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[The 24th Letter]

RE: CPU defending the paint

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This is my experience the majority of the time....these are all CPU steals...their hands being active was something j actually liked this year...

Now there were times even in this game where my guys did some dumb swim move to take them out of position...there needs to be better awareness there...

I feel enough of what's in the video happens to even it out though...


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[ehh]

^^

You're on default SS, right? Even on default Pro my defenders are rarely that active and aware.

I only seem to get steals in the paint when it's so crowded in there and the CPU fires a pass that happens to hit one of my players, causing a loose ball. Rarely will my guys stick a hand in the passing lane to deflect a careless pass.

[jeebs9]

Has anyone played with the grizzles in here? OMG I think they got it right. Playing with the Grizzles last night was one of the best experiences I had playing this game. The reason why? I took them online and played about 7-10 games. I ran a lot of plays. And didn't push the ball at all. My opponents could not score in the half court setting at all. Scores in the low 40's. I had one game end 35-36. Teams couldn't fast break on me. The only fastbreaks they got were on my turnovers. I played Houston about 3 times in those games. And even though Tony Allen isn't much of a offensive threat. He IS A Defensive genius. I didn't take a screenshot.... But Harden in one game was 4-25. One guy try changing Harden to SF to PG to SG to PF. Came on the mic to say why is Allen following him every where? hahahahahaha

But offensively..... I love this years post game. Z-Bo and Gasol are nasty down low. The way I can literally kill user or CPU for going after my fakes. Once they are out of position. Is buckets... Doesn't feel cheesy at all. Because I get blocked on my fair share of drives (especially vs good defenders). After hitting a few mid range shots (on the post up face up) with Z-Bo. I would pump fake for the drive.... But Z-Bo blew back to back dunks. Why? Because he only dunks once a year lol.

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

^^ You're on default SS, right? Even on default Pro my defenders are rarely that active and aware. I only seem to get steals in the paint when it's so crowded in there and the CPU fires a pass that happens to hit one of my players, causing a loose ball. Rarely will my guys stick a hand in the passing lane to deflect a careless pass.

This was me messing around with All Star\Sim- no slider changes.... POEs were all neutral... I'm going to play a game with the Knicks and see if there is a big difference...

[cwash020]

Loving this game! IMO it's the best 2K Sports game since NFL2K5, with NBA 2K11 being in the mix as well.

However, now that I have had it a few weeks and the "honeymoon phase" is over, I am noticing some issues in MyGM.

For example, last night I was playing vs. OKC (I am the Wizards). Rubberbanding was more prevalent in this game than in the previous 5 or 6 combined. CPU offensive board cheese was back in full effect to the point where boxing out didn't work half the time and I didnt get a single 50/50 ball. And they were hitting some RIDICULOUS, fully contested shots. Listen, KD is KD - I get it. He should hit contested shots in the game because it's what he does in real life, but the entire game I was getting punished for playing great defense.

I couldn't help but to think - typical 2K. Certain teams are just tough to beat, even with the best gameplan. And at times I can't help but to feel like I lost more because I was exploited instead of the CPU just playing a better game than me.

[MrBigShot1]

This opinion will likely be unpopular, but I just can't get into the game this year. I've tried, I've learned the controls and taken the time to get used to the new mechanics but this game feels awful offensively on the ball. I feel like I have significantly less control of player than I did last year. Dribbling in particular just feels...off.

I love the fact that defense has been improved significantly. In 2k15 shot percentages were far too high, ratings were super inflated, and offense in general had too massive an advantage over defense. Defense is back, and that's great. The new passing additions are great as well, and all of the customization options are nice. But offensively, the gameplay just doesn't feel right for me personally.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrBigShot1

This opinion will likely be unpopular, but I just can't get into the game this year. I've tried, I've learned the controls and taken the time to get used to the new mechanics but this game feels awful offensively on the ball. I feel like I have significantly less control of player than I did last year. Dribbling in particular just feels...off. I love the fact that defense has been improved significantly. In 2k15 shot percentages were far too high, ratings were super inflated, and offense in general had too massive an advantage over defense. Defense is back, and that's great. The new passing additions are great as well, and all of the customization options are nice. But offensively, the gameplay just doesn't feel right for me personally.

What kind of offense are you usually running? Run and Gun, Flow offense (been a lot of that going around here), Iso, Pick and Roll. What has been your problem on the offense. Do you know how to use post moves?

[jeremym480]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

Has anyone played with the grizzles in here? OMG I think they got it right. Playing with the Grizzles last night was one of the best experiences I had playing this game. The reason why? I took them online and played about 7-10 games. I ran a lot of plays. And didn't push the ball at all. My opponents could not score in the half court setting at all. Scores in the low 40's. I had one game end 35-36. Teams couldn't fast break on me. The only fastbreaks they got were on my turnovers. I played Houston about 3 times in those games. And even though Tony Allen isn't much of a offensive threat. He IS A Defensive genius. I didn't take a screenshot.... But Harden in one game was 4-25. One guy try changing Harden to SF to PG to SG to PF. Came on the mic to say why is Allen following him every where? hahahahahaha But offensively..... I love this years post game. Z-Bo and Gasol are nasty down low. The way I can literally kill user or CPU for going after my fakes. Once they are out of position. Is buckets... Doesn't feel cheesy at all. Because I get blocked on my fair share of drives (especially vs good defenders). After hitting a few mid range shots (on the post up face up) with Z-Bo. I would pump fake for the drive.... But Z-Bo blew back to back dunks. Why? Because he only dunks once a year lol.

I'm playing with Memphis in my MyLeague and I'm having a blast so far. I'm 4-2 with my losses coming against Cleveland and Golden State. They're a fun team to use if you like old school, "grind it out" basketball. Obviously, they're big three Gasol, Z-Bo and Conley can keep them in just about any game. If I see a mismatch down low or if they try to put a natural SF on Big Z, then I'm pounding the ball in the paint until the can't take it anymore.

I'm finding mix and matching their wings to be the most interesting element of the team. I'm currently starting Allen and Green, but Lee and Barnes are getting plenty of minutes, as well. I love the "scrappiness" of putting Allen and Barnes out there at the same time. When I do it's almost like I can see the life getting sucked out of the other team.




On another note, I just tried the new SimCast Live and I'm in love. The feature alone is awesome... however, the fact that you can seamlessly transition from SCL to the game and vice versa without any loading screens or anything like that really takes it to another level. I can already tell that I will be using this a lot.