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@Kels1919_PSN said in CPU offense dead:

@sullivanspring_MLBTS

The thing is that GOAT difficulty was actually awesome a few months back. I had a franchise going where my team ERA was almost 5! Now I’m at 2 consistently. The CPU no longer punish mistake pitches and lost their ability to hit home runs. My assumption is there is a bug that GOAT pitching difficultly isn’t actually working as intended

It's always been that way for me since they introduced balls curving foul. SXThomas35 had it right. The problem is the developers didn't add offense elsewhere to compensate for the hits they removed from the game by having those balls curve foul. I just accept that's how it is and plan accordingly.

I use manage mode which is CPU vs CPU and lack of runs is an issue and has been since they introduced balls hit down the line curving foul several years ago. That took a lot of offense out of the game. What's interesting is the company hired a guy a couple years ago who was supposed to be a sliders guru.

@sxthomas35_XBL said in CPU offense dead:

First off, why is everyone I hit, CPU hits it’s ALWAYS A FOUL BALL 9/10 it’s a foul and it’s kinda annoying. Second, when managing my roster for Franchise, CPU ALWAYS HAS TO CHANGE IT so they add, remove players so you can’t even manage your team it’s annoying asl. Overall it’s OK I got mine for $44 DONT buy it FOR 70.

I use manage mode which is CPU vs CPU and lack of runs is an issue and has been since they introduced balls hit down the line curving foul several years ago. That took a lot of offense out of the game because those plate appearances change from a hit down the line into an out.

That was done on a request from the "community". I just realize that's how the game is programmed and adjust my roster according. Lots of speed in the lineup and small ball.

I understand your idea but this game exists with the approval of MLB. Unlikely the teams would endorse that idea.

I don't play spring training games. I sim to a date after the last spring training game. Then I go to the regular season.

As you can see on this video dated April 12 2027 not one player on my team has + for any category. Every player is either regressing or neutral. Most notable is my 2B prospect Christopher Pesky who is shown at the end of the video. He is batting .358 and regressing in 10 different categories. How do I sustain a franchise with this level of regression? Skenes is already -1 stamina and now since beginning the franchise he is -4 stamina.

This is on April 12. The season just started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPTU7kxgoro

@Vadrel_XBL said in Franchise training/player development.:

Thoughts on Improving Player Training & Development in Franchise Mode
I’ve been reflecting on how training and development in franchise mode could be improved. This area has felt underdeveloped for quite some time, and I’d like to share what I believe is broken and offer ideas for enhancement.
What’s Broken:

1. Training Results: Progress is either extremely slow or nonexistent.
2. Coaching Impact: Staff attributes don’t seem to meaningfully affect player development.
3. Player Quirks: Quirks lack noticeable influence on performance or growth.

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Ideas for Improvement:
Coaching System Enhancements

1. Visible Impact: Coaching attributes should clearly show how they affect both team and individual player development.
2. Relevant Attributes: Replace outdated skills like drag bunting with more impactful ones—e.g., power hitting, contact, discipline, plate vision, fielding, speed, and base stealing.
3. Coaching Styles: Introduce leadership traits—e.g., player-focused (morale), authoritarian (fundamentals), or strategist (analytics).
4. Real-Life Coaches: Add more recognizable, real-world coaching options.
5. Morale System: Reintroduce team and player morale, allowing it to influence attributes.
   Player Development Features 6. Quirk Evolution: Allow players to earn new quirks based on attribute milestones. Quirks should visibly affect performance. Examples:
   • Framing (catchers): Boost strikeouts, reduce walks/hits.
   • Laser Focus (batters): Improve contact, power, and plate discipline.
   • Rocket Arm (fielders): Enhance throwing range and accuracy.
   • Light on Their Feet (runners): Increase steal success.
   • Cat-like Reflexes (fielders): Improve reaction time.
   • Elder Statesman (veterans): Boost younger players’ discipline, vision, etc.
6. Pitcher Development:
   • Allow pitchers to learn up to 6 pitch types.
   • Introduce more switch pitchers or the ability to develop them.
7. Potential System:
   • Use potential grades as attribute multipliers:
   • A = ×4, B = ×3, C = ×2, D = ×1, F = ×0
8. Attribute Updates:
   • Update player attributes biweekly for more dynamic progression.
9. Equipment Boosts:
   • Like in RTTS, allow equipment to enhance attributes in franchise mode.
10. Coaching Progression:
    • Coaches should improve when the team performs well and regress when it doesn’t.

I'm not sure what training does but it might help progression. Regarding quirks I'm not either but I think it is a reflection of that player's best attributes.

Regarding coaches I am sure what they do. The cumulative effect of all coach attributes applies directly to the players. This video at 0:05 McCarthy's player card shows 96 speed. At 1:04 you see his speed on the diamond overlay is 98. That's because my coaches have a cumulative speed of +2. That's all 6 coaches combined.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTF36wSPFKg

@VF1S_Rick_Hunter_PSN said in Question about submitting feedback to the developers:

The only thing I discovered is that more often, but not always, CF and pull side OF will play slightly deeper, even when supposedly playing straight up when the batter is a pure pull hitter. I don’t think you can see this from game mode, as I had to go back to the player card edit to see each hitter’s tendencies. I’m guessing that there are certain attributes that the pitchers has that are affecting it to.

If you play in manage mode on press box view you will see it with players who have good power from one side of the plate and poor power from the other side and I showed in my videos. My question to the developers is why?

I've been playing the game exclusively in franchise for many years. I have training on manual but I honestly haven't figured out what it does.

@VF1S_Rick_Hunter_PSN said in Question about submitting feedback to the developers:

Good job picking up on this. Defensive position usually based on game situation, however I have seen infield NORMAL when it should have been IN with runner on 3B and less than 2 outs. I’ll keep eye on this as I play my next game. As for a response from SDS, this probably falls into the “figure it out yourself” category, just as they don’t provide us the exact specifics on how the attributes factor into RNG to determine outcome of each pitch/AB. I’ve alerted SDS to 3 issues with 24 and 25 these last two years, received a response and all 3 fixed in version updates.

But Paredes and Raley are on my team. The depth is always the same for both sides of the plate despite the handedness disparity. SDS developers are the only people who can look at the code and explain it. It appears to me the AI adds handedness power and divides by 2. I don't know why they would program the game that way only for outfield depth. It could be that's the calculation for batters as well.

Bear in mind I use manage mode. I have no idea if this happens to those who use the sticks.

Here is what I posted and I'm not trying to be argumentative. Just trying to figure this out...

'm curious as to why this is happening. These videos are franchise manage mode - default sliders - defense all auto.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlonWLa02vo

In the first video Noda is 55 PWR R but the defense is deep. He is 85 PWR L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MehOr5z8i-A

In the second video Paredes is PWR L 66 and the outfield is deep. He is 82 PWR R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqC8kxR_0E8

In the third video Raley is 81 PWR R and the outfield depth is normal. He is 54 PWR L.

It appears when calculating outfield depth the teams including my user controlled team are adding the handedness numbers together and dividing by 2 to determine depth. That's not a big deal but what I'm wondering is whether the number the defense is seeing is an accurate reflection of the batter's attributes. For example is Raley's actual PWR R 67.5 instead of 81 with 67 being the sum of 81 + 54 ÷ 2.

This would be valuable to know regarding roster construction and lineup.

Thank you.

...The depth is always like that for these players for both handedness. Never changes. My question is whether the outfield depth is accurate or is the player card accurate. Valuable information to have when assembling a roster and making out a lineup.

I suspect the fact that I used press box view and can see the outfielders prior to every pitch is why I see this and others who use the pitcher and batter views do not.

@Red_Ted_is_back_PSN said in Question about submitting feedback to the developers:

@sullivanspring_MLBTS I had some success years ago asking individual devs questions on twitter. But then again, others haven't... it probably came down to a difference in our approaches

I don't have a twitter account. Interesting that they answer questions there but not on the official forum.

@SaveFarris_PSN said in Question about submitting feedback to the developers:

You could take one hostage, tie them to a chair, and force them to watch your videos.

I do not recommend this.

At this point in the cycle, they're not fixing anything (unless something truly breaks and results in the Blue Screen of Death.) They're deep into MLB26 Development. And in that case, they're not going to say anything now anyway because they don't want to spoil any reveals.

I'm not expecting them to fix anything. Just asking a question. Seems like they could take a couple minutes to explain why this is happening.

I recently submitted a question in the "submit feedback" and asked a question with videos supporting my question. In return I got an AI generated reply.

Is there a way to get an answer from the developers?

Regarding trades I have strict self imposed restrictions.

@Hannah_savage112_PSN said in Free Agency:

I personally have liked the new free agent period in MLB The Show 25. Although, there are a few parts I would change about it.

1.) Player, Team & Mutual options
I miss being able to offer players contracts with these options. I liked doing it specifically for stars, in which if they do not preform well the first 2-3 years, I can decline or the player and I could mutually part ways with the options.

2.) Payout structures
I liked the idea of having front loaded and back loaded structures. This was fun for me with players developing still, and prospects as well. It kind of tags along with my options thing, because I could have a player making x amount this year, and have y amount for his contract option.

3.) Realistic motivations
I think seeing these great players like Kyle Tucker in FA going to the White Sox, the Athletics, etc. is super unrealistic. I think players should have motivations like is this a winning team, where they are from, who they get to play with (relationships), coach’s, favorite team growing up, etc.

I disagree with #3. Most players go wherever they can get the most cash.

1. Y2y saves.
2. Y2y saves.
3. Y2y saves.
4. Y2Y saves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf1AjIY7P2A

My team is the Farmers.

Stadium is not in the vault in its current form because despite repeated attempts I can't get it to upload.

@fubar2k7_PSN said in The AI is after me:

@sullivanspring_MLBTS Injuries are whack. Remember my Ohtani injury bug. I just had him take a liner off the face and he kept pitching like nothing happened. I guess he only gets hurt when he’s on the bench and not involved in the play at all.

I was doing fine with an occasional injury here and there but that was over the top. The only question is since I play every game and sim nothing do the CPU teams have this many injuries since their games are all sim unless they happen to be playing me. Are game a sim injuries the same?

Bumping my own thread - sorry - next game prior to the game my first baseman Guerrero Jr gets injured. I'm wondering if there was a bump to injuries in a recent patch. This is weird. In addition to scouts and coaches maybe we should have a nurse.

I'm playing a 3 games series in Milwaukee. They are in first place. I'm one game back. Manage mode.

First game my setup man gets injured in the eigth inning. Out for two - three weeks. One run lead closer gets injured in ninth inning. Also out for two -three weeks. A middle reliever gives up walk off home run.

First inning of the next game Arraez - my #2 hitter vs lhp and rhp - broken wrist sliding foot first into a base. Out for two to three months.

I've never seen three injuries in three consecutive innings. Good news is I'm in the first week of July so setup and closer might be back after the all star break.