I'm sure this is old news to many, but in messing around with CAPs I realized that they made pitch speed relative this year. At first I thought something was wrong as the max FB speed was 93. Then I realized it varied based on offspeed stuff. It's actually a really useful addition (for long term franchise play, in particular) because previously many of the generated players would end up with ridiculous differences in pitch speeds.
Well, Prince Fielder has batted twice and the defense has not budged, not the infield, not the outfield.
In fact, the Orioles outfield defensive alignment is the same depth for every player in the Tiger lineup.
The only fielder who has moved at all is Adam Jones in CF. For righties, he's shaded a tep or 2 to the left of center. For lefties, a step or 2 to the right.
I saw slab's pic but I cant duplicate it.
I have pics that I took as screenshots on the PS3. Someone direct me and I'll post here.
I'm sure this is old news to many, but in messing around with CAPs I realized that they made pitch speed relative this year. At first I thought something was wrong as the max FB speed was 93. Then I realized it varied based on offspeed stuff. It's actually a really useful addition (for long term franchise play, in particular) because previously many of the generated players would end up with ridiculous differences in pitch speeds.
Yes... except you can still create a pitcher with 100 mph heater and 70 mph change-up... that hasn't changed.
Yes... except you can still create a pitcher with 100 mph heater and 70 mph change-up... that hasn't changed.
I've noticed quite a few CPU pitchers have 79 mph changeups. I never knew so many pitchers threw 79 mph changeups, even with fastballs in mid nineties.
Decided to use a different team so I used the Rays hosting the Tigers. I just set Prince as leadoff man so I could see right away.
And, just like the pic by slab and the other poster who used the Giants, the Rays defense was appropriate with an extreme shift, both infield and outfield
Do any Oriole fans (or dev) know if Buck is just a manager who doesn't shift for anyone? If thats the case and they built it into the game, that would be amazing.
Now, I'd like to see if the cpu will adjust depth based on hitter power. So far, the answer is NO, they don't.
Keeping the Rays as the cpu team, I took the Nationals into Shibe Park. I use Shibe Park because of the grids in the outfield. Its very easy to count the lines to determine if the outfielder adjusts how shallow or deep they position.
The outfielders kept the exact same depth for Span (no power at all) as they did for Harper and Zimmerman and LaRoche, and the whole lineup for that matter.
On a side note: I love the ratings system so far. Despite the fact that Laroche won the Silver Slugger Award at 1st base last year and had 33 bombs, he wasn't overrated for power. He's 74 against righties and 73 against lefties. Great job SCEA
1 year I finish with win totals in the 80s and don't make playoffs
Next year I finish with win total in the 100s and win the world series.
BOTH times, my budget increased by 10%. I thought budget increase depended on success of a team?
I agree, I'm not sure why it is like that. It was a little different at CD. Not all teams went up the same amount and there were more teams that dropped. They are aware of it.
Yes... except you can still create a pitcher with 100 mph heater and 70 mph change-up... that hasn't changed.
Really? Once I realized what they did I tried it and couldn't get that. I think the most extreme was something like 100mph FB and something around the mid 80s for the change. I didn't try exhaustively though. That's too bad if that's the case...not quite as useful as I had pictured.
Decided to use a different team so I used the Rays hosting the Tigers. I just set Prince as leadoff man so I could see right away.
And, just like the pic by slab and the other poster who used the Giants, the Rays defense was appropriate with an extreme shift, both infield and outfield
Do any Oriole fans (or dev) know if Buck is just a manager who doesn't shift for anyone? If thats the case and they built it into the game, that would be amazing.
Now, I'd like to see if the cpu will adjust depth based on hitter power. So far, the answer is NO, they don't.
Keeping the Rays as the cpu team, I took the Nationals into Shibe Park. I use Shibe Park because of the grids in the outfield. Its very easy to count the lines to determine if the outfielder adjusts how shallow or deep they position.
The outfielders kept the exact same depth for Span (no power at all) as they did for Harper and Zimmerman and LaRoche, and the whole lineup for that matter.
On a side note: I love the ratings system so far. Despite the fact that Laroche won the Silver Slugger Award at 1st base last year and had 33 bombs, he wasn't overrated for power. He's 74 against righties and 73 against lefties. Great job SCEA
If you play as the Red Sox, you will see the Outfielders all play Deep and the infield in a huge shift for Ortiz.
They will also play deep for Saltalamachia, shade to the left for Middlebrooks, and creep in on the grass when Ciriaco is at the plate if the mood is right for a bunt.
Make sure you have the Defensive Positioning set at Auto if you want help, and remember, at the very first at bat, you can set up your own team for the entire lineup as far as how you want to play them. Late in the game, you can override those decisions for an at bat, as needed. (guys on base, playing in to protect against a run etc...)
I have noticed no issue at all with the CPU playing as they "should" and have actually remarked a few times that I had been robbed, based on some pretty fine coaching by the other team with regards to where they had my guys played.
~syf
**edit** By the way, I played Baltimore in a Spring Training Exhibition game, and they definitely put the shift on against Ortiz.
Lance Lynn took a perfect game 8 1/3 innings for me last night in the NLCS Game 6 Cardinals vs Giants. Giants leading series 3-2. San Francisco bunted for a base hit!!! May the baseball gods have mercy on your souls!
In their defense, I was only leading 2-0 and the pinch hitter followed with a single, putting the tying run on base. Luckily, Motte came in and slammed the door.
I am LOVING this game.
All-Star difficulty, Zone hitting, Pulse pitching, all sliders at default.
I agree, I'm not sure why it is like that. It was a little different at CD. Not all teams went up the same amount and there were more teams that dropped. They are aware of it.
I was the Tigers and won my division, but lost in the championship series. My budget dropped 10%
Lance Lynn took a perfect game 8 1/3 innings for me last night in the NLCS Game 6 Cardinals vs Giants. Giants leading series 3-2. San Francisco bunted for a base hit!!! May the baseball gods have mercy on your souls!
In their defense, I was only leading 2-0 and the pinch hitter followed with a single, putting the tying run on base. Luckily, Motte came in and slammed the door.
I am LOVING this game.
All-Star difficulty, Zone hitting, Pulse pitching, all sliders at default.
Got a question for Samsung LED gamers. What picture mode gives the best picture for The Show? Can't decide between dynamic and natural. Sometimes dynamic looks too bright, and sometimes natural looks too dark. Help please.
Best baseball game I have EVER played period. Just needs a few fixes. Having a blast this year. Found MLB 12 to be boring overall and quit after maybe playing 20 games. Love the new throw meter. Makes fielding more interactive and keeps me on my toes in the field. Used to be just going thru the motions on the other previous Shows.
Got a question for Samsung LED gamers. What picture mode gives the best picture for The Show? Can't decide between dynamic and natural. Sometimes dynamic looks too bright, and sometimes natural looks too dark. Help please.
Check out my reply on the what tv are you using poll post.