MLB 11 The Show: Franchise Trade and Off Season Logic Has Been Massively Improved

[TheBrew101]

I'm more of an observer than a poster for the most part and probably too old to be a gamer anyway. But I had to make a post after reading this thread. It amazes me how the game designers interact with the community and how much passion it appears they have for their great product.

I'm very impressed and just wanted to add to the "thank you list". I personally am a franchise guy only (actually I didn't even buy MLB10 as I was still enjoying my MLB09 game and the franchise I had built and couldn't give it up). I now think I'm going to have to give up my 09 franchise and the tons of hours I spent with it and upgrade this year.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by hitstreak13

Wow, I am about 100% I will buy now. Damn you Russell and co. Joking aside, I wonder how the budgets will be fixed. Is it going to be based on market? Are we going to get to assign them? Etc. etc. This, along with the trade logic improvement, is huge. Include new player models, controls, etc. and we have a winner ladies and gentlemen. Can't wait now.

I'm dying to know myself now.
I thought I could wait for '11 like everyone else.
Now I must ask....
RUSS.....WHERE IS MY ADVANCE COPY!!!!?....

M.K.
Knight165

[adamj2281]

Yeah the reworking of the team budgets I would think would go hand and hand with the reworking of the trade logic. Maybe they tightened up how the CPU spends money and gave a little more AI in decision making based on funds.

This would play into the Manny trade scenario that Russell was talking about, and would probably help guard against the CPU taking trades for older, big money players.

They may have also enhanced the team trade strategies to make the trades/player moves based more on the time of the season, i.e. teams out of contention trading for prospects near the deadline.

At least they are trying within the timeframes they have. Also, this is much more important to me than any dalmation in the Braves outfield (and I'm a huge Braves fan).

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBrew101

I'm more of an observer than a poster for the most part and probably too old to be a gamer anyway. But I had to make a post after reading this thread. It amazes me how the game designers interact with the community and how much passion it appears they have for their great product. I'm very impressed and just wanted to add to the "thank you list". I personally am a franchise guy only (actually I didn't even buy MLB10 as I was still enjoying my MLB09 game and the franchise I had built and couldn't give it up). I now think I'm going to have to give up my 09 franchise and the tons of hours I spent with it and upgrade this year.

With the new scoreboards and player models you will be happy you did.

[PVarck31]

I can't believe you guys wasted time doing all this when Turner Field is so badddd. HAHAHA

Seriously though, this is awesome. Thanks so much for this extra effort.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by adamj2281

Yeah the reworking of the team budgets I would think would go hand and hand with the reworking of the trade logic. Maybe they tightened up how the CPU spends money and gave a little more AI in decision making based on funds. This would play into the Manny trade scenario that Russell was talking about, and would probably help guard against the CPU taking trades for older, big money players. They may have also enhanced the team trade strategies to make the trades/player moves based more on the time of the season, i.e. teams out of contention trading for prospects near the deadline. At least they are trying within the timeframes they have. Also, this is much more important to me than any dalmation in the Braves outfield (and I'm a huge Braves fan).

This part I can almost guarantee.


M.K.
Knight165

[Speedy]

Quote: Originally Posted by KolbeSCEA

Let me make one fact clear... We did not do even 10% of what I want to do with Franchise... This is the best we can do with the time we have remaining. So dont go expecting Expansion mode or any other nutball idea

10%? Wow...I'm really excited for next year! I bet you and Knight have some intense conversations regarding vision(s) for Franchise.

[HustlinOwl]

I can live with GABP remaining the same, with this kind of dedication going on