I honestly think I am done with DD this year
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@cryptopowell90_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Collections suck this year but glad to see everybody doesn't get the best cards in the game for free. If they would have kept gameplay from last year and replaced Frank with a lefty 1B or literally anybody else that's meta, it would be great. Same for Clemente. Replace him with Griffey maybe
Well, I platoon Frank and Prince. And Clemente is amazing. If you're only standard is 100+ power, then fine. But the guy might be the best fielder in the game, nobody can run on him, and his contact is best in show. He's saved me wins by his fielding/throwing alone. But if you're only meta-hunting, meh...
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@suntlacrimae50_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@cryptopowell90_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Collections suck this year but glad to see everybody doesn't get the best cards in the game for free. If they would have kept gameplay from last year and replaced Frank with a lefty 1B or literally anybody else that's meta, it would be great. Same for Clemente. Replace him with Griffey maybe
Well, I platoon Frank and Prince. And Clemente is amazing. If you're only standard is 100+ power, then fine. But the guy might be the best fielder in the game, nobody can run on him, and his contact is best in show. He's saved me wins by his fielding/throwing alone. But if you're only meta-hunting, meh...
I mean I play to be as competitive as possible. Clemente's swing is reminiscent of Soriano's from last year in how hard it is to turn on inside pitches. If he had 85+ speed then the card would be fine. The biggest dagger is how great of a reward Chipper was last year. Switch hitting 3rd basemen with 100+ power and contact against both.
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@cryptopowell90_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Collections suck this year but glad to see everybody doesn't get the best cards in the game for free. If they would have kept gameplay from last year and replaced Frank with a lefty 1B or literally anybody else that's meta, it would be great. Same for Clemente. Replace him with Griffey maybe
They rotate the 99s legends each year (collections, programs, online rewards, bosses).
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Lol what we crying about today we all know you ain’t going anywhere this game is your life
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@yankblan_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@cryptopowell90_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Collections suck this year but glad to see everybody doesn't get the best cards in the game for free. If they would have kept gameplay from last year and replaced Frank with a lefty 1B or literally anybody else that's meta, it would be great. Same for Clemente. Replace him with Griffey maybe
They rotate the 99s legends each year (collections, programs, online rewards, bosses).
Yeah, that isn't a bad idea. I just wish programs/bosses were always inferior to online rewards/collections as programs/bosses can be done by anyone. For programs, maybe even make some objectives online only like 2K does with MyTeam programs.
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I've seen a couple of people use the term "meh" to describe this year, and I have to agree. The last 3 versions, I played / grinded pretty endlessly. It always felt like there was something to do or accomplish, whether it was a program, conquest or even just working the market to get stubs.
The game this year has absolutely been massaged for one thing and one thing only: To make you buy stubs. Flipping is awful compared to last year. The cards dropping aren't nearly as desirable as at this time last year. The amount of packs / stubs being given out for completing goals is WAY down. I can't prove this next assertion, but it definitely feels like packs aren't nearly as fair. Really the one thing I can compliment about this year is that there aren't any overpowered cards that EVERYONE has in their lineup, so the PACING of content is better than most years, in my opinion.
Really the game feels like a grind this year, and as many others have said, it doesn't feel nearly as rewarding. Hell, I remember doing one division of exchanges in TA last year, and being bombarded with packs and stubs. This year? It's like a trickle.
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TA removed some packs for sure but I have 12 ballin packs sitting ready to open and will easily get 6 more today grinding the program plus 15-20 show packs.
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Pacing of content is fabulous. That and saving event lineups are the best thing they've done so far. Just need to tighten up the hitting engine. Less hits on bad contact, more hits on good contact. Less diving plays also and some more packs.
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@saberq269_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Not a rant post really just came to realization that this years DD is lacking a lot for me to continue playing.
I will be playing Franchise and Road to the Show from now on but DD is done for 22.
Content has been lacking in my view.
Team Affinity is gone,New featured program is weak and POTM is a joke.Not to mention the grind needed to get Rizzo.Just not fun.
PXP is the single worst addition this year for program progress I think.
Forcing me to use players I don't like to progress very very slowly towards the program is not ideal.
Hitting is bad both online and offline and diving plays are OP.Mini Seasons is a good idea but too shallow and kinda broken for some folks.
Collections are underwhelming really.I only like Gibson,Utley and Jansen.
I will continue playing the game but DD is an L this year from me.
Agreed. In general they made:
1) the grinds longer
2) rewards worse
3) rewards path decreased to 1 program
4) online play frustrating RNGNo matter where you turn for fun, there’s a bug, crappy reward, or a not-fun grind waiting for you.
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@bjd10048842_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@saberq269_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Not a rant post really just came to realization that this years DD is lacking a lot for me to continue playing.
I will be playing Franchise and Road to the Show from now on but DD is done for 22.
Content has been lacking in my view.
Team Affinity is gone,New featured program is weak and POTM is a joke.Not to mention the grind needed to get Rizzo.Just not fun.
PXP is the single worst addition this year for program progress I think.
Forcing me to use players I don't like to progress very very slowly towards the program is not ideal.
Hitting is bad both online and offline and diving plays are OP.Mini Seasons is a good idea but too shallow and kinda broken for some folks.
Collections are underwhelming really.I only like Gibson,Utley and Jansen.
I will continue playing the game but DD is an L this year from me.
Agreed. In general they made:
1) the grinds longer
2) rewards worse
3) rewards path decreased to 1 program
4) online play frustrating RNGNo matter where you turn for fun, there’s a bug, crappy reward, or a not-fun grind waiting for you.
It wasn't done for no reason though.
- Longer grinds = Less patience and more likely to buy stubs
- Lesser rewards = More likely to buy stubs to get the card you want
- Less reward volume = More likely to buy stubs for the market
- More RNG = More frustration from good players, more participation from bad players. More time = More likely to buy stubs
Whenever the question is why, and it relates to a business? The answer is almost always money.
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@saberq269_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Not a rant post really just came to realization that this years DD is lacking a lot for me to continue playing.
I will be playing Franchise and Road to the Show from now on but DD is done for 22.
Content has been lacking in my view.
Team Affinity is gone,New featured program is weak and POTM is a joke.Not to mention the grind needed to get Rizzo.Just not fun.
PXP is the single worst addition this year for program progress I think.
Forcing me to use players I don't like to progress very very slowly towards the program is not ideal.
Hitting is bad both online and offline and diving plays are OP.Mini Seasons is a good idea but too shallow and kinda broken for some folks.
Collections are underwhelming really.I only like Gibson,Utley and Jansen.
I will continue playing the game but DD is an L this year from me.
Get into out of the park baseball!!! If u like franchise mode, ull love this game!
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@peuswahboy_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
I've seen a couple of people use the term "meh" to describe this year, and I have to agree. The last 3 versions, I played / grinded pretty endlessly. It always felt like there was something to do or accomplish, whether it was a program, conquest or even just working the market to get stubs.
The game this year has absolutely been massaged for one thing and one thing only: To make you buy stubs. Flipping is awful compared to last year. The cards dropping aren't nearly as desirable as at this time last year. The amount of packs / stubs being given out for completing goals is WAY down. I can't prove this next assertion, but it definitely feels like packs aren't nearly as fair. Really the one thing I can compliment about this year is that there aren't any overpowered cards that EVERYONE has in their lineup, so the PACING of content is better than most years, in my opinion.
Really the game feels like a grind this year, and as many others have said, it doesn't feel nearly as rewarding. Hell, I remember doing one division of exchanges in TA last year, and being bombarded with packs and stubs. This year? It's like a trickle.
Well, regarding packs being nerfed...
As NMS, I usually buy a 50 pack when I have about 90K. So far this year I've pulled Trout, DeGrom three times, Soto multiple times, J-Ram multiple times, Acuna three times...many others.
I rationalize it by saying that my luck is offset by many others getting absolutely shafted....
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@suntlacrimae50_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@peuswahboy_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
I've seen a couple of people use the term "meh" to describe this year, and I have to agree. The last 3 versions, I played / grinded pretty endlessly. It always felt like there was something to do or accomplish, whether it was a program, conquest or even just working the market to get stubs.
The game this year has absolutely been massaged for one thing and one thing only: To make you buy stubs. Flipping is awful compared to last year. The cards dropping aren't nearly as desirable as at this time last year. The amount of packs / stubs being given out for completing goals is WAY down. I can't prove this next assertion, but it definitely feels like packs aren't nearly as fair. Really the one thing I can compliment about this year is that there aren't any overpowered cards that EVERYONE has in their lineup, so the PACING of content is better than most years, in my opinion.
Really the game feels like a grind this year, and as many others have said, it doesn't feel nearly as rewarding. Hell, I remember doing one division of exchanges in TA last year, and being bombarded with packs and stubs. This year? It's like a trickle.
Well, regarding packs being nerfed...
As NMS, I usually buy a 50 pack when I have about 90K. So far this year I've pulled Trout, DeGrom three times, Soto multiple times, J-Ram multiple times, Acuna three times...many others.
I rationalize it by saying that my luck is offset by many others getting absolutely shafted....
lol Oh hi it's me...absolutely shafted.
I only need 7 cards to complete the live collection: deGrom, Scherzer, Tatis, Acuna, Trout, Ohtani, and Vlad Jr.. Easy peasy -
@peuswahboy_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@suntlacrimae50_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
@peuswahboy_psn said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
I've seen a couple of people use the term "meh" to describe this year, and I have to agree. The last 3 versions, I played / grinded pretty endlessly. It always felt like there was something to do or accomplish, whether it was a program, conquest or even just working the market to get stubs.
The game this year has absolutely been massaged for one thing and one thing only: To make you buy stubs. Flipping is awful compared to last year. The cards dropping aren't nearly as desirable as at this time last year. The amount of packs / stubs being given out for completing goals is WAY down. I can't prove this next assertion, but it definitely feels like packs aren't nearly as fair. Really the one thing I can compliment about this year is that there aren't any overpowered cards that EVERYONE has in their lineup, so the PACING of content is better than most years, in my opinion.
Really the game feels like a grind this year, and as many others have said, it doesn't feel nearly as rewarding. Hell, I remember doing one division of exchanges in TA last year, and being bombarded with packs and stubs. This year? It's like a trickle.
Well, regarding packs being nerfed...
As NMS, I usually buy a 50 pack when I have about 90K. So far this year I've pulled Trout, DeGrom three times, Soto multiple times, J-Ram multiple times, Acuna three times...many others.
I rationalize it by saying that my luck is offset by many others getting absolutely shafted....
lol Oh hi it's me...absolutely shafted.
I only need 7 cards to complete the live collection: deGrom, Scherzer, Tatis, Acuna, Trout, Ohtani, and Vlad Jr.. Easy peasyWe balance the universe.
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@saberq269_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Not a rant post really just came to realization that this years DD is lacking a lot for me to continue playing.
I will be playing Franchise and Road to the Show from now on but DD is done for 22.
Content has been lacking in my view.
Team Affinity is gone,New featured program is weak and POTM is a joke.Not to mention the grind needed to get Rizzo.Just not fun.
PXP is the single worst addition this year for program progress I think.
Forcing me to use players I don't like to progress very very slowly towards the program is not ideal.
Hitting is bad both online and offline and diving plays are OP.Mini Seasons is a good idea but too shallow and kinda broken for some folks.
Collections are underwhelming really.I only like Gibson,Utley and Jansen.
I will continue playing the game but DD is an L this year from me.
Totally agree and agree with other good points by other posters here.
This is the first year I feel like DD is more like EA or 2K. Now it's not that bad, but I get that vibe it's going that direction.
I can only speculate but after the enormous success that was MLBTS 21, did the suits finally get involved and try to max the monetization of this mode? I can't blame them, it's a business and all about making money but always felt like THIS GAME and THIS MODE was more geared toward the fan vs EA/2K where its all about making money.
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In this topic: last year they let you print your own stubs. And gave me 99’s 3 weeks into the season. It was too easy.
This year it’s too hard to get 99’s and it takes to long to do things. And there aren’t enough stubs or packs.
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@saberq269_mlbts said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Not a rant post really just came to realization that this years DD is lacking a lot for me to continue playing.
I will be playing Franchise and Road to the Show from now on but DD is done for 22.
Content has been lacking in my view.
Team Affinity is gone,New featured program is weak and POTM is a joke.Not to mention the grind needed to get Rizzo.Just not fun.
PXP is the single worst addition this year for program progress I think.
Forcing me to use players I don't like to progress very very slowly towards the program is not ideal.
Hitting is bad both online and offline and diving plays are OP.Mini Seasons is a good idea but too shallow and kinda broken for some folks.
Collections are underwhelming really.I only like Gibson,Utley and Jansen.
I will continue playing the game but DD is an L this year from me.
I just switched to strike zone 3 to keep myself interested haha.
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Everyone is acting like player missions in programs didn't exist last year, but they did...Can someone explain to me why you think getting pxp is so much worse than *5 extra base hits", etc, like it was last year?? To me they've made it so much better. It's way easier to keep track of, you don't have to remember who needs to do what, and you get progress no matter what. As opposed to last year where if you didn't do the specific thing you got no progress at all. That was much more of a grind and waste of time.
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@jkooch66_xbl said in I honestly think I am done with DD this year:
Everyone is acting like player missions in programs didn't exist last year, but they did...Can someone explain to me why you think getting pxp is so much worse than *5 extra base hits", etc, like it was last year?? To me they've made it so much better. It's way easier to keep track of, you don't have to remember who needs to do what, and you get progress no matter what. As opposed to last year where if you didn't do the specific thing you got no progress at all. That was much more of a grind and waste of time.
I am a little bored, but I don’t blame SDS. People are just upset they didn’t get Buxton or some other perfect player as POTM.
The grind is pretty easy IMO.
