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NBA Live 16 Player Customization Details

11:06 AM - August 13, 2015 by Steve_OS

Lost in the NBA Live 16 LIVE Run and Summer Circuit announcements and interview with Sean O'Brien this morning, the team released some player customization details as well.

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	Do you want to be a fast and agile guard or a strong power forward? Choose the position that best fits how you like to play. Next, you�ll choose a playstyle. This will determine what your key skills are off the bat. While your position is locked, your playstyle can be changed based on which skills you decide to invest in. Also, make sure pay attention to your height and weight � as they will determine your physical abilities and limitations. Don�t expect to see any 7-foot speedsters on the Pro-Am. In NBA LIVE 16 you are rewarded with Skill Points (SP) which you can spend to improve your player�s ratings. There�s nothing more satisfying than working to improve your player�s abilities on the hardwood. You�ll receive SP at the end of games in Rising Star, LIVE Run and Summer Circuit. Talent has to be earned, and so do Skill Points. The better you play and perform, the more you earn. NBA LIVE 16 also features an all-new Skills Progression system in which you unlock special �perks� as you level up your ratings. These perks include exclusive gear, custom animation packages and more. Work to improve your player in six categories � Shooting, Finishing, Defense, Rebounding, Playmaking and Physical � each with its own specific skill set.

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# 21 ProjectLeet @ 08/13/15 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	I'm going to be creating a pass-first point guard. What about you guys?

Torn between dominating the boards as a big or hitting up a shooter SG...

Maybe i'll go for a solid stretch 4 option. Best of both worlds! But then I won't have the ankle breaking handles... I think I'll just pick a decent all-around combo guard and see where I evolve as I level up my dude -- might just turn into a shooter after all.

# 22 iLLWiLL @ 08/13/15 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectLeet


	Torn between dominating the boards as a big or hitting up a shooter SG... Maybe i'll go for a solid stretch 4 option. Best of both worlds! But then I won't have the ankle breaking handles... I think I'll just pick a decent all-around combo guard and see where I evolve as I level up my dude -- might just turn into a shooter after all.

@ProjectLeet -- can you confirm whether player & roster editing will be in Live 16?

# 23 NoTiCe_O @ 08/13/15 05:48 PM

Def. going for a Young K.G type of PF .. Defense and Dunks. And of course I'll try to sprinkle in some of that Veteran K.G Post work, assuming it will be a viable option this year.

# 24 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 08/13/15 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectLeet


	Torn between dominating the boards as a big or hitting up a shooter SG... Maybe i'll go for a solid stretch 4 option. Best of both worlds! But then I won't have the ankle breaking handles... I think I'll just pick a decent all-around combo guard and see where I evolve as I level up my dude -- might just turn into a shooter after all.

Dude I'm so excited for play styles you have no idea . Either a 3 and D SF for me (think Kobe or Lebron stopper ) or an Ibaka type of Power Foward.

# 25 iLLWiLL @ 08/13/15 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	Still hoping that actual NBA players can be customized, but this is a good start.

*** BAD NEWS, answer is NO ***
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...7&postcount=22

# 26 Ermolli @ 08/13/15 06:32 PM

Would like to create a center with good post offense but I'm not sure if they've improved in that area enough to make it worth creating.

# 27 Playmakers @ 08/13/15 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLWiLL


	@ProjectLeet* -- can you confirm whether player & roster editing will be in Live 16?*

I guess this is all great news for those who enjoy putting themselves in the game.

I personally have never touched these modes and prefer the ability to edit the actual rosters.

Seems like ea is once again on the verge of ignoring our request to edit players and instead pamper the situation with this new wrinkle which imo isn't as attractive opposed to full editing options.

Can't believe we are going on our 3rd year of the new consoles and still coming up empty on things we had on older systems and games years ago.

# 28 nova91 @ 08/13/15 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bo.jangles344


	And that's worse than someone dribbling around in a circle and draining in your face? The most indefensible play in bball is a perfect pass. If that's a perfect cut and alley oop, that's so much more fun to watch than a ball hog.

It's just as bad. No one wants to play with people that are constantly throwing alley oops trying to gain a few extra points to buy a pair Jordans from the shop.

# 29 TheVinylHippo @ 08/13/15 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	I'm going to be creating a pass-first point guard. What about you guys?

I know I'll be playing as a PG, I'm just sure whether it'll be as a pass-first PG or an athletic finisher type. I have a tendency to go athletic because I can't rationalize the idea of working on athleticism like it's a skill you develop.

# 30 ProjectLeet @ 08/13/15 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nova91


	In game objectives like "Score off an alley oop" seem a bit cheesy to me. Like you're gonna see guys constantly throwing alley oops trying to get the extra RP.

You'll only get objectives in Summer Circuit not in Live Run.

Alley-Oops in Live Run is a gutsy move though, looks great when you pull it off though.

# 31 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectLeet


	You'll only get objectives in Summer Circuit not in Live Run. Alley-Oops in Live Run is a gutsy move though, looks great when you pull it off though.

They definitely made the room go "OHHHHHHHHH!" when we hit them.

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# 32 ProjectLeet @ 08/13/15 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	They definitely made the room go "OHHHHHHHHH!" when we hit them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My favorite moment is when someone does a dunk-on and celebrates in your face, complete disrespect. People get heated over that stuff.

# 33 TheVinylHippo @ 08/13/15 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectLeet


	My favorite moment is when someone does a dunk-on and celebrates in your face, complete disrespect. People get heated over that stuff.

Shawn Kemp over Alton Lister comes to mind. I'd love to see something like that in Live 16.

# 34 LionsFanNJ @ 08/13/15 10:34 PM

Oh my god all those foams...

Sigh

# 35 LionsFanNJ @ 08/13/15 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	Still hoping that actual NBA players can be customized, but this is a good start.

This is the make or break deal for me. Im real particular about being abke to edit things. EA announces we can edit the rosters and i'll be buying both games this year. If not im only getting one.

Player editing is a big deal for me.

But for my created player? Oh I'd go nuts with all this stuff.

# 36 cthurt @ 08/13/15 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LionsFanNJ


	This is the make or break deal for me. Im real particular about being abke to edit things. EA announces we can edit the rosters and i'll be buying both games this year. If not im only getting one. Player editing is a big deal for me. But for my created player? Oh I'd go nuts with all this stuff.

It was already confirmed that it won't be in this year unfortunately, smh.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...16-noedits.jpg

# 37 RonRac1 @ 08/14/15 08:39 AM

Scoring point guard for me, since Allen Iverson is my fav. player I'm going to try & play like him....

# 38 LionsFanNJ @ 08/14/15 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	It was already confirmed that it won't be in this year unfortunately, smh. http://www.operationsports.com/forum...16-noedits.jpg

Well unfourtunately thats a deal breaker for me. I won't be pciking this up

# 39 catfish9-5 @ 08/14/15 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LionsFanNJ


	Well unfourtunately thats a deal breaker for me. I won't be pciking this up

Same here. Not worried about customizing my player in a mode I won't even sniff. If I could customize a created player in franchise, then maybe, but just canceled my preorder. Might seem drastic, but oh well.

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