Conquering the Mound or Crying into Your Baseball Cap? How to Change Difficulty in MLB the Show 23
So, you've fired up MLB the Show 23, ready to dominate the diamond like a young Babe Ruth. You step up to the plate, feeling like a baseball god... only to flail wildly at every pitch, looking more like Mr. Bean flailing at a bee. Is the game broken? Are you suddenly the baseball equivalent of a toddler trying to juggle bowling balls? Fear not, fellow struggler (or maybe over-confident whiffer), because the culprit might just be the difficulty setting.
Difficulty: From Easy Breezy to Baseball Brain Surgery
MLB the Show offers a buffet of difficulty settings, ranging from "Amateur Hour" (perfect for pretending you're letting your dog play) to "Legend" (where even the commentators question your sanity). But how do you switch between them without getting lost in a menu labyrinth?
Here's the lowdown, delivered with all the grace of a drunken mascot race:
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Pausing for Breath (and Adjustments): First things first, hit that pause button. Unless you enjoy the thrill of a runaway baseball game while you frantically search for settings, pausing is key.
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Options Odyssey: Navigate your way to the glorious land of "Options." It might be hidden behind a curtain of baseball bats and catcher's mitts, but keep your eyes peeled.
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The Difficulty Promised Land: Ah, the holy grail! Look for a section titled "Gameplay" or "Settings" (because apparently baseball terms are just too pedestrian). There you'll find the difficulty setting menu – your key to baseball bliss (or frustration, depending on your new choice).
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Choosing Your Baseball Destiny: Now comes the moment of truth. Do you crave the sweet taste of victory against the AI or the bitter sting of defeat that makes you question your life choices? Slide that difficulty bar up or down with the confidence of a seasoned pitcher throwing a fastball.
Bonus Tip: Don't be afraid to experiment! Start with a lower difficulty to get your bearings, then gradually crank it up as you improve. Remember, there's no shame in playing on "Amateur Hour" if it means you're actually having fun, unless of course, your dog is beating you. Then, my friend, it might be time to re-evaluate your entire baseball video game strategy.
There you have it, folks! With this newfound knowledge, you can conquer any difficulty setting MLB the Show throws your way. Now get out there and make those virtual baseball dreams a reality (or at least stop embarrassing yourself in front of the digital crowd).