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@savefarris_psn said in OK let's complain:

@msacks11_psn said in OK let's complain:

I see people complaining on this thread almost every time there's a content release. So it leads me to believe that people overall aren't having as much fun playing this game as they had hoped to.

Therein lies your logical fallacy. The message boards are not real life.

SDS has the behind the scenes metrics to see whether or not people are "having as much fun as they hoped to." If those numbers are where SDS expects them to be, it will continue. If they aren't, SDS will adjust as they see fit.

The tenor and volume of message board posts will not factor in one iota into the decision.

They undoubtedly mine and assimilate very deep and thorough data of online players.

Their tendencies. Their dislikes (triggered by quits sometimes I would suspect). Burn-out points. When do they quit playing online. Is it 2 weeks into the game or 2 months. All sorts of patterns, flags, and tendencies that are stored as statistical data and eventually transformed into meaningful and useful context.

It's actually where the rubber meets the road for future decisions and changes relative to online play. Just a theory, but a fairly experienced theory.

Also, they have many of the all-time great stances. Perhaps you could create your own player that is missing. I'm sure you could grab up some old Shoeless Joe video and find a real close facsimile.

That might be pretty cool and why this game appeals to such a broad audience.

@savefarris_psn said in Why no Joe DiMaggio or Sandy Koufax?:

Shoeless Joe: most likely correct.
"steroid era villains": most likely false.

Nelson Cruz has his own player program. Which I don't think MLB would allow if there were an actual ban.

More likely, those guys came of age during the social network era and thus know the value of NIL. They're not going to be so willing to sign away their rights without a big, giant payday.

The controversial ones. So controversial and suspect they may never get into the HoF. McGuire, Bonds, Sosa, Clemons. Sure a much larger pool, but these are the ones that I don't suspect will ever be available. Probably throw Juan Gonzalez in there as well. Many think Jim Thome, but it's never been remotely proven so......

And a whole lot of this.

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@raylewissb47_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

@ccarr77_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

@raylewissb47_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

@ccarr77_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

I got Clemente in 15 online wins. No Conquest. No Showdown. Just stat missions. EZPZ

Easy for you. Those that hate online play for a variety of reasons will find it to be hell. I would guess there are modes you would hate to play even though they may be “easy”.

Play another human being that you can think along with or beat your head against the wall playing Showdown? EZPZ

Again, “easy” is subjective. There’s no sense in having a discussion with you. You are just a troll with a superiority complex.

Not to split hairs, but I believe the term "easy" would be more construed as "relative" as opposed to subjective. The poster, in reference, was drawing a comparison to other modes when using the expression "easy".

So, I understand your intent and it's perfectly OK. Just not perfect English, and there is nothing at all wrong with that. But for future reference, consider my instruction.

@stengel37_psn said in Why no Joe DiMaggio or Sandy Koufax?:

Hello SDS,

I may have missed it, but, I can't remember ever seeing a Joe DiMaggio card, or program. The same with Sandy Koufax. True, Sandy Koufax didn't pitch that many years, but, when he did... he was one of the most dominant left handed SP the game has seen!

I see there is a Minnie Minoso card, but no Joe D? Where's the logic there? I hope you can at least come up with a 42 card or something better. Hopefully a 95 Diamond would be great. Even the "greatest hitter" (Ted Williams) said that Joe D was a better hitter than Willie Mays. He said that Mays has more power, but Joe was the better all around hitter.

How about a 90+ Diamond Milestone Card to commemorate the 56 game hitting streak? That would be pretty cool!

A side note: The Field Of Dreams Program and stadium are awesome! Great job SDS!

My guess is Shoeless Joe's lifetime ban from MLB took him off of the Diamond of the month club. As does the steroid era villains. MLB licensing is quite the fickle and political beast.

@maskedgrappler said in Showdown has got to go:

@ironeyes_cody_mlbts said in Showdown has got to go:

@bsmith4263_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

Stop trying to force these modes that people hate on us. They should be optional to complete a program (for offline players). Moments are the worst. No one says, "I can't wait for more moments". They say, "I HAVE to do these real quick to get back to playing what I actually enjoy".
If you're going to force showdown on us, you can't let disconnects lead to not getting the runs or failing completely. This has happened to me several times. For a casual player like me, runs are crucial. Maybe I am wrong and just venting because I hate this mode and it is causing me stress that I won't complete a program but I think I have some valid points that SDS needs to hear.

I believe SDS is merely trying to spread some variety to the many diverse gamers out here and their ever spanning thirst for quantity not quality.

Just give Showdown a chance. The Devs are doing the best they can to be creative and accommodating to all. It's a tightrope they must walk.

People have been giving Showdown a chance for 2 years now. Opinions aren't going to change.

You can give people options without forcing them to play a mode they hate.

I don't disagree with your convictions. Some people, evidently, enjoy this mode. Perhaps if enough folks like you share your desire to retire the mode or, at least, to minimize it's necessity it may happen.

I believe the Devs listen to a lot of the chatter in here. The more widely held convictions and suggestions are likely prioritized by the team for focus in future releases.

@jonblaze2424_psn said in “I can’t beat _____ Moment/Showdown so the game is broken. Come on SDS”:

God i love these posts.

The game isnt broken, you just need to get better. Plain and simple.

Be patient. It's always best to "take" anything even slightly out of the zone. Let the pitcher wear himself down. The more pitches and walks the more your chances of success go up drastically. Once they get into the low-side of confidence and energy, they will become quite hittable.

@bsmith4263_psn said in Showdown has got to go:

Stop trying to force these modes that people hate on us. They should be optional to complete a program (for offline players). Moments are the worst. No one says, "I can't wait for more moments". They say, "I HAVE to do these real quick to get back to playing what I actually enjoy".
If you're going to force showdown on us, you can't let disconnects lead to not getting the runs or failing completely. This has happened to me several times. For a casual player like me, runs are crucial. Maybe I am wrong and just venting because I hate this mode and it is causing me stress that I won't complete a program but I think I have some valid points that SDS needs to hear.

I believe SDS is merely trying to spread some variety to the many diverse gamers out here and their ever spanning thirst for quantity not quality.

Just give Showdown a chance. The Devs are doing the best they can to be creative and accommodating to all. It's a tightrope they must walk.

The FIFA 22 Beta servers are having some issues. The majority of chosen testers can not get on.

Now, I could have ranted and raved like many did but, instead, I did some investigating from various outlets. Realized EA is also amping up Madden today with early access on EA play.

Shared this with many of the distraught. I received both "constructive" and "problem solver" badges from EA for my efforts. Also many upticks.

Believe, moving forward, on all such forums (including The Show) my mission will be to induce harmony and good tidings. To assist the bewildered and solve all the worlds problems w/o even trying.

Thank you..try the ribs..I'll be here all week.

@samguenther1987 said in If you build it, he will come:

I would say happy trails but I know you'll be back tomorrow.

Don't believe I've ever once insinuated I wouldn't bounce into the boards on a regular basis. I get a laugh out of the manipulative marketing posts.

Also, it's nice to read when other players blow a gasket and share to the world their disdain for the slot-machine play. Reinforces my confirmation bias. bahahahaha.

@ch-76-1908_psn said in If you build it, he will come:

@ironeyes_cody_mlbts said in If you build it, he will come:

Build the perfect MLB gaming experience..emphasis on game controlled by the player and his controller..not random AI intervention. I'll be back in a New York second.

This game is good (great animation), but it sure has some warts. One day maybe.

In other news, I was chosen for the FIFA 22 closed Beta. Downloading that bad boy as I type. From tomorrow until 9/2.

Pre-order early-release of Madden on Monday. I'm gonna be busier than a one-legged man at an azz-kickin' contest.

Sorry but the saying is about as useless as a one-legged man in an a$$ kickin' contest.

Sorry, you're sorry..also sorry you're wrong. I've heard this all my life, first time I've actually googled it just to prove yet another The Show Forum Troll absolutely wrong.

Edit - this one is better

https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/busier_than_a_one_legged_man

@hikes83_psn said in If you build it, he will come:

Yikes, good luck with FIFA and Madden. Nice to see you like it, props to you. For me, those are the worst sports games made

Not saying I like either one of them yet. But, it's sure a break from something I've come to know and loathe.

Seems like I'm in the same camp as many (perhaps the majority) very excited to see all these titles coming out. The marketing hype, new features and all that. Lay down our hard-earned bucks. Love the first couple weeks with a passion.

But slowly but surely the reality of what is happening "behind the scenes" sets in, the frustration in losing games to the AI and, wallah, 2 months later you're moving on to whatever other one happens to be seasonal. And it starts again. Some of us never learn..ME

Build the perfect MLB gaming experience..emphasis on game controlled by the player and his controller..not random AI intervention. I'll be back in a New York second.

This game is good (great animation), but it sure has some warts. One day maybe.

In other news, I was chosen for the FIFA 22 closed Beta. Downloading that bad boy as I type. From tomorrow until 9/2.

Pre-order early-release of Madden on Monday. I'm gonna be busier than a one-legged man at an azz-kickin' contest.

@jlin017_psn said in SS Trevor Story or HRD Story?:

Is the contact vs right and fielding really worth it to use the Awards version ?

I'm sure you'll find no difference. Ratings are pretty irrelevant. Especially when you're talking about a few points. Probably when you're talking about significant points.

Looks good on paper. In theory even, but in practice..nadda.

@whitejw98_psn said in You guys and all your Madden posts:

I would like to make an announcement! Like many others on this forum, I will also be moving to.........just kidding. I'm not going anywhere, and if I was I wouldn't feel the need to announce it because I'm smart enough to know that none of you really give a [censored] what game I choose to play.

I'm not so sure you're correct. Marketing is quite the subliminal and crafty beast. I bought it after a The Show forums kept panning it. Motivation and inspiration comes in many forms/forums.

@tgn848_psn said in You guys and all your Madden posts:

Thanks for coming here to tell us

NP. Thanks for replying.

@untchable704_psn said in You guys and all your Madden posts:

It’s not good. But you may enjoy it if you havent played it in a while.

It got pretty good reviews, but what game doesn't that EA markets. I quit putting a lot of stock in reviews a long time ago.

You broke me down I pre-ordered the Dynasty Edition (over $130 with tax).

Haven't played the game since 2016. All the yapping in this forum drove me to it. It will probably be the same contrived experience it was in 2016 but, hey, maybe they've fixed things in the last 6 years.

I will be able to play it Monday. Yeehaa. Should be fun for about 2 weeks then slowly but surely the lack of reality will set in and I'll be heading to the EA forums flaming FUT...edit MUT.

I've already been their flaming FUT after the brief excursion the past 3 weeks didn't turn out very well. The DDA in that game makes The Show's look non-existent.

I haven't tried to get on for so long those servers likely grew cobwebs and plenty of dust waiting on me. Little keyboard air spray on those server exhausts and all should be good again. Don't forget to hit those centrifugal duct inline fans as well. Dust is not a server farms friend.