<![CDATA[Same old stuff]]>Whilst there are some fun cards today, the entire collection format is literally identical to every other collection in recent memory, whilst they even copied the same card art as last year.

It's clear they've moved to the 2K model of zero effort with content and conditioning the community to just blindly grind their lives away so they can tout how high their "engagement" is.

It ruined 2K and it's slowly running this game.

Now, let's grind all weekend for cards you won't use beyond the next two weeks.....

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@TheGoaler_PSN said:

Maybe the free (through PSN) Soccer game?

There's always Rocket League for that LOL. I help run one of the amateur draft style leagues.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765215https://forums.theshow.com/post/765215Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:10:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:02 GMT]]>@Teak2112_MLBTS at least you agree with some things I say lol. But yes. I am literally forced to play an extreme amount of mini seasons this year, and conguest, to finish collections. They used to put way more cards into the programs. Now its play every single mode, spend stubs on 15 other cards, to finish the collections. Now on top of mini seasons I have to play a 14 game conquest and I think another conquest if I want this collection..

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765197https://forums.theshow.com/post/765197Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:23 GMT]]>While I strongly disagree with what Ditka says from time to time, I can't understand SDS decision to have so many no sell cards behind offline modes. This year has really doubled down with trying to get everyone to play all modes, and its impacting online players heavily.

Ive played for the first time in over a month the last couple days, and I personally like the big conquest map which has decent rewards throughout. But for a lot of people its just not fun. Same goes for mini season, and if you want collections mini season is unskippable.

And while I am occasionally in the mood to play online, it goes in spurts and in just weird human nature the more I feel forced to do something, the less likely I am to do it (especially while having fun). It makes things feel like a chore, and not fun.

I think 99% of cards should be obtained by playing the modes you want to enjoy. I know some competitive people feel the need to be rewarded with exclusive cards, but all this does is cause unhappiness in the community in the long run as you can see coming to a head this year. Just embrace play your way.

People say complaints happen no matter what, and this is absolutely true, but the frustration is clearly deeper this year.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765188https://forums.theshow.com/post/765188Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:27:31 GMT]]>Not defending SDS at all but I'm not sure what they can do aside from cone up with a new mode, which they did with Diamond Quest. How many years of conquest maps and how many new names of collections can they come up with? At the end of the day it's baseball and the names, outside of rookies, aren't going to change year to year so I think its naturally going to feel stale.

This week's content drop was pretty decent as far as stuff to do but I agree with mixing up the players better than they are. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, I think going back to the old TA model that made you unlock players starting at the common and grinding stats to earn the next level up. Also make some maps that requires some creativity in line ups with rewards for using certain cards. For example a NL east map that requires using only NL East cards.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765187https://forums.theshow.com/post/765187Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:27:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:16:30 GMT]]>

@whitejw98_MLBTS said:

when is the shark map coming out? Ooh, I wonder who the next big collection reward is!

I get what you're trying to say, but those are annual things and have been for some time.

IMHO, what the community is more or less upset over is the fact that every "content" drop in between the big ones is the same, that's all. I look forward to the big ones like the Shark Map, or the L&F collection etc, as do many people.

I think the larger problem is that right now, the already-thin dev team is being instructed to prioritize the mobile game. Personally, I would have worried about getting your main bread winner fixed up before trying to diversify into other sects of gaming. But I'm just a lowly peon, what do I know

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765186https://forums.theshow.com/post/765186Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:16:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:05:45 GMT]]>The Community: The content is so repetitive! We're sick of the same exact thing every year!

Also the Community: Hey, when is the shark map coming out? Ooh, I wonder who the next big collection reward is!

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765183https://forums.theshow.com/post/765183Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:05:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:46:54 GMT]]>If your whole thing is that you want a long online grind - the Event is exactly that. And they added wheel spins so there's something to get. Im not sure what you want the reward to be - its not gonna be chase packs every time.

I agree that the new content could be different or innovative and it hardly ever is....but there is an online grind.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765162https://forums.theshow.com/post/765162Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:46:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:25 GMT]]>@TheGoaler_PSN Thanks for the reply.

I'll look into those options.
I played 2K exclusively for many years before switching to The Show, however it's becoming a chore rather than fun, sadly.

I struggle with games that aren't sport, and won't go near any 2K games so the pool is pretty small.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765153https://forums.theshow.com/post/765153Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:24:14 GMT]]>Well, we're not going to get any innovative, groundbreaking new modes or ways to get our baseball fix at this point here, so either stop playing, or explore another sports game. Maybe the free (through PSN) Soccer game? Maybe delve into NHL, although it's June and diving into HUT now may be overwhelming, plus there's a salary cap.
Lower your expectations and you won't be let down.
Personally, i still love the game modes here in DD. If it's become stale, just walk away, like the very sad Dokken song, or come up with some ideas yourself that would appease you and your baseball fix. Go to the batting cages if available! Heck, ball up some pieces of paper, get a broomstick and flail away! Give your sausage fingers something new to do, other than hit X, O, triangle, or L2, etc. 🤪

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765150https://forums.theshow.com/post/765150Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:24:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:03:21 GMT]]>@Ditka06-_MLBTS Honestly man I feel this. I'll keep playing anyway, but totally hear you. we're gonna some how get 4+ more months of content...It's harder than ever to want to play the CPU for whatever reason for me too. meh.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765137https://forums.theshow.com/post/765137Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:03:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:56:44 GMT]]>

@Ditka06-_MLBTS said:

@rubicante23_PSN I have finally reached my breaking point. I dont want to play anymore. I do not want to grind the same offline programs all over again to do collections. And events multi player program is basically finished with 25 days to go. Besides some wheel spins that are going to give me the worst item everytime anyway. No longer worth it. I can care less about getting another 100 show packs that will be absolutely worthless. I Think im done. If you didnt spend money or pull ohtani its a wrap for everyone. Now even all the rare live series cards are worthless, pulling them does nothing for you either. Besides the two bosses.

Meanwhile YouTube keeps recommending me shorts on yfk, troydeeboy, and various streamers all pulling Ohtani, Ted Simmons, and other lucrative pulls on a daily basis. MMG pulling Ohtani two out of three packs. We're here just grateful for a silver in our packs, haha.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765112https://forums.theshow.com/post/765112Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:56:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:33:14 GMT]]>@rubicante23_PSN I have finally reached my breaking point. I dont want to play anymore. I do not want to grind the same offline programs all over again to do collections. And events multi player program is basically finished with 25 days to go. Besides some wheel spins that are going to give me the worst item everytime anyway. No longer worth it. I can care less about getting another 100 show packs that will be absolutely worthless. I Think im done. If you didnt spend money or pull ohtani its a wrap for everyone. Now even all the rare live series cards are worthless, pulling them does nothing for you either. Besides the two bosses.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765108https://forums.theshow.com/post/765108Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:33:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:15:22 GMT]]>@xRatedGProdigyx_PSN "few to no restrictions" is right - there are so many cool Event ideas, and instead its always "play with whoever you want...". Crazy.

I don't think exit velocities are very nerfed - people score like theyre at an old west brothel on this all star difficulty.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765104https://forums.theshow.com/post/765104Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:15:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:07:47 GMT]]>The reasons I've seen people complaining about events

1 - Casuals are upset about the matchmaking
2 - The programs offer very little in value
3 - Exit velos are nerfed
4 - Few to no restrictions so it's just everyone playing their god squads anyways
5 - Can't find an opponent at all

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765102https://forums.theshow.com/post/765102Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:07:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:59:03 GMT]]>Well, they are doing a new Event every week now - no more dead space, thats a huge positive. Not nearly enough people seem to play Events though - its a great grind, I dont know why its not more played

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765096https://forums.theshow.com/post/765096Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:59:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:55:12 GMT]]>I don't understand your point. Ranked and BR were always monthly, now it's ranked and MP program which continue to be monthly.
The only thing that wasn't was events which I agree they have massively F'd up on this year.
But all the content released was single player

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765077https://forums.theshow.com/post/765077Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:55:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:16:04 GMT]]>I’ll tell ya, not only are these “content” drops terrible…getting DUPLICATE cards in every pack is out of control. I’m seeing all kinds of posts of people getting the same cards over and over and over again.

This shouldn’t be a thing

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765068https://forums.theshow.com/post/765068Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:16:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:04:01 GMT]]>@Dolenz_PSN these once a week content drops are awful. They sure aren’t listening to the community.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765063https://forums.theshow.com/post/765063Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:04:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:54:58 GMT]]>I play with the 26 players I enjoy and really the 9 swings i like most.

I play either ranked or vs CPU on GOAT.

IF one of my favorites gets an upgrade i focus on that player. Otherwise.
Move on.

I like the game and only the chase for my guys.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765059https://forums.theshow.com/post/765059Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:54:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:54:36 GMT]]>Fantastic more of the same offline boring garbage. Dq, conquest and mini seasons. Arnt you all burnt out on this junk at this point?.

Where are the online grinds!!! One event? Is all we get? Garbage. I dont want to hear you offline chuds complain anymore. Im not spending 12 hours this weekend playing vs the computer to complete this collection. For the 6th time this year! F.. yall. Same old bs. Zero creativity.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765058https://forums.theshow.com/post/765058Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:54:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:08:11 GMT]]>I assume he is talking about the Stay Tuned for Details entry.

Hope that is good because it is 8 days away with no other content showing before then

Schedule
06.26
The Show LIVE on Twitch & YouTube @ 11 AM PT!

06.26
Stay tuned for details...

06.26
New Mini Seasons

06.26
New Event

06.26
June Spotlight Drop 3

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765042https://forums.theshow.com/post/765042Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:08:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:04:58 GMT]]>@MikeB14085_PSN For 26/6 it says "Stay tuned for details...".

I hope it's something fresh and interesting because this tedious repetition combined with server issues, menu lag and the glitch has left myself, and my others, really disheartened by where this game is going.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765041https://forums.theshow.com/post/765041Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:04:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:53:59 GMT]]>

@Teak2112_MLBTS said:

Take a look at next week's calendar
It looks like SDS may actually be cooking something up.

?

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765039https://forums.theshow.com/post/765039Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:53:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Same old stuff on Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:41:13 GMT]]>Take a look at next week's calendar
It looks like SDS may actually be cooking something up.

]]>https://forums.theshow.com/post/765027https://forums.theshow.com/post/765027Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:41:13 GMT