PS BLOG: Everything New in MLB The Show 18’s Franchise Mode

[BlacknBlue]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelers10530

Out of genuine curiosity, what do more hardcore fans want out of the franchise mode that isn't already in it? I'm a fairly ****** MLB the show gamer and have never noticed any big problems with it.

Just a few off of the top of my head:

Better trade logic
3 team trades
Ability to trade more players, cash, future considerations
In-season contract renewals
Better stat tracking and access to that information
The ability to set pricing for tickets or negotiation of tv deals again
Being able to schedule promotions, giveaways and theme nights
Perhaps different events to break up the monotonous season like turn back the clock nights and fireworks nights, complete with negro league uniforms that you have to purchase for both the home and visiting teams, like a real mlb team must do for those games.
Rain outs and double headers
Change up scouting
Allow us to develop players differently and perhaps work on position changes or new pitches
Online franchise mode
Ability to set 4 or 6 man rotations
Fix the September call ups and 40 man roster
Ability to edit managers or import them
Ability to import players from outside rosters into our already running franchise

The real problem is that most hardcore franchise users have played this game more than anyone else over the years. And being that it takes the longest to play it really is a disservice to keep not only stripping things out of the mode, but to neglect adding things into it. Things that would help keep it realistic, fun and fresh.

I love this game and buy it every year, but I’m not even excited about it anymore. We all want the best of it for the right reasons and it doesn’t help when the typical apologists come into every single thread and troll everyone anymore than it does to throw a hissy fit and rage out. But voicing displeasure and backing that up with tangible desires should be reasonable. The problem is the latter is the one thing nobody hears anymore. And it’s so few and far between that it occurs, unfortunately.

It’s funny that a few are running around with a positive spin on this news today. It’s like they can’t stand to have their pride and joy besmirched, but I’ll bet deep down they are disappointed too. They can keep saying wait til this and wait for that, but we all knew this would happen. But god forbid we call it out, especially when doing so in a non demeaning manner. You can still be disgruntled and be a fan of something, it is allowed. And it’s better to voice those concerns and issues than to sit idly by and watch things go away. Just so long as you do that in a productive manner.

[MLB14]

Quote: Originally Posted by baseballmad

... I will be spending my money this year on a German guy, who really digs deep every year, to deliver a management simulation.. I, hopefully, will be back.

LOL, I don't mean to insult you by laughing, but what does that mean?

[Dolenz]

Quote: Originally Posted by MLB14

LOL, I don't mean to insult you by laughing, but what does that mean?

Means he is going to Out Of The Park Baseball

A great management sim but it won't satisfy you if you actually want to control players in a game

[CoiaNY]

Still bamboozled at how anyone can truly defend what we know about Franchise Mode 2018 up to this point. Granted we haven't seen the stream yet, but...

Spoiler

contrary to popular belief, we CAN be critical of this game

[SmashMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhilliesFan13

Please enlighten as to how you know that this is 100% fact. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

It's not that serious, man. People are allowed to be unhappy/underwhelmed/disappointed by aspects of a video game. They're also allowed to express that feeling - same as everyone who was "can't wait!!!" from the initial trailer.

[JayD]

Let's all be sure to ask if rotating inter league schedules are in on the stream tonight. If they use the excuse that we tried but it didn't work AGAIN I'll be highly disappointed. They have had over 2 years to figure this out.

[GrandMaster B]

Why don't the sponsorships you choose ever make into your stadium?*

[Impetuous65]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayD

Let's all be sure to ask if rotating inter league schedules are in on the stream tonight. If they use the excuse that we tried but it didn't work AGAIN I'll be highly disappointed. They have had over 2 years to figure this out.

"Man Power and Resources".