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@Ignigokt_PSN said:

I've been playing Pro Spirits for a number of years and to me it doesn't seem like the graphics have gotten any better. It's still fun to play, which is the whole point of video games.

Completely unrelated... love your username.

Well, maybe not "bliss"...

If you hate online play, I get it. No worries. Nothing to see here.

I've played online since I started DD in 2020. I'm not an "A" player. I hover in the 500 range in Ranked. Since SDS has changed online rewards/programs over the last few years, here's how I play in 2026:

1. Battle Royal - I don't play this mode any more. It was my favorite in 2023 and 2024. SDS had specific rewards for BR that didn't require you to go "Flawless". However, the mode changed in 2025, and it just doesn't interest me. I would argue it leans towards the "elite" players, and that's certainly not me. I'm hoping SDS reinstates some of the best 2023/24 features from BR next year.

2. Events - this is my "bread and butter" this year. I'm disappointed that the Events are short duration (typically 4-6 days), and that Events have lags between them (new in 2026 I believe). I can usually grind my way to the free card that's midway through the program. Here's my plan:

   a. Feel free to quit a game, early and often. When the Event first launches, be prepared to face a bunch of WS and "12-0" logos. I'll usually just quit and give them the win. I don't need to spend more than 15 minutes getting mauled.

   b. Get into a game with a weird stadium? Offensive logo? Rainy weather? Bad connection? Quit and move on to a better game.

   c. If you get into a close game, even if you don't win, that's OK. You're still grinding stats toward the Event goals. Remember that you need at least 8 plate appearances to have your stats count (I think).

3. Ranked - I just don't care about my record. If you're in the 500 range and lower, I'd argue you shouldn't really care either. You don't get any "points" in the Online program for winning.

   a. I always put together a team to work on other goals, so I don't have a "META" team. Right now, I have all 2026 AS, HRD and Draft cards as I'm grinding towards the AS Buxton card.

   b. See "2 - b" above. I'm not playing for 45 minutes or more against a toxic opponent. I know that there are a lot of complaints out here about matching up with jerks, but my experience is that most of my opponents are just fine. Not all, but most

Anyway... what do you guys do to keep "sane" when you're playing online?

Unfortunately, I'm guessing we don't get any more Captains. This year it's all about individual card boosts.

SHARK MAP

@ANF_GOLD99_PSN said:

Bro, he's in the top 10 sprint speed! Explain to me 46 speed?

Typically, they nerf the speed of these cards since it's intended to be a "HRD" (power focused) card.

That said... I still don't understand why the contact and vision are nerfed compared to the last several seasons' HRD cards.

@NWOStunna_PSN said:

@MarioMendoza935_XBL
My choices were exactly the same and Jordan Walker wasn’t a feel good story for me. It legit pissed me off! Lol

I was very happy for @dolenz_psn , but feel the same way as you...

I'm just sorry that @dolenz_psn would be forced to spend $$$$$$$$ to get him. I'm sure there will be a flash sale in October...

I took Schwarber, Schwarber, Schwarber, Schwarber, Schwarber...

Basically, all Schwarber all the time.

@SaveFarris_PSN said:

He's no Skenes (who is?), but he was one of the leaders of the 25 National Champs.

Solid pickup.

I posted something here in the Forums in 2023 when the Pirates drafted Skenes saying they should have taken Dylan Crews.

You said that Skenes was the better pick.

I think you might have been correct.

LSU product, right?

@savefarris_psn , how'd us Pirate fans do with this pick?

@Dolenz_PSN said:

Who in their right mind would buy that?

When I saw the cards in the app, I thought they had made a mistake. Such a weird choice.

And... I'm all for "Dolenz - Late Night Edition".

March 32nd.

30 days has September, April, June and November. Except March, which has 32.

I think Chone is one. Can't remember the other one.

I typically try to get a pack during the WC weekend, but I'm just not up for it this time. I played through the event, and I think I'm done with online until the next program starts.

Got this error message after drafting my AS Showdown squad. Anyone else seen this?

@LuvMyXBOX_XBL NO WHAMMIES, NO WHAMMIES, NO WHAMMIES...

@nymets1987_PSN I should have read this post first. I just posted the same thing... Great minds...

If SDS is only having events periodically, I would rather they waited for this event until after the Weekend Classic. That's just me, though.

I just got it in the app. Ugh.

@eatyum_PSN said:

but I benched Ted Williams

We're no longer friends....

I just got back in. Played a CQ game. Bottom of the 3rd, I'm up 7-0, 1 out, aaaannnnnddddd...

Disconnected. Says "due to maintenance".

SAME... ugh.