MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

[Cubfan]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

I messed around with DD when it was first introduced but it's not my thing.

[Lisac]

Sounds like its time to get rid of this feature and open up some space and finally give us Created A Stadium

[agentlaw13]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

I try it out every year but only play offline. I usually lose interest quickly bc of the random players and the tedious task of training them.

Definitely gonna give it a shot this year. Think they are taking a step in the right direction by making it MLB players only

One improvement that I would like to see would be a less time consuming logo editor. I suck at it, so if it was simplified a bit that would be a plus.

[Shakedowncapo]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

Sounds like its time to get rid of this feature and open up some space and finally give us Created A Stadium

Get rid of a feature that could bring more money into their studio?! No reason they should have to do that if they keep building on it like FIFA and NBA2k.

[seanjeezy]

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Get rid of a feature that could bring more money into their studio?! No reason they should have to do that if they keep building on it like FIFA and NBA2k.

What MLB The Show's "Diamond Dynasty" Is, and Why It Isn't Another Ultimate Team

[Shakedowncapo]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

What MLB The Show's "Diamond Dynasty" Is, and Why It Isn't Another Ultimate Team

That link is 3 years old and that version of DD did not work for them. They're now conforming to the ultimate team style that you see in FIFA and NBA2k, just with a small twist(the one created player). Its the perfect move going forward, as leaving money on the table is something they shouldn't do, because being exclusive means they'll never see the sales of a FIFA or NBA2k.

[nemesis04]

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I am intrigued by it this year and I am going to spend some time with it. The fictious players and quick service time did not have much holding power for me as far as interest with the previous versions.

[Cezar24]

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Get rid of a feature that could bring more money into their studio?! No reason they should have to do that if they keep building on it like FIFA and NBA2k.

The problem is, DD is heavily tied to online, which hasn't been the best lately. If online play doesn't get the same attention as the DD revamp, the game will shoot itself in the foot. Seems silly to drop real money on a mode that relies so much on their online portion if that portion continues to struggle.

[seanjeezy]

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That link is 3 years old and that version of DD did not work for them. They're now conforming to the ultimate team style that you see in FIFA and NBA2k, just with a small twist(the one created player). Its the perfect move going forward, as leaving money on the table is something they shouldn't do, because being exclusive means they'll never see the sales of a FIFA or NBA2k.

Well I was (poorly) referring to the methods of acquiring good players and how the devs have been pretty adverse to having any kind of pay-to-win or coin/currency farming in their games.

EA and Take-Two make big money on these modes because of microtransactions, but I've been under the impression that The Show team had taken a firm stance against microtransactions and pay-to-win models. But maybe that has changed? It didn't seem like it after watching the stream - there was no incentive to buy packs with real money since every game mode apparently gives points that can be used for diamond dynasty.

[redsox4evur]

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Well I was (poorly) referring to the methods of acquiring good players and how the devs have been pretty adverse to having any kind of pay-to-win or coin/currency farming in their games.

EA and Take-Two make big money on these modes because of microtransactions, but I've been under the impression that The Show team had taken a firm stance against microtransactions and pay-to-win models. But maybe that has changed? It didn't seem like it after watching the stream - there was no incentive to buy packs with real money since every game mode apparently gives points that can be used for diamond dynasty.

EA does the same thing in FIFA and NHL. In being able to get the currency by playing any game mode. In NHL it is the same currency as online. And in FIFA through the catalogue you can buy coins for that mode. I don't know if they changed anything Madden this year.

[ggsimmonds]

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I am in the group that has no intention of touching DD and it probably does not matter what they do to improve the mode; it is not just my cup of tea.

I am an exclusive franhcise mode player.

[vidgames]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

Take DD out and use the time to put some career stats in.

[redsox4evur]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Revamp Reception is Mixed

To all of those posting taking DD out replacing it with X. I'm going to play devil's advocate here. Alright. Let's take out Franchise mode. And focus all of our time putting in create a stadium that can only be used for DD.

Not saying that is what I want. But come on people play the mode, and some enjoy it if you don't just say No and no matter what is done to the mode I will never play it.

[Will I Am]

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Take DD out and use the time to put some career stats in.

This plus improve analog hitting instead of making it worse.

[Shakedowncapo]

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Well I was (poorly) referring to the methods of acquiring good players and how the devs have been pretty adverse to having any kind of pay-to-win or coin/currency farming in their games.

EA and Take-Two make big money on these modes because of microtransactions, but I've been under the impression that The Show team had taken a firm stance against microtransactions and pay-to-win models. But maybe that has changed? It didn't seem like it after watching the stream - there was no incentive to buy packs with real money since every game mode apparently gives points that can be used for diamond dynasty.

SCEA doesn't seem to be as stingy as 2K and EA when it comes to the packs and points you get after games, but they were still working on the numbers. This mode has done a total 180 and so it'll take a few years until we get into where they could make some really good money for themselves.

A small example. Taken from how NBA2K15 has throwback Thursday, where you get a throwback card from current players, SCEA can do an throwback MVP day where you could get a chance to pull a Howard '06, Justin Morneau '06, Joey Votto '11 or whoever they choose for that week. Maybe have a weekly pack where its one HOF/MVP player like 2004 Vlad Guerrero or 1999 Chipper Jones.

Point being, the people who dive deep into DD will be the ones willing to spend extra money if SCEA makes it enticing enough. They have a lot of history on their side to make this mode work. Making more money can only be a good thing for a smaller dev like Sony San Diego.