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[DW3]

The more I play the more I enjoy the game. Nothing seems canned and each game I've played has felt different the one before it. I just need to get the pull up shots down and I will be good. Started a dynasty with the Knicks and dropped 30 with Prizingis. Struggling with Melos shot though.

[Calvenn]

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Well, though the game continues to play well (teams executing like their real life counterparts, good ball distribution, more accurate player tendencies, responsive user input, game fluidity, improved defense, etc), for the past few days, I've observed that the cpu has lost its "edge" on both ends of the court in Dynasty mode. This is disheartening. If you review my previous but recent posts in this very thread, I praised the "aggressiveness and effectiveness" of the cpu in this mode. The cpu challenge was fantastic all around and, IMO, at times even necessitated (on defense) the use of coaching strategies and defensive assignment changes, etc, to be successful against its attack. This was the case for an entire 1 -2 weeks after beginning a new Dynasty (also applied to all "test Dynasties started during that period of time). Also, on offense (human and cpu) fg%'s often were within realistic range (40% to 50%).

I reported my findings at the time to simply inform the community of the differences between Tip off and Dynasty mode and to fully support the elevated gameplay (could have used some minor tweaks here and there but played superbly otherwise) allowed in this mode.

After beginning a new "test Dynasty" within the past few days (was patiently waiting to see if any Synergy tweaks/tuning would bring the competition/intensity back), I've noticed a rather noticeable decline in this regard. I have won ALL my games with little effort while my fg% has averaged in the mid 60% range. Also, my cpu opponents have been easily (for the most part) kept in check while shooting in the 30% to 40% range. As you can imagine, there has been no need to employ any special defensive tactics ( no defensive pressure or assignment adjustment) as a result of this change. Finally, since the cpu is no longer as active on defense, the defensive coverage when down at the 2 point mark and full court press activated, is not as good as it was last week. Interestingly enough, the cpu defense appears ok in general.

I hope this is re-evaluated soon ( Superstar level must truly represent and play like the ultimate level) and they bring back that intensity that's sorely needed. In case you are wondering (just completed a game in my Dynasty from last week that makes this distinction in gameplay painfully clear), your existing Dynasties are NOT impacted, only the newly created will display my latest findings. This also validates the notion that Synergy tweaks don't apply to existing Dynasties. I'm playing the game on Superstar level with default sliders.

[The 24th Letter]

Didn't see a thread. Has there been any updates in the last couple of days? Game seems faster than before, which I like

[bateman11]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Didn't see a thread. Has there been any updates in the last couple of days? Game seems faster than before, which I like

I've noticed this as well. It makes the animations look smoother and I dont feel like my ball-handlers are dribbling in mud lol.

What is up with all these gameplay changes that pop up out of nowhere? I don't understand it

[Calvenn]

Quote: Originally Posted by bateman11

I've noticed this as well. It makes the animations look smoother and I dont feel like my ball-handlers are dribbling in mud lol. What is up with all these gameplay changes that pop up out of nowhere? I don't understand it

Agreed. I have noticed improved fluidity. Most of these changes have been positive and welcome improvements. Hope they will continue to keep the game realistically challenging throughout these changes

[bateman11]

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[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by Justonepost

Not to mention black and afro Boban on the Spurs

I didn't realize they updated him....doesn't look like him at all but at least the race is correct, lol

[babythug23]

How do u foul? I lost couple games because they ran the clock out because I couldn't foul