Just Venting!! .... Frustrated with crappy packs!

stan-theman · 07-06-2022, 01:57 PM

Can't catch a Diamond or Gold that is worth more than face value much less a Perfect .Wife doesn't seem to care so why not cry here!!

On another note have played PT since the beginning and this year has not been fun just doesn't feel like past years.Used to be when i was on the forum there was always talk about making team better and how some players performed and other tidbits not as much this year i think.

Oh well think i will have a 10oz Bud and hope you all doing well!!

HRBaker · 07-06-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stan-theman

Can't catch a Diamond or Gold that is worth more than face value much less a Perfect .Wife doesn't seem to care so why not cry here!!

On another note have played PT since the beginning and this year has not been fun just doesn't feel like past years.Used to be when i was on the forum there was always talk about making team better and how some players performed and other tidbits not as much this year i think.

Oh well think i will have a 10oz Bud and hope you all doing well!!

I have to agree concerning the forums. Seems like traffic here has nose-dived since COM2US took over. Partially due to the original team can't respond regularly like they use to - issues with v23 - and also the fact that most players have quit spending so much time here and moved to DISCORD (which I personally hate). If makes me wonder how long these forums will survive.

Fabtron7 · 07-06-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBaker

I have to agree concerning the forums. Seems like traffic here has nose-dived since COM2US took over. Partially due to the original team can't respond regularly like they use to - issues with v23 - and also the fact that most players have quit spending so much time here and moved to DISCORD (which I personally hate). If makes me wonder how long these forums will survive.

Discord loves you right back.

Fabtron7 · 07-06-2022, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stan-theman

Can't catch a Diamond or Gold that is worth more than face value much less a Perfect .Wife doesn't seem to care so why not cry here!!

On another note have played PT since the beginning and this year has not been fun just doesn't feel like past years.Used to be when i was on the forum there was always talk about making team better and how some players performed and other tidbits not as much this year i think.

Oh well think i will have a 10oz Bud and hope you all doing well!!

If you want to talk about Perfect Team the OOTP Discord is the place to be! Come visit, we have cookies.

HRBaker · 07-06-2022, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabtron7

Discord loves you right back.

Don't take it personally. I'm an old guy and the forums just feel like an "sit-back-and-discuss" environment, but the Discord seems to be running 110 mph most of the time making it difficult to follow discussions, and find responses to comments you made earlier.

Ty Cobb · 07-06-2022, 06:20 PM

Agreed, HR. Baseball is a game for fans to relax, and the forums are far more relaxing than the bullet train of discord. I've got nothing against discord—I simply don't enjoy the pacing.

professor ape · 07-06-2022, 06:43 PM

I got to both these forums and Discord. As Ty said, this is a better environment for long-term and more extensive discussions. Discord is great for quick hit conversations. Both have value.

stan-theman · 07-06-2022, 07:37 PM

How do you get on Discord and what is it!!

Fabtron7 · 07-06-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBaker

Don't take it personally. I'm an old guy and the forums just feel like an "sit-back-and-discuss" environment, but the Discord seems to be running 110 mph most of the time making it difficult to follow discussions, and find responses to comments you made earlier.

Come visit us, once you get used to it we're not that bad! But it is MUCH faster.

Fabtron7 · 07-06-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stan-theman

How do you get on Discord and what is it!!

Easiest way for a PT player to get there is to click the link in the game. It's the "Perfect Team Community" option under the Main menu. I'll post some screenshots.

daves · 07-07-2022, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabtron7

Discord loves you right back.

In the forums it’s easy to find prior conversations. On Discord it is hard to find relevant history. You get an answer in Discord and good luck finding it in the future.

Can you bookmark or save conversations?

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Fabtron7 · 07-07-2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by daves

In the forums it’s easy to find prior conversations. On Discord it is hard to find relevant history. You get an answer in Discord and good luck finding it in the future.

Can you bookmark or save conversations?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Usually if you want to get into a deep one-on-one conversation with someone you can just DM them. Generally speaking the conversation is a lot more open and fluid. But when you have questions about things you'll generally be able to get answers to them immediately, and it's easier to ask follow up questions.

You'll learn more about PT in an hour on the Discord than you will combing the message boards for a week.... And because of that the knowledge level on the Discord is also much much higher. Not that anyone there is smarter or better at the game, it's just more of a hive-mind where there's more collaboration and quick learning.

Also the GIFs....

Ty Cobb · 07-07-2022, 07:05 PM

Hubris.

Fabtron7 · 07-07-2022, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

Hubris.

As they say… You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink.

Ty Cobb · 07-11-2022, 06:57 PM

Ah, but I'm not a horse. We all know what I am, and it doesn't need stating. Little kids might hear...

It's hubris now. In 5 years, it'll be mainstream. While I understand this, I don't have to enjoy it.

Bunktown Ballers · 07-18-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stan-theman

Can't catch a Diamond or Gold that is worth more than face value much less a Perfect .Wife doesn't seem to care so why not cry here!!

On another note have played PT since the beginning and this year has not been fun just doesn't feel like past years.Used to be when i was on the forum there was always talk about making team better and how some players performed and other tidbits not as much this year i think.

Oh well think i will have a 10oz Bud and hope you all doing well!!

There are reasons for this but I will remain silent.

kevklw · 08-10-2022, 07:06 PM

I came to the forum to say the exact same thing. Packs have been crappy this year so far for me. Maybe just bad luck on my part.

Kobeck · 08-11-2022, 01:54 PM

I have not opened a PT pack in years... not even the ones from buying OOTP... time sink... but I am not a hater just not for me

frankbama · 08-11-2022, 06:22 PM

Agree with you Ty, Discord sucks. Kind of like people getting away from email. Sometimes I'd rather just send an email or make a post and get back answers later without having to concentrate on a specific site constantly. Especially if I'm about to head to bed or work or something. Plus the design seems like there's way too much going on at the same time.

As for the crappy packs, it may be anecdotal but I agree, seems to be less color and more iron.

Torgonius · 08-12-2022, 12:00 AM

80 packs tonight netted me 354 live dupes worth about 21k, 1 HD worth about 8k, 3 of the new P2 bronzes and 4 irons.

Close to 800 packs opened on this team, and still not a single historical perfect pulled.

07-06-2022, 01:57 PM	#1
stan-theman Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 256	Just Venting!! .... Frustrated with crappy packs! Can't catch a Diamond or Gold that is worth more than face value much less a Perfect .Wife doesn't seem to care so why not cry here!! On another note have played PT since the beginning and this year has not been fun just doesn't feel like past years.Used to be when i was on the forum there was always talk about making team better and how some players performed and other tidbits not as much this year i think. Oh well think i will have a 10oz Bud and hope you all doing well!!

07-06-2022, 06:20 PM	#6
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,586	Agreed, HR. Baseball is a game for fans to relax, and the forums are far more relaxing than the bullet train of discord. I've got nothing against discord—I simply don't enjoy the pacing. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

07-06-2022, 06:43 PM	#7
professor ape All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The belly of the beast Posts: 1,498	I got to both these forums and Discord. As Ty said, this is a better environment for long-term and more extensive discussions. Discord is great for quick hit conversations. Both have value. __________________

07-06-2022, 07:37 PM	#8
stan-theman Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 256	Discord How do you get on Discord and what is it!!

07-07-2022, 07:05 PM	#13
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,586	Hubris. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

07-11-2022, 06:57 PM	#15
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,586	Ah, but I'm not a horse. We all know what I am, and it doesn't need stating. Little kids might hear... It's hubris now. In 5 years, it'll be mainstream. While I understand this, I don't have to enjoy it. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

08-10-2022, 07:06 PM	#17
kevklw Bat Boy Join Date: May 2020 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 3	I came to the forum to say the exact same thing. Packs have been crappy this year so far for me. Maybe just bad luck on my part.

08-11-2022, 01:54 PM	#18
Kobeck Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 491	I have not opened a PT pack in years... not even the ones from buying OOTP... time sink... but I am not a hater just not for me

08-11-2022, 06:22 PM	#19
frankbama Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 204	Agree with you Ty, Discord sucks. Kind of like people getting away from email. Sometimes I'd rather just send an email or make a post and get back answers later without having to concentrate on a specific site constantly. Especially if I'm about to head to bed or work or something. Plus the design seems like there's way too much going on at the same time. As for the crappy packs, it may be anecdotal but I agree, seems to be less color and more iron.

08-12-2022, 12:00 AM	#20
Torgonius All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 862	80 packs tonight netted me 354 live dupes worth about 21k, 1 HD worth about 8k, 3 of the new P2 bronzes and 4 irons. Close to 800 packs opened on this team, and still not a single historical perfect pulled. __________________ When you let your 10 year old name the team