Honest question for the Offline only gamers
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@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
I do enjoy it. They are goals to accomplish while playing a baseball video game.
Do I need the diamond players to compete against the CPU? Not at all but that does not lessen the fun of trying to get them.
I also realize that since I don't invest or flip cards that I won't complete collections, or be able to afford the really expensive cards and that is fine. My goal is simply to have a good team full of players I like to use while building the best Squad of Cardinals that I can.
I also don't play nearly as much as many online players. When I start to get burnt out or I have all of the players that I want I simply stop playing. I have not played for the last several months in the hope that when the new version comes out I will be refreshed a little and can be excited about playing again.
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Another aspect I like is I don’t have to use cards that are meta online. I can pitch with a guy like Greg Maddux and not get destroyed because players like him are unusable online.
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@dolenz_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
I do enjoy it. They are goals to accomplish while playing a baseball video game.
Do I need the diamond players to compete against the CPU? Not at all but that does not lessen the fun of trying to get them.
I also realize that since I don't invest or flip cards that I won't complete collections, or be able to afford the really expensive cards and that is fine. My goal is simply to have a good team full of players I like to use while building the best Squad of Cardinals that I can.
I also don't play nearly as much as many online players. When I start to get burnt out or I have all of the players that I want I simply stop playing. I have not played for the last several months in the hope that when the new version comes out I will be refreshed a little and can be excited about playing again.
I maxed out the xp path a little over a month ago and I’m enjoying the break to play other games.
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@kovz88_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
You don't have cool things like Showdown.
You are the first person ever to use the word "cool" to describe Showdown.
That said, I like Showdown.
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@arvcpa_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@kovz88_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
You don't have cool things like Showdown.
You are the first person ever to use the word "cool" to describe Showdown.
That said, I like Showdown.
Anyone that has been on the forum for much of the year knows that I was very much against doing them, however, as time went on, I came to not hate them but tolerate them when I learned how to draft better and understand which perks would be useful which I appreciate others that gave me advice. I never did beat the last one as I couldn’t get past Nolan Ryan.
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@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Anyone that has been on the forum for much of the year knows that I was very much against doing them
I vaguely remember you being anti-Showdown. Or more accurately, VEHEMENTLY against Showdown
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@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
Why in the world would you include those last two words. You could have left those off and gotten your point across. But instead you finish with two words that basically insult the offline players.
Here is something else to ponder. Those of us who play offline are probably much more content and appreciative of the game. We complain less. We don't care if someone uses directional hitting, we don't have to deal with freeze offs or abusive players. We don't have to play a large majority of our games at Shippet. We don't complain about comeback logic, predetermined outcomes, high sinkers from outlier pitchers.
We all pay the same price for the game so there is no right or wrong way to play and enjoy DD.
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@dolenz_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
Why in the world would you include those last two words. You could have left those off and gotten your point across. But instead you finish with two words that basically insult the offline players.
Here is something else to ponder. Those of us who play offline are probably much more content and appreciative of the game. We complain less. We don't care if someone uses directional hitting, we don't have to deal with freeze offs or abusive players. We don't have to play a large majority of our games at Shippet. We don't complain about comeback logic, predetermined outcomes, high sinkers from outlier pitchers.
We all pay the same price for the game so there is no right or wrong way to play and enjoy DD.
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
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@arvcpa_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@raylewissb47_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Anyone that has been on the forum for much of the year knows that I was very much against doing them
I vaguely remember you being anti-Showdown. Or more accurately, VEHEMENTLY against Showdown
Oh I was. I will never deny it. I’m still not a fan of it being required to finish a program but I will give it a try if it’s just for xp for that inning if I want to change it up.
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@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
Yes I enjoy playing Offline, I do enjoy online when the game first releases. Once everyone has God squads it is not fun for me.
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@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
The thing about offline is if your willing to put in a bit of effort you could do it in franchise and make it even more enjoyable. You get the cards from Day 1 and have no reason to wait 6-7 months before you can use whoever you want. You have an actual season to play with stats, awards, trades, contracts. There is a post season with a World Series where you would play against other teams with legends and not the live series whoever’s for the 50th time.
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
If you've done it year after year then you're right, strictly offline isn't necessarily fun. You have to remember that every year there are new players and everything is brand new. Offline is a great introductory course to the game. In addition, it's not just about waiting to get the ultimate cards. Yes, having every card is fun but I really enjoyed trying out all the low- mid cards along the way. I had a blast trying to steal 50 bases with Luis Aparicio and getting Dante Bichettes average over. 500. I loved completing the Field of Dreams program using only players from the FOD packs and white Sox and Yankees.
Team Affinity alone is a ton of fun, building teams using only a certain division and adding players you win on the reward path as you go.
Conquest may seem boring when you've been at it for years but again, there are a ton of first year players who are finally learning how to strategize their way through.
In short, I think being a strictly offline player is great if you are new to the game but it would become a little tedious year after year. Still, I prefer to play a game against the computer or a friend, rather than a stranger who even when winning 14-0, throws absolutely nothing near the plate. And yes, it's my fault for swinging....which is why until I'm good enough to compete, I'll spend more of my time offline.
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@ericulous1_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
The thing about offline is if your willing to put in a bit of effort you could do it in franchise and make it even more enjoyable. You get the cards from Day 1 and have no reason to wait 6-7 months before you can use whoever you want. You have an actual season to play with stats, awards, trades, contracts. There is a post season with a World Series where you would play against other teams with legends and not the live series whoever’s for the 50th time.
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
If you've done it year after year then you're right, strictly offline isn't necessarily fun. You have to remember that every year there are new players and everything is brand new. Offline is a great introductory course to the game. In addition, it's not just about waiting to get the ultimate cards. Yes, having every card is fun but I really enjoyed trying out all the low- mid cards along the way. I had a blast trying to steal 50 bases with Luis Aparicio and getting Dante Bichettes average over. 500. I loved completing the Field of Dreams program using only players from the FOD packs and white Sox and Yankees.
Team Affinity alone is a ton of fun, building teams using only a certain division and adding players you win on the reward path as you go.
Conquest may seem boring when you've been at it for years but again, there are a ton of first year players who are finally learning how to strategize their way through.
In short, I think being a strictly offline player is great if you are new to the game but it would become a little tedious year after year. Still, I prefer to play a game against the computer or a friend, rather than a stranger who even when winning 14-0, throws absolutely nothing near the plate. And yes, it's my fault for swinging....which is why until I'm good enough to compete, I'll spend more of my time offline.
Yup, I the the online only person doesn't understand the concept that those of us who play offline are not just looking for the best possible line up to crush the CPU with. It's entirely because online strategy is just get best possible team to win as much online as you can.
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@ericulous1_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
The thing about offline is if your willing to put in a bit of effort you could do it in franchise and make it even more enjoyable. You get the cards from Day 1 and have no reason to wait 6-7 months before you can use whoever you want. You have an actual season to play with stats, awards, trades, contracts. There is a post season with a World Series where you would play against other teams with legends and not the live series whoever’s for the 50th time.
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
If you've done it year after year then you're right, strictly offline isn't necessarily fun. You have to remember that every year there are new players and everything is brand new. Offline is a great introductory course to the game. In addition, it's not just about waiting to get the ultimate cards. Yes, having every card is fun but I really enjoyed trying out all the low- mid cards along the way. I had a blast trying to steal 50 bases with Luis Aparicio and getting Dante Bichettes average over. 500. I loved completing the Field of Dreams program using only players from the FOD packs and white Sox and Yankees.
Team Affinity alone is a ton of fun, building teams using only a certain division and adding players you win on the reward path as you go.
Conquest may seem boring when you've been at it for years but again, there are a ton of first year players who are finally learning how to strategize their way through.
In short, I think being a strictly offline player is great if you are new to the game but it would become a little tedious year after year. Still, I prefer to play a game against the computer or a friend, rather than a stranger who even when winning 14-0, throws absolutely nothing near the plate. And yes, it's my fault for swinging....which is why until I'm good enough to compete, I'll spend more of my time offline.
You brought up a good point. Team affinity might be one of the best things for offline players. The ability to use less than god squad cards that you wouldn’t use for any other reason is fun. It forces you to mix up your lineup and pitching staff.
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Wow I’ve never even thought about H2H mode. That’s a great idea.
I know this is not appropriate for the DD forum, but has anyone ever had luck with friendly leagues? I’ve done them before in madden and they were fun with active people.
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@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Wow I’ve never even thought about H2H mode. That’s a great idea.
I know this is not appropriate for the DD forum, but has anyone ever had luck with friendly leagues? I’ve done them before in madden and they were fun with active people.
Leagues are great. The problem is getting everyone to commit to playing when you are supposed to because everyone is playing missions or something trying to get better players.
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The Paralleling cards breathed new life into offline DD.
I've said it before, so again I grew up in the pre-online days, up until 1999 or so when NFL 2K debuted it, so I don't need to prove anything online. if SDS supplies the content like they always do, there will always be something to do offline.
I want DD Seasons, which would be great. Mix up the difficulty between All-Star and HOF, or Rookie for those that may complain 🤪. I'm taking a break until '22. I'm doing NHL and NBA 2k career modes plus some GT7 for now. Maybe a little BP in the Tech Test to stay sharp. -
@nflman2033_mlbts said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@ericulous1_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@charterbus_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
The thing about offline is if your willing to put in a bit of effort you could do it in franchise and make it even more enjoyable. You get the cards from Day 1 and have no reason to wait 6-7 months before you can use whoever you want. You have an actual season to play with stats, awards, trades, contracts. There is a post season with a World Series where you would play against other teams with legends and not the live series whoever’s for the 50th time.
I just don’t get offline DD. Wait months for cards to play teams that never change with no real end game other than cards they could literally already be using or playing against. Borderline psycho.
If you've done it year after year then you're right, strictly offline isn't necessarily fun. You have to remember that every year there are new players and everything is brand new. Offline is a great introductory course to the game. In addition, it's not just about waiting to get the ultimate cards. Yes, having every card is fun but I really enjoyed trying out all the low- mid cards along the way. I had a blast trying to steal 50 bases with Luis Aparicio and getting Dante Bichettes average over. 500. I loved completing the Field of Dreams program using only players from the FOD packs and white Sox and Yankees.
Team Affinity alone is a ton of fun, building teams using only a certain division and adding players you win on the reward path as you go.
Conquest may seem boring when you've been at it for years but again, there are a ton of first year players who are finally learning how to strategize their way through.
In short, I think being a strictly offline player is great if you are new to the game but it would become a little tedious year after year. Still, I prefer to play a game against the computer or a friend, rather than a stranger who even when winning 14-0, throws absolutely nothing near the plate. And yes, it's my fault for swinging....which is why until I'm good enough to compete, I'll spend more of my time offline.
Yup, I the the online only person doesn't understand the concept that those of us who play offline are not just looking for the best possible line up to crush the CPU with. It's entirely because online strategy is just get best possible team to win as much online as you can.
Absolutely. I do get trying to build the best possible squad, but there are so many options at every position I find it a lot of fun to experiment with lineups.
I have a buddy and whenever we play h2h, one of us chooses a theme. He has to be NL active players, me legend from the AL. Or he's all 90s I'm all 80s. Something like that.
I think it would be fun to do a league and have anyone who is still playing 21 participate until we all have decent enough teams for 22.
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@texas10pt_psn said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
Wow I’ve never even thought about H2H mode. That’s a great idea.
I know this is not appropriate for the DD forum, but has anyone ever had luck with friendly leagues? I’ve done them before in madden and they were fun with active people.
Leagues are great. The problem is getting everyone to commit to playing when you are supposed to because everyone is playing missions or something trying to get better players.
I vaguely remember you trying to organize one. If you do again, count me in.
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@md-x-frosty_xbl said in Honest question for the Offline only gamers:
As the title reads…do you guys have fun sticking to offline?
It was my first year for the show and I’ve honestly enjoyed it. Server problems and all.
I’ve finally had enough of Ranked Seasons. And no, this is not me blaming SDS. I’m blaming myself. I’m so widely inconsistent that it has taken the fun out of the game. In my opinion, the whole point of DD is to build your team with players to like to play other’s teams online. I do enjoy particular events. But that gets me back to my problem. The point of DD, for me, is playing with A team with the players I work for.
So, restating my question…do you offline players still have fun grinding out for players to play offline? And is there anyone like me who had been happy “retiring” from online play?
I enjoy playing offline. I've never liked online competitive play for this game—server issues and network lag is just not fun. I don't need to put any more stress on myself than I already have, lol.
Besides, I've finally figured out how to do well in the market, so I can make stubs without the tedium of online play. And bullying the CPU is quite satisfying.
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I've put in over a thousand hours each of the last three years and have never played an online game of any kind. I see all the constant toxicity being posted about and the constant freeze offs and whatnot and that just doesn't appeal to me. Sure maybe I'll have a good game against someone once in a while but my time is too valuable to have to hope for that.
As someone said earlier, I know exactly what I'm getting with offline and truly enjoy it. Maybe part of it is generational. I'm 45 and so growing up playing RBI Baseball and Bases Loaded on NES on into each future console generation there was obviously no online play until the 2000's. So anyone in there twenties or younger has pretty much had online available for their entire life. Now of course plenty of you could me my age or older and only play online, but for someone like me who is simply a diehard lover of the game of baseball and baseball cards, I will always only play DD offline. It has the perfect amount of new content weekly for me to keep up with amidst the real world.
