NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

[trekfan]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Exactly my thoughts. Hopefully they worked the new (and wonderful) system proficiency into the AI's decision making on signing/trading players. This also should help with something else that bugged me which was that coaches really didn't mean anything in MyLeague, at least not for user controlled games. Now you have to think about who to hire even if you're manually playing all the games.

Just a minor thing I noticed, during the moratorium period there's a nice display of your current cap room and hard cap room on the main screen as opposed to waiting until you offer someone a contract to show that info.

I'm looking forward to the defensive rotation and AI fixes that will really have me working to understand the X's and O's more, what a great blog.

Oh, good eye, sir. Didn't notice that at all and yes, it does make life easier.

Oddly enough Sullinger is currently discussing a deal with the Nets.

Why not? He could use a revival year and the Nets could use an actual big man not named Mosgov. Sullinger as a small-ball 5 (well, he's not THAT small, but only 6'9") would open up the Nets offense. Assuming Carroll can get right (big assumption), he could play as a four, and you could roll out Russell, Lin, Crabbe, Carroll and Sullinger. Not bad.

[3ShowTime2]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

First time I see video proof for what has changed? Count me impressed.

[WTF]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

The more I go back through this, the more impressed I am. Even in the small video clips, you can tell a lot of the animations are sped up or less heavy. The Lebron Post up I think shows it really well. Seems like you get into your movement quickly, hard to explain.

I'm truly excited about this. Also, very slick that they can update this stuff just as easily as a roster update, if something is becoming too effective, etc.

[Mike Lowe]

Fantastic write-up here, OG. Amazing too that the talk is backed by the walk of showing actual game play. Basketball fans are lucky to have a series like this that sets the standard for sports gaming. There's nothing even close.

Being a kid, I learned most of what I know about sports through video games. NBA 2K is the only series that continually does this for me today as an adult.

[J_Posse]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Great blog and read! Loved the digs on the post up's... Thursday? Is Thursday Da Czar's turn? After sitting out last year I think I'm back!

Nice to see you back, Vann.

I liked a lot of what I read, but I hope all comes through in practice. I also didn't like that when players left their assignment to help - off of a poor shooter - they would dive to the paint. I hope he's right that the CPU will understand ratings/ability/tendencies before "over helping" or over committing like that.

We also didn't see anything about transition defense and if big man will understand their assignments better.

Didn't hear enough about addressing this (broken) nonsense:

https://youtu.be/Y2JAWrs_gpo

from Bills Backer/Spurs Nation HQ

[blk5tar5]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Awesome Blog! great concepts going forward. I wonder now since the AI got smarter on the defensive end are we going to see MORE people who playing off ball or not? I always play on-ball and since the animation less heavy animated switching should be easier but only time will tell?

[Guard-ian]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Great write up!

I am looking forward to put all of this in practice from mid September on... ;-)

[scottyp180]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Nice to see you back, Vann.

I liked a lot of what I read, but I hope all comes through in practice. I also didn't like that when players left their assignment to help - off of a poor shooter - they would dive to the paint. I hope he's right that the CPU will understand ratings/ability/tendencies before "over helping" or over committing like that.

We also didn't see anything about transition defense and if big man will understand their assignments better.

Didn't hear enough about addressing this (broken) nonsense:

https://youtu.be/Y2JAWrs_gpo

from Bills Backer/Spurs Nation HQ

If this hasn't been addressed hopefully this is something they can go in and update on the fly.

[KayOtic723]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

I love 2k because even if what they are doing doesn't work to me they are trying to make the game better they are pushing and pushing to have AI system that acts to real life counter parts the deepest dev blogs when it comes to gameplay plus they keep adding layers to franchise mode #FranchiseNation


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

[YannisLB]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

Great !

I have 2 questions:

Will thoses AI adjustement will be seen in MyCareer teammates

And will an Offensive AI blog will be release ? (Czar)

[isdatyt]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

I'm so excited for an apparent end to illogical super-teams in MyTeam. I'm really looking forward to having to put together sensible teams that work together rather than star studded lineups that don't make any sense or the sought after "God Squads" with Jokic or Porzingis at point guard. Or guys running overpowered 5-outs all game.

Being a big historian of the game, I’ve always loved the thought of getting some historical players together from packs and diving into MyTeam. Where I’ve always struggled playing that mode, from a gameplay perspective, is that it became of a matter of gamers just getting the five best shooters or scores and throwing them out there with few repercussions. Since role players like Robert Horry mean more now than ever, I feel like this has only brought more depth to an already outstanding mode and will attract more players like you and I.

I love the idea of role players/non-stars being more important this year. By the end of the year anybody who wasn't at least a diamond was pretty much useless. It meant using the best cards you could buy/snipe rather than using guys you liked. I'm a huge fan of OJ Mayo and last year I was upset that by the time his card became available, he was a sapphire in the era of rubies. Same with Ben Wallace, who seemed all but useless at times because he couldn't make anything past the restricted area.

Hopefully that negates the necessity of giving every endgame card good 3PT ratings just so they aren't overshadowed by the players who can shoot.

[scottyp180]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

I love 2k because even if what they are doing doesn't work to me they are trying to make the game better they are pushing and pushing to have AI system that acts to real life counter parts the deepest dev blogs when it comes to gameplay plus they keep adding layers to franchise mode #FranchiseNation


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

A big reason why I get upset with some complaints towards 2K. It is frustrating when reoccurring issues aren't fixed but I don't think anyone could fault 2k for not caring or not trying. Every year they address issues across the board. Sometimes it results in improvements, other times is could create other issues or leave problems unsolved, but it's evident that 2k cares as much about their product as we do.

Can't wait to get my hands on this game. Hopefully the updates and patches throughout the year continue to improve and expand on the base product.

[Papishampooito]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

I love how they are explaining things more. Before I felt like I had to have some coaching experience to know what terms meant. This is great for novices like me who actually want to dig more into schemes and stuff.

For real I feel that same way now I'm about to learn what that 2-9 coverage KAT was supposed to fall back to is I just wanna understand the game


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

[InRodWeTrust]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

As an almost MyLeague exclusive player this definitely made me excited

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Re: NBA 2K18 AI Improvements Blog From Scott O’Gallagher

My only question is whether these AI adjustments happen automatically or if we have to set them manually.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_KWbaoMHRY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

In this video, Marc did great to hang back to stop the drive and recognize that Jordan can't pop off the pick. However, will this type of read be the same if it were Kevin Love? Or will Marc recognize the shooting ability and soft hedge while staying on Kevin?