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

[EnigmaNemesis]

You can not overhaul a franchise mode every year.

I don't get it. The mode is still one of the deepest in the gaming world, and with much improved budgets and trade logic it is even better. Not to mention the countless of other upgrades. The gameplay in general, it is a whole new game.

I will say, '10 was great, but inferior in almost all accounts to '11.

(better models, better lighting, better stadiums with unique jumbotrons, better ball physics, better fielding by far, better rtts, better sports ticker, better online, better league structures, player vault, fantastic analog controls, better stts features, better trade logic and budgets which was the main franchise complaint overall, better osd menu layout, better addition to the commentary team, overall much better game, and that is just a few things mentioned)

I guess some are not hardcore into baseball games enough, yet they expect hardcore changes to a single mode which can not warrant it every year. No game will. This game spins all year round for me, and sometimes I feel I waste my $60 on other games that sit on the shelf cause of this one. So much so, a game would have to be like G-d of War, Killzone or Uncharted type to get it day one, since this game takes up 90% of my gaming time.

There is no way I could play '10 since the CE. Not after playing '11. The game is too much of an upgrade to miss out. It is the biggest jump the series ever seen IMO.

To each their own I guess.

[Rwings832]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

You can not overhaul a franchise mode every year. I don't get it. The mode is still one of the deepest in the gaming world, and with much improved budgets and trade logic it is even better. Not to mention the countless of other upgrades. The gameplay in general, it is a whole new game. I will say, '10 was great, but inferior in almost all accounts to '11. (better models, better lighting, better stadiums with unique jumbotrons, better ball physics, better fielding by far, better rtts, better sports ticker, better online, better league structures, player vault, fantastic analog controls, better stts features, better trade logic and budgets which was the main franchise complaint overall, better osd menu layout, better addition to the commentary team, overall much better game, and that is just a few things mentioned) I guess some are not hardcore into baseball games enough, yet they expect hardcore changes to a single mode which can not warrant it every year. No game will. This game spins all year round for me, and sometimes I feel I waste my $60 on other games that sit on the shelf cause of this one. So much so, a game would have to be like G-d of War, Killzone or Uncharted type to get it day one, since this game takes up 90% of my gaming time. There is no way I could play '10 since the CE. Not after playing '11. The game is too much of an upgrade to miss out. It is the biggest jump the series ever seen IMO. To each their own I guess.

Well Said, the player vault, and the new budgets and trade logic is what has me very excited.

[Knight165]

Enigma...I do agree with you...especially that it can't be overhauled every year nor should it!...but I'm going to play devil's advocate here a bit.
I think most of the guys saying they might just wait for the overhaul....already agree that while '10's franchise didn't need an overhaul, in order for them to move away from the franchises they have invested a lot of time into...they needed some sort of change.
That's an easy move for the guys whose main thrust is playing games....and the franchise is in the background. It's all there for them...new models...new controls...beautiful stadiums...NO BRAINER.
But for a guy who would rather stare at the stat screens and scour the teams for their possible ace that is 4 years away in franchise and try and figure a way to pry him without sacrificing a integral piece in the process...and the game on the field...which is still important and fun is secondary.(not an afterthought....those guys are playing OOTP )
You know what would solve this problem 1-2-3?(but is not easy to do ..)...have us have the ability to move franchise files from one version to the next.
For some franchise nuts...these late additions and changes might be enough to have them give '11 a go. For some...it might not.
I respect both.

I'll also be honest on something....which started this back and forth....something I've never understood on boards...the need to post that you won't be picking up the game. Just me maybe...but it's weird. I guess no more strange than guys saying "DAY 1 PURCHASE!!!!1111"...but to me...it's weird.

M.K.
Knight165

[jemens]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

(better models, better lighting, better stadiums with unique jumbotrons, better ball physics, better fielding by far, better rtts, better sports ticker, better online, better league structures, player vault, fantastic analog controls, better stts features, better trade logic and budgets which was the main franchise complaint overall, better osd menu layout, better addition to the commentary team, overall much better game, and that is just a few things mentioned)

thanks EN for the complete list of features. That's what I meant. :-)

Just to add to my previous comment playing OOTP11 sometimes. I never felt that MLB10 Franchise was very far behind OOTP who is fully dedicated franchise game. And MLB11 will be even better with the new trade and off season logic added. I just ordered a Blueray repair kit for my first PS3 to now have one for the road. I'm that crazy No more text based game for me !!!

[Skyboxer]

I've asked almost every year (Madden, The Show etc...) and it really never is or seems to be, high on to do list. Mainly due to if the game has a change in player ratings etc... it would just make a lot of work and possibly time away from other things.

So while I'd love the ability to import my franchise like I did back on FPSFB, I also understand it's not and easy addition by any means.

I would still like a print feature

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

I've asked almost every year (Madden, The Show etc...) and it really never is or seems to be, high on to do list. Mainly due to if the game has a change in player ratings etc... it would just make a lot of work and possibly time away from other things. So while I'd love the ability to import my franchise like I did back on FPSFB, I also understand it's not and easy addition by any means. I would still like a print feature

I included the print feature on my list....I also bolded it.
I asked for STATS-STATS-STATS....a complete stat page instead of the card...WITH career team tracking and the ability to either print stat and roster pages directly from the game OR the ability to dump the page to a file on the XMB for print from there or you PC after transferring the files.
Here's hoping!


M.K.
Knight165

[myghty]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

I included the print feature on my list....I also bolded it. I asked for STATS-STATS-STATS....a complete stat page instead of the card...WITH career team tracking and the ability to either print stat and roster pages directly from the game OR the ability to dump the page to a file on the XMB for print from there or you PC after transferring the files. Here's hoping! M.K. Knight165

Man, I would LOVE a STATS page & get rid of the baseball card look. Printing stats would be cool too.

[harvey88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

I included the print feature on my list....I also bolded it. I asked for STATS-STATS-STATS....a complete stat page instead of the card...WITH career team tracking and the ability to either print stat and roster pages directly from the game OR the ability to dump the page to a file on the XMB for print from there or you PC after transferring the files. Here's hoping! M.K. Knight165

I agree with you Knight. This is really the only thing missing now from the Show. It has always been lacking in the stats department. Baseball more than any other sport is so stats driven so this is a major component of the game. Though I will still be picking up the Show this year as I do every year, I am looking even more forward to what 2012 will have in store. I think Franchise will likely be the major focus for 2012. I'm sure analog will likely be refined as well since this is their first go at it, i'm sure there will be some issues and improvements that will need to be worked out. The game hasn't even been released yet and one change that CD guys have already mentioned is changing the buttons used to cancel throws. With the complete RTTS overhaul this year, i'm guessing franchise gets the overhaul next year.