NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #6 - Training Camp

[iLLosophy]

Man this is NICE. I was actually doing this last year by creating a new MyPlayer and doing those 10 drills they start you with, but it was annoying because the they would still be like a rated 48.

Good stuff 2k! Definitely will use!

[CX1329]

I'm still curious about how the post game is like this year, I keep hearing so much about it. In 2K11, there are plenty of moves, but they don't really serve a purpose other than aesthetics, because the Post D is close to non-existent. Now, there will be extra tools for the defense, which means there will be a real chess battle down low.

[Giammajo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Iman2907

good post, I agree. I have no problem with this mode at all, but Im wondering are we only allowed to use kobe & dwight? if so, then its a waste

This is pure speculation, but it seems to me that each of the 9 lessons will have a dedicated player/mentor combination. Kobe & Jordan for jumpshots, Dwight & Hakeem for low-post offense, perhaps CP3 and Magic for advanced passing? You get the idea.

Personally I'm fine with this layout. Training camp is a great opportunity for new players to learn the complicated control scheme, and seasoned players to perfect the more advanced moves and new additions (anyone see that escape dribble pull up screen shot?). My hope is by giving new players the tools to play a more fundamentally sound game, there will be less need for them to rely on hop step drives or other "cheese" tactics to win online.

Much respect to the dev team at 2k for the obvious level of work they put into the 2k12 title. It's modes like this that bring the 2k franchise to a whole different level.

[Toaster]

Sounds great!
Will help get me and my friends up to speed

[shmitty]

Quote: Originally Posted by da ThRONe

Only thing that's disappointing is this mode isn't in MP. Hopefully they looked to expand this great idea and start adding it to other modes. Imagine if your a MP center and in the offseason with your pay checks have a list of greats you can work with over the summer. OMG brilliant! Or being a point guard and going to a camp with Jason Kidd. Great mode "Tukay" now expanded on this!!!!!

Exactly what I was thinking. They have to do something about the off season and practice in general in my player and association. Thats where the most improvement is made, it shouldnt be simulated. Even to expand this to actually learning how to run certain plays and strategies, a la what Da Czar is doing. That would really be training camp to me. Good start though.

[LHead2]

I wonder if they got the legends to do voice acting for this. Would be great if Mutombo was the mentor for post defense.

[Pared]

Big ups to JS for putting this together.

[kolanji]

kinda want to to jump up n dance to the sound of this, but never wanted to embarrass myself at work so am i let napolean do my dirty work