How do you play franchise mode
 

Hey all, I’m 100% enjoying MLB The Show this year and typically play March to October for a sped up franchise experience… but I don’t like the the fact you can’t initiate trades…I’d like to have that so obv I look at franchise mode but 162 games is LONG haha. So I was curious how you all play your franchise mode. I remember seeing a thread on this ( I know I know sorry) about players only playing certain games … was curious what your style or formula is for lack of a better term. Thanks !

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

I've been using quick counts the last couple years with fast play on and have the CPU use quick pitch. I am able to play a complete game in 20-30 minutes and play every game with feeling like I have full impact. It also helps with getting decent walk totals and pitch counts. I am able to play all 162 games and usually finish around June or July. Also creates a better challenge because you might start off with 2 strikes at the plate or 3 balls on the CPU

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

That’s how unfamiliar I am with franchise mode I had no idea about quick counts. I like it.

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

QC is nice, but it lacks as well. Never get some counts. Most have one ball minimum, which leads to higher pitch counts earlier in the game.

That said, it definitely helps getting walks and making the game quicker

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I’m def gonna look into it. I’m thinking of that or playing the 1st game of every series and dimming to end if it’s a blowout. I love the speed of March to October and the mode is nice, I get it. But I’m looking for more immersion ya know ?

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

Play one, sim two. Almost every team will win 54 and lose 54. That other third of games is the difference between first place and 30th place. I've said that before but I dont think I can stress it enough.

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

I play the first 5, sometimes 10.

Then I do 1 game a series after. Sometimes I'll skip a series and do 2 games of a more interesting one. I play all playoff games if we make it. I'll also play more September games if I'm in a close race. I quick manage all the others so I still feel I have some impact on them. I get through quite a few seasons with this method.

Re: How do you play franchise mode
 

Quick counts on, play every game.

I don't play fast-play, so it typically takes me between 35-45 minutes to get a game in.

As @nitelordz mentioned, there are some downfalls to quick counts, but when I look back after I complete a season, starting pitcher innings pitched stats are reasonably similar to real-life.

It definitely helps me get a more realistic walk rate, but it's also a lot easier to strike out, both offensively and when you're controlling the pitcher.

I've done a bit where I play 1, sim 5, so I basically roll through my pitching rotation, and the season goes a lot quicker, but I prefer to settle in for the long grind of an MLB season.