NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[stephensonmc]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Im sure the guys will be happy to chime in on the shots. I'll throw in a couple of suggestions... do you guys need pic or video examples though stephenson?

24th I think its just harder to get a guage on a guy like PP's shot when he's not in his hot spot section, just like when he's at the top left corner.

Detailed text, pics or videos.

Any will do my man.

As for the different leans, if you aren't holding the left analog stick and just pull up for a shot, he's going straight up. Experiment using the left analog stick when shooting and you'll get different leans.

[23]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Will do. Im so curious to see the other guys and how they play in the game. So far no player plays exactly the same which I love.

[23bluesman]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Will do. Im so curious to see the other guys and how they play in the game. So far no player plays exactly the same which I love.

Definitely. The DNA thing seems to be working well. Playing numerous times against the Celtics - KG takes his shots in the post with his turnaround fadeaways and at the top of the key with his face-up jumpers. Allen usually just spots up while Pierce does a little bit of everything, taking 3s in my face and driving to the basket.

Sometimes, I player lock on Kobe and notice the differences in my teammates as well. When I pass the ball to Gasol at the top of key, if he has space he shoots it which is something he does in real life (plus I checked his DNA in that spot, and indeed shooting it instead of driving is his tendency). That is something Bynum never does when I pass him the ball in the same spot.

I had a great play where I passed the ball to Gasol at the top of the key, and Ariza quickly cut to the basket and instantly Gasol passed him the ball and Ariza had a nice wide-open dunk. It was great to see the cpu play with intelligence. Funny thing was, I noticed that whenever I put Ariza in plays like this open up. So I checked out his DNA and whattya know, a 30+% in cuts.

Can't wait to see how other teams and players play.

[HoosierDaddy]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

stephensonmc: give us the ability to choose a different jumper for each player and don't lock the feature. That way we can alter the game and give you a better version of a shot, instead of implementing a totally different shot for a player. I hope you all allow us to all the features instead of locking everything.

[23bluesman]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

stephensonmc: give us the ability to choose a different jumper for each player and don't lock the feature. That way we can alter the game and give you a better version of a shot, instead of implementing a totally different shot for a player. I hope you all allow us to all the features instead of locking everything.

Agree 100%.

[stephensonmc]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

stephensonmc: give us the ability to choose a different jumper for each player and don't lock the feature. That way we can alter the game and give you a better version of a shot, instead of implementing a totally different shot for a player. I hope you all allow us to all the features instead of locking everything.

Good one man. Will note.

[jan21]

can anyone do a follow up dunk? really want to see that in the game...

and i noticed some of the player's head like ariza and o'bryant - not proportionate to the body... i hope they can do something about it.

[Beluba]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

I'll make sure you can edit sig shots in Live '10... I agree, that's a must.

And yes, you guys are totally right about mocap. I'm not sure how the Paul Pierce shoot went, as that was before my time at EA. But going forward, we will need to do a better job at ALWAYS pushing the talent to go 100% game speed. Otherwise, it's useless to us. I actually agree with Moses, the Paul Pierce sig does leave something to be desired... guess we'll just need to get him suited up again.

[23bluesman]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

I'll make sure you can edit sig shots in Live '10... I agree, that's a must.

And yes, you guys are totally right about mocap. I'm not sure how the Paul Pierce shoot went, as that was before my time at EA. But going forward, we will need to do a better job at ALWAYS pushing the talent to go 100% game speed. Otherwise, it's useless to us. I actually agree with Moses, the Paul Pierce sig does leave something to be desired... guess we'll just need to get him suited up again.

Thanks! I really feel that '10 will be something special, and a large part of that gut feeling is because of your full time in the development. That being said, really looking forward to this year's game too!

[left4dead]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

I'll make sure you can edit sig shots in Live '10... I agree, that's a must.

Whle you're at it, can you also make sure that the following are fixed as well:

-choppy gameplay
-terrible passing mechanics
-players constantly running/stepping out of bounds
-better shooting controls (impriove release points)
-revamp player models (too skinny)
-ability to break out of a dribbling animation
-blocked shots (way too many of them)

Just to name a few.

[Lewis160]

Gameplay

i tried the demo is okay. the gameplay is worst.u cannot get by the defender its impossible to do it . when you jump to block a shot or get a rebound the player jumps too late like in slow motion why? please fix this and make it better

[DakkoN]

Re: Gameplay

u cannot get by the defender its impossible to do it

Don't know what game you're playing because I can get to the rim at will even on the hardest difficulty.

[Beluba]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Whle you're at it, can you also make sure that the following are fixed as well:

-choppy gameplay
-terrible passing mechanics
-players constantly running/stepping out of bounds
-better shooting controls (impriove release points)
-revamp player models (too skinny)
-ability to break out of a dribbling animation
-blocked shots (way too many of them)

Just to name a few.

We'll do our best.

[XenoZograscope]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

I'll make sure you can edit sig shots in Live '10... I agree, that's a must.

Good looking out on that Beluba, that would be a nice addition for 10 for sure.

[23]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Any way to make the crowd feel more involved in the action

Full arena participation cameras flashing fans cowbells signs hecklers dancing fat guys, lol the whole nine