MLB 2K13 Will Not Include Online Leagues

[LetsGoReds]

I was going to make a post about this, but I'm new so I can't.

Would anyone want to do an online league manually? ie- We all add each other on XBL, schedule games (on here), and then play them?

[dubcity]

Quote: Originally Posted by shogunofharlem3

I assumed they dropped the online leagues to use whatever manpower they have to maintain the MLB Today feature. Wasn't kept up with very well last year. That was my guess. Drop leagues, use that man power to deal with MLB Today.

Yeah, but aren't they just gonna go into lame duck mode like last season? Are they committed to anything beyond this game? That was the excuse for the lack of support after the release last year.

[Mt Oread]

Quote: Originally Posted by AcceptedIntern4

I couldn't disagree more with you. The way 2K had it setup last year it was a pretty good setup. I think you are discounting the online leagues a little too much. Because much of the presentation is cut down (no replays, cut scenes, etc.) the games take roughly 30 minutes. You can play games in any order and each individual league had rules regarding pitch counts and rotations. Online leagues is what makes the game fun for me. It isn't about beating the computer for me. Playing a human opponent with some sort of actual game strategy and having something on the line like the playoffs or division championship is what makes this game fun. In an online league when you play multiple series with the same human opponents you develop rivalries and the competition level is increased. It just creates a whole new level of excitement and enjoyment to the game. 2K sports really missed the boat this year. I was going to buy their game with the understanding that it was basically a couple new uniforms and updated rosters, but without online leagues I have no purpose for the game especially since playing offline mode is a much, much better experience with MLB The Show.

My point is really that the games take a lot longer than 30 minutes, unless it is a one of the leagues that ban throwing balls. And even at 30 minutes, it is still and hour and half for a three game series. Playing games out of order dorks up the entire premise of managing a rotation and bullpen.

Find 30 guys that will create a stable league in this scenario is rare. Look at the online league forum. It's freaking dead. No one was playing it.

It's great that there are people that like it, but I'm not surprised that the same company that pulled the plug on MLB Today last year dropped online leagues this year.

I'll tell you what, show me five online leagues that completed one season last year. There is nothing on the web about any leagues besides random forum posts all over asking if there is interest.

It would be better if it was in. It's better if it is left out if they drop the ball on it like they did with MLB Today.

[scottyo60]

Will now go purchase MLB 2K12 for 17 dollars

[SynShadowzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

My point is really that the games take a lot longer than 30 minutes, unless it is a one of the leagues that ban throwing balls. And even at 30 minutes, it is still and hour and half for a three game series. Playing games out of order dorks up the entire premise of managing a rotation and bullpen. Find 30 guys that will create a stable league in this scenario is rare. Look at the online league forum. It's freaking dead. No one was playing it. It's great that there are people that like it, but I'm not surprised that the same company that pulled the plug on MLB Today last year dropped online leagues this year. I'll tell you what, show me five online leagues that completed one season last year. There is nothing on the web about any leagues besides random forum posts all over asking if there is interest. It would be better if it was in. It's better if it is left out if they drop the ball on it like they did with MLB Today.

This is wrong on all points. You don't have to play a 162 game season.
There is a very easy way to manage rotations/bullpens - we did it last year.
We completed a 162 game season with 30 owners.
Using OS to judge the activity of Online Leagues is absurd.

[AcceptedIntern4]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

My point is really that the games take a lot longer than 30 minutes, unless it is a one of the leagues that ban throwing balls. And even at 30 minutes, it is still and hour and half for a three game series. Playing games out of order dorks up the entire premise of managing a rotation and bullpen. Find 30 guys that will create a stable league in this scenario is rare. Look at the online league forum. It's freaking dead. No one was playing it. It's great that there are people that like it, but I'm not surprised that the same company that pulled the plug on MLB Today last year dropped online leagues this year. I'll tell you what, show me five online leagues that completed one season last year. There is nothing on the web about any leagues besides random forum posts all over asking if there is interest. It would be better if it was in. It's better if it is left out if they drop the ball on it like they did with MLB Today.

Have you played in a Madden League or NBA 2K league? It takes 1.5 hours to play one game in those leagues. It is very clear to me that you have never played in a well run online league before. We have run many leagues between football and baseball with great success and with full participation from the majority of teams.

2K has really dropped the ball here. I went out and purchased the game any ways in hopes that there would be improvements made to last season's version. Instead when I put the game in the system I found that it was 2K12 (which I expected). But what I didn't expect was that it was 2K12 before 2K12 was patched. All of the same glitches that WERE FIXED are back again. The fielder's are throwing the ball all over the field and the only way to get it to stop is to unplug your controller, the catcher isn't fielding ground balls, the same hesitation by infielders and outfielders when fielding the ball. It is absolutely absurd that 2K can release this game with a straight face. I feel cheated, ripped off, and even conned.

They could have released a statement giving a heads up to their consumer base that is loyal. This is an unbelievable let down and as a customer that has purchased all of 2K's sports games I am outraged and won't ever give another dime of my money to them unless this gets rectified in some how some way.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by AcceptedIntern4

They could have released a statement giving a heads up to their consumer base that is loyal. This is an unbelievable let down and as a customer that has purchased all of 2K's sports games I am outraged and won't ever give another dime of my money to them unless this gets rectified in some how some way.

I think that is what is most upsetting. If anyone knows 2K Sports, they know Visual Concepts and what was espnvideogames. At one point, they had leagues that mirrored what the actual ESPN site looked like, and there were some great leagues to be a part of then. 2K was doing leagues when no one else was. They pioneered them.

The question though is are they too costly to maintain to where it hurts production of the game. We all know that MLB for 2K has not done what many hoped. They flubbed it this generation, so the excitement for the game and the sales aren't there.

[GuyinPA75]

I'm buying the game because I think MLB 2k is such a blast and fun to play.

Not having Online Leagues is bad move. People like that.