NBA 2K15 MyGM To Distance Itself From VC, Be More Dynamic

[davez]

Quote: Originally Posted by CWSapp757

I have a couple of questions: 1) I saw that the amount of players per draft class has increased to 150. Is that just for MyGM or for all modes? 2) If I understand correctly, college stats will be produced for all draft class prospects. How does that translate those of us that create/use custom draft classes? Will the game simply create stats based off of the individual ratings I give certain prospects. If so, will they always be the same or will they be different each time I use that particular draft class?

1) All modes that use the franchise back end (ML, MG & MC)

2) The stats are simulated based on the quality of the player (attributes, etc) and the quality of the teams that he plays. They won't be the exact same each time a draft class is used.

[tsbmolina]

Quote: Originally Posted by davez

There'd be a lot of yelling (Jeff & Leftos have a normal talking state that would be considered yelling by most people) and plenty of off-color humor that we'd have to bleep out.

Lol, thanks for sharing. Mike Wang must be the cool, calm, collective one to balance all you loud mouths out.

[haloofduty]

Can we edit contracts and age? I hated seeing Lebron leave for the 76ers in mygm and I hate seeing Garnett, nash ect. retiring after one year. I can do without editing age but I cant live with Lebron on the 76ers lol.

[davez]

Quote: Originally Posted by tsbmolina

Lol, thanks for sharing. Mike Wang must be the cool, calm, collective one to balance all you loud mouths out.

Yes, that's spot on. I think I'm part Mike and part Leftos (or maybe part Bruce Banner and part The Hulk). I usually try to stay cool, calm, and collective, but then I'll explode and can yell with the best of them when I get angry about something. I also try to add a lot of witty (okay, mostly childish) humor and definitely overly abuse TWSS jokes.

Fun little tidbit... I came back to Visual Concepts about the same time Leftos was hired. He initially wasn't sure if he'd like working with me because I seemed kinda reserved to him. Our working relationship and friendship didn't start to blossom until we got into our first (of many) heated argument (yelling match) about some feature. Afterwards, he stopped by my office and thanked me for yelling at him... he's a fan of arguing and it proved to him that I was as passionate about the game as he is.

[tsbmolina]

Quote: Originally Posted by davez

Yes, that's spot on. I think I'm part Mike and part Leftos (or maybe part Bruce Banner and part The Hulk). I usually try to stay cool, calm, and collective, but then I'll explode and can yell with the best of them when I get angry about something. I also try to add a lot of witty (okay, mostly childish) humor and definitely overly abuse TWSS jokes. Fun little tidbit... I came back to Visual Concepts about the same time Leftos was hired. He initially wasn't sure if he'd like working with me because I seemed kinda reserved to him. Our working relationship and friendship didn't start to blossom until we got into our first (of many) heated argument (yelling match) about some feature. Afterwards, he stopped by my office and thanked me for yelling at him... he's a fan of arguing and it proved to him that I was as passionate about the game as he is.

I love the passion and attitude you and Leftos have for the game. It is a prime example why NBA 2K is considered the pinnacle of sports simulation. Keep up the passionate work, it shines through as proof to you continue growth in sales and the frenzy fan base.

[tsbmolina]

Davez, as much as I want NFL 2K back I worry it will be at the cost to loosing you on the NBA 2K team as you played a key role in developing the GOAT NFL2K5. Is there anyway 2K can clone you? Seems like this year will be the equivalent of NFL 2K5 for NBA 2K.

[davez]

Quote: Originally Posted by tsbmolina

Davez, as much as I want NFL 2K back I worry it will be at the cost to loosing you on the NBA 2K team as you played a key role in developing the GOAT NFL2K5. Is there anyway 2K can clone you? Seems like this year will be the equivalent of NFL 2K5 for NBA 2K.

The NBA team is comprised of a lot of former ex-NFL 2K5ers, so the cloning machine would need to be used a LOT (and on people much more important than me!). I'm also a large dude, so I'm not sure if the material required would be easily attainable...

As for the last part, we all hope you and everyone else enjoy the game that much when you eventually get your hands on it. I know I'm infinitely more satisfied with what we've done this year compared to last (which had a super short cycle, as it was the first forray into next-gen). FWIW, 2K16 will be our first "full" cycle since I've been back and we've already started our brainstorm sessions about features for the franchise modes...

[tsbmolina]

Quote: Originally Posted by davez

The NBA team is comprised of a lot of former ex-NFL 2K5ers, so the cloning machine would need to be used a LOT (and on people much more important than me!). I'm also a large dude, so I'm not sure if the material required would be easily attainable... As for the last part, we all hope you and everyone else enjoy the game that much when you eventually get your hands on it. I know I'm infinitely more satisfied with what we've done this year compared to last (which had a super short cycle, as it was the first forray into next-gen). FWIW, 2K16 will be our first "full" cycle since I've been back and we've already started our brainstorm sessions about features for the franchise modes...

2K team=Beast mode. Already talking 2K16, now that is passion.