My answer is no. It's frustrating, stressful and at times downright miserable when someone cheats or the game freezes, which happens far too often. Would be interested to get everyone else's thoughts.

I wish I could post a screenshot although I did email it in to the Show team, but I lost a game last night because of a bad call at first that was even worse than Jim Joyce in the perfect game. My runner's foot had crossed the bag literally 2 full seconds before the ball hit the fielder's glove, yet was called out.

Then, in my next game, I was up 3-0 late when everything froze. I left the game on the screen and checked my internet connection, which was running fast and flawlessly. After about an hour, I turned off the game and sure enough, I received a loss despite perfectly working internet and being well ahead in the game.

I am done with online play and certainly with buying stubs or next year's game until you fix these ridiculous bugs and also crack down on cheaters. Playing online is supposed to be fun, instead it's been ruined by glitches and those who exploit them. Enough is enough.

1. Only allow starters to be used out of the bullpen in extra innings.
2. Severe stamina consequences if you choose to use a starter out of the bullpen.

That is completely fair to both sides of this debate and something I think everyone can compromise on.

@Dudeman22_ said in Online play has become a disaster:

1. Happens when theres lag
2. You might be the only person who does not know what a freezeoff is

Hilarious that you rationalize two ridiculously inexcusable errors and somehow make it my fault. MLB The Show should not be giving losses to teams that are winning when their server freezes. I also literally have a screen shot of my player being called out while the ball was almost halfway across the diamond. It wasn't a "lag," genius.

"It's just the way it is" is the stupidest possible way to defend something. The entire point of my post is to try to get this changed. There is no rational reason for winners to be given losses through no fault of their own, yet here you are defending the indefensible.

@maurice91932 said in Starters as relievers:

There is nothing wrong with starters out of the pen.

This is Ranked Seasons. People are trying to win stubs, XP, and card rewards. They should have their entire 25-man roster available to them in anyway they see fit.

There are no rules in MLB that prevent a manager from using a player however they want. Position player as pitcher? Why not? A pitcher used as a pinch hitter or pinch runner? Go for it. Whatever you think will help you win the game. SDS did the correct thing by allowing us to do this.

What difference does it make if your opponent uses a SP out of the pen? Your job at the plate is to get hits. Period. Starter, Relief, Closer—it makes no difference. Do your job.

But I will say that if SDS wanted to reduce the usage of SPs out of the pen, they have to release better relievers. I think Rollie is the only reliever over 90. At least he’s all I can think of at the moment.

This post is embarrassing on so many levels. The only time you rarely see starters come out of the bullpen during the regular season is during marathon extra inning games or true emergencies. It should not be routine in online play.

@raesONE said in Making the game the most toxic and miserable experience:

Decided to jump in some ranked today and 2 games in a row I play the most salty, toxic and miserable people in the community it seems.
Yes, I declined your friendly quit offer. You're looking for a game to play, so play.

Both these guys made it their mission to make my life miserable for declining the friendly quit. Taking minutes to wind up between pitches, pausing for a minute and a half every inning, stepping off, throwing over to first base 5 times in a row while I don't even take a lead. I don't know if these shenanigans ever work out for anyone, but if anything it only gets me juiced up to absolutely obliterate you. I honestly don't understand why people are so toxic, salty and miserable. Just play the darn game man. Such a turn off to play like this every single game.

It’s an AWFUL online experience this year.

What's the deal with all the former Atlanta player cards this year? Are the developers big Braves fans? Sure seems like it. I wish they'd have more players from other teams.

You know what bothers me more than the cheating? Those who defend it on this forum. They're probably the cheaters themselves; maybe MLB The Show should ban their accounts.

Yep they clearly don’t care about cracking down on cheating or even a moderately realistic, fair online experience.

@dbarmonstar said in I see what you are talking about now:

@NatsChampions19 said in I see what you are talking about now:

@bonion said in I see what you are talking about now:

@NatsChampions19 you do go over the top with calling people cheaters often. Sure they may pause the game, bunt dance, etc other stuff that makes you angry but that is not cheating. Your credibility is questioned now if you ever do encounter a real cheater. Just enjoy the game, stay positive or don’t play it, simple as that. Most all players in this forum play the game fairly. Not trying to be disrespectful but people get tired of seeing your “another so called cheater” or whiny posts

I'm tired of cheaters.

We are tired of you

I'm glad cheaters are tired of me.

@tylerslikewhoa said in Losing Connection when winning:

Upgrade your internet and this won't happen. I haven't had a network error all year.

Stop blaming players for the online game's massive flaws.

Cheaters and cheesers everywhere.

@mrcityofwin said in If you use Kluber & Newhouser every game, you're part of the problem:

People play to win!! By choosing the best cards that gives you the best chance. Cant blame people for taking that approach.

The people who use Kluber or Newhouser every game (or in the same game, which happens often as well) know deep down that they're not good players. They're mice who can't survive without their cheese.

@Quinn2161 said in If you use Kluber & Newhouser every game, you're part of the problem:

Its annoying, yes, but not cheating in any way.

I did not say it was cheating. The guy who should be banned is the one who's actually promoting cheating and actively harassing a member of this forum. He's been reported.

@DriveByTrucker17 said in Showdown is a joke:

@NatsChampions19 said in Showdown is a joke:

@DriveByTrucker17 said in Showdown is a joke:

SDS can confirm that you have no idea what you’re talking about.

Oh so now you're speaking for SDS? I'm sure they'll find that interesting. Reported.

I’m sure they will, while they’re clicking delete on every single one of your reports lmao

I have politely asked you to stop harassing me. Since you've refused, I've reported your harassment. Have a nice day.

@DriveByTrucker17 said in If you use Kluber & Newhouser every game, you're part of the problem:

@NatsChampions19 said in If you use Kluber & Newhouser every game, you're part of the problem:

@DriveByTrucker17 said in If you use Kluber and/or Newhouser, you're part of the problem:

I’ve never seen a list of everything you consider cheating. Make a comprehensive list for everybody.

False. You are lying. You have also been reported for following me around to every thread, hurling insults and defending cheating.

False. I am not lying. Please show me a list.

I already did multiple times several weeks ago. Stop following me around these boards and harassing me, please.

@DriveByTrucker17 said in Showdown is a joke:

SDS can confirm that you have no idea what you’re talking about.

Oh so now you're speaking for SDS? I'm sure they'll find that interesting. Reported.

@DriveByTrucker17 said in If you use Kluber and/or Newhouser, you're part of the problem:

I’ve never seen a list of everything you consider cheating. Make a comprehensive list for everybody.

False. You are lying. You have also been reported for following me around to every thread, hurling insults and defending cheating.

@DriveByTrucker17 said in If you use Kluber and/or Newhouser, you're part of the problem:

Make a list for us. Surely you’d want to expose these methods as much as possible, correct?

No, I already did that, and I'm not going to keep doing it over and over again for you. Nor will I let you continue to insult me and/or hijack all of my threads. Emailing with SDS about this as we speak.