Joe finally gets a decent card after the disrespect of last year. If you don’t understand the greatness of Joe Carter it’s because you never saw him play and base all of your baseball opinions on poorly understood and over used sabermetrics. Thank you SDS. Now if we can make sure that his card is better than the likes of Hiuf, Hafner and Gordon who were all inferior

I am I the only person surprised that Alan Dershowitz isn’t his lawyer

I think getting a loss is fair. No more needed. If i am killing a dude 8 nothing in the 7th, I actually prefer they quit. There is no fun or suspense for either person. Personally, being behind by a lot won’t make me quit. When I am hitting good there is no lead I can’t overcome. You just need to have patience. However, some days I don’t have that patience and just want a quick fun game not a grind

I have actually quit winning or losing when I just don’t have the patience to get through a 9 inning or sometimes extra inning game. Also, if something more I retesting grabs my attention I will quit no problem. It’s an online video game the commitment shouldn’t be that big.

I also play EA UFC the commitment to an online game is like 5-10 minutes maybe. With a quick KO it could be 1 minute. The commitment of time to a 9 inning ranked game or even 6 inning event game can be a lot and the chances of something coming up are very high. A phone call, a door bell, taking a deuce, having to leave because the extra inning game is going too long, so many reasons.

Anyway, taking the L is enough for me.

To answer your question. No. There is no way to block the person. Honestly if the lag is that bad just quit. Losing points isn’t the end of the world. Why waste time if you are enjoying the experience

@Ryan_2713 said in top guys cant lose?:

beat a top rated player for this season. hit pretty for once and now my PS messenger is getting hit with insults. ramone helped me...... etc. can't you just take your loss like a man. definetly didnt cheese this guy into a loss. brutal to see this honestly.

Are you in anyway surprised. You hear all of the self proclaimed “elite” complain about how their input should matter more and how they should win more because non-Elites beat them. They are whiny and entitled. Good for you for sticking it to them

I think like all true big brothers...the big brother is us. We all now have extra time and are trying to hit up the market. Also if you are buying tons of a particular player. YOU ARE BIG BROTHER. When that happens nobody is buying at a lower bid. They are forced to buy higher than you. Then we all end up selling at a lower amount because we need to flip it because we know once you put your 10 cards on the market it will lower the overall price.

The market was cruising until I noticed dudes buying and selling like 8 of the same card. It just makes everything worse. Here is some market and stock market tips. DIVERSIFY your portfolio

@raesONE said in Petition to allow us to quick sell collected items:

You can quick sell duplicates. You can exchange duplicates. The only thing they don't want is that you get double value out of your collected cards. So once you lock in a diamond, it's gonna stay there and you won't be able to get 5K each like previous years. I have zero issues with this whatsoever, I actually think it's a good thing because it makes the collections a tad harder to complete since you're not getting double value for your diamonds anymore.

Why is making collections harder so they can make profit a good thing? Do you have stock in SDS

@T-Rox_09 said in Petition to allow us to quick sell collected items:

@Concon3400 said in Petition to allow us to quick sell collected items:

Sign on the post if you agree, I’m sitting on about 50K in quicksell value of cards locked in that I’ll never use and I haven’t even completed a division yet.

Sign on the post? What does that mean. The reason they don't let you quick sell your collections is easy. They want you to buy stubs.

Yeah, it is a real [censored] move by SDS. Probably the biggest BS ever.

@xxfireflyxx69 said in This is starting to get a little out of hand.:

Itt, people who thought they were good and with the introduction of an actual skill gap, realised they weren't but can't accept it.

Pitching needs tuning and fielding needs fixing. That is all.

That is coming from me, a subpar player. A couple of people on this forum need serious therapy.

The people who agree with this are as pompous as the person who wrote it.

First off, winning at this game is as much about, cards, Internet connection and the type of monitor as skill. So Stop. The gap is more of a pay wall gap and internet gap.

Secondly, I didn’t realize the game was designed for mediocre former baseball players who want to relive their former glory by fantasizing that they are “skilled” and that somehow they were better than their sub par High school stats. I thought the game was meant for anyone buying to have fun. This game has issues with hitting and pitching. It needs serious tuning. The tuning so far has only made it worse.

@GrandpaShaft said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@aaronjw76 said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@GrandpaShaft said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@aaronjw76 said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@GrandpaShaft said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@Maverick31762 said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@the_dragon1912 said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@SaveFarris said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

@Synonymes said in Joe Carter most underrated player:

Then why do the best players ever have the highest WAR? Why do guys like Trout, Mookie and yelich always have the highest WAR year in and year out. Hmmmm. Must be terrible.

And only 1 of those guys has a world series

So in your view, Enos Slaughter (4 rings) is better than Ted Williams (0). Got it!

While the ring argument somewhat works for basketball, when people bring up rings in baseball it makes absolutely no sense. There are 9 players on the field. 1 player cant take over the game in Baseball. Their are players that have dominant postseasons, Ortiz for example. But lets be honest, Boston would not have won the 2013 WS if the Tigers didn’t have the worst bullpen in the League. There are too many variables at play to use rings as an argument for player greatness.

The ring thing doesn’t really work in basketball either. It was something Jordan came up with to make himself greater. Unless Robert shorty is better than Malone and Barkley put together. Because as great as Jordan was if Pippen were a Trailblazer we would be saying Drexler as GOAT

You have posted honestly the 3-4 dumbest comments i have ever seen in my life. People called Mike the GOAT before he even won a ring. He averaged 37 his third year in the league. You have no idea what you are talking about .

Clearly you've not seen any tweets, press conferences, or speeches by Trump if you think what he has said were the dumbest in your life.

Four more years

You deserve the Gov't you get. So glad I don't live in that shithole

My current government set record lows for unemployment across all races. They also are giving me 1200 dollars. They are pretty cool.

Oh you are one of those guys. If everyone worked as a slave. Unemployment would be zero. Anyone who spouts that has no clue. You are an example of American Exceptionalism...exceptionally dumb

@thizzlyadams said in Opponent rating:

I don't know what's more cringe

Him thinking people should be able to make WS playing on Veteran.

Or

Him thinking he "owned" anyone in this thread.

Yikes. Thanks for the laughs though.

First off. I am saying peeps should be able to make WS in multiple ways that allow them to enjoy the game and also compete. No different than how some make it using zone, zone analog or timed only

Secondly, My God...I normally thinking owning someone on a website is pathetic. But dude was coming at me about participation trophies and now I have him rethinking is career. Its embarrassing and admittedly cringe worthy...but you can't possibly say that despite his attempts to try to insult he ended up getting the worst end of the stick. I gave his entire career a participation trophy. [censored] son.

• Right Trigger- Swinging a real bat is more like a release. I think a swing should be done by first holding the R2 trigger then releasing to swing. Check Swing - re hold the button. The power on the swing should be determined by how far you hold the swing back. Holding it tight all the way down leads to a power swing.

Right Stick - This is swing influence. This determines if you are trying to uppercut for power, go oppo field etc.

Touch Pad - This aims the PCI-a double tap resets to middle zone for the pitch. Move thumb to where you want to swing.

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

Fill me in please. Where did you see the level in the past? I've never noticed. The only way I could tell that we matched up HOF was the pci size.

Way back in the day you used to be able to see records/batting average/rating on guys universal profiles on the site and then they started taking stuff away, last year you could only see rating, now you can’t see anything

I gotcha. I remember seeing people's profiles, just never applied it to anybody I was currently matched up with. The only time I use this site is when i'm away from the game.

Same is true for him. He doesn't use it in game. He uses it so he can put down people who have a different opinion. His favorite tool is now gone so he can't put down your opinion as easily. He has to argue on his own merits. And when he can't...well...in my case he ignored me. Probably for the better.

[censored]... He hurt you bro? Lol

The funny thing is that I know he doesn't have me on ignore. But I will play along. I am happy to. When I was reversing the participation trophy stuff and applying it to his real life I sort of felt bad. But them my hysterical laughter at it made it feel better. There is something about that level of undeserved arrogance that bothers me. But its cool because I think I set him straight.

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

Fill me in please. Where did you see the level in the past? I've never noticed. The only way I could tell that we matched up HOF was the pci size.

Way back in the day you used to be able to see records/batting average/rating on guys universal profiles on the site and then they started taking stuff away, last year you could only see rating, now you can’t see anything

I gotcha. I remember seeing people's profiles, just never applied it to anybody I was currently matched up with. The only time I use this site is when i'm away from the game.

Same is true for him. He doesn't use it in game. He uses it so he can put down people who have a different opinion. His favorite tool is now gone so he can't put down your opinion as easily. He has to argue on his own merits. And when he can't...well...in my case he ignored me. Probably for the better.

@taterracing said in Opponent rating:

Why isn't the rating next to the person's name on the opening screen? Have that and their record. That way there's no need to have to jump on TSN to try to find their rating -- keep it all in one place.

Because the entire system enabled disgusting behavior from people like Skepple. Plus its meaningless. For example last year and even this year. I would do Affinity innings with some crappy players just to rack up innings. I would take way more Ls than usual and my BA dips. Then I would switch to my Good team and all of sudden I am winning and I make WS.

People like Skepple would look at my record and by like he is horrible because a dude like him is so desperate to win that he couldn't conceive of the possibility dudes might not being playing to win every game.

@QNEEK said in Opponent rating:

Fill me in please. Where did you see the level in the past? I've never noticed. The only way I could tell that we matched up HOF was the pci size.

You didn't. He is just trying to be cool. He pretends it has to do with what level he is playing on. But if that mattered he would actually agree with my system where you search for games on the level of your choosing.

He just likes to be able to pretend he is better than anyone. It helps him live with being a mediocre athlete and a subpar coach better.

For example if you say the pitch speed is too fast or that Hitter A isn't hitting well for you. He will say...well you are not an elite WS player so you wouldn't understand. Its very annoying and petty.

I am glad he is ignoring me because he was getting destroyed by me and I was feeling bad for him. I guess it’s good practiced because he will be getting destroyed as a coach. Truth is too painful for some people

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Harryhukari33 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Harryhukari33 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@maskedgrappler said in Opponent rating:

The game should just have a matchmaking option that says I want to play on "this" difficulty. Period. Shouldn't be that hard.

I agree. You should be able to make WS playing on any difficulty and match make based on difficulty chosen independent of difficulty. In this way, you can play at whatever difficulty is more fun. Maybe with the ability to earn more points with a higher difficulty win. If it’s about competition it won’t matter the difficulty as long as it is the same as the opponent and equal playing ground.

You should be able to make it to world series only playing on veteran? Bad take..

Yes, because it makes it more accessible to more people and you will be playing on veteran vs a higher caliber player AND playing on veteran won’t yield as many pts in a win so it will take longer.

I bet you’ve never played competitive sports in your life. This is an awful take. Ranked season is a competitive format. It’s accessible to everyone who makes their way up.

This thought process makes me cringe.

Actually i have. At a very elite level. That might be why I don’t have the need to demonstrate my specialness via a video game. In real sports you don’t change entire rules as you move up. Do we make the mind closer. No. Not to mention this just a simulation

This isn’t about proving specialness at all. I could care less what people think about myself as a player. I want to play a game that is challenging and rewards good input, while also being competitive.

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you define as an “elite level”? I’m genuinely curious because your thoughts align with someone who believes in participation trophies.

Elite level in my case is beating Olympians in practice and almost Olympians in completion. But to me elite is what you make of it. If someone says they are elite...ok cool you are elite.

I agree with I don’t think that I or anyone should dictate what your gaming experience is. If you like the highest difficulty setting go for it. I just don’t think anyone should dictate to me. All completion is fair as long as the same setting is applied to all parties.

So you playing on hall of fame past 700 isn’t the same setting applied to all parties? Ok I gotcha

Yes...I am not arguing fairness. I am arguing fun. It’s just NOT fun for me. I like winning, but because this isn’t real life and I am playing for fun I prefer to win while having fun. It’s not like it’s my job it’s entertainment. If I were paid to win it would be different.

I think the problem for you in particular is that you are paid to win and you are not. So you are taking that real life energy and applying it to a video game.

So because you’re not having fun we need to cater to you specifically because you can’t hack it on hall of fame?

Just got my first college head coaching job so we’ll see how it goes!

1. I know how it will go. But how on earth did you get a head coaching job. It’s not because of your winning program...oh wait...participation Trophy...LMAO. I can’t wait to hear the lockerroom speech. “ well boys I have a subpar record but I am killer at video games. Here is my trophy. So we will see how it goes”

2. Yes I want the game catered to me. I also wanted catered to as many people as possible including sub par coaches. That is why we have different difficulty levels and varying hitting, pitching and feilding interfaces. It’s catering to us. And it makes the experience more fun

3. It has nothing to do with hacking it on HOF. It has to do with it being fun on HOF. I have wonn plenty of games that just aren’t fun

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Harryhukari33 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Harryhukari33 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@maskedgrappler said in Opponent rating:

The game should just have a matchmaking option that says I want to play on "this" difficulty. Period. Shouldn't be that hard.

I agree. You should be able to make WS playing on any difficulty and match make based on difficulty chosen independent of difficulty. In this way, you can play at whatever difficulty is more fun. Maybe with the ability to earn more points with a higher difficulty win. If it’s about competition it won’t matter the difficulty as long as it is the same as the opponent and equal playing ground.

You should be able to make it to world series only playing on veteran? Bad take..

Yes, because it makes it more accessible to more people and you will be playing on veteran vs a higher caliber player AND playing on veteran won’t yield as many pts in a win so it will take longer.

I bet you’ve never played competitive sports in your life. This is an awful take. Ranked season is a competitive format. It’s accessible to everyone who makes their way up.

This thought process makes me cringe.

Actually i have. At a very elite level. That might be why I don’t have the need to demonstrate my specialness via a video game. In real sports you don’t change entire rules as you move up. Do we make the mind closer. No. Not to mention this just a simulation

This isn’t about proving specialness at all. I could care less what people think about myself as a player. I want to play a game that is challenging and rewards good input, while also being competitive.

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you define as an “elite level”? I’m genuinely curious because your thoughts align with someone who believes in participation trophies.

Elite level in my case is beating Olympians in practice and almost Olympians in completion. But to me elite is what you make of it. If someone says they are elite...ok cool you are elite.

I agree with I don’t think that I or anyone should dictate what your gaming experience is. If you like the highest difficulty setting go for it. I just don’t think anyone should dictate to me. All completion is fair as long as the same setting is applied to all parties.

So you playing on hall of fame past 700 isn’t the same setting applied to all parties? Ok I gotcha

Yes...I am not arguing fairness. I am arguing fun. It’s just NOT fun for me. I like winning, but because this isn’t real life and I am playing for fun I prefer to win while having fun. It’s not like it’s my job it’s entertainment. If I were paid to win it would be different.

I think the problem for you in particular is that you are paid to win and you are not. So you are taking that real life energy and applying it to a video game.

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@skepple15 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Jeviduty said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@frizbgirl22 said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

@Jeviduty said in Opponent rating:

@Maverick31762 said in Opponent rating:

So I can play on HOF button only and everyone is fine. But if i play veteran analog zone that is a problem.

You guys want to be special at something so bad it’s actually sort of sad to me

The only that looks sad is you who is complaining that others are better than you at this video game, yes video game. Video games have standings you know and all those who are at the top pages of the standings deserve to be there based on their skill. You know what skill is? You're literally trying to champion a method that would equalize all achievements and have people on the same level just because you can't hack it. There's nothing unfair about making ppl ranked 700+ play on the same difficulty (HOF) to achieve WS. What would be unfair is a bunch of people crawling their way to WS hitting bombs off bots with the PCI the size of Titanic on veteran difficulty. There's nothing elitist about that. No one in this entire thread is saying they're the best in the world yet you're taking offense to ppl not wanting to play bots to reach WS.

Ok...you need to read more. I have a suggestion not a complaint. Sorry i don’t view gaming as a major achievement that needs to be made pure. Also “skill” in this game is as much about internet connection, game monitor and cards you own

. If you are so skilled go take a team of commons playing on a 70 inch TV with wireless internet with a modem on the other side of your house and see how your skill gets you to WS.

I honestly don’t care how a dude gets to WS. I just hate playing a ranked game in a format I don’t care for. I also don’t think YOU need to play ina format you don’t care for.

I made WS the first season of my first time ever playing DD in 17 on a 55 inch TV screen with no game mode. I was using fish eye as my hitting view. I did that using all those conquest cards you used to get.

Monitor, good connection, and good cards help but it doesn’t make a trash can into a good player.

Some of you all just can’t accept the fact that there are others better than you at this game.

No doubt you must be good and if you stink you won’t make WS on any level. But if we are being honest 17 was a better game. And you would’ve done better if you had a monitor, wired internet and played with all diamonds to deny that is just silly

I see you're willing to die on this hill so I won't try to change your opinion. But just know if you want something casual you can create a custom league with your casual friends for a casual trophy and everyone wins. You aren't forced at gunpoint to play ranked, you know "ranked" games as in facing increasingly stiffer competition/difficulty to climb said "ranks."

I am all for facing better competition. THAT should be the difficulty difference. I am all for changing my mind if there is a good argument. Like for instances you argument about me creating my own league. Well that works in reverse as I have already wrecked Skepple with it. For those who want to consider themselves special make custom league on the highest difficulty. The greater majority can then play at whatever level desired. To be honest you could take this further with match making also taking zone vs analog hitting

We already have custom leagues on the highest difficulty...

World Series isn't for the majority, there's no argument that will say otherwise.

I'd love for their to be a singular difficulty if that difficulty was hall of fame or legend.

My argument did say otherwise. You should sit down now. You have been destroyed in this conversation

You're such a tool, go play on rookie mode with your team affinity players, sorry that you're sitting at 14-11 and can't get out of pennant race and want it to be easier.

Lol...what’s better my Mlb the show record or your coaching record. You can sit down now.

Here is your participation trophy

Why are you so obsessed with my personal life? Holy man, at this point it's gone beyond trolling to just downright creepy.

STOP!!! We both know that I could give two craps about your personal life. You are the one who told me you were a coach and just from interacting with you it’s obvious you are a bad one.

It’s only relevant because you are so arrogant and pretend like you are all about being the best and greatness being praised.

And knocking the participation trophy gen. Meanwhile you are a lackluster coach who probably should be fired but maintains a job being mediocre, but cries because he can’t be acknowledged correctly in a videogsme