Franchise/Dynasty/Owner Mode
1. Incorporate a style similar to MyGM in 2k but also elements that has been seen in successful virtual management modes like MVP Baseball 05's Owner Mode (what a great mode that was, it was kinda like Franchise and Dynasty's hot sister)
2. Incorporate use of mode with different leagues (WNBA exclusive franchise expansions/relocation)
3. Create an custom Owner, not just have your player take over a team (old Association modes in 2K had this); give option for male or female gender
4. Create a franchise/team - name of team, initials, create jerseys, fantasy draft roster or expansion draft. Allow up to 30 created teams (or keep this separate in the main menu and give the ability to upload created teams into the mode)
5. Create an Arena/Venue (similar to Madden 06 or MVP Baseball 05 Stadium Builder); start it from scratch, picking a arena name and based on your chosen team city's population density, whether it's rural or urban, pick an arena style, set dimensions, pick seat color, types, select sponsors and arena advertising, court designs (1 standard main home court design and allow for alternate home court designs) and have upgrades such as unlockable building tiers/visible arena upgrades, setting custom arena music/sounds, ticket and concessions prices, buy/sell/create arena stores, promotional game nights, finances, fan interaction, valet parking, etc. (team revenue will play a factor in trying to upgrade your arena settings, have revenue and upgrades affected based on W-L record, attendance, prices, player contracts, other misc. costs, etc.) (EA needs a slew of advertising sponsors to support future releases if they want guaranteed success)
6. Roster editing should come natural and standard out of the box (and not via a lengthy patch) with all the bells and whistles, no excuses. (as well as overall roster editing/management in the main menu)
7. Multiple team trading (3 team trading is a must, but 4 team trading would be a plus): PUT IN A TRADING BLOCK SIMILAR TO NHL GM MODES
8. I do like the individual player upgrading points system based on in game performance that was introduced in Live 18 Franchise mode, but IMO, I say let the points accumulate during the season/playoffs and allow for upgrading skills in the offseason for more of a realistic feel (or at least give an option in the Franchise/Dynasty settings menu)
9. Rookie/new player generator should be expected to work and not crash the mode/game
10. Have a viewable team rankings system that updates itself weekly thru the season
11. AGAIN Calendar Simulation should always be daily and never weekly. Hate having to sim a whole week just to figure out what the rest of the league has been up to. It messes with the spontaneity of league standings and stats. I guess some people like that weekly sim, so at the least give us an option to choose whether weekly or daily sim in the Franchise/Dynasty Settings menu.
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