Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind? - Operation Sports Forums

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know OS now has an official Discord that you can join right now. We’ve kicked around Discords for individual games in the past, but it felt like the right time to make it more of an official thing.

Steve and I have wanted to get this going for a bit because we obviously still hear from y’all who are unhappy with some stuff on the forums, plus when there are forum outages we still want to have a place for everyone to hang. My overarching goal for the longer term is to have both Discord and the forums ultimately work together. There are some logistical issues with the vBulletin forums that don’t allow things to sync right with Discord so there will be a little maneuvering as we try to get mods and forum members any proper roles/tags they need on the Discord, but we can work through that stuff easily enough as people join.

Our general goal is to give people more options to interact with OS community members, whether that’s Discord, the forums, this newsletter, or improved apps. If people want to stick more to the forums, that’s cool. If people want to stick more to the Discord, that’s also cool. In my perfect world, we do a lot of BSing and day-to-day chatting on the Discord about games and sports, and then more of the “in-depth” discussions or hefty things like long slider breakdowns or analysis of gameplay end up on the forums so that can act as a sort of “best of” area for anything OS community related. That said, you all will ultimately shape how the ecosystem shakes out, I just want to give you spaces you like so you can have a good time with other folks in the community.

The same general rules will apply on the Discord as they do on the forums, and we’ve brought most of the forum categories to the Discord as well so there should not be too much confusion as you navigate around.

With the Operation Sports and Discord announcement now out there, it’s also worth mentioning our OS premium newsletter, which quietly launched a couple of weeks ago. Built off the Not Just Another Roster Update newsletter, it offers a mix of retrospectives, guides, interviews and deeper dives into the sports gaming world—covering both current and classic titles.

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jeebs9

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#91

07-28-2011, 11:27 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Probably won't get that jersey... But I'm wishing for it. Just like you brother.

But I've never been jersey crazy before. I'm more about the game playing well. But if they can get something close. I would be cool. I don't need much to make it feel like 1998 again.

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sportjames23

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#92

07-28-2011, 11:29 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by jd@os

I. Want. This. Jersey. In. The. Game.

And this one:

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

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KyotoCarl

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#93

07-28-2011, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by VDusen04

Some more 2K information should be due out pretty soon here, yes? I think it was around this time last year the Jordan Challenge information was unveiled. 7/22/10 was the Jordan Challenge insight and 7/30/10 was the enhanced control insight (a Thursday and a Friday, respectively). And looking back, I can't recall if those were actually called "insights" or just random updates of info. Either way.

Yesterday, or tuesday, Ronnie2K said new info was still a few days of. I'm hoping he meant thursday or friday.

What we know so far about NBA 2K14 - FAQ/QA:
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2045267769

My thoughts on how replays should be handled:
http://www.operationsports.com/Kyoto...plays-replays/
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jd@os

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#94

07-28-2011, 05:19 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by jeebs9

Probably won't get that jersey... But I'm wishing for it. Just like you brother.

But I've never been jersey crazy before. I'm more about the game playing well. But if they can get something close. I would be cool. I don't need much to make it feel like 1998 again.

Sadly enough I actually agree with you. I LOVED that pinstripe uniform, but I would settle for the 1998 one that Sportjames posted without the pinstripes. Just as long as I can get that black alternate that doesn't say "Chicago" on it--I want it to say "Bulls".
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crandolph

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#95

07-28-2011, 10:42 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

The Ultimate List...PERIOD!!!
Championship Teams:
1969 - 1970 Knicks (Frazier's apex season)
1970 - 1971 Bucks
1971 - 1972 Lakers
1976 - 1977 Blazers (Walton's apex season)
1982 - 1983 76ers
1985 - 1986 Celtics
1986 - 1987 Lakers (Magic's apex season)
1988 - 1989 Pistons
1991 - 1992 Bulls (Pippen's apex season)
1993 - 1994 Rockts (Hakeem's apex season)
1995 - 1996 Bulls
1999 - 2000 Lakers (Shaq's apex season)
2002 - 2003 Spurs (Duncan's apex season)
2007 - 2008 Celtics
2008 - 2009 Lakers

Damn-Good or Crazy-Fun Teams:
1972 - 1973 Celtics (Cowan's apex season)
1976 - 1977 76ers (Dr. J's apex season)
1986 - 1987 Hawks (Wilkin's apex season)
1989 - 1990 Jazz (Stockton's apex & Malone's apex seasons)
1991 - 1992 Warriors (Hardaway's apex season)
1992 - 1993 Suns
1993 - 1994 Sonics
1993 - 1994 Knicks
1994 - 1995 Magic (Penny's apex season)
1999 - 2000 Trailblazers
2001 - 2002 Kings
2003 - 2004 Timberwolves (Garnett's apex season)
2004 - 2005 Suns
2008 - 2009 Cavs
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LiveAllDaWay

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#96

07-28-2011, 11:09 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

I don't want the 2000 classics teams i want classics that are way back like the 60's 70's 80's Also I want Kareem Abdul Jabaar in this game
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t-mac357

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#97

07-29-2011, 02:49 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

I'd rather have all-decade teams than classic teams. And Kareem please.
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jeebs9

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#98

07-29-2011, 08:07 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by t-mac357

I'd rather have all-decade teams than classic teams. And Kareem please.

Na that was just boring... And it had ran it's course....

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VDusen04

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#99

07-29-2011, 09:27 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by t-mac357

I'd rather have all-decade teams than classic teams. And Kareem please.

I respect your opinion, but I personally found the all-decade teams to be just a little too fantastical. For some reason, I actually enjoyed them a lot more when they at least wore their own respective jerseys (2K2). Once they began all wearing the same generic "All-70's" uniforms, it didn't even feel like I was using legends anymore. I acknowledge all gaming requires we use our imaginations a little bit, but that was too much for me. Classic teams, with authentic jerseys and courts and whatnot, help bridge that gap, where I can actually feel like I'm using a legend and their teammates during their era.

Those all-decade teams ended up being more useful for me for their ability to trade the legends to their actual teams as opposed to using the legends teams themselves. I agree about Kareem though. I get the feeling 2K's tried to get the big guy in there but just haven't been able to make it happen yet. The created Kareem on the 360 last year was actually pretty legit, only the absence of goggles make it seem obvious that it's not really him.
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Jarbeez

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#100

07-29-2011, 09:53 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

I guess that is your opinion of the ultimate list, but I would need the Pacers on here from the 90's somewhere. Jordan/Miller had some classic games against each other, as well as the Knicks/Miller rivalry. Has to be included...please!?

Originally posted by crandolph

The Ultimate List...PERIOD!!!
Championship Teams:
1969 - 1970 Knicks (Frazier's apex season)
1970 - 1971 Bucks
1971 - 1972 Lakers
1976 - 1977 Blazers (Walton's apex season)
1982 - 1983 76ers
1985 - 1986 Celtics
1986 - 1987 Lakers (Magic's apex season)
1988 - 1989 Pistons
1991 - 1992 Bulls (Pippen's apex season)
1993 - 1994 Rockts (Hakeem's apex season)
1995 - 1996 Bulls
1999 - 2000 Lakers (Shaq's apex season)
2002 - 2003 Spurs (Duncan's apex season)
2007 - 2008 Celtics
2008 - 2009 Lakers

Damn-Good or Crazy-Fun Teams:
1972 - 1973 Celtics (Cowan's apex season)
1976 - 1977 76ers (Dr. J's apex season)
1986 - 1987 Hawks (Wilkin's apex season)
1989 - 1990 Jazz (Stockton's apex & Malone's apex seasons)
1991 - 1992 Warriors (Hardaway's apex season)
1992 - 1993 Suns
1993 - 1994 Sonics
1993 - 1994 Knicks
1994 - 1995 Magic (Penny's apex season)
1999 - 2000 Trailblazers
2001 - 2002 Kings
2003 - 2004 Timberwolves (Garnett's apex season)
2004 - 2005 Suns
2008 - 2009 Cavs
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jeebs9

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#101

07-29-2011, 11:13 AM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by VDusen04

I respect your opinion, but I personally found the all-decade teams to be just a little too fantastical. For some reason, I actually enjoyed them a lot more when they at least wore their own respective jerseys (2K2). Once they began all wearing the same generic "All-70's" uniforms, it didn't even feel like I was using legends anymore. I acknowledge all gaming requires we use our imaginations a little bit, but that was too much for me. Classic teams, with authentic jerseys and courts and whatnot, help bridge that gap, where I can actually feel like I'm using a legend and their teammates during their era.

Those all-decade teams ended up being more useful for me for their ability to trade the legends to their actual teams as opposed to using the legends teams themselves. I agree about Kareem though. I get the feeling 2K's tried to get the big guy in there but just haven't been able to make it happen yet. The created Kareem on the 360 last year was actually pretty legit, only the absence of goggles make it seem obvious that it's not really him.

Exactly! That is all people would do is take the players and put them on their teams. I only played with those All Star teams during All Star weekend's. And I can say I've played with them maybe 5 times in the last 5 years. I have picked lengends for Street games. But after a while it gets a little too much.

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thefranchise03

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#102

07-29-2011, 01:19 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Will they have those decade teams this year? No idea why it was taken out in the first place. Sure they added the classic teams, but I want the other legends too
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#103

07-29-2011, 02:31 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Personally, im glad they removed those all decade teams and put in more classic teams. I never played with those teams, and I've been buy 2K basketball ever since NBA2K3 was released.
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The Senator

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#104

07-29-2011, 06:44 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by jeebs9

Exactly! That is all people would do is take the players and put them on their teams. I only played with those All Star teams during All Star weekend's. And I can say I've played with them maybe 5 times in the last 5 years. I have picked lengends for Street games. But after a while it gets a little too much.

I think they'd be more than worthwhile for those reasons, especially the older All Decade teams that will not be represented in any of the classic team additions. Even if you might not use the teams, they could assist roster makers at the very least.

There seems to be a bit of a divide between people clamoring for either classic teams or all decade teams, why not have both?

And while we're at it, why not make an actual team out of those stupidly overpowered celebrity guests from streetball mode? The more teams, the better, and they'd be a fun challenge to beat.
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VDusen04

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#105

07-29-2011, 06:52 PM

Re: Can MORE Classic Teams be far behind?

Originally posted by The Senator

I think they'd be more than worthwhile for those reasons, especially the older All Decade teams that will not be represented in any of the classic team additions. Even if you might not use the teams, they could assist roster makers at the very least.

There seems to be a bit of a divide between people clamoring for either classic teams or all decade teams, why not have both?

And while we're at it, why not make an actual team out of those stupidly overpowered celebrity guests from streetball mode? The more teams, the better, and they'd be a fun challenge to beat.

If they all fit without a problem of disc space, then I'm in full agreement. I'm just totally in the dark as to how much room a given disc has to fit in what they want. So therefore I tend to roll with the "if we had to choose, I'd definitely choose classic teams" point of view. But yeah, I feel like with College 2K housing hundreds of teams, I'd imagine NBA (even with more detailed graphics and current gameplay) could fit their fair share as well.
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