NBA 2K16's Latest Shooting Update Has Made 3-Pointers Too Easy in Pro-Am

[A6_Foul_Out]

Quote: Originally Posted by riichiieriich

They tweaked the shooting again. It's no longer easy to get greens from 3-point range. It's much more rare but it can be done. Almost in between how it was a week ago and how it was over the weekend.

It is ridiculous that only meta players who play this game daily are the only ones to understand and notice tweeks to shooting done without letting anybody else know.

Why can't it be so difficult for a patch log, whenever major tweaks are made to gameplay. Not much, just a little date/time log...

"3/2: Upped 3pt open ... 5%. Fixed a few defensive animations... etc"

[raidertiger]

Why can't we go back to the NBA 2k11/12 style of shooting? Where each release was different and unique in terms of timing, and most importantly didn't guarantee/near guarantee any shot going in. This shot meter is so arcade and symbolises 90% of 2ks philosophy since 2010.

[Jrocc23]

I promise you I am not exaggerating. And I am not saying overall but wide open 3s is definitely easier than Patch #4 in 2K15. I mean greens from 3 is the easiest it's ever been as far as having a open look.

Played about 10 games and every 3 was green besides one where I tried to step closer to the line. It's honestly like I am playing on rookie or pro as far as shooting.

[Jrocc23]

Before I decided to get off, I decided to go in a few games just shooting 3s. All the games before this (10 games), all my shot but one from 3 was green.

During the time I started recording, they wasn't all greens but believe me it was good 9/10 while taking some shots I consider not high %. I know some people will find an excuse for anything. But this is the easiest shooting I've ever seen on 2K. Just pertaining to being able to get a somewhat open shot off.

Here is a few vids of me just shooting when I felt I could get one off. No lie but I believe out of all the ones I took, I only missed one. Couldn't do it as much as I wanted because of randoms. But I'll try to get more footage tomorrow:

Long post so I'll spoiler it.

Spoiler

Game 1:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23.../15363835#t=21 (Easy. Reminds me of somewhat left righting in 2K15 and getting a little space. Easy 3. That most likely would've been broke, at least for me, before the update.)

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23.../15363848#t=19 (C'mon man. Easy. Mind you, I am going into games w/ OS in mind to record these. I am recording because I've been hitting these for 10 games straight.)


http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/video/15363865#t=3 (This one wasn't that bad. I am just surprised it wasn't green. But I could make those before the update as well)

Game 2:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/video/15363881 (I would have most likely missed this before the update. Isn't my shot, but if I have a little space, it's money.)

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/video/15363894 (Like I said, I have the mindset I am just mostly shooting any kind of open space 3s if the random give me the ball. I usually would have easily just took that middy. But why when 3s are like middes now?)

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/video/15363909 (Quick 3 in a row. Surprisingly they aren't green like the other 10 games before this were, but it really doesn't matter. The success rate is money green or not)

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/video/15363921 (Had to take that middie because the game was close, but other than that it was just 3s whenever I got the ball.)

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23/screenshot/3940822 (Screenshot of the game so people aren't saying I probably only showing the makes. I did, but there isn't no need to lie, I want the game as balanced as possible. This shows I only missed one shot. I missed a shot trying to scoot up to the 3 but I did some type of leaning shot and it threw me off and was broke)

Game 3:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/KingJrocc23.../15363934#t=13 (Just stopped recording after this game and got off)

I mean the only way I can prove it even better is if my Twitch worked or someone that doubted it decided to come and play.

Like I said, if you can get your shot off and you're somewhat open, it's even easier than patch #4 on 2K15. I am not saying it's as hard to stop like 2K15. The defense and contact is a lot better in 2K16, but if it wasn't and you could left right easily, you'll hit 3s more than 15. If someone is a good defender and you're contesting most shots, yes, they'll most likely be off, but they still are going in at a higher success rate since the change.

I understand some of you guys say "Play better D" and etc. You definitely have to, but it's not like before this update you didn't have to play D and if you didn't people wouldn't pay for it more times than not. If someone left me open before this update, I felt good enough that I would make that open shot but knew I could possibly miss especially from 3. Now, I am shocked if I don't make it if I can get a clean shot off.

Sorry for the long post, but it's bad. I honestly wouldn't have considered myself nowhere near as a excellent shooter. So I can only imagine playing someone that's been a knockdown/contested shooter. Specially one that's a baller(Jesus). I could just knock down some open 3s a good amount, but I usually just ate up midrange and dished. Now, I honestly feel like Steph, if I get the shot off, it's money lol. Sorry for the long post, but if you know how to shoot and take somewhat smart shots, you can't tell me shooting isn't almost like shooting on Pro. Only speaking for MyPark, can't speak on other modes at the moment.

[XxSpiritHunterX]

I figured something was wrong the day I woke up and saw a bunch of greens from behind the 3-line with an 85 shooter (his shot already gave me green releases when I was testing him months ago, but it was consistent that day). Same day, I played all-star team up with Anthony Davis and they gave me a wide open 3. Irish Spring Green.

As happy as I was making a green from the wing, a part of me said, this is not good. And long behold, it wasn't.


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[hanzsomehanz]

This is a screenshot of my buddy scoring 21 points off 3s - 7 for 10 all 3pt attempts. The opponent and matchup were admittedly terribly lacking in skill universally.



While he is a 6'1" Outside SG using one of the money releases "22": his success was still laughable lol. There have been numeral games (it gets repetitive) where he is simply cashing out on 3 after 3. It's not like he's playing any differently but his boldness and confidence is definitely juiced since the recent tweak was introduced.

I'll consider this an experiment for now and expect shot success to be further tweaked in the imminent future. If to my surprise it's not: I'll be fine - I'll just continue to be a relentless defender. It is going to get old quick though and is already starting to feel cheap.

Too much honey can make you sick and in this case: these greens aren't vegetable greens lol more like green jolly ranchers that stimulate and excite as they raise your sugar levels lol

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[ItsJustaGame]

Wide open shots should have a relatively easy green release. Shots contested or well-contested should be a lot tougher and shouldn't drop nearly as much, and they don't.

Shooting is fine the way it is, there are just tons of players who either can't or don't play any defense. Those dudes should be dropped-off. If you're a good player, and you're playing against a good opponent, those green releases will be a lot fewer and far between.

Reducing perfect releases gives average players more room for error on defense and less of a chance ever hitting shots consistently on offense. If 2K turns back the dial on perfect releases, expect to see a much larger percentage of players (especially on OS) complaining that they can't hit water if they fell out of a boat.

[downsouth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jrocc23

Mike said the shooting was changed in every mode. I haven't played MyCareer in a few weeks but I am pretty sure the CPU 3 point shot might be going in more. I hope it's wrong though, CPU already made too many 3s beforehand. I agree. Please leave the midranges alone. Period. I just wish Mike will just settle w/ something. Soon as you get used to something it'll be changed again. Either change it back to what it was or just leave it this way instead of trying something else. I prefer the previous but it's whatever.

Thats my beef this shole time. Make it 90% or 10% or anywhere between but just pick a % and leave it alone.

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