RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

**MarvellousOne** · 10-01-2014, 09:05 AM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Well Next Gen had no CAP system outside of draft classes which seemed less in depth than last gen or equal to but not much changed as far as the rating system went, maybe a tweak or two from what I have seen. This year will probably be new to most players when it comes to CAP and the rating system has been redone this year. New fresh start I will say

**ElPanandero** · 10-01-2014, 09:05 AM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Perfect, I was looking for a real life set do compliment JP's.

My advice is to skew them slightly based on how 2k drafts, for example I made a 15 and 16 class last year, and within those two tears (at least right now) there a bunch of PF's and Centers at the top, so I made those the best, and the draft gets so big-heavy the top 5's fall because of lack of need. So unless they fix that, I would inflate some of the guards or wings for the sake of balance.

Also, I always use DraftExpress since they're far and away one of the best draft sites and clearly outline strengths/weaknesses, as well as an analysis. With the younger classes (2016 and if you're doing a 2017) you can add an inch or two, or some weight to a prospect if you want since they often grow a little. Adding an Inch to malik Newman really makes him worhty of that top 5 consideration.

NBAdraft.net is also a good site to use, I used them for a long time.

As you can see, I'm really really into drafts, so I wouldn't mind being an advisor to this project

Good luck man, I'll be sure to be first in line for the download (if I haven't my own already

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**RapboY** · 10-01-2014, 09:27 AM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Originally posted by MarvellousOne

Well Next Gen had no CAP system outside of draft classes which seemed less in depth than last gen or equal to but not much changed as far as the rating system went, maybe a tweak or two from what I have seen. This year will probably be new to most players when it comes to CAP and the rating system has been redone this year. New fresh start I will say

Nice! So I guess there's not much adjusting for me to worry about. I'm excited about the new system hopefully they give us a lot of decent options on hair/facial hair, because on last gen they did have quite a selection of hairs but some were just really weird and unusable lol.

Originally posted by ElPanandero

Perfect, I was looking for a real life set do compliment JP's.

My advice is to skew them slightly based on how 2k drafts, for example I made a 15 and 16 class last year, and within those two tears (at least right now) there a bunch of PF's and Centers at the top, so I made those the best, and the draft gets so big-heavy the top 5's fall because of lack of need. So unless they fix that, I would inflate some of the guards or wings for the sake of balance.

Also, I always use DraftExpress since they're far and away one of the best draft sites and clearly outline strengths/weaknesses, as well as an analysis. With the younger classes (2016 and if you're doing a 2017) you can add an inch or two, or some weight to a prospect if you want since they often grow a little. Adding an Inch to malik Newman really makes him worhty of that top 5 consideration.

NBAdraft.net is also a good site to use, I used them for a long time.

As you can see, I'm really really into drafts, so I wouldn't mind being an advisor to this project

Good luck man, I'll be sure to be first in line for the download (if I haven't my own already

)

Yes, for my draft classes the main site I use is NBAdraft.net, and I use DraftExpress as my secondary. It's just a personal preference, I've been using those since around 2007 I think so I have a decent grasp on how to use them.

I also do a lot of tests to check how the CPU drafts, hopefully the new MyLeague system doesn't make it too hard to get the results I want. Although draft classes are really never accurate this early, so that's not too important.

Thanks for the tips I'll keep them in mind.

**ElPanandero** · 10-01-2014, 12:42 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

I was just thinking of another thing that I always do, not sure if you do too, but I always want the top 5 big board to be my top 5 overalls, and I gonna try to get away from doing that this year. A guy like Okafor is one of those guys you could make an 80/81 but with low potential because he's already at his cieling basically, but Cliff Alexander (who last time I checked is around 3 depending on mudiay) would be a low 70 with higher potential since he can only run, dunk, rebound and block right now. Juggling the overall/potnetial/draft placement is always tough for me. Especially getting guys like Winslow or Johnson where I want them with defense always getting the 2k shaft.

That's the stuff I'm gonna try to be better at this year in my draft adventures. Sorry to ramble, I love real drafts and 2K, so these projects are so dope to me

**Zane3490** · 10-01-2014, 04:18 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

How many players are you planning on having in your classes?

**RapboY** · 10-01-2014, 04:45 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Originally posted by ElPanandero

I was just thinking of another thing that I always do, not sure if you do too, but I always want the top 5 big board to be my top 5 overalls, and I gonna try to get away from doing that this year. A guy like Okafor is one of those guys you could make an 80/81 but with low potential because he's already at his cieling basically, but Cliff Alexander (who last time I checked is around 3 depending on mudiay) would be a low 70 with higher potential since he can only run, dunk, rebound and block right now. Juggling the overall/potnetial/draft placement is always tough for me. Especially getting guys like Winslow or Johnson where I want them with defense always getting the 2k shaft.

That's the stuff I'm gonna try to be better at this year in my draft adventures. Sorry to ramble, I love real drafts and 2K, so these projects are so dope to me

I know what you mean, it's no problem at all lol. Right now I have a rough idea of the ratings I want to give the 2015 1st rounders based on the ratings that 2k have released so far. I don't tend to give high ratings. Right now Jahlil is the highest rated at 77. It's patterned to how 2k rated rookies this year. I might change them depending on what I learn about the rating system of 2k15. I also plan to speak with Mike Stauffer when the game comes out so I can have a better understanding of the ratings system asap.

Originally posted by Zane3490

How many players are you planning on having in your classes?

Right now i'm planning on at least 75.

What I usually do is release version 1.0 once I finish the 1st rounders. Then release a 2nd and final version once everyone's done.

I'm not sure if I'll follow that this year, it will depend a lot on how fast I can work with this new CAP system.

What do you think? And is 75 a good number for you personally?

I might have to create a poll about this.

**Zane3490** · 10-01-2014, 04:56 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Well apparently you can do 150 players which is extremely high without a draft and stash aspect of the game. Personally I've always filled the 80 but find it hard. It just depends on the amount of fringe guys out there that could possibly make it.

**RapboY** · 10-01-2014, 05:31 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Yes 150 is the number. I just feel like there's not much sense wasting time on that many players. I might consider 90 at most we'll see.

**ElPanandero** · 10-01-2014, 08:28 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

I feel that, I only usually make exception for dudes who I consider real close to their ceiling, but should still be good players in the NBA. I think Jallil is gonna be a lot like Al Jefferson's game, and he's an 84, so I put Jalil close to his ceiling with little room to improve, but already close to it. Scouts call him the "safe" pick because at worst he's a physically dominant big man with an NBA body at 18 who knows how to work the post. In my original 2014 draft I had Jabari at an 81 with 85 potential in a similar vein, something tells me 2K gave him way too high potential based just because of his draft spot

**RapboY** · 10-07-2014, 11:55 AM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Ok so quick update.

I still don't have the game, it comes out Thursday here in the Philippines. It's just terrible timing. I was supposed to get the game Monday but I guess 2K had some problems with shipping.

So besides that, everything's good. I have my 2015 Draft Class already setup in Excel and in Photos.

So when I get the game, my plan is to test out right away how fast I can create one player. Once I find that out, I should be able to make a better timeline as to when I can release the 1st version.

Zane3490 is helping me with some stuff, let me know if anyone else wants to help.

And again if you guys have any questions, you can post here or on Twitter, follow me it's @RapboYGT.

**LikMyNutz9** · 10-08-2014, 09:41 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Fyi you can import created players into draft classes

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**RumbleCard** · 10-08-2014, 10:30 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Originally posted by LikMyNutz9

Fyi you can import created players into draft classes

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This could be a huge timesaver if you use some of these as a baseline to work off of.

**RapboY** · 10-09-2014, 02:16 AM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

Originally posted by RumbleCard

This could be a huge timesaver if you use some of these as a baseline to work off of.

I'm aware, but not too sure what you mean as baseline to work off of.

**temo4three** · 10-09-2014, 07:50 PM

Re: RapboY's 2015 Draft Class and CAPs (PS4)

I'm interested in helping out on this project. If you can import created players to your draft class...I could definitely get to work on some of the players and their attributes to get this draft class up and running.

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