No Season Mode?

[elfdutch]

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If dropping season mode because of memory it would at least be understandable.

Somebody else mentioned the fact that because so few people play the mode, it would be a wast of resources.
But my question would then be : which resources?
Isn't season mode Always the same? I don't get resources being spent at the mode.

Anyway, no other option then to go for a dumbed down franchise.
I really like '18, the colors pop it smooth as butter.

SDS have every right to add or delete stuff, im just disappointed about them not being open about it.

Are there micro transactions in franchise mode? If yes then maybe that is why they deleted season mode?

[hyacinth1]

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I think the reason for it being removed is pretty simple. If their data shows less than 10 percent (or whatever number it is) are playing Season mode, then why continue to spend resources on it? And, despite this thread, I imagine a relatively few actually play Season mode.

I can understand why it was removed. I don't like not being told. And I don't like the shift in going away from making a game for everyone, even those in the minority. But I understand it.

Thier numbers should show that less ppl use retro mode but that’s in the game.

[tessl]

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I think the reason for it being removed is pretty simple. If their data shows less than 10 percent (or whatever number it is) are playing Season mode, then why continue to spend resources on it? And, despite this thread, I imagine a relatively few actually play Season mode.

I can understand why it was removed. I don't like not being told. And I don't like the shift in going away from making a game for everyone, even those in the minority. But I understand it.

I didn't use season mode but I've stated previously my 100% belief SDS has no idea how many people are playing franchise, season, manage mode etc.

[CubFan23]

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It doesn't matter the reason, fact is they should have been up front with it. I don't use the mode as I am an offline Franchise player. But I would be pissed as hell if I bought the game and the mode I used was gone

[WhiteBunny]

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I think the reason for it being removed is pretty simple. If their data shows less than 10 percent (or whatever number it is) are playing Season mode, then why continue to spend resources on it? And, despite this thread, I imagine a relatively few actually play Season mode.

I can understand why it was removed. I don't like not being told. And I don't like the shift in going away from making a game for everyone, even those in the minority. But I understand it.

If they continue to show no love for modes like Franchise numbers will drop even lower than that. So what's next, a game with only Diamond Dinasty ? Numbers are numbers. Put in the dust a game mode and it will loose players.
Instead of removing modes in such a greedy and shameful way, try to add some features to lure more players. This telemetry/data argument is literally trash and it shows only their lazyness to work on stuff which dosen't monetize well like DD. Just like EA.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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I didn't use season mode but I've stated previously my 100% belief SDS has no idea how many people are playing franchise, season, manage mode etc.

This is not true. They use telemetry statistics and are able to see how many minutes/seconds each mode has been played for.

Now for those who do not connect online, I am sure that may not count, but I highly doubt that number is remotely high enough to alter statistics in this gen of gaming.

[thescoop]

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It doesn't matter the reason, fact is they should have been up front with it. I don't use the mode as I am an offline Franchise player. But I would be pissed as hell if I bought the game and the mode I used was gone

I agree with this as a fellow offline Franchise player. And I do find it concerning because we don't know what they might take away next. While it seems unbelievable they would remove Franchise mode, the same would have been said of Season mode 5 years ago.

And the fact they didn't tell anyone, despite the fact they had several chances to do so is the biggest reason most of us are mad.

[CubFan23]

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This is not true. They use telemetry statistics and are able to see how many minutes/seconds each mode has been played for.

Now for those who do not connect online, I am sure that may not count, but I highly doubt that number is remotely high enough to alter statistics in this gen of gaming.

100% This ^^^, if you go to shownation.com and login it will tell you how long you played each mode

[EnigmaNemesis]

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100% This ^^^, if you go to shownation.com and login it will tell you how long you played each mode

I am also sure they have even more descriptive data we do not see behind that as well.

[tfcfan4life]

Wow first the lack of franchise features and upgrades to not allowing us to continue with our MLB 17 season. Go hire some more staff and resources and work on this part of the game for crying out loud. Either you do this or stop ripping us off year after year with a roster update and some minor changes to the gameplay and UI.

This is the reason why I want exclusive deals in sports gaming eliminated and made illegal.

[Mitchrapp]

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100% This ^^^, if you go to shownation.com and login it will tell you how long you played each mode

Regardless, they didn't tell us. Why wouldn't we assume it was in, it's always in. I was about to order when I decided to come here and I'm glad I did. MLB the Show used to be an automatic buy - it isn't any longer for me.

[DJ]

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The lack of transparency from a company I've respected and admired for a decade is shocking and disappointing. SDS has every right to remove a game mode if they feel its not played that much or needed to be bumped to make room for something else, I totally get that. I may not agree with the decision, but I understand the logic behind it.

But, to remove an entire mode without mentioning the removal prior to release? That doesn't seem right to me. This from a company that years ago boasted how they didn't remove features/options and kept Manager Mode in the game despite less than 100 people playing that mode.

The biggest gut punch is those that had season mode files (raises hand) that were likely going to be carried over to MLB 18. There's no way to do that now, so you're either going to have to keep 17 installed and switch back to that to play those files, or leave them behind and start new with 18. I'm not enthralled with either option, but guess I'll have to choose one.

I am buying a PS4 Pro today and was really looking forward to playing MLB 18. I'm sure once I get into the game I'll enjoy it, but admittedly, my enthusiasm for the game dipped a bit with this news.

[BigOscar]

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Honestly, the biggest thing is just the breach of trust. We assume that if they don't mention something in the build up it means they've just done nothing to it, but now we can't even trust that.

It's hard to see myself ever pre-ordering the game again as how can we know what they've decided to ditch without telling us? It is very, very poor to try and do this on the sly

[redsfan4life]

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Saw garbage like this coming from a mile away. First year I've legitimately had no interest in the game and not been excited one bit about it. Sad it's come to this.

[My993C2]

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Honestly, the biggest thing is just the breach of trust. We assume that if they don't mention something in the build up it means they've just done nothing to it, but now we can't even trust that.

It's hard to see myself ever pre-ordering the game again as how can we know what they've decided to ditch without telling us? It is very, very poor to try and do this on the sly

My days of pre-ordering MLB The Show are over as well. SDS purposely decided to torch that bridge choosing short term gain over long term pain. Over the years their developers have done a great job. But there is something seriously wrong with their management.