NBA 2K14 Features New Blocking System, Includes the Ability to Block Dunks

[RyanFitzmagic]

Oh, please. We're about to enter the eighth generation of video game consoles. We've got MF-in games that you can play using your body as the controller, 3D televisions and 4K ultra high-definition resolution (both of which are supported on the PS4/Xbox One), and 2K's like "WE ADDED AN UNJUSTLY REMOVED FEATURE GIVE US MONEYS"

[stillfeelme]

Quote: Originally Posted by Da_Czar

What you guys are missing is what 2k does a terrible job at that EA does too good of a job with. This is basically BlockTech. LOL You see what I am saying. This was not just click and button and now you can block dunks. A new block system was put in. This is new "engine" stuff you guys been crying for. They just suck at the cool names. This is bigger than just dunks it's the whole shot block "system" or "engine". I mean you could block dunks prior to 2k13. 2k13 for whatever reason had that missing so since every thread for the last few months has been we better be able to block dunks they announced... wait for it... you can block dunks. ROTFLOL. DISCLAIMER. This is no way means there will never be a time when something other than the hand blocks the shot dunk layup etc. The build I played can and possibly has changed a great amount since my experience. I can not guarantee that your definition of engine and mine are the same same. It was me and not 2k sports that made the comparison of system and engine. blah blah blah. LOL

Czar I don't want to put words in your mouth but it is sounding like blocks are less canned? As long as they have it balanced where I can initiate contact and block realistically it will be much improved. What it sounds like you have to know your player ratings/ situation/skills and then time things right and hope to get the block. If it has that and the chance for fouls, charges etc. I am good. People will only jump with their shot blockers now instead of just jumping for joy. I have a feeling this can be nice. 2K13 early on had a more perimeter blocks that were canned until they switched things I guess tuned it up a bit.

KYP= Know your Personnel

• Attempt blocks around the rim with shot blocker/ still might get on a poster but oh well
• Attempt a steal with non shot blocker
• Attempt a charge
• Get out the way or you will be in a poster

[TheTrueHooperAIO]

Not much of a big deal, but did anyone else see the new Champs endorsement in the back?

[8and9]

Hope they tone down Dunks in Traffic as a whole, but great news overall.

[vannwolfhawk]

This could be a completely stupid idea,but what about using LT modifier with Y (jump) to square up to the offensive player and create some contact? This would obviously be a more aggressive block, hard foul as you would be creating contact, and there would be a higher chance of a foul being called so you would have to use it at your own risk as opposed to just hitting Y with limited if any contact and lesser fouls being called. This way you would get those animations around the hoop and change dunks into lay ups if you wanted to and at your own risk...

It would be a legit strategy. Like the Detroit bad boys of late 80's or the 76ers with Barkley and mahorn, or just be a manute Bol and try and swat everything with no contact. Lol

Idk like I said maybe its a dumb idea?! Lol just thinking outside the box:-)

[stillfeelme]

Quote: Originally Posted by vannwolfhawk

This could be a completely stupid idea,but what about using LT modifier with Y (jump) to square up to the offensive player and create some contact? This would obviously be a more aggressive block, hard foul as you would be creating contact, and there would be a higher chance of a foul being called so you would have to use it at your own risk as opposed to just hitting Y with limited if any contact and lesser fouls being called. This way you would get those animations around the hoop and change dunks into lay ups if you wanted to and at your own risk... It would be a legit strategy. Like the Detroit bad boys of late 80's or the 76ers with Barkley and mahorn, or just be a manute Bol and try and swat everything with no contact. Lol Idk like I said maybe its a dumb idea?! Lol just thinking outside the box:-)

I actually said this in the 2K teamup thread, not with a special button but the same idea. You should have the ability to hard foul while attempting to block. It should be an option that if it looks bad you could get a flagrant 1 or 2.

• In real life you either go for the foul
• Go for the block miss get dunked on or get it.
• Get out of the way
• Take the Charge
• Go for the strip before they take off

[chris11sg]

Thinking outside of dunks, but this sounds like it might stop the up and under cheese.

[kiev123]

Hopefully this means wingspans are editable.