My opinion of the game and my offline franchise
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@dogfishjones0_PSN
A friend in Strat is a friend of mine!I 100% agree.
This version of Baseball we have with the show is pure art to my eyes.
I see Keith Hernandez play vs Detek Jeter.
I love it and thete is Strat randomness in the RNG of Classic Pitching and auto fielding.
Hitting on Legend is hard enough.
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It’s cool you’re enjoying it. To be fair I’m enjoying my time with it as well.
The problem I have is the lack of updates.
First of all the graphics. I know this isn’t important, but they have not updated the graphics in at least 16 years. How are we still experiencing PS3 graphics in a ps5? Yes it may be smoother, but this game should be far better graphically.
The lack of innovation in franchise mode. We haven’t seen real updates to this version in 15 years. So much of what’s in the mode is still broken or undercooked. How are things not more immersive from an owner perspective? Setting prices, upgrading facilities, ability to build new stadiums, new teams etc. just so much left out
Finally the most annoying thing for me is the announcers. They’re SO repetitive to begin with. I understand that theres only so much they can do to add variety, but man they say the same things every game. Also, they’re just flat out wrong all the time. For example, I’m at a point in My franchise where they’re talking about league leaders, and I have two guys on my team where they’re constantly talking about how they’re among the leaders in Home runs and best power hitters in the league. Both of them I have less than 10 HRs with… there’s multiple guys with 20+ HRs at this point. That’s just an example.. there’s plenty other they get wrong. Honestly I just miss the Matt Vasgersian days
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There were significant changes to franchise this year. Whether for the better or worse is up for debate.
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Haven't played since 23, picked up 26 this year. Enjoying it so far after doing all the little changes to set up and sliders. Haven't simulated any games and like a fool played 70+ games with Braves in franchise mode
So far haven't experienced any glitch moments. As far as entertaining idea of giving it more depth I mean how far can any developer go with video games before it gets ridic. As far as SDS updating the game well yeah that's a whole another topic for discussion -
There were significant changes to franchise this year. Whether for the better or worse is up for debate.
This.
- Trading: The institution of the 'untouchable' players. No more instant trades. No more trade acceptance meter.
- Free Agents: Free agency is now like draft signing. Free agents are sorted by ranking. Free agent 'locked' demands.
- Contract Extensions: Players must be arbitration eligible to extend contracts.
- 40 Man Rosters: You must keep a full 40 man roster. The CPU will automatically fill the 40 man if you do not.
These are just a few that come to mind. There are many more.
Just like @alstl04_psn said ... better or worse is a matter of opinion.
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I’ve found a lot of enjoyment in creating a team a building up a franchise this year, this is the first year franchise has more play time then rtts for me..so much so that I built a browser app to streamline all of my franchise tracking…no more spreadsheets for this guy
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I'm 70 and started playing in 2014. I play on legend and do pretty well with the sf Giants. When I started playing I couldn't hit a cow in the [censored] with a bass fiddle! With a lot of practice and watching multiple YouTube videos I've become formidable.
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I have something coming your way that you guys might like. It's an operating system guide offering my ideas, suggestions, tips, and to-dos on running a franchise team offline as well as running a Diamond Dynasty squad as though it were a franchise offline. Would you guys pay at least 5 bucks to see a PDF of that work?
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@StinkyMcPooter_XBL you consider those major changes? Those are things that should have been implemented years ago
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@StinkyMcPooter_XBL you consider those major changes? Those are things that should have been implemented years ago
I consider them major changes because they hinder my enjoyment of the game.
What would you consider a major change? And not something to do with gameplay. Franchise specific changes.
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@StinkyMcPooter_XBL actual control of the franchise.
Controlling things like prices, ability to relocate, build new stadiums. Really what I want is more realistic training that’s not broken, better ai management logic, far better and more immersive scouting (at least they tried this year, still sucks though)
But you know what.. you do have a point. Franchise mode itself isn’t terrible I just want more. My real issues come down to the game in general. The graphics, the gameplay, the announcing. It’s all so outdated
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@StinkyMcPooter_XBL actual control of the franchise.
Controlling things like prices, ability to relocate, build new stadiums. Really what I want is more realistic training that’s not broken, better ai management logic, far better and more immersive scouting (at least they tried this year, still sucks though)
But you know what.. you do have a point. Franchise mode itself isn’t terrible I just want more. My real issues come down to the game in general. The graphics, the gameplay, the announcing. It’s all so outdated
If you want to relocate, do so before you start the game or you can rebrand in the offseason right after the World Series.
If you want a new stadium ... build one. Go to the stadium creator and make one and then go to league menu and click on 'stadiums'. Then choose your new stadium (or an old one). You can literally play in any stadium that is in the system.
Scouting is useless. All the draft picks are junk. There are literally less than a dozen players that are worth drafting. A completely revamped draft system is needed.
AI management is completely broken. You totally have a point, there.
I think a lot of the things you're suggesting are available in games like Madden and NHL. To do much of that would require a complete tear down and rebuild of the franchise mode. I don't think SDS has the time/money/staff/desire to do any of that.
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Anyone see my last post?
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@StinkyMcPooter_XBL actual control of the franchise.
Controlling things like prices, ability to relocate, build new stadiums. Really what I want is more realistic training that’s not broken, better ai management logic, far better and more immersive scouting (at least they tried this year, still sucks though)
But you know what.. you do have a point. Franchise mode itself isn’t terrible I just want more. My real issues come down to the game in general. The graphics, the gameplay, the announcing. It’s all so outdated
If you want to relocate, do so before you start the game or you can rebrand in the offseason right after the World Series.
If you want a new stadium ... build one. Go to the stadium creator and make one and then go to league menu and click on 'stadiums'. Then choose your new stadium (or an old one). You can literally play in any stadium that is in the system.
Scouting is useless. All the draft picks are junk. There are literally less than a dozen players that are worth drafting. A completely revamped draft system is needed.
AI management is completely broken. You totally have a point, there.
I think a lot of the things you're suggesting are available in games like Madden and NHL. To do much of that would require a complete tear down and rebuild of the franchise mode. I don't think SDS has the time/money/staff/desire to do any of that.
Maybe Custom draft classes? Just like 2K and madden.
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Late inning rubber banding is my biggest issue with MLBTS26.
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I lobbied for getting rid of March to October to spend resources on franchise but I had no idea those developers would do this to franchise. Should have left them and their gimmicks in March to October.
TBH, I have no problem with adding new 'features'. Change whatever you want to make the game 'better'.
BUT ... give us the ability to turn all that garbage off. You don't like the new trading system? Turn it off. You don't want free agency to just be 'sign draft picks part 2'? Turn it off. You can't sign non-mlb/40 man/arbitration eligible prospects to a long-term deal? Now you can!!
That's my issue. Having new stuff (that is junk) forced upon us.
