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  • Dat Boi TJ
    Banned
    • Apr 2009
    • 243

    #916
    Re: Ask the devs a question

    Originally posted by stephensonmc
    This is a gameplay year for us guys. We obviously see where our shortcomings are, and have worked so hard to address that. Because of this, our resources have been limited.

    We do have your traditional "new features," but we're also trying to move away from that back of the box, feature-driven strategy, and just deliver a good game.
    Well I can accept that I'd rather a quality over quantity. And when playing in fiba will I be able to knock the ball off the rim without getting a goaltending?

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    • rfc redheat
      Banned
      • Jun 2009
      • 70

      #917
      Re: Ask the devs a question

      -Did you fix the ease of fast breaks mainly along the baseline and the ease of which animations work and allow them to go through defenders.....

      -Did you fix how a defender will stay in defensive postion and not be able to run and pick up a defender going to the hoop or running around the court....

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      • pbz06
        Banned
        • Oct 2008
        • 1504

        #918
        Re: Ask the devs a question

        Originally posted by stephensonmc
        This is a gameplay year for us guys. We obviously see where our shortcomings are, and have worked so hard to address that. Because of this, our resources have been limited.

        We do have your traditional "new features," but we're also trying to move away from that back of the box, feature-driven strategy, and just deliver a good game.
        Whew, and that is EXACTLY why I will most likely get Live '10 this year.

        I appreciate the little details, but I can live without authentic arena scoreboards, signs in the stands, water bottles on the sidelines, bench players moving around, sneaker colors, hair style customizations etc. if it means getting the core basketball gameplay right, including the player models/animations, and ball/rim phsyics which from what I've heard seem to be improved significantly.

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        • callmeking
          Banned
          • Jun 2009
          • 120

          #919
          Re: Ask the devs a question

          Originally posted by stephensonmc
          This is a gameplay year for us guys. We obviously see where our shortcomings are, and have worked so hard to address that. Because of this, our resources have been limited.

          We do have your traditional "new features," but we're also trying to move away from that back of the box, feature-driven strategy, and just deliver a good game.
          How is that backof the box material? Its just realism. Things like that should automatically be in the game. I'm not bashing what you said, just expressing my opinion. I love what you're doing with the game so far, but these things should be added.

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          • callmeking
            Banned
            • Jun 2009
            • 120

            #920
            Re: Ask the devs a question

            Originally posted by pbz06
            Whew, and that is EXACTLY why I will most likely get Live '10 this year.

            I appreciate the little details, but I can live without authentic arena scoreboards, signs in the stands, water bottles on the sidelines, bench players moving around, sneaker colors, hair style customizations etc. if it means getting the core basketball gameplay right, including the player models/animations, and ball/rim phsyics which from what I've heard seem to be improved significantly.
            Please tell me they didn't say that stuff will not be in the game.

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            • Jamin23
              MVP
              • Feb 2009
              • 2751

              #921
              Re: Ask the devs a question

              Originally posted by callmeking
              Please tell me they didn't say that stuff will not be in the game.
              No!! That was never said, unless I missed something. At least I hope not.
              E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES

              FLY EAGLES FLY

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              • michaeljordanjr
                Banned
                • Jun 2009
                • 972

                #922
                @callmeking

                It's be great if it's in the game but at this stage of sports gaming consumers don't make a decision on these small presentation details. We decide based on core mechanics and how realisticaly it mimics the real sport. So while before Live focused on gimmicks for an arcade audience we now know simulation is #1 for them and us consumers.

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                • GSW
                  Simnation
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 8041

                  #923
                  Re: Ask the devs a question

                  Originally posted by stephensonmc
                  BTW guys, I've seen a TON of people across all boards say that we (the NBA LIVE team) are coming here everyday as a marketing ploy, or to "pat you guys on the back."

                  WRONG

                  We don't have to come here, we choose to come here. There's no EA Darth Vader pointing a light saber to our heads saying "interact with the community."

                  Me personally, I've BEEN where all of you have. I owned MaddenMania.com and have been a member of OS since 2003, so this stuff comes absolutely natural to me.

                  Let's get one thing straight here, we're not marketing, we're producers of a game who have a very long day job. We come here because we care, and it seems absolutely ridiculous not to come here and talk with the community. Why? Because you guys are our most informed PERIOD. Not having time for you guys is a really bad excuse.
                  #Simnation

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                  • pbz06
                    Banned
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 1504

                    #924
                    Re: Ask the devs a question

                    Originally posted by callmeking
                    Please tell me they didn't say that stuff will not be in the game.
                    No not at all. Nobody said that.

                    It just peeves me that some people are so focused on bells and whistles, or the "cherry on top" so to speak.

                    This year, it seems (and I'm hoping) that the new dev team is focusing on getting the gameplay right first, so we have a solid game of basketball before worrying about adding the details like a towel boy or something. Know what I mean?

                    I want to make sure players play realistically, teams play realistically, and everything just meshes together in terms of what's happening on the court. Smart AI (like the auto subs and player rotations), making reads, passing out of double teams, using offensive plays, exploiting mismatches, no rubber banding defense or laser guided passes etc......also and make it all look good with improved and smoother animations and player models. Don't forget better ball trajectories and rim/net/ball physics and variations.

                    If they can improve stuff like that, I wouldn't complain about bench players not wearing warmups or if there's no towel boy on the sideline, or if players wern't wearing the correct shoes.

                    MLB The Show took this approach and it's paying off. The focused on gameplay in '08 and laid out a good foundation. This year they improved on that and also added more stadium details, like better crowds, more specific stadium authenticity, fans walking around etc.

                    If NBA Live wants to be the best (and it seems to be heading in the right direction), they need to lay the foundation of a solid basketball playing game first. Don't get me wrong, I love all the cool little details too, but you build the house first before decorating it.

                    Last edited by pbz06; 06-24-2009, 05:14 PM.

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                    • Jamin23
                      MVP
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 2751

                      #925
                      Re: Ask the devs a question

                      Originally posted by stephensonmc
                      BTW guys, I've seen a TON of people across all boards say that we (the NBA LIVE team) are coming here everyday as a marketing ploy, or to "pat you guys on the back."

                      WRONG

                      We don't have to come here, we choose to come here. There's no EA Darth Vader pointing a light saber to our heads saying "interact with the community."

                      Me personally, I've BEEN where all of you have. I owned MaddenMania.com and have been a member of OS since 2003, so this stuff comes absolutely natural to me.

                      Let's get one thing straight here, we're not marketing, we're producers of a game who have a very long day job. We come here because we care, and it seems absolutely ridiculous not to come here and talk with the community. Why? Because you guys are our most informed PERIOD. Not having time for you guys is a really bad excuse.
                      I can tell you one thing. I can't speak for everyone hear but I appreciate you coming on here out of your time and taking our ideas. I asked you for Lebron's chalk toss and you put it in the game. Not all game developers would do that or that other company, but ea gets it that we are the ones that help make the game better. I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done and can't wait for this game.
                      E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES

                      FLY EAGLES FLY

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                      • stephensonmc
                        WW*/*FC C*mm*n*ty Mgr.
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 2105

                        #926
                        Re: Ask the devs a question

                        Originally posted by callmeking
                        How is that backof the box material? Its just realism. Things like that should automatically be in the game. I'm not bashing what you said, just expressing my opinion. I love what you're doing with the game so far, but these things should be added.
                        I meant things like online dynasty dude.
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                        • Meechie1013
                          Rookie
                          • May 2009
                          • 229

                          #927
                          Re: Ask the devs a question

                          Wat up Steph my man, I loved to see how Live10 will have warm-up uniforms. K, now knowing that, will some players jus be in s cut off shirt when warming up?? Like Dwight will have on the black cut off shirt with his shorts. Is this in the gm?? j/w

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                          • bigball12
                            MVP
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 1702

                            #928
                            Re: Ask the devs a question

                            Marcus could you please answer this?

                            Have you guys finally added players wearing warm-ups on the bench? And will they come off the bench when their substitution gets called? If not, then that is sorely missed and should be added!

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                            • Meechie1013
                              Rookie
                              • May 2009
                              • 229

                              #929
                              Re: Ask the devs a question

                              Also what about when Kobe hits a big shot allow him to pump his fist like he does in real life????

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                              • Meechie1013
                                Rookie
                                • May 2009
                                • 229

                                #930
                                Re: Ask the devs a question

                                Originally posted by bigball12
                                Marcus could you please answer this?

                                Have you guys finally added players wearing warm-ups on the bench? And will they come off the bench when their substitution gets called? If not, then that is sorely missed and should be added!
                                Yes players are wearing warm-ups on the bench. Idk bout the other question.

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