2014 MLB Season Sim With MLB 14 The Show

[bronxbombers21325]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

I seem to remember Boston coming out on top in the sims last year. Lot's of people ?????? then as well! M.K. Knight165

Maybe Ramone is atually psychic?

[Brandwin]

So we can play Online Franchise with just one user?

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by DookieMowf

So we can play Online Franchise with just one user?

Yes.

M.K.
Knight165

[seasprite]

Quote: Originally Posted by DookieMowf

So we can play Online Franchise with just one user?

Yes, I believe this was recently confirmed and clarified by Ramone

[Double Deuce]

It looks like Closer usage/stamina may still be a problem. 50+ saves from the top closers in both leagues isn't very realistic, unless it was a fluke. But based on last year, I imagine it isn't. Closers always seem to be used too much in franchise. I'd like to see some logic to give closers more rest so they don't pitch day after day after day. Generally in real life, a team will have one closer with saves in the high 30s to mid 40s (assuming the closer stays healthy throughout the year), and one or two other guys with a handful. But The Show seems to always have the closer with high 40s or into the 50s, and very few saves from other relievers.

[philipahoward2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Double Deuce

It looks like Closer usage/stamina may still be a problem. 50+ saves from the top closers in both leagues isn't very realistic, unless it was a fluke. But based on last year, I imagine it isn't. Closers always seem to be used too much in franchise. I'd like to see some logic to give closers more rest so they don't pitch day after day after day. Generally in real life, a team will have one closer with saves in the high 30s to mid 40s (assuming the closer stays healthy throughout the year), and one or two other guys with a handful. But The Show seems to always have the closer with high 40s or into the 50s, and very few saves from other relievers.

At the same time, closers in The Show always seem to have far too few innings. I haven't played in several months, but from what I remember they usually have fewer innings than saves, which I think is a much bigger problem than closers having too many saves. I wish there was a better way to manage your bullpen in franchise while simulating. Like setting rules saying I don't want this pitcher to pitch with less than 70% energy (or at least put him on the bottom of the list for pitchers to come in). What would be really cool is if there was AI that learns how you manage your team (lineups, pinch hitters, double switches, how many pitches your SP goes and how you use your pen) when you actually play games. Then if you want to sim a few weeks it will manage your team more like you do. Of course the more games you play the better it would mimic your play style. I have absolutely no idea how realistic this is, but it would be damn cool.

[Double Deuce]

Quote: Originally Posted by philipahoward2

At the same time, closers in The Show always seem to have far too few innings. I haven't played in several months, but from what I remember they usually have fewer innings than saves, which I think is a much bigger problem than closers having too many saves. I wish there was a better way to manage your bullpen in franchise while simulating. Like setting rules saying I don't want this pitcher to pitch with less than 70% energy (or at least put him on the bottom of the list for pitchers to come in). What would be really cool is if there was AI that learns how you manage your team (lineups, pinch hitters, double switches, how many pitches your SP goes and how you use your pen) when you actually play games. Then if you want to sim a few weeks it will manage your team more like you do. Of course the more games you play the better it would mimic your play style. I have absolutely no idea how realistic this is, but it would be damn cool.

That'd be cool. I'd also like to see the AI teams remove closers who are struggling, at least for short periods of time until they get their groove back. Real-life teams do this pretty often, especially for less-established closers. But in The Show, it's like if you are tagged as a closer, you're the one closing, even if your ERA is terrible and the pen has plenty of other viable options. I'd like to see this improved in the next few years.

[tbook24]

finally the A's actually won the division in the SIM. lol after 2 seasons of finishng 3rd