What new Franchise Feature are you still holding out hope for ahead of the stream?

[tessl]

Re: What new Franchise Feature are you still holding out hope for ahead of the stream

In an effort to promote more positivity on the boards, I thought it might be fun to share some of the items we still hope to see in the Thursday Deep Dive stream. The Gamestop "Show Mondays" are meant to be short quick hitters. And while I believe a lot our wants will be delayed another year there is still a chance. Also, it is never too early to start reminding devolopers what hardcore Franchise players are wanting included in the game, even if we don't see it in 2017.

So why not list the items you hope to see tomorrow in what could be an early 2018 wishlist as well? It is way more constructive than attack folks for wanting something or for being underwhelmed. One request, if you don't like something someone suggest, move on. No need to attack anyone's ideas in this thread. And even if "you've already heard that 17 won't have that" there is no need to rain on anybody's parade here. Just let these list be about being hopeful.

With all that said, here's my hopeful list of features I hope, no matter how much a long shot or not, are shown tomorrow. And if they aren't mentioned tomorrow, I hope to be noticed and see them in 2018.

1. Playable Single A teams and Rookie league
2. Editable draft classes
3. Winter ball (I don't need to play this. Would be nice if I could assign some younger or struggling players to league and see if helps them evolve.
4. Rain delays, rain outs and rescheduled double headers
5. International free agents.
6. Improved Free agent logic.
7. Better predraft scouting info
8. Real minor league stadiums or a stadium creator.
9. Stadium promos that help improve attendance and are mentioned
10. Multi-team trades with multiple parts.

While some of these I already expect we will not see, others I am hopeful. Tomorrow we shall see. Lets see what features you're hoping for next.

Not the same thing you are asking for but in the Luis video there does appear to be a change in trades.

https://youtu.be/Lf5kB6wSgQU?t=110

If you pause the video on the trade screen it appears they have added the option - max offer to add money or pay part of a player's salary who you are trading away. That would be a change which replicates what happens frequently IRL.

[Gagnon39]

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1. Three to four man rotations in the playoffs.
2. Each player wears his own uniform in the All-Star Game.
3. Better trade logic.

[rspencer86]

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1. Three to four man rotations in the playoffs.

I forgot about this. Yeah, that's a big one.

[SchwarBear12]

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Rotating Interleague Schedule is the only thing I really want.


Quick Manage is already confirmed bad-assery, so anything beyond that is gravy on top.

[thescoop]

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1. Three to four man rotations in the playoffs.
2. Each player wears his own uniform in the All-Star Game.
3. Better trade logic.

I like them all but #1 needs to happen sooner rather than later.

I am looking forward to tomorrow's Stream. I do expect to not get the majority of what I listed but I have a lot of faith in The Show team. I believe them to be very hard working and have a love for the game. I'm really glad this thread has been very positive. I hope that we remain positive even if nothing we are hoping for gets announced tomorrow.

[TheWarmWind]

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Mine in order of importance to me:

1. New progression/regression with editable curves.
2. Better CPU bullpen AI.
3. Game mechanic for adding or changing player position.
4. Game mechanic for adding or changing pitches.
5. Game mechanic for swapping or convincing a player to change morale priorities.
6. 6 pitcher rotation with in game mechanics for delaying scheduled starts without fudging my rotation/morale (just because I delayed my ace's start for a day doesn't suddenly make him not the ace).
7. multi team trades and more trade options.
8. ability to press triangle and see a players full player card from the lineup screen.

The rest of my concerns have either been confirmed in or out, so that's my list.

[JHedges2]

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1. Three to four man rotations in the playoffs.
2. Each player wears his own uniform in the All-Star Game.
3. Better trade logic.

I have always wanted this so badly. I absolutely love watching the ASG with all the individual uniforms.

Was bummed when the NBA quit doing this a few years back.

[volsfan39]

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Just being more editable in every aspect would make me happy! Be nice to see a vault for say managers and coaches, schedules (classic), Draft classes, uniforms, etc etc. I'm very pleased with all SDS has done this year already but I would also like to see some more customization in the game in the future. Just look what people do with the rosters every year. Can you imagine what they could do with more options to edit. I am sure the created players this year will be something to see with the new options added...

[Bullit]

Re: What new Franchise Feature are you still holding out hope for ahead of the stream

1. Three to four man rotations in the playoffs.
2. Each player wears his own uniform in the All-Star Game.
3. Better trade logic.

I may be mis-remembering that Russell said this was not possible because uniform files were so big it would mess everything up. Now this may have only been a PS3 limitation, but I would still not hold out hope for this one.

As we have seen with The Shows development cycle they work for a few years at a time on features before they are brought into the game and even then a lot of times they are brought in in stages. So unless they have already started working on this, if it were possible it would most likely still be several years away.

[countryboy]

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I may be mis-remembering that Russell said this was not possible because uniform files were so big it would mess everything up. Now this may have only been a PS3 limitation, but I would still not hold out hope for this one.

As we have seen with The Shows development cycle they work for a few years at a time on features before they are brought into the game and even then a lot of times they are brought in in stages. So unless they have already started working on this, if it were possible it would most likely still be several years away.

The issue was that with the game trying to display all the different uniforms at one time, it was dragging down the frame rate. Unless I am mistaken he mentioned this was an issue on the PS4 as well.


Going back to an earlier post you made about All Star uniforms, I'm in the same boat as you, in wishing they would give us generic All Star uniforms to use after the first season. Its frustrating when you're multiple seasons in and the teams are still wearing the all star uniforms from previous years. I'd settle for AL always being red and NL always being blue.

[Godgers12]

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I have no hope for anything major. But I'm holding out hope for the inclusion of non roster invitees and a redone draft and scouting, possibly even a draft share feature? As well as improved AI logic when it comes to in game adjustments and lineup management. One thing I would like to see is more defensive shifts added, or even custom shifts. I've seen teams irl put all 4 IF on one side before, would like to see stuff like that added.

[JayD]

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Rotating Interleague schedule!!!!

[Armor and Sword]

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Rotating Interleague schedule!!!!

I am sure we will get this. This is one of the reveals I hope we get tomorrow. But I don't consider it a new feature, I consider this to be mandatory of a properly functioning franchise.

I realistically hope for better AI/CPU management in lineups, pitching sub's, trades (which had been improved on 16 no doubt), and free agency.

Would love to see multiple team trades (3 team trades) and mid season contract extension capability. Just little things like that would be great.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Not the same thing you are asking for but in the Luis video there does appear to be a change in trades.

https://youtu.be/Lf5kB6wSgQU?t=110

If you pause the video on the trade screen it appears they have added the option - max offer to add money or pay part of a player's salary who you are trading away. That would be a change which replicates what happens frequently IRL.

I still don't think it's clear what the "max offer" means. Hopefully they'll clarify that in today's dive. It's sort of a weird way to phrase "sending cash in a trade."

[thescoop]

Re: What new Franchise Feature are you still holding out hope for ahead of the stream

I still don't think it's clear what the "max offer" means. Hopefully they'll clarify that in today's dive. It's sort of a weird way to phrase "sending cash in a trade."

Haha. Your screenname here could be the battle cry for a lot of these request. At least it is no longer a battle cry for our Cubbies!