NBA 2K14 Community Team-Up Recommendations

[jersez]

Re: NBA 2K14 Community Team-Up Recommendations

We probably shoulda realized this since the fact that the event happens less than 2 months when the game gets to be at houses. But NEXT GEN is still out there. Who knows?

But seriously, we need like an early Team Up thing were our best OS members in certain categories just go and play the beta and give ideas. Doing it around this team up thing NOW is probably close to late and is the stretch of promoting everything for the 2 month hype (which includes this Team Up thing)

Ronnie2K and I are going to try to increase this program to have members up here twice a year. The dev's would love to sit down with OS members and talk nitty gritty details and I wanted to provide that opportunity for this community in the future. Basically, if we were to expand this to March as well - there would be time for lots of input on the current project - where we would love to bring in a "team OS" group.

For now, the team is looking at guys who help promote the content and discuss, well, some surprises we have in store for all our fans. More on that later. I'm very happy that we can bring in these guys to provide feedback and talk about some of their future interests in the series.

We have some surprises for everyone.

Sorry if you read this already, but just to repost what ld2k said about bringing in OS players and the purpose of team up. Hopefully they'll stick to their words.

[The Lob Mob]

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This proves my point, just watch half of this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkqJf3LtC5s

I watched 4 seconds... That was enough for me. SMH. What an egomaniac!

[MarvinOida]

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I watched 4 seconds... That was enough for me. SMH. What an egomaniac!

I laugh at his introductions every time... It just makes me laugh... Cause its like a catchphrase for him.

[OkayC]

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I laugh at his introductions every time... It just makes me laugh... Cause its like a catchphrase for him.

Ive only heard about subthegamer and never watched him. Now im not going to watch him.

[MarvinOida]

Ive only heard about subthegamer and never watched him. Now im not going to watch him.

I just YouTubers for entertainment, if I want to learn 2K, I'll just go to OS

[mango_prom]

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Ive only heard about subthegamer and never watched him. Now im not going to watch him.

Never heard of the guy. Watched a video where he played with some All-Euro team against MJ and friends. After a few minutes of spin dunks and lead passing I'm wondering if that's the target group 2k is aiming for once again. I mean this tool is the type of person you want to give a first look at 2k14? All he does is posting videos of him opening stupid MyTeam packs and sh*t...yeah he really knows what he's talking about. He's posting face cam vids of him playing MyTeam, now that's impressive...

So maybe more social media integration and focus on MyPlayer/MyTeam for 2k14? Man, I realy hope EA delivers...

[Da_Czar]

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Never heard of the guy. Watched a video where he played with some All-Euro team against MJ and friends. After a few minutes of spin dunks and lead passing I'm wondering if that's the target group 2k is aiming for once again. I mean this tool is the type of person you want to give a first look at 2k14? All he does is posting videos of him opening stupid MyTeam packs and sh*t...yeah he really knows what he's talking about. He's posting face cam vids of him playing MyTeam, now that's impressive...

So maybe more social media integration and focus on MyPlayer/MyTeam for 2k14? Man, I realy hope EA delivers...

Just because marketing is targeting a certain audience that doesn't tell us who the gameplay team was targeting. Certainly playability for all has to be considered if you want to move units but it's marketing's job to sell units.

If your only concern is game-play then almost nothing said before the last few weeks before game release (Since they seem to talk gameplay last) should really be of interest.

I mean it's not like we don't understand the situation. There is no perceived NEED to market to us. We seek out the information and are certain to make up our own minds to buy or not to buy based on what is important to us.

In fact if they did try to market to us we would probably reply simply by saying show us gameplay or a demo and then I will make my decision. So let marketing and youtubers do what they do.

And continue, as a community, to make smart, focused threads with the meat you want to see in your game.

[Eman5805]

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Send me! People say I sound like James Earl Jones. My review will be awesome!

[jersez]

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Just because marketing is targeting a certain audience that doesn't tell us who the gameplay team was targeting. Certainly playability for all has to be considered if you want to move units but it's marketing's job to sell units.

If your only concern is game-play then almost nothing said before the last few weeks before game release (Since they seem to talk gameplay last) should really be of interest.

I mean it's not like we don't understand the situation. There is no perceived NEED to market to us. We seek out the information and are certain to make up our own minds to buy or not to buy based on what is important to us.

In fact if they did try to market to us we would probably reply simply by saying show us gameplay or a demo and then I will make my decision. So let marketing and youtubers do what they do.

And continue, as a community, to make smart, focused threads with the meat you want to see in your game.

I agree with this, business wise it's a very smart marketing tool I'm not mad at them for using, to get people to advertise your product to a lot of people for free really, and it's only july going into August where they really start to promote the game. So Team up is really like the beginning to 2k's promotional campaign.

In terms of gameplay,I can't really say it's going to more of the casual user I'll say you really don't need to practice and learn the game like in previous 2k's. While running plays and having multiple options is really a sim feature, even though broken plays still occur. I'm in wait and see mode, before I can say they're going towards the casual crowd, and I play the cpu hof sim so idk if that matters.

[The Lob Mob]

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I laugh at his introductions every time... It just makes me laugh... Cause its like a catchphrase for him.

I do the same thing as far as on my commentary videos I say 'Hello World, this is another Lob Mob Video...' something I started out doing subconsciously... & subscribers & other member of The Lob Mob brought it to my attention but I think as long as it's organic then it's cool... but when it's all catch phasey that's when I'm not feeling it... I see where you're coming from though.

[ForeverVersatile]

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I have to disagree with Da Czar, even if the game play is slightly balanced, they're still advertising to the 1000’s of kids subscribed to these YouTube guys. Online play will be just as bad as it is now which is so kid/casual friendly.

[LD2k]

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Oh I might add, the plan was to have two separate sessions this year but...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADfjrh12L38

Busy times.

[mango_prom]

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I have to disagree with Da Czar, even if the game play is slightly balanced, they're still advertising to the 1000’s of kids subscribed to these YouTube guys. Online play will be just *** bad as it is now.

I mean do they really need much more than Lebron endorsement, the usual great attention to presentation and easy to master gameplay in order to attract the masses of casual gamers? It just seems like they're really milking it right now. Basically, they've invited a few fans who will rave about awesome graphics, new clothes for MyPlayer and so on for free. Smart business for sure.

On the other hand, for fixing the most glaring issues 2k won't need to invite 1000 harcore sim fans for 2 weeks of testing. Rosters are a mess, the same with playbooks, playcalling and defense. Has been said over and over again. 2k is aware of all this, so let's see how the actual game turns out.

[vannwolfhawk]

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Roster related
Vtcrb
Bedwardsroy
Slimm44
Hyperballer21
Nogster

Playbooks/Defense schemes related
Da Czar
Vannwolfhawk

Gameplay/movement/moves related
JasonWilliams55
JerseyReign
Jersez

Association related


Eaglerock
Ronyell
Leftos (I know he will be part of 2k, but yet he still isnt, so)

Classics related
Portlandblazer
Rayray34
Sellaz32

Accesories/Kicks related
Seanbarkley
AngelG

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*no particular order and all are well rounded 2k gurus that can contribute to many modes, the separation was just how I personaly think they can contribute to their best.


P.S.:
I miss the days were OS was awarded with been able to send a select teamup (Steve, Da_Czar, Pared, Rockchisler, Chase, etc).

Here is to hope for 2k going back to its roots and re-establishing it, better yet, if they did both: the encounter with the OS Community and the Community Team-up one. Both obviously appealing distinct markets.

Might be wrong, but I thought most of the expenses were afforded by the community members and even if 2k were paying all, the potential benefits of been in contact with so many valuable members of our community and their feedback, would very well be worth it.

Chris, if you ever do have a program that is twice a year and early in the development cycle, this is a great reference list you might want to print out. I believe this covers all modes for the sim nation. You truly could not go wrong with any of those guys with feedback in their respective areas of expertise.

[LD2k]

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Chris, if you ever do have a program that is twice a year and early in the development cycle, this is a great reference list you might want to print out. I believe this covers all modes for the sim nation. You truly could not go wrong with any of those guys with feedback in their respective areas of expertise.

Noted my man. Thanks for this.