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NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #6 - Training Camp

03:03 PM - September 12, 2011 by mreyes930

Check out NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #6, as Gameplay Producer, Jerson Sapida introduces the new Training Camp mode.

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# 41 shmitty @ 09/12/11 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe


	Only thing that's disappointing is this mode isn't in MP. Hopefully they looked to expand this great idea and start adding it to other modes. Imagine if your a MP center and in the offseason with your pay checks have a list of greats you can work with over the summer. OMG brilliant! Or being a point guard and going to a camp with Jason Kidd. Great mode "Tukay" now expanded on this!!!!!

Exactly what I was thinking. They have to do something about the off season and practice in general in my player and association. Thats where the most improvement is made, it shouldnt be simulated. Even to expand this to actually learning how to run certain plays and strategies, a la what Da Czar is doing. That would really be training camp to me. Good start though.

# 42 LHead2 @ 09/12/11 05:15 PM

I wonder if they got the legends to do voice acting for this. Would be great if Mutombo was the mentor for post defense.

# 43 Pared @ 09/12/11 05:16 PM

Big ups to JS for putting this together.

# 44 kolanji @ 09/12/11 05:17 PM

kinda want to to jump up n dance to the sound of this, but never wanted to embarrass myself at work so am i let napolean do my dirty work

# 45 Eman5805 @ 09/12/11 05:25 PM

I'm lost. What is this insight that no one cares about that everyone keeps mentioning...but won't say the heck it is?

# 46 scottyp180 @ 09/12/11 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJAK2


	I agree. This would have been a good opportunity to show some actual gameplay video of training camp in action.

gameplay vids would have been perfect for this insight. maybe a couple of short videos demonstrating different drills or even just 1 longer video showing off the mode. I like the addition of this mode to the game. Usually the first thing I do when I get the game is go to practice mode and get use to the feel, this will help me learn and master all the new controls a lot quicker.

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Originally Posted by nccomicfan


	all of the guys complaining about these insights, do remember this will be 3 insights in 5 days...most games give us that many if we're lucky the whole time.

Not to mention most sports games don't make as many changes and additions as 2k does on a yearly basis. Madden 12 could have summed up all of the changes in 3 insights. I like that 2k takes the time to write an insight about all the new features whether its something minor or major.

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Originally Posted by infam0us


	Most games give out a lot of info, 2k just likes to start when there is like 6 weeks til the release. I'm used to 2k and their methods, they like to go for the 12th round knockout.

I like 2k's methods because it gives us something to look forward to each week. They could have given us one big preview in august but then we have nothing to look forward to except the release date of the game. It's funny because either way people will find ways to complain, yet in the end we will probably all get the game week 1.

For those complaining/wondering I'm sure 2k is saving insights for Gameplay, Association, and Online for closer to release. Going off your boxing analogy 2k is throwing light punches right now and saving its hay-makers for later...not quite sure who they are swinging at though lol. knocking out customers with excitement?

# 47 Giammajo @ 09/12/11 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman5805


	I'm lost. What is this insight that no one cares about that everyone keeps mentioning...but won't say the heck it is?

Right at the bottom of the insight...

"Next NBA 2K12 Developer Insight: "Creating a Legend" by Erick Boenisch - Wednesday, September 14th, 2011"

# 48 Pims33 @ 09/12/11 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSceptile


	Great now I can abuse my friends with Kevin McHale and Olajuwon in the low post, thank you Based2K.

Same here. This looks like a cool mode to learn something.

# 49 IamLEGENDsince87 @ 09/12/11 05:34 PM

Kobe with Jordan

perhaps Bird with LeBron

and

Magic with cp3?

I assume they will put the 3 cover legends in there

# 50 richmo @ 09/12/11 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LHead2


	I wonder if they got the legends to do voice acting for this. Would be great if Mutombo was the mentor for post defense.

If any of the legends need subtitles, it's him.

# 51 fatleg3 @ 09/12/11 05:43 PM

ummm an advanced practice mode i guess. The mentor part is not all that exciting but i do like how they will show you the controller and what motion to use. Might be good for the new comers, and casual 2k players but i dont think those that have been playing 2k for awhile will use this mode very much. Wish it was added to association mode and you could improve players by doing this. This would be much more realistic as players irl go workout with old time greats to improve an area of there game.

# 52 Giammajo @ 09/12/11 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IamLEGENDsince87


	Kobe with Jordan perhaps Bird with LeBron and Magic with cp3? I assume they will put the 3 cover legends in there

Yup, I'd bet they get all three cover legends as mentors... though I'm not sure what lesson bird & lebron would work for.. too bad they don't have a "playing under pressure" lesson. We all know Lebron could use it lol.

And it's a shame Reggie Miller won't be in the game. He and Ray Allen would be a perfect pair for the "Off Ball Offense" lesson

# 53 greenegt @ 09/12/11 05:46 PM

LOVE IT! Great way to learn the moves, rather than just reading them off the manual.

# 54 fatleg3 @ 09/12/11 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by buickbeast


	I might be in the minority but I'm glad they included this. I'm sick of searching youtube on how to easily pull off moves lol

yea to me the best part about this is that they have the controller showing exactly what to do instead of just saying, "Hold L2, and press R2 while going towards the baseline."

# 55 seanbarkley @ 09/12/11 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by richmo


	If any of the legends need subtitles, it's him.

LOL!he could have been the best death metal vocalist ever!

# 56 Vast @ 09/12/11 05:53 PM

Hell ****ing yeah!!! I've been wanting something like this for years. Can't wait to get my Momentous on.

# 57 Sausage @ 09/12/11 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EarvGotti


	Does Amare's tatt say "Knowing is Knowledge"??

I believe it says "knowing is knowing".

This write up was insight-ful. I am a big fan of training modes that actually help you improve. Some sports games have training modes, but don't provide any feedback. This gives us feedback and challenge at the end of each session. Can't wait until release.

# 58 Eman5805 @ 09/12/11 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by richmo


	If any of the legends need subtitles, it's him.

At least if you mess up he wags his finger at you.

# 59 titans321 @ 09/12/11 06:02 PM

People are saying the next insight is a waste of time. What is the next insight? I couldn't find what the next insight is going to be anywhere.

# 60 KyotoCarl @ 09/12/11 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by titans321


	People are saying the next insight is a waste of time. What is the next insight? I couldn't find what the next insight is going to be anywhere.

It was written on the page 6 of this thread.

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