Honest question for the Offline only gamers
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Whilst this is a grind thread, I’ll pipe up in support of Franchise mode. It’s all about the long game.
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@red_ted_is_back said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Whilst this is a grind thread, I’ll pipe up in support of Franchise mode. It’s all about the long game.
Man, in the Triple Play Baseball days '97-'00, I used to play multiple 162 game seasons! At least one Mets, one Indians back in the day. Excuse me, Guardians. I despise that name!
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@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
Yes, I just love using the cards of players i like, that is what is most important to me, earning and using cards. Too much about ranked is about winning. I hate losing as much as the next guy, but the win at all cost mentally that leads to people finding any way to exploit the game to get a win is just too much for me, or the toxic R2 holding, sore losers who want to say nasty things to you after they lose, even when I have messages off. I have only played vs people when the mission requirements for getting cards were based on online stats. Sure I have had a few good experiences playing people, but those few bad experiences ruined the entire game for me when it comes to H2H play.
I play this game year round every single day online. What did you experience that makes you feel this way? I only ask because I don't think it's that bad. Of course you get the occasional bunt dancer, R2 holder & pause guy, but thats life.
You never know if the guy you're playing has one hand, a mental illness or a house full of kids. If it gets that bad I just quit and search for another game.
You made it sound like somebody walked in your house and slapped the food out of your mouth.
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@ccarr77_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
Yes, I just love using the cards of players i like, that is what is most important to me, earning and using cards. Too much about ranked is about winning. I hate losing as much as the next guy, but the win at all cost mentally that leads to people finding any way to exploit the game to get a win is just too much for me, or the toxic R2 holding, sore losers who want to say nasty things to you after they lose, even when I have messages off. I have only played vs people when the mission requirements for getting cards were based on online stats. Sure I have had a few good experiences playing people, but those few bad experiences ruined the entire game for me when it comes to H2H play.
I play this game year round every single day online. What did you experience that makes you feel this way? I only ask because I don't think it's that bad. Of course you get the occasional bunt dancer, R2 holder & pause guy, but thats life.
You never know if the guy you're playing has one hand, a mental illness or a house full of kids. If it gets that bad I just quit and search for another game.
You made it sound like somebody walked in your house and slapped the food out of your mouth.
I might have answered you, but that last statement is too condescending for me.
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@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@ccarr77_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
Yes, I just love using the cards of players i like, that is what is most important to me, earning and using cards. Too much about ranked is about winning. I hate losing as much as the next guy, but the win at all cost mentally that leads to people finding any way to exploit the game to get a win is just too much for me, or the toxic R2 holding, sore losers who want to say nasty things to you after they lose, even when I have messages off. I have only played vs people when the mission requirements for getting cards were based on online stats. Sure I have had a few good experiences playing people, but those few bad experiences ruined the entire game for me when it comes to H2H play.
I play this game year round every single day online. What did you experience that makes you feel this way? I only ask because I don't think it's that bad. Of course you get the occasional bunt dancer, R2 holder & pause guy, but thats life.
You never know if the guy you're playing has one hand, a mental illness or a house full of kids. If it gets that bad I just quit and search for another game.
You made it sound like somebody walked in your house and slapped the food out of your mouth.
I might have answered you, but that last statement is too condescending for me.
You answered me without knowing it. Online isn't for everyone.
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@ccarr77_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@ccarr77_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
Yes, I just love using the cards of players i like, that is what is most important to me, earning and using cards. Too much about ranked is about winning. I hate losing as much as the next guy, but the win at all cost mentally that leads to people finding any way to exploit the game to get a win is just too much for me, or the toxic R2 holding, sore losers who want to say nasty things to you after they lose, even when I have messages off. I have only played vs people when the mission requirements for getting cards were based on online stats. Sure I have had a few good experiences playing people, but those few bad experiences ruined the entire game for me when it comes to H2H play.
I play this game year round every single day online. What did you experience that makes you feel this way? I only ask because I don't think it's that bad. Of course you get the occasional bunt dancer, R2 holder & pause guy, but thats life.
You never know if the guy you're playing has one hand, a mental illness or a house full of kids. If it gets that bad I just quit and search for another game.
You made it sound like somebody walked in your house and slapped the food out of your mouth.
I might have answered you, but that last statement is too condescending for me.
You answered me without knowing it. Online isn't for everyone.
Sounds right
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I played mostly all offline half of the year then played mostly online for the 2nd half of the year. I was kind of scared to play online as this was my first year. Then I played an event and realize that I wasn't nearly as bad as I thought I was compared to a lot of players. I still really like offline also. I enjoy conquest and I also have an obsessive compulsive disorder right now to parallel one ever diamond card in the game so offline is a nice grind when I am tired or at night where I have had a couple of drinks.
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This was my first year playing DD (previous years I played Franchise). I can honestly say that I had more fun playing offline than online, but then I only played around 10 games online. I came to realize that online gaming was 99% competition, and at my age, I don’t need that anymore. Even now, I play the 11th inning mission each day, and I’m finding cards that are a blast to play with. There is nothing wrong with sticking to offline.
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@virusts_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
so offline is a nice grind when I am tired or at night where I have had a couple of drinks.Admission is the first step, they say. Don't drink & drive, drive the baseball
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@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I play strictly offline. I don’t have much time to play and when I do, I tend to get interrupted a lot so players my against players really isn’t possible. Offline has plenty of features now like conquest and all the programs that are available throughout the year. Lastly, when I did play online years ago, it was toxic. I just want to relax and play a baseball game. I guess I’m old school and remember playing a lot of games before the days of online play.
This is me as well. I very rarely play online.
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I can honestly say I have never played an online DD game and probably never will. I used to play Madden online but quickly realized it’s not for me. I, as others are, are from a time when playing online didn’t exist. So I’d rather spend what little time I have at night, maybe an hour or so, playing offline. I play simply for the enjoyment of playing a video game. And I must say, MLB is by far the superior card collecting offline game of any sports game IMO. This was my first full year of playing DD and I loved every minute of it. Heck I’m still grinding the final inning forever program.
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@thegoaler_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@virusts_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
so offline is a nice grind when I am tired or at night where I have had a couple of drinks.Admission is the first step, they say. Don't drink & drive, drive the baseball
[censored] I love playing online rated with a few pops. This year co-op and some friends is going to be a blast
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@kovz88_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
The thing about offline is if your willing to put in a bit of effort you could do it in franchise and make it even more enjoyable. You get the cards from Day 1 and have no reason to wait 6-7 months before you can use whoever you want. You have an actual season to play with stats, awards, trades, contracts. There is a post season with a World Series where you would play against other teams with legends and not the live series whoever’s for the 50th time.
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
You don't get legends in franchise.
You don't have missions and other fun RPG elements in Franchise.
You don't have cool things like Showdown.
You can't get special versions of your favorite players.
Most of all, franchise was stale at least 5 years ago and has barely changed since then.There are legends in Franchise, just not all of them and they have different ability stats. But I agree with what you are saying..
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@texas10pt_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Wow I’ve never even thought about H2H mode. That’s a great idea.
I know this is not appropriate for the DD forum, but has anyone ever had luck with friendly leagues? I’ve done them before in madden and they were fun with active people.
Leagues are great. The problem is getting everyone to commit to playing when you are supposed to because everyone is playing missions or something trying to get better players.
Hahahaha, you nailed it. People commit than get caught up in a loop of forever “grinding” for the next card. Too bad, leagues with good dudes ( who You chat party with during the game) are
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Yes it is and just as good doing friendlies with the mic
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I used to be RS only in years past. Last year I really enjoyed the BR format! Wish I would’ve started playing BR at the beginning of the season. I hope they keep it the same and actually add a bigger variety of throwback cards as rewards. I do enjoy offline missions such as Topps Now and POTM just to mix it up. If I play too much of one mode I get burnt out.
In an unrelated matter, they can get rid of MTO in my opinion but if a lot of people like then keep it. I don’t wanna rain on someone else’s parade.
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@mjfc_363_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I used to be RS only in years past. Last year I really enjoyed the BR format! Wish I would’ve started playing BR at the beginning of the season. I hope they keep it the same and actually add a bigger variety of throwback cards as rewards. I do enjoy offline missions such as Topps Now and POTM just to mix it up. If I play too much of one mode I get burnt out.
In an unrelated matter, they can get rid of MTO in my opinion but if a lot of people like then keep it. I don’t wanna rain on someone else’s parade.
I actually liked the changes they made to MTO this year. I might do that more if I get burned out on DD while still getting xp for the innings program.
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@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@mjfc_363_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I used to be RS only in years past. Last year I really enjoyed the BR format! Wish I would’ve started playing BR at the beginning of the season. I hope they keep it the same and actually add a bigger variety of throwback cards as rewards. I do enjoy offline missions such as Topps Now and POTM just to mix it up. If I play too much of one mode I get burnt out.
In an unrelated matter, they can get rid of MTO in my opinion but if a lot of people like then keep it. I don’t wanna rain on someone else’s parade.
I actually liked the changes they made to MTO this year. I might do that more if I get burned out on DD while still getting xp for the innings program.
@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@mjfc_363_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I used to be RS only in years past. Last year I really enjoyed the BR format! Wish I would’ve started playing BR at the beginning of the season. I hope they keep it the same and actually add a bigger variety of throwback cards as rewards. I do enjoy offline missions such as Topps Now and POTM just to mix it up. If I play too much of one mode I get burnt out.
In an unrelated matter, they can get rid of MTO in my opinion but if a lot of people like then keep it. I don’t wanna rain on someone else’s parade.
I actually liked the changes they made to MTO this year. I might do that more if I get burned out on DD while still getting xp for the innings program.
I only did MTO for the trophies on PS5, then 4. I hope they don't tie trophies to it in '22, as the mode got stale. I did like fleecing teams of their best players, though 🤪
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Playing offline is like pr0n. You might be by yourself but at least you know what you like best.
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@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@mjfc_363_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I used to be RS only in years past. Last year I really enjoyed the BR format! Wish I would’ve started playing BR at the beginning of the season. I hope they keep it the same and actually add a bigger variety of throwback cards as rewards. I do enjoy offline missions such as Topps Now and POTM just to mix it up. If I play too much of one mode I get burnt out.
In an unrelated matter, they can get rid of MTO in my opinion but if a lot of people like then keep it. I don’t wanna rain on someone else’s parade.
I actually liked the changes they made to MTO this year. I might do that more if I get burned out on DD while still getting xp for the innings program.
Could obviously be wrong, but I have a feeling they are trying to develop mto until it's fleshed out and deep enough to where they can use that code as a starting point for a new franchise mode and solve the problem of the current franchise being on legacy code.
