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  • jeffy777
    MVP
    • Jan 2009
    • 3317

    #46
    Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

    I just wish the archetypes were optional. I don't want a guy who's 99 in everything, but don't like being pigeonholed. I want to be a speedster and a power hitter at the same time (yes, it's rare, but there are plenty of real life examples throughout history, so it's not unreasonable)...and while that's probably at least sort of possible with equipment (we don't know for certain yet), it doesn't really give me the freedom I look for in a mode like this, and it also requires me to grind card packs and stuff, when I'd rather just load up the game and play what I want to play.

    Franchise with player lock isn't really the answer for someone who still wants to experience what RTTS really offers: the story, progression, training, decisions, etc.

    I like everything else we're seeing though. Just wish we had the option to play exactly how we really want.

    EDIT: I guess another workaround would be to build for speed and then jack up the power sliders if needed. We'll see how it goes once we get our hands on the game.
    Last edited by jeffy777; 03-09-2018, 04:40 AM.

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    • Sayheykid01
      Rookie
      • Apr 2014
      • 114

      #47
      Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

      Originally posted by Dolenz
      It really feels like those who seem to like the changes most are the ones who have not played for years and will be starting fresh. If I didn't have players I was carrying over into my third year I might like them too. I also have a feeling that those praising it will be the ones that dip the toes into the RTTS water but eventually drift back to Franchise or DD

      But when you have played for years to get the ultimate 99 RTTS character then it is pretty disheartening to hear them say that they are going to force you into regression so that you fit into their new archetypes.

      I can see '17 retaining a lot of players with the Online Franchise guys being left behind and RTTS players who want to continue playing with their 99's
      I can absolutely see why something like this would bother those of you who worked to get that 99 OVR player.

      I feel like I'm one of the few who has a rtts character that is maxed out and looking forward to the changes. I always felt like the mode should be way more of a grind than it was previously. I don't mind slowly progressing because that's typically how it works in the minors unless you're Mike Leake or someone on the fast track due to being ready from college.

      They probably should have made it an option because I could see this being a huge turn off for people who are 5-10 seasons into a player. I

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      • Dolenz
        MVP
        • May 2014
        • 2056

        #48
        Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

        Originally posted by Sayheykid01
        I can absolutely see why something like this would bother those of you who worked to get that 99 OVR player.

        I feel like I'm one of the few who has a rtts character that is maxed out and looking forward to the changes. I always felt like the mode should be way more of a grind than it was previously. I don't mind slowly progressing because that's typically how it works in the minors unless you're Mike Leake or someone on the fast track due to being ready from college.

        They probably should have made it an option because I could see this being a huge turn off for people who are 5-10 seasons into a player. I


        I will probably at some point try a new character (maybe during server issues) but I am getting tired of starting a new player every year. I have a CF and SP that have been going for several iterations of the game and a SS that I created last year to try out the new changes. It took me all year to get through a full season with each of them.


        I am just not overly excited about going through the minor league grind again.

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        • countryboy
          Growing pains
          • Sep 2003
          • 52693

          #49
          Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

          I'm watching stream in between training videos at work, and I must say the CAP looks a lot better. I'm hoping that CAP's transfer over better from '17 to '18. From '16 to '17, all my CAP's turned, well, basically red in color, and their eyes were screwed up.

          And this game in action....looks B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
          I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

          I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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          • seasprite
            Phenom
            • Jul 2008
            • 8984

            #50
            Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

            I played a ton of RTTS and have for the last couple of years. I am happy with these caps and the new archtypes. Brings a bit of realism to it IMO.






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            • BigOscar
              MVP
              • May 2016
              • 2971

              #51
              Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

              Originally posted by seasprite
              I played a ton of RTTS and have for the last couple of years. I am happy with these caps and the new archtypes. Brings a bit of realism to it IMO.
              It's hard to argue realism though when they also recently added the ability to slow down time like it's the Matrix!

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              • seasprite
                Phenom
                • Jul 2008
                • 8984

                #52
                Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                Originally posted by BigOscar
                It's hard to argue realism though when they also recently added the ability to slow down time like it's the Matrix!
                Not arguing anything and the caps bring realism to me......there's no debate in that.

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                • Dolenz
                  MVP
                  • May 2014
                  • 2056

                  #53
                  Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                  Originally posted by BigOscar
                  It's hard to argue realism though when they also recently added the ability to slow down time like it's the Matrix!
                  Not to mention the perks you can still add to your player. Like the one that makes every stadium you play in have the same atmosphere as Coors field. Force a pitcher to put throw all pitches in the zone or force one pitch to be right down the middle.

                  If they wanted realism then these perks would be gone.


                  I am really starting to believe that these caps are less about realism and more about making Equipment more valuable on the market.
                  Last edited by Dolenz; 03-09-2018, 12:10 PM.

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                  • myghty
                    MVP
                    • Mar 2005
                    • 2395

                    #54
                    Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                    You dont have to use perks, i didnt in 17'.
                    "In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened." - Vin Scully

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                    • Dolenz
                      MVP
                      • May 2014
                      • 2056

                      #55
                      Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                      Originally posted by myghty
                      You dont have to use perks, i didnt in 17'.

                      Yeah, but by the same token you don't have to make your RTTS player a 99 in everything. You don't have to buy equipment.


                      But lets not pretend that they are after realism if the perks and show time are still in the game, which they are because Ramone used show time to slow down a pitch during on of the streams.

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                      • BigOscar
                        MVP
                        • May 2016
                        • 2971

                        #56
                        Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                        Originally posted by myghty
                        You dont have to use perks, i didnt in 17'.
                        You didn't have to improve your player to be 99 in everything either, but you had the choice. It just seems weird to take choices away from people. Just have a "no archetype" option and you've got the best of both worlds, allowing people to play the game the way they want. It's a single player mode after all

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                        • KnightTemplar
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2017
                          • 3282

                          #57
                          Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                          Originally posted by BigOscar
                          It's hard to argue realism though when they also recently added the ability to slow down time like it's the Matrix!
                          Isn't that simply an option for those who aren't quite as good with the controller as some people?

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                          • breakfastcat
                            MVP
                            • Jan 2013
                            • 1018

                            #58
                            Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                            While I definitely like the changes, they still should have kept the non-capped option. Not everyone wants to play realistically, and they shouldn't have to if they don't want to.

                            The thing that I really don't like is that the only way to improve your power attribute is by using power swing. Why can't it just be hitting extra base hits with any swing? I used power swing maybe 10 times total in 17 and I didn't intend on using it this year either, but now it looks like its required to improve a vital stat in RTTS. Not happy about that.

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                            • Woodweaver
                              Developer
                              • Apr 2006
                              • 1145

                              #59
                              Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                              Originally posted by breakfastcat
                              While I definitely like the changes, they still should have kept the non-capped option. Not everyone wants to play realistically, and they shouldn't have to if they don't want to.

                              The thing that I really don't like is that the only way to improve your power attribute is by using power swing. Why can't it just be hitting extra base hits with any swing? I used power swing maybe 10 times total in 17 and I didn't intend on using it this year either, but now it looks like its required to improve a vital stat in RTTS. Not happy about that.


                              Bigger hits also give you power base gains without using a power swing.
                              "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"

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                              • aukevin
                                War Eagle, Go Braves!
                                • Dec 2002
                                • 14700

                                #60
                                Re: MLB The Show 18 RTTS Twitch Stream Starting Now

                                Anything added to RTTS in terms of contract incentives or anything like that? I would like to have goals like reach playoffs, hit 30 HR, etc that translate into contract incentives. Just something to keep playing for over the seasons. Any other off-the-field stuff like endorsements or trophy cases for awards?

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