NBA Elite 11 Videos: 3 Quick Clips

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by rEAnimator

Yes. Yes, you can adjust manually to avoid the block attempt. If you don't do it, you'd get the circus shot that would likely miss if the block wasn't successful due to positioning, or you'd get a successful block. I'm glad to see you noticed that Sheed was out of position and jumped late. Currently the simple logic I was referring to was checking the difference in height of the players hips at the point of contact. This gives an advantage to the dunker if he had been in the air for longer and the defender jumped late. It also indirectly allows player height to play a role as well. My intention is to make this height threshold a factor of the player ratings. I don't know the exact ratings for rasheed and artest so I don't know what impact my changes would have on this particular dunk, but like you said, with the momentum he had coming in and the late challenge that had very little momentum, I wouldn't be surprised if it still played out this way. But depending on the ratings it may have played out slightly differently. Like I said, I'll keep an eye out for different outcomes and see if we can get some vids posted for those.

OK, just to close off this topic for now...

I just implemented the ratings work for dunk collisions and what determines if you're forced into an adjust after contact is made.

We're now using a combination of various ratings including the dunk rating, weight, strength, momentum of the player and difference in hip height at the time of contact.

I just recorded another video for you guys demonstrating the difference the attributes make.

Assuming the video is approved for release (which I'm confident it will be) it should be released on Monday.

We can discuss further then if there are still concerns.

[staffan]

rEAnimator
Any chance you could help the Madden-team with collision detection?

They NEED it!

Thanks for the info.

[joel0078]

Someone mentioned the hype mode is in full affect. I agree and I'm not hating. I own just about every Live title since "Live 95". Every year they hype the game and that's fine. I'm sure hype alone accounts for half their sales. But let's face it, more times than not, Live has been a disappointment on next generation consoles and I'm not saying its been bad, just that its been a letdown (IMO). Like others who watched the videos, I'm seeing the sliding, the unrealistic dunk, the lack of difficulty Artest has putting that dunk down on a contest like that...and so on.

Over the past few weeks I've read posts where the developers are asking for our trust and ensuring us that this or that will be fixed by release, every time there is a criticism. All I'm saying is I hope this is true and their word is kept. Don't repeat promises of years past, because every year the mantra seems to be "it'll be fixed next year". I'm looking forward to the demo, but my anticipation factor is nowhere near what it has been in years past. I've dealt with to many years of letdowns with this title and this year it will not be a day 1 purchase for me, however it could become a pre played purchase a few weeks after release. Having said that, I am hoping for the best and hoping this is Elites year to shine and all this hype isn't just the usual talk.

Edit: when can we expect the demo?

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by joel0078

Someone mentioned the hype mode is in full affect. I agree and I'm not hating. I own just about every Live title since "Live 95". Every year they hype the game and that's fine. I'm sure hype alone accounts for half their sales. But let's face it, more times than not, Live has been a disappointment on next generation consoles and I'm not saying its been bad, just that its been a letdown (IMO). Like others who watched the videos, I'm seeing the sliding, the unrealistic dunk, the lack of difficulty Artest has putting that dunk down on a contest like that...and so on. Over the past few weeks I've read posts where the developers are asking for our trust and ensuring us that this or that will be fixed by release, every time there is a criticism. All I'm saying is I hope this is true and their word is kept. Don't repeat promises of years past, because every year the mantra seems to be "it'll be fixed next year". I'm looking forward to the demo, but my anticipation factor is nowhere near what it has been in years past. I've dealt with to many years of letdowns with this title and this year it will not be a day 1 purchase for me, however it could become a pre played purchase a few weeks after release. Having said that, I am hoping for the best and hoping this is Elites year to shine and all this hype isn't just the usual talk. Edit: when can we expect the demo?

I think it's wise to keep your expectations in check. Try the demo before you make a decision. We've made a lot of changes this year, more than you've come to expect from past years experience.

We've also had to make compromises, but in the end I think we've made the right decisions and the game is turning out to be very, very good.

And for the record, we are not going to fix every problem and none of the devs on here have made that claim.

We are working to improve in every area and the feedback we've received over the many months of hands on play tests by reviewers and community guys alike, along with early video releases and feedback from these forums has helped mold the game into something better than it would have been otherwise. But it will not be perfect so don't go in expecting that.

I am extremely proud of what we've produced, and I genuinely believe people will enjoy playing it more than any other basketball game in the past. But it may not be for everyone, so try the demo and see where you stand.

Hopefully you'll like it as much as I do

Oh, and I don't know the demo date. I'm waiting to find out just like you guys.

I honestly cannot wait until that day.

This forum is going to be a madhouse of activity and I'm looking forward to being a part of it.

[Jano]

Quote: Originally Posted by joel0078

Edit: when can we expect the demo?

Early september from most reports

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jano

Sept 6 for XBL and Sept 7 for PSN

Really?

When was that announced?

[Jano]

Haha edited that thought I got those dates from a legit site they were just random dates a site decided to add.

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jano

Haha edited that thought I got those dates from a legit site they were just random dates a site decided to add.

LOL...it seemed a little early but not out of the question I guess.

I have no idea really.

I'm anxious for it so earlier is fine by me