Beta Impressions...

[Steve_OS]

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is the fast break realistic?? last year if it was a 2-1, i'd pass it then the guy who made the pass just stands there, making it a 1-1 situation

Can you literally posterize someone?? Last year i dont know if it was some collision detection problem or something you couldn't really shove one down in their grill, it'd look like your dunking on their chest.

CAn the guy who actually takes a shot down low grab his own board?? Last year, the shooter's 2nd leap was so slow it'd never happen. Yea i dont expect some of the slower people, but Kenyon Martin can miss shots down low and grab his own board.

finally, does the PG come back for the ball?? I"m tired of having to throw the ball 50 feet or bring it up with my PF just cuz the PG runs down the floor like there's no tomorrow after i get the rebound.

THanks for any answers.

I actually haven't had many fast breaks at all. When I do it's been a guy ahead of the pack for a breakaway. When I see this situation, I'll make sure I make a note of it.

LOL, I've seen a few.

It's hard to do, but I have seen it happen a few times. Unfortunately it was the AI doing it to me.

LOL, for the most part the PG stays back for the big man to give the ball to.

[Steve_OS]

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is the fast break realistic?? last year if it was a 2-1, i'd pass it then the guy who made the pass just stands there, making it a 1-1 situation

Can you literally posterize someone?? Last year i dont know if it was some collision detection problem or something you couldn't really shove one down in their grill, it'd look like your dunking on their chest.

CAn the guy who actually takes a shot down low grab his own board?? Last year, the shooter's 2nd leap was so slow it'd never happen. Yea i dont expect some of the slower people, but Kenyon Martin can miss shots down low and grab his own board.

finally, does the PG come back for the ball?? I"m tired of having to throw the ball 50 feet or bring it up with my PF just cuz the PG runs down the floor like there's no tomorrow after i get the rebound.

THanks for any answers.

I actually haven't had many fast breaks at all. When I do it's been a guy ahead of the pack for a breakaway. When I see this situation, I'll make sure I make a note of it.

LOL, I've seen a few.

It's hard to do, but I have seen it happen a few times. Unfortunately it was the AI doing it to me.

LOL, for the most part the PG stays back for the big man to give the ball to.

[Steve_OS]

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do players still get all bunched up on one side of the court again like in Live 04? or has spacing been improved?

I've seen the bunching up, but it's not as bad as it was on occasion last year. The off the ball 10 man mocap is just awesome, I've seen quite a few nice animations within that.

[Steve_OS]

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do players still get all bunched up on one side of the court again like in Live 04? or has spacing been improved?

I've seen the bunching up, but it's not as bad as it was on occasion last year. The off the ball 10 man mocap is just awesome, I've seen quite a few nice animations within that.

[zona]

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Have you seen any big guys run out on the fast breaks and score?

[zona]

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Have you seen any big guys run out on the fast breaks and score?

[Scoop 24]

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Do players that attack the basket actaully will man up and be able dunk on someone IE: kobe,tmac,vince? or is it like last year there is always in air collision no matter what

[Scoop 24]

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Do players that attack the basket actaully will man up and be able dunk on someone IE: kobe,tmac,vince? or is it like last year there is always in air collision no matter what

[Steve_OS]

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How varied are the jumpshot animations...we've all read about how many there are, but in-game...can you really see the difference? Also, how are the tip-ins? Like last years Pro-hop, does it seem too easy?

Thanks Steve

There are varied jumpshots, but they are situational based. Depending on where the defender is...if you are fading away, leaning, etc. Tipins are definitely not easy, I haven't had much luck yet, lol. I've had a few tho, I definitely wouldn't say they are "Last Year Pro Hop Easy".

[Steve_OS]

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How varied are the jumpshot animations...we've all read about how many there are, but in-game...can you really see the difference? Also, how are the tip-ins? Like last years Pro-hop, does it seem too easy?

Thanks Steve

There are varied jumpshots, but they are situational based. Depending on where the defender is...if you are fading away, leaning, etc. Tipins are definitely not easy, I haven't had much luck yet, lol. I've had a few tho, I definitely wouldn't say they are "Last Year Pro Hop Easy".

[nikolaihunt]

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do players still get all bunched up on one side of the court again like in Live 04? or has spacing been improved?

Yeah, I second this one -- is the spacing improved? Do your guys just kind of dogpile under the rim if you don't call a play?

[nikolaihunt]

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do players still get all bunched up on one side of the court again like in Live 04? or has spacing been improved?

Yeah, I second this one -- is the spacing improved? Do your guys just kind of dogpile under the rim if you don't call a play?

[Steve_OS]

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:y4: Speaking of which, I've got a story, but I'll PM you with that, lol.

How would you rate the authenticity of the game. Mainly meaning, do you get immersed into the game as you wuold a real game? And have they improved on the arena sounds that were there last year (Arco cow bells, MSG organ)?

How many games have you played thus far? Are you sleeping on the couch yet for lack of attention to the wife and child?

LOL.

While the atmosphere is better this year, it's not a big leap over last. I hope they improve this next year, atmosphere is a very big key to gaming IMHO.

I think I've played around 10 to 15 games so far. My daughter hasn't been wanting to go to bed at her usual time, lol.

[Steve_OS]

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:y4: Speaking of which, I've got a story, but I'll PM you with that, lol.

How would you rate the authenticity of the game. Mainly meaning, do you get immersed into the game as you wuold a real game? And have they improved on the arena sounds that were there last year (Arco cow bells, MSG organ)?

How many games have you played thus far? Are you sleeping on the couch yet for lack of attention to the wife and child?

LOL.

While the atmosphere is better this year, it's not a big leap over last. I hope they improve this next year, atmosphere is a very big key to gaming IMHO.

I think I've played around 10 to 15 games so far. My daughter hasn't been wanting to go to bed at her usual time, lol.

[Steve_OS]

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Have you seen any big guys run out on the fast breaks and score?

I've seen B-B-B-Ben Wallace do it a few times.