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@mhenry23_PSN
This just isn't true. None of what you guys are arguing is actually based in fact. Sony has an agreement with MLBPA that automatically allows the game to use their name and likeness. The only way for a player to NOT have their likeness used is to fill out a giant OPT OUT form so they won't be used. So, it's completely the opposite of what you're all saying. And the only reason why a player would opt out of free marketing for themselves is if they wanted to gamble and negotiate for more money. Sony doesn't have to chase players around to get their faces scanned either. There's more than enough images of them already to get a decent rendering of their likeness. Motion captures are reserved for the elite players. That's why Sony hired a single guy to mimic most of the players batting stances and swings.
Stop pretending that they have this crazy legal battle where they have to chase players around and get their permission individually. It's just not true.

The truth is that there are issues with Sony and the multiple play options available. The right hand doesn't sometimes know what the left hand is doing. That's why you get player cards in Diamond Dynasty but not in Road to the Show or Franchise.

@VF1S_Rick_Hunter_PSN
My thing is that they used to do it. I'm not saying I'm annoyed by something that never existed. I'm just saying that I notice the difference and it kinda makes the experience not as cool to me. And, if it is just a legal issue... let the coaches be editable. That would solve the issue without asking them to dive into profits. Seems like a logical solution to me.

One thing that I have noticed is that, not only did they not update the coaching staff for each team, they got rid of easy to replicate mainstays. Why? Is it some kind of licensing issue? Did the person who normally does it every season get fired? Even some of the guys who they put in the game look like aliens. Apparently the Mets are now coached by the green goblin? I know that this isn't that big a deal... but it's always been the little things that made me love this game. I have always loved the subtle attentions to detail that made the game great. Managers and coaches are a major component of road to the show and franchise modes. This needs to get addressed. And please, for the love of the game, please let us edit coaches in future versions of the game.

I agree with this... there seems to be no rhyme or reason why the cpu creates lineups. Even if I change players position, they still are starting. Example, the Phillies. Marsh is going to play center no matter what you do. Crawford is the actual starter there this year but, according to the cpu, Marsh is the center fielder and Schwarber is in left field.? That's terrible. DH? Oh, that's their gold glove candidate second baseman. Make it make sense.

Been saying this for years... it's long overdue for manager/coach creation.

Are we getting roster updates any time soon? It's weird that some players are still with their old teams even though their photos have them in their new uniforms.

Every time I see a new update, I can't help wondering what new glitch is going to appear after it downloads.

Are all the problems with this game all due to cross platform? Because I have seen this game spiral since cross platform hit. Not to exclude my peeps from XBox or Nintendo, but I would love it... LOVE IT... if things went back to how they were going right before they became multi console

@AllRise99_NSW I have messed around with sliders and while some sliders will work to improve the game (AI injury, walks) it seems to do nothing to remedy this problem. It doesn't even matter if you are playing a team like the white Sox, the Marlins or the Rockies. If you sim, you are going to get blown up.

I also started to notice that if you move a great defender like Walker from Arizona, whoever's replacing him will win a gold glove. Doesn't matter if his defense rating is 65... he will win it and Walker will suck at 1st for whoever his new team is. Same with Kiermaier and any other gold glover.

@AllRise99_NSW I've seen kind of the same thing when using player lock. As if the AI is going to make you lose if aren't controlling every player on the field. It is definitely annoying.

That would be a cool feature. Whiffle ball or stick ball option with it.

This year is bad. You have to admit it. I have been playing this game since it was on the PSP and this is definitely the worst version. They seem to fix one glitch and 3 more pop up. The commentary thing is comical at times and annoying but not game changing. The debacle with losing everyone's stuff a few weeks ago was really bad. After that, they should have locked it in and stopped the bs. But, every little thing seems like another kick in the teeth to us now after that. Especially bugs that kick us out of games or make the game play suck. Those things should have been fixed before releasing the version.

Hopefully they find some people who can actually put out a quality game next year and stop the slide into becoming another version of Madden or Fallout.

"It's official! A combined no hitter!" Was the comment when I threw a ball in the dirt. And, you gotta love, "She's been on a hot streak lately, striking out batters." When Trey Turner is batting against me. It's the weirdest thing. I also apparently won the world series in spring training too.

Everyone should be fired for this version. The worst that I have seen. And I have been playing this game since it came out on the PSP. Embarrassing version.

Can you guys please give Donnie baseball his sweet swing back. A couple of versions ago you had his swing perfect and suddenly, out of nowhere, you changed it to this glitchy swing that really doesn't make sense. It really is his stride that is messed up.

I know that you guys are busy with a lot of updates and fixes... but I had to say something about it and at least ask.

Thanks!

I keep looking for 2 things with each new roster update and they just seem like they are never going to happen.

1. Update Mason Miller to be the best closer in the league. Because he is. His fastball averages almost 3mph higher than any other pitcher in the game. But he can't get an outlier 1 quirk? His strikeout rate is one of the highest in the league but he is stuck on a low 90's k rating? Gotta fix this kid and give him his credit.

2. Update Paul Skenes immediately. Of all the pitching prospects that are in the game, this guy should have priority. No pic for his card, missing pitches that he is tearing up the minors with, and low ratings is either poor scouting or just lazy. He starts this Saturday (tomorrow) for his major league debut. I am shocked that the roster update today didn't open up his card and fix these issues.

I appreciate that sdstudios are constantly updating and revising issues that are difficult and time consuming so I try not to complain. But roster fixes should be easy to keep up with.

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Or don't play when you know the servers are being wonky.

This is such a cop out lame thing to say

You don’t go to McDonald’s and order your meal and then they take your money and then make it and are about to hand it to you and say “whooooops our fryers are down sorry you don’t get your food. But you should expect that because we just opened. You shouldn’t come here when we just opened and are having fryer problems jackass”

Agree. It’s a product we’re all paying for and shouldn’t be short changed because there’s server issues. There’s been server issues for years now. You’d think they’d rectify the problems at this point.

As long as people keep giving them money, it will keep happening. The only way to make them do it is to stop buying the game. But, this is the ONLY decent Baseball game on any platform... so... it is a [censored] show

I can't believe that the 21 version just dropped and I am already thinking about next years version but, here we are.

Below is a list of items that I think should be included in the game to make it improve more than just graphics and rosters.

1. Create a Stadium... do it right next time. Maybe they will fix this soon but, right now, it is doo doo.
2. Editable Coaches. I am sick of seeing some freak standing at first base with a giant goat beard and weird glasses. Make them able to edit. Also, some of the ratings of the coaches are random as F. Emphasis on the "F"
3. If you are going to make a game mode that allows you to try to become a star from the minors up... make the story change from version to version. I hate having the same conversations with teammates and coaches year after year in RTTS. (Easy thing to do is to add endorsement deals to the mix. Make it an earnable achievement and, the better your player gets, the more deals come their way. A funny side task would be to shoot a commercial or play mini games for commercial images.)
4. Stop focusing on Diamond Dynasty and ignoring the more popular franchise mode. I know you are a business that is trying to make more money but, if you REALLY want more money, you'd do more with Franchise mode and stop the DD money grab.
5. Make a created player mode that actually gives more to the user. For years it was cool watching you guys make this feature more and more fluid. Flowing and dynamic hair, cool beards, awesome Homerun animations... but then you just stopped. How cool would it be to allow players to enter in their own image (head shot) for a baseball card for RTTS? Or allow people to enter pics and stats manually for prior seasons so that historic players could be created?

Maybe focus more on the game play itself and not the same old "how can we make them give us more money after they purchase the game?" Fire the puppets and use their salary to make some real, tangible upgrades to the game... and then you can sit back and watch the money come in.

I want so much to yes, it is worth it but... at this time... it just isn't. WTF were they thinking with this version?

This needs tons of work. First off, why do you have a field for making a player both a pitcher and a fielder but do not have any way of editing or creating it? It is just a field that says "no" on ever single player in the game. Were you thinking of doing it and then just said "nah" and left it anyway?

Also, it is buggy as all get out. Crashed three times on me already during the creation of a player. At this point, I cannot create a player and must edit an existing player just to insert a missing player at all.

So far, worst version yet. Getting really disappointed here Show. I hope the game play is that much better for all this headache.

... disappointing.

Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of MLB The Show. I have been for years and years. With other sports games (Football that shall not be mentioned), I have been a huge fan only to be disappointed year after year. Not with MLB the Show though.

Until this year. No Roster transfer from previous year? No Franchise transfer? You basically took my favorite part of the game and threw it out. Ouch! I don't want to make a mountain out of a mole hill but, I almost stopped playing 21 and turned on 20 again. I was so excited for the new version, like every year, but no transfer?!? Dude. DUDE!?!?

Why? My player has been transferred from season after season... only to be forced to retire in 2021. It is a sad day in baseball. RIP player transfer. It didn't have to end this way.