I haven't reached 600, so I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that pack doesn't guarantee a choice of Robert.
Pretty sure it's the same as the normal prospect packs where you have a 1:10 chance at the high tier round.
I haven't reached 600, so I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that pack doesn't guarantee a choice of Robert.
Pretty sure it's the same as the normal prospect packs where you have a 1:10 chance at the high tier round.
He was great for me to start. One of the first I went for. He was hitting like .360 for me in ranked until I hit 700 rating and went up to HoF difficulty. Ever since I've been on HoF I have struggled heavily to hit with him. His average is down around .250 now.
However, nobody plays defense in CF like he does, so I keep him in. Not even Mickey plays like he does
I've seen two YouTubers make videos on getting the second inning voucher before the program starts. When those type of videos come out they typically alter the market.
I can't stop a nosebleed with any relievers.
I completed the Cardinals collection as well as the Athletics collection today to pick up some new relievers to try and fix the problem. Nope.
First game of the night I'm up 8-1, Snell gives up a 2 run HR at like 90 pitches, so I go to the pen. Immediately give up 5 runs to the next 5 batters to make it a tie game.
I have had this issue all year. Unless I use a starter out of the pen, it doesn't matter who I put out there or who is at the plate, my relievers can't get an out.
Can you please use at least a few punctuation marks next time? My brain hurts.
I complete the collect 30 for the teams when I get all of the cards, but hold off on locking in golds and diamonds until I complete a division. That way I can liquidate the diamonds if I need to because a specific card was released that I want.
In terms of collection order, I go by A) which ones I want to do, B) which divisions I'm closest, or C) which diamonds I pull or get from rewards.
Let me start by saying I do not frequent these forums, at least not in quite some time. So if I'm being redundant or anything else, know that I have no idea what everyone has been talking about for the last month and a half.
I have been an avid DD player since MLB 17, and with that I have experience enough to compare the last few iterations. With that said, this year's game has been the most frustrating to me by far of any game. I am unsure if my skill has regressed in comparison to the other players and adaptations within the game, or if it's actually the way the gameplay works. Either way, here are my thoughts on each aspect of the game.
Pitching wise, I've always been hit or miss. I have not tried out pinpoint extensively, I still use pure analog (or whatever it is called), so I cannot really speak on pitching.
Base running wise, this year's inputs seem sometimes to be delayed or at least sometimes funky/glitchy. I find myself sending runners, to later see that they did not advance. I am not necessarily saying this is some incredible issue, because it could just me being bad with my timing. However, it is different from how successful (or not) I've been in previous years, so I figured it worth noting.
Hitting. Hitting. Hitting.
What can I say about hitting this year, other than I suck? I don't square the ball up nearly as often as I have in previous years. I have no idea what changes were made to pitch speeds/movement or any codes within the mechanics, but I am significantly worse than any other year. Not only am I worse at putting PCI to ball, but it seems as if the feedback this year is either wrong, or they messed with something to make outcomes less input based. I have had pitches where the PCI barely touched the ball for a 500 foot HR on an early swing. I've had [censored] near perfect PCI placements with "good" swing timing result in catcher popups (the most recent being with LS Acuna vs a lefty). I have no idea what I'm doing at the plate most times, and it doesn't really seem to make a difference which cards I use. Good inputs with elite cards result the same weak flyouts I get with bad swings with every card.
I don't know if I'm in the majority or the minority, but I suck at hitting this year. With all of that being said, I still enjoy the grind and will still continue to play, I just felt like writing my thoughts down somewhere. Feel free to let me know your thoughts, especially if I'm the only one and I just suck.
Note: I am typically a 800 rating range player. Not good enough to make WS easily, but good enough to make it if I have the time/energy to play enough games.
This year, I can't make it out of the 700s. Like I said, not sure of any game changes or if pitch speeds changed at the hall of Fame level, but I have struggled significantly since hitting 700 rating.
Ok Ramone
I do not have CarGo so I cannot speak on him. I do have Eddie though and I can say he is fantastic, vs both sides too. Defense is serviceable, although not the greatest
Cutters have always felt significantly slower regardless of mph. Almost as if it's a slider
I'd like to know what you think is so bad about this?
Do they sell out fast? Yes
Does the market go nuts when a pack drops? Yes
Is there any game content? No
But the market craziness and adrenaline rush in trying to snag a steal is still new and fun. I don't hate it.
Only ever seen one diamond post game through last 3 years. Did not get the Freddie that showed up
That's why instead of buying the packs, you buy the cards that tank. Snagged Yelich for 35k when he was going for 50k all week
@Ch-76-1908 said in You can't argue that RNG doesn't affect games (Pt 1 - The Premise):
Who ever said there wasn't a factor of RNG in the game? Nothing is unaffected by RNG on some level.
You completely missed the point.
I went power at 89 overall. With gold equipment he is at 95 power and about 85 contact vs both (not sure of exact #s but it's close). Gold Fielding, so somewhere in the 80s with 90 something Arm strength and 49 speed. I'm happy with how he plays.
Honestly, I think picking a good swing that you are good with is more important than the stats.
I've always wondered how they come up with some ratings. Flaherty is great, but I think there are others that deserve a diamond rating more than he does, like Juan Soto (completely unbiased).
He mashed for me in showdown and I'm 0/22 with him to start. I think my problem is I expect him to hit a HR every at bat like he did in showdown and I get excited instead of being patient and waiting for a good pitch.
I don't typically post on these forums, but I have frequently visited them to see what everyone is saying and thinking about the game. Something everyone has always talked about was cheesers, but I had never experienced it terribly until today.
I've played religiously since '17, and I've always seen people bunt dance, but only a few times in a game. This morning I faced the largest bunt dancer I've ever faced. Every single pitch. Sometimes multiple times. And to add, he was consistently holding down R2 before every pitch. That was the most annoying thing. Not being able to pitch right away extended that game far longer than I wanted to be in it.
Just thought I'd share my first true experience with a god awful cheesing opponent. I apologize if reading this was a waste of your time.
I could be in the middle of the biggest snooze fest of a ranked game ever. As soon as the first reliever is brought in, it becomes a homerun derby instantly. What the heck is the problem with relievers this year or am I the only one facing this problem?
Barry Bonds x100