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NBA 2K16: Some Ideas On How to Improve the Series

12:04 PM - May 5, 2015 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K15 was a good game. Very solid and still playable. In its first year operating with a full-year of a next-gen system, 2K delivered above expectations and provided glimmers of hope for what’s to come down the road.

That being said, it’s never too early to start looking at NBA 2K16.

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# 161 8KB24 @ 06/16/15 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by midwestking100


	Classic teams are the only reason I buy this game so please continue to add more classics to your series. Thank you.

Should buy 2K14 PC version then. URB is everything you want.

# 162 midwestking100 @ 06/16/15 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 8KB24


	Should buy 2K14 PC version then. URB is everything you want.

I would but i heard its not as smooth as nba 2k15 on current gen

# 163 8KB24 @ 06/16/15 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by midwestking100


	I would but i heard its not as smooth as nba 2k15 on current gen

It's not but it still plays nice, especially with young Wilt taking on Shaq

I still go to 2K14 when I'm bored.

# 164 Sitew33 @ 06/16/15 11:18 PM

The ability to change accessories on all players in My Career.

# 165 GudStuffzz @ 06/17/15 12:31 AM

Make online playable please. The lack of responsiveness while playing online is absolutely brutal. It just plays so sluggish

# 166 Thelorn @ 06/17/15 01:30 PM

How about actually working on gameplay and AI? Instead of adding more cheesy gimmicks and cards for people to spend money on, how about for once since 2k11 you guys actually try and improve the game. Adding more canned animations in the post isn't improving the game either.

# 167 WaddupCouzin @ 06/17/15 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Thelorn


	How about actually working on gameplay and AI? Instead of adding more cheesy gimmicks and cards for people to spend money on, how about for once since 2k11 you guys actually try and improve the game. Adding more canned animations in the post isn't improving the game either.

They haven't improved the game since 2K11, really? So all the stuff Czar has done with the offensive AI and play books accounts for nothing? C'mon Man.

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# 168 Thelorn @ 06/17/15 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WaddupCouzin


	They haven't improved the game since 2K11, really? So all the stuff Czar has done with the offensive AI and play books accounts for nothing? C'mon Man. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

You mean the lack of spacing AI? PG's playing dribble games at the 3pt lines? Centers hitting 20ft fadeaways from the post? The list goes on and on

The playbook that people edit and remove most the broken plays from? The same playbook that ends up only having a few plays used cause the rest are broken? Or the AI getting confused what to do on plays so they just hold the ball for 24secs and jack up some shot cheese?

Since 2k11 gameplay has been mostly ignored, it's hard to sell "gameplay" as a new feature to make the box stand out every year.

# 169 WaddupCouzin @ 06/17/15 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Thelorn


	You mean the lack of spacing AI? PG's playing dribble games at the 3pt lines? Centers hitting 20ft fadeaways from the post? The list goes on and on The playbook that people edit and remove most the broken plays from? The same playbook that ends up only having a few plays used cause the rest are broken? Or the AI getting confused what to do on plays so they just hold the ball for 24secs and jack up some shot cheese? Since 2k11 gameplay has been mostly ignored, it's hard to sell "gameplay" as a new feature to make the box stand out every year.

I haven't seen the "broken plays" you speak of, but if you see them, contact Da Czar, who's a member of this community and works for 2K creating these "broken play books" you speak of and let him know about them.

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# 170 KingTocco @ 06/17/15 02:04 PM

Every thread I go into its a big argument...if you don't think 2K has improved the gameplay since 2K11 then you shouldn't even have the right to comment.

Yeah there are some legacy issues but hopefully they will get to those

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# 171 iTofu @ 06/17/15 03:17 PM

Put the items I'm most passionate about in italics.

Gameplay:

Easy quick dribble handoffs. Should be as easy as pick'n'roll.
Make defensive matchup adjustments easier. e.g. Be able to quickly shuffle assignments when opponent puts LeBron James @ PG,
Hall of Fame difficulty shouldn't just produce more CPU cheese. I know that's hard.
More NBA players being whiney about calls. haha Keep it real.
Make flopping a slider. I want it to be as irritating in the game as it is in real life.
Make the rotating camera on the 2K cam less painful on fast breaks (selfish).
Make Hack-a-Shaq a strategy you can employ.

Rosters:

Easy and fast to edit rosters.
- Make it so you don't need to load the player to change ratings.
- Be able an entire teams rating in a category. +/- at the top of the column.
Ability to put headbands on people.
A deal with Synergy to update all ratings & tendencies daily. (pie in the sky)
Online roster editor where you can cut 'n' paste with spreadsheets and such. (more pie in the sky)

Season Simulation:

Team, GM and Coach Tendencies heavily influence personnel and playing time. As the simulation rolls along I want to be able to see each team/gm/coach's signature on a team rather than just generic simulated team. Examples below:
- Mike D'Antoni becomes coach and the team ditches conventional bigs in favor of three point shooters and a center that is good in pick'n'roll.
- The Miami Heat signs veterans to cheap contracts and chase stars.
- The Rockets and McHale heavily favor layups and three pointers, reducing mid-range to a minimum.
- The Knicks just continually make laughably terrible decisions. (joking... kind of.)
Using 6th men properly. Too many ball handlers in the starting lineup? Move one to the 6th man.

MyCareer:

Situationally play in the D-League or overseas.
Be able to see team rosters and coaches when choosing a team to sign with.
Sock length. Come on.
Minutes management. Minute conscious coaches shouldn't be playing my guy 44 minutes a game. Maybe Thibs. hehe It should also be something I can speak up about. "You're killing me man..."

# 172 dannyisastud @ 06/18/15 01:17 AM

Add online association and make the one vs one online less laggy

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# 173 Mgnelson88 @ 06/18/15 02:38 AM

Hey guys I havent ever bought a NBA 2k game but am looking to get one for the 360. What year game should I get (cost not an issue). I am a high school basketball coach so I know the game, I just haven't had time to play with the sticks the past few years and want to pick up an NBA 2K game to dive into.

# 174 bigballa21 @ 06/18/15 03:03 AM

1)Ok, would love to get rid of the animations where you lose control of the player get them all out of there.

2) Badges are cool but you got to either tweak it or make it so you can buy them again. Make a meter or something to show your progress on the badge

3) Shot fatigue.......need i say more

4)Mycareer overhaul, Cut scenes are only for your rookie year i mean damn i'm like in my 6 year and i got James harden calling me rook....come on 2k

5)Would love to see something along the lines of mycrib return i always thought that was dope

6) The crowd, ok everything else is next gen except the crowd you have to pump it way up. Something akin to living worlds with EA but you know make it actually work, maybe create-a-fan or something like that as well....hell maybe be able to create your own signs for the fans to hold

7) commentary.....smh....damn man lol steve kerr is coaching but you still couldn't do anything about that? I say complete overhaul for this as well, why not just get the whole squad since you got ernie and shaq.

One more thing in mycareer please make your teammates A.I much better please, i mean i'm dropping dimes in the perfect spot for a shot but they don't take it........bring back the ability to force your A.I teammates to shoot the ball

that's it off the top, i could go deeper but i'm tired man

# 175 kostaspap11 @ 06/18/15 02:47 PM

Online association just like nba 2k13! fantasy draft, trades,free agent signings,same admin menu,ability to replace guys that get kicked or leave league, no po glitch like 2k14, ability to play multiple seasons,offseason just like myleague,reward points just like 2k13. Now that im thinkin about it make it just like myleague only online.

# 176 fpliii @ 06/18/15 03:38 PM

I love Kerr's commentary, but it really hurt the realism/immersion for me this year. With more than a full production cycle, I'm hoping there was a chance to record someone else.

# 177 LD2k @ 06/18/15 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fpliii


	I love Kerr's commentary, but it really hurt the realism/immersion for me this year. With more than a full production cycle, I'm hoping there was a chance to record someone else.

He took the Warriors job a few months before we finished NBA 2K15. Not enough time on Earth to remove/replace him last year.

He will be replaced this year - more on that later.

# 178 countryboy @ 06/18/15 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	He took the Warriors job a few months before we finished NBA 2K15. Not enough time on Earth to remove/replace him last year. He will be replaced this year - more on that later.

its later...

# 179 fpliii @ 06/19/15 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	He took the Warriors job a few months before we finished NBA 2K15. Not enough time on Earth to remove/replace him last year. He will be replaced this year - more on that later.

Oh I completely understand him being in 2k15, not blaming you guys at all. Removing him doesn't seem like it would've made much sense, so I definitely prefered him over a two-man booth.

Looking forward to his replacement! Thanks for the hint.

# 180 Kabington @ 06/19/15 07:10 AM

i don't thinks thats ever gonna happen, but i would love to start "my career" at college

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