Agreed, it looks like the modernization of the PC game we've been waiting for decades. Support for draft leagues, modern netplay, all 150+ seasons included, these are the key things Strat needed to put out there in order to compete with the likes of OOTP. Hopefully this is the start of a new era.
Q: What will Baseball Max cost after the Early Access Beta period ends? Once the game transitions to a paid product, users can join Baseball Max at our special introductory prices: $14.99 per month for the first three months or $149.99 for the entire first year. After this, subscriptions will renew at $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. It’s important to note that users are not charged until after you’ve had a chance to try out the game during our two-day free trial. Your subscription covers it all – unlimited access to all game experiences and every season offered within Baseball Max. No hidden fees or add-ons – one subscription gives you everything available.
I signed up for the beta too. My biggest concern is that something will be lost in translation and their new 1-10 ratings will not be as realistic as the traditional card ratings and algorithms. I think Strat's card building based on probabilities is their secret sauce. I do like that you can see the cards still.
The 200/year is fine. I usually spend about $100-150/year to run about 7-8 teams a year. But for $200 at an all you can eat, I imagine I'll spend significantly more time on Strat.
Good timing (maybe) as my youngest goes off to college next year!