I’m pretty excited about the new max

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I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 4:26 pm

Do any of the experts have any initial thoughts on the details?

I like the ability to play any time including against Hal.

Seems to keep the integrity of the cards and rankings.

I signed up for the beta.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 4:38 pm

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.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 4:53 pm

I have not looked at it too closely but it does look like strat may be jumping into the 21st century.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 4:54 pm

It looks like it will be a subscription based service. Anybody know what the monthly price will be?
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 5:17 pm

NMILSTEIN wrote:It looks like it will be a subscription based service. Anybody know what the monthly price will be?



$14.99 initially as introductory, and then $19.99 according to the CTO's interview.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 5:18 pm

NMILSTEIN wrote:It looks like it will be a subscription based service. Anybody know what the monthly price will be?

$15/mo or $150/yr the first year. $20/mo or $200/yr after that.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 5:18 pm

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.


This has a lot of info on it:

https://www.strat-o-matic.com/max-interview/
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 5:34 pm

I'll give it a try and see...always open to new ways of playing SOM.
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 6:43 pm

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!
-Alexander Supertramp
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Re: I’m pretty excited about the new max

PostMon Nov 13, 2023 8:17 pm

Ok, this sounds very interesting. How do you sign up for the beta trial?
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