Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

[Mos1ted]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I don't think it's cheating because I assume the CPU uses it, as well. I can't really tell a difference though. Either way I still pick Defense 95% of the time

LOL, the computer definitely uses it. I can see times during the game when they just suddenly execute better at certain aspects of the game. I wonder if that's by design? If so, that's actually a nice touch.

[Onpoint17]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I'll use the points of emphasis (usually defense) for particular games. If I'm playing a team that is inferior to mine and the CPU is cheating and running away with the game or catching up and negating my 20+ point lead, I'll use the points to balance the game. I won't use them if its a team I respect, like the Heat, Bulls or the Celtics. I want to see what they can bring without me boosting up my team.

[dipset2050]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I don't think it's cheating and I can guarantee that the CPU is using it - especially b/c of the fact that it calls timeouts at odd intervals. On HOF difficulty, you have to do EVERYTHING to get an advantage and that little bit helps. As the Knicks, using my POE on defense obviously is a waste. For shot selection, I notice that my guys run the break a little better and but on rebounding, I instantly notice a difference. A well timed timeout and POE can start a run. It sucks using it via human games b/c my friends literally pick whichever one I pick to negate the effect.

[wrestlinggod1]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I personally don't really feel a difference after I choose to use one.

[parker987]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

Do you press L2 on Ps3 to access point of emphasis?

[GatorBait#15]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

Please dont tell me dwight is making evrey single free throw?Thats nit very realistic lol and im a magic fan

[Pared]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

That has nothing to do with Points of Emphasis.

The benefits/detriment to PoE are so minimal that you can hardly tell. Don't feel like it's cheating as it's actually necessary to manage runs in the game.

[Pezell04x]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I use PoE to stop runs and usually it's either defense or rebounding. I have no idea what shot selection does since the user is the one chucking up the rock...

[DarkOzzy1]

No, its not cheating in ANY way. Lol

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[benbrown1]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

Noob question, but how do I access the points of emphasis during a timeout?

[wrestlinggod1]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

Noob question, but how do I access the points of emphasis during a timeout?

During timeouts, you click the LT or L2 button I believe once or twice.

[P-Dub]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

It's twice. It starts off at the substitution overlay and two presses of the Shot modifier/isomotion button will get you there.

[DarthRambo]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I don't feel like it's "cheating" BUT I still don't see any evidence that the cpu uses it. Last game I didn't use them, even when I went down 21 to Miami @ Miami.

I still was able to come all the way back and eventually win the game even. So imo, using them would've made it that much easier to come back and win, therefore I'm choosing not to use them. Especially since I see no evidence of the cpu using them. Now, I did call my timeouts when needed, and they seemed to help out on their own with the runs and starting one of my own without using the PoEs.

I even switched teams when the cpu called a timeout, called another for the cpu team myself to check and see if the PoE were used, and everytime I do this, they still have "2" left to use. So I must assume they are not being used. So I just personally don't feel like it is fair to use them against the cpu if they aren't doing the same.

Now, the only thing I can think of doing now is when I am making a big run, pause the game. Switch teams, and call a timeout for the cpu and use a PoE for them. Then switch back teams. I haven't tested this, so not sure if this would really work. It may go back to it not being used if I did that for the cpu who knows...

But until I hear from a dev that the cpu uses them I will NOT use them personally cuz there's no need for a boost of whatever it is against the cpu if they don't use them on you. Obviously I didn't need them when down 21 to Miami, so I don't see why I would feel the need to use them against any other team in the league at any point. If I lose by 20, then so be it. It happens irl, it's the nba. I know I'm in the minority here(obviously), but until I here or see concise evidence pointing to the cpu using PoE then I will not do so myself.

[J.Bauer24]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I think its just a psychological thing for me. My team will be playing poor D then i realize 'Oh i havent hit up the PoE yet', so i do and then i feel much better about my D's play.

[Mos1ted]

Re: Do you feel like using "points of emphasis" during timeouts is cheating??

I use PoE to stop runs and usually it's either defense or rebounding. I have no idea what shot selection does since the user is the one chucking up the rock...

Taken from the NBA 2K9 instruction manual:

Point of Emphasis

Point of Emphasis gives your team a short performance boost in a specific area. You will receive 2 Points of Emphasis per quarter and another in each overtime period. You active a Point of Emphasis by highlighting the desired option and [pressing the corresponding button].

Shot Selection – Increases Offensive Awareness attribute
Rebounding – Increases team Offensive and Defensive Rebounding attributes
Ball Control – Increases Ball Handling and Pass attributes
Defense – Increases defensive attributes (Defensive Awareness, On-ball Defense, Low Post Defense, Steal, and Block)

I remember from the College Hoops series that the actual attribute boosts your players received were dependent on your coach's individual attribute for that particular aspect of the game (EX: Coach X with a A Defense rating will have a higher PoE boosts for his players than Coach Z with an F Defense rating). I'm not sure if this is the case in NBA 2K11.