What are some things that a (former) 2K player should know about Live?

[GoGetta408]

I'm used to 2K and haven't played Live in around 7 years. What are some settings / camera angles that I should use to make the transition from 2K to Live a bit smoother?

Also, is there an alternate controller scheme that resembles 2K, or that allows me to shoot with the right stick?

[WTF]

Go into it with the mindset that you are learning a new control style. Your player doesn't control like 2k. Don't look to win, look to learn first. Learn what you can/can't do prior to competing.

Just have fun.

[GoGetta408]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

Go into it with the mindset that you are learning a new control style. Your player doesn't control like 2k. Don't look to win, look to learn first. Learn what you can/can't do prior to competing. Just have fun.

so you can't shoot with the right stick? and is there any camera that resembles the 2K camera? Not looking for an exact copy, but something that's similar would be cool.

Not going to get to play until tomorrow, so that's why i'm asking in advance.

[m1ke_nyc]

The big difference you will notice is the control aspect. 2K has longer drawn out animations so they take away control from the user to play out. However they look very pretty and lifelike. Live has shorter animations that you can break out of but they dont always look as good as 2K animations.

[prestwood90]

I too made the change today and I'm really liking live.....The crowd and arena atmosphere is a lot better than 2k but I am getting blown out in games lol its an adjustment

[El_Poopador]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoGetta408

so you can't shoot with the right stick? and is there any camera that resembles the 2K camera? Not looking for an exact copy, but something that's similar would be cool. Not going to get to play until tomorrow, so that's why i'm asking in advance.

Shooting is done with the X/Square button, rather than the right stick. The right stick is strictly for dribble moves. Also, gather moves are done with the Y/Triangle button, so you will need to get used to that. The baseline cameras are pretty close to the 2k cam.

One other big difference is the pick and roll game. You call for screens with LT/L2, and you need to hold it down to keep the screener in place. What he does from there (slip, roll, pop) will depend on when you release the button, but you make the decision on the fly, as opposed to deciding before the screen in 2k. He won't move until you release the trigger.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

Go into it with the mindset that you are learning a new control style. Your player doesn't control like 2k. Don't look to win, look to learn first. Learn what you can/can't do prior to competing. Just have fun.

^This.

Also, set both Human and CPU (I believe it is Home and Away) Auto Motion to ON. This will give you movement from all players which 2K does naturally.

Also, call plays most of the time down the court (D-pad left or right + L1 on PS4). This adds great pace to the game rather than having it turn into a run & gun fest. The pace of Live 15 is one of the more underrated aspects of this game that not many people are talking about.

Lastly, just have fun. Cut out the noise that you may read on here by people who want to focus on everything the game can't do.

[GisherJohn24]

Control your players like you would in a real game of basketball, dont' abuse exploits you find and don't cheese and play to have fun. Live can be blast. It controls a lot different from 2k, and that's good, different is good.