Different hitters, pci lined up same way, and completely different results: one a laser grounder and the other a shallow fly ball. Wtf??

Last year's DD was ADDICTING and the BEST it ever was!! It was fun, engaging and worth the grind all year. As a developer you build on what you create, not remove and replace.

This year, a few observations that have made DD take a step back in my opinion and I hope SDS is reading:

1. What happened to the Inning Moments? Where are the moments we played that focused on the careers of the 3 "Bosses"? The Day in History, Boss Battles, etc that earned PROGRAM stars?

2. Is Showdown essential for having a shot at 300 Stars to get a Boss? If so, that is a crock! It's fun as an alternative to more program stars, since it goes to 1000 now versus like 600 last year.

3. Update 1.04 today that made adjusted the hitting difficulty just RUINED IT! The hitting PCI in veteran looks like All-Star size. The results are inconsistent: 2 batter, same PCI locate where the ball was hit and 2 completely different results: laser grounder through the infield and other a fly ball to shallow right field. The hitting was CONSISTENT in the results prior to this. PLEASE UNWIND THE 1.04 UPDATE!!

4. It seems they are forcing you to spend stubs to get deep in the program stars for the Inning Programs. This isn't right! What, SDS didn't make enough money last year??

So far, I'm disappointed. What does everyone else think?

Thanks.

Request to "XP REWARD PATH" screen:

Please when we select this screen automatically have it load to the last level we redeemed/what current level we're at. It's really annoying swiping right for 5+ second every time when you're in Gold and Diamond level.

Should be as easy fix for SDS.

The one thing in Diamond dynasty this year that I wish would change and for next year is alternatives to online play for program stars in the Inning programs.

Example: if there's up to 300 possible program stars you can earn through online playing, have an alternative for non online users. Make like extra missions like stat accumulating like in the 11th inning.

I dont feel it's fair to force people to play online to enjoy all possible rewards.

Anyone else agree and feel this is a reasonable change for 2020?

@GradektheBard said in DD has taken a step back this year and here's why...SDS PLEASE READ!:

The patched hitting in 1.04 is garbage. No one was asking them to make hitting harder (other than to make pitching more accurate). This patch has made showdown virtually unplayable for average players. Once again, hitting is great at launch and sds mucks it up.

ABSOLUTELY! We go through this every year. It's great then they screwed it up, then they fix it a few "updates" later even though it was fine the 1st time.

Without real baseball going on, SDS is going to have to do a better job coming up with more content to keep us busy. More moments, missions, this day in history e.t.c.

The latest player program Kerry Wood took less than 2hrs... 6 missions or so and then a 9 inning game vs the Cubs.

Pick up the pace SDS. We're going to need more substance without real life baseball.

After yesterday's 1.06 patch that eliminated the runner window if auto fielding was on, I immediately made a post about how ridiculous this was.

With the outpouring of replies and complaints, it's obvious SDS was reading and undid it with today's 1.07 update. That was fast!!

Thanks to all who made your voice heard on that one!!

"Lead Runner Window will no longer display if the fielder or runner settings are set to "Auto".

So we have no idea who's where and which runners are advancing or taking an extra base?? Wtf!?!?!? We're being penalized over a personal preference??

Sds really thought this was of higher importance over other needed tweaks??

I started playing HOF consistently recently and decided to go thru the HOF Moments for the "All-Timers Moments" first while I'm in the "HOF mode" and then take care of the AS stuff later.

So far, I've beaten the AL 2-0 & NL 2-0, AL East 6-4, Al Central 6-0 and found it interesting that my best offensive output was against the MLB All-Times Squad...won 13-5 and knocked Kluber out in the 3rd Inning! Hardest SP so far was Greg Maddux and Mike Scott. With Maddux, couldn't get myself to consistently get underneath his Sinker/Changeup and Scott's Splitter I couldn't pick up on. Fortunately beat both games 2-0 thanks to my dominant pitching staff.

It's been exciting and I'm looking forward to grinding through the rest to get "The Babe!"

Dumbest thing I saw that Woodward was upset. It's never been uncommon to swing at a 3-0 pitch, regardless of runners on or not. You know you'll probably get a strike. Also, managers give the green light a lot on 3-0. Woodward has no reason to complain!! Basic baseball strategy!

thanks guys

With the new conquest map, I'm confused. Can someone clarify what this is we have to capture in turn 1?? Its a Duck... whats the Georgia peach??

In the past few weeks, I've played more conquest/3 inning games than I ever have in a short time. Usually, I just play 3 a day to fulfill the daily Innings missions for the 2-3 program stars. Then I played 30 HOF Conquest games in a few days to get ready for the "All-Timers" HOF moments/games. Went 28-2 and was pumped for the "All-Timers" program.

Now that I finally finished and got Babe Ruth, now on HOF I have no patience or drive and my offense shows it. I am burnt out! Anyone else burnt out and feel like their game-play has taken a step back after grinding out out the "All-Timers" program?? Lol.

2 Lefties. One for non-save situations...I use AS Billy Wagner or Topps Amir Garret. And one for save situations or tight game and my guy is AS Sean Doolittle.

The AS Wagner is good enough.

@kadylac1 said in Requirements for monthly?:

What confused me is that there is “Lightning” section in the Trout Collection, but there is no voucher (as of yet) in the Trout Collection for completing the “Lightning” section.

Yea, I wondered the same thing....

I hate Showdown! Hate that you get eliminated and can't just keep playing till you succeed like "Moments." I'd rather just grind out more conquest games. My goal every Inning Program is just get to 300 Stars.

SS Hoffman
AS Doolittle
SS Rivera
AS Wood
AS Wagner
MA Neris
MA Diaz

@bhall09 said in take shippet out:

I've wondered (without investigating myself) is the better park for offense, Shippett or Laughing Mountain. What do you all think? I know for the major league stadiums, Coors is the best. I figure Shibe is the best of the classics, yeah?

Laughing Mountain/Barnes Canyon are the same stadium except a couple minor changes behind the outfield...lol. Those are great stadiums. The gaps are triples alleys if you have above 70 speed with most of your team. Always was one of my favs.

FOTF Joey Gallo I put there against RHB. I platoon him with Awards Evan Longoria against LHP. However, just like last year, I don't hit much with Longoria...don't know why.