Playing vs. Swimming in Franchise Mode

[Mackrel829]

How many games do you tend to play during the season in Franchise mode?

There are too many games to realistically be able to play every one, but I hate simming large portions of the season. How do you guys deal with this?

Do you have a specific system of playing and simming or do you just do whatever you feel like at the time?

[forme95]

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I play all 162+ games. I don't want to leave anything to the CPU. In Spring though (yes I do spring training. I love the position battles and evaluate players) I play a rotation and sim a rotation.

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[SamC24167]

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i play one game of every series until around september then if i need to play more for a better chance at a playoff spot i do that and i play every game of the playoffs.

[countryboy]

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Yeah I play all 162 games of the regular season as well as Spring Training and playoffs.

For minor league teams I sim using the QUICK MANAGE option so I have a hands on as to what is happening with my clubs.

[Mackrel829]

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Playing 162+ is crazy! 😂😂

How long does it take you to get through a season?

[countryboy]

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Playing 162+ is crazy! 😂😂

How long does it take you to get through a season?

About 3 months

[forme95]

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Playing 162+ is crazy! [emoji23][emoji23]



How long does it take you to get through a season?

For me, I am in no rush to get through the season because I carry over year to year.
To answer the question though, about 6 months, depending how busy my year is along with other franchises I have going. See, I only really play MLBTS. I literally don't play anything else, so another reason I'm not in a rush lol

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[Ace2734]

Playing vs. Swimming in Franchise Mode

i play one game of every series until around september then if i need to play more for a better chance at a playoff spot i do that and i play every game of the playoffs.

I pretty much do this as well. One game a series, sometimes two or even three if it’s a big one or vs an opponent I don’t see often.


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[JoshC1977]

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I don't deal well with water, so I definitely prefer playing games

(Sorry, had too....surprised Caufield hadn't already, lol)

In all seriousness, I am a "play every game" kind of guy. I've got about 35 games or so in Year 1 of my Braves fictional franchise and fully plan on going straight into Year 2 once done (probably in August). I can't stand simming, it feels 'dirty' to me or something, like I'm cheating or something (not judging others, just how I feel for my own purposes).

[JHodges57]

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I play out every game but I never actually finish a season. I get bored after a while. I have other games I play too so I don't spend hours and hours on this one.

[MasonOS95]

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I usually play a full game, then player lock a few, full game, etc etc

Depends on my mood and how tired I am usually


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[jrnlgrn]

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If I were to sim I'd just play play every 5th game. That gets you through the rotation a good number of times. It's what I'm doing for the minor league games in my current franchise. I play every pitch of every MLB game though. I'm in no rush to get through multiple season since we have carry over saves. This year thanks to the 'rona I got through a season quicker than usual.

The Show just like real baseball is such a game of hot and cold that simming I feel like I miss out. Also I think the game does a good job at recreating baseball. Which makes 162+ games less of a grind. Not to say the game doesn't have it's faults but I rarely find myself saying WTF even is this. Compared to playing FIFA or Madden which are just okay at best and often leave me more frustrated than anything else.

[Shosum13]

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I usually play one game each time through the rotation trying to play with a different starter each time through. Sometimes I'll break that pattern and play a couple of games through a rotation if there is a big rivalry game or a pitching matchup that I'm interested in. I like to play enough games that I feel how I performed had somewhat of an impact but not to many where I can't get in even one full season.

When it comes to sports games I enjoy the team building aspect just as much as actually playing the game so I like to try and get in as many seasons as possible. With all of the major sports titles I usually have a pattern that I play and sim games in except for Madden because a 16 game season isn't too difficult to manage but I will still randomly sim a game if there is a matchup I have no interest in playing.

[Caulfield]

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most of the time I like to play all 162 but I'm not opposed to swimming if I already predetermined before Spring Training that's how I want a season to go.

I don't deal well with water, so I definitely prefer playing games


(Sorry, had too....surprised Caufield hadn't already, lol)

why you, I oughta... one of these days, Cincinnati Josh, right to the moon!

[VeseThesis]

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Yea, I enjoy the process of seeing how players progress, Operating as GM, etc. I play one game out of each series until mid-Aug (if I’m in a close race, I’ll play it out). Main goal is to get into season 2-3 and so on. One season doesn’t do anything for me. In my NHL franchise I made it to season 4 and it was awesome to see draft picks grow and the change up of the team. I just finished Bacons season 1, and was headed to season 2 until he dropped the new rosters so now I’m back to season 1 lol. I wanted to do a fictional 30 team rebrand so these new rosters were perfect timing. Love to hear everyone’s take on this. Good stuff.