New to NBA 2k, away from basketball since 98... tips for a noob?

[razorkaos]

Well guys, as the title says, i dont play a basketball game since NBA live 98, on the SNES. I have nba 2K13 now, bought it hours ago, and im beeing crushed by the cpu. I really like what im seeing in this game, but i really need to be at least competitive, so im asking you guys for help. Thanks in advance.

[razorkaos]

anyone? i really need some help

[Vni]

Hi,

You're not beeing specific enough here. I really don't know how to help you. You can also do research in the forums, you should find what you're looking for.

One thing that is a must for someone that hasn't played a basketball game for a long time is training camp. You'll find out a lot of stuff there.

And don't be impressed, it's live 98 with two or three new animations, that's all :D.

[ntnme2lose]

Don't play online ranked games or they will make you rage with the 3 point cheesers.

[achieveduser]

I too stayed away from basketball since 98 until couple of years ago. NBA2K11 was my first 2K title I ever played. When I first got that game, I stayed away from playing with current NBA teams since I only knew few players like Tmac, Grant Hill, KG, Kobe etc.

So I played a lot of classic match ups. I suggest the same for you. Play some match up using Houston, Knicks, Magic, Bulls, Jazz, and Sonics. You should be more familiar with players from that era and their style. Having some knowledge in team roster and match ups can help your game a lot against CPU.

Also you have to invest some time learning dribble moves and post moves. I suggest, after going through tutorials, play some match ups in player lock mode. (You can do this in control setting if I remember correctly. Just choose preferred position to PG, SG, or whatever you desire.) Play around only controlling Hakeem, MJ, or Penny Hardaway. I find controlling just one player is an excellent way to learn this game. Try 2K camera or Drive cam at the beginning... I find this is a pretty good way to execute moves with less user input error. But camera setup is really a user preference. Do what you like.

You can also do this through MyCareer mode (create your player and just control him) but like I said, make use of classic roster and have fun with classic match ups as you remember it. Enjoy.

[Belly_of_a_Whale]

As someone else mentioned, stay away from online play for a while. It will drive you mad.

Besides Freestyle Practice and the Training Camp tutorials, I'd suggest that you play some quick games on Rookie as one of the elite teams until you start winning, then try winning as a lesser team. The, do the same on Pro and repeat.

Personally, when I first got the game, I decided I would get at least one win with each team in quick game mode (to familiarize myself with the controls, players, etc while I wait for updates/patch) before moving on from Pro. You pick things up pretty fast that way.

[SwaggerCoach]

Scrimmage mode until your thumbs blister.

[razorkaos]

many thanks. im playing it on rookie now, with simulation settings, so the game plays better now, and im starting to get the hang of some things.