NBA 2K18 Q&A Thread

[Keith01]

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1) Does simming games affect badge grinding?

2) Can you get badges in playoffs?

[Louizzle]

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Is there a way to change match ups in MyCareer like you could in 2k17?

[Zack317]

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How do I get players on offense to run animations such as setting screens and what not without me having to call a play each time?

Last year, I could simply stand at the top of the key, and in like 4-5 seconds, a play would kind of automatically call itself and players would just start reacting.

This year, I'm getting nothing. I'll just stand there and everything stays still. Am I just doing something wrong?

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[VDusen04]

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1) What is the most realistic difficulty for player vs. computer matchups?

I just finished a triple overtime loss to the '91 Blazers on Hall of Fame, which was partly fun... but Clyde Drexler was close to being literally unstoppable. I threw Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, and everything else at him but he still scored 68 of his team's 122 points (I believe he scored something like 56 in the second half and three overtimes alone). The Blazers, who averaged four 3-pointers a game in real life, went 14-24 against me.

This wasn't the first time a star had put up historic numbers against me. Magic Johnson went for something like 44 points and 18 assists against my '91 Bulls a few days ago.

The issue is that I'm competitive in these games. I was up by 15 against the Blazers before they decided to flip the switch in the third quarter. I want to be challenged, but I want to be challenged the right way. As it stands now, the challenge on Hall of Fame seems to be in the form of something I'm mostly unable to stop, even when I make the right play. Does anyone have any better options for balance? Does Superstar or All-Star play a better game?

[cool318]

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How do I check my VC coins? I don't see this listed anywhere...

[satam619]

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So far in the few days I have the game I absolutely hate free agency. Basically any team with money Wil be able to land the big name free agents. For example the Nets will sign Paul George or Kevin Durant but the Warriors can't even sign Kevin Durant back unless they clear his cap hold. On the other hand we have teams like the pelicans who can't resign DeMarcus Cousins even tho they got his bird rights when he was traded. This is the same with Chris Paul and the Rockets.

My Question is what can I do to make sure the pelicans and Rockets resign their star players whom they have bird rights on and they should be able to sign them

[cool318]

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So far in the few days I have the game I absolutely hate free agency. Basically any team with money Wil be able to land the big name free agents. For example the Nets will sign Paul George or Kevin Durant but the Warriors can't even sign Kevin Durant back unless they clear his cap hold. On the other hand we have teams like the pelicans who can't resign DeMarcus Cousins even tho they got his bird rights when he was traded. This is the same with Chris Paul and the Rockets.

My Question is what can I do to make sure the pelicans and Rockets resign their star players whom they have bird rights on and they should be able to sign them

Take 30 - Team control in MyLEAGUE and then turn the hard cap off.

[candidcubs705]

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When do the rosters get updated by 2K? Meaning, has there been an “Opening Night” roster?

Additionally, what is standard practice by 2k for players who make the roster that weren’t on the 2k base roster at release? Do they get a face scan?


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[Blaine_Man]

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Is there a way to play this game competitively without paying for it?

Do i have to play 20 hours per day?

[OrlandoTill]

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Is there a way to play this game competitively without paying for it?

Do i have to play 20 hours per day?

Yes to the 1st(I currently have a 74 SG Sharp and an 82 SF Post Scorer/ Shot Creator) and this is without VC glitches, guide videos or any money from my pocket.

No to the second but with a caveat. This game will likely have to be in your rotation if you want to be competitive. Once you get to around an 85 you can compete with pretty much any overall(imo). The catch is the grind to 85. It takes 200,000 VC. In Pro-Am(my ideal way of grinding) you earn 1,000 VC with a good grade(B+) and a win. This would take you 200 games to get you there if you happen to win every game. If you are like me and just do only Walk-On without friends you are likely gonna have a record of about .500(winning half/losing half) playing with random people and dealing with 2K's position randomizer(have fun dealing with 7"3" bigs as a PG). This leaves you with 100,000 VC. The rest comes from the losses which give you around 300(if you have crap teammates) to 600(if you have good teammates and you are involved). 100 * 600(best loss case scenario) is 60,000 VC. Doing the math this gives you 160,000 VC for going 100-100 under the best conditions.

A Pro-Am game is around 30 mins so 30 mins * 200 games is around 6,000 minutes. 6,000/60 = 100 hours(4 days) of game time. So for a 100-100 record it took 100 hours to get 160,000 VC. I believe it costs $50 or 60 USD for 200,000 VC last time I checked. Is this time investment worth it? You make the call.

I've tried Play Now(good VC rewards when ranking up) but with a guy of average skill set it isn't ideal to farm VC as the games themselves don't give much win or lose. I don't like shortening MyLeague/MyCareer games so I haven't tried there playing 5 minute quarters. I also haven't touched MyGM at all for VC strats.

After all this I've played 186 games of Pro-Am with a record of 77-109 + 60 PNO games for my two aforementioned characters.

[OrlandoTill]

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How do I check my VC coins? I don't see this listed anywhere...

Open MyTeam or MyCareer(if you haven't already). I suggest MyTeam as it's intro is about 15 minutes shorter than MyCareer if you haven't started either.

[magalleh]

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Have the official opening night
rosters been released yet? Not sure if they have or not.


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[alextong]

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If i have a current myleague saved. If I update to the newest patch/roster will it automatically apply or will I have to start over?


thanks,

[SithSloth]

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Can someone tell me how to do basic fadeaways? In the past, all you had to do was push the one stick away from the basket while shooting. I liked that. Way basic and simple.

[scitychamps87]

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Hey guys, I haven't purchased 2k since 2k16 since I'm really only a casual NBA fan. Thanks for not putting a team in my market, NBA! . What are the main improvements to 2k18 that I'd notice? Trying to figure out if it's worth the buy this year. I'm primarily a presentation junkie and MyGM/MyLeague player. Thanks!