Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

[Pared]

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Don't know if this has been answered or not, but when the CPU does a full court D on you, does your team mate do anything to help you? One problem i had with 2k8 is sometimes i got trapped and stuck at half court but no one will come by me and i was forced to throw a long pass which sometimes resulting a steal. Thanks

They run the baseline; I'm not sure if that was in 2k8 or not. I think it's new though. You can't switch the inbounder and run the baseline though.

They don't comeback and help you... I agree that was pretty annoying.

1. When you REACH in the post can and will you be called for a reach in foul?

2. Has free throw boxing out been fixed?

3. When coaches get fired, are they replaced with generic coaches? Can you edit coaches?

Fouls are certainly called in the post. That automatic 3rd reachin foul is not the case on default settings. I was able to reach in four times and not have a foul called on me. However, there are more risk reaches... meaning your player may go for the "reach" and be taken out of the play, resulting in an easy shot for the O.

FT boxing out has not been addressed! This baffles me and must have just been overlooked. Let's see what can be done about this for a patch.

3. I didn't even think to look. I had 4 coaches retire and I didn't think to check their replacements last night.

Does the CPU ever adjust its shot in mid-air? I don't think I've seen it in any of Steve's videos.

And can you take charges/flop in the post? Or is it as inconcistently called as 2k8 where it's pretty much random.

I don't think they do.

The CPU defenders now take charges on the perimeter if you're just holding turbo and running around. In the post, I haven't tried flopping or anything... haven't noticed any charges being taken by big men. I'll try that tonight. What was it in 2k8... right thumbstick down, correct?

[nickckkw]

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Pared, does nba 2k9 feel fresh compared to 2k8, because i found nba 2k8 getting somewhat stale at times

[riDIRKulous41]

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Many less annoying things such as that this year. I finally noticed guys clapping on the backboard last night. There is this one layup that happens a bit too often for my tastes in the post however. Your player uses the rim for protection and lays it up on the other side of the backboard... you'll see when you get the game.

I noticed that as well but that animation is alot better than that ridiculous fadeway layup shot from past seasons

[Shinyhubcaps]

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Can you tell me if Milwaukee's new red alternate is in the game?



Post explosion... sorry if this has already been answered.

[pauliewalnutzz]

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so you cant answer this question hows kobes fadeaway? does it look sikk? and can you practice 1 on 1 and have the ai defending you?

[DC]

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1. TYPE of Dunks in traffic, has this been addressed? Last year players would act like they are on fastbreaks when they are in traffic. 360's/windmills. Please tell me this has been fixed

2. Non steal turnovers. How many do you see? How are the turnover #'s looking this year?

3. Can we challenge shots WITHOUT jumping this year? Did they put the "Hand in the face" defensive animation BACK into the game this year?

4. Does the sliding we see on the vids INCREASE or DECREASE when you change the speed? And what speed do you play on? 45?

[Pared]

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I know this is a bit of a stupid question but one that's bugging me for no real reason and you probably wouldn't have a clue anyway...

If Ben Wallace scores (LOL) does the Big Ben clock chime? That'd be so awesome, but not something I'm really expecting...

I wasn't listening for it but I'll try and check tonight.

Pared, does nba 2k9 feel fresh compared to 2k8, because i found nba 2k8 getting somewhat stale at times

IMO, yes. Especially against the CPU. Head to head it feels more like an evolution than revolution of the 2k basketball engine.

Personally, I have given up running plays since they seem stale in comparison to the new dynamic player movement and off the ball controls. You can get guys to do what you want without running plays.

The plays are still the "call play, wait until they get in position, play runs perfectly unless you mess up resulting in a broken play" set up that certainly needs improving for next year.

I noticed that as well but that animation is alot better than that ridiculous fadeway layup shot from past seasons

Haven't seen that this year. Pretty sure it's out.

Can you tell me if Milwaukee's new red alternate is in the game?



Post explosion... sorry if this has already been answered.

I'll look tonight.

so you cant answer this question hows kobes fadeaway? does it look sikk? and can you practice 1 on 1 and have the ai defending you?

Easy guy... I said to repost your questions if I missed them. Between your first post "Where did you get it" and your continued pushy nature I'll avoid your questions altogether. Just relax and realize I'm doing the best I can here.

Kobe's fadeaway seems similar to last year. However, I have been able to hit it more consistently this year than last year in the mid-range.

I don't think you can practice one on one but I could be wrong. There are practice tutorials you can run through but I have not gone through all of them.

man i am pumped to use the new shot stick. Thanks for being patient and answering the question, Pared.

It's a blast man... you can really create some amazing acrobatic shots with the stars of the league... and they go in at a realistic rate. Re-adjust your shot the wrong way and you'll hit the bottom of the rim/backboard.

[AlexBrady]

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Pared, is it very difficult to adjust your shot and make it with a below avg. player compared to a guy like Dwyane Wade?

[DaoudS]

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I know you were simming association mode last night - did you notice too many free agent players (after the season finished) who would be on teams in real life?

[Pared]

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1. TYPE of Dunks in traffic, has this been addressed? Last year players would act like they are on fastbreaks when they are in traffic. 360's/windmills. Please tell me this has been fixed

2. Non steal turnovers. How many do you see? How are the turnover #'s looking this year?

3. Can we challenge shots WITHOUT jumping this year? Did they put the "Hand in the face" defensive animation BACK into the game this year?

4. Does the sliding we see on the vids INCREASE or DECREASE when you change the speed? And what speed do you play on? 45?

Fixed for the most part. Like I mentioned earlier, J.R. Smith is a freaking cartoon and was able to pull of those stupid dunks similar to last year. I think it's a ratings issue but I didn't look deeper.

Overall though, it's toned down but there are still a couple of eyebrow raising moments here and there. Not as bad as last year out of the box, for sure since there are just an amazing number of collision animations. Plenty of hard fouls too; You can really bring a guy down. I had a situation where the CPU had an open layup fastbreak and I turbo'd with Farmar and took him OUT.

Turnovers seem to be better than last year. Probably not at the rate you're looking for though.

I've seen the hands in face animation but I can't recall right now if it was from just being locked on to the player taking the shot or pressing the block button. I've seen it with your man out of position and you press the block button while trying to recover.

45. I don't have a huge issue with the sliding so I haven't looked for it quite honestly. The tempo just feels better at 45 to me.

Remember that two step hitch when taking a jumper on the break? Pretty much gone. Players still have to set their feet but it's nowhere as long as last year.

[Po Pimp]

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Is fatigue more of an issue this year? If a player uses turbo, full court presses all game, or just takes a bunch of shots with one players, do they expend more energy than those who don't?

As far as freethrows, does the home team really affect your shot like in College Hoops (when the screen is REALLY shaking), or is it similar to last years game where it didn't really make a difference?

[mars blackmon]

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lol you forgot me again pared, it's all good i know you're being bombarded with questions:

i. is there a manual camera option in 2K9?

ii. are all camera options available for practice mode?

iii. new logos/team names for create-a-team?

thanks in advance, i'm really interested in finding out the answers.

[style24]

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THANKS PARED! When moving your player around, is it tight and responsive like the 360, or is it like last year's 2k8 on the ps3. IMO 2k8 on ps3 last year was a little to loose.

[NZ Buccaneer]

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I've read each of your posts in this thread,but not every question, if possible could you answer these regarding running plays:

If you are not the PG can you run a play and take his spot (i.e. your teammates adjust spots for you to take the 1)?

With player lock on - can you call plays and have the art show up on the court, or must you still be the PG?

Is there any way to flip the plays and run them mirrored?

Thanks for all your answers so far!

[boomhauertjs]

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IMO, yes. Especially against the CPU. Head to head it feels more like an evolution than revolution of the 2k basketball engine.

Personally, I have given up running plays since they seem stale in comparison to the new dynamic player movement and off the ball controls. You can get guys to do what you want without running plays.

The plays are still the "call play, wait until they get in position, play runs perfectly unless you mess up resulting in a broken play" set up that certainly needs improving for next year.

Good to hear both of these things. I found the playcalling in 2k8 to be awkward. Nice to hear that you can just "improvise" and get guys setting up their own plays.

Thanks for the answer about the game stats/quarter length. Sounds like I'll be playing 8 or 9 minute quarters.