NBA 2K13 Advanced Controls

[AllStarDaDon]

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To bad he is with the Lakers now. Trust me. You will fall in love with Dwight especially with post controls being a lil bit easier. I have always been a big time Magic fan, but the reason Dwight became my favorite player in the NBA was because of 2k. Back during 2k11, when the post controls were over hauled, Dwight became unstoppable.

This is from my post in the impressions thread about the face up drive animation.

Sickkkk.

Melo does this alot also. I always wondered why I couldn't pull it off in 2K12 it's because it wasn't in the game

[Beluba]

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Okay I just have two more questions. I remember around E3 footage time, you post on here that you were unhappy with isomotion. Are you happy with the new dribbling system?

My second question is could you possibly give us a tip on using the new control stick dribbling? So we can have something to practice during in the demo.

Thank you for your time and the hard work you've put in over the years.

For a first year effort... pretty happy with the right stick iso. But it will take another year to get the full design implemented. So ask me again next year. :wink:

As for tips... My advice for those who are still struggling with the controls would be to give it time. It took most people in the office several days, if not longer, to get comfortable with the changes. But at some point it will click and become second nature. Moving Isomotion to the right stick is a necessary step in bringing the floor game of NBA2K to the next level. It will be more apparent when you see the next evolution of the Control Stick in 14.

The other thing I'll add is that there's a rhythm to the moves and how they chain together. It's important to learn them and to use the moves in the proper contexts. Spazzing on the right stick won't get you very far, at least not in the higher difficulty levels or against competent human opponents. It's also important to coordinate where you're trying to go with the left stick before and after right stick moves. That's something that's not really in the manual or in Training Camp. You just kind of have to learn it through trial and error. Also, lay off turbo until you're ready to attack with your drive. Too much turbo will make the dribbler very unwieldy.

[jersez]

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For a first year effort... pretty happy with the right stick iso. But it will take another year to get the full design implemented. So ask me again next year. :wink:

As for tips... My advice for those who are still struggling with the controls would be to give it time. It took most people in the office several days, if not longer, to get comfortable with the changes. But at some point it will click and become second nature. Moving Isomotion to the right stick is a necessary step in bringing the floor game of NBA2K to the next level. It will be more apparent when you see the next evolution of the Control Stick in 14.

The other thing I'll add is that there's a rhythm to the moves and how they chain together. It's important to learn them and to use the moves in the proper contexts. Spazzing on the right stick won't get you very far, at least not in the higher difficulty levels or against competent human opponents. It's also important to coordinate where you're trying to go with the left stick before and after right stick moves. That's something that's not really in the manual or in Training Camp. You just kind of have to learn it through trial and error. Also, lay off turbo until you're ready to attack with your drive. Too much turbo will make the dribbler very unwieldy.

Thank you, I think I that is my problem as in I'm spazzing on the stick, because I'm used to the old isomotion system. I saw the control list and i've memorized the move list. It's just weird because the Left stick also does dribbling moves. I'll have to learn how to ease up and read my defender. I'll keep these tips in mind when I get the retail version. Thank you again for answering my questions.

[Rostee F]

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Sorry to say that but i hate these new controls! I want to play with the alternative setup!

[HighRiser32]

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Sorry to say that but i hate these new controls! I want to play with the alternative setup!

takes about 9-10 games to the get the hang, after that it was easy, plus I dont even know if they have dribble move ratings but it seems like it and they matter more this year. If you played the game last year you know what I'm talking about. Lebrons behind the back is kinda average. DWades stepback is great (ok now get up) etc.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

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CAn we switch the control stick and shot stick? I'd rather hold of L2 and use the right stick to crossoever. 3 years of using RS to do layups isn't gonna go away easy lol

[Stickz24]

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takes about 9-10 games to the get the hang, after that it was easy, plus I dont even know if they have dribble move ratings but it seems like it and they matter more this year. If you played the game last year you know what I'm talking about. Lebrons behind the back is kinda average. DWades stepback is great (ok now get up) etc.

I'll appreciate the learning curve and not ask too many premature questions. But if you haven't already you all might want to consider toning down the players "fall from crossover animations." Just saw a guy fall face flat for no apparent reason. A decreased occurrence wow increase the oooo wee factor when it's done right. But minimize the distractions when animation errors. Win -win.

Imo they are as rare as back to back 3 pointers (whatever percentage you would apply to that is about fair). Not completely alien but enough to raise an eye brow when they happen.

[Stickz24]

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takes about 9-10 games to the get the hang, after that it was easy, plus I dont even know if they have dribble move ratings but it seems like it and they matter more this year. If you played the game last year you know what I'm talking about. Lebrons behind the back is kinda average. DWades stepback is great (ok now get up) etc.

Appreciate your involvement. Been playing since 2k. I like the company's general ethos when it comes to effort w this game. I'm 30 now so I've been playing since I was 17. Seems like we've all grown up together.

This an league pass are my annual Christmas gifts to self
** College years were def the best tho **

[TreyIM2]

DAMN, my whole message didn't post due to lost connection on this damn train. Lol.

Either way, LOVE the dribble stick fusion, M-Dub! Had weird mental marriages of Live 10 when playing that threw me off when trying to use shot stick.as well as TCP, at first, so I went to face button shooting and passing which help my anxieties and wack gameplay. Lol. However, subconsciously, I eased back to shot stick lil by lil.

Either way, I think I love this game, NOW. Took too long for me to feel this way about an NBA2K game. Kudos, Mike and 2K team!

[The 24th Letter]

It's amazing how quickly the LT + stick combo has become second nature...especially in situations like finishing drives, cuts, catch and shoots...this game is going to take a toll on my left index finger though..lol

As far as dribbling, the first thing I had to realize is though the dribbling is on he right stick now, this is NOT NBA Live lol. There is a entirely different direction 2k took it and I'm beginning to understand the way moves chain together. I know I'm going to have to relearn this when I get the retail and boost the difficulty up.

[Goffs]

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It's amazing how quickly the LT + stick combo has become second nature...especially in situations like finishing drives, cuts, catch and shoots...this game is going to take a toll on my left index finger though..lol

As far as dribbling, the first thing I had to realize is though the dribbling is on he right stick now, this is NOT NBA Live lol. There is a entirely different direction 2k took it and I'm beginning to understand the way moves chain together. I know I'm going to have to relearn this when I get the retail and boost the difficulty up.

Kind of...you can spin and do step backs with the L stick with ease....you need to lay off the L stick if you are doing moves with the right. This is what threw me off most of the time and once I figured it out the moves were much easier to pull off.

Like in other 2k games laying off the turbo has more success getting passed the guy than pressing it.

[Rawdeal28]

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Sorry to say that but i hate these new controls! I want to play with the alternative setup!

im gonna have to agree. this new setup focuses on shooting with the button and i hate that. im a shot stick guy, it doesnt feel natural to hold L2 to shoot jumpers.

cant wait till tuesday so i can change it.

[The 24th Letter]

Even though I'm getting the hang of it, I can def see my self going back....I really hope it's still fully functional...

[Goffs]

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Yeah same here...using shot stick since it was first introduced and I just can't go back to button pressing to shoot...

[Vni]

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Make sure you're holding Turbo when you move the LS in the direction you want to drive. Not all sizeup moves have explosive launch branch points, but most do. Best thing to do is to go into practice mode with the full game and experiment.

Hi Beluba and thanks for taking time to answer a few questions. If you ever come across mine feel free to answer.

The fact that players bite on pumpfakes without me doing anything is that due to the defensive assist strenght slider beeing set by default at 50?