Anyone “play” RttS using franchise?

[Robo COP]

Was just curious how it’s worked out for anyone who has tried it. I kind of want to have some control over the team and more control over what happens with my player (since sometimes the cpu logic is...lacking) so I’ve been debating trying out player lock with a custom player.

And for anyone who has done this in the past, how do you handle progression? Take what the game gives you or do you implement a customized progression system?

[cubsdrv]

Interesting idea, but you definitely would lose control over progression. I think you would need to let normal player development take place for fairness.

[aarondmsu]

This is what I've been doing because I don't like the way RTTS is structured this year. Franchise with player lock is a pretty good substitute. The pros are (as you mentioned) roster control, the ability to set the lineup and not let the team force silly position changes on you. It's a little cumbersome though. It takes a lot longer to get through a season because you have to come back to the clubhouse after every game, whereas in RTTS you can play right through an entire series before you have to come back to the clubhouse screen. My biggest issue with it is in regard to setting the lineup for each game; you cannot (unless there's something I'm missing) make substitutions in the load up screens. You have to make them in the regular lineup screen in the team management section. That's kind of a pain when all you want to do is sub your catcher or give some guy a rest for just one game because then you have to go back in after the game and change it back to the regular guy. And in order to see what each guy's stamina is at in order to determine who needs a rest, as far as i can tell, the only eay to do it is to act like you are going to start a full game where you controll all players and go all the way to the screen where it shows players' stamina, make a note of who is low and in need of a rest and then back out all the way back to the franchise screen and go into the roster management section and make the changes. It just takes a bit more time and it's another reason why franchise seasons take a lot longer. Other than that, it's a good substitute for RTTS. When it comes to player progression, I assess my guy every 30 or 40 games. If i feel like he is underperforming, I add some points to various attributes. And even if I feel like he's doing too well, I will take some points off (Which Is actually an advantage over RTTS, where that's not possible).

[aarondmsu]

Moreover, if you want to play as a starting pitcher, I actually think Franchise with Player Lock is superior to RTTS because: 1) the time issue is mostly mitigated; playing through a season will take only slightly longer (maybe not longer at all, because you won't need to do the training sessions); (2) you can give your player 4 or 5 pitches right off the bat, instead of waiting around for the game to let you have more pitches; and (3) the roster control advantage is even more advantageous because you can do things like pitch your guy on short rest if you think your team needs it.

[soamazen23]

YEP!! Awesome way to play. Although this yr I think ima jump back to the actual rtts game mode being that you cant upgrade by buying points

[aarondmsu]

Quote: Originally Posted by soamazen23

YEP!! Awesome way to play. Although this yr I think ima jump back to the actual rtts game mode being that you cant upgrade by buying points

Why was that a reason to not play it before? You weren't obliged to buy points.

[soamazen23]

Quote: Originally Posted by aarondmsu

Why was that a reason to not play it before? You weren't obliged to buy points.

Honestly I couldnt help myself. I always ended up buying points. Also another thing was I can never decide between a pitcher or a position player

[aarondmsu]

Quote: Originally Posted by soamazen23

Honestly I couldnt help myself. I always ended up buying points. Also another thing was I can never decide between a pitcher or a position player

I feel ya on that second point. That's a struggle that I've constantly grappled with in my brain ever since first edition of The Show.