?s for franchise players that play every game

[mojoevobo]

Seems like a lot of franchise players do a lot of simming. Idk, maybe not.
I wanted to ask a couple of questions specifically to players that play every out of every game of franchise.

What rosters do y’all prefer? I can’t decide if I want to rebuild the A’s, or get immersed in a new fictional league?

When you pick a team, do you pay much attention to the goals? If you are putting this much playing time in, do you keep GM contracts on?

Want to get something started, trying to figure out what road I want to go down…

[jcar0725]

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I've tried fictional franchises in the past, some of the frictional rosters are fantastic. I can't seem to stick with it long term though.

I do 30 team control franchise rebuilds usually, so GM contracts are off when you do 30 team control, so I set my own goal of WS contention by year 3 or else I've failed.

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[mojoevobo]

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Ya I’ve been bouncing around the GM contract. I wanted to keep it on, added element, but don’t want to lose a team that I have put 3 years of effort into- especially playing every game

[jcar0725]

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If you dont do 30 team control then I would suggest leaving gm contract on. It adds more pressure to succeed.

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[Bullit]

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I play 30 team franchise. Every Pitch of every Inning and quite a lot of Minor League games as well.

I play on default All Star. Classic Pitching and Directional Hitting.

I use Default Rosters or maybe the first update. If anybody I want is missing I will just create them manually. Another reason for 30 team is being able to add or create players in future years.

Usually I play one franchise as one of my favorite teams. Then I do another with someone else.

I do play for the long haul and this is about the only Sports Game I play.

What I do is I turn GM contracts off but use the Grading as kind of a job performance indicator. When/If I want to change teams I go by the Letter grade of the GM rating.

A I can go anywhere I want.
B I can go to a team Two Levels below my or above my current teams standing.
C I can go to a team only One level above or below my Current team standing
D I can only go to a team at the same level or One below my Current Standing but not in the same league/division
F I am fired and can only go the worst team in the League.

Now of course this is my Baseball Universe and I can still do whatever the Heck I want. But I am pretty good about sticking to my "House Rules"

I have a Cleveland Franchise that I started in '14 that I am still playing in '20 that is now in year 16 and I have a fictional franchise in '20 as well that is in year 12. Lastly I have a Franchise with the O's in '23 that is going into year 2.

[dowie]

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I play 30 team franchise. Every Pitch of every Inning and quite a lot of Minor League games as well.

I play on default All Star. Classic Pitching and Directional Hitting.

I use Default Rosters or maybe the first update. If anybody I want is missing I will just create them manually. Another reason for 30 team is being able to add or create players in future years.

Usually I play one franchise as one of my favorite teams. Then I do another with someone else.

I do play for the long haul and this is about the only Sports Game I play.

What I do is I turn GM contracts off but use the Grading as kind of a job performance indicator. When/If I want to change teams I go by the Letter grade of the GM rating.

A I can go anywhere I want.
B I can go to a team Two Levels below my or above my current teams standing.
C I can go to a team only One level above or below my Current team standing
D I can only go to a team at the same level or One below my Current Standing but not in the same league/division
F I am fired and can only go the worst team in the League.

Now of course this is my Baseball Universe and I can still do whatever the Heck I want. But I am pretty good about sticking to my "House Rules"

I have a Cleveland Franchise that I started in '14 that I am still playing in '20 that is now in year 16 and I have a fictional franchise in '20 as well that is in year 12. Lastly I have a Franchise with the O's in '23 that is going into year 2.

It doesn't sway my opinion, but I always like to here how others think of The Show.

Is 20 your fav version?

Do you like the gameplay on 23 (default AS or otherwise?), or are you also finding the cpu offense lacking?

Dowie

Dowie

[countryboy]

Re: ?s for franchise players that play every game

Seems like a lot of franchise players do a lot of simming. Idk, maybe not.
I wanted to ask a couple of questions specifically to players that play every out of every game of franchise.

What rosters do y’all prefer? I can’t decide if I want to rebuild the A’s, or get immersed in a new fictional league?

When you pick a team, do you pay much attention to the goals? If you are putting this much playing time in, do you keep GM contracts on?

Want to get something started, trying to figure out what road I want to go down…

I play with the launch day rosters. I add prospects/draft selections as my franchise progresses.

I only play with the Cardinals (favorite team) and I turn off GM contracts because I have no desire to play as another team.


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[Bullit]

Re: ?s for franchise players that play every game

It doesn't sway my opinion, but I always like to here how others think of The Show.

Is 20 your fav version?

Do you like the gameplay on 23 (default AS or otherwise?), or are you also finding the cpu offense lacking?

Dowie

Dowie

'20 is my all time favorite version. A lot of it is honestly, nostalgia. For many many reasons.

I love the gameplay and feeling of the environment in '23. The new Minor parks, commentary and presentation are top notch for me, though I can see why folks have issues. They just are not important to me. I like the plethora of Uni's as well.

I am still on PS4 so I have no input beyond that. IE Next Gen graphics. build a park etc. I will be very content to sit where I am at with both of these games for the foreseeable future. Playing the way I do and no longer having carry over saves, I really have no reason to make this a yearly purchase anymore.

EDIT No I do not find the CPU lacking. I have really seen a wide range and variety of games.

[CgyFlames]

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Ya I’ve been bouncing around the GM contract. I wanted to keep it on, added element, but don’t want to lose a team that I have put 3 years of effort into- especially playing every game

If you have the drive to play 486 games (+ playoffs) in a single version of the Show then you are a legend already.


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[bigjdotcom01]

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I used to play with Ridin's rosters and would get through one season. But last year I decided to go with a fictional roster and a 30-team custom league that I created. I have played every game and I am just finishing year two. I do 30-team control but only to adjust rosters and make sure that the CPU isn't doing something funky.

I will be heading into season three in the next few weeks and just love the game. BTW, I am on PS5.

[mojoevobo]

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Which fictional roster are you using? And how are those types of rosters during the off-season?

[millertime98]

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I play 30 team control and cannot bring myself to do every pitch or even every game. I simply try to rebuild and I do 30 team control because of the awful decisons the CPU makes regarding Drafting, Trades, Lineups etc.

[JoshC1977]

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If you have the drive to play 486 games (+ playoffs) in a single version of the Show then you are a legend already.


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I mean...3 seasons isn't all that difficult IMO....I'm already midway through season 3 right now (started in mid-April) and expect to have that wrapped up in the next 3 weeks or so (I've been running about 6-7 weeks per season). Honestly, the hardest season to get through is the first one; every year after that gets easier and easier.

It's definitely not for everyone though....

[countryboy]

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I mean...3 seasons isn't all that difficult IMO....I'm already midway through season 3 right now (started in mid-April) and expect to have that wrapped up in the next 3 weeks or so (I've been running about 6-7 weeks per season). Honestly, the hardest season to get through is the first one; every year after that gets easier and easier.

It's definitely not for everyone though....

I just finished my 3rd season today. Going to take a brief break (like an hour or so..LOL) and then dive into the offseason to get ready for the 2026 season.

[bigjdotcom01]

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Which fictional roster are you using? And how are those types of rosters during the off-season?

I used Zann's Fictional Roster. I believe it was in the vault. A guy simulated through the 2051 season to make these. The OVRs are high, but the gameplay is very good. I then did a draft to pick the teams. IN the draft, I drafted for every team in the first three rounds, then simulated the rest and we were off and running.

I read that there was a guy on here that made a good fantasy roster with lower OVRs and low contract numbers with most players under 23 years old. If I wasn't already through two seasons, I would probably go with his rosters.