As far as game settings go, clutper's guide to
A massive collection of every tip and trick I've got. Share your own! is a great place to start. While I use some of those recommendations, below is an overview of the settings I'm using for this game. I've only included those that I see as pertinent to player development and player ratings.
Game Settings
Global Settings
Scouting Settings- Use complete scouting system is on.
- Scouting report updates occur monthly, during season.
- Report history is set to keep one report per season.
- Scouting accuracy is normal.
Player Rating Scales- Player actual ratings scale is 1 to 20.
- Player potential ratings scale is 1 to 20.
- Other player ratings scale is 1 to 20.
- Overall ratings is set to values 20 to 80.
- Potential ratings is set to values 20 to 80.
Coaching Staff Settings- Use complete coaching system is on.
Report Settings- Top prospect list is generated annually.
Players & Facegen
Player Personality Settings- Show & use player personality ratings is on.
- Show & use player morale system is on.
Player Development Settings- Batter aging speed is 1.000.
- Batter dev. speed is 1.000.
- Pitcher aging speed is 1.000.
- Pitcher dev. speed is 1.000.
- Talent change randomness is 100.
AI Settings
Trading AI Settings- Trade difficulty is very hard.
- Trading preference is neutral.
Player Evaluation AI Settings- Ratings weight is 35%.
- Current year stats weight is 30%.
- Previous year stats weight is 25%.
- 2 years ago stats weight is 10%.
Other AI Settings- Lineup selection is traditional.
Overall, I tend to stay pretty close to the game defaults.
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