MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream - Franchise Mode & Gameplay (Archive Available)

[gharp14]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Quick thoughts
1. Player morale is a great addition. Anytime you can make franchise more dynamic through progression and free agency, it's a good thing. Also makes each case player more unique.
However after that, I was not that impressed. Career stats is not a main feature. That should be in the very first version of the show 10 years ago and you didn't even add awards in. Improved logic, call ups, etc is not a new feature. Those are basic parts of a franchise and is a copout to even mention that those are new features. Also love how Andrew Miller signs a free agent deal and then is traded immediately afterwords. "New logic" my ***

Day 1 purchase and the game obviously looks better but the improvements in franchise are beyond pathetic

[Knight165]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Unless we're talking about a couple of fluke at-bats, increased skill (relative to the opposing pitcher/hitter) is a prerequisite for increased performance. Players most certainly do not simultaneously express both at once; one causes the other, and its the reason that players don't begin exponentially increasing their output. Babe Ruth hitting a home run does not cause him to hit another home run, and doesn't increase his power in any way. The performance on the field is an effect of his skill relative to the pitcher he is facing.

This is fundamental cause-and-effect and has been, traditionally, the foundation of the rating, progression, and performance system. If users seek rewards for their performance, I would think winning more games would be it.

The new relationship is problematic because it creates a circular system. Ratings affect performance, which in turn affect ratings, which then affect performance, etc...All else being equal, it would accelerate progression either upward or downward much like a snowball, for at least some players. Performing well with a less-skilled player would not be just a great season, it would be a move toward changing the very potential arc of the player.


I do not see how the old system of progression is more labor intensive.

I have no problem with this in the RTTS, but in franchise mode...no way. But I guess we'll see how this plays out.

I agree.
This doesn't really enthuse me much.
I'd like to see how it plays out....but I guess that whole...."stats need to drive progression" thread got a little too much attention.
Thanks guys!

M.K.
Knight165

[Bobhead]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

I can understand the viewpoint on DD but why would this mode take away hours of dev time?

That's just the go-to rationale these days.

baaaaa how dare these darned daveyleppers spend any time or effort on some munny grubbin nonsense like [mode] when they really need to focus on [insert my favorite mode here]!

[ninertravel]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

so no impornt player into franchise?


I hope the CPU roster control fix works because thats gonna have to be used to get rosters done fast

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Kinda bummed at no new minor league ballparks. But I'll take the classics this year in place of them.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

so no impornt player into franchise?


I hope the CPU roster control fix works because thats gonna have to be used to get rosters done fast

Yes....we actually knew that weeks ago though......

Praying the CPU R.C. is still in!
Yikes if not!!

M.K.
Knight165

[jb12780]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

I like that you can name your save files now.

Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

[Knight165]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Kinda bummed at no new minor league ballparks. But I'll take the classics this year in place of them.

How about Spring Training Parks?....I missed a lot of the stream.

M.K.
Knight165

[JTommy67]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Yes....we actually knew that weeks ago though......

Praying the CPU R.C. is still in!
Yikes if not!!

M.K.
Knight165

Would be nice if year-to-year roster compatibility was established, but there's been no discussion on it, so apparently not this year.

[Knight165]

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I like that you can name your save files now.

Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

This is a little thing....that is really big for me.
I can finally throw away the notepad with the save date/time and my own description!


M.K.
Knight165

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Well here's one Easter Egg I found...'Reggie Stocker' is listed as the Marlins' hitting coach.

[bcruise]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Well here's one Easter Egg I found...'Reggie Stocker' is listed as the Marlins' hitting coach.

Man, only us longtime Show players are gonna get that one...makes me feel old.

[JTommy67]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Well here's one Easter Egg I found...'Reggie Stocker' is listed as the Marlins' hitting coach.

I bet he files a lawsuit.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

How about Spring Training Parks?....I missed a lot of the stream.

M.K.
Knight165

I'm just now watching the stream.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream Starts Now - Franchise Mode

Well here's one Easter Egg I found...'Reggie Stocker' is listed as the Marlins' hitting coach.

Haha....nice.


M.K.
Knight165