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[Anderson2957]

I thought Ramone said last year that they had gotten DD to where they always had envisioned it. Sounds like RTTS got the overhaul this year. Maybe that means big changes for Franchise for MLB 19


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[ninertravel]

Quote: Originally Posted by ShowTyme15

I agree, but it was Kirby and the crew's first full season with the commentary. I figured it would take a few years to get it where it needs to be. I agree they did play storylines to death last year, but if they can build on that this year add more and more I think everything will be okay.

I think they need to make the commentary flow more, they tried it with the story thing which is fine. but you can only do so much I guess./ the NBA is the best I have heard.

they need to talk about players during the season more, just every pitcher that comes up it is 'oh he has a ERA of 5 struggling' oh he has a ERA of 2 he is having a great year.. it's generic and boring.

that's all they talk about ERA and wins and losses, there is more to that then pitching.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time.

^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

[KCowse]

Quote: Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear

Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time. ^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

I agree. I really like critical situations, but I would like a more detailed OOTP-esque front office experience to go along with it. Also the last picture, something about more action in less time, seems daunting. Maybe it's just a throw away line but it seems like it could be they're trying to sensationalize the games more than simulating real play.

[PhilliesFan13]

Quote: Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear

Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time. ^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

Yeah. Gave me pause as well. I would love the full immersion we haven't had since MLB 13. Full between pitches routine etc.

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[Cubfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by WaitTilNextYear

Franchise Mode: More Control. Less Time. ^^^^ I have mixed feelings about what this tagline suggests. Seems to fall into the pattern of simplifying everything (quick counts, critical situations etc). I'd prefer franchise mode to get more detailed rather than less so. We'll have to wait and see what this "phases" thing is and how the team plane shown fits into it all.

I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cubfan

I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

Oh no, my friend. Sony says you need a faster way to play franchise. Badly need it. You just haven't realized it yet.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cubfan

I don’t want or need faster ways to play franchise mode I want depth I’m my franchise mode. Let’s see what they did with the mode this year.

Just a pure speculation on my part, but I'm wondering if this new "PHASES" and this mentioning of faster way to play franchise mode, if they are going to all you to completely sim to certain aspects of franchise mode without having to sit thru the game simming games on the schedule.

Example, say you're in May and you want to jump ahead to the trade deadline, you select that "PHASE" and you are immediately taken to the trade deadline and the game "sims" the season in the background that you never see.

Again, pure speculation on my part.

As you and others, I'm hopeful that franchise mode got some much needed attention this year. Guess we'll find out in March.