MLB 14 The Show Blog - Online Franchise

[ShowTyme15]

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Has it been clarified which parts of the offline franchise are missing from the online version? Until then That happens I don't think we can say whether simply starting a single player online franchise is a viable workaround. Not to mention the uncertainty over whether online franchises can be continued in future versions or not.

Yes it's been confirmed everything in the fact sheet listed for online franchise will only be for online. Ramone said they ran out of time to get the online changes incorporated into offline.

[MrOldboy]

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Yes it's been confirmed everything in the fact sheet listed for online franchise will only be for online. Ramone said they ran out of time to get the online changes incorporated into offline.

I guess he's wondering if there are any benefits to play offline instead of online. Only pertaining to functions of the mode like the AI logic, not other factors like PS+, online stability, etc.

[s1lent]

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I was referring to the part of the fact sheet that said something like "most" of the features from the offline franchise will be in the online version, which begs the question which offline features aren't in the online version.

[aukevin]

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I was referring to the part of the fact sheet that said something like "most" of the features from the offline franchise will be in the online version, which begs the question which offline features aren't in the online version.

I'm waiting to hear about in game saves.

[chitownwonder]

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Us people doing on line lgs has never been able to do multiple seasons while off line has always had that option, now that they FINALLY take care of us on line players all you hearing now is how off line people are being neglected. Please stop with all the complaining, Russell told you all why it's different so accept it and move on, you can buy it or refuse to buy it. And to all the people complaining bout having to pay to play it on line to get those on line only features same thing either buy it or don't. If 4 dollars and some change a month (that's what it averages out to for $50 a yr) is going to hurt you then should you have bought a PS4 in the first place!!! Let's get real did you all really think on line was going to be free forever it's a business and if you agree with it or not you still have the choice to pay for it or not....

[armymule]

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I have never and will never play online so it doesn't matter to me what features are added for online play. I also understand the time constraints Sony is facing this year. The perception however is that Sony bit off more than they can chew this year, hence the delayed game delivery. It seems like they have allocated their resources to online at the expense of the offline users. Also, although the money charged for PS Plus isn't much it is perceived as a money grab. This doesn't sit well with many loyal customers. I think their concerns are justified.

[SVCbearcat10]

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I have never and will never play online so it doesn't matter to me what features are added for online play. I also understand the time constraints Sony is facing this year. The perception however is that Sony bit off more than they can chew this year, hence the delayed game delivery. It seems like they have allocated their resources to online at the expense of the offline users. Also, although the money charged for PS Plus isn't much it is perceived as a money grab. This doesn't sit well with many loyal customers. I think their concerns are justified.

I don't think PS+ is a money grab. You want an improved online experience, then it has to be paid for. It was very unrealistic to think that supporting servers could be free forever, especially since Sony as a whole only recently turned a profit for the first time in years. While I may personally feel the same way with online vs offline, the online community has been placed on the back burner for years so I'm okay with them getting some love this year.

[HustlinOwl]

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It seems like they have allocated their resources to online at the expense of the offline users.

Vice Versa circa MLB 08 until now lol @ offline users being more loyal

[Cavicchi]

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What about Season mode? Is that available in online?

[HustlinOwl]

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What about Season mode? Is that available in online?

dont think so, but just start franchise and quit once complete with first season?

[Cavicchi]

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dont think so, but just start franchise and quit once complete with first season?

Not the same, Season mode allows you to play more than one season.

[HustlinOwl]

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Not the same, Season mode allows you to play more than one season.

??? Online Season then no

[Knight165]

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I have never and will never play online so it doesn't matter to me what features are added for online play. I also understand the time constraints Sony is facing this year. The perception however is that Sony bit off more than they can chew this year, hence the delayed game delivery. It seems like they have allocated their resources to online at the expense of the offline users. Also, although the money charged for PS Plus isn't much it is perceived as a money grab. This doesn't sit well with many loyal customers. I think their concerns are justified.

Perhaps that's perception of those who are unhappy about something or another, but those that finally get attention to their mode would STRONGLY disagree. Perception is about angle....your angle....my angle....their angle.
So not one "the perception"
I'm seriously doubt the resources dedicated to online franchise is the reason for the delay. I'd say nearly certain as it was probably the most stable at the time of the focus group.
I'm going with the art(read:STADIUMS)....for the PS4 it is a huge undertaking.

...and again....the PS+ charge has NOTHING TO DO with SCEA.
On the PS4....all online play requires PS+. SCEA couldn't give it to you for free if they begged Sony.(and they probably would want to give it to you for free.....more people would use it)

M.K.
Knight165

[Cavicchi]

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??? Online Season then no

Yes, I was wondering about online season. Anyway, thanks for the info and picture!

[MrOldboy]

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I know this has been asked before, but I feel like there has yet to be a clear answer.

In ONLINE franchise do you have the same level of control as you do with OFFLINE franchise.

In that you can edit players, manage injuries, etc. Or have some of those levels of control been taken away due to the fact that other users can be in the mode at the same time.

That is my main issue still with the changes, if I cannot edit new draft picks, edit players as their skills change in real life, change positions/stances/motions, force injuries, etc online franchise will never be the same for me as offline. If I want to do a single player franchise I badly want the new AI logic improvements, but I also want control over things like that.