Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!
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@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Seen a lot of folks complaining , currently and even in past regarding offline grinding for some or all of these programs. Thought I’d offer my two cents.
Playing offline modes to acquire some of these cards can be a bore for sure. That’s why being efficient imo is cardinal. If you’re like me and play a lot of offline , and then dabble into the ranked , and events games then hopefully this can be helpful for you.
My approach is simple. Gain as many cards as I can prior to playing mini seasons or conquest. That means putting my head down and slogging through moments and showdowns. Once TA moments and showdowns are complete you’ll be at 20k+ in each division , which nets you a captain and future card. This is where being efficient comes into play.
With your 12 packs , fill out a roster. Grab a pitcher or two , reliever, and position players to spread out on the diamond. Sometimes keeping a regular from your main squad can make it more fun.
I always try and have two ‘grind’ starters in my rotation. , usually at the 4 and 5 spots. This ensures I face lower level pitchers in the games. Keep track of your stats needed and play the games
I often reference player missions in the companion app. Very helpful. For instance we need x amount of K’s with this captain. If im sat 10/12 entering a game I’ll pitch with said card until I get 2 k’s and then I’ll use my other starter from the bullpen. Typically I start games with captain pitchers , and then I relieve them with futures starters since they only need pxp.
Once I finish up the TA conquests doing this I’ll have another bundle of cards to grind with. I’ll take those in to mini seasons and use the same approach.
In mini seasons I play to 19 wins. That nets me 3 vouchers from wins. I load and quit the rest. This allows me to get the playoff team vouchers as well with having 6 games remaining left to win.19 regular season + 6 postseason nets me 5 total vouchers just for wins. Then I get the 3 bundle vouchers to go with them.
This has been my approach. If you’re struggling with these programs I think it should help you. If you aren’t struggling or prefer other ways disregard. This post is only mean to help those who don’t understand how to grind.
Work smart, not hard.
Great post. This is what I love about the forum. Spreading knowledge to help others.
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Same. I go a little further and wrote down the players I currently have going and once I get close to hitting their mission, I’ll write down how many points I have so if I get to that number during the game, I can sub them out and not “waste” stats on them. Perhaps you guys can keep all that straight in your heads, but when I grind I usually get baked and that doesn’t help me remember much.
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@tear4eddy_PSN said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Same. I go a little further and wrote down the players I currently have going and once I get close to hitting their mission, I’ll write down how many points I have so if I get to that number during the game, I can sub them out and not “waste” stats on them. Perhaps you guys can keep all that straight in your heads, but when I grind I usually get baked and that doesn’t help me remember much.
You can track all this in the companion app. On the bottom hit 23/Programs/Team Affinity/Division/Tasks/ missions
Save the trees lol
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Preach brother! I’ve been doing this crazy thing where I swing while I’m batting and throw while I’m pitching to earn PXP from compiling stats as well. Sometimes when they hit it, I run over and try to stand where the ball is going to land and catch it for one of the three required outs needed to end the inning. Never even thought about using the required cards to complete the missions tho that’s genius. I’m assuming you turn the Xbox on before you do any of this though?
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@DeleteyourTTVBTW_MLBTS said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Preach brother! I’ve been doing this crazy thing where I swing while I’m batting and throw while I’m pitching to earn PXP from compiling stats as well. Sometimes when they hit it, I run over and try to stand where the ball is going to land and catch it for one of the three required outs needed to end the inning. Never even thought about using the required cards to complete the missions tho that’s genius. I’m assuming you turn the Xbox on before you do any of this though?
Clearly you missed the disclaimer at the end. Goal was to help folks who are struggling , not reinvent the wheel for seasoned players. Good job on the post though. I’m sure it made you feel super d duper swell , likely the highlight of your week.
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“Grinding” this [censored] is the biggest waste of time… games broken. Cards will be obsolete in a few weeks anyways and most of them suck compared to all the free 99s in season 1. It’s almost like they realized that and made this cards crappy just forcing people to waste their time playing the cpu on rookie all day then once you try to play online the game is completely broken and plays nothing like offline
Inside pitches go opposite field on very late swings all game.. balls in the dirt are fouled off easily.. bunts are cheesy and automatic no matter what. About 95% of runs scored are due to home runs.. this game is the most broken game by far. -
@DeleteyourTTVBTW_MLBTS said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Preach brother! I’ve been doing this crazy thing where I swing while I’m batting and throw while I’m pitching to earn PXP from compiling stats as well. Sometimes when they hit it, I run over and try to stand where the ball is going to land and catch it for one of the three required outs needed to end the inning. Never even thought about using the required cards to complete the missions tho that’s genius. I’m assuming you turn the Xbox on before you do any of this though?
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@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Seen a lot of folks complaining , currently and even in past regarding offline grinding for some or all of these programs. Thought I’d offer my two cents.
Playing offline modes to acquire some of these cards can be a bore for sure. That’s why being efficient imo is cardinal. If you’re like me and play a lot of offline , and then dabble into the ranked , and events games then hopefully this can be helpful for you.
My approach is simple. Gain as many cards as I can prior to playing mini seasons or conquest. That means putting my head down and slogging through moments and showdowns. Once TA moments and showdowns are complete you’ll be at 20k+ in each division , which nets you a captain and future card. This is where being efficient comes into play.
With your 12 packs , fill out a roster. Grab a pitcher or two , reliever, and position players to spread out on the diamond. Sometimes keeping a regular from your main squad can make it more fun.
I always try and have two ‘grind’ starters in my rotation. , usually at the 4 and 5 spots. This ensures I face lower level pitchers in the games. Keep track of your stats needed and play the games
I often reference player missions in the companion app. Very helpful. For instance we need x amount of K’s with this captain. If im sat 10/12 entering a game I’ll pitch with said card until I get 2 k’s and then I’ll use my other starter from the bullpen. Typically I start games with captain pitchers , and then I relieve them with futures starters since they only need pxp.
Once I finish up the TA conquests doing this I’ll have another bundle of cards to grind with. I’ll take those in to mini seasons and use the same approach.
In mini seasons I play to 19 wins. That nets me 3 vouchers from wins. I load and quit the rest. This allows me to get the playoff team vouchers as well with having 6 games remaining left to win.19 regular season + 6 postseason nets me 5 total vouchers just for wins. Then I get the 3 bundle vouchers to go with them.
This has been my approach. If you’re struggling with these programs I think it should help you. If you aren’t struggling or prefer other ways disregard. This post is only mean to help those who don’t understand how to grind.
this is pretty much the strategy that I have undertaken with my NMS team. Right now I'm working on Missions (Stats and PXP) but need to do more stuff for Team Affinity... gotta try to use Season 1 TA & Season 2 TA being out simultaneously to my advantage somehow.
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@romeischillin said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Seen a lot of folks complaining , currently and even in past regarding offline grinding for some or all of these programs. Thought I’d offer my two cents.
Playing offline modes to acquire some of these cards can be a bore for sure. That’s why being efficient imo is cardinal. If you’re like me and play a lot of offline , and then dabble into the ranked , and events games then hopefully this can be helpful for you.
My approach is simple. Gain as many cards as I can prior to playing mini seasons or conquest. That means putting my head down and slogging through moments and showdowns. Once TA moments and showdowns are complete you’ll be at 20k+ in each division , which nets you a captain and future card. This is where being efficient comes into play.
With your 12 packs , fill out a roster. Grab a pitcher or two , reliever, and position players to spread out on the diamond. Sometimes keeping a regular from your main squad can make it more fun.
I always try and have two ‘grind’ starters in my rotation. , usually at the 4 and 5 spots. This ensures I face lower level pitchers in the games. Keep track of your stats needed and play the games
I often reference player missions in the companion app. Very helpful. For instance we need x amount of K’s with this captain. If im sat 10/12 entering a game I’ll pitch with said card until I get 2 k’s and then I’ll use my other starter from the bullpen. Typically I start games with captain pitchers , and then I relieve them with futures starters since they only need pxp.
Once I finish up the TA conquests doing this I’ll have another bundle of cards to grind with. I’ll take those in to mini seasons and use the same approach.
In mini seasons I play to 19 wins. That nets me 3 vouchers from wins. I load and quit the rest. This allows me to get the playoff team vouchers as well with having 6 games remaining left to win.19 regular season + 6 postseason nets me 5 total vouchers just for wins. Then I get the 3 bundle vouchers to go with them.
This has been my approach. If you’re struggling with these programs I think it should help you. If you aren’t struggling or prefer other ways disregard. This post is only mean to help those who don’t understand how to grind.
this is pretty much the strategy that I have undertaken with my NMS team. Right now I'm working on Missions (Stats and PXP) but need to do more stuff for Team Affinity... gotta try to use Season 1 TA & Season 2 TA being out simultaneously to my advantage somehow.
If you’re grinding both MTO might be pretty fast.
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I do the same but make sure you read the conquest goals. I screwed up by not reading them and had to redo the whole map again for not finishing in 20 turns.
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I do the same. Haven’t gone into mini seasons yet and sitting at over 60% in all 6 divisions. Doing as you outlined and then using the Incognito players from the TA in events
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@ssamy777_NSW said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
“Grinding” this [censored] is the biggest waste of time… games broken. Cards will be obsolete in a few weeks anyways and most of them suck compared to all the free 99s in season 1. It’s almost like they realized that and made this cards crappy just forcing people to waste their time playing the cpu on rookie all day then once you try to play online the game is completely broken and plays nothing like offline
Inside pitches go opposite field on very late swings all game.. balls in the dirt are fouled off easily.. bunts are cheesy and automatic no matter what. About 95% of runs scored are due to home runs.. this game is the most broken game by far.Shut up
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For all you complainers out there, this thread is an example of a useful post. Clearly the op GETS it. Instead of complaining he offers useful insite and most importantly a solution. Great post bud
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@killerpresence4_MLBTS said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
For all you complainers out there, this thread is an example of a useful post. Clearly the op GETS it. Instead of complaining he offers useful insite and most importantly a solution. Great post bud
I totally agree!
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@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@romeischillin said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Seen a lot of folks complaining , currently and even in past regarding offline grinding for some or all of these programs. Thought I’d offer my two cents.
Playing offline modes to acquire some of these cards can be a bore for sure. That’s why being efficient imo is cardinal. If you’re like me and play a lot of offline , and then dabble into the ranked , and events games then hopefully this can be helpful for you.
My approach is simple. Gain as many cards as I can prior to playing mini seasons or conquest. That means putting my head down and slogging through moments and showdowns. Once TA moments and showdowns are complete you’ll be at 20k+ in each division , which nets you a captain and future card. This is where being efficient comes into play.
With your 12 packs , fill out a roster. Grab a pitcher or two , reliever, and position players to spread out on the diamond. Sometimes keeping a regular from your main squad can make it more fun.
I always try and have two ‘grind’ starters in my rotation. , usually at the 4 and 5 spots. This ensures I face lower level pitchers in the games. Keep track of your stats needed and play the games
I often reference player missions in the companion app. Very helpful. For instance we need x amount of K’s with this captain. If im sat 10/12 entering a game I’ll pitch with said card until I get 2 k’s and then I’ll use my other starter from the bullpen. Typically I start games with captain pitchers , and then I relieve them with futures starters since they only need pxp.
Once I finish up the TA conquests doing this I’ll have another bundle of cards to grind with. I’ll take those in to mini seasons and use the same approach.
In mini seasons I play to 19 wins. That nets me 3 vouchers from wins. I load and quit the rest. This allows me to get the playoff team vouchers as well with having 6 games remaining left to win.19 regular season + 6 postseason nets me 5 total vouchers just for wins. Then I get the 3 bundle vouchers to go with them.
This has been my approach. If you’re struggling with these programs I think it should help you. If you aren’t struggling or prefer other ways disregard. This post is only mean to help those who don’t understand how to grind.
this is pretty much the strategy that I have undertaken with my NMS team. Right now I'm working on Missions (Stats and PXP) but need to do more stuff for Team Affinity... gotta try to use Season 1 TA & Season 2 TA being out simultaneously to my advantage somehow.
If you’re grinding both MTO might be pretty fast.
Yeah I started an MTO but got sidetracked by the other programs that got added but eventually I think I'll go back to that mode and see if I can atleast get to the All-Star break... I want to say I might actually be in June so I probably could've got the first bit of TA from MTO a long time ago unless I have to go all the way to the end to get all the TA.
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@romeischillin said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@romeischillin said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
@urbanphilosophy_XBL said in Grinding. Effectively and efficiently!:
Seen a lot of folks complaining , currently and even in past regarding offline grinding for some or all of these programs. Thought I’d offer my two cents.
Playing offline modes to acquire some of these cards can be a bore for sure. That’s why being efficient imo is cardinal. If you’re like me and play a lot of offline , and then dabble into the ranked , and events games then hopefully this can be helpful for you.
My approach is simple. Gain as many cards as I can prior to playing mini seasons or conquest. That means putting my head down and slogging through moments and showdowns. Once TA moments and showdowns are complete you’ll be at 20k+ in each division , which nets you a captain and future card. This is where being efficient comes into play.
With your 12 packs , fill out a roster. Grab a pitcher or two , reliever, and position players to spread out on the diamond. Sometimes keeping a regular from your main squad can make it more fun.
I always try and have two ‘grind’ starters in my rotation. , usually at the 4 and 5 spots. This ensures I face lower level pitchers in the games. Keep track of your stats needed and play the games
I often reference player missions in the companion app. Very helpful. For instance we need x amount of K’s with this captain. If im sat 10/12 entering a game I’ll pitch with said card until I get 2 k’s and then I’ll use my other starter from the bullpen. Typically I start games with captain pitchers , and then I relieve them with futures starters since they only need pxp.
Once I finish up the TA conquests doing this I’ll have another bundle of cards to grind with. I’ll take those in to mini seasons and use the same approach.
In mini seasons I play to 19 wins. That nets me 3 vouchers from wins. I load and quit the rest. This allows me to get the playoff team vouchers as well with having 6 games remaining left to win.19 regular season + 6 postseason nets me 5 total vouchers just for wins. Then I get the 3 bundle vouchers to go with them.
This has been my approach. If you’re struggling with these programs I think it should help you. If you aren’t struggling or prefer other ways disregard. This post is only mean to help those who don’t understand how to grind.
this is pretty much the strategy that I have undertaken with my NMS team. Right now I'm working on Missions (Stats and PXP) but need to do more stuff for Team Affinity... gotta try to use Season 1 TA & Season 2 TA being out simultaneously to my advantage somehow.
If you’re grinding both MTO might be pretty fast.
Yeah I started an MTO but got sidetracked by the other programs that got added but eventually I think I'll go back to that mode and see if I can atleast get to the All-Star break... I want to say I might actually be in June so I probably could've got the first bit of TA from MTO a long time ago unless I have to go all the way to the end to get all the TA.
Pretty sure you get a chunk of xp around the AS break and then more end of year
