NBA 2K15 MyGM To Distance Itself From VC, Be More Dynamic

[BluFu]

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Welp, looks like I'm preordering.

i went from skipping a year of 2k to pre-ordering.. phenomenal job and news 2k.

[davez]

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A number of features sound interesting, but I wonder how many will also cross over into MyLeague?

For example, will CPU AI roster management be improved as described in the article in MyLeague? I would expect so.

Aside from VC issues, a big problem for me last year was the progression model of your GM. If you maxed out on the upgrades - last year through VC, this year through XP - and bought a few facilities upgrades to help players, the whole game became imbalanced. Draft a C+ potential 62 OVR rookie and he becomes an A+ potential player with a 74 OVR on your roster. To compensate, I ended up making custom draft classes with much better rookies just to give the CPU some chance to compete. So then the league fills out with 25 year old 90+ OVR players I couldn't sign under my cap and a better crop of high potential young guys all around. All the ratings creep up.

If that basic model remains intact under the XP system, then the solution will have to be not to spend all your XP and avoid upgrades past some certain point if you want a sim experience. In MyLeague, at least you can go back and edit to maintain game balance over time if you need to.

Anyway, it's interesting. I still play 2k14 MyGM mode, and thise improvements have my attention. But I wonder how many of them are exclusive to MyGM versus MyLeague, if they don't involve the progression and leveling up of the GM character.

When you level up, you will get to select one of six upgrades -- you can't choose to not pick any. However, we know some people may not like to play with "cheats", so we do allow you to turn the GM Upgrades and Facilities on or off once you've unlocked them. With Persuasive Pitches, you always have the option to not use any free ones you've unlocked.

[Junior Moe]

If everything works according to plan, this may well be the best basketball game every produced. Damn!!

[Junior Moe]

Hmmm, I'm interested. Yet I am kind of confused as to what are the major differences between this and MyLeague outside of 30 team control and maybe the myplayer being the gm. Because truthfully, I don't think this is enough to warrant two entirely separate modes when the happy medium is definitely the blending of both.

I think MyLeague is complete freedom to shape your league how you see fit. MyGm is a bit more controlled. At least that's what I'm getting so far...

[LorenzoDC]

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When you level up, you will get to select one of six upgrades -- you can't choose to not pick any. However, we know some people may not like to play with "cheats", so we do allow you to turn the GM Upgrades and Facilities on or off once you've unlocked them. With Persuasive Pitches, you always have the option to not use any free ones you've unlocked.

Thanks for responding. That ability to turn on and off is great.

You, sir, need to be Purple.

[Cowboy008]

Well now I will have a hard time deciding which mode to play lol. I wasn't going to touch MyGM this year because of all the VC stuff but after hearing they have just about taken it out is great news.

[24ct]

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Pretty much everything in MyGM is in MyLEAGUE, as well. The main difference between the modes is that MyLEAGUE has the full customization and MyGM has the RPG elements (XP and upgrades), Conversation system, and Team Finances.

Word. It's Franchise overhaul. I don't think we can complain, lol

[lakers24]

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I think MyLeague is complete freedom to shape your league how you see fit. MyGm is a bit more controlled. At least that's what I'm getting so far...

But the fact that both have been made out to seem like you can turn on or off most things that infuriated players previously, it makes you wonder why they're not together. For example, everything this article listed is something that should definitely be in, and probably is in MyLeague. I get MyGM may only allow you to control your GM, but they have the option for 1-30 team control for MyLeague and Association prior(which is why everyone was mad). If it was about limiting the experience to just you exclusively, I get it but is a entire different mode needed just for XP/upgrades, conversations and finances?

Not complaining, just wondering out loud because I liked the RPG elements, but I feel they should be in conjunction(to an extent) with the stuff MyLeague brings to the table.

[snocone]

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But the fact that both have been made out to seem like you can turn on or off most things that infuriated players previously, it makes you wonder why they're not together. For example, everything this article listed is something that should definitely be in, and probably is in MyLeague. I get MyGM may only allow you to control your GM, but they have the option for 1-30 team control for MyLeague and Association prior(which is why everyone was mad). If it was about limiting the experience to just you exclusively, I get it but is a entire different mode needed just for XP/upgrades, conversations and finances?

I think the major difference are going to be the conversations and having to balance the needs of players/owner.

[JWR3232]

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This sounds incredible, I have been waiting since NFL Head Coach 09 for a sports title to add a injury system like this. If this lives up to exceptions this may be the best franchise mode on a mainstream sports title (excluding games like OOTP). This is the way to rebound after a big disappointment last year. Really looking forward to 2k now.

[lakers24]

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I think the major difference are going to be the conversations and having to balance the needs of players/owner.

Like I asked before, is that really enough to warrant 2 different modes that function basically the same way?

To explain what I'm saying better, 2k15's version of MyGM seems like what 2k14 should have been. The only thing I was frustrated about even though there wasn't 30 team control, just having the option to turn of cpu trades until at least Jan. or Feb. to stop some of the stupid trades the cpu makes. That alone would've made a world of difference in making me like MyGM more.
Again, not complaining, just saying I don't think MyGM was that far off from being the true replacement for association.

[Jadakiss88]

Arrrgghhh OS I promised myself I wouldn't buy 2k15 or Madden 15 until I buy my Xbox One....LOL!!!! Man this really makes my decision difficult....PS3 or Xbox One

[snocone]

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Arrrgghhh OS I promised myself I wouldn't buy 2k15 or Madden 15 until I buy my Xbox One....LOL!!!! Man this really makes my decision difficult....PS3 or Xbox One

Well considering this stuff probably won't be in the PS3 version, you should probably wait until you get your xbox

[LorenzoDC]

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Like I asked before, is that really enough to warrant 2 different modes that function basically the same way?

To explain what I'm saying better, 2k15's version of MyGM seems like what 2k14 should have been. The only thing I was frustrated about even though there wasn't 30 team control, just having the option to turn of cpu trades until at least Jan. or Feb. to stop some of the stupid trades the cpu makes. That alone would've made a world of difference in making me like MyGM more.
Again, not complaining, just saying I don't think MyGM was that far off from being the true replacement for association.

I understand the question. I just don't want to raise questions about them giving people MORE choices.

[Sunday HD]

Just when I was thinking choir buying NBA Live 15
2k comes out with something better towards gameplay