NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

[The 24th Letter]

I agree it is indeed a different game that takes getting used to as far as movement...It's going to take a while go get a proper feel especially If you're porting over.

Lives 'take' on foot planting actually results in a couple of unrealistic elongated sequences as well though....

Passes to the corner can sometimes result in this "run in place" gather animation that you can't break out of to retain position...

Pull ups off the dribble have that unnecessary hop forward that in many cases changes your attempt from open to contested...

I've already commented on the drawn out passing sequences

Those for me fall under things that are counterproductive regardless of why game you're playing.

[CujoMatty]

Can someone explain synergy in terms of dynasty?
I keep reading people post about synergy making teams play like their real life counter parts but only in play now.
So is synergy only for play now?
Or is it that my dynasty has synergy but it's locked to whatever synergy was at when I started my dynasty?

[Calvenn]

According to my test results, and previously disclosed information from EA, daily Synergy updates only impact Tip Off and Rewind games, etc. Dynasty mode is not influenced and is more affected by the ratings, etc, developed during the progress of the season.

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by Calvenn

According to my test results, and previously disclosed information from EA, daily Synergy updates only impact Tip Off and Rewind games, etc. Dynasty mode is not influenced and is more affected by the ratings, etc, developed during the progress of the season.

Hmmmmm. Thats kinda dumb. Maybe I'm missing something but I don't get why anyone would just play tip off games. Seems kinda like there's no point. I dunno.

I think I don't understand exactly what synergy is.

[Calvenn]

To the extent that it affects Dynasty is whenever you start a Dynasty you're starting with the latest Synergy update for that day or moment. After you have began the Dynasty, the rest is dictated by the season. At least thats what I have picked up in my brief Dynasty experience so far (I have mainly focused on how the teams play defensively so perhaps other or certain aspects transfer over to the season? Not sure). Those who play Dynasty heavily report that they don't experience the constant fluctuations to gameplay witnessed during Tip Off games. This is the primary reason you can settle on a set of sliders in Dynasty mode and not have to worry about them losing their efficacy the next day, or moment, after Synergy updates, as you would with Tip Off games. I agree that it would make sense for the Dynasty season to be reflective of the true to life Nba changes, and parallel the Nba in that sense, I have also wondered about that. There are various articles about Synergy out there so feel free to review for specifics. I can only report what my tests have revealed, though I wont say they are definitive. So others can chime in here if they have witnessed or know different. Also, don't forget Synergys effect on Tonights games, Big Moments and Nba Rewind games.

It would be nice if any of the Game changers can illuminate this subject. Finally, there's always the intended design for Synergy vs the reality. I believe this year in particular we are finally seeing the true capabilities and results/stamp of Synergy (We may see even more of this next year). I wouldn't say that it's 100% there yet however.

[CujoMatty]

Thanks man I appreciate the help. I just hate feeling like I'm missing out on something Lol. I did however play my dynasty game against the spurs, which is around the 24-25 game on my schedule than played a tip off game right after against the spurs and it played the same so it managed to deter my disappointment that I'm missing out. So that's good.

[The 24th Letter]

Man what happened to blocking, guys in position to block a shot keep jumping and twisting, tucking their arms out of the way instead of attacking the ball...

[Calvenn]

Played my best games of Nba Live 16 to date (several games using different teams) today on default sliders Superstar level tip off! Finally witnessing decent post D, very good perimeter D, dynamic on and off ball steals/interceptions, respectable blocks etc. My only concern as usual is consistency. I hope the devs can keep this up. Quite impressed with how it played today.