What is your breaking point? (this is not about bugs and glitches)

[jestep123]

So I am in my Reds Franchise and after starting 2-2, I have lost TEN straight. I am intersted in knowing a couple of things. First, what is the longest losing streak you have ever had that you stuck with?

Second, and I know this is a little bit of a taboo subject, what does it take for you to say enough is enough and start your franchise over? Some of the things I have seen in this losing streak have me scratching my head because of the timing in which they happen but, I am beginning to come out of a prolonged hitting slump and playing much tighter games. I have considered it. I am not going to lie but then I think " maybe i will just end up 2-12 again so not worth it."

Just interested to hear some opinions on the subject.

[countryboy]

I don't restart. Once I begin my franchise I stay the course..for better or for worse.

Worst losing streak this year has been 6 straight I believe.

[NEOPARADIGM]

I started my franchise over after starting 10-23.

23-30 now in the second go, but speaking of losing, I was 21-19. Ugh. Hate to even think about it.

This thread is just gonna get filled with negative vibes, man. I'm getting the heck out of here.

[jestep123]

Quote: Originally Posted by NEOPARADIGM

I started my franchise over after starting 10-23. 23-30 now in the second go, but speaking of losing, I was 21-19. Ugh. Hate to even think about it. This thread is just gonna get filled with negative vibes, man. I'm getting the heck out of here.

I dont know about that. I hope not. That is very specifically why I qualified the thread that it wasnt about bugs and glitches (mostly in an attempt to keep it open). There are a ton of threads about acheiving this or that in the game. Here you can feel comfortable talking about losing.

Winning is for losers. LOL.

[asabique]

Cubs franchise. I lost 4 straight. Now I am 5-6.
0-1, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-5, 2-6, 3-6, 4-6, 5-6.
Every game is different, dont restart, just think about next one

[jim416]

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There are a ton of threads about acheiving this or that in the game.

Where? If I didn't have this game and looked at this forum I'd swear the entire game is broken, scripted, fixed, etc., etc.

I never start a franchise until I'm absolutely comfortable with the game. I know a lot of gamers jump right in, throw it on LEGEND and start.......losing, lol, and wonder why. Not saying you've done that, but, if you want to start over, that's fine, but I can suggest starting on ROOKIE and working your way up to a comfort level, a game at a time. Hitting is different this year, just look at the explanation of the levels for hitting. Nothing wrong with that. I've gone from HOF in 08, to AS with 09 and am now playing on VET with some slider adjustments, am currently 9-8 with the Nats. If I had to play on ROOKIE to get the game to work for me, I would, as the game is definitely "adjustable" for all gamers.....if you give it time.

Also you've got to get a lot of games under your belt to get a real feel for how the game works. I know last year, after trying to "find" the right sliders I finally settled on AS DEFAULT and hallelujah, the game played fine.

[N51_rob]

I've had several 8 game losing streaks in MLB 09. My longest thus far is only 6. Also had a 9 game winning streak in 09.

[duanebecca]

In Season, I could see being frustrated and starting over, since it's for only one season.

But if you are playing Franchise, I think I would take the approach that there are going to be bad seasons. If you are highly frustrated by the current season, why not simulate most of your games until the next season? Focus on making the moves you need to make and drafting the players you need to draft to build a successful team.