NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

[nick_sr]

just played a double ot thriller against the bulls and was really impressed at how spoelstra automatically had wade and lebron take turns trying to defend rose late in the 4th and ot.

[The Timber Wolf]

Quote: Originally Posted by nick_sr

just played a double ot thriller against the bulls and was really impressed at how spoelstra automatically had wade and lebron take turns trying to defend rose late in the 4th and ot.

Hello Nick, you seem to be a big fan of this game. From the videos and the demo and countless impressions and full game videos on youtube etc, I am yet to see the CPU run a single fast break except on steals. I have never seen them grab a defensive rebound and hare off up court, run a 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 and finish strong. It seems EVERY time is CPU PG walks it up, waits for a screen or passes to the post. I agree with people's views on the pick and roll game, but NBA basketball NEEDS fast breaking to be realistic. Especially the modern NBA, where some teams run, run, run and run some more (Philly, Phoenix etc).


Does the lack of a fastbreak game not bother you? If you are seeing some teams run, run and run, could you post some vids? thanks in advance

[JoeDog10]

For those that might be having a hard time making shots, give the "ratings only" option a spin. I'm really enjoying it.

For as ugly as this game can look at times, I am enjoying it nonetheless. Win or lose, I never feel like I'm getting cheated or cheesed by the CPU. Games don't feel scripted.

But man, they really need to tone down blocks.

[JoeDog10]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Timber Wolf

Hello Nick, you seem to be a big fan of this game. From the videos and the demo and countless impressions and full game videos on youtube etc, I am yet to see the CPU run a single fast break except on steals. I have never seen them grab a defensive rebound and hare off up court, run a 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 and finish strong. It seems EVERY time is CPU PG walks it up, waits for a screen or passes to the post. I agree with people's views on the pick and roll game, but NBA basketball NEEDS fast breaking to be realistic. Especially the modern NBA, where some teams run, run, run and run some more (Philly, Phoenix etc). Does the lack of a fastbreak game not bother you? If you are seeing some teams run, run and run, could you post some vids? thanks in advance

I'm not sure how to post videos, but I am playing against the Pistons right now Jennings will constantly push it up the floor after a miss. Even Josh Smith will if he gets a board. It's not always resulting in a 2 on 1 or 3 on 1, but they aren't walking the ball up the court every time.

[JoeDog10]

Also, unless I'm missing something, the CPU won't sub out their players if auto subs is set to off. I had been playing with auto subs on when I was trying out a bunch of teams, but I started a dynasty up playing 12 minute quarters and noticed that the Pistons didn't make a single sub when I had auto subs off. When I turned it back on again, the problem was fixed.

Anyone else seeing this?

[DonWuan]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Timber Wolf

Hello Nick, you seem to be a big fan of this game. From the videos and the demo and countless impressions and full game videos on youtube etc, I am yet to see the CPU run a single fast break except on steals. I have never seen them grab a defensive rebound and hare off up court, run a 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 and finish strong. It seems EVERY time is CPU PG walks it up, waits for a screen or passes to the post. I agree with people's views on the pick and roll game, but NBA basketball NEEDS fast breaking to be realistic. Especially the modern NBA, where some teams run, run, run and run some more (Philly, Phoenix etc). Does the lack of a fastbreak game not bother you? If you are seeing some teams run, run and run, could you post some vids? thanks in advance

Simple answer is yes but doesn't happen as often as one would like.

I think this is an area that neither game does correctly and has been an issue for years. Its possible a little more in the other game off of defensive rebounds but it should happen at a higher rate in both.

Of course things may differ with teams, difficulty, and play style. In both games fast break from turnovers are easy points. Outside of that teams tend to get back quickly.

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[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeDog10

Also, unless I'm missing something, the CPU won't sub out their players if auto subs is set to off. I had been playing with auto subs on when I was trying out a bunch of teams, but I started a dynasty up playing 12 minute quarters and noticed that the Pistons didn't make a single sub when I had auto subs off. When I turned it back on again, the problem was fixed. Anyone else seeing this?

Are you saying the CPU controlled team doesn't sub?


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[JoeDog10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz

Are you saying the CPU controlled team doesn't sub? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I don't want to say definitively, because I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or not.

There are options for "Home Auto Subs On/Off" and "Away Auto Subs On/Off." I had been playing with auto subs on because I was just playing a bunch of quick games and trying out different teams. When I was doing that, the CPU subbed guys in and out just fine.

Last night I wanted to get into Dynasty a little bit, so I was playing 12-minute quarters with auto subs off. When I did that, I noticed that the CPU Pistons didn't make a sub for the entire 1st half.

So, I'm guessing that the workaround would be that I would need to turn auto subs on for the CPU depending on if they are the home or away team before each game. I'm thinking this should be possible, but I will try it out tonight just to make sure.

I don't like the way it's set-up. It shouldn't be "Home Auto Subs On/Off" and "Away Auto Subs On/Off." The CPU should sub regardless, and the only "Auto Subs On/Off" should be for the human player.