MLB The Show 26: Armor & Sword's Hall of Fame Clean Screen Sliders

If you are a member of our forum or an overall Madden or MLB The Show fan, Armor & Sword needs no introduction, as his sliders have been the go-to for many when looking to translate as much realism as possible to franchise runs, all while maintaining the classic feel. And well, who would have guessed that his MLB The Show 26 HOF Clean Screen Simulation Sliders would also be a highlight?

As its name implies, the tweaks will see you play on a totally clean screen, while relying on classic pitching, directional/timed hitting, as well as fully automatic fielding, throwing, and baserunning. The reason for the latter is also simple, as, in the words of the man himself, ”We are old….and old school (…) We love to hit and pitch while we let player ratings handle the defense”.

You can check out an overview of all of Armor & Sword’s MLB The Show 26 Hall of Fame Clean Screen settings and sliders below.

Armor & Sword’s Hall of Fame Clean Screen Sliders For MLB The Show 26

General

Difficulty

• Gameplay Style: Simulation
• Hitting Difficulty: Hall of Fame
• Pitching Difficulty: Hall of Fame
• Fielding Difficulty: Normal
• Tutorial Tips: Off
• Other Tips: All set to Off
• Fielding Aids: All set to Off

Decisions

• Auto Bullpen Warm Up: Off
• In Game Pitcher Warm Up: On
• Auto Defense Shift: Off

Rules

• Umpire Accuracy: Personalized
• ABS Challenge System: On
• Pitch Clock: Off
• Injuries: On
• Ejections: On
• Balks: Off
• Perfect Close Play Calls: Off
• Check Swing Appeals: On

Misc

• Wind: On
• Quick CPU Pitching: Off
• Post Game Auto Save: Off

Control

Hitting

• Hitting Interface: Directional (Timed if you prefer)
• Swing Input: Buttons
• Directional Camera Shift: Off
• Directional Hitting Indicator: Off
• Guess Pitch: Off

Baserunning

• Baserunning Interface: Analog Select
• Player Lock Baserunning Interface: Directional Analog (RTTS/Player Lock)
• Auto Baserunning: On
• Auto Sliding: On

Pitching

• Pitching Interface: Classic
• Pitching Ball Marker: Off
• Fixed Pitch Location: Off
• Pitcher Delivery: Windup + Stretch
• Pitch Com: Audio Only
• Pitch Com Audio Output: Main Audio Output (for headphone users) / Controller
• CPU Pitch Suggestion: Off

Fielding

• Throwing Interface: Button
• Accuracy Display: Off
• Player Lock Throwing Interface: Button
• Fielder Perspective Throwing: Off
• Throw Cancelling: On
• Player Lock Catcher Fixed Location: Off
• Jump/Dive Assistance: On
• Auto INF Jump reaction: On
• Auto INF Dive Reaction: On
• Player Lock Infielder Fielding Assist: On
• Auto Fielding: On
• Auto Throwing: On
• Vibration: On

Camera

• Hitting View: Catcher Near
• Hitting Depth of Field: Off
• Pitching View: Broadcast (in classic and created parks set to Outfield)
• In-Play View Offense: Broadcast (User Preference)
• In-Play View Defense: Broadcast (User Preference)
• Inverted Vertical Camera: Off
• Inverted Horizontal Camera: Off

Display

• Ambush Hitting Controls: Off (Does not apply to Directional Hitting)
• Hitting Info: Off
• Pitch History: At Bat Sequence
• Player Lock Baserunning Displays: Off

Defense

• Team Color Player Marker Ring: Off
• Player Shield Display: Off
• Reaction Display: Off
• Catch Position Display: Off
• Off The Wall Ribbon: Off
• Route to Ball Indicator: Off
• Base for Play Icon: Off
• Player Lock Throw Prompt: Off
• Pitching Information: Off
• Pitch Feedback: Off

Shared

• Strike Zone: Off
• Hot Zones: Off
• Pitch Info: Off
• In Game Notifications: Off
• Dynamic Difficulty Updates: New Level
• Confidence/Energy Bars: Off
• Swing Feedback: Off
• Baserunning Diamond: On
• Scorebar Display: On

Other

• Reverse Game Log Order: Off

Presentation Settings

• Presentation Mode: Broadcast
• Pitch Selection Cameras: Always
• Pitch Selection Camera Focus: All
• Pitch Selection Camera Frequency: High Leverage
• Batter Walkup: On
• No Doubt HR Camera: Off
• League Updates: On
• In-Game Ticker: On
• Interactive Storylines: On

Audio / Video Settings

Armor & Sword made sure to point out how all Audio and Video settings are user-dependent. Nevertheless, here are his chosen picks, as seen in his post:

• Master Volume: Max
• Mono Audio: Off
• Pitch Com: Audio Only
• Pitch Come Audio Output: Main Audio Output
• Pitch Come Volume: 3 clicks away from max volume
• Commentary Volume: 4 clicks away from max volume
• Crowd Volume: Max
• Sound FX: Max
• Menu Sound FX: 50%
• Soundtrack Music Volume: 50%
• PA Volume: Max
• PA Sound FX: Max
• PA Music Volume: 5 clicks from max volume
• Player & Coach Yells Audio Output: Main Audio Output (Headphones)
• Player & Coach Yells Volume: Max
• Umpire Volume: Max

Sliders

• Dynamic Difficulty Sensitivity: 5 (Disabled)
• Human Contact: 5 (-1
• Human Power: 5
• Human Timing: 5
• Human Foul Frequency: 3
• Human Solid Hits: 3
• Human Starter Stamina: 6
• Human Reliever Stamina: 5
• Human Pitch Control: 4 (-1)
• Human Pitcher Consistency: 4 (-1)
• CPU Contact: 6
• CPU Power: 5
• CPU Timing: 5
• CPU Foul Frequency: 4
• CPU Solid Hits: 4 (+1)
• CPU Starter Stamina: 6
• CPU Reliever Stamina: 5
• CPU Pitcher Control: 5
• CPU Pitcher Consistency: 5
• CPU Strike Frequency: 4
• CPU Manager Hook: 5
• CPU Pickoffs: 5
• Fastball Pitch Speed: 6 (-1)
• Offspeed Pitch Speed: 6 (-1)
• Fielding Errors Infield: 6
• Fielding Errors Outfield: 6
• Throwing Errors Infield: 5
• Throwing Errors Outfield: 5
• Fielder Run Speed: 4
• Fielder Reaction: 5
• Fielder Arm Strength Infield: 5
• Fielder Arm Strength Outfield: 5
• Baserunner Speed: 5
• Baserunner Steal Ability: 6
• Baserunner Steal Frequency: 6
• Wind: 5
• Gameplay Injury Frequency: 10
• Simulator Injury Frequency: 6

Trade Slider Settings

• Trade Slider 5: April
• Trade Slider 5: May
• Trade Slider 6: June
• Trade Slider 10: July
• Trade Slider 5: August
• Trade Slider 5: September
• Trade Slider 5: October
• Trade Slider 10: November through February
• Trade Slider 7: Spring Training

Classic Roster Setting Adjustments for 80’s, 90’s, 00’s

• Leave LRP slots empty (If possible)
• CPU/HUM Starter Stamina: 10
• CPU Hook: 0

To close out, Armor & Sword also makes use of 30 Team Control when in 93 Main Roster Franchise runs. You can check out an in-depth overview of why in his post/guide in the Operation Sports Forum. The post also features a step-by-step explanation of his injury matrix, which raises the stakes and realism ever further.

Be sure to consult the comments for the full discussion surrounding the slider set. And, as always, be sure to check back in to see if any updates have been made.