Re: NBA 2K16 Gameplay Blog With Mike Wang
Mike, I have a question to ask you. I was directed by OG to ask since this might be more in your field of expertise.
There was talk that the ball stripping on layups were improved, but is there some sort of balance or risk/reward to this?
I thought it was overpowered somewhat in 2k15 to be honest. Playing offline was fine or user vs. user with real NBA teams, but in the Park/JRC it was brutal.
Ex 1: Even if I made the correct move or the ball was above my head, I would be locked in an animation that forces the ball to come down. Even though
Ex 2: If I spam square on a guy driving for a layup and I'm on the opposite side of the ball with his body in between, I would get a boost and strip even if my timing was slightly late. Which shouldn't happen because I was in a disadvantageous position. There was no risk for guys spamming steal all day, except for the occasional foul.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is will the layup ball strip be more timing and position based rather than rating based? I know rating factors in but position and timing I feel are more important than the players rating involved in the exchange. I feel there should there be more of a risk when attempting this, more fouls should be called or more whiffs on the steal if not in an ideal position.
Also, will the new foot planting technology be a factor in limiting animations where guys get a speed boost just to strip when they really have no chance to catch you?
Mike, I have a question to ask you. I was directed by OG to ask since this might be more in your field of expertise.
There was talk that the ball stripping on layups were improved, but is there some sort of balance or risk/reward to this?
I thought it was overpowered somewhat in 2k15 to be honest. Playing offline was fine or user vs. user with real NBA teams, but in the Park/JRC it was brutal.
Ex 1: Even if I made the correct move or the ball was above my head, I would be locked in an animation that forces the ball to come down. Even though
Ex 2: If I spam square on a guy driving for a layup and I'm on the opposite side of the ball with his body in between, I would get a boost and strip even if my timing was slightly late. Which shouldn't happen because I was in a disadvantageous position. There was no risk for guys spamming steal all day, except for the occasional foul.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is will the layup ball strip be more timing and position based rather than rating based? I know rating factors in but position and timing I feel are more important than the players rating involved in the exchange. I feel there should there be more of a risk when attempting this, more fouls should be called or more whiffs on the steal if not in an ideal position.
Also, will the new foot planting technology be a factor in limiting animations where guys get a speed boost just to strip when they really have no chance to catch you?
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