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t-bone shuffle · 01-07-2019, 03:34 PM

Two approaches here:

For helping the AI, I've found that reducing the number of minor league affiliates to 4 (AAA, AA, A, Short A), 5 max really helps. I usually increase roster size at the next to lowest level (27 or so), and make certain that the lowest level has no roster size limit.

I also adjust the team market size/loyalty, etc to make certain that there is a proper disparity between the haves/not's, so that you'll see the have's in particular spend plenty.

These are just a couple of examples. There are certainly more/better that others might detail for you here.

2nd approach, assuming you are running an organization is to make it more difficult for yourself. I use a 1-10 rating scale for example. It makes assessing talent much more difficult. Use the hard/realistic injury setting, etc.

I also try to play what I'd term as "realistic". Meaning, for example, I'm very cautious with pitching prospects and injured pitchers (limiting pitch count/not rushing return from rehab/bringing prospect's along slowly). There are many other "realistic" options (trades - if it feels like you're taking advantage of the AI, don't do the deal), and in general not doing anything that doesn't "feel" right when dealing with the AI.

Just a couple of approaches for you to consider that might swing the advantage to the AI's side.

01-07-2019, 03:34 PM	#3
t-bone shuffle All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The dull edge of the blade Posts: 867	Two approaches here: For helping the AI, I've found that reducing the number of minor league affiliates to 4 (AAA, AA, A, Short A), 5 max really helps. I usually increase roster size at the next to lowest level (27 or so), and make certain that the lowest level has no roster size limit. I also adjust the team market size/loyalty, etc to make certain that there is a proper disparity between the haves/not's, so that you'll see the have's in particular spend plenty. These are just a couple of examples. There are certainly more/better that others might detail for you here. 2nd approach, assuming you are running an organization is to make it more difficult for yourself. I use a 1-10 rating scale for example. It makes assessing talent much more difficult. Use the hard/realistic injury setting, etc. I also try to play what I'd term as "realistic". Meaning, for example, I'm very cautious with pitching prospects and injured pitchers (limiting pitch count/not rushing return from rehab/bringing prospect's along slowly). There are many other "realistic" options (trades - if it feels like you're taking advantage of the AI, don't do the deal), and in general not doing anything that doesn't "feel" right when dealing with the AI. Just a couple of approaches for you to consider that might swing the advantage to the AI's side.