MLB The Show 16 Twitch Stream - Franchise Mode & Gameplay (Archive Available)

[sydrogerdavid]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhilliesFan13

None of the stadiums have stats on the LED ribbons in the game. They aren't going to make an exception for CBP.

For some reason, Busch Stadium has had them since MLB 10.

It's strange, because Busch has all three versions of ribbons in The Show. LED stat ribbons, LED scrolling nickname ribbons, and stat CRT (correct name?) ribbons. It's one of the few things I've never had to worry about in my writeups.

[dran1984]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cowboy008

I think Ramone talked about this in the stream but I could be completely wrong. You could complete all your GM goals and have a good GM rating but if you don't accomplish the Owners goal you could be fired.

That's why I play with them off.

I also noticed during the stream that a 22 year old prospects' ETA was 2020+ so he will be getting to the majors at age 27 or older. I really wish this was changed to be more realistic.

[russilini]

i excited by what they've shown so far...everyone else seems to be bummed about things they are assuming???????????

[BrianU]

Quote: Originally Posted by Victor_SDS

On behalf of Luis, who's trying to ease your concerns about progression: Performance-Based Progression is not a one-size fits all system for every player. Every attribute level has an expected stat value associated with it, so the drop you saw with Avisail Garcia was "extreme" because he had a good Con vs L attribute to begin with. You shouldn't worry about the system getting out of hand, since these expected values are updated along with attribute progression. This means Garcia would experience less of a drop if he performed exactly the same the following season. Here's an example of a guy who hit .177 over 260 ABs versus righties, and not experiencing a single point drop in Con vs R: Attachment 117131 On the flip side, here's someone hitting .331 versus lefties and only getting a one point increase: Attachment 117132 In the end, our simulator is going to generate stats that are in line with player attributes the vast majority of the time, but when unusual breakouts/crashes occur, we want to capture them, since this happens in the Majors all the time.

Awesome info! My hype meter is back on full blast. Last year there was a bit of talk around here for pitchers progressing much faster than hitters, and many years into the franchise the pitching became stacked. Any work adjusting that? The whole progression system seems like it changed a lot so perhaps that'll do it.

I don't know if anyone answered yet on the stream or in the thread but how does the morale system handle created players? Do they get the 7 aspects of morale and are they editable? How about generated draft players?

I'm loving the way the commentary, stats, contracts, and progression all come together to make the franchise more emergent and dynamic. I see huge advances in offline franchise this year. Keep kicking *** over there guys!

[BrianU]

Also people are forgetting Sounds of the Show which is best used in franchise. Nothing beats playing on the road and hearing the authentic stadium sounds as you clobber the Phillies and Braves into the ground.

[Speedy]

Anybody else notice Mill getting a question in during the stream?

[Cowboy008]

Quote: Originally Posted by dran1984

That's why I play with them off. I also noticed during the stream that a 22 year old prospects' ETA was 2020+ so he will be getting to the majors at age 27 or older. I really wish this was changed to be more realistic.

I think the GM goals and rating are good. If you complete some goals you'll get a good GM rating and that will give you more job offers from better teams.

As for the bold part maybe now with stats having a affect on a players progression he'll be coming up sooner than that if he performs well in the minors.

[timmermac]

The main thing I'm excited about is the stat tracking, which will be available for PS3. However, all the other features are making me wish I could spring for an HDTV and PS4.