Need help making games a little more competitive

[TexasRyan]

I had this problem last year and managed to figure out a nice balance.

I don't like messing with sliders much, I'd ideally play on default. But out of the box I like this game on all star with pro user shooting. I noticed however since the patch (with the original all star sliders, it seems like they have changed the default sliders since) that the games are slightly easier. I'm usually up by 10 at halftime.

Just kind of curious how ya'll would make the game slightly more competitive. I've considered just upping the all star shooting to what it is on superstar, that way the computer just makes more shots. But I'm also curious what the differences are with the new default sliders vs what they were out the box. Does anybody know the changes??

I'm also considering going back to 8 minute quarters like I did last year bc I'm scoring the ball more. I was up to 9 this year bc it was harder to make shots but I feel like offense has gotten easier since the patch.

[EccentricMeat]

There’s no way for us to know what 2K have “changed” with sliders after any given patch.

There are slider sets you can try out on this forum and on YouTube, so no need to worry about constantly tweaking sliders yourself if that’s a barrier for you. I would never settle for 2K’s default settings, nor do I see a point in anyone else doing so. If you play offline, you only hinder your own experience by sticking to the default sliders IMO.

[TexasRyan]

Quote: Originally Posted by EccentricMeat

There’s no way for us to know what 2K have “changed” with sliders after any given patch. There are slider sets you can try out on this forum and on YouTube, so no need to worry about constantly tweaking sliders yourself if that’s a barrier for you. I would never settle for 2K’s default settings, nor do I see a point in anyone else doing so. If you play offline, you only hinder your own experience by sticking to the default sliders IMO.

My biggest problem is most slider sets ask you to change the way I am play the game. I don't want to turn off the shot meter or use real shot timing % or play 12 minute quarters, etc. Plus I don't really run plays on offense.

[Fake Empire]

Quote: Originally Posted by TexasRyan

My biggest problem is most slider sets ask you to change the way I am play the game. I don't want to turn off the shot meter or use real shot timing % or play 12 minute quarters, etc. Plus I don't really run plays on offense.

Install NBA Jam. Problem solved.

[TexasRyan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fake Empire

Install NBA Jam. Problem solved.

Why give me flack for playing the game in a way that's fun to me? I'm not even complaining about the game, I'm just trying to get it to play more like it was playing before the update.

[Fake Empire]

Quote: Originally Posted by TexasRyan

Why give me flack for playing the game in a way that's fun to me? I'm not even complaining about the game, I'm just trying to get it to play more like it was playing before the update.

Are you for real? A certain majority of us are looking for a decent sim basketball videogame. If you want to play a basketball game the way you described you have other alternatives and you also have options within this one. Just go to sliders and crank up whatever you want.
Do you seriously believe you have a valid opinion on the game pre and post patch while you're posting you don't care about plays etc?

[TexasRyan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fake Empire

Are you for real? A certain majority of us are looking for a decent sim basketball videogame. If you want to play a basketball game the way you described you have other alternatives and you also have options within this one. Just go to sliders and crank up whatever you want. Do you seriously believe you have a valid opinion on the game pre and post patch while you're posting you don't care about plays etc?

I'm not giving a valid opinion on the game pre and post patch. I'm not saying it's positive or negative I am just trying to figure out how to adjust the game for me where it will play more like it did before the patch that is all. I just like to move the ball around some, play iso ball, and I like to score off of fast breaks.

[Fake Empire]

Quote: Originally Posted by TexasRyan

I'm not giving a valid opinion on the game pre and post patch. I'm not saying it's positive or negative I am just trying to figure out how to adjust the game for me where it will play more like it did before the patch that is all. I just like to move the ball around some, play iso ball, and I like to score off of fast breaks.

Fair enough. You have al the tools there to do it. What I'm saying is that it's easier for you to achieve this kind of gameplay you're after. If you're struggling with the sliders you can always ask for someone to provide a full arcade set or semi arcade for you. It might sound harsh but I don't think you should have a valid say about the patch.