MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

[NYYanks26]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

No...there is indeed a league(s)(I think there are going to be divisions, which are "different leagues" so to say)....but within each there will be SEASONS of play....a set amount of days in which the season consists. If your players have enough games played and are the worthy candidate....that's when the awards are given.

M.K.
Knight165

5 divisions (Spring Training, Season Series, Division Series, Championship Series & World Series)

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

5 divisions (Spring Training, Season Series, Division Series, Championship Series & World Series)

Do you remember how they said they were going to slot you into these?

M.K.
Knight165

[NYYanks26]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

Do you remember how they said they were going to slot you into these?

M.K.
Knight165

Every 5 games you're re-evaluated.. I believe everyone starts in the spring training division and then moves up (or stays there) based on your performance every 5 games. But what I'm not sure about is the specific length of each division, in regards to the awards the players can win. I do remember a conversation about a certain # of days/weeks in each division.

[DanH35]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

In FIFA UT, it really was whomever could buy the most packs had the best teams.

I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

[Perfect Zero]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

EA's Ultimate Team modes have it to where you have a limited amount of time with a player before you can't use them anymore. You can buy "contract" cards to keep them around, but it's difficult to keep a team together. The thing I hate about EAUT is that you pretty much have to buy cards with real money in order to be any type of successful. I don't mind spending a few bucks, but I don't want to put in a load of money just to have fun. However, SCEA has said that this will not be the case.

[Pared]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

You have a card - you activate the player so you can play with him. He now has a limited amount of time to be used when playing games.

Once that is up, he retires and you find a replacement - again through cards.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

[treyraq]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

Sorry, I haven't read through all 20+ pages, so I have to ask:

Are career lengths going to be position- or potential-driven, or completely random?
I'm just wondering how career stats will be compared if players play longer/shorter careers than others.

Also have the career lengths been mentioned? Are we talking 50 games or 500?

I'm only wondering based on the fact that there will be a HoF; How can one player be compared to another with more or less opportunity?

Hope that makes sense.

[sydrogerdavid]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

I'm really going to like this mode. I already like the idea of UT, but the problem is I don't know all the players in the NHL, AHL, NFL, etc. Now that's a thing of the past.

Add on top of that uni and team creator, I have a feeling I'll be much better at creating logos instead of faces.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

Sorry, I haven't read through all 20+ pages, so I have to ask:

Are career lengths going to be position- or potential-driven, or completely random?
I'm just wondering how career stats will be compared if players play longer/shorter careers than others.

Also have the career lengths been mentioned? Are we talking 50 games or 500?

I'm only wondering based on the fact that there will be a HoF; How can one player be compared to another with more or less opportunity?

Hope that makes sense.

From what we saw....the real MLB players have short career lengths(9-15 games let's say)....and the generated players have longer career lengths...40-50 games.

I'm guessing there would have to be some sort of minimum amount of games played or AB's/IP's....to qualify.
Remains to be seen.

M.K.
Knight165

[BravesBoy]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

From what we saw....the real MLB players have short career lengths(9-15 games let's say)....and the generated players have longer career lengths...40-50 games.

I'm guessing there would have to be some sort of minimum amount of games played or AB's/IP's....to qualify.
Remains to be seen.

M.K.
Knight165

So our team will constantly be changing with players? i can see where this gets interesting. Gotta stay on your toes and work your roster like a boss!! Gonna be fun..

[UMhester04]

So once an MLB plaeyer "retires" will we never see him again or does he get recycled back into card from?

[EnigmaNemesis]

Think of MLB players more like "rentals". Very expensive ones.

So chances are you can still get them again baring cost.

[nemesis04]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

So once an MLB plaeyer "retires" will we never see him again or does he get recycled back into card from?

He can show up again in card form.

[Perfect Zero]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

See, this is where Diamond Dynasty is going to be really sweet. Just for an example: I can see my team having real players like say Jason Kendell or Brandon Inge... maybe a high rated player like Ian Kinsler. Then, I can see a high level dynasty player, some mid tier players, and the rest.

That's where the fun comes in with customization. I'd love to see some of my ancient relatives like Doc and Jimmy Johnston take the field, or maybe some really old players like Germany Smith at shortstop, or Dan Brouthers at first. Heck, you can have completely fictional players like Buckeye Cooper at pitcher*. The team becomes completely yours; that's what makes this mode so exciting. I really can't wait for more information

*I claim the rights to Buckeye Cooper and his handlebar mustache with the old-timer delivery. Don't get any funny ideas about stealing mine!

[mmorg]

Re: MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

My team is going to be completely old timey. With curly mustaches, high socks, and classic batting stances/pitcher deliveries. Can't wait to see what I can come up with in regards to uniforms and logos.