Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers
-
@Pergo_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
There is some version of this overly dramatic post every year when Madden comes out. Content for Set 3 has been great. Set 2 was kind of weak in my opinion but Sets 1 and 3 have been pretty solid.
Set 1 was good. Set 2 was awful start to finish. Set 3 started well with the added TA collections and dropped way off since. The extreme program was the only content for 2 weeks with only 5 cards as rewards. Combine that with the ASG break (and less Topps Now as a result) and it's felt pretty barren for long stretches.
The program last Friday was terrible and the only one I remember that requires collecting cards to finish. Usually collections are a shortcut but not necessary. It's a worrying step and I'm waiting to see the program tomorrow to see if that was just a one-off. I hope it was.
-
@Dolenz_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
@genopolanco_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
Good lord. Now I see why they don’t feel the need to put out content for weeks at a time. All the fanboys defend them til the end.
Then again it’s really only the fanboys left playing.
That's always a cheap and easy response...
People don't agree with my criticisms so I will just call them fanboys.
I am not a fan of sets and seasons thus far and I agree with the opinion we are getting lesser versions of players we had earlier. I even posted about it a week or so ago. And yet at various times I have been called a fanboy, and accused of being an SDS shill.
But, I am not so arrogant as to believe that everyone who does not agree with my opinion or is still having fun with the game is simply a "fanboy" who just accepts whatever SDS dishes out. Nor do I believe that SDS is not trying to retain customers.
What I do realize from years of visiting this forum, since even before they created the current forum setup, is that no matter what they do they will not please everyone no matter how hard they try. That every year at this time there are the inevitable posts about Madden.
None of us have a magic formula that would improve this game for every single player out there and keep it interesting for all for the entire year, but it is sure easy to come to the forum and pretend that we do.
All I’m asking for is consistent content. Shouldn’t be too hard to ask when there’s 2 months left of the regular season. I don’t think everyone who disagrees with my opinion is a fanboy but it is pretty ridiculous how many people defend them left and right when they are clearly slacking this year. The Sets and Seasons is a big reason why I have an issue with them taking extended breaks. In order for this strategy to work, they needed to pump out content more than ever since a lot of cards are expiring.
I’m just frustrated with this whole year of DD. I can’t believe they couldn’t see how awful of a plan this was and I find it even more odd that they hire content creators from the community and this is the plan they come up with. I would be shocked if CBrev thought this was a good strategy. Not that I think they gave him much say, but why hire people from the community if you’re not going to listen to them at all?
-
I completely agree. Started playing in '21 and it was a blast even though there were some gameplay issues. '22 was tolerable but was definitely lacking. '23 has just been a complete mess in my opinion. To me "content" is not "more cards". I think a lot of people like it this year because they think they are getting "content", because there are 20-50 new cards each week.
This game is completely designed to keep people playing and playing the way SDS dictates and/or spend stubs like crazy. I have had almost 2 million stubs since set one and still have them because everything just seems pointless. I really may be off here, but it seems that the players who really like the game this year are offline players. The like having long programs that they are always working on. I miss the days where online and offline players could complete programs in a reasonable period of time and then play the modes they wanted with the players they wanted. I don't think you are being one bit overly dramatic.
-
Being fairly new to DD, started in 2020, I can say this year has a much different feel to it. Usually I’ve been able to acquire all cards in the mode but this year multiple versions of the same player can make the grind feel pointless.
-
I really may be off here, but it seems that the players who really like the game this year are offline players. The like having long programs that they are always working on.
That’s funny that you say this because I feel the opposite. I’ve said early and often, DD is pushing me (offline only) to go online. Particularly to finish Collections. I said in another thread, I’ve done all of Set 1 that I can. I was still 40 cards short. The only way to get them was buy them (which I’m doing slowly) or play online.
I can finish Set 2 w/o having to go online.
I haven’t done the math yet on Set 3. I’m still 150 cards away there. I’m hoping I can finish by playing offline.
I miss the days where online and offline players could complete programs in a reasonable period of time and then play the modes they wanted with the players they wanted.
This we definitely agree on!!
-
Like Madden, this baseball franchise own their market. Until that changes, they will continue to basically, do they want and still generate revenue. Revenue, not customers, is ultimately what matters to businesses and those two aspects are not always directly related. Having an unhappy customer base does not matter if there is no competition.
Like MUT, DD is MLBTS's golden goose. Their new DD Set card expiring format, is like having a new game release several times a year, generating even more revenue. While I have been a supporter of this game for over a decade, I loathe this new DD Set card expiring format, and unfortunately, this business decision may hurt them in the the long-term.
-
Idk , I'm enjoying the game as presented. I like the sets , could there be more cards , yes , I personally would like them to add more Angels pitchers like Jared weaver, k rod. But guess what, I know I'm not the only one so they're not going only focus on my needs. All I can do is write a post of the cards I would like .
I understand complaints about game play and glitches and they do need to be brought to their attention, but there is a way to do it like an adult and not throw a temper tantrum .
I'm quitting this game and playing [ insert "game] instead "= "mommy I don't want to do my chores, I'm running away ." -
@capardo_XBL said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
I really may be off here, but it seems that the players who really like the game this year are offline players. The like having long programs that they are always working on.
That’s funny that you say this because I feel the opposite. I’ve said early and often, DD is pushing me (offline only) to go online. Particularly to finish Collections. I said in another thread, I’ve done all of Set 1 that I can. I was still 40 cards short. The only way to get them was buy them (which I’m doing slowly) or play online.
I can finish Set 2 w/o having to go online.
I haven’t done the math yet on Set 3. I’m still 150 cards away there. I’m hoping I can finish by playing offline.
I miss the days where online and offline players could complete programs in a reasonable period of time and then play the modes they wanted with the players they wanted.
This we definitely agree on!!
I definitely can understand where you are coming from and it is always interesting how two different people can have such a different experience. About the only card I have really wanted all year is the 99 JRam that comes at 80 cards collected of TA3. TA3 is a beating to complete and almost impossible if you don't grind through Conquest Maps, Showdown, Mini Seasons, etc.
-
@jaychvz_XBL said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
Idk , I'm enjoying the game as presented. I like the sets , could there be more cards , yes , I personally would like them to add more Angels pitchers like Jared weaver, k rod. But guess what, I know I'm not the only one so they're not going only focus on my needs. All I can do is write a post of the cards I would like .
I understand complaints about game play and glitches and they do need to be brought to their attention, but there is a way to do it like an adult and not throw a temper tantrum .
I'm quitting this game and playing [ insert "game] instead "= "mommy I don't want to do my chores, I'm running away ."I never said I was quitting and I only said I’m NOT playing another game. I just vented frustration with SDS for this year and their lack of effort for the last few weeks.
-
@genopolanco_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
@jonblaze2424_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
@genopolanco_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
Content has really been subpar for over a month if we’re being honest. And before Set 3 dropped there was another 2-3 week period of lackluster content. Obviously Madden players are going to leave regardless, but you’d think they’d at least try to put out a little more content.
It’s looking more and more obvious they were just looking for a big profit the first 2 months and haven’t cared much since. Just more recycled players with worse overalls than they previously had.
I’m not even buying Madden this year and still have little interest to log on. This year was such a flop.
Every single baseball fan knows July and August are baseballs slow months. You’re just being extremely dramatic
I’m not being dramatic. This year has been the worst year of DD I’ve played and I’m sure a lot of others feel the same. There is no excuse for them to take weeks off at a time in the middle of the season. This is by far the most dead I’ve ever seen this game this early in the year.
There is a new BR program and new RS just dropped and I have had zero interest in playing. I don't think I've played for a week. Maybe I'll get the itch to play RS shortly, not sure.
-
Retain... I got suspended by SDS for an action that PlayStation support volunteered to complete. Reach out to MLBTS support and they say PS suspended me. Reach out to PS and they say that never happened.
-
@jaychvz_XBL said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
Idk , I'm enjoying the game as presented. I like the sets , could there be more cards , yes , I personally would like them to add more Angels pitchers like Jared weaver, k rod. But guess what, I know I'm not the only one so they're not going only focus on my needs. All I can do is write a post of the cards I would like .
I understand complaints about game play and glitches and they do need to be brought to their attention, but there is a way to do it like an adult and not throw a temper tantrum .
I'm quitting this game and playing [ insert "game] instead "= "mommy I don't want to do my chores, I'm running away ."I am all for how the sets are done now because as I said I had too many for one set and not enough for others when they did vouchers in previous years
My issue is they do not include repeatable pxp missions in Programs lately which has made it difficult for me to finish them
-
@Honor_The_Game44_PSN said in Crazy how SDS doesn’t even try to retain their customers:
I really may be off here, but it seems that the players who really like the game this year are offline players. The like having long programs that they are always working on.
Mostly offline player here. This has been the least fun MLB game I’ve ever played. And yes, I collected bobble heads for immortals. The cards are completely uninspiring rehashes each set. Getting a player’s 99 day 1, then 92 version next set, then 97, then back to 99 is horrible. In previous years every program had at least a few cards that made your lineup. This year we only complete programs to add cards to the set collection. And the method of completing programs has been beat to death. Conquest needed a rework two years ago. Showdown has potential but they just gave up on it. Being forced to use cards you hate just to get PxP is horrible. I stopped playing last week. Last year I quit after their answer to Madden was Dollar Store Griffey. If the current content model comes back next year I’m out.
-
There are a lot more unhappy than there are satisfied The Show players trust me. This site does not reflect the feelings of the dissatisfied player very well. Say too much in here and its " off with your head" . Watch out for the guys who come in your posts when your trying to make a valid point and criticise your punctuation. Baiting you into an argument and totally trying to disallow any negative feedback pertaining to our host. We in dey crib. Find yourself swinging fom the cyber gallows before you realize you stepped on a crack
-
They dont have an answer , I think its a glitch with the cool down deal . Now why implement something like that when you got 5000 issues already you cant fix?
-
A admin locked this topic on
