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esmeet7 · 03-21-2022, 05:15 PM

As I read and listen to interviews from developers for MLB The Show, I'm curious why an "Expansion Team Mode" isn't something that's being discussed. I've said this in years past, but it seems like an Expansion Team Mode would be an ideal intersection of Diamond Dynasty and Franchise modes.

Those who like DD might enjoy being able to create a new team name, logo, stadium, and to fill a clean-slate roster with players of their choice. With that said, the Franchise-style players get the challenge of managing an actual team's roster in a full-season / franchise setting that comes with all of the nuances and details of a franchise mode.

I think back to playing All-Star Baseball 2003 and its Expansion Mode, and that was the most fun I've ever had (as a 40+ year old fan) playing a video game baseball fan. -- In my mind, this game mode would hook players and keep them playing the game longer, and you could bring in features from RTTS and DD to build your expansion team franchise and see them progress from season to season.

Is anyone at SDS even talking about or thinking about Expansion Team mode?

03-21-2022, 05:15 PM	#1
esmeet7 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Feb 2007	Expansion Team Mode in MLB The Show? As I read and listen to interviews from developers for MLB The Show, I'm curious why an "Expansion Team Mode" isn't something that's being discussed. I've said this in years past, but it seems like an Expansion Team Mode would be an ideal intersection of Diamond Dynasty and Franchise modes. Those who like DD might enjoy being able to create a new team name, logo, stadium, and to fill a clean-slate roster with players of their choice. With that said, the Franchise-style players get the challenge of managing an actual team's roster in a full-season / franchise setting that comes with all of the nuances and details of a franchise mode. I think back to playing All-Star Baseball 2003 and its Expansion Mode, and that was the most fun I've ever had (as a 40+ year old fan) playing a video game baseball fan. -- In my mind, this game mode would hook players and keep them playing the game longer, and you could bring in features from RTTS and DD to build your expansion team franchise and see them progress from season to season. Is anyone at SDS even talking about or thinking about Expansion Team mode?