NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

[DJ]

Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

I normally start on Pro, then go to All-Star and use sliders from there, but this year I went straight to SS from the jump. I'm also switching for Real Shot% to User Timing so it's a Double Whammy.

I'm 0-3 so far in PNO games. My first game went to OT and in OT the CPU got hot and I couldn't do anything. The second was back and forth until the last few minutes of the game, then the CPU went on an 8-0 run to get an easy win. And the third game I just got blown out. The CPU jumped out early and never looked back. They held a 15-20 point lead for most of the game and every time I would cut the game to single digits, then they would match my run and get back to a 15+ point lead. With that said nothing really felt cheesy and I was okay with each loss.

As far as the gameplay, I'm loving it so far. There's a night and day difference feel between 2K17 and 2K18. Honestly, other than some clipping I don't have any real complaints at the moment. I think with a slider tweak here and there I may have this game right where I want it and almost at default.

My only problems now are deciding which team I want to use in MyLeague and the wait on updated rosters. Although, I'm not sure if I can hold off until the regular season. Hell, I was ready to start yesterday.

You switch to User Timing just to change it up? I've played Real FG% since it was an option, but like you, was considering changing it up for this year.

And man, the Celtics are a lot of fun to use. I will likely use them this year, even though I tend to try and run with borderline playoff teams.

[swac07]

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I know there's a lot of hate toward MyCareer, but I'm having a blast with it especially since I skipped out on 2k17.

I've just been playing on Hall of Fame and the gameplay is just so solid. I don't pay too much attention to the cutscenes and I just do drills after every game to work on getting badges.

Like I said in my earlier posts, I'm waiting for MyGM/MyLeague to get patched, but there's enough in the game right now to really enjoy it.

yeah im digging my career as well....the story is trash (as usual) but i like the new freedom feel of it(working out and choosing which badgess you wanna work on in team practices.

[The 24th Letter]

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This is something I want to see video of....is there anything out there that shows how this feature works? It sounds really cool and helpful.

I'm actually going to upload a full game with it on soon. I originally recorded it to show the benefits of playing 'straight up' defense..and how I dont run into many blatant defensive lapses at all...

what level are you playing on? lol

Superstar so far...

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[bcruise]

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I'm actually going to upload a full game with it on soon. I originally recorded it to show the benefits of playing 'straight up' defense..and how I dont run into many blatant defensive lapses at all...Superstar so far...

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Thanks man, definitely looking forward to that. Feel free to delete since my posts aren't impressions..lol

[BigBlue]

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The way some guys online play defense is unrealistic. It's not smothering d, it's straight up cheese. In the real NBA today , a whistle would be called on every play! Smh


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[jetsman92]

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So I'm looking at 2k17 gameplay from the broadcast camera versus the 2k18 gameplay from the same camera angle and the biggest reason why the spacing is so damn good in the game is because the player models are so damn gigantic... like the player models in 2k18 are so much smaller relative to the actual court... I dare you to do the same thing... look at both games side by side... it's a small thing but it kinda gives me the vibes of 2k11, the last game where the players weren't so gigantic on the court... from 2k12 to 2k17 the spacing was so awful because they supersized the models while not scaling the court to go with those models...

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I know this is an unpopular opinion, but still feel like it needs to be brought to light.



The clipping, when it's just a visual issue, can be looked past. However, when a guy does a spin move THROUGH your trap/double team, dribbling completely through your defenders chest, only to go on and hit a jumper to give the CPU team the lead... that's where I have an issue. I've seen this junk several times at integral parts of the game. People are going to say "It's a videogame, it's going to do videogame things." That's fine, but these things are only happening during the times where the CPU needs a bucket. That tells me that it's a coding thing, basket at any cost.

https://twitter.com/WTF_OS/status/908867079725617154

Call a foul on me, call a foul on them, just don't do what happened there. There's nothing more annoying than to have a good game going, for 3 or 3 1/2 quarters, to have the supercheese CPU come out in full force, basically ruining the last 40-45 minutes worth of game you've played.



Now, onto this:

https://twitter.com/WTF_OS/status/909057788764180486

This is the same crap as above, on a different level. When OG is talking about defenders making a difference, and intelligence etc making a difference, I was expecting this type of cheese to be gone. If you're locking up the CPU on defense, and they're determined to score, this bad boy rears his ugly head. All of the sudden, your teammate defenders will lose their train of thought, getting completely out of position, allowing an easy bucket. There's nothing you can do. I try to take control of the defense that's pushed out of position, and he does a little hitchy animation, still allowing the CPU to score.



More cheesy tactics:

https://twitter.com/WTF_OS/status/909079621706100736

I didn't get the first of the clip, but Taj was basically forced out of position, only to get caught up on his own teammate. I'm Wiggins, and see this, and start trying to get over to Draymond, but it will not even register that I'm furiously trying to cut off the pass. Instead, it makes me get caught on Draymond's back, and Taj allows the ball to tip his nose on the way through, lol.



This phenomenal defense by the computer is back as well:

https://youtu.be/fhx3Mkhb2Rs

Jimmy stutters long enough for JR to catch up from the free throw line and maul him to get the "steal". This one is whatever, it aggravates me, but I can handle it.



Defensive awareness by my teammates is awful.

https://youtu.be/mCtSm4Bz3CU

It's the same thing as it's been. Its like they aren't sure how to make the CPU challenging without forcing cheesy scripted moments.



I've got a ton of examples on the PS4 hard drive right now that I just want FIXED. I'm sure I'll get flamed by other saying to deal with it, but the game has SO many resources, a huge team, these things should not be happening.



And here's why it bothers me so much. The presentation, the graphics, the MyLeague setup, the menu's and options, the editing, even the commentary, is all phenomenal. I keep coming back to it, because it's endless options, it's a graphically gorgeous game. The options within every menu is outstanding. And at times, the gameplay can make you forget that you're playing a game.



I don't play any of the Neighborhood junk, or online, etc, so I can't even comment on those things. But as a single player, franchise guy, I'm pleading for 2k to tweak the CPU so it gives me a cheese free challenge, that doesn't use the cheesy tactics to either stop me, or smart enough to score on me without resorting to cheese.



I enjoy losing as long as I"m legit outplayed. If I sit down, and don't bring my A game, i wanted to lose. This stuff above though, is not great gameplay. It's cheesy AI. This is on Superstar (one of them may have been on all star) so the "ACE" should be in full effect, and not need to result to this junk. Watching the CPU adjust it's attack based on what I"m doing on defense is awesome, when it works, but if I continually cut it off, let me get the stop. Don't force the CPU to score through unnatural means. Have the CPU secede and hold that L.



Likewise, if I'm executing, and get the step on the guy, let me go into my animation. Don't force me to go into a stutter allowing the CPU to catch up and perform some cheesy "strip" animation.



Please 2k... the game could be great if you fix/remove these things. It's NOT needed.



I'm going to be looking for sliders, roster tweaks to see if this stuff can be eliminated (and to give the players a little more weight), and I truly hope that it can. I'd love to play this for multiple seasons. I'm engrossed in the game when it's playing well. Get rid of the stuff that infuriates me, there's truly no need for it.

Been noticing plenty of this too and it needs to be patched. I can say more but I'll wait for what 2K does for this glaring issues


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[Celtic4Life]

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why doesn't the cpu call timeouts during a game????

[cool318]

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What difficulty are you guys using vs CPU?

All Star was fun, but way too many made baskets especially 3's.

Superstar seems to be ok so far but there are so many fouls...

[The 24th Letter]

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why doesn't the cpu call timeouts during a game????

Your not seeing them call them at all or sparingly?

I honestly havent paid much attention but this clip I recorded yesterday has a CPU TO in it..

https://streamable.com/iiznz

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[land_knight]

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There is green triangle with text of player's chat over player's head, is any one know how to close it? thanks

[land_knight]

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good gameplay

[land_knight]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkTqZ-tc2oE

At min 14:59, There is a text over Horford players's head, in between two green triangle, do you know how to close it? thanks

[GR5Noles]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkTqZ-tc2oE

At min 14:59, There is a text over Horford players's head, in between two green triangle, do you know how to close it? thanks

That's the "Defensive Communication"

It's under Coach Settings, just turn it off.

[JohnTaylor]

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2k going to patch ps4 playgrounds anytime soon? When facing other courts while playing, the game gets laggy. Patch where it lowers graphics so the fps of the ps4 doesn't throttle.