Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

**Scribe1980** · 03-25-2013, 07:41 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by nusie

Here is the thing...YOU DON'T control all 30-Teams...You set the team you want to use as a profile, then you choose all 29 other teams as a another profile.

Once the Franchise is started, you go to Mode Specific Options, and set everything for the CPU profile to AUTO. That makes the CPU control everything for those 29 other teams.

The reason I use 30 team control? To be Bud Selig and veto any ******** trade that sends 3 A prospects for some 40 year old scrub. With everything set to Auto, the CPU still initiates trades, still manages their own lineups and rotations, and everything else.

Bingo. My team (usually the Phillies)setting is "Custom"; I name the second profile "CPU" and associate the other 29 teams with that file. I'm kind of OCD with the uni numbers, that's my biggest thing with the other 29. That, and to make sure Jeter doesn't hit eighth for NYY.

**SmooveMove** · 03-26-2013, 10:01 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

You gave me my first like so I have to write something to you. This has most likely been said but you can sim the games and get a realistic ticker, at least for game results. Trading wouldn't really matter since you know every trade thats happening. Maybe a visual thing.

Again thanks for the like. I shall forever worship you

I love the emoticons.

**kehlis** · 03-26-2013, 10:06 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by Riverwood_Hood

this has already been said but I can't contain myself:
To all the people saying "30-team control is too time-consuming"

I haven't seen people saying that, I've just seen people say that they just don't care enough for 30 team control.

**xHalosNation** · 03-26-2013, 10:29 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

I play it WITH using 30 team control, since I like to have the proper lineups/pitching rotations, etc. Once it's all set up, it's awesome. After it's setup, I play with my team and have very little work to do regarding the other teams. They take care of themselves (for the most part).

**SFCFeagin** · 03-27-2013, 06:29 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

We all paid our hard dollars and have the right to choose the way we play the game. I control all 30 teams, transactions, for only franchise season etc. I have been doing it for years, it is time-consuming is it OCD? Prob, but I dont see the point of playing the game like Fantasy Baseball. I play Fantasy Baseball for that fix. To each is own and enjoy the game for your personal use.

**Comp625** · 03-27-2013, 10:23 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by tabarnes19

I use 30 team control and have trades set to instant, so I don't even monitor trades. If I see a completely way off trade-I just trade them back(I have done that only once)

I like 30 team because I can look through the other teams rosters and lineups. I also utilize it to set contracts to manual for the first 3 days of the exclusive period, then switch it back to auto so more free agents hit the open market. I have found this to be the fix for big market teams having too much budget room in future seasons.

I'm about to pickup The Show 13 and have always enabled 30-Team Control. However, what is this "Contracts to Manual" setting? Is this new for '13 or did I simply miss this setting? Can you elaborate on where this setting is and elaborate on how it works?

I agree with you in that I have always been bothered that big market teams don't fully utilize their financial leverage during the season (even when they are contending) or during the offseason.

**mockme** · 03-27-2013, 10:31 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

I for one like 30 team control as I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to being realistic about trades etc, but even though I've followed Knight's instructions on previous versions (don't have 13 yet) the CPU teams (everything set to Auto on the profile I use for them) never initiate trades. Never. I haven't seen a single trade offer made by a CPU-controlled team when I play 30 team control. Not on MLB 11 or MLB 12. They do place players on waivers and other teams pick those players up occasionally, and sign free agents, but never make trades. Any explanations for this just in case it happens again whenever I get the chance to buy 13?

**Knight165** · 03-27-2013, 11:35 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by mockme

I for one like 30 team control as I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to being realistic about trades etc, but even though I've followed Knight's instructions on previous versions (don't have 13 yet) the CPU teams (everything set to Auto on the profile I use for them) never initiate trades. Never. I haven't seen a single trade offer made by a CPU-controlled team when I play 30 team control. Not on MLB 11 or MLB 12. They do place players on waivers and other teams pick those players up occasionally, and sign free agents, but never make trades. Any explanations for this just in case it happens again whenever I get the chance to buy 13?

You have to have TRADES set to AUTO for both yours and the CPU profile.
This is why you have to check the PENDING TRANSACTIONS every day as trades will go through if you don't.

M.K.
Knight165

**mockme** · 03-27-2013, 11:42 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by Knight165

You have to have TRADES set to AUTO for both yours and the CPU profile.
This is why you have to check the PENDING TRANSACTIONS every day as trades will go through if you don't.

M.K.
Knight165

Okay. Thanks a lot! Still unsure if I'm actually going to buy 13, but even if I don't I'll be playing franchise in 12 so this helps.

**Knight165** · 03-27-2013, 11:52 AM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by mockme

Okay. Thanks a lot! Still unsure if I'm actually going to buy 13, but even if I don't I'll be playing franchise in 12 so this helps.

I'm sorry...MANUAL for your profile...AUTO for the CPU.
:o

M.K.
Knight165

**mockme** · 03-27-2013, 12:21 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by Knight165

I'm sorry...MANUAL for your profile...AUTO for the CPU.
:o

M.K.
Knight165

But that's exactly how I've had it set up before and the CPU never makes trade offers.

**ckarlic** · 03-27-2013, 12:31 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

After reading Knight's breakdown of how to use 30 team control has convinced me to try my franchise using 30 team control this year. Seem pretty straight forward and I also like the fact that I can play with other teams in my franchise when I want a change of pace. Looking forward to giving 30 team control a shot this year.

**clinciallyawesome** · 03-27-2013, 02:07 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

With 30 team control, does the cpu still retain the ability to reject your offers? If I am the Mariners the computer isn't going to say yes to a Kyle Seager for Giancarlo trade, will they?

**TGov** · 03-27-2013, 02:45 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

OK, Im doing a 30-team control franchise, I previously said I wouldnt but its too easy and Im too nit-picky when the real-life trade deadline comes around... (and if the CPU does their own draft, even better)

Also, QUESTION(s)...

Who prefers instant trades over waiting a few days??? (I usually use instant trades because Im impatient but Im on the fence)
And if you do 30-team control with instant trades on, can you still see pending trades??? or would the trade just go through instantly??? (hence instant trades being on)
Thanks!

**Knight165** · 03-27-2013, 04:48 PM

Re: Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

Originally posted by mockme

But that's exactly how I've had it set up before and the CPU never makes trade offers.

They do.
I guess you just need better players!

Originally posted by clinciallyawesome

With 30 team control, does the cpu still retain the ability to reject your offers? If I am the Mariners the computer isn't going to say yes to a Kyle Seager for Giancarlo trade, will they?

If you have the CPU teams set to AUTO...yes...they will "think" about trades and make the decisions.

Originally posted by TGov

OK, Im doing a 30-team control franchise, I previously said I wouldnt but its too easy and Im too nit-picky when the real-life trade deadline comes around... (and if the CPU does their own draft, even better)

Also, QUESTION(s)...

Who prefers instant trades over waiting a few days??? (I usually use instant trades because Im impatient but Im on the fence)
And if you do 30-team control with instant trades on, can you still see pending trades??? or would the trade just go through instantly??? (hence instant trades being on)
Thanks!

Instant trades will NOT give you the ability to see and reject them....they happen instantly and are accepted as they hit the transaction screen.

M.K.

Franchise withOUT using 30 team control

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