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MLB 12 The Show Video - Exclusive Look at Diamond Dynasty (GameTrailers)

05:53 AM - February 10, 2012 by Steve_OS

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Nick Livingston, Designer of MLB 12 The Show, talks about Diamond Dynasty. Fast forward to roughly the 9:40 mark, to get to it.

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# 201 nemesis04 @ 02/11/12 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MLBTHESHOW4EVER


	Im sorry if this is a stupid question but since they added this new game mode do you think it will be like madden where they sell a hardened edition and if you buy it you get like 5 or so rare cards?

I doubt it because in this mode you are not really looking for all these top tier cards, this mode is more about developing your team to compete.

# 202 Knight165 @ 02/11/12 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	It did not sound like an auction scenario. I remember them saying there was a suggested selling value that you could put the card up for. That is why they were going to monitor people to see if they were putting ridiculous prices on cards.

Okay....yeah....there was going to be some sort of low ceiling for cards somehow(maybe according to overall?) to stop cheating. I vaguely remember that being discussed.
That's what you get for trying to do 3 things at once and watch someone else play a game as well!!

M.K.
Knight165

# 203 MLBTHESHOW4EVER @ 02/11/12 10:31 PM

I really hope there is Legendary cards and really rare cards. That is what i love about cards games getting really rare/legendary cards!

# 204 sroz39 @ 02/12/12 11:23 AM

Still would love to know how fatigue with pitchers works in this mode. Basically, is there something preventing me from developing a top tier starter, a reliever or two and a closer and then paying no mind to the rest of my rotation and bullpen. This would allow me to allocate more of my budget to the offensive side of the ball but still be lights out pitching because I only have to use 3-4 pitchers out of 11 or 12.

# 205 mmorg @ 02/13/12 12:53 AM

Can more than one person have the same nickname for their team? It would be nice if each team name had to be unique but I can understand why that would be bad.

# 206 NYYanks26 @ 02/13/12 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sroz39


	Still would love to know how fatigue with pitchers works in this mode. Basically, is there something preventing me from developing a top tier starter, a reliever or two and a closer and then paying no mind to the rest of my rotation and bullpen. This would allow me to allocate more of my budget to the offensive side of the ball but still be lights out pitching because I only have to use 3-4 pitchers out of 11 or 12.

There is stamina involved.. But I'm not 100% sure if it works like a regular franchise does. You can develop 3 or 4 great pitchers and pay no mind to the rest, that's your decision.. But eventually those 3 or 4 pitchers will be retired, every player has a shelf life. So you'll need to continue developing new pitchers to replace the ones on the way out. There is definitely a strategy involved. But I get what you're saying. I'm pretty confident you can't use the same starting pitcher 30 games in a row.

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Originally Posted by mmorg


	Can more than one person have the same nickname for their team? It would be nice if each team name had to be unique but I can understand why that would be bad.

Good question..

# 207 NYYanks26 @ 02/13/12 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	No...there is indeed a league(s)(I think there are going to be divisions, which are "different leagues" so to say)....but within each there will be SEASONS of play....a set amount of days in which the season consists. If your players have enough games played and are the worthy candidate....that's when the awards are given. M.K. Knight165

5 divisions (Spring Training, Season Series, Division Series, Championship Series & World Series)

# 208 Knight165 @ 02/13/12 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NYYanks26


	5 divisions (Spring Training, Season Series, Division Series, Championship Series & World Series)

Do you remember how they said they were going to slot you into these?

M.K.
Knight165

# 209 NYYanks26 @ 02/13/12 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Do you remember how they said they were going to slot you into these? M.K. Knight165

Every 5 games you're re-evaluated.. I believe everyone starts in the spring training division and then moves up (or stays there) based on your performance every 5 games. But what I'm not sure about is the specific length of each division, in regards to the awards the players can win. I do remember a conversation about a certain # of days/weeks in each division.

# 210 DanH35 @ 02/13/12 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahnzo


	In FIFA UT, it really was whomever could buy the most packs had the best teams.

I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

# 211 Perfect Zero @ 02/13/12 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SinisterSaint


	I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

EA's Ultimate Team modes have it to where you have a limited amount of time with a player before you can't use them anymore. You can buy "contract" cards to keep them around, but it's difficult to keep a team together. The thing I hate about EAUT is that you pretty much have to buy cards with real money in order to be any type of successful. I don't mind spending a few bucks, but I don't want to put in a load of money just to have fun. However, SCEA has said that this will not be the case.

# 212 Pared @ 02/13/12 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SinisterSaint


	I'm unfamiliar with the Madden and FIFA UT, but once you get the player cards, can you use those players unlimited times? The way Diamond Dynasty sounds, you could buy the MLB cards, but those players can only be used in a handful of games, so they would have to keep buying MLB packs over and over to have the best teams.

You have a card - you activate the player so you can play with him. He now has a limited amount of time to be used when playing games.

Once that is up, he retires and you find a replacement - again through cards.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

# 213 treyraq @ 02/13/12 12:41 PM

Sorry, I haven't read through all 20+ pages, so I have to ask:

Are career lengths going to be position- or potential-driven, or completely random?
I'm just wondering how career stats will be compared if players play longer/shorter careers than others.

Also have the career lengths been mentioned? Are we talking 50 games or 500?

I'm only wondering based on the fact that there will be a HoF; How can one player be compared to another with more or less opportunity?

Hope that makes sense.

# 214 sydrogerdavid @ 02/13/12 12:47 PM

I'm really going to like this mode. I already like the idea of UT, but the problem is I don't know all the players in the NHL, AHL, NFL, etc. Now that's a thing of the past.

Add on top of that uni and team creator, I have a feeling I'll be much better at creating logos instead of faces.

# 215 Knight165 @ 02/13/12 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by treyraq


	Sorry, I haven't read through all 20+ pages, so I have to ask: Are career lengths going to be position- or potential-driven, or completely random? I'm just wondering how career stats will be compared if players play longer/shorter careers than others. Also have the career lengths been mentioned? Are we talking 50 games or 500? I'm only wondering based on the fact that there will be a HoF; How can one player be compared to another with more or less opportunity? Hope that makes sense.

From what we saw....the real MLB players have short career lengths(9-15 games let's say)....and the generated players have longer career lengths...40-50 games.

I'm guessing there would have to be some sort of minimum amount of games played or AB's/IP's....to qualify.
Remains to be seen.

M.K.
Knight165

# 216 BravesBoy @ 02/13/12 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	From what we saw....the real MLB players have short career lengths(9-15 games let's say)....and the generated players have longer career lengths...40-50 games. I'm guessing there would have to be some sort of minimum amount of games played or AB's/IP's....to qualify. Remains to be seen. M.K. Knight165

So our team will constantly be changing with players? i can see where this gets interesting. Gotta stay on your toes and work your roster like a boss!! Gonna be fun..

# 217 UMhester04 @ 02/13/12 01:35 PM

So once an MLB plaeyer "retires" will we never see him again or does he get recycled back into card from?

# 218 EnigmaNemesis @ 02/13/12 01:44 PM

Think of MLB players more like "rentals". Very expensive ones.

So chances are you can still get them again baring cost.

# 219 nemesis04 @ 02/13/12 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UMhester04


	So once an MLB plaeyer "retires" will we never see him again or does he get recycled back into card from?

He can show up again in card form.

# 220 Perfect Zero @ 02/13/12 01:52 PM

See, this is where Diamond Dynasty is going to be really sweet. Just for an example: I can see my team having real players like say Jason Kendell or Brandon Inge... maybe a high rated player like Ian Kinsler. Then, I can see a high level dynasty player, some mid tier players, and the rest.

That's where the fun comes in with customization. I'd love to see some of my ancient relatives like Doc and Jimmy Johnston take the field, or maybe some really old players like Germany Smith at shortstop, or Dan Brouthers at first. Heck, you can have completely fictional players like Buckeye Cooper at pitcher*. The team becomes completely yours; that's what makes this mode so exciting. I really can't wait for more information

*I claim the rights to Buckeye Cooper and his handlebar mustache with the old-timer delivery. Don't get any funny ideas about stealing mine!

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