Carryover or Start Anew?

[Mike Lowe]

It seems this is the first year that carryover is functioning as intended, without the loss of stats, morale, etc. It's very clean, and the only quirk I've seen is that you now suddenly use the 10-day DL instead of the old 15. No big deal. I also noticed that the '16 fictional draftees all have generic cleats. Again, not a huge deal.

So now I'm trying to decide, and figured others might be as well, how to proceed:

• Option 1: Start a new franchise in MLB Show '17. If so, which team? Which role do you play? GM, manager, a combo of both?
• Option 2: Continue my Twins franchise from Show '16 which is in June 2016.
• Option 3: Continue my Twins franchise from Show '16 which is in June 2016, but simulate/play the moments for the rest of 2016.

I really don't want to sim, but I also don't want to get behind the real life schedule. Option 1 would then be appealing, but I get the feeling OSFM won't be ready by Opening Day, so perhaps it's moot?

Thoughts?! What are folks doing with their existing franchise, especially if they did not finish the 2016 season?

[Syce]

i carried over my Mariners Franchise, But im not sure if i want to continue with it, because i screwed up big time during the off season and didnt save it before hand under a different save just incase.

[squashbuggie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

It seems this is the first year that carryover is functioning as intended, without the loss of stats, morale, etc. It's very clean, and the only quirk I've seen is that you now suddenly use the 10-day DL instead of the old 15. No big deal. I also noticed that the '16 fictional draftees all have generic cleats. Again, not a huge deal. So now I'm trying to decide, and figured others might be as well, how to proceed: Option 1: Start a new franchise in MLB Show '17. If so, which team? Which role do you play? GM, manager, a combo of both? Option 2: Continue my Twins franchise from Show '16 which is in June 2016. Option 3: Continue my Twins franchise from Show '16 which is in June 2016, but simulate/play the moments for the rest of 2016. I really don't want to sim, but I also don't want to get behind the real life schedule. Option 1 would then be appealing, but I get the feeling OSFM won't be ready by Opening Day, so perhaps it's moot? Thoughts?! What are folks doing with their existing franchise, especially if they did not finish the 2016 season?

I say to Option 2 and 3. also, in order to fix the sim stat problems - we will need to play every game. at least parts of it. the gameplay is so good, that it may be worth it.

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by squashbuggie

I say to Option 2 and 3. also, in order to fix the sim stat problems - we will need to play every game. at least parts of it. the gameplay is so good, that it may be worth it.

My latest slider set update has fixed this issue. I've been trying for years, and it's finally possible now.

All I'm weighing now is whether to bump AI power down to 4 or 3. 5 is way too high. I saw your other suggestions, but honestly, those are going to mess too much with the swing and miss rates and foul ball percentages, which are perfect. AI power is the only slider needing adjusting from my current set, and I say that with extreme confidence.

[TGov]

I carried over my season mode, seems to be working fine.

My only gripe is my whole team are CAPs and their eyes are bulging out of their faces. Also the picture of them in the pause menu (in-game), their eyes are discolored or something. Looks strange.
Otherwise the game has been very good for me.

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[Rocket32]

I had a Yankees franchise last year, starting a new franchise this year with the Atlanta Braves that I will probably consider carrying over into next years game. I've never yet carried a franchise over yet. Always feel like and end up starting a new one every year with the latest real life roster. Waiting for OSFM of course, I would think the wait wouldn't be too bad this year.

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by TGov

I carried over my season mode, seems to be working fine. My only gripe is my whole team are CAPs and their eyes are bulging out of their faces. Also the picture of them in the pause menu (in-game), their eyes are discolored or something. Looks strange. Otherwise the game has been very good for me. Sent from my 831C using Operation Sports mobile app

Yes, they did a very nice job with carryover saves this year. I wish that was the case last year, but a year of growing pains is to be expected, perhaps.

[TGov]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

Yes, they did a very nice job with carryover saves this year. I wish that was the case last year, but a year of growing pains is to be expected, perhaps.

Yes, I think RTTS is going in a really good direction. The addition of the narrator and pave your path style is fun. I did have a hiccup where the narrator went silent for a couple weeks in game but at the All-star break he came back luckily.

Not much for me to complain about at all, good stuff from the studio!

(I'm also giving dynamic difficulty a chance this year, has been great especially with RTTS. With hot/cold streaks and the struggles of going through the minors, it's a nice balance to have. There's a challenge once you get to the right difficulty level but if it gets too hard it reminds you that it's a game and to have fun by making it a little easier.)

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