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@Zshakeswitch said in Still no explanation why sets/seasons were ever added:

@TheHungryHole said in Still no explanation why sets/seasons were ever added:

@genopolanco said in Still no explanation why sets/seasons were ever added:

Who made this decision and why?

You can’t tell me it creates lineup diversity because if anything it makes it significantly worse. Pigeon-holing what players you can use is never going to create diversity.

I wish there was more backlash. I know there is a lot of people unhappy with seasons returning, but this is should be unacceptable for anyone. All this does is gives them less excuses as to why they pump out 8 versions of the same card.

How many times last year did you see players get a 95, then the next season a 91, then season 3 is a 94, season 4 is a 97 but somehow a significantly worse version, and so on? If there wasn’t seasons, we all would’ve just had the 95 and there would be no reason for them to release the lower versions.

This is one of the laziest things I’ve seen any sports game do with their ultimate team mode. They added seasons so they can just drop content without putting any thought into it. Have fun collecting your 8th Larry Walker in September.

Does anyone actually have a solid reason why this is a good thing for this game? I don’t care about if you think it’s ok, I want to know why it is better for DD to have this structure than not.

mate of course many of us agree with you on this - the best thing you can do is vote with your wallet - don't give them a dime - trust me with the current state of this game - you aren't missing out on anything if you keep playing older versions of it

Yes, this is the answer, vote out seasons with your dollars, as in don't buy then version. I'm not buying this years version, seasons and taking away the ability to sell WS and BR rewards was the line in the sand for me. And I've been a loyal customer since 2008.

same boat my friend - have a great weekend

@Easy_Duhz_It_ said in Ideas from an MLB The Show original.:

@fubar2k7 Can we stop with that [censored] "Player X has been dead for 50 years so its not realistic to have him in the game". I get it...the word "realism" is used and someone in the forums or social media has to make the same tired point.

This is a fantasy BASEBALL game mode.... not a monster movie. Thats the big difference here. Babe Ruth played baseball. I've never seen Mothra sitting on the left field wall.

lol absolutely mate

that one guy keeps going on and on about "using old names" as if they never played in the sport

@SuntLacrimae50 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@fubar2k7 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@SuntLacrimae50 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@fubar2k7 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@SuntLacrimae50 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

It's not "women's fault" that this feature is here -- SDS is using an easy-to-include, labor-unintensive, DEI-friendly initiative to try and distract us from the reality that they're not really making substantive changes at all.

The past few years they've focused on getting on all platforms. $$$$ Now that they are, the excuse is, "Our base is ps4, sorry current gen. Deal with it."

Meanwhile, NBA2K, with all its flaws, has a current-gen AND a last-gen version.

Pathetic.

I’ve played the PS4 one and besides the obvious of the fluttering birds in the outfield. The game doesn’t play the same. So I’m gonna say there very well may be 2 versions now.

Not even close. Stadium creator is not on ps4, and the game is smoother -- but it's basically the same thing with a shinier coat of paint. 2K has much more differentiation.

I said they’re probably not the same because they don’t play the same. You mentioned a feature not in the PS4 and said it’s the same but with a shinier coat of paint. You just mentioned another feature one game has the other doesn’t. That is an entire feature not a shiny coat of paint.

I see you're point-fighting. Fine. I'll concede the stadium creator, but parry with the real meat of the argument -- the CORE GAME hasn't been upgraded in a meaningful way, meaning engine, graphics, mechanics, etc. It might play at more fps and run more smoothly and look slightly better, but that's about it (minus the SC, of course). That's not a generational shift, and we (ps5/series x) should not be pleased with it.

It's far from being "a new game."

that's exactly what i am saying to these guys too - of course there is absolutely no problem with women in the game - we live in 2024 - the issue is that these "moments" in game are just small cut scene work with 0 improvements to graphics even though we have ps5 for years now - its tons of things like this which is what proves that there hasn't been any real work done to improve the game - just stories, moments, video scenes, nonsense

@fellspointguy said in What is the first 5 things you will do when the game drops?:

For me:

1.) Take a look at the teams to see which teams only have golds or lower.
2.) Rip all of the pre-order packs to see if I get lucky and pick gold players from the free packs that correspond to a team with only golds or lower.
3.) Put my best lineup together and get working on the Conquest map. I like knocking that thing out early before the other game modes start bogging me down.
4.) Negro Leagues Storylines
5.) Derek Jeter Storyline

1. not buy
2. check the forum
3. read how everyone is feeling on it
4. go about my day
5. be happy i didn't waste my time or money on the new game

@fubar2k7 said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@TheHungryHole said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

@GoozeFn said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

I don’t have a problem with it either, but I don’t care about this change at all. It’s not something I’m going to play. So far there are less improvements than most years. Just more woke features. Are we actually going to get improvements to the mode?

exactly mate - there is 0 improvements here just woke issue nonsense to appease all corners

Why does it matter anyways? It’s just for RTTS and like a tiny fraction that’ll use a low rated player in DD. So what if female players won’t play in the a game anytime soon. Neither will you and last I checked Babe Ruth isn’t stepping on the field in 2024 either.

oh it absolutely does not matter - i was replying to the other guy who i agree with - this game is in the toilet - horrible graphics, tons of issues not being addressed - no one cares or has asked for half of these moments being masked as new gameplay experiences

@GoozeFn said in New Blog Post: MLB THE SHOW 24 UNVEILS ROAD TO THE SHOW: WOMEN PAVE THEIR WAY:

I don’t have a problem with it either, but I don’t care about this change at all. It’s not something I’m going to play. So far there are less improvements than most years. Just more woke features. Are we actually going to get improvements to the mode?

exactly mate - there is 0 improvements here just woke issue nonsense to appease all corners

@fellspointguy said in Still no explanation why sets/seasons were ever added:

It seems that many online sports game developers follow the same MO. They may do it a bit differently, but sets/seasons don't provide some amazing level of lineup diversity. The best cards will be used in any season/mode. What it does do is let the game developer increase the number of micro-transactions and in 2024 between seasons and fewer top-level cards on release, it will make the core cards much more valuable and cause more people to strive to finish the collection earlier IMO. If I were a game development company I would want to make as much money early in the game cycle as possible. I think this is the world we live in these days.

absolutely you are correct in what you say - even though it is the world we live in with Battle Pass access etc. - it doesn't mean that we should ever tolerate it or think its good practice - the easiest thing is to simply not buy - the world moves on, you can do more with your finite amount of time on this planet

@genopolanco said in Still no explanation why sets/seasons were ever added:

Who made this decision and why?

You can’t tell me it creates lineup diversity because if anything it makes it significantly worse. Pigeon-holing what players you can use is never going to create diversity.

I wish there was more backlash. I know there is a lot of people unhappy with seasons returning, but this is should be unacceptable for anyone. All this does is gives them less excuses as to why they pump out 8 versions of the same card.

How many times last year did you see players get a 95, then the next season a 91, then season 3 is a 94, season 4 is a 97 but somehow a significantly worse version, and so on? If there wasn’t seasons, we all would’ve just had the 95 and there would be no reason for them to release the lower versions.

This is one of the laziest things I’ve seen any sports game do with their ultimate team mode. They added seasons so they can just drop content without putting any thought into it. Have fun collecting your 8th Larry Walker in September.

Does anyone actually have a solid reason why this is a good thing for this game? I don’t care about if you think it’s ok, I want to know why it is better for DD to have this structure than not.

mate of course many of us agree with you on this - the best thing you can do is vote with your wallet - don't give them a dime - trust me with the current state of this game - you aren't missing out on anything if you keep playing older versions of it

@arvcpa said in Want to give props to SDS for today’s blog:

@Tylerslikewhoa said in Want to give props to SDS for today’s blog:

Bought my 14 copies for friends and family like usual and am so hyped. Probably will buy a few more copies to bless my people.

I annually buy 20 copies and gift them to my local animal shelter.

lol

@fubar2k7 said in New features ?:

@TheHungryHole said in New features ?:

@SuntLacrimae50 said in New features ?:

1 more feature premiere with ratings reveal before the 3/14 DD one. So I assume franchise, RTTS news will be on 3/7. If there were any big reveals, they would have teased them by now...

i love how SDS only replies to things they can push and market - but for any genuine question from the community they go silent - just cheap salesman tactics so far on this grand unveiling

I’m gonna go on a limb and say they don’t even know they’re being replied too as in they have notifications off. They might even have some intern to come in and put that on there for them.

ahhhh smart bud that is fair i hear you - they should fire at least the role of 'community manager' - save some dough there - they can then allocate to graphic design improvements

@SuntLacrimae50 said in New features ?:

1 more feature premiere with ratings reveal before the 3/14 DD one. So I assume franchise, RTTS news will be on 3/7. If there were any big reveals, they would have teased them by now...

i love how SDS only replies to things they can push and market - but for any genuine question from the community they go silent - just cheap salesman tactics so far on this grand unveiling

@xElRojo44x said in Want to preorder…Wish they would announce sets decision:

@chucky97___
Exactly. Which is why I hate Sets and Seasons. I would rather not start a new game over every 3-4 months because of expiring cards. For example, in previous years, I would drop some $$$ at launch, then grind the rest of the way and progressively build my lineup. Now, by the time I get a good lineup, my cards that I spent hours grinding for, or paying $$$ for, are expired. Similiar to investing in a short term stock, having multiple game launches in a single year diminishes the value of your annual investment.

very well said mate

@X-FREEZE-OFF-X said in Whatever happened to just playing a game because you like that sport it's representing?:

Was Sets and Seasons awful? No really. Was it poorly planned?

The idea behind it was for people to not use the SAME cards all year long.

The MAIN problem was releasing all those 99s early.

Granted, by Season 3, cards you grinded for/with weren't, other than one WC spot, weren't 'usable' in online and some offline modes.

I put usable in quotes because you could still use them, outside of the WC spot, in some offline modes. You just wouldn't get program specific credit for those cards.

I think if they started out with Golds and a few low Diamonds, with Set 1 and gradually moved their way up Set afterwards; it would've worked better.

Alot of you are saying that you won't buy until you find out if they're bringing back Sets and Seasons.

Me personally; I'd like to see them bring it back. But tweak it the way I mentioned above.

On a different note; those of you who say they won't buy if they bring back Sets and Seasons, and will NOT buy the game, all I can say is that at least the forum won't be as toxic as it was this year.

on top of the sets this year - the graphics are just poor at this point - 2012 looked similar - we have had a ps5 for years now with 0 updates or attempts - that being said, there are some positives in this years game - it feels smoother with less laggy / less drop outs but on the whole - why would anyone want to buy the new game in its weak state?

are you really looking forward to buying it for the new storylines which are essentially moments masqueraded with cut video scenes?

@SakAttack87 said in *Jeter Storylines - New Legends Confirmed*:

Even if you aren't a fan of the Yanks, I think all three are just overall solid additions to DD.

Paul O'Neill is a lefty bat with pop and a cannon. Not a lot of speed, but he will have excellent contact/vision for sure. I can see him getting a gold card that becomes a BR favorite.

Andy Pettitte should translate well into the game as well since he was a primary cutter/sinker pitcher and the game could always use more quality lefty starters.

Bernie is my pick of the three as he was my favorite player growing up. He obviously didn't have an arm, but as a switch-hitting CF with good contact/power/fielding/speed he could end up making a lot of lineups especially if he has a good card released early on.

Again, I'm biased, but these should be exciting cards regardless of that.

andy pettitte was an INCREDIBLE pitcher - that is a great add to the 2024 game

@collin_sds said in Storylines: Derek Jeter:

you guys have really phoned it in this year

i can speak for a lot of us who have been playing this game since inception - that this year truly feels as though no one at SDS has listened to any of our comments about Sets / lack of update to graphics / tons and tons of issues

@Blind_Bleeder said in Can you take the wildcard off?:

Have the game generate a lineup for you and that will deactivate the wildcard. You can then build the lineup you want.

thanks so much mate - i had no idea how to get rid of this stupid wildcard situation - it was making me livid as i thought we could use all cards - i played a couple games in RS yesterday for the first time since the summer

@darkblue1876 said in Please don't bring back Sets in MLB 24:

Sadly, SDS only cares about money. Your game experience is of no concern to them. As evidence, look at the half complete game with massive bugs that never got fixed. I understand that businesses exist to make money, but when a company only sees their customers as chumps to be exploited that's a bad thing.

their whole team is absolute garbage my brother - i hear you completely - 2024 first time in almost 10 years i am not buying - feels great to not waste my life on a buggy mediocre game at this point - i wish for all that enjoy it to have a great time but huge pass for me this year