlopp9987
    Rookie
    • Nov 2004
    • 286

    #1

    Stealing bases is a joke

    Now I understand that last season, stealing bases was far, far too easy. However, this year, it seems to be far too difficult. I have tried to steal 4 times already in my franchise (3 times with Denard Span, once with Alexi Casilla, both with exceptional speed), and been thrown out all 4 times. I'm timing my jumps well, yet I still continue to get picked off. And the worst part is there's no way to adjust JUST MY baserunner speed, is there? If I adjust it in the global settings, it applies to the CPU as well?

    Anyone else having problems stealing bases?
  • kilmar1
    Pro
    • Jul 2006
    • 737

    #2
    I don't have too much problem. Granted, I am using my RTTS CF with 67 speed and I am in AA. Most of the throws by the AA catchers are too high and the guy covering the base has to jump and I get in easily or it gets thrown intobthe outfield. I believe I am 32-3 through mid May.

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    • Speedy
      #Ace
      • Apr 2008
      • 16143

      #3
      Re: Stealing bases is a joke

      First off, as the thread indicates: it's not a joke. You've got to get a good lead and start your jump right when the pitcher starts his windup. I haven't had to much of a problem...It all depends on the baserunner's ability and aggression as to what kind of jump he gets
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      • arichzona
        Banned
        • Nov 2003
        • 1629

        #4
        Re: Stealing bases is a joke

        Not here....

        At first I did. But as you stated, in 08 is was far too easy. You simply need to be smart about it in 09.

        *try an extend your lead a step or two
        *go on a count when you really expect the pitcher to go off-speed

        Hellafun trying to swipe bases now.

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        • bkrich83
          Has Been
          • Jul 2002
          • 71582

          #5
          Re: Stealing bases is a joke

          Originally posted by arichzona
          Not here....

          At first I did. But as you stated, in 08 is was far too easy. You simply need to be smart about it in 09.

          *try an extend your lead a step or two
          *go on a count when you really expect the pitcher to go off-speed

          Hellafun trying to swipe bases now.
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          • NYY21
            Rookie
            • Mar 2009
            • 29

            #6
            Re: Stealing bases is a joke

            I've been about average so far I think in trying to steal bases. I haven't played around with it to much yet but i've been about 5 for 9 or so. Seems pretty reasonable to me. All matters on what kind of lead and jump you get on the pitcher.
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            • wrightnreyes
              Rookie
              • Mar 2009
              • 296

              #7
              Re: Stealing bases is a joke

              the thing that gets me mad is that yesterday i leadoff extra innings with a single by j reyes. I wanna steal 2b and the bunt him to 3rd with castillo.

              the pitcher threw over 11 times in a row! i tapped L1 one time!

              In RTTS I'm 0/4

              I always wind up forgetting to hold up the analog stick

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              • Shady13
                Rookie
                • Mar 2009
                • 93

                #8
                Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                Is it possible to manually control the baserunning but have the computer handle the base stealing aspect or is it all or nothing?

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                • royals_fan_16
                  Rookie
                  • Apr 2003
                  • 148

                  #9
                  Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                  You can't just steal whenever you want. Pick a good count to go, and just like in real life, if a fastball is thrown, its much harder to steal.

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                  • knick9mm
                    Rookie
                    • Feb 2006
                    • 490

                    #10
                    Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                    I think stealing bases is fine in this game. I got thrown out with Adam Jones stealing(didn't have a good lead) But I had no problem stealing with Brian Roberts
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                    • Ajaaxx
                      Rookie
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 90

                      #11
                      Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                      i'm not having any trouble stealing bases at all.

                      have you tried the interactive training mode thing where you can practice this? it helps a ton.

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                      • twiztiddarkangelman
                        Banned
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 597

                        #12
                        Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                        I don't feel that there is a problem in this area.

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                        • jim416
                          Banned
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 10606

                          #13
                          Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                          Originally posted by twiztiddarkangelman
                          I don't feel that there is a problem in this area.
                          There isn't. The game this year finally gets the user to think. I was having problems with the throw overs because it wouldn't have happened in 08. Then I learned to time my lead off, problem solved. Yet another thread indicating something is broken when it's the user.

                          This game is a relearn from 08.

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                          • Russell_SCEA
                            SCEA Community Manager
                            • May 2005
                            • 4161

                            #14
                            Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                            Which is why I can't say this enough please please play at least 30 games before you make up your mind on if you think something is broken or unbalanced.

                            It's all about your sample size.

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                            • Altimus
                              Chelsea, Assemble!
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 27283

                              #15
                              Re: Stealing bases is a joke

                              I don't think there is a problem with stealing bases. I stole my first base by accident by pressing L2.

                              Also the computer does a solid job as well. I think it is pretty solid all around.

                              As Russell said, play several games and have many attempts before coming to a conclusion.

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