PBP - Pitch & Hit

ctchw · 06-12-2006, 09:50 PM

I'm going a bit crazy here. When playing the game in PBP mode firstly when pitching a "Pitch" for a strike it does not happen. Ends up as a ball. Or when Hitting does the same with the "Swing" feature. When I tell my batter to swing he ball watches and does not swing, my guess is that his Eye's or K's stats are taking control.

I just need an explanation why doesn't the pitcher and batter do exactly what you choose them to do in PBP mode.

Looking forwrd to reply.

Syd Thrift · 06-12-2006, 09:55 PM

"Pitch" means "throw the ball to the plate". It doesn't mean "groove it down the middle" (although it'd be cool if that was an option - you could simulate Crash Davis and stuff). In today's game, not even Lou Piniella can tell a guy to throw strikes and expect him to follow orders 100% of the time. Similarly, all "swing away" means is that you're letting the batter take his bat off his shoulder and swing *if he sees a pitch he wants to hit*. Some guys are going to hack at everything a la Vlad Guerrero, some are going to wait for their pitch a la Jim Thome. It's just the way baseball goes.

battists · 07-04-2006, 12:30 AM

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Thanks!

Steve

battists · 07-17-2006, 02:24 PM

We have a new rule that states that Tech Support threads wherein we have not received a response within 7 days will be closed.

This one meets this criteria, so I'm closing this.

If you want to discuss it again, just PM me with the thread link, and I'll re-open. (Don't just say "Hey, reopen my thread." I need to know the URL, thanks!)

Steve

06-12-2006, 09:50 PM	#1
ctchw Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 29	PBP - Pitch & Hit I'm going a bit crazy here. When playing the game in PBP mode firstly when pitching a "Pitch" for a strike it does not happen. Ends up as a ball. Or when Hitting does the same with the "Swing" feature. When I tell my batter to swing he ball watches and does not swing, my guess is that his Eye's or K's stats are taking control. I just need an explanation why doesn't the pitcher and batter do exactly what you choose them to do in PBP mode. Looking forwrd to reply.

06-12-2006, 09:55 PM	#2
Syd Thrift Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 10,611	"Pitch" means "throw the ball to the plate". It doesn't mean "groove it down the middle" (although it'd be cool if that was an option - you could simulate Crash Davis and stuff). In today's game, not even Lou Piniella can tell a guy to throw strikes and expect him to follow orders 100% of the time. Similarly, all "swing away" means is that you're letting the batter take his bat off his shoulder and swing if he sees a pitch he wants to hit. Some guys are going to hack at everything a la Vlad Guerrero, some are going to wait for their pitch a la Jim Thome. It's just the way baseball goes.

07-04-2006, 12:30 AM	#3
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	Did this answer your question? Thanks! Steve

07-17-2006, 02:24 PM	#4
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	We have a new rule that states that Tech Support threads wherein we have not received a response within 7 days will be closed. This one meets this criteria, so I'm closing this. If you want to discuss it again, just PM me with the thread link, and I'll re-open. (Don't just say "Hey, reopen my thread." I need to know the URL, thanks!) Steve