Rattled State

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=Description=
=Description=
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A pitcher enters a '''rattled state''' when they are knocked around in a game. Depending on the severity, the player can show a slight flinch before setting up, see stars flying, or appear literally knocked out.
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A pitcher enters a '''rattled state''' when they are knocked around in a game. In less severe cases (Stages 1 and 2), pitchers can settle down by getting consecutive outs. The pitcher may carry a rattled state into the next inning.
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=Different Stages of Being Rattled=
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*Stage 1 - The pitcher flinches slightly before setting up, but shakes it off.
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*Stage 2 - The pitcher has yellow stars spinning around his head while staggering on the mound.
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*Stage 3 - The pitcher has blue stars spinning around his head. There is less rocking back and forth compared to Stage 2 as the pitcher stands with his head tilted back, gazing into thin air.
=Effects=
=Effects=
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*Pitcher is visually upset
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*Pitcher is visually upset.
*Diminished speed and break on pitches.
*Diminished speed and break on pitches.
*Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch.
*Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch.
*Stamina drain increased drastically.
*Stamina drain increased drastically.
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*Pitcher does not respond to pitching commands right away (Stage 3)
=Related Abilities=
=Related Abilities=

Revision as of 09:26, 18 October 2008

Contents

Description

A pitcher enters a rattled state when they are knocked around in a game. In less severe cases (Stages 1 and 2), pitchers can settle down by getting consecutive outs. The pitcher may carry a rattled state into the next inning.

Different Stages of Being Rattled

  • Stage 1 - The pitcher flinches slightly before setting up, but shakes it off.
  • Stage 2 - The pitcher has yellow stars spinning around his head while staggering on the mound.
  • Stage 3 - The pitcher has blue stars spinning around his head. There is less rocking back and forth compared to Stage 2 as the pitcher stands with his head tilted back, gazing into thin air.

Effects

  • Pitcher is visually upset.
  • Diminished speed and break on pitches.
  • Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch.
  • Stamina drain increased drastically.
  • Pitcher does not respond to pitching commands right away (Stage 3)

Related Abilities

  • Poker faced pitchers are still prone to the effects of being rattled, but they will not show it visually.
  • Poise ability affects the pitcher's susceptibility to being rattled.
  • Hothead pitchers are immune to being rattled and will instead blow off steam.