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  • Koosa1027
    MVP
    • Sep 2016
    • 1627

    #1231
    Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

    Originally posted by The 24th Letter
    Tried it out, default sliders....%'s were a bit on the high side.....but it was balanced.

    I was surprised that I was able to lead almost throughout...Grizz defense is tough though...

    I never shoot 3's at a high percentage for some reason lol...field goal percentages for me has been over 53% like 2 or 3 times with good shooting teams but with worse shooting teams im usually around the low to mid 40's. HOF has shocked me since day 1 because I have NEVER played a 2k game on hof more than 3 times and that's usually on release day to see how cheesed up the cpu is.

    ~Koosa10:27~
    SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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    • Koosa1027
      MVP
      • Sep 2016
      • 1627

      #1232
      Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

      Originally posted by The 24th Letter
      Actually had a great NBA Today game
      against the champs using the Rockets,...I was impressed with how GSW ran their offense....they scored in so many ways- wonder if Czars update had anything to do with it...was a bit nervous the cheese would break out playing against them...lol

      Won with a huge run in the 4th to seal the game....got like 3 steals in a row leading to a couple threes....ended up winning by 12....

      Good stuff....think I'm about to start a quick season...hopefully the games are more like this one. Still nervous about jumping to HOF for my own sanity...is the CPU execution that much better?
      I'm in the same boat with you, I definitely think Da_Czar has updated something with the offensive AI FOR THE BETTER...played 3 of the most fun/balanced/strategic games I have on 2k18 thus far and I still love how the crowd gets hype and the camera shakes during road games, my palms actually start sweating everytime it happens! It happens alot against golden state and okc too even early in the game. I need to start getting screenshots of my stats.

      ~Koosa10:27~
      SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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      • CX1329
        MVP
        • Jan 2005
        • 1304

        #1233
        Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

        The game prompted me to return to the main menu to download an update, then I played a game against the Bulls and the scripting reared its ugly head again. I ended up winning the game in overtime, but to me it felt obvious the game was artificially keeping the score close. It was impossible to pull away, not because the CPU was playing smart basketball, but because shenanigans just kept happening, like my players going brain dead on defense and leaving Zach LaVine wide open from three despite my instruction to deny ball. Every time I opened up a good lead, all sorts of poppycock would start happening and the game would get close again. I had a couple of good, enjoyable games prior to this one, but now it seems the scripting is back. Maybe the update the game made me download had something to do with it.
        Last edited by CX1329; 10-18-2017, 01:11 AM.

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        • AxelAndy
          Rookie
          • Sep 2015
          • 6

          #1234
          Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

          Have to say I'm disappointed by the game in its current state. Seems to be a major downgrade over last years game. The biggest issue I've had has been with the collision detection and random turnovers. Most games shooting %'s are down for both teams with many missed layups and open shots. I like to play 10 min qtrs and finish with a semi-realistic score so I prefer slightly elevated shooting %'s.

          The collision issues seem to be the biggest detriment to PnR as well as trying to run plays and freelance offenses. Wishing they would patch it so auto offense play call messages would be displayed as well.

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          • Koosa1027
            MVP
            • Sep 2016
            • 1627

            #1235
            Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

            Originally posted by AxelAndy
            Wishing they would patch it so auto offense play call messages would be displayed as well.
            I hate having to put up that stat overlay to see what plays or freelance is being ran, was wondering why nobody else has mentioned this.

            ~Koosa10:27~
            SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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            • Koosa1027
              MVP
              • Sep 2016
              • 1627

              #1236
              Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

              Originally posted by AxelAndy
              Have to say I'm disappointed by the game in its current state. Seems to be a major downgrade over last years game. The biggest issue I've had has been with the collision detection and random turnovers. Most games shooting %'s are down for both teams with many missed layups and open shots. I like to play 10 min qtrs and finish with a semi-realistic score so I prefer slightly elevated shooting %'s.

              The collision issues seem to be the biggest detriment to PnR as well as trying to run plays and freelance offenses. Wishing they would patch it so auto offense play call messages would be displayed as well.
              You have to press up on the dpad to get your playcall messages to display in case you didn't know but I hope they make it like it was last year so I can start back playing without that player stat overlay covering the screen up

              ~Koosa10:27~
              SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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              • AxelAndy
                Rookie
                • Sep 2015
                • 6

                #1237
                Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                I actually hadn't figured that out--thanks for the tip. I really like the flow of customizing my playbook and leaving auto play call on but without the messages that was a little difficult. Thanks again.

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                • Koosa1027
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2016
                  • 1627

                  #1238
                  Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                  Originally posted by AxelAndy
                  I actually hadn't figured that out--thanks for the tip. I really like the flow of customizing my playbook and leaving auto play call on but without the messages that was a little difficult. Thanks again.
                  No problem, glad I could help!

                  ~Koosa10:27~
                  SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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                  • tril
                    MVP
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 2914

                    #1239
                    Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                    last few games have been solid, even though Im still losing. I went from liking the game, to being frustrated with the game, back to liking the game.

                    dont know if its because of some sort of update, or because of the individual player defense settings. I just found out that the individual player settings has a few more settings than the global gameplay settings. Once I changed those from auto, Ive noticed better defense.

                    still dont like the high rebounding numbers. every other stat line is pretty much spot on.

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                    • The 24th Letter
                      ERA
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 39373

                      #1240
                      Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                      Originally posted by Koosa1027
                      I'm in the same boat with you, I definitely think Da_Czar has updated something with the offensive AI FOR THE BETTER...played 3 of the most fun/balanced/strategic games I have on 2k18 thus far and I still love how the crowd gets hype and the camera shakes during road games, my palms actually start sweating everytime it happens! It happens alot against golden state and okc too even early in the game. I need to start getting screenshots of my stats.

                      ~Koosa10:27~
                      The ACE update added some freelances and according to Czar, toned down the system causing some guys to play out of character....definitely liking what I'm seeing.

                      Hopefully they tweak the rebounding game-

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                      • Koosa1027
                        MVP
                        • Sep 2016
                        • 1627

                        #1241
                        Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                        Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                        The ACE update added some freelances and according to Czar, toned down the system causing some guys to play out of character....definitely liking what I'm seeing.

                        Hopefully they tweak the rebounding game-
                        Once they tweak rebounding im set...the pace of play has been so much better in the last 4 or 5 games I've played. My biggest conflict now is...play 2k...or watch these opening week nba games lol.

                        ~Koosa10:27~
                        SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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                        • LionsFanNJ
                          All Star
                          • Apr 2006
                          • 9464

                          #1242
                          Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                          I man I'm on HOF with almost all sliders at 50 (except alleys at 100, pass speed 60 and slower game speed) and 1 -100 speed disparities, and I'm not seeing a lot of stuff some of you guys are. Most of my games have been enjoyable

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                          • Davon_A_Brown
                            Pro
                            • May 2013
                            • 532

                            #1243
                            Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                            Originally posted by LionsFanNJ
                            I man I'm on HOF with almost all sliders at 50 (except alleys at 100, pass speed 60 and slower game speed) and 1 -100 speed disparities, and I'm not seeing a lot of stuff some of you guys are. Most of my games have been enjoyable

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                            Wow how does the game feel with the movement sliders spread out like that?

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                            • Koosa1027
                              MVP
                              • Sep 2016
                              • 1627

                              #1244
                              Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                              Originally posted by Davon_A_Brown
                              Wow how does the game feel with the movement sliders spread out like that?
                              Now this I want to know. I would think fast players would be super fast and slow players would be turtles.

                              ~Koosa10:27~
                              SIM is a MINDSET...Don't cheat the game and you'll get better results ~Koosa10:27~

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                              • LionsFanNJ
                                All Star
                                • Apr 2006
                                • 9464

                                #1245
                                Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                                You really only feel it on fast breaks. Like John Wall and DeAaron Fox are impossible to stop if you have a big man trailing on the break. Theyr'e not catching them. In the half court sets its not as much of a noticeable effect.
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