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Extreme isn't on the schedule for this upcoming week (maybe it's one of the two programs? Doubt it ).
I'm not an extreme fan, but given how many like it, it's baffling it hasn't made an appearance.
At a time when interest is at an all time low, it would have provided some much needed buzz.
@Texas10pt_MLBTS Thanks, mate.
That does sound horrendous.
We all know and agree that 18 was an absolute dumpster fire.
As someone not around then, what made it so bad?
@Dolenz_PSN said:
I played the Finest Conquest yesterday using all 99s. An upgrade from my Usual Cardinals team.
Shouldn't I feel infinitely more powerful with a team of 99s?
Interesting you say that because i've generally found i hit better with lower diamonds than i do their 99 equivalents and i have no idea why.
Chone Figgins is a prime example.
His 91 was my favourite card this year, so i busted my [censored] to get the 96 at a time when I was really stub poor and I hit like [censored] with it.
I'm better with the Moonshot one, but my 91 overall still has better stats than both of them.
I think they changed showdown this year so that if you fail one moment you can keep going. Not positive though.
They did, at least one some, because i had a [censored] of a time with one and ended with four Alimber Santa's (much to my chagrin as I see him every [censored] time i sorry via dupes on the app haha).
Thanks for doing this, dude.
Super interesting read.
@Bridge-Piece_XBL said:
Going to guess no captains at all next year, which is a shame because I actually enjoyed them (durability, lefty, and 00s were mint).
That seems to be the case, yes.
I enjoyed them last year as by this time i'd started to play with theme teams (on and offline).
If eliminating them was their plan I think taking them out at the start of the year would have been better than what we got, as it just caused frustration for those who loved using them.
Thanks for posting this, mate.
I think it's important to continue highlighting that we all play differently, with different goals, different time availability and different skill levels.
It's very easy for one to assume that their way is the only way, therefore if they don't see a problem, no one should, but it's far more complex than that and posts like this show that.
Good grief.
This thread man, eek.
@Bridge-Piece_XBL What's worse, complaining or complaining about the complaining?
So, Ely is the last Master and Finest is more or less the last major Collection series?
Yep.
This is the last one.
From here, are there more innings and I’ve heard mention of a Forever Inning and/or Program?
There will be a 10th innings starting next Friday (from memory).
It could be a normal innings or they could make it the forever innings.
Do I hold on to them and just go ahead business as usual, sell them for other players I like, or do I go completely Animal House and make a really futile and stupid gesture and try to get The Babe?
Flip some cards, mate, and you'll have all the cards and stubs you need.
Happy to show you how if it's not something you're familiar with.
They switched it after release. The first drop had choice pack 3 as repeatable in the description. Now the repeatable tag is gone.
Oh, that sucks for those who want/need to grind out those packs.
Thanks for confirming, I thought it odd because Dolenz is usually spot on.
Thanks for posting your thoughts, my man.
I know there are people here who don't like posts like these (or more explicit farewell posts) or treat them sarcastically, but i think we all love this game and, as melodramatic as it may sound, it hurts us when our experience is bad or we no longer feel enjoyment or the drive to play.
I hope you find your love of the game again (or via a different game).
We're adding the Now & Later Beltran card to the shop for free to help folks out here, so be on the lookout for it.
Good work, Joe.
I'm sure all those who need him will appreciate it.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Curious to see if anyones plans have changed (for better or worse) now we know details of L&F Collection.
@Jeff7407_PSN Really?
If one wants to be pedantic, every card is technically a 'flashback'.
Oh, that's rough.
I hope they drop him for those in your situation in the 10th innings program.
In the past they've been pretty good with fixing oversights like this.
What do you suggest? I think they have done a great job of balancing being a for profit organization with making things obtainable for free as well.
That's a different argument.
I largely agree with you, they are by far the best live service game in terms of finding this balance.
My point was merely that assuming that because it's not a problem for me (or others) means it's not a problem for anyone is rather myopic.
I'm not saying SDS need to absolve the problem, just that it exists.
So, lets stop pretending its hard to do this game No Money Spent. Every dedicated Show player I know who's at least decent is sitting on 1.5mil stubs, and theres really nothing to spend on. The collection is done immediately.
Whilst you and i are in this place, there are plenty who are "dedicated and decent" who aren't because everyone plays the game differently.
Some people don't have the time, some think "flipping" is tedious and just want to play ball rather than cosplay as a stockbroker, others simply don't understand the market, there's even some who simply play how they enjoy rather than grinding everything.
It's very easy to just assume that because it's not an issue for you, that's it's not an issue, period, but that's really short sighted and sophomoric thinking.
What an absolute dud of a drop - bare minimum, no frills, nothing to it.
Absolutely, dude.
I know many of us are jaded and we shouldn't have any expectations left for this game this year, but truly, this is it?
Would it have killed them to make Elly De La Cruz the collection reward for Finest and give us a legitimate L&F collection reward?
You know, an actual legend or an actual flashback? Instead they've given us a 2026 Finest card......