Quick pitching in the current event?
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I actually enjoy a brisker pace, but the latest event seems out of control with quick pitching. There is almost no delay in between pitches right now and this is from the majority of players. I of course will reciprocate this when it's done to me.
Has anyone else noticed this uptick lately?
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@txbizman_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
I actually enjoy a brisker pace, but the latest event seems out of control with quick pitching. There is almost no delay in between pitches right now and this is from the majority of players. I of course will reciprocate this when it's done to me.
Has anyone else noticed this uptick lately?
I don't play a ton online, but there are some players, I would love to put their names online, but know what will happen that quick pitch, and if I should somehow get a runner on base they literally pitch the second they get the ball back.
Don't look to SDS to fix this though. Working as intended.
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Never had an issue with this or guys who like to slide step.
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@virusts_XBL said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Never had an issue with this or guys who like to slide step.
I don't mind the slide step as much as their ability to hit the zone is pretty reduced. Plus it usually means fastball. If you can time it (a big issue for me) you should be able to rake.
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I’d prefer someone pitch fast over taking their sweet time between pitches 100% of the time. It’s a video game, you don’t need to step out of the box and adjust your batting gloves.
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Yeah I have no problem with people pitching rapid fire. Makes it easy to get in a hitting rhythm, tougher for them to pitch.
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I pitch as soon as I can all the time. I don’t see why you wouldn’t honestly it’s a video game it’s not like you need to catch your breath
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@Redd666ish_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
I pitch as soon as I can all the time. I don’t see why you wouldn’t honestly it’s a video game it’s not like you need to catch your breath
Because if I get a slow runner on base and want to pinch run, or warm up a relief pitcher, players like you make it impossible. It's borderline cheating.
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Anyone who says this tactic is not an advantage to the pitcher and is purely an attempt “to make the game go faster” is not being completely honest, IMO.
This is not to speed up the game, so much as it is to keep your opponent off balance, force bad swings decisions, etc.
Of course nobody will admit that. They are trying to win, and will gaslight you if you complain about it (you don’t need to adjust your batting gloves).
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@halfbutt_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Anyone who says this tactic is not an advantage to the pitcher and is purely an attempt “to make the game go faster” is not being completely honest, IMO.
This is not to speed up the game, so much as it is to keep your opponent off balance, force bad swings decisions, etc.
Of course nobody will admit that. They are trying to win, and will gaslight you if you complain about it (you don’t need to adjust your batting gloves).
Then you can step out or pause. What could you possibly have to do between pitches that you are not ready to go throughout the AB?
Do you also like to replay every HR and diving play and not press X between innings to get speed up the process?
*3 inning event game takes 45 mins
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@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@halfbutt_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Anyone who says this tactic is not an advantage to the pitcher and is purely an attempt “to make the game go faster” is not being completely honest, IMO.
This is not to speed up the game, so much as it is to keep your opponent off balance, force bad swings decisions, etc.
Of course nobody will admit that. They are trying to win, and will gaslight you if you complain about it (you don’t need to adjust your batting gloves).
Then you can step out or pause. What could you possibly have to do between pitches that you are not ready to go throughout the AB?
Do you also like to replay every HR and diving play and not press X between innings to get speed up the process?
*3 inning event game takes 45 mins
I’ll make an adjustment, if facing an opponent that does this. What else are you going to do?
I’m not going to smile and go, “thanks for quick pitching me dude, I was in a hurry to get this event game over!”
Cmon now.
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@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Then you can step out or pause
If you are quick pitching the batter CANNOT pause or step out because you instantly go into the windup.
Just admit it you like to cheese.
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@darkblue1876_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Then you can step out or pause
If you are quick pitching the batter CANNOT pause or step out because you instantly go into the windup.
Just admit it you like to cheese.
That’s false. Just admit you can’t hit.
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@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@darkblue1876_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Then you can step out or pause
If you are quick pitching the batter CANNOT pause or step out because you instantly go into the windup.
Just admit it you like to cheese.
That’s false. Just admit you can’t hit.
I have always admitted I can't hit. It is CHEATERS like yourself that can't deal with people who are willing to call you out on it.
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@darkblue1876_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@darkblue1876_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
Then you can step out or pause
If you are quick pitching the batter CANNOT pause or step out because you instantly go into the windup.
Just admit it you like to cheese.
That’s false. Just admit you can’t hit.
I have always admitted I can't hit. It is CHEATERS like yourself that can't deal with people who are willing to call you out on it.
Please explain how I’m cheating by not taking the max amount of time between pitches? If you can’t hit it doesn’t matter if I take 1 second between pitches or 8 seconds, you’re still going to get out. Learn to hit better and just beat your opponents.
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@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
If you can’t hit it doesn’t matter if I take 1 second between pitches or 8 seconds, you’re still going to get out. Learn to hit better and just beat your opponents.
Sure thing CHEATER.
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@darkblue1876_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
@Mike__Honcho_361 said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
If you can’t hit it doesn’t matter if I take 1 second between pitches or 8 seconds, you’re still going to get out. Learn to hit better and just beat your opponents.
Sure thing CHEATER.
Still waiting for you to explain how I’m cheating...
If making excuses/complaint posts about this game could improve someone’s ability to hit you would be a top 10 player.
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Guys. It’s not rocket science. If your opponent wants you to slow down your pace pitching, they will probably tap R2 once or twice. If they do, and you are not willing to slow down even a little, it’s not cheating per se, but you’re definitely exploiting the game’s flaws.
It’s really not that hard to take an extra second before pitching. It used to be common to take a FEW extra seconds when your opponent’s pitcher is at the plate, to give them a chance to pinch hit.
Do you HAVE to slow down a bit for your opponent? No. Is it cheating if you don’t? No.
Is it lame and kinda poor sportsmanship? Yeah, I think so.
The guys that exploit the game like this, tend to spin it in absolutes, like it’s a black and white issue. “What do you need to do between pitches? Why aren’t you ready to hit?”
It really isn’t a black and white issue. People of all ages and backgrounds are on here. It’s pretty easy to back off the gas pedal just a tiny bit.
If you’re unwilling to do this, that’s fine, but imo, it’s kind of an a$$hole move (news flash there are plenty of those playing this game online).Now do those guys want to admit they are playing like an a$$hole? No, they’re going to gaslight you.
Happy Boxing Day!!!
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@halfbutt_PSN said in Quick pitching in the current event?:
but imo, it’s kind of an a$$hole move
Funny thing about this guy is he admits openly that he quick pitches, but somehow does not expect me to believe he isn't also bunt cheesing, R2 spamming, pausing for almost the entire game clock and any other exploits he can use.
And I disagree. Quick pitching is cheating. If you are not allowing the other player to pinch run, pinch hit, or get his bullpen going while the quick pitcher can do everything he needs to do IS cheating.
But I don't expect cheesers to understand as they have no conscience or care about their actions so long as they get what they want.
Since SDS refuses to police their own game, while rewarding cheesers, but will not allow us to police ourselves then it's doubly annoying to me. I wish there was a way to block certain players so you can avoid the cheesers. Even if it means I have to wait longer than I want for a game.
Edit: I am not saying you are doing this, but a comment on cheesers in general.
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Lol why would I “quick pitch” to speed the game along and then spam R2 and pause for the entire game clock to slow it down?
I don’t need to cheese to beat anyone. I play the game straight up. I win some and lose some but I don’t cheese anything.
I just get annoyed by the same group of people who post nothing but complaints and excuses on this board about why they can’t win online or why they don’t play online. I can’t even find a normal or positive post from some of you guys, it’s literally just this same nonsense over and over.
I promise if you put as much effort into improving your hitting you would notice that you can win online and beat the “cheesers and cheaters”.