MLB The Show 18 Developer Blogs & Twitch Stream Schedule

[nemesis04]

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Dynamic story lines and conversations have me interested.

They need to shuffle them better, they played the storylines to death in 17.

[ShowTyme15]

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They need to shuffle them better, they played the storylines to death in 17.

I agree, but it was Kirby and the crew's first full season with the commentary. I figured it would take a few years to get it where it needs to be. I agree they did play storylines to death last year, but if they can build on that this year add more and more I think everything will be okay.

[Anderson2957]

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I thought Ramone said last year that they had gotten DD to where they always had envisioned it. Sounds like RTTS got the overhaul this year. Maybe that means big changes for Franchise for MLB 19


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[ninertravel]

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I agree, but it was Kirby and the crew's first full season with the commentary. I figured it would take a few years to get it where it needs to be. I agree they did play storylines to death last year, but if they can build on that this year add more and more I think everything will be okay.

I think they need to make the commentary flow more, they tried it with the story thing which is fine. but you can only do so much I guess./ the NBA is the best I have heard.

they need to talk about players during the season more, just every pitcher that comes up it is 'oh he has a ERA of 5 struggling' oh he has a ERA of 2 he is having a great year.. it's generic and boring.

that's all they talk about ERA and wins and losses, there is more to that then pitching.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time.

^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

[KCowse]

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Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time.

^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

I agree. I really like critical situations, but I would like a more detailed OOTP-esque front office experience to go along with it. Also the last picture, something about more action in less time, seems daunting. Maybe it's just a throw away line but it seems like it could be they're trying to sensationalize the games more than simulating real play.

[PhilliesFan13]

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Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time.

^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

Yeah. Gave me pause as well. I would love the full immersion we haven't had since MLB 13. Full between pitches routine etc.

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[Cubfan]

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Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time.

^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

Oh no, my friend. Sony says you need a faster way to play franchise. Badly need it. You just haven't realized it yet.

[countryboy]

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I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

Just a pure speculation on my part, but I'm wondering if this new "PHASES" and this mentioning of faster way to play franchise mode, if they are going to all you to completely sim to certain aspects of franchise mode without having to sit thru the game simming games on the schedule.

Example, say you're in May and you want to jump ahead to the trade deadline, you select that "PHASE" and you are immediately taken to the trade deadline and the game "sims" the season in the background that you never see.

Again, pure speculation on my part.

As you and others, I'm hopeful that franchise mode got some much needed attention this year. Guess we'll find out in March.

[Cubfan]

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I I’m intrigued by the trade day prep, I wonder if that will include sending a scout to check on prospects etc.

[tshokunbi]

The vast majority of players do NOT want all the intricate details that are already in the game. I'm almost certain they will give the hardcore crowd the option to get into all the details. Another thing everyone overlooks is making franchise mode more accessible will actually bring new players into the mode. They get in, enjoy what they are doing, and then maybe choose to get more in depth, growing the popularity of the mode.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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The vast majority of players do NOT want all the intricate details that are already in the game. I'm almost certain they will give the hardcore crowd the option to get into all the details. Another thing everyone overlooks is making franchise mode more accessible will actually bring new players into the mode. They get in, enjoy what they are doing, and then maybe choose to get more in depth, growing the popularity of the mode.

I'm skeptical that simplifying franchise mode is gonna siphon off people from DD and RTTS. People who want to play trading cards and have really short games will probably stick with the other modes.

"Franchise Mode" symbolizes depth, longevity, and all that stuff. Give people options for simpler play, and that's fine, but focusing only on making things simpler, easier, and quicker is a mistake. I'd rather the focus be on making running a team as life-like as possible, and then build in simplifying options after that. The cart can't go before the horse.

[tshokunbi]

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I'm skeptical that simplifying franchise mode is gonna siphon off people from DD and RTTS. People who want to play trading cards and have really short games will probably stick with the other modes.

"Franchise Mode" symbolizes depth, longevity, and all that stuff. Give people options for simpler play, and that's fine, but focusing only on making things simpler, easier, and quicker is a mistake. I'd rather the focus be on making running a team as life-like as possible, and then build in simplifying options after that. The cart can't go before the horse.

Compare the depth of The Show's franchise mode to CFM in Madden. It blows it out the water. From my perspective, the horse is already there. SDS has done a great job with their franchise mode, and increasing the popularity by streamlining the experience will allow more people to enjoy it.

Imagine wanting to play a franchise with your favorite team. You go in and see all of these different things you have to do. Hire/fire, scouting, all the different type of contracts etc, etc. That's overwhelming and a big turn off for the majority of players. Most like to just play the games they want, and make occasional decisions here and there, not get into every little bit of the minutiae of being the GM of a team. That's part of the reason RTTS is so popular. I get that this is OS and its all about sim sim sim, but to me, The Show's franchise mode is already a very deep and robust experience.

[eric7064]

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Compare the depth of The Show's franchise mode to CFM in Madden. It blows it out the water. From my perspective, the horse is already there. SDS has done a great job with their franchise mode, and increasing the popularity by streamlining the experience will allow more people to enjoy it.

Imagine wanting to play a franchise with your favorite team. You go in and see all of these different things you have to do. Hire/fire, scouting, all the different type of contracts etc, etc. That's overwhelming and a big turn off for the majority of players. Most like to just play the games they want, and make occasional decisions here and there, not get into every little bit of the minutiae of being the GM of a team. That's part of the reason RTTS is so popular. I get that this is OS and its all about sim sim sim, but to me, The Show's franchise mode is already a very deep and robust experience.

You actually think the Show' s franchise mode is more in-depth then Madden? I LOVE the show, but it's not.

Madden has all the owner stuff, ticket prices, jersey sales, stadium renovations, building a new stadium, relocation, etc.

It has all the social media stuff, and much more.

Not saying I LIKE it all or it's implemented well, but there is no way the Show has more depth.

In fact I would argue the show is the furthest behind in terms of a franchise mode in the major sports games, at least 2k and Madden, and for baseball that's really unfortunate