Baserunning? We Don't Need No Stinking Baserunning! (A Guide for the Impatient Baseball Fan)
Ah, baseball. The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd...and the agonizing wait as your player lumbers around the bases like a particularly enthusiastic sloth. Look, we all love a good stolen base, but sometimes, let's be honest, you just wanna get to the next pitcher. Fear not, fellow baseball aficionados! This guide will show you how to ditch the baserunning blues and get back to the action faster than a bat outta, well, you know.
Step 1: Become the Benevolent Baserunning Overlord (or Just Go to Options)
First things first, you gotta take control. Imagine yourself as a baseball puppet master, yanking your digital dudes around the diamond with the precision of a...well, a slightly less precise puppet master. But hey, it's the spirit that counts, right?
Of course, there's a slightly less dramatic way to achieve this. Head over to Options, then dive into the wonderful world of Gameplay. Under the General tab, there's a hidden gem called Decisions. This, my friends, is your baserunning emancipation zone.
The Great Baserunning Turnoff: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (But Not Really)
Now, within Decisions, you'll find a glorious option: Baserunning. Here's where the magic happens. See that On setting glaring at you? Slap it to Off with the righteous fury of a thousand stolen bases!
Congratulations! You've officially become the Michael Jordan of baserunning...by deciding not to do it yourself. High fives all around!
But Wait, There's More! (Because There Almost Always Is)
While baserunning-free might be your new jam, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- You gotta make the calls, captain! With baserunning off, you'll be prompted to make decisions for your runners. Lead off on a steal? Send that guy home? The weight of a thousand baseball dreams rests on your shoulders (or, more likely, your controller thumb).
- Practice makes perfect (or at least less embarrassing). Taking control of baserunning takes some getting used to. Don't be surprised if your first few attempts involve a runner getting caught in a rundown or taking a wrong turn at Albuquerque (seriously, how does that even happen?).
- This ain't for everyone. Look, some folks enjoy the zen of watching their pixelated players trot around the bases. If you're one of them, more power to you! This guide is purely for those who crave the sweet nectar of instant pitching action.
So there you have it! With a flick of a virtual switch, you can become the baserunning Grim Reaper, leaving a trail of automated runners in your wake. Now get out there and dominate the diamond, one pitch at a time (and maybe a few stolen bases if you're feeling frisky). Just remember, with great baserunning power comes great responsibility...to not accidentally run your guy into a double play. But hey, that's half the fun, right?
