Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

**edubbs** · 09-28-2008, 11:58 AM

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Pared, have you noticed more cpu controlled players shooting off the dribble?

Is there an option to change the full color of each players shoe color this year, not just the accents like in previous years?

**Aces15** · 09-28-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Pared

I don't see any support for PS3 trophies. I'm pretty sure they're not in.

Yeah I thought so, thanks for answering.

**ZephyrSong** · 09-28-2008, 11:58 AM

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Hey Pared.. for one "how is the post game highlights?" Have you tried playing long enough to see if it's broke?

Secondly, do you like the default sliders or there are glaring things that needs to be tweaked immediately?

What's your favorite signature free throw routine so far?

Lastly.. are you blown out of your mind with the graphics?

**RAZRr1275** · 09-28-2008, 11:59 AM

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Thanks so much for doing this. Here are a few questions. If you know the answer to one that's great but I'm not expecting you to.

1. Will 2K have a place that you post the updates for the living rosters in USB format for us people without online?

2. Do the new ratings and ambition etc. stuff fix the issue where guys like Manu would be starting even when you set them to the sixth man before?

3. Will teams define rotations by skills rather than overall ratings? For example Jason Carroll for the Bobcats is good at shooting 3's and not much else. In 2K's past he wouldn't be playing because his overall was low because that was his only skill. And obviously you guys know that that isn't right. Will this be fixed?

4. Is there an option to controll ALL teams in Assotiation

**Jano** · 09-28-2008, 12:00 PM

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How are the plays being executed this year Pared? Do the players move with more of a purpose this year or is it still like last year where they just go through the motions.

Also is the playcalling any similar to NBA Live in terms of the amount of variations available in each play?

**Pared** · 09-28-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by marino13882

How so the Bobcats look on the game?

Haven't tried them yet.

Originally posted by mrnoobie

Did you play as the Knicks? how does the stadium sound...that organ at MSG is very distinct...

Not yet. I can check here soon.

Originally posted by blingballa333

Has it been tough playing the AI this year? Do they still score too many points in the paint?

They shoot off the dribble and work the shot clock much better than last year.

They also use the fastbreak properly. It's tough stopping the Suns fastbreak. Steve Nash is just crazy.

Originally posted by jewelz1132

you wont get banned by PSN but what is the starting lineup for the 76ers?

Can't take that chance... I'll get to starting lineups in a bit.

Originally posted by Bug

you pared how are the ingame graphics and can you see if teams play more like they do in real life

Graphics are nice... seem to be better than last year, slightly.

Quite honestly the 360 version seemed more impressive from what I saw at the launch party.

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This thread is going to blow up QUICKLY. Be warned I will stop answering questions once the Mets game is back on. It is now delayed b/c of rain.

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**RAZRr1275** · 09-28-2008, 12:03 PM

Re: Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

Well hopefully it's a long rain delay

**jfsolo** · 09-28-2008, 12:04 PM

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Does the CPU exploit mismatches on the offensive end?

Does the CPU change their defensive match ups to get top defenders on the elite offensive players?

Are there any bad passes that are thrown directly out of bounds?

Are you getting any transition opportunities against the CPU 2 on 1, 3 on 2?

Does fatigue seem to be done well?

Are the substitution patterns logical?

**Pared** · 09-28-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by Keaton

Hi,

I have a few questions:

Are there really singature defense styles?

Players defend differently... some play tight, others play loose. Haven't seen sig animations but I haven't looked for it.

Are people like bruce bowen better defenders, or os defending like in 2k8 more a stats thing (blocks/steals). Do good perimeter defender make your team better at all?

Read above. Bowen is tight on his man.

How is double teaming? In 2k8 it was nearly everytime a open three so more or less useless. Better in 2k8?

A tiny bit. You still pay for using the double team on the perimeter. Seems more balanced in the paint.

Are the sliders the same as in 2k8?

Seem to be. There are a few new ones but I can't recall them right now.

Is it possible to play a realistic 12min quater game?

Haven't tried.

How is fg%? Still hard to get it realistic (~45%) without messing the sliders up so you miss way too much open shots?

Personally I would still lower them ever so slightly.

Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by STLRams

1.Are star players like Kobe, Lebron, Pierce more aggressive when trying to take the ball to the basket?

Absolutely. Tony Parker is a pain.

2.Does the CPU shoot of the dribble finally?
Already answered.

3. Is there a option in the settings for the game to show replays . only during timeouts and after wistle calls, fouls etc?

I'll check later.

4. Are the tip dunks of the rim improved.

Better animations... I've only seen one and it was different.

5. What are some of the defensive sig moves that you've seen from certain players.

Originally posted by edubbs

Pared, have you noticed more cpu controlled players shooting off the dribble?

Already answered.

Is there an option to change the full color of each players shoe color this year, not just the accents like in previous years?

I'll have to check later.

Originally posted by ZephyrSong

Hey Pared.. for one "how is the post game highlights?" Have you tried playing long enough to see if it's broke?

Please explain... I have noticed a slight bug.

Secondly, do you like the default sliders or there are glaring things that needs to be tweaked immediately?

Nothing glaring out of the box... but I'm sure that will change. Need more time.

What's your favorite signature free throw routine so far?

Only one I've seen that sticks out is Steve Nash.

Lastly.. are you blown out of your mind with the graphics?

Already answered. 360 version seemed more colorful and smooth.

Originally posted by RAZRr1275

Thanks so much for doing this. Here are a few questions. If you know the answer to one that's great but I'm not expecting you to.

1. Will 2K have a place that you post the updates for the living rosters in USB format for us people without online?

No clue.

2. Do the new ratings and ambition etc. stuff fix the issue where guys like Manu would be starting even when you set them to the sixth man before?

Too early to figure this out...

3. Will teams define rotations by skills rather than overall ratings? For example Jason Carroll for the Bobcats is good at shooting 3's and not much else. In 2K's past he wouldn't be playing because his overall was low because that was his only skill. And obviously you guys know that that isn't right. Will this be fixed?

Too early... just got it....

4. Is there an option to controll ALL teams in Assotiation

I'll check later.

Originally posted by Jano

How are the plays being executed this year Pared? Do the players move with more of a purpose this year or is it still like last year where they just go through the motions.

Seems much like last year. HOWEVER... the game is so fluid and dynamic I found myself not calling plays. The new motion by your teammates is AMAZING!

Also is the playcalling any similar to NBA Live in terms of the amount of variations available in each play?

No.

Answer in bold.

**bran9413** · 09-28-2008, 12:08 PM

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1.did you ever get to play Association mode and is the news on the main page of the Association real news or made up news for the game?

2.did you get to play as T-Mac and does he actually have his own dunk package?

3.Is commentary improved from last year?

**adub88** · 09-28-2008, 12:09 PM

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How does Kevin Martin's jumper look? It was pretty close last year but had a little hitch at the end that I didn't really like.

**RubenDouglas** · 09-28-2008, 12:09 PM

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you having fun with the game? you see this as potentially the best game ever?? any non nba game fans in your household? whats there thought on the graphics and initial presentation aspect.. that i believe can be a huge selling point, if there wow'd.

-commentary the same o'l after just 1-2 full games?
-late game AI decent?
-Substitutions ok? full use of secondary positions by the cpu? ie, PG,PG,SG,PF,C in the game, if those five are the best on the squad.
-If CPu dwight howard has 4 straight buckets, will the cpu continue to go down low? or any other player in similiar "hot sreak" situations?
-If youre user controlled player has tons of points, will they double quicker and or CHANGE whos guarding you (its a strech lol)?
-Anymore frequency of off ball fouls? in ID04 for example, just running around into players would cause off ball fouls to occur. none of that mario running in place stuff.
-can you quickly pass and SWING the ball to an open man and truely get an open shot? ie, quick hitting passes.
you can answer any or whatever you may choose. just throwing out stuff thats more interesting to me, than a starting lineup of a team that is already in the OS screenshots

**green94** · 09-28-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by jfsolo

Are the substitution patterns logical?

This is the biggie for me.... are starters subbed out late 3rd and return to the game with about 8-10mins left in the 4th.

Thanks Pared, lucky bastard.

**pauliewalnutzz** · 09-28-2008, 12:13 PM

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can we get some vids?

**Po Pimp** · 09-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Are the off ball controls relegated specifically to the player lock option?

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