You! Yes You! Tired of Being Stuck on the Basepaths in MLB The Show 22?
Let's face it, we've all been there. You crank a double down the line, feeling like Usain Bolt ready to steal home. But then... the dreaded baserunning takeover. Suddenly, you're wrestling with the analog stick, frantically tapping buttons, and praying you don't get caught in a rundown the size of Texas.
Fear not, fellow baseball enthusiast! There are ways (sort of) to reclaim your time (and sanity) on the basepaths. Buckle up, because we're about to explore the not-so-secret art of the baserunning bypass.
Option 1: Embrace the Inner Yogi - Become One with Auto Baserunning
This is the nuclear option, folks. Head over to the settings menu, find the "Baserunning Decisions" setting, and boldly hit "Auto." Now, sit back, relax, and watch your baserunners make... interesting choices. Be prepared for some head-scratching moments, but hey, at least you'll be free to channel your inner Yogi Berra and contemplate the finer points of baseball philosophy ("Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." - Yogi, probably).
Disclaimer: This method is not recommended for high-pressure situations. You might find yourself yelling at the screen as your baserunner casually jogs into a double play.
Option 2: The "I Know What I'm Doing... Mostly" Approach
This option requires a bit more finesse. Underline this: You'll still be controlling the baserunners, but with a twist. Instead of micromanaging every step, use the "Lead Runner Only" setting. This lets the AI handle the other baserunners while you focus on your guy, the star of the show (pun intended). It's like having a baseball-savvy butler at your disposal, minus the monocle and fancy mustache.
Option 3: The "Sim Until the Next Batting Appearance" Technique (For the Truly Desperate)
This might be considered cheating by some, but let's be honest, we've all fantasized about it. There's a hidden setting (kind of) that allows you to virtually fast forward through the game until your next at-bat. Here's the catch: it involves exiting out of the game entirely and simulating the rest of the inning. It's not the most elegant solution, but for those times when you just want to launch dingers and nothing else, it gets the job done.
Remember, folks, baserunning is part of the beautiful (and sometimes frustrating) tapestry of baseball. But hey, if you just want to focus on crushing taters and making diving catches, these tips should help you get back to the batter's box faster. Just don't tell your manager you learned it all from a giant language model named Bard.
