Potentials drop starting a Franchise

[ClarkWGrizwold]

When starting a franchise why do all the potentials drop? I started as the Mets and for example Thor when 92 to 88, Conforto 85 to 77. Is this a bug?

[MrArlingtonBeach]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClarkWGrizwold

When starting a franchise why do all the potentials drop? I started as the Mets and for example Thor when 92 to 88, Conforto 85 to 77. Is this a bug?

This is likely due to their morale. If they are upset with their role on the team, their contract, etc., their ratings will decline.

[ClarkWGrizwold]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrArlingtonBeach

This is likely due to their morale. If they are upset with their role on the team, their contract, etc., their ratings will decline.

I didn't even start a game yet and every player dropped

[ballSatchel]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrArlingtonBeach

This is likely due to their morale. If they are upset with their role on the team, their contract, etc., their ratings will decline.

Ratings sure, but their potentials? I don't recall this in previous years. Could be wrong. I only recall potentials changing at the end of the month sometimes when you get those inbox messages.

[MrArlingtonBeach]

Quote: Originally Posted by ballSatchel

Ratings sure, but their potentials? I don't recall this in previous years. Could be wrong. I only recall potentials changing at the end of the month sometimes when you get those inbox messages.

I guess I am confused then...the OP mentioned number ratings. Potential is the letter grades (A, B, etc.). So I just assumed ratings were what was meant.

[MrArlingtonBeach]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClarkWGrizwold

I didn't even start a game yet and every player dropped

Yep, it's due to the morale...for example, in my Franchise I started last night, Javy Baez fell a few ratings points because he's upset with his contract and his role (he wants to be "Star", but is considered an "Everyday" player). This was also prior to the first game of the season.

I did not notice any potential grades dropping...just player ratings.

[ClarkWGrizwold]

My bad I should have worded it better it is the overall rating dropping not the potential. I'll take a look at it later to see what the morale is but just seems funny every player dropping some points before anything even happens. Whats the point in that to start out? I can see as the season went along the morale changes but not at the beginning of camp and for that much of a drop. Conforto went 85 to 77

[ballSatchel]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClarkWGrizwold

My bad I should have worded it better it is the overall rating dropping not the potential. I'll take a look at it later to see what the morale is but just seems funny every player dropping some points before anything even happens. Whats the point in that to start out? I can see as the season went along the morale changes but not at the beginning of camp and for that much of a drop. Conforto went 85 to 77

Yes, that is normal then. It's affected by morale. You should be able to go to their player cards and see their morale on different issues. You'll also notice some guys with inflated overall ratings due to morale.