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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18



    MLB The Show 17’s Diamond Dynasty mode has seen a host of revisions since last year’s...

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  • milkmanbonzai
    Rookie
    • Jun 2017
    • 138

    #2
    I think there should be more Franchise missions beyond the starters. The insane Diamond program grinds are way too much for someone like myself who also plays a lot of RTTS and Franchise to also include going into DD and trying to grind out 400 ABs with certain legends. Incorporating missions into the single-player modes would be a great way for the single player to be able to make some headway for programs as well, even if you have to enact some balance parameters like no sim accumulation and/or scaling rewards based on difficulty levels. But for someone who is knee-deep in a Franchise in addition to trying to piece together a quality DD team, I basically skip the programs and just wait for the special 20,000 Stubs pack that guarantee a Diamond inside instead of trying to grind one out for weeks on end.

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    • milkmanbonzai
      Rookie
      • Jun 2017
      • 138

      #3
      And also agreed on utilizing throwbacks and color schemes for DD outfits too! Great idea to break up the monotony of everyone just picking random neon jersey colors and calling it a day.

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      • McG
        Rookie
        • Jan 2012
        • 196

        #4
        How about a mission tracking screen via the pause menu in game or the touch pad? Say you can pick up to 5 active missions.

        Or within the logo editor marketplace, the ability to look for something via text, like Forza has been doing for years. 
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        • hyacinth1
          MVP
          • Aug 2003
          • 1537

          #5
          Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

          Overhaul vs CPU play. More options for vs CPU. Make vs CPU it's own mode instead of mission? I would love to see something similar to what Madden does in UT for vs CPU mode.

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          • MetsFan16
            MVP
            • Nov 2011
            • 1416

            #6
            Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

            DD has been fun this year but way to frustrating inbetween the fun parts. Love the content they add throughout. Daily missions seem like a waste, only 25 stubs for them. Ranked Seasons makes every game mean something which is great, but also adds to the frustration.

            I have 2 main additions that would improve this mode a lot.

            Offline Battle Royale. I love drafting a team and the tournament style. But it ends up being a waste because of the online cheese and online flaws. Draft a team, play against all 30 teams, choose a difficulty this will determine how quality your rewards are.

            And in online play, the most frustrating part is when a CPU error happens that is out of the control of the player. Those animations of the ball going under an infielders glove, dropping a fly ball, and other stuff like that decides games and can drop your Ranked Seasons rating down 30+ points.

            Madden has a separate play style for online games that eliminates the CPU errors not controlled by the player. Whether it be Wide Open drops by WR or poorly thrown balls to wide open receivers by the QB. These moments lost you games in Madden and it had nothing to do with your skill it was completely random. But now in Madden with that new play style, those mistakes don't happen in online play.

            The Show needs something like that to put the game in the player's hands to use their skill to determine the outcome, not hope and pray your 3rd Baseman can field a ball 2 steps to his left or an outfielder can catch a ball. Player skill should be the main determinant, and it is right now, but with the random mistakes it could cost you a game and valuable points in Ranked Seasons or a loss in BR.


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            • Karle
              Pro
              • Feb 2009
              • 820

              #7
              Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

              I agree about the issue with programs which include a mix of on-line and non on-line missions. I have a number of programs which are completed except for the two or so on-line programs. One possible fix would be to have missions which have alternative goals, one on-line and one non on-line. The person could finish the mission by completing one of the two alternative solutions. I also love the idea of having throwback uniform parts like pillbox hats and wool jerseys such as were worn around the early years of the major leagues.

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              • krmarks
                Rookie
                • Feb 2009
                • 305

                #8
                Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                Originally posted by Karle
                I agree about the issue with programs which include a mix of on-line and non on-line missions. I have a number of programs which are completed except for the two or so on-line programs. One possible fix would be to have missions which have alternative goals, one on-line and one non on-line. The person could finish the mission by completing one of the two alternative solutions. I also love the idea of having throwback uniform parts like pillbox hats and wool jerseys such as were worn around the early years of the major leagues.

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                Agreed. I think in all missions that are currently for Online only it should always have an "Or vs CPU" option with a minimum level of difficulty, i.e. veteran or above, allstar, etc.

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                • Dannyray64
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 165

                  #9
                  Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                  On the note of Diamond Dynasty customization, I really enjoy creating my team's uniforms and logo. Right now we only have two uniform slots (home and road), but I think it would be cool if a third or even a fourth uniform slot was added. I would like to create alternate or throwback uniforms for my team.
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                  • kb1212
                    Banned
                    • Nov 2016
                    • 135

                    #10
                    Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                    Would like the ability to edit players equipment in DD....love the uniform editor but wanna be able to change players equipment

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                    • Karle
                      Pro
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 820

                      #11
                      Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                      Regarding Missions vs CPU they could add missions using criteria similar to those already used in Events requiring the user to use lineups made up of specific types of players, such as having to beat the CPU at Veteran level with players only of bronze level or below or other such limitations used in the various Events. It is certainly not as easy to beat the CPU when you are using a lineup not heavily loaded with gold and diamond players.

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                      • The Yurpman
                        Rookie
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 311

                        #12
                        Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                        Allow Players To Select Cards For Exchange/Collect Missions
                        This is a much smaller request (and almost feels more like an oversight or bug), but there have been multiple times where I have not been able to select the cards I trade in for a Collect or Exchange missions. For example, let’s say I wanted to lock my Impact Veteran Ron Guidry into the Legend Ron Guidry Program Mission instead of my Luis Severino cards. Instead of being able to choose Guidry outright, I had to go into the marketplace, buy two of the cheapest Yankee pitchers to bump the selection to exclude Luis Severino. This option is available in certain Collect/Exchange missions, so why not all of them? Especially when players could potentially trade in their higher value cards. This is a small feature that should be featured in MLB The Show 18 or even patched into this year’s game.

                        This times x1000. This can become frustrating depending on the mission.

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                        • Caulfield
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 10987

                          #13
                          Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                          they could improve DD for me by including it in franchise mode as a user created expansion team in the city of my choosing.
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                          • jeffy777
                            MVP
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 3317

                            #14
                            Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                            I'd love to see an easier way to sort/filter cards. It's a bit of a nightmare as it is now.

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                            • raneman85
                              Pro
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 831

                              #15
                              Re: Five Ways to Improve Diamond Dynasty for MLB The Show 18

                              First Try improving the servers. It's the worst online play of any sports game. Second address the Cheesers. I'll stick to playing with Friends and against the Computer. DD will be irrelevant once the season is over.
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