To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging
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The hof games can suck my &$)(
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@ItsaCanesthing said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@tgn848 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I agree with the bunt and steal strategy. I took out my power guys and subbed in speed guys and I’m playing small ball, just murdering the CPU now on these HOF games.
Really?
I guess Bunt cheese does work...lolNo not all bunt cheese. Just get on base and steal as much as possible and bunt guys over when the situation calls for it. The CPU will almost always let you score on a ground ball, they will take the out at first. Use players with speed and forget about homeruns. Guys like Jackie will surprise you with some power here and there
If you know how to pitch, small ball works pretty well against the cpu
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@dirtybob007 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
Can a good bunter break down how you bunt against the cpu?
Don’t bunt for hits, work the count and get walks or swing in hitters counts. Use circle swing if there are two strikes.
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@tgn848 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@ItsaCanesthing said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@tgn848 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I agree with the bunt and steal strategy. I took out my power guys and subbed in speed guys and I’m playing small ball, just murdering the CPU now on these HOF games.
Really?
I guess Bunt cheese does work...lolNo not all bunt cheese. Just get on base and steal as much as possible and bunt guys over when the situation calls for it. The CPU will almost always let you score on a ground ball, they will take the out at first. Use players with speed and forget about homeruns. Guys like Jackie will surprise you with some power here and there
If you know how to pitch, small ball works pretty well against the cpu
Thanks for the advice.
I went all speed except for Mickey and Stan hitting at 4 & 5. Stan hit two bombs and I pitched well into the 9th. But Wagner shut the door. I had Gagne in the pen, but the way he got roughed up in the event, there was zero chance I was going to put him in a critical situation. -
@olivegarden2 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@theman925 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I’m an average player at best and I didn’t find it to be too challenging just time consuming. The only one I failed once was the NL East HOF game. The AS games are cake and I just quick pitch through them with a combo of Glasnow, Chapman and Rivera. As many have said I do keep speed on my bench in the case that a game is closed and I need to get in scoring position. But like I said it definitely is a bit of grind time wise
I’m an average player as well. I found it easy but a grind as well. I just can’t stand people complaining about how it is hard to get a FREE Babe Ruth and other stuff
As an average to mediocre player myself who plans on starting this grind tomorrow,what tips or advise can you provide. Not wirrued about the 30 AS ones, but the HOF ones worry me big time.
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I’m not a amazing player and these were pretty easy for me and they were also pretty easy for my friend who has half the wins that he has losses so I think there’s no problem with how hard they were
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@buttmuncher150 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I think they are too challenging. I know they aren’t. And I praise how they released these cards. This program is awesome. Cards are great
However when you rock an online BA of .180-.220 it becomes a grind of crushing losses somewhat similar to a normal Met season.
I couldn’t even win the 9 inning HOF game for Vladdy last year. In 5 attempts
Just grabbed Maddux last night. I figured with his control it may help against the computer. So I’ll give them a go. Hardest one first
Any suggestions on pitchers to use?The new Gagne card is basically maxed out in everything that matters vs the CPU.
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@olivegarden2 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@theman925 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I’m an average player at best and I didn’t find it to be too challenging just time consuming. The only one I failed once was the NL East HOF game. The AS games are cake and I just quick pitch through them with a combo of Glasnow, Chapman and Rivera. As many have said I do keep speed on my bench in the case that a game is closed and I need to get in scoring position. But like I said it definitely is a bit of grind time wise
I’m an average player as well. I found it easy but a grind as well. I just can’t stand people complaining about how it is hard to get a FREE Babe Ruth and other stuff
Same. I’m average and I beat the 9 inning game by being patient, taking pitches, and sitting on middle in pitches. Trout homered and Ortiz homered twice with one of them being a grand slam. Finished the game 6-2
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@olivegarden2 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@theman925 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I’m an average player at best and I didn’t find it to be too challenging just time consuming. The only one I failed once was the NL East HOF game. The AS games are cake and I just quick pitch through them with a combo of Glasnow, Chapman and Rivera. As many have said I do keep speed on my bench in the case that a game is closed and I need to get in scoring position. But like I said it definitely is a bit of grind time wise
I’m an average player as well. I found it easy but a grind as well. I just can’t stand people complaining about how it is hard to get a FREE Babe Ruth and other stuff
Unless you are spending RL money it is no more free than anything else in the game. Time is money. There is a reason people use the phrase "SPENDING time". That said, I enjoy doing this mission, so it is not too bad at all.
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@raesONE said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I guess the CPU figured my lead was large enough as it was, that's the only rational explanation I could come up with.
I think the CPU feels sorry for me in the HOF level games. I've played 4, and was behind in all 4. Then I start getting walked, CPU makes silly fielding plays, it grooves a FB down the middle with runners on...
I chalk this up to never complaining about RNG anywhere on this forum, and good, clean living.
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@kingss35 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@olivegarden2 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@theman925 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I’m an average player at best and I didn’t find it to be too challenging just time consuming. The only one I failed once was the NL East HOF game. The AS games are cake and I just quick pitch through them with a combo of Glasnow, Chapman and Rivera. As many have said I do keep speed on my bench in the case that a game is closed and I need to get in scoring position. But like I said it definitely is a bit of grind time wise
I’m an average player as well. I found it easy but a grind as well. I just can’t stand people complaining about how it is hard to get a FREE Babe Ruth and other stuff
Same. I’m average and I beat the 9 inning game by being patient, taking pitches, and sitting on middle in pitches. Trout homered and Ortiz homered twice with one of them being a grand slam. Finished the game 6-2
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@theman925 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
@buttmuncher150 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I think they are too challenging. I know they aren’t. And I praise how they released these cards. This program is awesome. Cards are great
However when you rock an online BA of .180-.220 it becomes a grind of crushing losses somewhat similar to a normal Met season.
I couldn’t even win the 9 inning HOF game for Vladdy last year. In 5 attempts
Just grabbed Maddux last night. I figured with his control it may help against the computer. So I’ll give them a go. Hardest one first
Any suggestions on pitchers to use?I use the FS Mize but Kluber should work fine. Another thing you can do is follow the catchers suggestion. Whenever I get in spots where I have runners in scoring position I’ll press L2 and see what he’s recommending. More times than not it works
I didn’t know there is catcher suggestions on HOF or all star. I thought that went away after veteran. I know on veteran if you follow suggestions u get a strikeout almost every time. Thanks for the tip
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I'm not that good but I've done pretty well so far. The one that's irritating me right now is vs AL Central Elites. I've lost twice on just straight BS in the bottom of the 5th. They don't do anything all game and then just start getting dink and dunk hits, my relievers won't throw strikes...yada yada yada. Not to mention all the double plays I hit into. OMG and WTF why am I consistently getting thrown out stealing by a mile with 99 Ricky Henderson on breaking balls.
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Put one of your better hitters in the 8 hole. There’s been multiple instances where I have runners on with 2 outs and my number 8 hitter up to bat. They fill up the zone in an attempt to lead off with the pitcher next inning.
Didi has taken advantage of it
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@olivegarden2 said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
It should be a little bit lol. He is still free and you get packs, stubs, xp, and other cards. HOF isn't actually that difficult. I'm surprised there aren't any legend games. Be happy the cards are free everyone!
Not the fact it’s difficult, more of the fact that I’m having perfect/perfects be lineouts and warming track outs. More like I’m being nerfed in these moments.
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This might come off the wrong way but I've never cared for Babe Ruth's cards since they acquired his rights and while this card definitely looks like the best version we've ever seen considering he now carries 1B as a secondary position, but I still don't find the card all that appealing.
So with that said, I'm not worrying about the difficulty here all that much because I just want to get to Tom Seaver. If I can manage to get Ruth, that's great! But I don't think I'll use him very often. Obviously that's a personal feeling and there probably aren't too many that feel that way, so to those worrying about the difficulty and giving their all to unlock "the Babe," I wish you the best of luck.
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I have to admit.....Orlando Hernandez on HOF is no joke. I can’t time his curve to save my life. AL East is the first game causing me some angst.
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@XxDeathReyxX said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
I have to admit.....Orlando Hernandez on HOF is no joke. I can’t time his curve to save my life. AL East is the first game causing me some angst.
Are you doing it in order?
Meaning The games on All Star first, leaving the HOF games for last?I am doing it backwards. I tackled the All Time squad first. Just finished the AL and NL games.
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@BodamEscapePlan said in To everyone that thing the Ruth program is too challenging:
This might come off the wrong way but I've never cared for Babe Ruth's cards since they acquired his rights and while this card definitely looks like the best version we've ever seen considering he now carries 1B as a secondary position, but I still don't find the card all that appealing.
You must be channeling your inner Adam Ottavino:
"I had an argument with a coach in Triple-A about Babe Ruth's effectiveness in today's game," Ottavino recalled. "I said, 'Babe Ruth, with that swing, swinging that bat, I got him hitting .140 with eight homers.'
"He was like, 'are you nuts? Babe Ruth would hit .370 with 60 homers,' and I'm like, 'I would strike Babe Ruth out every time.'
"I'm not trying to disrespect him, you know, rest in peace, you know, shout out to Babe Ruth. But, it was a different game, I mean the guy ate hot dogs and drank beer and did whatever he did. It was just a different game."
