NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

**ProfessaPackMan** · 10-27-2014, 09:41 AM

Re: NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Originally posted by WTF

Watch the Cavs and Knicks video I posted Rockie. Full 48 minutes of crazy excitement. Game was a blast.

Next time you get a chance, do a game with some non exciting teams. Like a Memphis-Charlotte matchup, lol.

**WTF** · 10-27-2014, 09:44 AM

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I did a Bucks at Raptors one that's archived. I'll post the link shortly. Derozan killed me. Every single basket of his was at the hoop.

I was preoccupied, not the greatest game ever, but you can still see some good stuff.

**Traceur** · 10-27-2014, 09:48 AM

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I hope in the retail version (patched) that the game is more challenging. I'm playing at SUPERSTAR level and I have yet to lose a game - even against the elite teams. I've had a couple of close games but most have been blowout wins.

This concerns me a bit.

**ProfessaPackMan** · 10-27-2014, 09:51 AM

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Gotchu, I'll check it out when I get a chance. Was seeing everyone run with the Cavs or Knicks or Lakers or Thunder or Spurs, I didn't see any love being shown for the "dull" teams.

I'm really curious to see how the Nets look in this game and also if they got the "Brooooooklynnnnnn" chant in there as well.

**The 24th Letter** · 10-27-2014, 09:53 AM

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WTF I didn't get a chance to test this, but I know you play with the Cav's who have Marion...

How is your experience in the mid post area? Guys like him who use a lot of hooks, push shots in the lane to score haven't really been as effective in past Live's to me because they didn't have the animations to reflect it. Have they added any of those?

**WTF** · 10-27-2014, 10:05 AM

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They have some sweeping hooks, some quick "push" shots (funny, because all of Marion's shots are "push" shots, lol). In the post, and anywhere on the floor I think, you can use the RB Modifier for a bank shot and/or a "special type" of shot. I've seen some pretty fluid moves in the post, I just have to mess around and see how I'm triggering them. I know it has to do with the modifier, but I'm not sure exactly when to push it to trigger. I'll play around with it some more and see if I can answer more clearly for you all.

**WTF** · 10-27-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by ProfessaPackMan

Next time you get a chance, do a game with some non exciting teams. Like a Memphis-Charlotte matchup, lol.

Here's a Clippers vs Jazz (that was requested, not sure why)

Twitch

http://www.twitch.tv/wtf_os/b/581955456

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I was the Clippers. I threw some cheesy oops, but just because it was available to me. One of the coolest ones wasn't completed, as I threw one from Half Court with Chris Paul. It was intercepted, but Jordan called for it, and I threw it.

I love the first possession of that game though. The movement passing down in the block to Blake, kicking up top to Barnes, over to CP3, then calling for a pick, having everyone else clear out for the PnR with Jordan. It was pretty sweet.

Twitch

http://www.twitch.tv/wtf_os/b/582196074

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Bucks (me) at Raptors

I like the first play of the game again, where I took Jabari and broke them down off the dribble, cue the euro, and ended up missing the shot. It was very organic though. This is the game that I was highly preoccupied, which lead to some pretty horrific play on my part, but still. I'll own it

**WTF** · 10-27-2014, 10:14 AM

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I'll get you one in BKN tonigh to Pack.

**nick_sr** · 10-27-2014, 10:39 AM

Re: NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Originally posted by Traceur

I hope in the retail version (patched) that the game is more challenging. I'm playing at SUPERSTAR level and I have yet to lose a game - even against the elite teams. I've had a couple of close games but most have been blowout wins.

This concerns me a bit.

That's what I'm saying. Was shocked when I saw an earlier post saying this was the hardest game ever!!!

**Sundown** · 10-27-2014, 10:50 AM

NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Originally posted by chris68pj

They're trying to do different things. 2K wants to be sim and may come up short in some areas and Live I think just wants to be a fun experience plain and simple. I keep telling myself that 2K is the better overall package but am having a hard time going back to it now that I've played Live.

Heh. Live developers never said this was their aim. In fact, they try to point out the nuanced sim aspects, but you'll have Live fans in one moment make claims about how much more sim it is than the other game, and then praise it for how not sim it is compared to the other game the next or liking posts of that sentiment.

I think "Live is supposed to be less sim" is an excuse some fans make to justify Live's shortcomings. It's fine if that's what they enjoy but let's not pretend it's part of some master design philosophy when the devs themselves don't dare to claim it.

**Rockie_Fresh88** · 10-27-2014, 11:02 AM

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What are you talking about Sundown ?

**pdawg17** · 10-27-2014, 11:08 AM

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Will definitely be picking this up. I was one of the few that actually appreciated last year's game so the decision was easy.

Two things I'd like to see improved is that too many "semi-contested" and open 3's are made. It's almost always a gimme for the CPU (on allstar at least) for it to go in if I'm not right on top of the shooter. Also there needs to be more variety with ball physics on made baskets from distance. Too many pure swishes. Need them to sometimes "rattle" in or skim the back iron and drop straight down, etc...

**gmac0322** · 10-27-2014, 11:19 AM

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Hey WTF. I am really thinking about getting this game. I just want to play something different. Are you posting any games on YouTube or are you just posting on twitch?

**WTF** · 10-27-2014, 11:21 AM

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I can have them convert over to Youtube automatically from Twitch. I'll put some over there this evening when I get in from work.

**gmac0322** · 10-27-2014, 11:25 AM

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Thanks. Can't watch the archive videos on my phone lol. Much appreciated. Have you started a dynasty yet?

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