I downloaded these on PSN looking for a challenge. These are definitely the hardest ones ive tried. I love the CPU defense but user shooting from midrange seems unrealistically too low. Game after game my best shooters love front rimming 15 footers. 3's seem fine which is odd since the slider value is the same for both. Maybe I should just up user midrange a bit? Also, what have you changed so far? I just downloaded the User 2 base off PSN.
[G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
I downloaded these on PSN looking for a challenge. These are definitely the hardest ones ive tried. I love the CPU defense but user shooting from midrange seems unrealistically too low. Game after game my best shooters love front rimming 15 footers. 3's seem fine which is odd since the slider value is the same for both. Maybe I should just up user midrange a bit? Also, what have you changed so far? I just downloaded the User 2 base off PSN. -
Re: [Hall Of Fame +] Base2 Sliders for NBA2K18
I've been looking at Off Consistency for USER. I have a feeling i will end up putting it at 50, but at the moment I have it at 16. This slider seems to help in fine tuning streakiness/percentages. I'm aiming here first before going to shot success slider.
The Base2 sliders are the most up to date on PSN.
I am uploading my current set now.
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As far as changes that I am looking for and testing...
Dunks feel overpowered for user at 50 Dunk tendency (only early in the game before CPU makes Def Adjustments). User players don't try enough to dunk at the rim (for poster/foul/block possibility) at 32 Dunk tendency. Will be testing dunk ability at 32 and tendency at 50.
I am either having trouble timing jump balls or this set continues to suffer from poor responsiveness during tipoffs. I will be looking at increasing Vertical to see if it has an effect but I've yet to see any particular fixes.
Def Consistency currently at 8 for User. This is in combination with having User block at 50. I've felt enough difference on last second shots w/ shooters vs non shooters to stay at these points for more games.Comment
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Re: [Hall Of Fame +] Base2 Sliders for NBA2K18
I've been looking at Off Consistency for USER. I have a feeling i will end up putting it at 50, but at the moment I have it at 16. This slider seems to help in fine tuning streakiness/percentages. I'm aiming here first before going to shot success slider.
The Base2 sliders are the most up to date on PSN.
I am uploading my current set now.
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Re: [Hall Of Fame +] Base2 Sliders for NBA2K18
Cool. Have you won a game yet? I've done about 10 play now games with these sliders on 6 min quarters. Closest I ever got was a 3 point loss lol. I think my highest team fg % was 41 %. These sliders are insanely hard but I love the challenge. If we can clean up the wide open shots for the user a bit, these will be amazing.
A part of the goal is to reflect in-game coaching adjustments (TOs, Off./Def. Strategy). The CPU is much more consistent/better at this aspect than I have been.
// Thanks for participating Casey. I agree with you that some of the more open shots don't fall. With your play now experiences, it seems to replicate regardless, at least, to team chemistry (mine is very low).
I've had more quarters with 40+FG% since changing from 8 to 16 AND changing my playbook to feature my best player more. I will be sticking with Off. Consistency at 16 for a few more games, but if it becomes apparent that hot/cold streaks are imbalanced, I will raise it to 32 and test from there. This area is currently The Main Focus.
I have many thoughts on adjustments to make. One huge change for me was playing sharper off ball defense on dominant scorers to keep the ball out of their hands as much as possible. Would love to see any stats and full game video would be awesome.
This set was made with shorter minutes as the main focus and I will eventually go back as I feel the set translates well to any game length.
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Re: [Hall Of Fame +] Base2 Sliders for NBA2K18
I took loss #15 last night in triple OT (Kings vs. Timberwolves). I've played on 12 minute quarters for the past 5 or so games, and notice a huge drop in efficiency typically beginning at halftime. I generally play at 8 or 9 minutes, so it could be adjusting to the amount of coaching needed.
A part of the goal is to reflect in-game coaching adjustments (TOs, Off./Def. Strategy). The CPU is much more consistent/better at this aspect than I have been.
// Thanks for participating Casey. I agree with you that some of the more open shots don't fall. With your play now experiences, it seems to replicate regardless, at least, to team chemistry (mine is very low).
I've had more quarters with 40+FG% since changing from 8 to 16 AND changing my playbook to feature my best player more. I will be sticking with Off. Consistency at 16 for a few more games, but if it becomes apparent that hot/cold streaks are imbalanced, I will raise it to 32 and test from there. This area is currently The Main Focus.
I have many thoughts on adjustments to make. One huge change for me was playing sharper off ball defense on dominant scorers to keep the ball out of their hands as much as possible. Would love to see any stats and full game video would be awesome.
This set was made with shorter minutes as the main focus and I will eventually go back as I feel the set translates well to any game length.
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I will be playing 12 minute quarters in myleague once the sliders are locked in to my liking. The best thing about these sliders so far IMO is the fixing of the CPU defense. I tried a ton of sets and adjustments, and cpu defense seemed very broken this year. I didn't think it could be fixed even with sliders this year, but you have done it. The defensive centers really stand out with this set. No free layups here lol. Well done.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
I play with auto play calling. I usually end up calling one of the quick plays or smart play as well. You?
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
I like to experiment with different freelances. With these sliders though, the CPU shuts most of it down. Been using auto playcalling the past couple games and had some close games. Went to OT last night with the Spurs against the Rockets but Harden killed me in OT.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
They crushed my Kings team in MyGM. I feel good about the current CPU Off Tendencies but I've felt some of their alley oop attempts can be wacky, particular some long range ones. That's one tendency I've tried tuning recently.
I assume you are using default rosters as well?
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
Got a win vs Thunder just now. Sliders are updated on the front page.
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
Nice! I downloaded your updated ones tonight and played a few quick games. Lost the first 2 pretty badly then I used Rockets vs Spurs and I crushed them. It was seriously so satisfying haha. I was up by 19 at one point. I couldn't believe it and usually if I am up that much I would get super bored or feel like im cheating. Not with these sliders! I appreciated every minute of that blowout. Harden was cooking. They got some easy buckets in garbage time and i ended up winning by 12. Will probably be a long time coming before I get another win like that but man did it feel good! I think I am gonna start my myleague soon. These sliders feel pretty much perfect. I am still deciding what team to use. I Will go for a garbage team and try to rebuild them. Looking forward to a 20-62 season lol.Last edited by caseyj622; 05-10-2018, 01:23 AM.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
Word, I felt like I couldn't let up with a 10pt 4th Quarter lead.
I will be playing with the current set for a while, but I am looking at post shot tendencies. Russell Westbrook was taking terrible long post-up mid-range fadeaways, BUT that might be real.
If you end up in 20-62 in MyGM you can take some solace in knowing the top 3 guys are crazy. I got Jackson Baldwin, who I assume is in every MyGM story. Lots of fun trying to keep players/coaches/owner/media happy during a losing streak.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
Closing out games is difficult. A hard-fought loss against Portland in OT. First time seeing multiple injuries in-game. BIG 3-pt shot to win the game by CJ McCollum. I got complacent near the end, thinking I had it won and the comeback happened.
The adjustment for me has been learning that the CPU can still score over good or even Great defense.
I tried changing the User Reb Sliders (from 1 to 16) this game to see if that would help the Jump Ball animation. It did not (in OT). I found myself trying to force a jumpball via double team on some sloppy Defensive Possessions. I will try it at 50 next game and if it doesn't work, we will have to look elsewhere for a possible solutionLast edited by duce; 05-11-2018, 09:49 PM.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
Continued to run into jumpball issues with Rebounding sliders up. Will have to look elsewhere. Does anyone know of any findings regarding jumpball responsiveness?
Also matched up with a tough 76ers squad and took a low-scoring loss. Also, lost our rookie Baldwin to injury, so will get to see how I can win without two top players. Next game vs Spurs.
Also, with Rebounding sliders raised, I did like the challenge on the boards. Players got up vertically when they weren't fighting for position. Joel Embiid played like the best rebounder on the floor. I will keep it as it is for the next game to see if things continue to play well.Comment
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Re: [G.O.A.T. Difficulty] Base 2 for 2K18
I've had that jumpball issue for as long as I can remember and I've had the game since release day. Haven't found a fix for it at all. I Just finished a nice 15 point comeback against cavs with the raptors. Lebron missed a turnaround fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to tie it. His signature move. I thought it was going in for sure.Comment
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