I know this is one of those things that really can't be perfect inside of a video game, but I have a few thoughts for what could go a long way in reducing the repetition.
In my RTTS I just played a 4 game series against the Dodgers in September, and they had a huge lead in their division. Every single game I heard the "These guys have a huge lead in their division, some people don't think that's a good thing because you can get complacent but I think it's good because you've earned it and can begin resting your players and start planning for the playoffs" line. Every game. In RTTS. Over 30 mins I heard it 4 times.
Which made me realize how often I hear the same storyline commentary in consecutive games. When playing my Twins franchise I will hear about Dozier being the player to look out for and how his hair never moves out of place 5 games in a row.
These lines are great, but only if I hear them sparingly. So, what if there was a system in place for these early game "story line" commentary lines that had a 7 game turnaround. If the player to watch out for is Buxton and his "dynamic play" then don't let the commentary choose that line of dialogue again for the next 7 games. Tell a different story. Just because the Dodgers have a 15 game lead doesn't mean you have to tell me every game. Tell me about how they're 5-2 over their last seven and really look poised to make a deep playoff run. Or how with their big lead they've been faltering as of late winning only 3 in the last 10.
I'm not trying to nit pick, I love the game and play it non-stop when I have the chance. Just trying to offer an idea on how to improve the user experience.
In my RTTS I just played a 4 game series against the Dodgers in September, and they had a huge lead in their division. Every single game I heard the "These guys have a huge lead in their division, some people don't think that's a good thing because you can get complacent but I think it's good because you've earned it and can begin resting your players and start planning for the playoffs" line. Every game. In RTTS. Over 30 mins I heard it 4 times.
Which made me realize how often I hear the same storyline commentary in consecutive games. When playing my Twins franchise I will hear about Dozier being the player to look out for and how his hair never moves out of place 5 games in a row.
These lines are great, but only if I hear them sparingly. So, what if there was a system in place for these early game "story line" commentary lines that had a 7 game turnaround. If the player to watch out for is Buxton and his "dynamic play" then don't let the commentary choose that line of dialogue again for the next 7 games. Tell a different story. Just because the Dodgers have a 15 game lead doesn't mean you have to tell me every game. Tell me about how they're 5-2 over their last seven and really look poised to make a deep playoff run. Or how with their big lead they've been faltering as of late winning only 3 in the last 10.
I'm not trying to nit pick, I love the game and play it non-stop when I have the chance. Just trying to offer an idea on how to improve the user experience.
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