Final points for FoD program
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Appreciate the advice. Kind of stinks it has to be done online, I actually haven't played this year online at all, though I've kept up quite well on offline stuff, collections, etc. I don't like playing online for multiple reasons, one which is I live in a 1900-built home that zaps Internet signal. As a result, at no fault of SDS, I'm left trying to hit teleporting balls, and needless to say that is impossible.
I'll shoot for the Ks... But I wish SDS would stick with their promise that you can play offline and still earn major rewards, as was advertised heavily prior to release. Unfortunately it does appear they are pushing everyone to play online once again and I fear I should expect more of the same in the second half here.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Appreciate the advice. Kind of stinks it has to be done online, I actually haven't played this year online at all, though I've kept up quite well on offline stuff, collections, etc. I don't like playing online for multiple reasons, one which is I live in a 1900-built home that zaps Internet signal. As a result, at no fault of SDS, I'm left trying to hit teleporting balls, and needless to say that is impossible.
I'll shoot for the Ks... But I wish SDS would stick with their promise that you can play offline and still earn major rewards, as was advertised heavily prior to release. Unfortunately it does appear they are pushing everyone to play online once again and I fear I should expect more of the same in the second half here.
You pointed it out yourself, but SDS has stuck to their word - you can accomplish all the FoD goals offline, but you have to complete the showdown. I get it that you and others may not like (or not be as successful as you'd like) at showdowns, but don't go and talk about how SDS is pushing everyone to play online when every program has been able to be accomplished through offline methods.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Appreciate the advice. Kind of stinks it has to be done online, I actually haven't played this year online at all, though I've kept up quite well on offline stuff, collections, etc. I don't like playing online for multiple reasons, one which is I live in a 1900-built home that zaps Internet signal. As a result, at no fault of SDS, I'm left trying to hit teleporting balls, and needless to say that is impossible.
I'll shoot for the Ks... But I wish SDS would stick with their promise that you can play offline and still earn major rewards, as was advertised heavily prior to release. Unfortunately it does appear they are pushing everyone to play online once again and I fear I should expect more of the same in the second half here.
I do get what you are saying...I have been mainly an offline player, who has started playing more online. While I understand that Showdown is not everyone's favorite, they have made a path for offline players. As is discussed often, this not normally the case for an online player. They are constantly having to do moments to complete programs.
As someone who is in their first year playing this game and played a lot of offline and online, I personally think this has been the best program. There are multiple paths to the end and it is a good balance for offline and online players. I would love more programs like FOD, because I loved the design and possibilities for all players.
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"You pointed it out yourself, but SDS has stuck to their word - you can accomplish all the FoD goals offline, but you have to complete the showdown. I get it that you and others may not like (or not be as successful as you'd like) at showdowns, but don't go and talk about how SDS is pushing everyone to play online when every program has been able to be accomplished through offline methods."
In fairness, my big contention isn't even having to do the showdown. It's that the first time it was actually required with no other offline option, and it now resets upon losing any single mission, making it exponentially harder than any previous showdown for those less able to run the table.
It is a change from what was, and I am in no way out of line to express discontent with the changes. I'm not knocking SDS, they built a great game. Recent adjustments have been frustrating to offline gamers though, and for good reason. I will not ignore that, and as someone who has played since '15 taking just a single year off, I'm pretty sure I've given them enough business to express my discontent with aspects, thanks.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
"You pointed it out yourself, but SDS has stuck to their word - you can accomplish all the FoD goals offline, but you have to complete the showdown. I get it that you and others may not like (or not be as successful as you'd like) at showdowns, but don't go and talk about how SDS is pushing everyone to play online when every program has been able to be accomplished through offline methods."
In fairness, my big contention isn't even having to do the showdown. It's that the first time it was actually required with no other offline option, and it now resets upon losing any single mission, making it exponentially harder than any previous showdown for those less able to run the table.
It is a change from what was, and I am in no way out of line to express discontent with the changes. I'm not knocking SDS, they built a great game. Recent adjustments have been frustrating to offline gamers though, and for good reason. I will not ignore that, and as someone who has played since '15 taking just a single year off, I'm pretty sure I've given them enough business to express my discontent with aspects, thanks.
Are you saying that the entire Showdown resets after failing a mission or one of the mini-boss showdowns? It looks like there are 3 mini-boss showdowns throughout that you cannot lose.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Offline, part-time gamer here. I've completed all moments and offline missions in the Field of Dreams program (including Ks with Felix) as well as the Conquest map. I'm now sitting at 98 points and if I don't play online modes, it appears the only remaining outlet is the showdown at 20 points. Going to be honest... I stink at these showdowns and do not much enjoy playing them. With this one though, it has reset on me 3x upon losing any mission, and I can't skip any missions to move further down (not that scoring 20 runs in a single mission would be managable for me). Essential that would mean I need to grind all 15 tasks, which I have tried and failed three times now as noted. All for two points.
There's got to be another way for me to earn the last two points for Clemente. Any other ideas? What am I missing?
Use Kopech or Rondon online in ranked you should get the K's needed,
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"Are you saying that the entire Showdown resets after failing a mission or one of the mini-boss showdowns? It looks like there are 3 mini-boss showdowns throughout that you cannot lose."
After the three losses, I paid the fee and lost on purpose in the first mission. It reset anyway... So any loss has reset me on this one. Never happened to me with past ones.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
"Are you saying that the entire Showdown resets after failing a mission or one of the mini-boss showdowns? It looks like there are 3 mini-boss showdowns throughout that you cannot lose."
After the three losses, I paid the fee and lost on purpose in the first mission. It reset anyway... So any loss has reset me on this one. Never happened to me with past ones.
Isnt the first mission a mini-boss for this showdown? Maybe I'm remembering wrong...
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"Isn't the first mission a mini-boss for this showdown? Maybe I'm remembering wrong..."
I literally just logged on and, as it turns out, you were not wrong. I did not lose the first on the times I actually tried, so perhaps they were all mini-boss loses then? I'll have to pay closer attention to that aspect, perhaps that's where I was getting thrown off and why it was resetting.
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@poksey_mlbts said in Final points for FoD program:
@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
"Are you saying that the entire Showdown resets after failing a mission or one of the mini-boss showdowns? It looks like there are 3 mini-boss showdowns throughout that you cannot lose."
After the three losses, I paid the fee and lost on purpose in the first mission. It reset anyway... So any loss has reset me on this one. Never happened to me with past ones.
Isnt the first mission a mini-boss for this showdown? Maybe I'm remembering wrong...
Yes, the first "mission" is actually a mini-boss showdown. So if you lose it, you lose the entire showdown
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@poksey_mlbts said in Final points for FoD program:
@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
"Are you saying that the entire Showdown resets after failing a mission or one of the mini-boss showdowns? It looks like there are 3 mini-boss showdowns throughout that you cannot lose."
After the three losses, I paid the fee and lost on purpose in the first mission. It reset anyway... So any loss has reset me on this one. Never happened to me with past ones.
Isnt the first mission a mini-boss for this showdown? Maybe I'm remembering wrong...
You're not remembering wrong. The first one is a mini-boss; lose and you're out. I don't like showdowns, but this was a piece of cake.
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"Yes, the first "mission" is actually a mini-boss showdown. So if you lose it, you lose the entire showdown."
I'll keep an eye out. I do think you are on to the fact that I was facing circumstances that I was not aware of.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
"Yes, the first "mission" is actually a mini-boss showdown. So if you lose it, you lose the entire showdown."
I'll keep an eye out. I do think you are on to the fact that I was facing circumstances that I was not aware of.
There is no question that the number of mini bosses in this Showdown stinks.
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Does anyone remember’17 Griffey program? It was pretty much all online and was hell to do. This year good cards have never been easier to obtain.
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@jeezy-e_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Does anyone remember’17 Griffey program? It was pretty much all online and was hell to do. This year good cards have never been easier to obtain.
I never got him because I couldn't get the 4hits/1hr online with him. This is a prime example of why people hate dashboarding/online missions.
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@khain24_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
@jeezy-e_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Does anyone remember’17 Griffey program? It was pretty much all online and was hell to do. This year good cards have never been easier to obtain.
I never got him because I couldn't get the 4hits/1hr online with him. This is a prime example of why people hate dashboarding/online missions.
Lol yep….was going to say if people think dashboarding is bad now
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Appreciate the advice. Kind of stinks it has to be done online, I actually haven't played this year online at all, though I've kept up quite well on offline stuff, collections, etc. I don't like playing online for multiple reasons, one which is I live in a 1900-built home that zaps Internet signal. As a result, at no fault of SDS, I'm left trying to hit teleporting balls, and needless to say that is impossible.
I'll shoot for the Ks... But I wish SDS would stick with their promise that you can play offline and still earn major rewards, as was advertised heavily prior to release. Unfortunately it does appear they are pushing everyone to play online once again and I fear I should expect more of the same in the second half here.
First, I want to address what you're saying about playing offline and earning major rewards. You can still do that, and I don't see how they are pushing everyone to play online any more than they always have (ranked, BR, event rewards). This keeps getting brought up and I don't get it. You may not like Showdown, or you may have a hard time with it, but it's there. You could 100% complete that program without playing a single game online (outside of always needing to be connected for DD to work). Showdown is just a string of moments with a fresh coat of paint. This isn't necessarily directed at you, but I find it absurd how many people have been up in arms recently because they chose not to complete the showdown, and therefore have to play online to make up the difference. It's just that. A choice. No one is being forced to play online. If Showdown is too difficult...just wait for moments extreme. SDS has been handing out diamonds like candy all year. I think they're allowed to make a few cards at least somewhat challenging to obtain.
Now that I said my peace on that (again, not directed at you but just the "I'm being forced to play online" complaints in general) you may want to look into a NetGear Powerline adapter. You connect one end to your router and it will send the signal through the electrical wiring in your house. The other end you just plug into an outlet near your console and hook the ethernet cable into it. It's not quite as good as hardwiring, but it's better than Wi-Fi, especially when the signal can't travel through some of the walls in your house. Of course, with a house that old who knows what quality of electrical wiring you're dealing with, but it may be worth a shot to give you a better experience online.
I had to get one of these at the start of the pandemic because the Wi-Fi was weak in my basement office and I had hours of video calls every day. I haven't tried it with console gaming, but it worked great for the video calls.
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@jayrval1983_psn said in Final points for FoD program:
Offline, part-time gamer here. I've completed all moments and offline missions in the Field of Dreams program (including Ks with Felix) as well as the Conquest map. I'm now sitting at 98 points and if I don't play online modes, it appears the only remaining outlet is the showdown at 20 points. Going to be honest... I stink at these showdowns and do not much enjoy playing them. With this one though, it has reset on me 3x upon losing any mission, and I can't skip any missions to move further down (not that scoring 20 runs in a single mission would be managable for me). Essential that would mean I need to grind all 15 tasks, which I have tried and failed three times now as noted. All for two points.
There's got to be another way for me to earn the last two points for Clemente. Any other ideas? What am I missing?
You can use the free BR entries to draft 90+ CWS pitchers to get the 10 Ks. That only took me a few games. Surprisingly, I did ok for having a drafted crappy teams just to get the CWS Ks! It took 4 or 5 BR games to get it done.
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It’s cruel of them to keep us two points away. Am I wrong to think that it was on purpose?
I gave them the benefit of the doubt at first, thinking that they just did the math for the points wrong... nope I guess
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@ladyswampfox_xbl said in Final points for FoD program:
It’s cruel of them to keep us two points away. Am I wrong to think that it was on purpose?
I gave them the benefit of the doubt at first, thinking that they just did the math for the points wrong... nope I guess
I think their intent from the beginning was for an offline player to need the showdown...or to play online. I don't think they were trying to be cruel or anything. I just think that when they drew up the program, they designed it with multiple paths that required multiple tasks.
