NBA 2K10 Q&A: Retail Copy in Hand

[Classic88]

Have any of you been able to check on the Legends rosters yet? Are they the same as last year? Is Abdul-Jabbar back in the game? Are Barkley, Reggie, Stockton, Payton, and Jordan finally back in the game?

[MRNBA2k10]

Yo Pared, are you going to upload sliders to 2kshare so the gameplay will be more realistic

[Pared]

Yes.

I think I know what the problem is. The CPU has a perfect shot release. That is what is causing the high shooting %'s.

Seems to me, while I have been using equal shooting sliders for both the CPU and Human, I may need to have the CPU's numbers below that of a human to get a realistic output of stats. Things are better than last year but not good enough for my tastes.

But I hope to have something available so guys can play on All-Star, Superstar, Pro... whatever. The sliders seem to work well on each difficulty.

[idrisguitar]

sounds good pared, cant wait.

[jr2424]

Thanks Pared for the effort.

[Streets]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Good point. I'll figure something out. Here are three things I've seen that definitely are worth mentioning: 1) The CPU passes off the backboard and turns it over way too often. This happens during inbounds plays and baseline passes. 2) There is one instance where the CPU runs the break and the ball handler passes the ball behind his teammate. Now, at first I thought it was an unforced turnover and liked it. But I've seen the same exact scenario happen repeatedly. Looks to me like it's just a broken routine during the break. 3) I can completely abuse the quick pick and roll. At first, the CPU doubles me and does not allow me to get a pass off after about the 2nd or 3rd time. However, I kept at it and the CPU does not have guys fill the paint or at least cheat enough to deflect the pass in there. Blah.

Is this during online team-up or offline play?? I'm hoping it's the former.

Also, does anyone know what the "Rumor Mill" is in Association Mode? (I think I saw it in Steve's pics). Is it just another name for the "trading block" or is it more in-depth and talk about a variety of things?

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Yes. I think I know what the problem is. The CPU has a perfect shot release. That is what is causing the high shooting %'s. Seems to me, while I have been using equal shooting sliders for both the CPU and Human, I may need to have the CPU's numbers below that of a human to get a realistic output of stats. Things are better than last year but not good enough for my tastes. But I hope to have something available so guys can play on All-Star, Superstar, Pro... whatever. The sliders seem to work well on each difficulty.

Yeah, someone said last year that the CPU has a perfect shot release every time. I just don't understand this. What is the point of ratings if the CPU releases it perfectly in every situation? The difference between a great shooter and a mediocre streaky shooter is that the great shooter comes closest to replicating perfect form each time he shoots. Only great defense can make a great shooter alter his release.

In the video games, EVERYONE is playing by the rules of a great shooter.

Mediocre defense results in percentages in the high 40s, low 50s. Great defense can put an average team in the mid 30s, very low 40s. I haven't seen games accurately reflect this yet. I have a feeling that some of the flaws in these games is engineered to enhance the challenge.

Just don't get it when the tools seem to be there. The consistency rating is brilliant, just for this particular issue, but it's not reflected in CPU play, since they always release it perfectly, like little robots.

[mouseluv05]

THANX PARED WITH ALL THES ?S I WANNA ASK YOU DO THE FRESH COMMENTARY AND THE OVERLAYS LIKE IN THE DEN VS POR GAME DOES THAT WORK FOR OFFLINE FRANCHISE ALSO AND CAN YOU PUT UP A VID OF KG SCREAMING ON THE SCORE BOARD JUST LIKE THEY SAID WEN BOS STARTS THE GAME OR IS IT IN THERE IF SO PLEASE POST THAT AND ONE MORE ? CAN YOU SHOW MORE PRE GAME STUFF THANKS MAN