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kcstengelsr · 02-09-2023, 12:28 PM

re Kg76's: "...but too often the fielder gets to the ball really early and does nothing. I know, those are probably just timing issues..."

I remember in these forums back with OOTP21 that a number of people complained that for example a base hit to an outfielder would sometimes be relayed to an infielder who would hold onto the ball while a runner from second not yet at third would run past third base and score. Marcus indicated then that it was a timing issue, but starting with OOTP22 and continuing into OOTP23 it appeared that one fix was to have the infielder sometimes run into the diamond incorrectly to receive the throw. Back in OOTP21 the shortstop usually was in his correct relay position in the outfield grass on hits to left field, but starting with OOTP22 he wrongly started to frequently run into the diamond to cut off a possible throw to the plate. It was the wrong way to treat one particular timing issue IMO.

I wonder if the animators and playtesters are running their manual tests at the correct speed for the best eye of the viewer. After close to two thousand manual games with OOTP I personally prefer to have 3D Animation Speed at Slow (in Game, then Settings, then 3D and Facegens). Sometimes Slightly Slow looks better for the baserunners but I like Slow for the timing of ground ball outs. I imagine many people playing OOTP manually have 3D Animation Speed much faster than Slow, perhaps Normal or Accelerated. Faster 3D Speed will show the fielders getting to the batted balls much quicker, perhaps too quick for good animation results. I suggest that playtesters and animators try 3D Speed at Slow.

Footnote: Add the pitchers and catchers to positions in need of situational response review. Sometimes they properly respond, sometimes they don't as sometimes the pitcher just remains on the pitcher's mound after a batted ball and sometimes the catcher on a batted ball stays behind the plate in situations when he should run towards first base.

Thanks all of you who commented in this thread. I have no deadline for when my concerns might be addressed but I do play tons of OOTP manual games and I continue to notice a few things.

02-09-2023, 12:28 PM	#8
kcstengelsr Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 147	re Kg76's: "...but too often the fielder gets to the ball really early and does nothing. I know, those are probably just timing issues..." I remember in these forums back with OOTP21 that a number of people complained that for example a base hit to an outfielder would sometimes be relayed to an infielder who would hold onto the ball while a runner from second not yet at third would run past third base and score. Marcus indicated then that it was a timing issue, but starting with OOTP22 and continuing into OOTP23 it appeared that one fix was to have the infielder sometimes run into the diamond incorrectly to receive the throw. Back in OOTP21 the shortstop usually was in his correct relay position in the outfield grass on hits to left field, but starting with OOTP22 he wrongly started to frequently run into the diamond to cut off a possible throw to the plate. It was the wrong way to treat one particular timing issue IMO. I wonder if the animators and playtesters are running their manual tests at the correct speed for the best eye of the viewer. After close to two thousand manual games with OOTP I personally prefer to have 3D Animation Speed at Slow (in Game, then Settings, then 3D and Facegens). Sometimes Slightly Slow looks better for the baserunners but I like Slow for the timing of ground ball outs. I imagine many people playing OOTP manually have 3D Animation Speed much faster than Slow, perhaps Normal or Accelerated. Faster 3D Speed will show the fielders getting to the batted balls much quicker, perhaps too quick for good animation results. I suggest that playtesters and animators try 3D Speed at Slow. Footnote: Add the pitchers and catchers to positions in need of situational response review. Sometimes they properly respond, sometimes they don't as sometimes the pitcher just remains on the pitcher's mound after a batted ball and sometimes the catcher on a batted ball stays behind the plate in situations when he should run towards first base. Thanks all of you who commented in this thread. I have no deadline for when my concerns might be addressed but I do play tons of OOTP manual games and I continue to notice a few things.