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  • MacD
    Rookie
    • Sep 2015
    • 110

    #1246
    Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

    Just got another "return to main menu" update screen and I thought again how good it'd be to know what has actually been updated. I'm not talking specific stuff since it could be time consuming but it'd be good get a general info like "updated player contracts" or "ACE update" just to have a basic feel what's changed.

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    • tril
      MVP
      • Nov 2004
      • 2914

      #1247
      Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

      Ive posted a bunch of times in this thread. this may be my last.

      My overall summary of 2k18 would be this: Jeckyll and Hyde.

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      • 2kCharles
        Banned
        • Nov 2012
        • 190

        #1248
        Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

        The game plays smoothly, defense feels better this year imo
        But really...I'm a big editor, and I waited to see if the game would be good, yet I never looked too deep into the player editing system and cap...

        Holy crap is it bad...I don't know how 2k does it, but every year people ask for the ability to edit MORE on players, and they do the opposite.

        Just give the fanbase everything they need to edit the players at this point, its fairly obvious 2k's team is utter garbage in terms of making real people look, well real. We want the ability to change body type...nope, lets get rid of the ability to change a players wingspan, shoulder width and everything! its Genius! lets get rid of **** the fanbase needs because we can't do it right in the first place....

        just uh...why? why 2k? Can I get a refund at this point? It just makes me mad that such a huge part of the game they did right the last two years, they take away. They still haven't given us the ability to edit a players body type, they take away the ability to literally create a historical players out of nothing and so on...

        sorry for the rant, the game IS better than 2k17 in terms of gameplay I think, and the franchise modes are getting better, but in terms of editing and for "creators" outside of the 2k team, its hot garbage.
        Last edited by 2kCharles; 10-19-2017, 11:26 AM.

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        • slthree
          MVP
          • Sep 2003
          • 2529

          #1249
          Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

          Originally posted by 2kCharles
          The game plays smoothly, defense feels better this year imo
          But really...I'm a big editor, and I waited to see if the game would be good, yet I never looked too deep into the player editing system and cap...

          Holy crap is it bad...I don't know how 2k does it, but every year people ask for the ability to edit MORE on players, and they do the opposite.

          Just give the fanbase everything they need to edit the players at this point, its fairly obvious 2k's team is utter garbage in terms of making real people look, well real. We want the ability to change body type...nope, lets get rid of the ability to change a players wingspan, shoulder width and everything! its Genius! lets get rid of **** the fanbase needs because we can't do it right in the first place....

          just uh...why? why 2k? Can I get a refund at this point? It just makes me mad that such a huge part of the game they did right the last two years, they take away. They still haven't given us the ability to edit a players body type, they take away the ability to literally create a historical players out of nothing and so on...

          sorry for the rant, the game IS better than 2k17 in terms of gameplay I think, and the franchise modes are getting better, but in terms of editing and for "creators" outside of the 2k team, its hot garbage.
          Of course they won't give you the ability to make your own historical player because they want you to buy it

          Money Grab

          Sent from my SM-N950U using Operation Sports mobile app

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          • BenBobOmb
            Rookie
            • Jan 2013
            • 180

            #1250
            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
            I have complained lately and out of frustration I bumped the difficulty up to HOF just to see how I would get destroyed but to be honest the game plays so much better on Hall of Fame than it did on Allstar. I have realistic scores, no funny business and all in all a much better experience.

            The only thing I have tweaked was bumping up Ball Security to 70 to tone down the stupid turnovers from collisions.

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            • Blaine_Man
              Rookie
              • Jul 2013
              • 55

              #1251
              Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

              To Whom it may concern,

              First I would like to say that I am a yearly customer since 2K8. I have so many great memories from this game. So many great times with friends and family. So many great online matches(sometimes). I can overlook server issues here and there. A glitch here and there. Nothing is perfect. I also understand that you guys are creating a product to make money. You guys are a business first and foremost. The last 3 iterations(probably more) of 2k that have released have been either unplayable or broken in major fashion the first month of release. I can only recall the last 3 off the top of my head but i'm sure others have had the same fate. We all know that the servers have always been a problem. As a customer I am willing to throw down my $60 in spite of all of that. The game with all of those issues is still a wonderfully made game.

              The game has now turned into pay to win freemium model. If you want to play competitively you have to spend money on VC for MyTeam packs/ attribute upgrades. Some may say you can grind out VC by just playing the game, but each year 2K raises prices of VC and lowers the amount you can earn. They look for every possible way to have a VC sink( haircuts/clothing/shoes/accessories). You not only have to pay expensive prices for these items but also if you want to make another character you have to buy them again. If you want a different hair cut you have to buy it again even if you have purchased it already. The people who play this game competively all spend more on VC than the game itself. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM for me as a consumer. For the first time since i fell in love with the series I am considering not buying next year. And this makes me sad. It makes me sad that something i have had so many good times with has turned into the most unfair/ unsporting videogame of all time. The worst part about it is that it will not change as the demand is such that 2K can get away with doing this and make millions of dollars. And I don't blame 2K for trying to make as much money as possible. I hope consumers wake up and stop buying this game so the changes could happen. Call me what you will but this sucks and i hope someone from 2k reads this and addresses it for next year.

              Thank you for the time you spend reading my rant.
              Have a blessed day.

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              • SithSloth
                Banned
                • Oct 2017
                • 16

                #1252
                Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                This game is great.

                One thing I'd like to see improved though is player responsiveness. Especially dribble moves.

                When I flick the stick, I want them to go into that move as soon as it's flicked. But they don't go into the move until a full second later, which really hurts timing. It seems to have gotten worse with this last update. Though that could just be the placebo effect.

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                • 3304Life
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2016
                  • 3002

                  #1253
                  Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread



                  That Grizzlies defense is no joke. This was my first ever double OT game in any MyCareer and easily the most fun I’ve had since maybe 2K15 in one game.

                  The devastating bit is that this game went 58 minutes, with me playing 51, and is the first half of a back to back against the Grizzlies.

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                  • Koosa1027
                    MVP
                    • Sep 2016
                    • 1627

                    #1254
                    Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                    Playing a tough game against the grizzlies now and it's going into OT...playing 10 minute quarters, default HOF, real player % and im getting stats like this on regular basis, Whiteside killed them on the boards!

                    ~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

                      #1255
                      Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                      LOL. Grizz grinding everyone into OT.
                      HELLO BROOKYLN.
                      All Black Everything

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                      • Koosa1027
                        MVP
                        • Sep 2016
                        • 1627

                        #1256
                        Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                        Originally posted by LionsFanNJ
                        LOL. Grizz grinding everyone into OT.
                        They defense legit, I need to try them again so I can blow'em out!!! LOL

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

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                        • mqt
                          Rookie
                          • Sep 2015
                          • 162

                          #1257
                          Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                          I'm not concerned about it, but man did they ever manage to screw up Brad Stevens this year. He looked reasonably close last year, and this year I can hardly tell it's him.

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                          • SithSloth
                            Banned
                            • Oct 2017
                            • 16

                            #1258
                            Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                            Anytime I play the CPU, they play me TIGHT on the perimeter. I gotta work to get an open 3. That's not realistic...not as often as they do it. Guys should be sagged off of now and then.

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                            • BluFu
                              MVP
                              • May 2012
                              • 3596

                              #1259
                              Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                              Had fun for about 2 weeks now I can't stand this game lol. Today for the first time, I've gone back to a previous iteration (2K16) and I'm having a blast. Misses, makes, rebounds, steals, blocks all just make sense to me on here. I can see the appeal for 2K18 but it's just not my cup of tea.

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                              • ehh
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Mar 2003
                                • 28962

                                #1260
                                Re: NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

                                This may be a known issue but I've discovered a few offensive plays where the CPU defense is broken and does not rotate.

                                One is the high PnR in the Knicks freelance offense. I can run it all day and three CPU defenders not involved in the PnR never help. They stay glued to their men, thus the PnR is cheese.

                                I just tested it on Superstar against Charlotte and Ntilikina had 30 points on 15/17 shooting and KP had 24 on 10/10 shooting. I got an uncontested layup/dunk nearly every time I ran it.

                                I love using the freelance stuff, I use it on probably 70% of my halfcourt possessions. Kinda stinks when my 74 overall PG can get layup after layup because no help comes off the screen.
                                "You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier

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