Finally made WS...it ain’t over til it’s over
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It only took me just over a year from the day I downloaded ‘20, but I finally broke through playing Friday night into the wee hours of Saturday morning(~3:15 AM EST). Here’s a little background on me and my MLBTS history:
As I’ve stated before this is my first year ever playing DD, but I’ve played the Show since they started making it. My only online experience before this was a few years back when they had online franchise I bought a 3 month PS subscription and joined a few online franchise leagues that all seemed to fizzle out within weeks without ever getting enough guys to play it through. It was fun, but very frustrating that guys would quit so it kind of pushed me back into my offline hole where I used to just play franchise vs CPU.
I started playing DD from the start this year after a friend’s suggestion and I got hooked immediately. I have played more hours of this game(the only video game I play anymore) than I care to admit and played on 3 different accounts through the year. First account I put money into to get Mantle. Then I decided I wanted to try it without money and started a second. Then when they dropped that free 5th inning boss pack around Christmas I challenged myself to work the market using that free pack to build a squad and within a few days of flipping 5th inning bosses I had millions of stubs and Mantle. That was this account and I played it the rest of the year.
Between all those accounts I’ve probably prestiged close to 140+ players. I went Flawless 3 times in BR and a 4th one I lost the game 12 in extras. Yet I hadn’t gotten past the 850’s in Ranked and often just got frustrated and gave up after a losing streak, often waiting til too late in the season to make a push.
I’ve been playing all year on the original PS4 with a TV that is probably ~10 years old. 10 days ago I bought a new 55” LG CX series TV. Using this on game mode has made a huge difference already. I know it’s late in the year and competition isn’t the same, but my Ranked record since getting the TV is 13-3. 1 Loss was a disconnect loss in the 2nd inning right when I hit a HR to go up 3-1. One was an extra inning 1 run loss to a 940 Ranked player(where I swear he got lucky) and the other game was a game where I just couldn’t touch Hershiser and lost 2-0. I out-hit my opponent in every game since I got the TV except for one where we both had 11 hits. I am still nowhere near an elite .400+ hitter, but this has given me a ton of confidence going into ‘21 knowing I have experience and better tools to compete with(also just got my PS5).
I doubt too many people are going to read that whole thing, but for anyone who struggled to get to WS realize there is hope. Also, if you’re on the fence about upgrading to a new TV or monitor, it 100% could be the difference between WS or not. Can’t wait til Friday!!!
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@bob_sacamano_361 said in Finally made WS...it ain’t over til it’s over:
I doubt too many people are going to read that whole thing
I did. Congratulations! Nice accomplishment.
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Possible stupid question:
Is there another Ranked Seasons on ‘20 after tomorrow? I’d like to play some more with the squad the few days before ‘21 and maybe see if I can go for WS again.
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There you go! Congrats man! All that selling hats at battery park paid off! But for real congrats
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@bob_sacamano_361 said in Finally made WS...it ain’t over til it’s over:
Possible stupid question:
Is there another Ranked Seasons on ‘20 after tomorrow? I’d like to play some more with the squad the few days before ‘21 and maybe see if I can go for WS again.
There should be yea, 19 still has a ranked season
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