Why I'm Done With NBA Basketball This Year: NBA 2K9

[luv_mist]

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thats because he is not gonna pull up for a jumper with a defender right there to block him like some people do when using him in the video game...

In all honesty, the game causes some of those stupid blocks and things. I haven't watched Nate's game but I know he doesn't get it smashed like that. Probably one of the harder players to block in the league due to his speed. In the video game, the computer will setup the block automatically like in that video that was posted. Too many times the computer would slow down that jump shot animation in order to screw the user over. Never see that problem on the computer's end. The jumpshot releases on this game are iffy because they are still to slow from the catch and shoot animation.

[o_capone]

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In all honesty, the game causes some of those stupid blocks and things. I haven't watched Nate's game but I know he doesn't get it smashed like that. Probably one of the harder players to block in the league due to his speed. In the video game, the computer will setup the block automatically like in that video that was posted. Too many times the computer would slow down that jump shot animation in order to screw the user over. Never see that problem on the computer's end. The jumpshot releases on this game are iffy because they are still to slow from the catch and shoot animation.

those same types of animations have happend for me vs the computer with me being the defender... watch this video to see the result...

http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=13042

i was the blazers, computer was the raptors... shaq jumped way before iggy... iggy traveled like crazy tho then shaq's arm goes right through him... it does not always happen like that tho, some times you block the CPU's shot on those too...

[totalownership]

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In all honesty, the game causes some of those stupid blocks and things. I haven't watched Nate's game but I know he doesn't get it smashed like that. Probably one of the harder players to block in the league due to his speed. In the video game, the computer will setup the block automatically like in that video that was posted. Too many times the computer would slow down that jump shot animation in order to screw the user over. Never see that problem on the computer's end. The jumpshot releases on this game are iffy because they are still to slow from the catch and shoot animation.

I gotta double amen and bold this because there is nothing BUT truth being spoken here. I NEVER in my life seen Nate Robinson lay the ball up on the BOTTOM of the rim. In this game it's a guarantee at least twice a game. And I've been watching the Knicks this season closely, my squad, and I can't even recall when anyone has blocked his shot on a jumper. It's just the "stats" say "Hey Nate is open and about to get a shot off and the XYZ's haven't had there share of blocks yet. Do something about that Mr. Animation". And here's Mr. Animation "WTF?!?! Why didn't you tell me a lower team is about to win. I got you. This may , hell , this WILL look ugly but I'll hook something up. I got your back Stat". Then comes the digital equivalent of a barb-wired condom sprinkle with vinegar and salt. Right before you about to "get it" you can hear the faint voice of 2K whispering in your ear, "I can take the stink if you can take the pain"

[HMcCoy]

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TO, would you be willing to bet 1000 bucks that you didn't try to tap the shoot button for a quicker shot knowing you were down to the last seconds...which culmintated in a pump fake? If there were a cosmic DVR that could rewind and show your fingers, i'd be willing to take that bet that you did, bro. Do you often see jumpers hitch like that?

Luv mist brings up another good point though...shooters with slow releases are at a unrealistic disadvantage in this game. I can't get a 'perfect' release jumper off with Gordon without getting blocked to save my life...

[Rawdeal28]

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I gotta double amen and bold this because there is nothing BUT truth being spoken here. I NEVER in my life seen Nate Robinson lay the ball up on the BOTTOM of the rim. In this game it's a guarantee at least twice a game. And I've been watching the Knicks this season closely, my squad, and I can't even recall when anyone has blocked his shot on a jumper. It's just the "stats" say "Hey Nate is open and about to get a shot off and the XYZ's haven't had there share of blocks yet. Do something about that Mr. Animation". And here's Mr. Animation "WTF?!?! Why didn't you tell me a lower team is about to win. I got you. This may , hell , this WILL look ugly but I'll hook something up. I got your back Stat". Then comes the digital equivalent of a barb-wired condom sprinkle with vinegar and salt. Right before you about to "get it" you can hear the faint voice of 2K whispering in your ear, "I can take the stink if you can take the pain"

[luv_mist]

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TO, would you be willing to bet 1000 bucks that you didn't try to tap the shoot button for a quicker shot knowing you were down to the last seconds...which culmintated in a pump fake? If there were a cosmic DVR that could rewind and show your fingers, i'd be willing to take that bet that you did, bro. Do you often see jumpers hitch like that?

Luv mist brings up another good point though...shooters with slow releases are at a unrealistic disadvantage in this game. I can't get a 'perfect' release jumper off with Gordon without getting blocked to save my life...

I strictly use the shot stick since it's been implemented in 2K6 (I think that's when it was introduced) and I know I've seen that freaking hitch hundreds of times myself. There are just some of those problems in the game that need to be ironed out more. That and those slow drives to the hole after I give a pump fake to get the defense in the air.

On the real, with Ben Gordon, you can create space and play with him slightly like he's a small Michael Jordan with the fades. Best time to hit with him is when there's a break and the defense is trying to recover. Launch a couple from his hot spots and that fool will be on fire all game.

[totalownership]

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TO, would you be willing to bet 1000 bucks that you didn't try to tap the shoot button for a quicker shot knowing you were down to the last seconds...which culmintated in a pump fake? If there were a cosmic DVR that could rewind and show your fingers, i'd be willing to take that bet that you did, bro. Do you often see jumpers hitch like that?

I'd take that bet in a heartbeat. Trust me it wasn't that. He'll do that alot in this game. I have a play I run where it's a catch and shoot for him. The first time through the play he'll shoot smooth no problem then all of a sudden he starts with the hitching all the while my finger is implanted on the button. Trust me. The only "user error" is me putting this disc in my 360.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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So why keep committing the same "user error"?

[spankdatazz22]

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So why keep committing the same "user error"?

His friends are making him play. 5+ times a day sometimes

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...surprised.html

[timid]

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I think some of you just need to give up b-ball video games.........I know the game has problems but some of you guys are worse than the FBI.......

[Pared]

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His friends are making him play. 5+ times a day sometimes

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...surprised.html

As funny as this is, and as ridiculous as he is coming off (you mean Apex posts on OS now too?), Lebron should not have been able to do what he did.

Unfortunately you have to wade through the ridiculous comments in the forum at times to find the true meaning of things. But I guess it's cool to be dramatic now.

[spankdatazz22]

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Unfortunately you have to wade through the ridiculous comments in the forum at times to find the true meaning of things. But I guess it's cool to be dramatic now.

Yeah, it is unfortunate. Because some people's over-the-top-soap-opera-level drama has made the forum almost unreadable at times. It's really only a handful of people, but there's this level of hate - where some refuse to give 2K any credit whatsoever for getting anything right. I really don't get it; especially when there's plenty of other choices. And factoring in that imo this has easily been the most consistently performing next gen sports game (considering it was also a launch 360 game). As I've said before, I think the only way some would be able to appreciate it is if the game were taken away - which I guess could still happen, if these new Take Two takeover rumors are true

[totalownership]

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People crying about me complaining. Priceless.
People defending this game like it's their domestic partner. I wonder which state is going to be the first to allow a man to marry a disc. This game has lost it's way and if they stopped making it tomorrow I wouldn't shed a tear.

[Benicio10]

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Yeah, it is unfortunate. Because some people's over-the-top-soap-opera-level drama has made the forum almost unreadable at times. It's really only a handful of people, but there's this level of hate - where some refuse to give 2K any credit whatsoever for getting anything right. I really don't get it; especially when there's plenty of other choices. And factoring in that imo this has easily been the most consistently performing next gen sports game (considering it was also a launch 360 game). As I've said before, I think the only way some would be able to appreciate it is if the game were taken away - which I guess could still happen, if these new Take Two takeover rumors are true

my biggest gripe with 2K is developer communication. Let's face it, NBA 2K is much farther along than the Madden franchise is, but the Madden community is invigorated because of the level of communication the devs have established, and the message they have sent across that their goal is to create a SIM.

We don't know what kind of game 2K wants to be, but there is more evidence to support they value arcade gameplay than sim. If that's the case, it's OK. We'll just walk away and not shed a tear like TO says.

It doesn't cost money to socially network online. The lines of communication need to be open. It's becoming an industry standard.

[totalownership]

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my biggest gripe with 2K is developer communication. Let's face it, NBA 2K is much farther along than the Madden franchise is, but the Madden community is invigorated because of the level of communication the devs have established, and the message they have sent across that their goal is to create a SIM.

We don't know what kind of game 2K wants to be, but there is more evidence to support they value arcade gameplay than sim. If that's the case, it's OK. We'll just walk away and not shed a tear like TO says.

It doesn't cost money to socially network online. The lines of communication need to be open. It's becoming an industry standard.

That's funny because I just made that statement to somebody today. Everything you said couldn't be more true.