Do you guys prefer to use challenge mode or not?

drewandpedey · 05-21-2018, 03:14 PM

I enjoy some aspects of challenge mode - but not having the ability to simulate large amounts of time can be annoying and commissioner mode can be very useful sometimes. Challenge mode seems to be a good addition. How often do you guys use it?

andjbock · 05-21-2018, 03:57 PM

I played 1 game. It was okay. I am far too invested in my solo fic MLB universe to pick up another league.

dodger300 · 05-21-2018, 03:59 PM

I don't use it because I prefer using injuries on high. Now that I think about it I did not check to see if this changed in 19, just assumed same as 18.

Hemi425HP · 05-21-2018, 04:08 PM

I play under Challenge mode more often than not. I like tracking achievements.

Clavette · 05-21-2018, 10:03 PM

I stopped playing challenge mode after i couldnt change player positions. Nothing worse than having a ss at 2b and getiing a daily trade offering me some scrub 2b for my top 3 prospects

Mets52 · 05-21-2018, 11:27 PM

I don't think I could play without commish mode, tbh. I like toying around and tedious work like hiring minor league coaches is a lot easier just going into the editor and placing them.

Panthersgirl · 05-22-2018, 02:42 AM

I haven't fooled with it even once, love the regular mode so much that I haven't had a desire to take time out and try it

wallewalls · 05-22-2018, 10:21 AM

I've debated going to challenge mode, but I need commissioner mode so I have stayed away from it

Qeltar · 05-22-2018, 11:12 AM

While the game is generally pretty well polished, I find too many weird things happen that require commissioner mode.

Besides, this is a single-player game. The race is only against yourself, as the saying goes. Plus, "leaderboards" are meaningless in a game with this design.

IanIachimoe · 05-22-2018, 12:58 PM

love it.

IanIachimoe · 05-22-2018, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clavette

I stopped playing challenge mode after i couldnt change player positions. Nothing worse than having a ss at 2b and getiing a daily trade offering me some scrub 2b for my top 3 prospects

I play in challenge mode & can change player positions by using set position. taking about something else?

Anemic_royaltea · 05-22-2018, 06:42 PM

I've enjoyed dabbling with it, never got more than a couple seasons in before a couple of bad decisions torpedo me and the ax is right there... but maybe I'm getting better?

Anyway I need it otherwise I will cheat. I will cheat so bad.

Mr. Marlin · 05-22-2018, 07:40 PM

Never. Commissioner Mode is useful in correcting the odd problem that sometimes comes up. Like a minor league club that's holding up game advancement because of an incomplete roster. Or players that are retired but somehow still on a roster.

TheBrewCrew · 05-22-2018, 08:51 PM

I used to use it every time until I got a little more comfortable editing. I find it pretty crazy that you aren't able to at least edit the ballparks to essentially build a new one for your team (Oakland A's for example).

The biggest reason I don't now is because the teams I have used so far are in desperate need of a rebuild but can expand your minors. I feel like Challenge mode really limits some of the more realistic aspects of MLB management.

Yankee Clipper · 05-28-2018, 11:40 AM

I've tried CM a few times now and it is ok, just ok.
With just a little help from the OOTP team it could be so much better.
I hope one day the dev team opens up a suggestion thread so that improvements could be made to make it more fun & challenging to play.

daves · 05-28-2018, 12:51 PM

I like to utilize the various options the game provides. Challenge mode does not necessarily allow this, so NO challenge mode here.

OutS|der · 05-28-2018, 01:57 PM

commissioner mode is all or nothing for me. Can't play without it

Orcin · 05-28-2018, 02:11 PM

I play Challenge Mode most of the time. The only reason I wouldn’t use it is if I think that I will need the commissioner mode to adjust something in the league as I go along, such as wanting to place historical players on certain teams.

05-21-2018, 03:14 PM	#1
drewandpedey Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 161	Do you guys prefer to use challenge mode or not? I enjoy some aspects of challenge mode - but not having the ability to simulate large amounts of time can be annoying and commissioner mode can be very useful sometimes. Challenge mode seems to be a good addition. How often do you guys use it?

05-21-2018, 04:08 PM	#4
Hemi425HP Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 202	I play under Challenge mode more often than not. I like tracking achievements. __________________

05-22-2018, 12:58 PM	#10
IanIachimoe All Star Starter Join Date: May 2014 Location: paper st. Posts: 1,055	love it. __________________

05-28-2018, 12:51 PM	#16
daves Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,863	I like to utilize the various options the game provides. Challenge mode does not necessarily allow this, so NO challenge mode here. __________________

05-21-2018, 03:57 PM	#2
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,637	I played 1 game. It was okay. I am far too invested in my solo fic MLB universe to pick up another league.

05-21-2018, 03:59 PM	#3
dodger300 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 268	I don't use it because I prefer using injuries on high. Now that I think about it I did not check to see if this changed in 19, just assumed same as 18.

05-21-2018, 10:03 PM	#5
Clavette Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Connecticut Posts: 371	I stopped playing challenge mode after i couldnt change player positions. Nothing worse than having a ss at 2b and getiing a daily trade offering me some scrub 2b for my top 3 prospects

05-21-2018, 11:27 PM	#6
Mets52 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 124	I don't think I could play without commish mode, tbh. I like toying around and tedious work like hiring minor league coaches is a lot easier just going into the editor and placing them.

05-22-2018, 02:42 AM	#7
Panthersgirl Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 35	I haven't fooled with it even once, love the regular mode so much that I haven't had a desire to take time out and try it

05-22-2018, 10:21 AM	#8
wallewalls All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 774 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I've debated going to challenge mode, but I need commissioner mode so I have stayed away from it

05-22-2018, 11:12 AM	#9
Qeltar Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 382	While the game is generally pretty well polished, I find too many weird things happen that require commissioner mode. Besides, this is a single-player game. The race is only against yourself, as the saying goes. Plus, "leaderboards" are meaningless in a game with this design.

05-22-2018, 06:42 PM	#12
Anemic_royaltea Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 38	I've enjoyed dabbling with it, never got more than a couple seasons in before a couple of bad decisions torpedo me and the ax is right there... but maybe I'm getting better? Anyway I need it otherwise I will cheat. I will cheat so bad.

05-22-2018, 07:40 PM	#13
Mr. Marlin All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,276	Never. Commissioner Mode is useful in correcting the odd problem that sometimes comes up. Like a minor league club that's holding up game advancement because of an incomplete roster. Or players that are retired but somehow still on a roster.

05-22-2018, 08:51 PM	#14
TheBrewCrew Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 120	I used to use it every time until I got a little more comfortable editing. I find it pretty crazy that you aren't able to at least edit the ballparks to essentially build a new one for your team (Oakland A's for example). The biggest reason I don't now is because the teams I have used so far are in desperate need of a rebuild but can expand your minors. I feel like Challenge mode really limits some of the more realistic aspects of MLB management.

05-28-2018, 11:40 AM	#15
Yankee Clipper Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 46	I've tried CM a few times now and it is ok, just ok. With just a little help from the OOTP team it could be so much better. I hope one day the dev team opens up a suggestion thread so that improvements could be made to make it more fun & challenging to play.

05-28-2018, 01:57 PM	#17
OutS\|der Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In A Van Down By The River Posts: 2,722 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	commissioner mode is all or nothing for me. Can't play without it

05-28-2018, 02:11 PM	#18
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,852	I play Challenge Mode most of the time. The only reason I wouldn’t use it is if I think that I will need the commissioner mode to adjust something in the league as I go along, such as wanting to place historical players on certain teams.