NBA 2K14 VC Shows Its Ugly Side

[basehead617]

Sounds like the OP is using his OS credentials to push a personal pet issue. Tons of people are playing that like the player progression the VC gating provides.

It is not at ALL the same as charging real money for features or customization. The fact that some people accept progression in everything but sports games baffles me.

[juggaknot]

I've already returned my copy not only because of this VC BS, but due to the other myriad of issues. Rest assured, 2k14 will be the last game owned from 2K if this nonesense keeps up.

I don't get how people get away with this. Pay $60 bucks and they expect you to pay another $60 just to set lineups, buy shoes, etc. lol

7500 VC points for ONE PAIR of shoes to use on your myplayer...come on now...

If they're gonna charge this much for VC, might as well make it Free to Play.

[methodinchaos]

Personally VC just broke my next gen experience:
Since online is barebones and still unplayable and single player season is kinda boring, for the past 2 years MyPlayer and MyTeam are the most interesting parts of the game since they are a nice change of pace. As others post, the VC problem has been growing but this year on next gen is just unacceptable. On MyTeam for example, you start with a crappy team that can't win one single game (yeah, that can be me being a crappy player, but after playing NBA 2K for the past 6 years I can tell when its more the players' attributes fault). That means having to LOSE a bunch of games in order to get the bare minimum VC to buy one pack that might or might not have better players. If you're lucky, your team will improve but most of the times you are stuck with that team for a while making each experience just not enjoyable.
It's the same thing with my player. Last year I remember MyPlayer starting with better stats so he didn't start as a scrub. That made the game mode a lot of fun 'cause I felt from the start I was contributing to my team while improving my player.
This year you can't even assign attributes (not that I know of) so you start with a default player and once again I feel like he has no chance of making a noticeable impact on that very first game.

I think the root of the problem is that right now, grinding for the VC is more a chore than an enjoyable experience. 2K should learn form other games in other type of games where, if you need to grind, you actually feel rewarded (pokemon anyone?).
Finishing a level in Rayman Legends is so rewarding 'cause you get bombarded with a ton of stuff you just won and a tease of stuff you still need to earn.
All in all, if VC is gonna be the norm now, at least it should be easier to earn in every game mode.
I don't have a problem with virtual currencies as long it doesn't feel like a punishment to earn it.

[RangersCruz]

You can easily get 20-30k VC just off simming in MyGM and its really your choice to buy it or not nobody is forcing you to press X on purchase

[patchwork]

Quote: Originally Posted by juggaknot

I've already returned my copy not only because of this VC BS, but due to the other myriad of issues. Rest assured, 2k14 will be the last game owned from 2K if this nonesense keeps up. I don't get how people get away with this. Pay $60 bucks and they expect you to pay another $60 just to set lineups, buy shoes, etc. lol 7500 VC points for ONE PAIR of shoes to use on your myplayer...come on now... If they're gonna charge this much for VC, might as well make it Free to Play.

The 7500 VC for shoes is to wear for The Park not in MyCareer. You still get endorsed and get the shoes for free in MyCareer.

[rkocjay]

They should just go back to the exp points for my career and the same for my gm both great modes(in my opinion i like gm better) but i don't think its fair we pay 65$ on a game on where some of us has to pay maybe double that just to unlock certain items or skills stop vc. honestly do it how Madden 25 does there ccm

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by RangersCruz

You can easily get 20-30k VC just off simming in MyGM and its really your choice to buy it or not nobody is forcing you to press X on purchase

Do you mean simming as a part of the MyGM experience? Or are you referring to simming in MyGM as a means of artificially farming Virtual Currency? If the latter, are you suggesting one of the most effective ways of earning what's available in NBA 2K14 comes through non-traditional gameplay and tedium? Further, what does 20,000 virtual currency allow a gamer to purchase? And is it possible to earn enough virtual currency through natural, fun gameplay in order to "unlock" all 2K14 has to offer in each mode?

[MasonOS95]

Really starting to get a bit absurd