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 wish mlb the show would add missions to accumulate stats for player cards such as:

Rookie, Breakout, Veteran, Hardware or Sgnature series.

With the other missions counting at 15+ program stars why didnt they make missions for these other player types??

@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.

Yea, I'm not attempting to continue showdown till this 'change' they made to hitting is corrected.

Anyone else notice for this moment as a "Met" the team is wearing Padres uniforms?? Lol.

@raesONE said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

@Boneman05 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?

Are you talking about against the computer because unless it is a player lock the cpu gets you almost every time.

Yes, against the CPU in conquest, play vs cpu, etc.

Steal on a 2-1 count

That's my usual rule. I'm referring more to holding and when to release L2 to steal.

@Boneman05 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:

No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?

Are you talking about against the computer because unless it is a player lock the cpu gets you almost every time.

Yes, against the CPU in conquest, play vs cpu, etc.

@SaveFarris said in Gerrit Cole only card left:

And you did it without quickselling all your other pieces to get there.

You're gonna LOVE Mick. Congrats.

Correct. Didn't quick-sell every diamond I owned...got enough diamonds to open a jewelry store...lol.

No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?

Last year I didn't finish the MLB live series collection till Nov after I purchased more stubs to complete the collections. This year, after Tuesday's drop in 90+ Live Series players, I took the plunge and now have every card except Gerrit Cole left to get "The Mick!" It's a relief to know that I will have completed the collections within another couple weeks.

I feel like when you have a Rookie size PCI you tend not to square up as good because the PCI is so large we tend to not move the icon as much and therefore hit it off center. All star is the best balance between lining up pitches against the PCI icon IMO.

@samguenther1987 said in Andre Dawson Team affinity moment is a pain:

How about 5he Killebrew hit 1 home run. I've been walked 8 times in 4 games. 8! I had no idea Ohtani's control was this bad.

Don't get me started on that Moment! Couldn't pick up the ball out of Otani's hand worth a [censored]. Finally got a HR after 20+ attempts. I was so frustrated.

Not that I am complaining at all to see LIVE SERIES Diamond Players 90+ dropping significantly in pricing. However, I'm curious for your opinion why all of a sudden guys like Scherzer, Arenado, DeGrom are doing down 25+%. Hope it keeps going down. Then I can finish the LS Collections. How far do you think the prices will drop?

@Garet_Jax82 said in What's your starting rotation?:

1. SS Hal
2. FS Sixto Sanchez
3. Cy Young Greinke
4. King Felix (though he gets hit so hard. Trying to prestige him but its costing me games so might swap him for Lodolo?)
5. Kluber -- I HATE pitching with him, it's so boring, so I usually use him as emergency arm out of the pen

You HATE pitching with Cy Young Kluber!? On AS he's nearly invincible!! In just under 200 IP I have a ERA below 1.50 with 300+ K.