MLB The Show 18 Twitch Stream Starting Now - Franchise Mode

[tessl]

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as I said previously during the middle of the stream....as someone with pretty casual knowledge of all the MLB rules, I'm going to be more inclined to play franchise this year due to the updated menus.

Looks like a pretty solid quality of life update to bring more interest to it. Something pretty much all the non-NBA 2k franchise modes have needed for some time.

If you get confused when you start your franchise if you check your email you will see a franchise transaction encyclopedia which explains it all. Just don't delete the email.

[SilverBullet1929]

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Loved the improved red color on every team except the Phillies. The difference was very noticeable when they'd switch from the Phillies to the Reds Angels and Nationals early in the stream.

Loved phases way more than I thought I would though I kept thinking phases itself might not have been the right term to use. The entire section is a phase but the tasks in each phase aren't a phase... maybe tasks would have been a better word for it? It felt like having an assistant or a secretary at my side reminding me what I needed to do each day at my job.

Loved the new daily game matchup screen with the large player models taking up all that space, looked great instead of having a little box in the corner and nothing else. Makes the daily game seem more important.

Anyone wanna ponder a guess to how those Phillies won 100 games?

[potsey7]

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Any word on double switches in Quick Manage? Last year we couldn't do it. Hard to play with National League teams

[The Kid 24]

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My only complaint is that I don’t already have this game. It looks like the best one yet.

Agreed! Gonna be the longest week of my life!

Gotta imagine we'll have the 18 impressions thread early next week? So that will help pass the time I guess.

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[adh5199]

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I noticed that too. He looked like he was going to fall asleep, until DD news.

I think it's not so much that he was excited, but like he's trying to oversell how cool broccoli is so his kid will eat it. If I act really excited about it, they'll like it!! DD is dumb in my estimation. I'm sure there are folks who love it but I'm not one of them. To me it's an absolute waste and takes away from traditional core modes that baseball fans want. Just think how far along Franchise mode would be if they didn't waste time or resources on DD.

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[adh5199]

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MLB The Show makes a TON of cash. There's no reason not to have a bigger team. I'm so tired of the "it's a small team" excuse.

THANK YOU! Couldn't agree more.

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[adh5199]

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Loved the improved red color on every team except the Phillies. The difference was very noticeable when they'd switch from the Phillies to the Reds Angels and Nationals early in the stream.

Loved phases way more than I thought I would though I kept thinking phases itself might not have been the right term to use. The entire section is a phase but the tasks in each phase aren't a phase... maybe tasks would have been a better word for it? It felt like having an assistant or a secretary at my side reminding me what I needed to do each day at my job.

Loved the new daily game matchup screen with the large player models taking up all that space, looked great instead of having a little box in the corner and nothing else. Makes the daily game seem more important.

Anyone wanna ponder a guess to how those Phillies won 100 games?

I also have a feeling that the Rangers are going to be too dark of a red. Red Alternates were way off last year, probably the same this year, and still no option for red baselayer for the rangers when wearing home whites. Stuck with freaking blue socks again.

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[Beelzebot44]

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So new menus and a bunch of handholding are supposed to get people excited? Oh, and the improved trade logic that puts superstar guys on the block? This was worse than my already low expectations after the disaster that RTTS has become. Try again next year, I guess.

EDIT: Also, the new menu with the stupid photos for free agency is atrocious. You can only see 6 guys at a time. They are clearly aiming this more toward small children with the new cartoonish looks.

[Grey_Osprey]

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I found phases to be a nice streamlining feature that will definitely help a more casual player, like myself, that struggles with all the intricacies of the non-gameplay aspects of The Show. That being said, after watching the stream, I am concerned about the logic/AI surrounding trades, Free Agents, and contract offers. Overall, after skipping 17, I think I'm leaning toward purchasing 18.

[ElroyJetson]

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So new menus and a bunch of handholding are supposed to get people excited? Oh, and the improved trade logic that puts superstar guys on the block? This was worse than my already low expectations after the disaster that RTTS has become. Try again next year, I guess.

EDIT: Also, the new menu with the stupid photos for free agency is atrocious. You can only see 6 guys at a time. They are clearly aiming this more toward small children with the new cartoonish looks.

Well that’s unfortunate for you. I personally love the new menus . Cartoonish or not I’m happy . CAN NOT WAIT TO PLAY MLB THE SHOW 18 next weeeeeeek !


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[Gagnon39]

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Last year very little changed in franchise from MLB 16 to MLB 17. The stream on MLB 17 was basically showcasing how they brought features to the, "limelight." And how they were making everyone aware of features they may not know about. This is like a re-run.

Still no innovation. I had no expectations for franchise and I expected it to be exactly the same as last year. So I'm not disappointed. But I do wish that some real love would be spent on franchise. It's so blatantly obvious that the focus is on Diamond Dynasty. I could not possibly care less about Legends.

[agentlaw13]

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Agreed! Gonna be the longest week of my life!

Gotta imagine we'll have the 18 impressions thread early next week? So that will help pass the time I guess.

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I was just thinking today about looking forward to seeing the impressions thread next week. I know a lot of us in here wanted to see more from franchise this year, but I think we are getting another solid game from SCEA this go around. While a lot of us aren’t getting the features or advancements that we preferred or hoped for, I believe next week will be more positive and less doom & gloom on here once we are reading through the early impressions thread.

It’s been a rough few weeks reading through these forums leading up to release but I think the majority here will be enjoying this yearly tradition around this time next weekend. I know I’m ready to get my hands on it.

[myghty]

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I could care less about franchise because I'm an RTTS & DD guy but what they showed on the stream may just get me to play it this year. I really like the new look.

To me, franchise looks very in depth. I don't understand what more they can add besides relocation & build your own franchise/stadium. Is that what people want? I'm genuinely asking. I remember they had it where you can set prices for tickets & hot dogs, is that what people want?

[goillini03]

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I could care less about franchise because I'm an RTTS & DD guy but what they showed on the stream may just get me to play it this year. I really like the new look.



To me, franchise looks very in depth. I don't understand what more they can add besides relocation & build your own franchise/stadium. Is that what people want? I'm genuinely asking. I remember they had it where you can set prices for tickets & hot dogs, is that what people want?

I think most people want more customization. You hit it with the relocation and stadium statement. People also want realistic contracts, rotating inter-league scheduling, more advanced forms of trading and realistic AI trading. Think OOTP style of GM abilities.

[Speedy]

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No rotating inter league schedules is the only downside I’ve seen thus far.

Very pleased with what they did work on.


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I like the rewriting logic, like the new menus.

I just want new features. Scouting and developing is SUCH a huge part of baseball, I wish there was more focus on that...ways to develop diamonds in the rough.

Stat tracking and sabermetrics is ingrained in baseball too. I want see a guys line of AVG/OBP/OPS, see a pitcher's WHIP, LD% or k/BB ratio...what about projected WAR versus these letter grades of potential?

I'm just...it strikes me that they're fine tuning franchise essentially and not expanding it. I'm one guy and I have so many ideas that is just....well, baseball.

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