Just deleted the game
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The thing is, people really loved this once great game and don't want to walk away without pouring out their heart, kicking and screaming on their way out. Let them let it out. Look at the Giannis situation, with him leaving the Bucks. He wanted to be traded away, but it sure hurts him to actually be leaving now, so he will pen a thank you note to the fans, maybe explaining why he wanted to leave and that he's sorry that it came down to this.
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I'm very close to that point as well. More to the game being collection heavy, very laggy menus, massive server issues that are kinda unacceptable by this point. But most importantly, the game just isn't as fun as it use to be. Just isn't as enjoyable. I don't feel the need to play it as much. I almost got 400 hours in right now. In past versions by this point I would have 600-700 hours in. I'd get a few hours in after and before work in past versions, this year I'm okay with not playing for a day or two. I have another game to turn too if I get pissed about the game or the server problems. Plus I'm sure how bad it plays on the switch this year plays a role as well. I think they really dropped the ball this year.. not sure if it was the added additions of bear downs or whatever...just a down year for the game this year in my opinion.
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@Player99_MLBTS There's always one guy who wants to be a douche for no particular reason.
Be better.
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@NotesOfJohn_PSN No but seriously. This game won't change at all if this guy leaves.
OP is trying to make his departure feel sad and sorrowful, even though barely anybody who has been on the forums knows this guy.
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I can assure you that good companies value feedback as to why a consumer quits their product. I’ve banged the drum for more early legends and was happy with the new ones for this year, but they’ve been abandoned since launch. Many are frustrated with glitches and the pack scandal without much communication. So, you can debate the level this company evaluates things, but, in my opinion, having the feedback is indeed beneficial and hopefully forces improvement in those areas.
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@Dolenz_PSN this type of post will always get comments. Because there is no reason for it. This video game shouldn’t be affecting your real life to point you have to quit. If they do have something going on in their lives I'm sorry.
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@Ditka06-_MLBTS he gave the reason as this game was making him so mad it was affecting his personal life. Which it’s a video game, it shouldn’t be affecting your personal life no matter how much you love the game. We already get so many forums that are just not useful or important.
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@Apolloz_99_MLBTS maybe he is going through some things. And this game was helping him escape reality and gave him some joy, until it no longer did. I dont really mind this post. Or it became bad enough for him to delete it. So why not give the feedback.
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@Ditka06-_MLBTS he gave the reason as this game was making him so mad it was affecting his personal life. Which it’s a video game, it shouldn’t be affecting your personal life no matter how much you love the game. We already get so many forums that are just not useful or important.
But if the game really is affecting his personal life, venting here may be what he needs. I try not to judge anything psychological as I have / have seen my fair share of “this shouldn’t be doing this to me” type of stuff. So while announcing the departure may appear odd on the surface - if you unpack it a little, maybe it’s just what the OP needed.
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I think the OP gave a very clear reason folks! There is no need to ask for further clarification. What SDS needs to comprehend here is that this is a video game. It's entire purpose is to give people an option to convert some of their free time into something we call "fun." You know, when you do something that gives you enjoyment!
The problem has been given to SDS in feedback by many people over many years. Over time, the game has become more and more of a grind and less fun. It seems each year the game code is written to ratchet up the amount of time and effort needed to attain the rewards that many customers consider essential to have fun playing.
Certainly, disconnects during games are a bad outcome. Once in a while isn't a big deal. But, repeatedly happening most certainly is a big deal.
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All of that is absolutely true. It is predatory by nature and designed to create FOMO in players and get them to breakdown and speed up the process by spending money on stubs. I think it’s pretty universal that the game has become progressively less fun and less rewarding year after year.
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@OGSQuarEsOuP_XBL Honestly, i get your frustration! For balance purposes (wife and kids) i delete the game every couple of weeks just to balance things out, re-download thursday night, play the weekend getting ready for weekend classic crazy rewards, delete again by sunday night. For me personally, this game is addicting and deleting it (temporarily) helps me not have the pull to play constantly.
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@OGSQuarEsOuP_XBL Vent away, man. That's what these forums are here for. At least you gave a reason.
Maybe take a break, play something else for a couple weeks. I haven't played a game game since...Saturday morning I think, and the event was an absolute gongshow(3 lost-connection losses, and one loss on a pitch that warped out over the middle). I've just been polishing my created stadiums et al. It helps.
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@PriorFir4383355_XBL I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Fortnite ruined casual gaming. Fortnite created “sweating” and dedicating ur life to games it made it “cool” to no life games. I mean covid didn’t help either but what game was huge during covid.
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Dont blame you. Im still playing but my friends have all left. I myself have been checking out more and more. Right now for example, theres no event, ive finished the inning program, ive finished the multilayer program, ive made WS. So whats the point?
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Yeo, that's the heart of the problem -- failure by video game companies to distinguish "casual" gaming from "semi-professional" gaming. I use the term "semi-professional" because such people are never going to make a sustainable career out of it, nor should they try to. But, these people still spend an excessive amount of time.
I mean, I'm retired and have loads of free time, but I still only spend an hour or so a day playing video games. The rest of my time I spend doing research, study, yard work, and other such personal development. The issue is that these semi-pros are constantly writing feedback that the game is too easy, and the studios start paying way too much attention to them.
The casual gamers don't have the time to press these companies. They just find the new games frustrating and turn them off and walk away. I really think things with sports video games need to get back to what fueled them successfully for decades -- playing the actual game and stop trying to placate the hard core few to the detriment of the casual many.
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Dont blame you. Im still playing but my friends have all left. I myself have been checking out more and more. Right now for example, theres no event, ive finished the inning program, ive finished the multilayer program, ive made WS. So whats the point?
Well, I got the game on Xbox as an experiment. Way smoother and pitching is much easier on the gamesir g7 se but my pci placement is way worse than ps5. Been messing with that to try to find better pci placement with that controller.
Also still trying to find out why my all star pitch speeds are way faster than streamers legend speeds. After playing on both machines, the fast fiber internet is the only variable I can think of.
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As I said before I am fine with people quitting and giving their reasons for doing so but the OP was disingenuous and has caused this back and forth for nothing.
They have already played 5 games this morning, including a questionable looking game where the final score was 31-30 after only 3 innings.
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Dont blame you. Im still playing but my friends have all left. I myself have been checking out more and more. Right now for example, theres no event, ive finished the inning program, ive finished the multilayer program, ive made WS. So whats the point?
Also still trying to find out why my all star pitch speeds are way faster than streamers legend speeds. After playing on both machines, the fast fiber internet is the only variable I can think of.
For what it's worth, according to Gemini
PROMPT: When watching MLB the Show streamers why do their pitches look so much slower and clear even on higher difficulties?
RESPONSE: It’s incredibly common to watch a top-tier MLB The Show streamer seamlessly track a 102 mph outlier sinker on Legend difficulty and think, "Why does that look like a beach ball on my phone, but when I get home it feels like a bullet?"
There isn't a secret "streamer mode" slider that slows the game down for them. Instead, it comes down to a mix of human psychology, hardware setups, and stream rendering mechanics.
1. The Spectator Effect (Cognitive Load)
The biggest reason is entirely psychological. When you are playing the game yourself, your brain is under an immense amount of cognitive load. In a fraction of a second, you have to:
- Track the ball's release point.
- Identify the pitch type and break.
- Predict the location.
- Move the Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI).
- Match the exact frame window for good swing timing.
When you multitask like that, your brain feels rushed, making the pitch feel incredibly fast. When you watch a stream, your hands aren't on the sticks. Your brain has zero mechanical pressure, meaning 100% of your focus goes entirely into visual tracking. If you play Co-Op with a friend, you will notice the exact same thing: the pitches look slow and easy when your buddy is at the plate, but the moment it’s your turn to bat, the ball starts flying again.
2. High-End Hardware vs. Standard TVs
Most elite streamers are playing on high-performance setups designed to minimize visual delay and blur:
- Monitors vs. TVs: Top streamers play on 120Hz+ gaming monitors with a 1ms response time. If you are playing on a standard living room TV (especially one not set to "Game Mode"), you are experiencing input lag and ghosting. Input lag forces you to swing earlier to compensate, making the pitch feel like it's traveling faster than it actually is.
- Frame Rate Stability: Streamers usually play on current-gen consoles (PS5/Xbox Series X) or optimized setups that lock at a smooth, stable 60 to 120 frames per second. Higher frame rates mean more visual information per second, making the ball's trajectory look incredibly fluid and clear rather than choppy.
3. Stream Compression and Video Rendering
The technical process of how video gets from their console to your screen alters how you perceive the motion:
- Motion Blur and Encoding: Live streams on Twitch or YouTube are compressed using video encoders. This encoding naturally smooths out high-speed movement, introducing a micro-amount of natural motion blur that blends the frames together. This blending can make a sharp, rapid movement look more continuous and easier for the human eye to track.
- Screen Size: Watching a pitch travel across a 6.1-inch phone screen or a casual 15-inch window means the ball physically travels a much shorter distance across your field of vision compared to playing on a 27-inch monitor or a 55-inch TV. Less physical distance to cross means it feels less jarring to your eyes.
4. Elite Dynamic Pitch Recognition
Finally, the best players look like they have more time because they actually do—mentally. Players who consistently play on Hall of Fame or Legend have trained their eyes to ignore the fluff and look specifically at the pitcher's release window.
Because they immediately recognize a slider's "pop" out of the hand or a fastball's tight spin, they aren't guessing. That instant recognition gives them a massive head start on timing, making the entire sequence look calm, calculated, and clear.
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As I said before I am fine with people quitting and giving their reasons for doing so but the OP was disingenuous and has caused this back and forth for nothing.
They have already played 5 games this morning, including a questionable looking game where the final score was 31-30 after only 3 innings.
I am SO glad you looked into this. I actually looked last night and he hadn’t played any since he said he would quit. But I was going to look in a little bit again.
I said it many times before, the ratio of people that say they’re quitting to the number that actually do is very, very large.
