Magical scoring AI 4th quarters

[raiy0]

I just wanted to share some random thoughts about the 4th quarter. I'm like leading the whole game until the 4th quarter. Even if I have a 15+ lead in points, they start hitting the basket. Every freaking shot goes in. My team struggles getting wide open shots in. Last game they went in a quarter scoring 15 to 36(12min)!!! And I wasn't playing hasty. It's just really annoying.

[Emanstheman]

Quote: Originally Posted by raiy0

I just wanted to share some random thoughts about the 4th quarter. I'm like leading the whole game until the 4th quarter. Even if I have a 15+ lead in points, they start hitting the basket. Every freaking shot goes in. My team struggles getting wide open shots in. Last game they went in a quarter scoring 15 to 36(12min)!!! And I wasn't playing hasty. It's just really annoying.

Partially it's the rubberband AI...

What level do you play on? I play on Pro... less of an elastic AI, which will calm down if you play good D, and make shots on the other end to combat the run...

How long into the CPU run before you call time out? It's best to call it when they score on 3 in a row, and you are scoreless, i.e. 6-0 run...

If someone is going crazy... i.e. Melo using his defender, or always seems open, do you go to defensive settings, and play tight, deny ball, etc. accordingly?

These are all things you can do... but one of the MOST important things is the slider for "Clutch" and "Clutch factor" needs to be at "0" or "Off" respectively...

Again, I'm not telling you you're playing wrong... Just trying to eliminate what you're doing or not doing to determine the best answer to give...

[raiy0]

Wow man really got info. I was playing All star, but maybe it's time to switch a level down. I know the general thumb rule is to call a time out around 6-0 score. My problem probably lies in using the defensive settings. Was only using plays, and defensive formations on the d-pad. Still sometimes it really feels that the AI is cheesing you xD.

Again thanks for the tips will try it out.

[TheAlmighty]

That rubberband AI is a b-word.

I think I have only ever maintained a blowout lead ONCE without he AI miraculously coming back.

Now, I troll the AI by holding the ball and eating time off of the clock in the 4th quarter. Gives them less time to try and pull any shenanigans.

[89BADBOYS]

this stuff will happen in the 2nd and 3rd quarters too, if you have a big enough lead. it sucks. i don't think it's just a "clutch" thing

[plumplylumpkin]

Super clutch

[ffpp]

I'm playing on All-Star. There, if you play good enough defense, they also will calm down at some point.

But I agree, it is annoying that so many games go that way. It is too predictable that you see any lead melting away late in the game. Sometimes more sometimes less.
It happens in my favor too if I'm behind but it is still boring if momentum goes a similar way every game :/

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by 89BADBOYS

this stuff will happen in the 2nd and 3rd quarters too, if you have a big enough lead. it sucks. i don't think it's just a "clutch" thing

You just described the NBA.