I still skew toward enjoying the game, but This is why when anyone says something along the lines of “it’s my money. Why do you care what u do with it” (that’s the kind version) they are invalid.
Every micro transaction purchased over the past decade, every whale that spends thousands has contributed to games losing features and modes, or having them hidden behind additional paywalls. They are the reason publishers prioritize grind over gameplay and retail games resemble a free to play model.
It’s the reason developers will keep moving the line on what’s deemed acceptable, because SDS will openly receive praise for what would have been deemed unacceptable 5 years ago because other developers are even worse now and people have completely forgot what normalcy is.

This year is less fun for me because it seems like every game plays completely different and there are games where pitch speed is just insane. I’m talking I could be on Veteran and very late on any fastball over 96. I can then go into practice mode and be early on the same fastballs on legendary...it makes no sense at times and it’s frustrating.

Instead of jacking up pitch speeds I really wish they kept those reasonable and just considerably shrunk the pci (and forced actual good contact) as a means to balance skill/difficulty.
At least to me that seems more reasonable considering the potential online issues....and the absurdity it every pitcher you face having a 95+ sinker or can magically throw 100+ every single pitch of a game as a starter.

@sandule said in Timing window:

This is something SDS need to address if possible!!! Most people don't buy a PS4 to hook up to a monitor. Having to buy a monitor just so you can play a game properly is ridiculous. Hopefully this is something the team can address next year.

I’m with you. I can understand if you’re talking about that too 5% type of player needing a monitor to compete on legendary or in the sponsored tournaments, but this year especially, it’s begun to feel for many like you need one just to compete in the bit above average range and to me that’s a design flaw.

“Crank up there pitch speed” really is about the laziest way to deal with hitting/difficulty. I’d much rather they do things like shrink the pci and actually reward contact within the pci to balance hitting and prioritize skill over just ramping up pitch speeds.

There are a host of different bosses.
For instance, I have Feller instead of Sale.
I’m kind of paralyzed already to continue, My happy place at the moment is just knowing I have the chance to get through this with little agitation and frustration lol

Wait what?!? This is 6 innings and quick counts?!?

I figure they’d learn their lesson after the first 6 inning one and the response...and the quick counts?!? I mean it’s not even real baseball, stats shouldn’t even count for this.
I’m pretty disappointed at the moment...

As for the actual topic. The reward structure was clear from the start. If you were a maniac who got 60 wins in a week that’s on you. Though, after what I typed above I wish I was more of a maniac and got some more wins lol

I wouldn’t be opposed if it was at least double and stats had to be accumulated AS or higher, maybe even higher than that...

But I mean it is “prestige” which connotes respect and admiration from a great achievement...so it would make sense that would have to be done through competitive online play and there is no prestige that can come from grinding vs the CPU on lower levels (AS probably being included in a lower level)

It was an awful idea for an event to begin with. At least to me as someone who’a favorite part of Events is creating unique teams and using cards I may not normally use. Or having fun gimmicks you get to build a team around - under 25, all speed, etc etc
There were only a handful of cards available for this Event, so you’re either running into the same lineup/players every game or you don’t have the stubs/money to get those players and field a competitive team.
To me that’s the antithesis of fun and what these Events should signify...and that’s all before the fact that it’s on Hall of Fame.

Know what would be sweet?
If they started adding the occasional TA voucher to these maps.
Even if it’s just like a +4 AL and +4 NL it would be appreciated, especially since Showdown apparently is done with me defeating it and has turned into a complete nightmare.

Your comment to me is borderline offensive in its delusion and naivety.
You’re literally feeling bad and making an excuse for someone that’s ranked 872 in a week and a half in ranked seasons?!? Someone that’s currently the top 1% of the top 1%.
You want to put that in context to the real world. It’s a billionaire standing in line and asking you to pay their bill because they don’t feel like reaching into their pocket.

You want to talk about what’s ruining society. It’s individuals that that form strong opinions regarding situations where they’re incapable of seeing beyond the most simplistic surface level.

@Steelerof3Rivers said in Pathetic Babies Begging for Rating in RS:

@Bob_Loblaw1984 said in Pathetic Babies Begging for Rating in RS:

First game I played in the new event was a guy saying “HR w/Walker and I quit.” He was the home team and gave me 6 homers in the first. I walked Walker and K’d the side with Orel. He beaned me and quit in the top of the 2nd. Love it!

People like you and OP are why there is so much hate and ill will in this world. Someone is humble enough to know they aren’t good enough to achieve certain things in life so they ask for help & you in turn feel the need to shame & humiliate them. Just remember this the next time you are in a bind in some walk of life and people refuse. And spare me the “it’s just a video game” line. This is a reflection of who you are period.

I think it could have been cool if they had like Gold/Silver pitchers on All-Star. That may have provided an entirely different play experience.

As it stands, the trifecta of no power, any pitcher you want and on HOF seems about the stupidest combination possible and I’m honestly baffled by what it was hoping to accomplish. Change one of those three variables and it’s likely manageable, but as it stands I can’t see how this isn’t non-stop bunting or insufferable games where it’s difficult for the majority of the player base to get on base, much less a run.

Every PS4 controller I’ve had had had to be replaced within a year, always some button issue...what you described had been most common, likely a drift in the analog button. I tried to fix one by following some yt videos but had no luck. Just replace them at this point.

It’s also less than a week since the new season started. I’d imagine more average players know well enough to stay away at the start of the new season and/or are starting at 550, if not 450, so they aren’t going to be around 600 yet.

Unreal, I still have yet to pull anything but base tier in these HRD packs.

I think I’d agree with this, just simply because I don’t believe the game is designed to account for these cards.

Just a theory, largely based on my time with the game these past two years and the realization that it’s played best in Live Series Events (especially those on HOF). It led me to question if a lot of the common complaints can’t in fact be traced back to the core gameplay not being designed for a “God Squad”. Should note another big factor in that equation is lineups having insane fielders across the board - people complain about stuff like never having gap hits, but again, was the game designed to account for a Trout/Mantle/Cobb outfield? - but those still go to just 99, so while I think the same theory applies, admittedly, the cap wouldn’t help with that.

I beat him with the wait until two strike method...I did however have a different experience than most. Both times I faced him, he walked very few batters, but after 120 or so pitches he became manageable for me...and after like 170 pitches I just started teeing off on him (at least the second attempt)

So I think it’s a good strategy because even if you aren’t benefitting with free runs, you can really push the pitch count up to a point where you should have a chance to hit him well.

There are a host of different bosses.
For instance, I have Feller instead of Sale.
I’m kind of paralyzed already to continue, My happy place at the moment is just knowing I have the chance to get through this with little agitation and frustration lol

It’s likely you got too comfortable with things...at least speaking for myself, I think I’ve realized this is what happens to me. I’ll find settings I like, have success, but then I get comfortable which means I get lazy and start to develop bad habits.

As you mentioned, what usually works for me is switching something, anything that forces me to change perspective and to focus once again. This usually leads to finding new settings that work, or going back to the previous set up and once again having a fresh perspective.

Unfortunately I haven’t taken this advice enough myself this year, as it usually does help me get out of slumps.

FWIW - I don’t think it’s likely mentioned enough, but to be great at this game takes skills or abilities which can’t be taught. Sure, with enough practice someone can always improve...but it’s difficult to teach yourself to have incredible eye sight, hand eye coordination, mental processing, etc etc.

I think it’s also important to try to keep some sort of perspective. If you frequent the reddit board you’d think “average” was being age least 700+ in RS. When the reality is the overwhelming majority are playing under that. So while it’s great to have goals and what to improve, so often you see the “how do I make ws” type posts and they tend to have little awareness that their basically asking how do I be the top “5-10” at something. I’m not sure if it’s just because it’s a “game” that gives the sense that anyone can do it, but I doubt there’s many other areas in life where people think they can get a few tips and go from competent to one of the best in the world in any other field/area.

Sorry, kind of going off on a bit of a rambling mess. Guess the overall point is the majority aren’t great - but it can still be fun, especially if you keep things in perspective...and if it isn’t fun, then the game probably isn’t worth obsessing over.

I think it could have been cool if they had like Gold/Silver pitchers on All-Star. That may have provided an entirely different play experience.

As it stands, the trifecta of no power, any pitcher you want and on HOF seems about the stupidest combination possible and I’m honestly baffled by what it was hoping to accomplish. Change one of those three variables and it’s likely manageable, but as it stands I can’t see how this isn’t non-stop bunting or insufferable games where it’s difficult for the majority of the player base to get on base, much less a run.

@sandule said in Timing window:

This is something SDS need to address if possible!!! Most people don't buy a PS4 to hook up to a monitor. Having to buy a monitor just so you can play a game properly is ridiculous. Hopefully this is something the team can address next year.

I’m with you. I can understand if you’re talking about that too 5% type of player needing a monitor to compete on legendary or in the sponsored tournaments, but this year especially, it’s begun to feel for many like you need one just to compete in the bit above average range and to me that’s a design flaw.

“Crank up there pitch speed” really is about the laziest way to deal with hitting/difficulty. I’d much rather they do things like shrink the pci and actually reward contact within the pci to balance hitting and prioritize skill over just ramping up pitch speeds.