My problem with the one-pitch mode

RubeBaker · 07-04-2015, 09:42 AM

The one-pitch mode might save some time, but IMHO it takes away some of the realism and strategy from a baseball game. For instance, taking pitches and throwing to first or laying down a bunt for a hit or sacrifice. And, really, how long does it take to play an OOTP game on PBP mode? 15-20 minutes?

I prefer to play my OOTP games as close to real-life baseball as possible. And this game has taught me so much in terms of strategy from things that I've learned on my own to the countless contributions and suggestions I've received from so many of you on these forums. One example is knowing when and where to steal a base. I used to be a lot more aggressive and careless about stealing bases. As a result, my runners got thrown out a lot and my stolen base success rate was embarrassing. Then I started paying closer attention to the pitch-by-pitch screen and where the last pitch was thrown, how fast was it and I kept track on the pitch counts. All of these things factored into my strategy as well as the catcher's arm behind home plate and the pitcher's rating at holding runners.

Simply put, I would recommend not using the one-pitch mode unless it's a blowout and you're up 10-0. Great game as always!

BuenoWaino · 07-04-2015, 03:22 PM

You can get through a PBP game in 15-20min? Takes me that long to get through a game in one-pitch mode.

D-BacksJosh · 07-04-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BuenoWaino

You can get through a PBP game in 15-20min? Takes me that long to get through a game in one-pitch mode.

Yeah, with viewing all the matchups and history 1 pitch mode takes me at least 20 minutes. It would take forever for me to play out one game in pitch-by-pitch mode.

curt · 07-05-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by D-BacksJosh

Yeah, with viewing all the matchups and history 1 pitch mode takes me at least 20 minutes. It would take forever for me to play out one game in pitch-by-pitch mode.

I do pitch by pitch and it takes an hour or so for a game. I enjoy playing this way. I have a fictional league and team. I feel like I'm growing and becoming part of the team, seeing the ups and downs as the season progresses.

DCG12 · 07-05-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RubeBaker

The one-pitch mode might save some time, but IMHO it takes away some of the realism and strategy from a baseball game. For instance, taking pitches and throwing to first or laying down a bunt for a hit or sacrifice. And, really, how long does it take to play an OOTP game on PBP mode? 15-20 minutes?

I prefer to play my OOTP games as close to real-life baseball as possible. And this game has taught me so much in terms of strategy from things that I've learned on my own to the countless contributions and suggestions I've received from so many of you on these forums. One example is knowing when and where to steal a base. I used to be a lot more aggressive and careless about stealing bases. As a result, my runners got thrown out a lot and my stolen base success rate was embarrassing. Then I started paying closer attention to the pitch-by-pitch screen and where the last pitch was thrown, how fast was it and I kept track on the pitch counts. All of these things factored into my strategy as well as the catcher's arm behind home plate and the pitcher's rating at holding runners.

Simply put, I would recommend not using the one-pitch mode unless it's a blowout and you're up 10-0. Great game as always!

You do realize you can have all the strategy of pbp in one pitch mode. I play one pitch until there are opposing runners on, then use the keypad to slow down to pbp. For example 4 holds the runner, 5 is throw to first etc. If I have runners on that I want to steal or hit and run then again I use the keypad to get the options I want. I still get through my games in about 10-15 mins.

IsaacR · 07-05-2015, 11:57 AM

I play (and watch sometimes) in pitch-by-pitch. 30-45 minutes to play, 25-30 minutes to watch. One pitch is too unrealistic for me.
I rarely play out all my games, usually watch opening day and any playoff elimination games.

Giants44 · 07-05-2015, 01:10 PM

this is why OOTP is the best game ever made. Both options are available and it is easy to switch back and forth according to your preference.

these types of choices are everywhere in OOTP and really allows the individual to play the game they want to and that makes for a fantastic experience.

r0nster · 07-05-2015, 01:10 PM

Thats the best part of playing out the games we become attached to a few of the players. Sometimes hard to make the trades or allow players to go FA if one is attached to them. I love how we tend to personalize the game quite a bit.

Dyzalot · 07-06-2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RubeBaker

The one-pitch mode might save some time, but IMHO it takes away some of the realism and strategy from a baseball game. For instance, taking pitches and throwing to first or laying down a bunt for a hit or sacrifice. And, really, how long does it take to play an OOTP game on PBP mode? 15-20 minutes?

I prefer to play my OOTP games as close to real-life baseball as possible. And this game has taught me so much in terms of strategy from things that I've learned on my own to the countless contributions and suggestions I've received from so many of you on these forums. One example is knowing when and where to steal a base. I used to be a lot more aggressive and careless about stealing bases. As a result, my runners got thrown out a lot and my stolen base success rate was embarrassing. Then I started paying closer attention to the pitch-by-pitch screen and where the last pitch was thrown, how fast was it and I kept track on the pitch counts. All of these things factored into my strategy as well as the catcher's arm behind home plate and the pitcher's rating at holding runners.

Simply put, I would recommend not using the one-pitch mode unless it's a blowout and you're up 10-0. Great game as always!

I don't like playing pitch by pitch and getting to pick the pitch a runner steals on because in real MLB most runners (I think) either always have a green light by default or get a green light at certain times to steal and then it is at their own discretion. The manager doesn't usually tell them to steal no matter what on a certain pitch or ball & strike count.

07-04-2015, 09:42 AM	#1
RubeBaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 642	My problem with the one-pitch mode The one-pitch mode might save some time, but IMHO it takes away some of the realism and strategy from a baseball game. For instance, taking pitches and throwing to first or laying down a bunt for a hit or sacrifice. And, really, how long does it take to play an OOTP game on PBP mode? 15-20 minutes? I prefer to play my OOTP games as close to real-life baseball as possible. And this game has taught me so much in terms of strategy from things that I've learned on my own to the countless contributions and suggestions I've received from so many of you on these forums. One example is knowing when and where to steal a base. I used to be a lot more aggressive and careless about stealing bases. As a result, my runners got thrown out a lot and my stolen base success rate was embarrassing. Then I started paying closer attention to the pitch-by-pitch screen and where the last pitch was thrown, how fast was it and I kept track on the pitch counts. All of these things factored into my strategy as well as the catcher's arm behind home plate and the pitcher's rating at holding runners. Simply put, I would recommend not using the one-pitch mode unless it's a blowout and you're up 10-0. Great game as always!

07-05-2015, 11:57 AM	#6
IsaacR Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 464	I play (and watch sometimes) in pitch-by-pitch. 30-45 minutes to play, 25-30 minutes to watch. One pitch is too unrealistic for me. I rarely play out all my games, usually watch opening day and any playoff elimination games. __________________ The Oriole Way - My Dynasty as the Orioles GM Online Leagues: SBL - Colorado Rockies PATP - Montreal Royals

07-05-2015, 01:10 PM	#7
Giants44 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,408	this is why OOTP is the best game ever made. Both options are available and it is easy to switch back and forth according to your preference. these types of choices are everywhere in OOTP and really allows the individual to play the game they want to and that makes for a fantastic experience. __________________ "In a text sim - Immersion is everything" -Me "Judge a man not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" -Martin Luther King "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." -Einstein "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." -Muhammad Ali "Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything." -Toby Harrah

07-04-2015, 03:22 PM	#2
BuenoWaino Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 66	You can get through a PBP game in 15-20min? Takes me that long to get through a game in one-pitch mode.

07-05-2015, 01:10 PM	#8
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,053	Thats the best part of playing out the games we become attached to a few of the players. Sometimes hard to make the trades or allow players to go FA if one is attached to them. I love how we tend to personalize the game quite a bit.