NBA Live Community Event - What do you want to know?

**Stumbleweed** · 05-30-2008, 02:50 PM

Re: NBA Live Community Event - What do you want to know?

How'd you get to go to Community Day? Pretty cool.

Anyway, my biggest question is whether they will implement signature shots/styles like 2K8 has -- that was probably my biggest issue with the game aside from those funky 'rocketpack' dunk animations.. Everyone's shot was more or less the same and there didn't seem to be any skill involved with the releases. They had some of that with the go-to moves, but it's not really the same thing... Same with signature dribble packages, etc. -- are they capturing a lot more of those things to put into the game in a real way (meaning that they make a difference in the gameplay)? The skill (some would argue a chore) of learning releases for players on your team is a big part of what separates good 2K players from bad ones, and that was totally missing from Live.

Also, I'm interested in what Mike Wang will be bringing to the table.. Dunno if you can pry this out of them, but I was wondering if he had any fresh ideas that he brought over with him from 2K that made EA re-consider something important about the game...

**cocobee** · 05-30-2008, 03:07 PM

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Pared,
Did you even play nba live 08?

**Pared** · 05-30-2008, 03:21 PM

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Stumble,

Good questions. I share similar sentiment with most of what you brought up.

Coco,

I highly doubt the developers would want me asking them if I played Live '08.

Yes, I played Live '08. If you have any questions pertaining to the game, please ask away.

**cocobee** · 05-30-2008, 03:42 PM

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No worries, just wanted to make sure you had an idea of what 08 had to offer so they could make it better for 09.

-Rebounds, fixed or not?
-Online dynasty or leagues? Will they have either and if so, what will be there offering?
-Throwback jerseys - will they add them this year?
-free throw method, I heard they changed it--to what?

Have fun and I hope you come back with some good findings. I hope they leave the graphics alone and concentrate on the fluidity of the game.

**Mintsa** · 05-30-2008, 04:13 PM

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Pared, look in the Live 09 interview questions thread.

Lots of stuff in there.......check out the very post by myself.

That would be the ideal question to ask.

**Tomba** · 05-30-2008, 04:13 PM

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Ask why i wasn't invited...LOL

No seriously, DO. My editing has been keepin xbox live afloat with this game.:wink:

In all seriousness though, I do have SOME legitimate questions though for ya.

1)can you find out IF they've made any strides in the branching animations and their fluidity?
2)has there been advancement in ball physics?
3)practice court included finally?

**edubbs** · 05-30-2008, 05:46 PM

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Could you see if they added team tendacies and player tendacies this year?

I'm hoping they implemented this so, every team plays to their strong points.

Also, I would like to know if they have improved the rim/ball physics. The way the ball interacted with the rim was very unrealistic looking in 08.

And in general, find out how they improved player movement and the overall player animations for this year. Alot of the animations that were in 08 looked very unnatural and disjointed.

Have fun Pared.

**BiggD** · 05-30-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by cocobee

No worries, just wanted to make sure you had an idea of what 08 had to offer so they could make it better for 09.

-Rebounds, fixed or not?
-Online dynasty or leagues? Will they have either and if so, what will be there offering?
-Throwback jerseys - will they add them this year?
-free throw method, I heard they changed it--to what?

Have fun and I hope you come back with some good findings. I hope they leave the graphics alone and concentrate on the fluidity of the game.

Originally posted by edubbs

Could you see if they added team tendacies and player tendacies this year?

I'm hoping they implemented this so, every team plays to their strong points.

Also, I would like to know if they have improved the rim/ball physics. The way the ball interacted with the rim was very unrealistic looking in 08.

And in general, find out how they improved player movement and the overall player animations for this year. Alot of the animations that were in 08 looked very unnatural and disjointed.

Have fun Pared.

I 2nd those questions..

hope you can get some answers Pared, when is the event?

**bigeastbumrush** · 05-30-2008, 07:37 PM

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From the Wishlist Thread-

Originally posted by bigeastbumrush

I played Live 08 last night and you guys are close in the visuals. But that is it.

You need to REVAMP THE ENGINE.

The animations are not fluid at all. I don't know if it is the Foot Planting but the players move too stiff when their not in the post.

Turbo doesn't even work when you try to run faster.

Please just go back to the formula you used for Live 2005.

That being said-
FLUID PLAYER MOVEMENTS:
When I dribble from one hand to the other, it should not be so stiff and slow.

When I pass the ball to the post, it should not be a slow, high arching lob if I am pressing the button hard. It should be either:
-an overhead pass or
-a bounce pass

Jumpshots are too stiff and quick. I need more airtime when I take my jumper and need to release the shot at the peak of my jump.
It's- 1) Jump 2) Hang 3) Release
You guys have it 1) Jump 2) Release
That is WRONG!

Freestlye control (not superstar freestlye in '06) in Live 2005 was better than Quickstrike in Live 2008. It was fluid and effortless. People said it was cheese but it was fluid nonetheless. Redo your mo-capping and bring it back!

Bring back ADJUSTED SHOTS!!
Again, go back to Live 2005. I really haven't seen this since then and in Live 2005, you had it PERFECT!!
If I am in mid-air and want to change my shot, I should be able to press that same layup button AGAIN!!
Live 2005- 1) layup=press button once 2) in mid-air=still holding layup button 3) adjust my shot/pump=release button 4) adjusted layup=tap button again

Live 2006-09- 1) layup=press button once 2) in mid-air= FAIL because you're stuck in this one quick animation!

Live 2005 was so SMOOTH and effortless in doing this. They even had the adjusted shot animations so you could do some crazy adjustments in the air. Bring those back!!!

REBOUNDING/TAP-INS:
Again, why the hell was this taken out??? How do you think the really good NBA players average double-digit rebounds and have 20+ rebound nights?? TAP-INS.
Live 2005- ball bounced on the rim 1) press jump button=tip. That is one rebound even if the tip doesn't go in. But guess what, the ball was kept in play. The ball did not drop to the court. My Offensive Rebounds # was more realistic. The defense still has a chance to battle for the board.

Live 2008- ball bounced on the rim 1) press jump button = Human and CPU miss the rebound and the ball hits the floor.

Bottom line is Live nor 2K has gotten rebounding totally right. Rebounding is not a free-for-all. Guys who are serious about rebounding hawk to the ball and go up with two hands and bring it down. Rarely do I see the other teammates boxing out.
Rarely do I see a big man grab the board and swing his elbows out.
Rarely do I see a big man grab the board, pump fake and go up against the glass. It's always a dunk in these games.
Rarely do I see a big man grab the board, pump fake and some defender flys over his back with a foul.

ALLEY-OOPS
Again, Live 2005 - 1) press pass button = alley-oop. Live 2006 had this down pat.

Live 2008 - 1) press pass button to a specific man = automatic alley-oop to some guy you wasn't even looking at.

I can't explain this one. You guys dropped the ball and I have no idea why this was implemented.

AUTO-SWITCH ON DEFENSE:
Dumbest thing ever. Get rid of it. I'm not trying to be stupid, but this made no sense whatsoever.

LIGHTING:
Not every arena should be dark like MSG or Staples Center. Lighting doesn't have to be perfect, but is should be remotely reflective of each specific stadium.

CPU POINT GUARD PLAY/INTERIOR DEFENSE
Since when does every CPU PG play like Allen Iverson? And how come defenders never collapse in the paint? And how come there are no flagrant fouls? And how come the hand-checking animation is so slow? And how come Turbo works for the CPU but not for human players? And how come the "strip" animation (Live 2005) is gone?

ON-THE FLY SUBS
Copy 2K. End of story.
You cannot even sub when a player is at the FT line. Come on people.

PLAY CALLING
Why can a player only call 4 plays when there are 12 buttons, triggers, bumpers and d-pads on the XBOX 360 controller???????
What are you charging $60 for exactly? Is this not next-gen?

The postitives in Player Movements in 2008 and should not be touched are:
POST PLAY ANIMATIONS
JAB STEPPING
PUMP FAKING
GO TO MOVES
OFF THE BALL PLAYER MOVEMENT

Live 2008 also did a good job in:
COURT SPACING (perfect)
MOMENTUM (going on runs seems fulfilling like you earned it, not like it was scripted)

Get it together EA. You had a good product in 2005 and all you needed to do was build on it. Instead you put out half-assed products claiming you did know all of the next gen consoles capabilities. Well you've had some years now.

Either get it right or re-release Live 2005 with new rosters!

**Bucksin06** · 05-30-2008, 08:04 PM

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1. Can you ask what changes have been made to footplanting?
2. Have player's arms and legs been increased in size in comparison to last year?
3. Will there be in game saves?
4. Has there been any improvements made to player collisions near the basket?
5. Have there been new lay-up/ around the hoop animations compared to last year?
6. Will we be able to edit player accesories this year? (aka no player lock)
7. What feature gameplay wise should we look forward to this year?
8. What feature mode wise should we look forward to this year?
9. Will we finally be able to assign signature shots/styles to players?

Thanks
Bucksin06

23 · 05-31-2008, 03:39 AM

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Pared, im sure we have the same legit questions, and I know you'll do what you can.

Seriously though, what are they going to give us sans a gimmick move for replay ability or playing ability for that matter.

**JDJ** · 05-31-2008, 09:56 AM

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Pared, if you get a chance can you ask them how they have improved Team Play? To me it was the best part of the game and I'd like to know if they have added anything new to that online feature. (Private rooms, host can kick a player, etc)

**wbranson1** · 05-31-2008, 04:39 PM

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im just mostly interested in knowning about:

1. did they address the stealing issue? (seemed way to easy to steal the ball in nba live 08)
2. did they fix the shots like what was already asked earlier (would be nice to see signature shots)
3. did they address the missing layups issue?
5. did they address the dribbling and spinning? (seemed too easy to get past a defender)
6. how will dynasty mode be improved this year
7. any word on who will be the commentators this year?
8. did they also address the crowd and arenas to make it really seem like a basketball atmosphere? (especially at home and during the playoffs)
9. less offensive fouls called in nba live 09? felt like offensive fouls were called too often in nba live 08
10. flagrant fouls in nba live 09? if not will ejections be in for technical fouls?
11. how will free throw shooting be different in the ps3 version? will it use six axis motion/ dual shock? or will it just be a completely new setup?

thats all for now.

Thanks

**mvb34** · 05-31-2008, 07:52 PM

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Have they address the issue of rebounds hitting the floor

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