More MLB The Show 17 Franchise Mode Details, Including Player Quirks

[jvalverde88]

I love the player quirks, it reminds me obviously of player badges in NBA 2K but also special skills in PYS which is another baseball game.

[TheBleedingRed21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mitchrapp

Not sure I ever understood the difference between casuals and hard core players.. Anyone want to take a stab at it and describe it to me in 20 words or less? Thanks.

In my opinion it's simple.

Casuals want to just play the game of baseball quickly and move on to the next game.

Hardcore wants to play the game of baseball at a real life pace and go in depth in their franchise.

More than 20 words but I overachieve.

[HypoLuxa13]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBleedingRed21

In my opinion it's simple. Casuals want to just play the game of baseball quickly and move on to the next game. Hardcore wants to play the game of baseball at a real life pace and go in depth in their franchise. More than 20 words but I overachieve.

Add on to this - Sony San Diego tracks (via metadata or whatever) how people play the game. They know RttS and Diamond Dynasty are their most played modes. They probably know how many users sim in Franchise Mode and how often they do it. They probably know how far INTO a franchise the average user gets (I think they mentioned once upon a time that a LOT of people never even finish a full season in Franchise).

Even if these features are not important to a lot of users here on OS, they may be VERY important to the other 99% of their user base who may be frustrated with how much time it takes to progress through a Franchise.

[Impetuous65]

I would love for quirks to be a dynamic OSD menu option, the quirk shows up at the batter walk up based on the situation. Just as a quick reminder to the end user as a scouting tool.

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by jw9036

Finally, appeared in MLB The Show. I love quirks (player's special ability). Great SDS!! thanks~~

I disagree for this reason - I've played NBA and nothing about it is statistically accurate. It is pure arcade fun.

Statistical accuracy is - or was - the heart and soul of franchise mode and all these attribute modifiers known as quirks are going to skew the stats. For me - speaking only for myself - it is a move away from MLB IRL.

[El_MaYiMbE]

Quote: Originally Posted by Impetuous65

I would love for quirks to be a dynamic OSD menu option, the quirk shows up at the batter walk up based on the situation. Just as a quick reminder to the end user as a scouting tool.

I would not like this as it breaks away from the presentation package and eliminates the feeling that I am watching a live game.

It should be available in the pause menu somewhere or in the lineup screen.
Quirks are like soft/intangible skills and should not be displayed during the "broadcast".

The announcers however should mention things like that when the situation comes up...no need to show it.

[Impetuous65]

Quote: Originally Posted by El_MaYiMbE

I would not like this as it breaks away from the presentation package and eliminates the feeling that I am watching a live game. It should be available in the pause menu somewhere or in the lineup screen. Quirks are like soft/intangible skills and should not be displayed during the "broadcast". The announcers however should mention things like that when the situation comes up...no need to show it.

There can be an option for those who would like that info without pausing. I just did a rough draft of the image, I would prefer it only be the icon to less intrusive.

The batter walk up is OSD driven anyway, so a quick Quirk Icon wouldn't be too much on the screen, especially when it is only available for situations afforded by the quirk.

[Will I Am]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

I'm not thrilled about player quirks in franchise mode. I'd like one mode in the game which is free of that gimmicky arcade stuff. But if it's in the game I'll try to figure out the best way to use it.

How is it arcadey or gimmicky to have attributes rise and fall in certain situations relating to a player's real life situations? Too me it adds what people are wanting in sports games and that is to give more player separation and individuality. Then again I guess we'll see how it turns out.