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

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by dran1984

Would it be nice to have? Yes it would. However, saying that it is the ONLY thing keeping the mode from being "perfect" is ridiculous. Again, the likely reason it's not in the game is because MLB won't allow it.

Ehh, I get where you're coming from, but it's just an opinion piece. Obviously, no game will ever literally be "perfect" but there are certainly things a lot of people would label as the "if I could have just one or two things" features for their favorite modes. I really think that's all the author is doing here.

Also, the notion that MLB won't allow these features, while often repeated around here, is purely speculation (in fact, we've already been told the "why" about create-a-stadium not being in thus far and MLB approval wasn't it), so I don't think the author not openly considering it should really be held against him.

I honestly believe that we'll at least see something like the DD type customization (hopefully more!) seep into franchise eventually but, of course, that's just my speculation...lol. For now, I'm content to get more info on the quirks and see what other details were added or touched up for 17 when we get the stream later today.

[goplen5]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

Ehh, I get where you're coming from, but it's just an opinion piece. Obviously, no game will ever literally be "perfect" but there are certainly things a lot of people would label as the "if I could have just one or two things" features for their favorite modes. I really think that's all the author is doing here. Also, the notion that MLB won't allow these features, while often repeated around here, is purely speculation (in fact, we've already been told the "why" about create-a-stadium not being in thus far and MLB approval wasn't it), so I don't think the author not openly considering it should really be held against him. I honestly believe that we'll at least see something like the DD type customization (hopefully more!) seep into franchise eventually but, of course, that's just my speculation...lol. For now, I'm content to get more info on the quirks and see what other details were added or touched up for 17 when we get the stream later today.

You're right that the create-a-stadium not being in is more based on resources available and them wanting to do it right, but I believe the relocating/expansion of a team is held up because of the MLB not wanting the branding on teams to change. And, I think those two go together and would come in at the same time when it is approved.

I agree that adding that ability does not make the mode perfect though. It would definitely make it more interesting, but I believe it won't be "perfect" until more GM options come into play like the things I've mentioned before. Things like TV deals, upgrading of facilities, etc. If you had a relocating option, really, that would only affect your team once. You would need more GM features in a season to make it a truly perfect mode. And honestly, the only real reason I would want a create-a-stadium feature is to move the Athletics and Rays to a new place. But there is no other team that I'm like wow, they need a new ballpark. Believe me, it is one thing I am really hoping for. It would be awesome to expand the league to 32 and make the divisions an even 16. But I don't think that alone would make the mode perfect.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

Thanks for the reply. I wonder whether training or progression has been changed. I know you and others did some research last year on training. Were there some attributes which couldn't be improved with training? I searched but couldn't find a thread with a synopsis. Thanks

Running speed, pitch velocity, pitcher stamina, and maybe a couple of others.

[Dolenz]

Quote: Originally Posted by dallas0112

I happen to agree with him, I mean 10 or 11 years ago I could pop in mvp and create a stadium, my own team, it made that mode fun to play. I've been waiting on this for three years now since the ps4 came out, and still nada. Again, exactly what he says, we have a robust uniform creation tool, but can only play online with it, personally I won't play online for various reasons. Oh well, once again, hopefully next year.

Of course the cookie cutter stadium builder in MVP created stadiums that did not have near the complexity of The Show ballparks. It would be a nice feature to see someday but I would not hold my breath for it.


That is even more the case now with the zones that they have marked in stadiums so that the announcers can mention where the ball landed.

[Finn]

When people refer to create a stadium, is the expectation of a list of maybe 3 or 4 pre-made stadiums to choose from or a ground up type build?

[Turbojugend]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dolenz

Of course the cookie cutter stadium builder in MVP created stadiums that did not have near the complexity of The Show ballparks. It would be a nice feature to see someday but I would not hold my breath for it. That is even more the case now with the zones that they have marked in stadiums so that the announcers can mention where the ball landed.

Agreed. If/when they do implement create-a-stadium, it will likely take a huge amount of resources to get it done and working properly, and even then it may be a two or three year process to see it through to completion.

The amount of assets it requires to create a single stadium in The Show is several times over what it would take to create multiple stadiums in MVP Baseball. The comparison isn't even remotely close.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Finn

When people refer to create a stadium, is the expectation of a list of maybe 3 or 4 pre-made stadiums to choose from or a ground up type build?

Something you build yourself, though just as Dolenz mentioned it would really have to be more complex than MVP gave (just in general plus the passage of time) for this to even be welcomed by gamers. Here is MVP's in a nutshell, which at the time honestly wasn't all that bad:



I think I'd go with "create a batting stance" before "create a stadium," anyway. Even with the hundreds of stances in the game, I still can't find some that match myself or others I know... not to mention we could perfect players' stances that we feel aren't quite right in game as well. That would probably require a new physics engine though (think Euphoria), at the very least.

[Boozers]

not sure if this was mentioned but time does the stream start today on franchise mode?