Scenarios versus Play Now??

[blackhawksfan4ever19]

What is the difference between a scenario and a play now roster?

How can I tell what rosters are play now?

Correct me if I'm wrong but once the 2K server closes for that particular year you can't play the scenarios anymore but you can still play the play now rosters you've saved? is that right?

[jd@os]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

blackhawksfan--are you lost? I'm used to seeing you on the MLB board; glad to have you back over here.

To answer this question:
The difference: scenarios are played through MyNBA modes, and play now rosters are played through Play Now modes.

The similarity: you can play the Magic vs Bird era in MyNBA (via scenario) as well as in Quick Play (via play now roster)

Because you could not use edited classic era rosters in 2K23, I made all my scenarios into Play Now:
Pro: you get stat overlays in-game, which is more immersive than play now games
Con: I would have to cycle through the calendar to get to the team I wanted to play, but that's a first world problem

To answer your previous question:
I know you have 2K24, but 2K25 is the way to go for what you're looking for in my opinion.

Vetmin mentioned this to you previously, but I'll go further:
I downloaded a good college scenario on 2K23, but because teams used downloaded assets for courts, uniforms, etc, that roster and rosters alike can only be used while the game is supported by the servers. 2K23 came out in 2022...after December 31, 2024, I could no longer use that roster (because of those assets). If you're not using created uniforms (I think more than 3 is the death nail) in your roster, then you can play it after the servers are down.

2K25 has scenarios converted into rosters for Play Now, and that is why I personally recommend 2K25 over 24.

I know that's a lot, but I wanted to help you out since you have contributed so much to the MLB The Show community.

[blackhawksfan4ever19]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

blackhawksfan--are you lost? I'm used to seeing you on the MLB board; glad to have you back over here.

To answer this question:
The difference: scenarios are played through MyNBA modes, and play now rosters are played through Play Now modes.

The similarity: you can play the Magic vs Bird era in MyNBA (via scenario) as well as in Quick Play (via play now roster)

Because you could not use edited classic era rosters in 2K23, I made all my scenarios into Play Now:
Pro: you get stat overlays in-game, which is more immersive than play now games
Con: I would have to cycle through the calendar to get to the team I wanted to play, but that's a first world problem

To answer your previous question:
I know you have 2K24, but 2K25 is the way to go for what you're looking for in my opinion.

Vetmin mentioned this to you previously, but I'll go further:
I downloaded a good college scenario on 2K23, but because teams used downloaded assets for courts, uniforms, etc, that roster and rosters alike can only be used while the game is supported by the servers. 2K23 came out in 2022...after December 31, 2024, I could no longer use that roster (because of those assets). If you're not using created uniforms (I think more than 3 is the death nail) in your roster, then you can play it after the servers are down.

2K25 has scenarios converted into rosters for Play Now, and that is why I personally recommend 2K25 over 24.

I know that's a lot, but I wanted to help you out since you have contributed so much to the MLB The Show community.

Hey JD: no I'm not lost (just dippin' my toe into the NBA2K water for the first time. As far as NBA2K25 I am going to be getting that. thanks for the help but how can I tell if a roster in the vault is a play now roster?

PS> glad to know I've been missed on the Show boards.

[jd@os]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

how can I tell if a roster in the vault is a play now roster?

On 2K25:

Features-->Roster-->Create Roster-->Select Roster League Type-->User-Created Roster
^These rosters are for Play Now

MyNBA Eras-->2KShare-->MyNBA 2K Share Scenarios
^These rosters are for Scenarios

[blackhawksfan4ever19]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

On 2K25:

Features-->Roster-->Create Roster-->Select Roster League Type-->User-Created Roster
^These rosters are for Play Now

MyNBA Eras-->2KShare-->MyNBA 2K Share Scenarios
^These rosters are for Scenarios

thank you my friend really appreciate the help. BTW one last question the play now rosters you save, you can still play when the servers close? is that right?

[jd@os]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

thank you my friend really appreciate the help. BTW one last question the play now rosters you save, you can still play when the servers close? is that right?

You're welcome.
Yes. Again, 2K25 would be your best bet because people used online assets to create college uniforms and courts for Scenarios, but since 2K25 is also on PC, PC guys are/were able to convert those Scenarios into rosters for Play Now use.

[blackhawksfan4ever19]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

You're welcome.
Yes. Again, 2K25 would be your best bet because people used online assets to create college uniforms and courts for Scenarios, but since 2K25 is also on PC, PC guys are/were able to convert those Scenarios into rosters for Play Now use.

you're awesome my friend!! Thanks again.

The check is in the mail.... lol

[sheredia]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

You're welcome.
Yes. Again, 2K25 would be your best bet because people used online assets to create college uniforms and courts for Scenarios, but since 2K25 is also on PC, PC guys are/were able to convert those Scenarios into rosters for Play Now use.

thanks so much, jd@os for explaining that. was not planning on getting 2k25 at all but might have to now just for this reason alone. guess 2k25 being on pc was the game changer. also, huge thanks to those pc guys.

[jd@os]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

thanks so much, jd@os for explaining that. was not planning on getting 2k25 at all but might have to now just for this reason alone. guess 2k25 being on pc was the game changer. also, huge thanks to those pc guys.

That part.

[blackhawksfan4ever19]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

thanks so much, jd@os for explaining that. was not planning on getting 2k25 at all but might have to now just for this reason alone. guess 2k25 being on pc was the game changer. also, huge thanks to those pc guys.

I gotta agree. As a complete newbie to NBA2k franchise, I absolutely LOVE the play now rosters. Not even the ability to play one, but the sheer AMOUNT of people nice enough to make these for the community to share. I love this!!

Bonus, after the 2k25 vault is closed we'll still be able to play these rosters.

Huge thanks to All involved.

[jd@os]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

I gotta agree. As a complete newbie to NBA2k franchise, I absolutely LOVE the play now rosters. Not even the ability to play one, but the sheer AMOUNT of people nice enough to make these for the community to share. I love this!!

Bonus, after the 2k25 vault is closed we'll still be able to play these rosters.

Huge thanks to All involved.

On a side note, I wish MLB The Show was the same. I took an MLBTS 24 roster with college names and created every asset needed--even coaches' jackets for every school complete with the brand and school logos--but can't share it with the community.

[sheredia]

Re: Scenarios versus Play Now??

That part.

2k25 was on sale around the time of this original post and picked it up. these converted play now rosters are pretty incredible. made some scenarios myself that i would like to be converted over. gamertag (clubsteve) jd@os, do you know who could help out with that?