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Instructions?

is there some place to find gameplay instructions so you know how to play this game?  I get the general jist of the game, but so much I still don’t understand.  Like what many of the awards do.  Or what exactly does the game use “arm”, “control”,and “stuff” in its pitching logic?  

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    DTForeverDTForever Registered Users, Member 12 Posts
    edited October 2017
    Here is a comprehensive list of every tip that can be shown during loading in TSB2014.
    Some of the instructions are outdated but the descriptions of players attributes(HITTING,  POWER, ...etc) are all correct.
    You can also find other instructions in settings.

    •Edit your lineup in the Team Menu!
    •Personalize your nickname.
    •Connect to Facebook and challenge your friends!
    •Visit the Store to check out custom uniforms!
    •Be patient! Only swing at strikes!
    •Use Cash and Gold Bars to get better players
    •Free Agents change daily, so check on back regularly
    •Get Upgrades to improve all your players' performance!
    •Customize your strategies by setting your Gameplan
    •Use an Ice Wrap to rest and start your Ace Pitcher immediately!
    •An Energy Bar helps your Pitcher go further with less fatigue.
    •Advance through your division and earn a trip to the Playoffs!
    •Win a Playoff Series to earn a promotion!
    •Try Bonus Games for non-stop action!
    •Quick Bonus Games let you jump right to the 9th inning drama!
    •A batter's HITTING rating shows his ability to make contact with the ball and get on base.
    •A batter's POWER rating determines how far he can drive the ball.
    •A batter's SPEED rating affects how fast he runs the bases.
    •A batter's BUNT rating influences his execution when bunting.
    •A pitcher's ARM rating shows how hard he throws the ball.
    •A pitcher's CONTROL rating determines a pitcher's accuracy throwing the ball.
    •A pitcher's STUFF rating measures how tough his pitches are to hit
    •Swing later to try to place the ball to the opposite field
    •Swing earlier to try to pull the ball for power
    •Right Handed batters have more success against Left Handed pitchers, and vice-versa
    •Use in-game Chat to trash talk with your opponent!
    •Check your opponent's pitches to know what breaks to expect
    •Resigning can cost you a Division Win
    •As you acquire players, you can Trade your extras for Draft Picks
    •Consider a Pinch Hitter in a tight game when you need a lefty against a righty
    •Once your pitcher is fading, consider a call to the bullpen
    •Surprise the defense by sending a runner and then connecting on a hit-and-run
    •Consider score, inning, outs and ball location before sending a runner for an extra base!
    •Visit the Batters Stats menu to see BA, OPS, HR/AB, and so much more!
    •Visit the Pitchers Stats menu to see ERA, K/BB, WHIP, and tons more!
    •Never make the 3rd out of an inning at 3rd base!
    •Go the other way to beat an infield shift!
    •Don't bunt if you notice that the infield is in!
    •Use Steals, Bunts, and Hit-and-Runs when one run matters in a tight game!
    •Get ahead in the count, then look fastball and crush it!
    •Pitchers have trouble getting breaking stuff in the strike zone -- so lay off it!
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    hkroninhkronin Member 2 Posts
    Thanks
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