MLB lockout

[callahan24]

I was curious is anyone knows if the lockout effects MLB the show being released?

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB lockout

speculation on my part, I don't think the lockout will affect the release but at the same time a lockout certainly doesn't help ensure a timely release either. not saying it WILL hurt the Show, only that it can only hurt and not help

but my gut tells me Show 22 will be released sooner than Show 21

also FWIW only a strike has caused a mlb season to be shorter than 162 games. a lockout never has caused a season to be shorter. delayed yes, shorter no

[countryboy]

Re: MLB lockout

I was curious is anyone knows if the lockout effects MLB the show being released?

From my understanding it does not.

The licensing agreement between SDS and MLB/MLBPA is not impacted by the CBA.


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[lemarflacco]

Re: MLB lockout

Only thing I see affected are player scans and obviously if the cba isn't ratified until march, there may not be time for them to get in new rules.

But I know they scan players in spring training. If spring training is delayed too much or doesn't happen on the regular scale, they may not get to scan all the players which may effect next year. But they did add a bunch of scans during the season last year so maybe they can get players scanned throughout the year.

[dalger21]

Re: MLB lockout

I wouldn't expect things like universal DH, expanded playoffs, service time changes, etc. (if these are actually added in new CBA) to be in '22. There just won't be enough time for them to get them in before Feb/March when the game goes gold for release. I would think it would be '21 with some additional "features" and such.

[bronxbombers21325]

Re: MLB lockout

I wouldn't expect things like universal DH, expanded playoffs, service time changes, etc. (if these are actually added in new CBA) to be in '22. There just won't be enough time for them to get them in before Feb/March when the game goes gold for release. I would think it would be '21 with some additional "features" and such.

The good thing is we can implement the universal DH ourselves. We can also update service time ourselves but that would take time.

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB lockout

The good thing is we can implement the universal DH ourselves. We can also update service time ourselves but that would take time.

the thing with the service time is that mlb wants to change free agent requirements from 6 years of service time to 29 and a half years age.
which means that would take coding in by the Studio and not something we could fix ourselves

[bronxbombers21325]

Re: MLB lockout

the thing with the service time is that mlb wants to change free agent requirements from 6 years of service time to 29 and a half years age.
which means that would take coding in by the Studio and not something we could fix ourselves

Ok. I misunderstood what he was trying to say.

[dalger21]

Re: MLB lockout

Ok. I misunderstood what he was trying to say.

Yes, I should have elaborated on the rumored changes to service time that MLB and MLBPA would like to change. It would be drastically different than what it currently is.

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB lockout

Yes, I should have elaborated on the rumored changes to service time that MLB and MLBPA would like to change. It would be drastically different than what it currently is.

incidentally, IMO its the service time disagreement that will be the hardest bridge to gap for the two sides. all the rest is white noise as far as I see it. the quicker they tune that out and focus on the service time versus free agency at age 29 issue, the sooner this mess can be resolved and then they can hammer out the smaller snags.
but apparently mgmt. wants to see if the players will blink first (hint, they won't).
I wouldn't be surprised if this stalemate continues right up till mid-February

As far as the Show goes I'd be fine with new rules in 22 not making it in until 23.

I also wonder how that will affect carry-over saves from coming back.
I guess I need to research what the last CBA from 2016 brought to Show as far as new rules and how it was applied to franchise

[lemarflacco]

Re: MLB lockout

incidentally, IMO its the service time disagreement that will be the hardest bridge to gap for the two sides. all the rest is white noise as far as I see it. the quicker they tune that out and focus on the service time versus free agency at age 29 issue, the sooner this mess can be resolved and then they can hammer out the smaller snags.
but apparently mgmt. wants to see if the players will blink first (hint, they won't).
I wouldn't be surprised if this stalemate continues right up till mid-February

As far as the Show goes I'd be fine with new rules in 22 not making it in until 23.

I also wonder how that will affect carry-over saves from coming back.
I guess I need to research what the last CBA from 2016 brought to Show as far as new rules and how it was applied to franchise

And we are going to be in a lockout all season if the players a looking ti hit free agency a year sooner. Owners will NOT agree to this.

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB lockout

And we are going to be in a lockout all season if the players a looking ti hit free agency a year sooner. Owners will NOT agree to this.

if this lockout stretches past the date when 22 has to go gold, I could see it affecting the game in that we may not have player portraits wearing their real team hats or those action shots in uniform either. may wind up with mugshots of everyone with generic hats. the more I think about it I think the lockout could affect Show 22 more than initially thought, at least aesthetically speaking

[bronxbombers21325]

Re: MLB lockout

if this lockout stretches past the date when 22 has to go gold, I could see it affecting the game in that we may not have player portraits wearing their real team hats or those action shots in uniform either. may wind up with mugshots of everyone with generic hats. the more I think about it I think the lockout could affect Show 22 more than initially thought, at least aesthetically speaking

I’d rather them just switch to all virtual player portraits, like they do when someone switches teams in franchise than have them all with generic hats. That would annoy me to no end.

[ninertravel]

Re: MLB lockout

if this lockout stretches past the date when 22 has to go gold, I could see it affecting the game in that we may not have player portraits wearing their real team hats or those action shots in uniform either. may wind up with mugshots of everyone with generic hats. the more I think about it I think the lockout could affect Show 22 more than initially thought, at least aesthetically speaking

This is why when I start a franchise I do a fantasy draft then cancel and all the pics are the CGI ones so they are all 100% consistent. I prefer that then a mix and match

[lemarflacco]

Re: MLB lockout

I’d rather them just switch to all virtual player portraits, like they do when someone switches teams in franchise than have them all with generic hats. That would annoy me to no end.

Ahh I like the player pictures lol but I get what you're saying