NBA 2K12 Patch 1.04 Details, Arrives Tomorrow

[theenemy]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

i hope that's not the case, but i can see that happening...i'd rather have them devote all of their resources to the patch rather than working on some DLC that i'll never play.

yes, but they will make tons of money from DLC compared to they already made tons of money by selling the game.

[blues rocker]

Quote: Originally Posted by theenemy

yes, but they will make tons of money from DLC compared to they already made tons of money by selling the game.

ha...i understand business principles...that doesn't mean i have to like it.

[jersez]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mos1ted

That's the point I'm making: They have already released three patches. As my wife would say, I'm not being negative, I'm being realistic. I've been a member of OS for nine years. I've been active in the NBA 2K boards since this site's creation. I have never recalled a year when 2K released more than two patches for any given game. Now maybe they did so for their MLB or NHL games (back when they had one). I can't say because I don't play either of series, but I know for a fact they haven't released any patches for their basketball games following the "big" one. For the record, I was asking an honest question because I thought maybe you knew something that I didn't. LOL @ you calling me negative. I'm probably the most optimistic person I know

Okay so what were the patches for 2k11? If I'm wrong I'm wrong, it's not an issue to me. Like I said I feel as if your one of the few oser's that actually gives constructive criticism but I cannot recall you not saying anything positive about 2k or 2k12 not saying we have to suck up, but sometimes people here make the game sound like nba elite's brother. I haven't been on here regularly, so I cannot recall all your posts, just the ones I have seen. I'm glad that after 9 years here you can still find amusement here.

[theenemy]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

ha...i understand business principles...that doesn't mean i have to like it.

for sure.
I hope EA comes back with a NBA title soon - that will put 2k in shape.

[ClevelandinDistress]

It's really disappointing to see how this forum has reacted to this game. I blame it all on how good NBA 2k11 was. For one 2k12 is not a bad game. No where near as bad as people on this forum would make you believe. Sure the game has issues. What game doesn't? But these problems are being way over blown. Sure rebounding could be tweaked it's not perfect. They added in the fast break dribble but the CPU catches up when you don't use it. Little things that don't break the game, but I can understand how you guys could feel annoyed by it.

With the issues in mind, I think the games problems really stand out because of how polished other aspects are. It's a very heavy contract affect.

To let everyone know, I play the game on default pro. And I've been playing since NBA 2k4. I don't do that because I'm scared of the CPU or suck at the game, I do it because I find it enjoyable.

On default pro there's a certain organic affect applied to the CPU making them more human like. You beat the teams you should and sometimes lose to the better teams. I don't get it when people say "cheap AI". I sometimes wish I had a pvr so I could show you the beauty of the CPU on default pro. They make mistakes, don't hit every cutter and don't always end up taking the best shot. Many of the frustrations people feel with the CPU could be resolved if people simply played on pro.

The biggest frustration I have with 2k12 is the overall polish of the product. NBA 2k website still doesn't work. Still getting network errors online. Having freezing issues with association. I attribute this to the big undertaking the 2k staff took in developing this game. Trying to improve on NBA 2k11 is no easy task and they broke things in the process of trying to one up it.

Now, let me state a couple things. There's nothing wrong with the passing. Sure the velocity of the ball could be increased but other than that I have no problems. Alot of the problems other users are having is more related to player movement and holding seals or getting open. Some of the passes I've pulled off have been beautiful and 2k12 is the first year I can say I really shook the d, dished off and didn't have the CPU recover to contest the shot.

There's so much right with NBA 2k12 that people forget about. The shooting has never been better with the amount of moves at our dispursal and the smooth animations. Contact in the paint has been improved with what looks like a collision system at times. Go back and try to play NBA 2k9. Good luck.

To end off, I really appreciate the game the 2k development team gave me. It's the first year I have had fun playing against the CPU. Seeing all of the negative responses on this forum made me realize that these developers are tasked with walking a fine line. There's only so much they can do on a yearly cycle and with the software and tools they are provided. Remember folks, this Is a videogame and if you aren't having fun playing it then why put your self through the pain? You have choices and no one is making you play the game.

I understand the frustration. Y'all are a passionate bunch, but for once look back at the past and see where we've come from and you won't judge the game so harshly.

Cleve out.

[BigBlue]

Big letdown. No custom sliders for unranked games online. No changing jerseys online. I'm still holding out hope, though.

BigBlue

[ClevelandinDistress]

Quote: Originally Posted by theenemy

for sure. I hope EA comes back with a NBA title soon - that will put 2k in shape.

Keep dreaming buddy and look at the big picture. EA not making a videogame had nothing to do with NBA 2k12. This game was a big undertaking trying to top 2k11 and they fumbled a bit. They know this and don't need people to act as if mike beluba needs to get scared by NBA live to get back on track. But nice try.

[RumbleCard]

I was really hoping that they would address the stats in association. I guess the code work involved in correctly calculating statistics is too much to overcome in a patch. Didn't see any mention about the black arms on created players. I guess they concentrated on trade logic over anything else.

I know stats don't affect gameplay but its tough to track the league with stat lines so messed up and inaccurate.

Seems a bit bare for a patch I was expecting more tweeks here and there.