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@PolKrout_XBL

Calm down my man, it’s an easy fix and could be worth millions to you. Go to each player and work out a contract that gives you the rights to use their likeness and then sell all of those contracts to SDS. You’d be a millionaire in no time!!!

Seriously though, this has been discussed hundred of times. Face scans require each player to sign off on and many may not do it for $0. Most of the newer players have NIL contracts from college and may not be able to end those quite yet or possibly have a conflict with another company using the likeness. It’s not as simple as just scanning faces.

Don’t buy into the false notion that it’s included in the MLBPA agreement, it’s not and considered completely separate from anything under that blanket contract. Players want to be paid and can leverage their likeness for more money than SDS can afford.

@bostondirtdog21_PSN

Yeah, it was MLB 18 and it was horrific and almost ruined the franchise

First, let’s clear up some misnomers:
• RNG = The dice roll that happens in every simulation sports game. Even if you and your opponent both make “perfect” swings, hidden probability tables determine if it’s a hit or an out.
• DDA/DDS = A separate mechanic that adjusts difficulty mid-game or between games to keep outcomes closer. This can mean making the winning player’s outcomes slightly worse or giving the losing player small boosts.
• You can have RNG without DDA, but if DDA exists, it uses RNG as its lever.

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Why things can feel “over the top” sometimes:
• Baseball is already a high-variance sport — in real life, the best hitters fail 70%+ of the time.
• This natural variance means SDS wouldn’t need huge boosts or nerfs to create the feeling of momentum swings — small changes can flip games.
• Online lag and PCI/timing interpretation can compound this, making any DDA effect (real or perceived) feel more extreme.

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The combo effect:
RNG absolutely exists — SDS has said so repeatedly. If DDA also exists (and I believe it does — EA has confirmed using it in their sports games, and it’s not inherently bad), then some players can get caught in both:
• You’re a good player with consistent inputs…
• You hit a bad RNG streak (lineouts, perfect swings that die at the wall)…
• And, if DDA is active, you might also be on the “handicap” side due to a win streak or skill gap vs. opponent.

When RNG variance and DDA bias stack, it can feel like you’ve been nerfed — even if your skill hasn’t changed.

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If SDS uses DDA, it could be for:
• Player retention — Keep weaker players from rage-quitting forever.
• Matchmaking stability — Avoid constant mercy-rule blowouts that thin the online pool.
• Long-term engagement — Close games are more memorable and keep people coming back.

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My view:
DDA isn’t necessarily bad if it’s subtle and still lets the better player win. I think SDS uses it, but doesn’t always rein it in, especially during extended bad RNG streaks. That’s where frustration builds.

There’s not enough hard evidence to prove or disprove either side completely, so while people may disagree on whether DDA exists online, no one should deny that players sometimes have valid reasons to feel frustrated

@RealMessiah_XBL

I’d love to play the REAL live lineup for teams. Last I checked, Phillies don’t sit Schwarber to have Sosa batting lead off as the DH, or the dodgers sitting Ohtani every game

I just don’t like the idea of giving a bunch of player 99s just because they got traded. Some are deserving (Duran, Naylor, Suarez) while others shouldn’t be given a diamond just because they happened to be traded. Oh well, it’s all make believe anyway

@Dolenz_PSN

I would keep an eye on the usage and if there’s enough people hitting the app, instead of subscription, look at affiliate marketing or ads (within reason, no one wants to have to watch ads every 30 secs). There are tons of companies that will pay you a very small fee just for clicks, it adds up and could be a nice way to add a little $ for fun things.

@Dolenz_PSN

Assumptions, they are most likely assuming you’ll turn it into a subscription app and they don’t want to seem like they’re promoting something they don’t control.

@Squid_Adams_MLBTS

I reached out before and my offer still stands, you seem to need a friendly avenue to vent, I’m all ears in DM.

The reason your last thread got shut down is most likely going to be the same reason this one gets shut down. SDS doesn’t like personal attacks, the listing of people’s profile records is borderline stalkerish and bullying. The records are widely known to be inaccurate, my profile shows no online ranked record, I can assure you, I’ve played online.

Learn to accept a common phrase, even if it’s not said out loud, “agree to disagree” and move on. This isn’t a contest, no one’s winning or losing. The forum is a nice way to vent, share some ideas, gain some insight, and play the game however you want, you are NOT going to gain any friends with the current approach.

Again, my offer still available and I wish you nothing but peace in your life, you aren’t getting it here currently.

In their X post:

Find a Legend Pre-order Choice Pack in the reward path.

@The_Joneser_PSN said in Bryce Harper:

@yankblan_PSN, first, let's hope it doesn't come to that. It likely could, and that would be terrible for everyone... and though I doubt your ex-MLB barnstorming scenario would happen, sure, I'd pay for that for a bit, but that's not something sustainable or desirable for the players... $50 for all access takes 520,000 subscribers to pay Bryce Harper his current wage. Based on his recent behavior, I don't think he'd be too happy about taking less.

You're right that it's incredibly tough to buy a team in the first place…

I intentionally cutoff the full quote so this doesn’t get way too long to read

The Numbers Don’t Lie
• MLB posted $12.1 billion in revenue in 2024, up 10% from 2023. Player salaries have barely kept pace.
• Revenue sharing already sends ~$110M+ per team from pooled local revenue. That’s not “no support” for smaller markets.
• The Tigers were not drowning. Forbes showed a $29M loss in 2022, then a $17M profit in 2023 with $306M in revenue — reflecting a rebound, not a revenue crisis

No Cap Required—Revenue Sharing Already Exists
• MLB already forces redistribution. If a cap would suddenly inspire teams to spend, why hasn’t that happened with guaranteed revenue sharing?
• Detroit’s issues weren’t about paying players— it was about poor ownership decisions. The moment they started competing again, revenue followed. The return to black shows the safety net exists.

Rich Owners Still Reap the Rewards
• The Dodgers and Yankees pull in $200M+ annually from RSN deals. Even after sharing, they can bankroll other teams’ entire payrolls.
• Meanwhile, team values are skyrocketing—many franchises are worth $1–5 billion. This isn’t about operating profit. It’s about building assets. These franchises appreciate in value year after year—like CNBC’s 2024 numbers pegging franchise values in the $1‑5 billion range. They’re not playing for operating profit—they’re building sizable assets. Any “loss” is used as a tax loophole in their overall business ventures.

Cap Would Cement Owner Control—Not Fix Spending
• A cap limits what players can earn. If Detroit only wants to spend $90M, they’ll keep doing that whether the Dodgers are capped or not.
• Worse, a cap gives big-market teams a ceiling they’d never approach, while still allowing them to outspend via signing bonuses and perks.
• If we want parity, start with a hard floor, not a ceiling that protects billionaires from their own bad decisions.

This boils down to one point really, and this is what is pissing off the players, issue remains no enforcement of minimum spend. Owners should be forced to invest, not shielded by a cap.

Add in, there is a huge trap in all of this that needs to be determined (and would probably be the death of the negotiations) - current contracts are all fully guaranteed and absolutely CANNOT be cancelled - federal law in regards to a CBA.

@Dolenz_PSN said in No "teasers" for the collection today?:

@Teak2112_MLBTS said in No "teasers" for the collection today?:

So weird to have a legends and flashbacks collection drop on the HoF day....for a guy that isnt remotely a HoF guy.

I dont understand why they waited to drop all this AFTER the weekend was basically over. Waiting until the ceremony is pointless

Think there may be a legal reason or a stipulation by MLB?

Can they have a HOF card in game before the players are inducted? Maybe SDS can not release them before the ceremony because MLB feared them leaking the HOF Plaque ahead of the ceremony and the reveal.

This is right on the nose!!

I’m not awesome but some things I’ve done to help:

1 - anchor the PCI at middle in, everyone likes pitching lefty on lefty on the inside, this gives you a quicker reaction.

2 - hunt for inside pitches until 2 strikes, use ambush if that helps. Ignore everything else until you get really good at sniping those inside pitches. Once there’s two strikes, tendency is to throw pitches away to get you to chase outside. It’ll take some practice and time, but you’ll eventually start seeing those and layoff.

3 - Custom practice, start with bronze pitchers and work your way up to diamond and especially pitchers like Sale and Hader who have killer wipeout sliders.

As always, patience is the key, hunt for the spot you want until 2 strikes. You’ll strikeout a lot initially but eventually you’ll start to dial in.

@dmc04005_PSN said in Finally have Stubs:

Chip away at LS. Most expensive to least expensive. Sell everything you earn this weekend and buy it back cheaper

Absolutely this!! Only mistake I made was not going expensive first, unfortunately for me at that time, prices kept going up for Judge and Ohtani. If they’ve finally reversed and started trending down, then maybe go backwards and cheapest first. Either way, focus everything on LS, Beltran is a beast and isn’t leaving anyone’s lineup once they have him.

@Squid_Adams_PSN

This all reminds me of a video I’ve seen on socials, I’m sure many have seen it as well. An old woman keeps going to her neighbors house complaining that his backyard light is shining in her house and it’s annoying. He went to her house to see what the problem is and nothing there, but yet, she keeps coming over to complain. Finally the neighbor realizes that there’s something else to this, so he comes up with a plan. He told her he felt that she must be lonely and that he’d be more than happy to have morning coffee with her and listen to her talk about whatever she wants. Guess what, complaints stopped and he felt good about helping an older neighbor.

You remind me of the neighbor complaining over nothing. If you’re lonely and need someone to vent to, please feel free to DM me, I’ll listen, I’ll offer advice (if you want), but mostly I’ll just listen and give you an avenue to vent so you aren’t getting yourself all worked up and combative. If I’m way off, tell me to go pound sand, just trying to offer a different avenue for you, since clearly this options isn’t working out. I’m here for you bud!!

@datnickdogg351_PSN

Small point, you can use both Schwarber cards in the collection for Judge. Most may not care, but that’s one less card you need to buy for the collection.

@LuvMyXBOX_XBL

Yes it’s better, no you don’t need to MS, unless you want an easier path to the 99 and also an easy path to the ASG collection.

The program gives you 50 out of the 75 for collecting the MS Schwarber.

You also can collect both cards in the ASG collection to get to Judge easier without spending.

Other than those reasons, you don’t need the MS version.

There’s a new AS program that nets you a bunch of standard packs, a summer deluxe, and Tucker card. The conquest has one AS pack and nothing has any HRD packs.

Not sure what’s hidden in that map though.

Edit - right now it’s (WIP) - work in progress, so maybe it changes later. It’s listed at the bottom of the current programs

@Dolenz_PSN

You and me both, can’t stand him!!

Makes up for his abysmal performance in the HRD last appearance in 2022

@MRAD2010_XBL

All moot now!!