Sliders/tendencies for big men

[daveberg]

Anyone got any help on getting Shaq to 'cooperate' in the post?

His ratings are pretty botched through all his appearances in the game and he seems to never really operate in the low post and get physical - instead he seems content to take bizarre fadeaway and mid range shots which as we all know, were NEVER the go to moves for the big man.

Anyone got any pointers on getting Shaq to start banging down low? I've scaled his mid range to zero and raised up his post play tendencies but he still doesn't seem to want to go to work down there, even with touches and shot both at 99..........

[613Trojanman]

Quote: Originally Posted by daveberg

Anyone got any help on getting Shaq to 'cooperate' in the post? His ratings are pretty botched through all his appearances in the game and he seems to never really operate in the low post and get physical - instead he seems content to take bizarre fadeaway and mid range shots which as we all know, were NEVER the go to moves for the big man. Anyone got any pointers on getting Shaq to start banging down low? I've scaled his mid range to zero and raised up his post play tendencies but he still doesn't seem to want to go to work down there, even with touches and shot both at 99..........

Try using Sonicmage's tendencies/attributes

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...h-ratings.html

He has shared his roster spreadsheet with accurate ratings/tendencies, he has current and classic players going back to 1949 or something like that. I think this will help you find what you're looking for.

It's not quite finished but what he does have changes the game for the better.

[daveberg]

Quote: Originally Posted by 613Trojanman

Try using Sonicmage's tendencies/attributes http://www.operationsports.com/forum...h-ratings.html He has shared his roster spreadsheet with accurate ratings/tendencies, he has current and classic players going back to 1949 or something like that. I think this will help you find what you're looking for. It's not quite finished but what he does have changes the game for the better.

Thanks man.

I did input his tendencies for Shaq, but Oneal still continues to take forced shots from 10 feet instead of banging down low.

Using Sonicmage's tendencies seems to have everyone else bang on the money, but I'm having real problems with Shaq. Perhaps I should double check his attributes, as I've been focusing on trying to make the change via the tendencies, maybe the issue lies elsewhere.

[613Trojanman]

Quote: Originally Posted by daveberg

Thanks man. I did input his tendencies for Shaq, but Oneal still continues to take forced shots from 10 feet instead of banging down low. Using Sonicmage's tendencies seems to have everyone else bang on the money, but I'm having real problems with Shaq. Perhaps I should double check his attributes, as I've been focusing on trying to make the change via the tendencies, maybe the issue lies elsewhere.

Which year Shaq are you using?

[daveberg]

Quote: Originally Posted by 613Trojanman

Which year Shaq are you using?

Last night in particular, was 98 Shaq.

But I've noticed this for the 01 version too.

Both I have set between 90 - 99 touches and 90 -99 shot, zeroed out the fadeaway and mid range tendencies yet somehow he continues to take 10 footers.

I might zero out his 'close shot' tendency and see change that makes.


This is the first year I've dived into tendencies/ratings so I'm a bit of a rookie with this!!

[SonicMage]

Shaq from the 2000 season and earlier are going to be a little messed up in my tendencies. Its easily fixable though, just reduce his midrange all the way down to 0 and increase close shot up by the same amount. All the rest of his tendencies should be fine.

[daveberg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sonicmage

Shaq from the 2000 season and earlier are going to be a little messed up in my tendencies. Its easily fixable though, just reduce his midrange all the way down to 0 and increase close shot up by the same amount. All the rest of his tendencies should be fine.

Thanks, I'll give this a shot tonight!

[ffaacc03]

A few more things to consider:

Look within the plays of the playbook, if the post plays aint close to the basket, change them for ones that can end more easily with him closer to the rim. Check his playtypes and adjust accordingly.

Also, check your global sliders, if they are too high on close and mids that may be altering his tendencies and be more notable than others due to the way he plays (close to the basket).