2014 MLB Season Sim With MLB 14 The Show

[nomo17k]

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.

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.

I think the pitcher hook logic is still too simplistic. (Not sure if this has been worked on for MLB 14.)

The AI doesn't really try to use platoon advantage the way real-life managers often do. Many at least consider bringing in their closer in the 8th in a tight ballgame, which doesn't really happen in The Show.

Variable/customizable manager tendency for AI controlled team would be nice.

[BrianU]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomo17k

I think the pitcher hook logic is still too simplistic. (Not sure if this has been worked on for MLB 14.) The AI doesn't really try to use platoon advantage the way real-life managers often do. Many at least consider bringing in their closer in the 8th in a tight ballgame, which doesn't really happen in The Show. Variable/customizable manager tendency for AI controlled team would be nice.

That is my biggest beef with the AI, not using proper lefty righty pitching matchups when subbing. I've thought about zeroing the CPU Manager Hook slider and making pitching changes during the game for them.

Takes much of the realism out of the game when you see a lefty come in to face a righty in a close one. It stands out because of how much the game does right. Just reading SCEA_Brian comment on the way hitting and pitching is programmed then you have this glaring lack of attention. I don't see it improving with next gen because I don't believe more RAM or CPU speed is needed for it it would seem to be a low resource issue.

[kehlis]

Not to be too negative but there could be a pretty big issue with the A's road alternate unis.

I think it's tied to them adding the new Green alternate which is supposed to be the away alternate yet the show has it as the home jersey, that isn't the problem though.

If you look at the screens of the A's at Miami they are wearing their alternate yellow but with the home white pants and both teams are wearing home white pants in all the screens.


Won't affect me since I play as the A's and can change it but that could get annoying to people who have to play the A's at home.

[Shaffer26]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

Not to be too negative but there could be a pretty big issue with the A's road alternate unis. I think it's tied to them adding the new Green alternate which is supposed to be the away alternate yet the show has it as the home jersey, that isn't the problem though. If you look at the screens of the A's at Miami they are wearing their alternate yellow but with the home white pants and both teams are wearing home white pants in all the screens. Won't affect me since I play as the A's and can change it but that could get annoying to people who have to play the A's at home.

You could always just change the jerseys before the game, no?

[ShowTyme15]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaffer26

You could always just change the jerseys before the game, no?

Yes you can.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaffer26

You could always just change the jerseys before the game, no?

Absolutely, but don't you think that could get annoying for fans of the Angels, Rangers, Mariners, and Astros who will play them at home with any sort of a regular basis?


I'm not saying it's a big deal, just pointing out an inaccuracy, that's all.

[Perfect Zero]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

Absolutely, but don't you think that could get annoying for fans of the Angels, Rangers, Mariners, and Astros who will play them at home with any sort of a regular basis? I'm not saying it's a big deal, just pointing out an inaccuracy, that's all.

It will probably be a problem when one is in Road to the Show where, for some reason I'll never know, you cannot change the uniforms. In the past, the Athletics have used both green and yellow at home though, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem at Oakland.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

It will probably be a problem when one is in Road to the Show where, for some reason I'll never know, you cannot change the uniforms. In the past, the Athletics have used both green and yellow at home though, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem at Oakland.

It shouldn't a problem in Oakland at all, the problem would be on the road.

Maybe I'm picky but seeing an away team wearing white pants would drive me nuts.