NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #9 - Defense

[Spartan901]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goffs

The only part I didn't like reading was that playing on ball defense is a must now as it will effect the offense shot. YES! I PLAY OFF BALL D! I like playing as the center because I just like going for the blocks... Need the demo to get the feel on how well the movement is for the defense...

I have a slight concern with this as well. Especially in cases where say I'm playing against the Lakers or Bulls and i decide I wanna focus on locking down Kobe and Rose. I shouldn't have to be penalized for this defensive strategy by having the rest of their team mates having higher chances of hitting shots now because I'm doing all I can to deny them the ball.

[Knickerbocker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Toaster

I am also very partial towards this. I think the game (especially offline) should allow us to play defense any way we see fit. I am not much for artificial bonuses\penalties.

It's a great solution. When I play online I want to play against a user and not the CPU. 95% of online matches ppl used offball D, so I might just as well play against the CPU. Love this change, I just love it!

[dukedude24]

this sounds terrific

improved defense means we can stop the cheesers more easily now.

stop the stupid hop step, spin dunk and pick and rolls.

[Sam Marlowe]

^^^
Exactly.

[Colts18]

I think some of you are over-reacting with the perks of playing on ball defense. Nobody has implied that the players defended by CPU teammates will shoot the lights out. It simply said there will be a slight increase in how much the shot will be bothered when defended by a human.

Relax.

[Knickerbocker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan901

I have a slight concern with this as well. Especially in cases where say I'm playing against the Lakers or Bulls and i decide I wanna focus on locking down Kobe and Rose. I shouldn't have to be penalized for this defensive strategy by having the rest of their team mates having higher chances of hitting shots now because I'm doing all I can to deny them the ball.

You have strategies ingame to lock down either areas of the game or specific players, plus I'm sure the CPU will still contest just fine.

[mlp111]

this years game is going to have a steep learning curve! sooooooooo much added, its CrAzY!!!!!!!!!!

[Sam Marlowe]

I agree with Spartan901. There shouldn't be any kind of penalty. Bad defense is bad defense and you should get penalized for that. But defenders shouldnt have their defensive ablilties hampered simply because the user isnt controlling them