Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players
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Yeah, don't sweat those spring missions, you get so much XP just playing. My goal was to get to 500k xp, I am already nearly there with 10 days left. I play conquest and mini seasons on rookie and Veteran, not that I cant player higher, but I'm going for max xp for PXP. I may have more time than you, but I've also lost a bunch of time with build a stadium. So much counts towards double that SC program will virtually take care of itself, I haven't touched moments for it or showdown for it because I get so my xp from other things.
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Have you gotten to the second spring cleanup boss pack? That is all you are meant to get to. Don't worry about some packs
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Don't do the feature program missions. Unless they come naturally *like if you already have a bunch of Yankees in your lineup to get pxp. Ive also skipped alot of the moments since they dont give stubs. I've focused mini seasons and conquest only. Ive done the mystery map probably 30 times. The xp is good and it satisfies my pack addiction. I have managed not to spend any extra money this year. I also suck so I play everything I can on rookie. For those games you have to play on Allstar, utilize your best lineup. I have three lineups set. Number one is best overall team, number two is for mini seasons with 2nd half here's, vets and rookies for the missions, 3rd is pxp grind for whatever guys I need stats for. I also use the 3rd lineup to focus on other guys I want to parallel. So utilize the lineups tab. I only have 150,000 to the last step of the program. As others have said not everyone is supposed to max out. They put in the extra packs at the end to give grinders something to work for.
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It is moving slow for me to, but I have been playing less do to making extra money. I use my time wisely with lineups that are best for completing the spring cleanup program, The other programs will be there forever, Sometimes you can double dip if there is missions from the spring cleanup program that matches things in other programs. There is no rush to get the jerseys from the connect program. I only have one boss from the spring cleanup and I will get to the second boss. I only play about 2 hours a day if that, A little more on the weekends, If I do not get the bosses well I will buy the ones I want off the Market. When I checked they were not that expensive as in years past.; You get more PXP with pitchers, Make sure you are getting those done, Hitters take forever, Like someone else said put them at the top of the lineup get them 2 at bats in the 3 inning game, I do Mystery Map get those 5 free packs and it is not hard to complete over and over again, I do that at least once a day, I also play Mini season that is about all I am playing at the moment,
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@camdog916_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
15 year MLB The Show gamer here, I know I will get roasted by the community but it has to be said. SDS made completing any mission impossible this year. Having to get PXP for players is nietherly impossible. Yeah yeah yeah I get it all of you that play on All Star and above can knock out the program in a week but those of us that play for fun on rookie or veteran have no chance of completing the programs this year.
On the Spring Cleanup program in Week 2 build PXP missions you have to get PXP on 8 missions which I am not even close to completing. I've completed week 1 which also I had to get PXP. Even on the monthly award you have to complete 13 PXP missions. I've only completed 5 of those missions and still have to unlock 6 more monthly awards players. Same with Cover Athletes program and all the Nike City Connect programs.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun, this year it's not.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun and easy, this year it's not
buddy listen I've been playing since sammy sosa was on the cover - i am definitely defined as a "casual player" these days - hardly any time for gaming - it is JUST FINE for programs to be impossible to complete as a CASUAL gamer
this is not a jab at your post, just some devils advocate
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I finished the first program while being away from ps5 for two weeks with vacation and then covid. It’s doable. Would I rather they just have stat missions rather than pxp? Sure. But they’re all doable.
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@thehungryhole said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
@camdog916_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
15 year MLB The Show gamer here, I know I will get roasted by the community but it has to be said. SDS made completing any mission impossible this year. Having to get PXP for players is nietherly impossible. Yeah yeah yeah I get it all of you that play on All Star and above can knock out the program in a week but those of us that play for fun on rookie or veteran have no chance of completing the programs this year.
On the Spring Cleanup program in Week 2 build PXP missions you have to get PXP on 8 missions which I am not even close to completing. I've completed week 1 which also I had to get PXP. Even on the monthly award you have to complete 13 PXP missions. I've only completed 5 of those missions and still have to unlock 6 more monthly awards players. Same with Cover Athletes program and all the Nike City Connect programs.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun, this year it's not.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun and easy, this year it's not
buddy listen I've been playing since sammy sosa was on the cover - i am definitely defined as a "casual player" these days - hardly any time for gaming - it is JUST FINE for programs to be impossible to complete as a CASUAL gamer
this is not a jab at your post, just some devils advocate
Sosa has never been associated with this series 989 or The Show. High heat and Triple play yes
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Idk man. I finished spring cleaning and the potm program already. I work 50 hours a week, my oldest has soccer 3 times a week, and I do almost all the cooking.
You just have to prioritize your game time to stuff that earns xp. Just my thought bud, good luck to you.
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Once you get the second boss pack everything else is gravy.
I play offline: daily moments, conquest, mini seasons, all the programs, etc. I've finished all the programs with 9-ish days left but I'm also not worried about capping to 750k points. If you're concerned about maxing out the program don't be, it's too much stress.
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Download blank canvas. Play a 9 inning vs cpu game on rookie or mini seasons. You will score 8-10 runs in mini seasons, or play Baltimore and score 50. Mash swuare for everything. Every fly out is a HR
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@camdog916_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
15 year MLB The Show gamer here, I know I will get roasted by the community but it has to be said. SDS made completing any mission impossible this year. Having to get PXP for players is nietherly impossible. Yeah yeah yeah I get it all of you that play on All Star and above can knock out the program in a week but those of us that play for fun on rookie or veteran have no chance of completing the programs this year.
On the Spring Cleanup program in Week 2 build PXP missions you have to get PXP on 8 missions which I am not even close to completing. I've completed week 1 which also I had to get PXP. Even on the monthly award you have to complete 13 PXP missions. I've only completed 5 of those missions and still have to unlock 6 more monthly awards players. Same with Cover Athletes program and all the Nike City Connect programs.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun, this year it's not.
Everything this is year is dependent on PXP for cards and when I'm playing on Rookie or Veteran it's taking forever to complete anything. Last year was still a grind but it was fun and easy, this year it's not
If you use an orioles or braves or whoever pitcher and play a 9 inning game you will get tons of PXP, add on top of that the position players and you can just about finish the 3000 PXP in 2 games. Or just grind the mystery map for free packs. Those aren't required missions anyway, just knock out the showdowns and conquests and maybe a mini season. You will get more than enough team PXP...the individual ones can be long winded, but doable just passively playing. The Monthly program is passive mainly as well, just use those players mixed in with all Braves, Cubs or whoever. Use Arano to get saves and if you have stripling or when you get wright start them every game
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@stryder_28_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
Download blank canvas. Play a 9 inning vs cpu game on rookie or mini seasons. You will score 8-10 runs in mini seasons, or play Baltimore and score 50. Mash swuare for everything. Every fly out is a HR
I created a park with short dimensions and high altitude, maybe not as short as that one, but I get a lot of cheap HRs but also a ton of bombs. Also doesn't look too bad either.
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For the team ones I've just been doing play vs the CPU against baltimore or oakland with a full team of whatever team I need for the program PxP. It's mind numbingly boring but it gets the xp quickly.
I just turn on auto fielding and baserunning too so I can watch netflix or something while I play.
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Thank you fellas for not roasting me and giving me advice. I appreciate all your input.
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@camdog916_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
Thank you fellas for not roasting me and giving me advice. I appreciate all your input.
When I first started playing, I had a real hard time getting through programs. Until I learned how to kill many birds with one Randy Johnson fastball....I mean stone. As the others have said, RTTS is a great way to grab big xp. Especially as a pitcher or two way player. MTO can get you a big chunk. I'd focus on trying do multiple missions at once. Use the Monthly players for the POTM program and mix in players from the teams in the team pxp missions or the Cover athlete missions or even just the Nike programs all while playing conquest which will give you 30k right there. Or mini seasons gives you a ton of XP and stubs.
Also, definitely don't stress about any program that Isn't time sensitive. I just started the US Map because I wanted to wait until other programs were completed. Last year, I didn't complete it until they gave all 30 prospects for once through. They will ramp up the XP as we get closer, probably add a program on Friday and a conquest map on Tuesday. And remember, all these cards will be back. They've already started releasing FOTF in Chase packs and the prices plummeted.
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@jkooch66_xbl said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
Double XP starts the 13th. I've only played offline so far (conquest and mini seasons) and I play on rookie 90% of the time with the occasional veteran or all star when needed in conquest. I don't have any issues finishing missions.
3000pxp with a team is painfully easy. Just use only players from that team. Pitchers get 40pxp just for pitching an inning! If you play a 3 inning game you'll get 90pxp just for 9 at bats, and the pitchers will get 120 just for 3 innings. That's 210pxp right there for getting no walks, no hits, no runs, and pitchers getting no strikeouts, no win, no hold and no save....
And you don't need to buy any diamonds or anything I have most of the team's gold and below done just from all the free packs, and I'll occasionally buy a gold or missing silver because I'm going to need them to finish the live series anyways. And if you're trying to get an individual player's pxp stick them near the top of the lineup to do two things at once.
You get much more pxp if you play above all-star...and i think u will find that you get use to it faster than you think.
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@vipersneak_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
@jkooch66_xbl said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
Double XP starts the 13th. I've only played offline so far (conquest and mini seasons) and I play on rookie 90% of the time with the occasional veteran or all star when needed in conquest. I don't have any issues finishing missions.
3000pxp with a team is painfully easy. Just use only players from that team. Pitchers get 40pxp just for pitching an inning! If you play a 3 inning game you'll get 90pxp just for 9 at bats, and the pitchers will get 120 just for 3 innings. That's 210pxp right there for getting no walks, no hits, no runs, and pitchers getting no strikeouts, no win, no hold and no save....
And you don't need to buy any diamonds or anything I have most of the team's gold and below done just from all the free packs, and I'll occasionally buy a gold or missing silver because I'm going to need them to finish the live series anyways. And if you're trying to get an individual player's pxp stick them near the top of the lineup to do two things at once.
You get much more pxp if you play above all-star...and i think u will find that you get use to it faster than you think.
Sorry that was to the wrong person lol
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I have 719463 level 42 on Spring Cleanup. The game stopped either adding my xp or giving me any at all. Anyone else have that problem? It’s like they don’t want me to finish the program.
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@ncfireball2008_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
I have 719463 level 42 on Spring Cleanup. The game stopped either adding my xp or giving me any at all. Anyone else have that problem? It’s like they don’t want me to finish the program.
Assuming you didn’t hit the xp cap, which could happen if you are grinding to complete the program, it could be a similar issue I had and have seen others have where you just stop getting xp. I’ve seen some people say it’s related to offline home run derby but idk. I will say I was playing franchise and participated in the derby with my one team controlled players a few days before it happened.
Anyway, for me I uninstalled the game and reinstalled and started gaining the xp again. Annoying as hell but I’ve seen several people on Reddit and here talking about the same issue and this seems to do the trick.
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@camdog916_psn said in Sorry but all the programs especially featured program is impossible to beat for casual players:
Thank you fellas for not roasting me and giving me advice. I appreciate all your input.
you are very welcome mate - lots of great feedback in here for you and its good you don't play too much - it makes that gaming time more special
