ACE Update?

[ksuttonjr76]

Da Czar made a tweet that he was updating ACE for the Pacers (my squad) and Wizards. What exactly does that mean or entail?

[Gosens6]

During the season, teams will often updates their playstyle, lineups, matchups, etc. in real life. In turn, that is reflected in game with the ACE system. Teams will continuously play like their real life counterparts all season with these updates.

[Branbran225]

So we will finally get a change to player's real life tendencies?

[ksuttonjr76]

Quote: Originally Posted by Branbran225

So we will finally get a change to player's real life tendencies?

Yeah...that's what I was wondering too, or is it some behind the scenes change that we only get via 2K Sports' roster updates?

[STLRams]

Quote: Originally Posted by Branbran225

So we will finally get a change to player's real life tendencies?

Was wondering about this also. It seems like in these 2K updates that the only constant changes we are seeing are attributes and accessory updates. Tendency's and Playbooks to me are very important to update.

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Quote: Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76

Yeah...that's what I was wondering too, or is it some behind the scenes change that we only get via 2K Sports' roster updates?

ACE is not a roster update

Do you guys know what ACE is?

[redsox4evur]

Yea you guys aren't right about ACE. ACE is an engine is the game, iirc. The one that makes it so Jimmy Butler will guard Lebron with Butler at the 2 and Lebron at the 3. I haven't played the game but iirc that's the way it was explained before the game came out. Am I right or at least close 23?

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ACE Offense

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Adaptive Coaching Engine http://www.operationsports.com/featu...-with-da-czar/ What NBA teams do offensively to a large degree is dependent on the situation. Like the time and score as well as the abilities of the players on the floor. Generally in NBA 2K15 how the A.I. started a game was most likely how it would finish. There was little variation between quarters or teams large enough for users to notice. Advanced users could play a single quarter and pretty much know what needed to be adjusted to change how the A.I. was going to play them. ACE allows us to set custom known and unknown lineups for each team. In known lineups we specify what three specific players on the floor define a lineup. For unknown lineups, we can determine what types of players at what positions define a lineup. Some examples are: perimeter shooter, mid-range shooter, shot creator, freelance scorer and freelance creator. Then we are able to set up a game plan for each lineup for a myriad of situations. ACE can update the play style for a team every time they are in possession of the ball. This allows for flexible, per possession distribution of the offense. ACE is able to make fluid tempo adjustments during the course of a game. For the Charlotte Hornets, If a play is called for Kemba Walker we can enable early offense for that possession. However, if the play call is for Al Jefferson, the A.I. can select the walk it up tempo to ensure we get the ball inside. ACE can allow the A.I. to alternate between set plays and any applicable freelance offense so that play repetition becomes a non-issue. In prior games a team would run their plays and then their singular freelance offense. A team like the Clippers in NBA 2K16 will run 3 Out 2 In, 3 Out 2 In Motion, 4 Out, 4 Out Motion, and 3 Out 2 In Fist -- in addition to their stacked playbook. This will all vary based on what lineup is playing, the quarter and score differential. These are full 48-minute game plans that scale down to shorter quarter lengths. We are able to begin to mimic the nuances of how each NBA team functions with different units on the floor. If we take the Clippers as an example, Doc traditionally will start games looking to get Redick involved in the offense. So when you play them the first quarter, they will attempt to get Redick going. They are a transition team however, so if CP3 or Blake gets hot, ACE will detect that and adjust the game plan to direct the offense towards the hot offensive player. With ACE, depending on each coach's philosophy, each quarter they can attack you differently or maintain the same offensive focus. ACE is also able to detect crunch time and apply a team-specific game plan based on how teams operate down the stretch. When you play the Celtics and Isaiah Thomas checks into the game, the Celtics will feature him on offense just like they did last season. They transform from equal opportunity offense to one driven by Isaiah’s ability to create shots for himself and his teammates. Our ACE engine is easily updateable for quick games. So if a team’s offensive focus changes long enough to establish a trend, the ACE offensive game plan can be updated with the latest roster. We also have default game plans for when a user is deeper in MyLeague or MyGM when no known players are still in the league. The combination of all the improvements you have read thus far all roll up into ACE to create a unique and dynamic experience that changes with every matchup you face. Imagine a west coast swing where you will face the Warriors, Rockets, Jazz, and Mavericks all with their own unique game plans, freelance offenses, playbooks, and early offensive systems. Until next time it’s your man Da_Czar President of the #SimNation reminding you...

ACE Defense

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http://www.operationsports.com/features/2323/nba-2k16-gameplay-blog-with-scott-ogallagher/

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THE ADAPTIVE COACHING ENGINE This engine allows the AI to dynamically and progressively adapt to you, the gamer, as you play in your Exhibition, Season, and Playoff games. For the first time ever, each player is treated differently depending on the team, score and situation. Here is what lives within: NEW - TEAM-SPECIFIC DEFENSES – All 30 NBA Coaches will have their own adaptability and defensive coaching philosophies in NBA 2K16. Like mentioned above, these coaches will now adapt to players differently depending on Exhibition Season Playoffs Player type Behavior Efficiency And more NEW – Legendary team adjustments (Some highlights). Jordan RULES – Yes, the infamous “Jordan Rules” are in the game. The entire progression on how they disrupted Jordan’s rhythm in the late '80s is here. From where they forced him when he had the ball, to the change from Dumars to Rodman depending on success. Scottie Pippen matching up with Magic Johnson - As you know this was the adjustment that changed the entire '91 series. Gary Payton on MJ in '96 Finals. Celtics adjustments to the Showtime Lakers. “How many adjustments are in this Adaptive Coaching Engine?” – To be honest, I’m not sure. I stopped counting at five thousand. Let’s continue… NEW - Player efficiency evaluation – In basketball games prior to NBA 2K16, the only defensive adjustment you would see take place is a double team once a player has scored a particular number. NOW scoring 30 with KD on 26 shots is not the same as KD scoring 28 on 15 shots. Each team will react differently depending on score, the player and efficiency that he’s producing at. NEW - Specific Player archetype adjustments – Scoring 20 with Andre Miller and Steph Curry will mean totally different things to the 30 different teams in the league. Coaches like George Karl may look to stop the bleeding immediately with an aggressive adjustment while Steve Kerr is fine with keeping everyone else on the floor in check. NEW – Stretch 4s and pop recognition – Again, in games prior to NBA 2K16, players like Kevin Durant can come over and set 1-3 ball screens and destroy you! Now teams understand who the screener is and how he’s playing. One Example: Problem: Durant is going to set a ball screen on the point guard, he’s on fire and on track to score 40+ Answer: Hedge defender now decides to “hug up” on Durant, eliminating the pop threat. NEW - All playoff adjustments against particular players in last season’s playoffs are in NBA 2K16 Here’s a few examples: Matt Dellavedova pressuring Curry at 94 ft. Cleveland doubling Curry on every pick and roll. Bogut matching up with Tony Allen. – Don’t be surprised if you see this adjustment if Golden State is down in the series again. Etc. I know what you’re thinking, “Is this just based on historical data?” Nope! Let me give you an example of how this works: This past season I noticed an adjustment on Chris Paul in screen and roll from a particular team. I called over there and asked them, “Hey, I noticed you guys were showing hard on CP3 last night, is this a new change to the scheme? I haven’t seen you guys do that all year.” “Nope, that was just for him.” “Do you guys plan on continuing to guard him like that in the pick and roll?” “Yup, it worked well for us.” I show you this to tell you that these are the regular conversations we had throughout the year and we’ll continue to have this season. So with that said…. NEW - Every pick and roll defense in the NBA is in NBA 2K16! Our Adaptive coaching engine has allowed us the ability to incorporate positional hedging combinations. A team like the Raptors who can now hard hedge with their power forward and drop their center in the pick and roll.NEW – Pre rotations - You can now pre-rotate in pick and roll situations. This is great to use against strong dive guys such as Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan. NEW - Team-specific help rotations - Some teams like to pre-rotate on side pick and rolls, and others like the Sacramento Kings may help one pass away but only from the corner. Make the extra pass - Look to see more two and three man back side rotations. Along with that, look to see specific rotations around particular pick and roll scenarios. Yes... I do have one offensive feature for you NEW - Pick and roll mechanic – SimNation, you now have the ability to choose the screen side of the screener and decide when he will slip, roll or fade. This becomes essential to use in side screen and roll against heavy ICE teams. Controls: Hold LB/L1 to call for screen > Tap RT/R2 to flip side of screen, Tap RB/R1 for roll/fade, Tap LB/L1 again to slip or pop early. Now let’s get back to defense. NEW - CPU “Junk” defenses – a team like the Mavericks will show you a man look until the first or second pass, then they will transition into a 2-3 zone. This is all dependent on the team or player they are facing. NEW – Multiple defensive player assignments - Just like the finals, a player like LeBron could see up to four different Warriors match up with him throughout a game. This can change due to quarter, score and how he’s having success. NEW - Elite defender responsibility – In any other basketball game prior to NBA 2K16, a Cavs vs. Bulls match up would have Dunleavy guarding LeBron the entire game. Now certain teams will put their best defenders on you depending on the situation. Expect players like Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, or Kawhi Leonard to switch on to elite perimeter players.