Franchise vs. GM Mode?

[jrivera34]

Are the two modes virtually the same expect for setting tickets and other GM related activities? I do have issues with missing things right in front of my face sometimes but I couldn't find anything in the manual last night.

[onetonmartin]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

Are the two modes virtually the same expect for setting tickets and other GM related activities? I do have issues with missing things right in front of my face sometimes but I couldn't find anything in the manual last night.

One thing I know is that on GM you have to have a full scheduled season. On franchise you can chose how long your season is.

[lefty1117]

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The only difference I've seen is that GM mode you are required to meet certain goals. Not the case with Franchise. as far as I know everything else is the same including managing the budget.

[WDaniel]

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So are people who experience problems in Franchise mode ALSO experiencing them in GM mode, or could it be that GM mode runs fine and has better GM logic/player lineups???

[Gary Armida]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

So are people who experience problems in Franchise mode ALSO experiencing them in GM mode, or could it be that GM mode runs fine and has better GM logic/player lineups???

I haven't really gotten into this yet, but last year's GM had all of those issues as well.

[pistolpete]

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I chose GM Mode because eventually you may or may not have the opportunity to change teams.

As far as those issues. I don't know.

[ability]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

GM Mode.

[The Chef]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

I hate to bring this thread back from the dead but I wanted a little more clarity from anyone who has tried both so far. Franchise still allows you to play multiple seasons correct? Are there any differences in the offseason, mainly who gets released, in Franchise compared to GM mode? Im at the point where I want to just do a fantasy draft and try and put together a team with solid pitching and play a lot of small ball but I dont want to lose the ability to have a Hall of Fame, being forced to stay within a certain budget etc, is this still possible in Franchise mode? I hate seeing my owner tell me to release a player that I just picked up, just completed a fantasy draft only to have my owner tell me to release Placido Polanco, which is insane considering who else is on my team. Will I still need to worry about ticket pricing in Franchise mode or is that limited to GM mode only? Im leaning towards going with Franchise and then leaving trades on while doing a fantasy draft, and by doing the draft I wont worry too much about trades since the rosters arent going to be anywhere near real anyways. If anyone can shed some light on this for me that would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

[jbishop1702]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

Franchise sounds like the best way to go for you. GM and Franchise (from my experience with them) is basically the same except the GM Mode tells you to do stupid things (ex: Polanco). Ticket pricing is in Franchise Mode too... just up it when you're playing well and drop it when you're cold. The little Fan Buzz will give you an idea of your pricing. That all comes into play so that you can generate revenue to buy IE reports and free agents come the end of the season.

Yes, Franchise allows multiple seasons and forces you to stay in a budget. Hope this helps you.

[The Chef]

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Thanks, thats exactly what I wanted to know, doing a fantasy draft and then being told to cut someone right after is a little rediculous. I enjoyed GM mode for awhile but got tired of being told who to cut, it would be one thing if they werent any good but being told to cut my only 2B is idiotic.

[Mr.Blackace]

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I am doing GM so I can get canned...

[The Chef]

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Another thing I noticed when starting up a franchise and electing to do a fantasy draft, when doing it in franchise you have to be smart about who you draft while considering what your teams budget is like, for example, I am the Royals and did a fantasy draft and noticed after that I am now 20 mil over the budget and am going to have to clear space so I can have any chance of signing any free agents in the offseason. When you do a fantasy draft in GM mode they base your budget on what your teams total salary is after the draft, so with KC I could build them into the Yankees just be grabbing a bunch of high priced players and then cut them but still have the budget as if I was the Yankees, seems stupid to me that you can do that.

[JBH3]

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For me GM... I do like the goals... Although sometimes stupid it is at least something to work towards. It takes the monogamy away.

[Ignatz]

Re: Franchise vs. GM Mode?

For me GM... I do like the goals... Although sometimes stupid it is at least something to work towards. It takes the monogamy away.

I really need to try this GM mode! :wink:

[arseniotall]

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LMAO!!!! monogamy away......