Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?
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In my opinion pickoffs are broken in this game. Yes, you can pick someone off, but I feel you're more likely to either throw it away, or deplete your energy before you succeed.
If someone takes an extra step I simply step off. Every time. If they continue to take the step, I will wait 5 seconds then select my pitch, let my pitcher come to a complete set and wait 5 seconds again before stepping off. It usually only takes a couple times before my opponent gets the hint.
On occasion, I've had them pause and msg me to "throw the ****ing ball" which usually prompts a back and forth of me telling them as soon as they stop taking the step I'll pitch.
Am I the only one who flat out refuses to let these entitled people have the extra step advantage? I'm undefeated in these little battles (sometimes ashamedly)
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It really depends, if someone is leading off with a 50 steal 45 speed guy, I've learned to let it go
But if it someone who just runs wild and does with with Rickey Henderson type cards, no I don't.
I also pick people off at second wayyyyyyyyy more than at first, at second is almost like a guaranteed out
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I also refuse to let my opponent take an extra step. And so ensues the petty 10 minute battle of wills: one player insists on taking an extra step lead, the other stepping off every time an extra lead is taken.
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Same, ill throw over 100 times if I have to. Some people get cocky the first couple times and don't expect it, I've actually picked off a decent number of runners because they try to take 2 steps.
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I'll take the extra step until they show me they are paying attention. Gotta get those 3 steals daily missions done somehow!
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Nope, I will throw 100 times to 1st if I have to...You have to...If someone gets a good jump they’re safe nomatter who the catcher is. No freebies will be handed out on my watch.
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@abbyspapa said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I'll take the extra step until they show me they are paying attention. Gotta get those 3 steals daily missions done somehow!
No problem with this at all, gotta make sure folks are paying attention and watching 1st/2nd (even 3rd). To that end, it doesn't even bother me if my opponent dances back and forth, it's a strategy to keep me focused on the bases instead of the batter; or if folks try and time a late extra step after I come set and right as I'm about to pitch - these are both the game within the game and usually adjustments are made back and forth.
It's the person just taking a lead over and over to see if they can outlast me stepping off and messaging me (as already mentioned) "throw the ****ing ball" that take the fun out of the game. I'm pretty patient so I can usually outlast it and even usually win because I've noticed folks that rely on this aren't the best players, but it makes me want to play another video game or go do something else when that game is over.
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@abbyspapa said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I'll take the extra step until they show me they are paying attention. Gotta get those 3 steals daily missions done somehow!
This is 100% okay. If your opponent will flat out give you that step there's no reason not to take it. It's the people who continually want the step and get mad when it's not conceded that irk me.
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@Kovz88 said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
Same, ill throw over 100 times if I have to. Some people get cocky the first couple times and don't expect it, I've actually picked off a decent number of runners because they try to take 2 steps.
So I may be mistaken, but don't pick off attempts drain stamina? I for some reason feel like did, and just assume they still do.
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@LankyRyan said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I also refuse to let my opponent take an extra step. And so ensues the petty 10 minute battle of wills: one player insists on taking an extra step lead, the other stepping off every time an extra lead is taken.
I posted this exact thing in another thread. I won’t let them get that step no matter what. It becomes a very unfriendly game at that point.
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@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@LankyRyan said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I also refuse to let my opponent take an extra step. And so ensues the petty 10 minute battle of wills: one player insists on taking an extra step lead, the other stepping off every time an extra lead is taken.
I posted this exact thing in another thread. I won’t let them get that step no matter what. It becomes a very unfriendly game at that point.
I don't blame you. In my opinion they are looking for an advantage. If I refuse to give it to them and they get upset then they're just being entitled. Why should i give my opponent a free advantage?
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I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
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@EvylShaun said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Kovz88 said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
Same, ill throw over 100 times if I have to. Some people get cocky the first couple times and don't expect it, I've actually picked off a decent number of runners because they try to take 2 steps.
So I may be mistaken, but don't pick off attempts drain stamina? I for some reason feel like did, and just assume they still do.
They do not drain stamina. I think that’s a myth created by people that get leads! lol
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@Dino-might_not said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
2B is a gimme pickoff. But if they haven’t hit steal, it’s near impossible to pick the guy at first when he gets the one step lead. Which makes that game where they try to break you down to letting them do it so frustrating and annoying.
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@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Dino-might_not said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
2B is a gimme pickoff. But if they haven’t hit steal, it’s near impossible to pick the guy at first when he gets the one step lead. Which makes that game where they try to break you down to letting them do it so frustrating and annoying.
If they get that extra step lead - Keep throwing to first. You will eventually get the animation & get them out. Even if it’s an elite base stealer like Henderson or Cobb.
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@JediOfArgonath said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Dino-might_not said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
2B is a gimme pickoff. But if they haven’t hit steal, it’s near impossible to pick the guy at first when he gets the one step lead. Which makes that game where they try to break you down to letting them do it so frustrating and annoying.
If they get that extra step lead - Keep throwing to first. You will eventually get the animation & get them out. Even if it’s an elite base stealer like Henderson or Cobb.
I think every time someone’s taken two steps on me and I throw over, my pitcher throws it away. Every single time. And I have no clue how to stop it
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@Exotic_Combs said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@JediOfArgonath said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Dino-might_not said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
2B is a gimme pickoff. But if they haven’t hit steal, it’s near impossible to pick the guy at first when he gets the one step lead. Which makes that game where they try to break you down to letting them do it so frustrating and annoying.
If they get that extra step lead - Keep throwing to first. You will eventually get the animation & get them out. Even if it’s an elite base stealer like Henderson or Cobb.
I think every time someone’s taken two steps on me and I throw over, my pitcher throws it away. Every single time. And I have no clue how to stop it
For some reason when they take multiple steps it initiates the throw meter which leads to you throwing it away.....they are trying to bait you knowing this will happen....pause, switch to buttons from button accuracy, than when they do it you won’t have that meter and they are dead to right..... than switch back to button accuracy
I do this all the time and get rage quits....
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@EvylShaun said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
In my opinion pickoffs are broken in this game. Yes, you can pick someone off, but I feel you're more likely to either throw it away, or deplete your energy before you succeed.
If someone takes an extra step I simply step off. Every time. If they continue to take the step, I will wait 5 seconds then select my pitch, let my pitcher come to a complete set and wait 5 seconds again before stepping off. It usually only takes a couple times before my opponent gets the hint.
On occasion, I've had them pause and msg me to "throw the ****ing ball" which usually prompts a back and forth of me telling them as soon as they stop taking the step I'll pitch.
Am I the only one who flat out refuses to let these entitled people have the extra step advantage? I'm undefeated in these little battles (sometimes ashamedly)
I love those “throw the ball” messages. So I’m supposed to let you take the extra step? Get more of an advantage when pickoffs are broken? Screw that buddy. Moving the game along is all up to you. Just quit taking the extra step. Otherwise, I can step off all day.
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@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Exotic_Combs said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@JediOfArgonath said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@OreoRockstar said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
@Dino-might_not said in Am I the only one who refuses to let opponents take an extra step?:
I love when people take the extra step, pickups are ridiculously over-powered. I can't even begin to guess how many guys I've picked off this year, especially from 2B. Nothing jacks up your opponents head space more than a rally-killing pickoff.
Lead away.
2B is a gimme pickoff. But if they haven’t hit steal, it’s near impossible to pick the guy at first when he gets the one step lead. Which makes that game where they try to break you down to letting them do it so frustrating and annoying.
If they get that extra step lead - Keep throwing to first. You will eventually get the animation & get them out. Even if it’s an elite base stealer like Henderson or Cobb.
I think every time someone’s taken two steps on me and I throw over, my pitcher throws it away. Every single time. And I have no clue how to stop it
For some reason when they take multiple steps it initiates the throw meter which leads to you throwing it away.....they are trying to bait you knowing this will happen....pause, switch to buttons from button accuracy, than when they do it you won’t have that meter and they are dead to right..... than switch back to button accuracy
I do this all the time and get rage quits....
Sometimes the sneaky pickoff with a lefty (holding down the pick off button) will cause them to run to second. If you can get them in the rundown, you’re good.
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How do you pick off? I have no clue. I just step off when they take a lead
