Player strategy to force switch

Josquin · 11-19-2018, 06:46 PM

Is it possible to add a player strategy setting to force a switch hitter to hit from a certain side even against same-handed pitchers?

This could be used as a counter to the stupid tricked-out ballpark thing.

This is my current opponent's ballpark, lineup and home record, (and there are other players who are doing the same thing but with lefties). It would be nice to temporarily set my 7 switch hitters to hit right-handed and lay a thorough beating on this silly team

CrazyWR · 11-20-2018, 08:17 AM

This would be helpful for sure

Markus Heinsohn · 11-21-2018, 06:14 AM

By the way,we will change the ballpark factor limits to 0.9 and 1.1 for HR and AVG.

Kushiel · 11-21-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

By the way,we will change the ballpark factor limits to 0.9 and 1.1 for HR and AVG.

I am one that feels this will open more strategy into the game instead of people trying win with a gimmicky team. This is the best news I have received yet for addressing the unrealistic imbalance to strategy part of the game. I personally want to tip my Ranger's cap to you, Sir.

One Post Wonder · 11-21-2018, 12:16 PM

Why not reduce that 14 day 'cooling off' period that players receive when they are moved to the reserve roster?

Then if you've got a couple of teams coming up who play that way, you can temporarily shuttle in a couple of extra left handers. Keep a penalty so that it doesn't get abused, but lower it to 5 days or something.

That would make the reserve roster something worth thinking about. Maybe with that change, even limit the reserve roster to 15 players, so we've got a 40 man roster in play and it reduces strain on your servers.

Markus Heinsohn · 11-21-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by One Post Wonder

Why not reduce that 14 day 'cooling off' period that players receive when they are moved to the reserve roster?

Then if you've got a couple of teams coming up who play that way, you can temporarily shuttle in a couple of extra left handers. Keep a penalty so that it doesn't get abused, but lower it to 5 days or something.

That would make the reserve roster something worth thinking about. Maybe with that change, even limit the reserve roster to 15 players, so we've got a 40 man roster in play and it reduces strain on your servers.

No, a lower limit would open the door for exploits. We have discussed this at length during development and closed beta.

11-19-2018, 06:46 PM	#1
Josquin Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 228	Player strategy to force switch Is it possible to add a player strategy setting to force a switch hitter to hit from a certain side even against same-handed pitchers? This could be used as a counter to the stupid tricked-out ballpark thing. This is my current opponent's ballpark, lineup and home record, (and there are other players who are doing the same thing but with lefties). It would be nice to temporarily set my 7 switch hitters to hit right-handed and lay a thorough beating on this silly team Attached Images Last edited by Josquin; 11-19-2018 at 06:47 PM.

11-21-2018, 06:14 AM	#3
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	By the way,we will change the ballpark factor limits to 0.9 and 1.1 for HR and AVG. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

11-20-2018, 08:17 AM	#2
CrazyWR All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 549	This would be helpful for sure

11-21-2018, 12:16 PM	#5
One Post Wonder All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 538	Why not reduce that 14 day 'cooling off' period that players receive when they are moved to the reserve roster? Then if you've got a couple of teams coming up who play that way, you can temporarily shuttle in a couple of extra left handers. Keep a penalty so that it doesn't get abused, but lower it to 5 days or something. That would make the reserve roster something worth thinking about. Maybe with that change, even limit the reserve roster to 15 players, so we've got a 40 man roster in play and it reduces strain on your servers.