Shot meter is broken

[King04523]

First off a perfect release is impossible and even when getting close to the white line in the middle you still brick. The shot meter is completely random I've made contested shots and missed wide open jump shots. The meter takes away the ability to master a players unique shot. I think this worst idea 2k has ever came up with. Almost as bad as the madden vision cone

[leoribas3]

wow, im having a completely different experience than you

for me the shot meter is so good it killed shot stick timing shooting for me.

Ive always used shot stick timing on my shooting since 2k6 i think, but this shot meter has me averagin 35 with nick young on 70% shooting, its too damn easy...

now im using real player FG% and can finally play a realistic game again

[amedawg00]

Quote: Originally Posted by leoribas3

wow, im having a completely different experience than you for me the shot meter is so good it killed shot stick timing shooting for me. Ive always used shot stick timing on my shooting since 2k6 i think, but this shot meter has me averagin 35 with nick young on 70% shooting, its too damn easy... now im using real player FG% and can finally play a realistic game again

See if you get those same results online and then check back in with us.

[GradyMac]

I just turn off the shot meter.

You still get the feedback, so you know if you were late or early.

Then you can just focus on the shooters animation for timing instead of staring at the players feet and trying to time it.

I get more excellent releases this way.

[El_Poopador]

Quote: Originally Posted by King04523

First off a perfect release is impossible and even when getting close to the white line in the middle you still brick. The shot meter is completely random I've made contested shots and missed wide open jump shots. The meter takes away the ability to master a players unique shot. I think this worst idea 2k has ever came up with. Almost as bad as the madden vision cone

It's not any different than in previous years, except now you can see exactly how early or late you are. Just turn it off if it's bothering you that much.

[The 24th Letter]

I turned mine off...

[Crookid]

I have no issues with hitting shots and get my fair share of perfect releases. I just don't like how the game lies.

It shouldn't label a shot slightly early or slightly late if it wasn't. Even with the meter off. It should just be like last year. Excellent release and if it misses, it misses.

However, it is quite satisfying yo get that green lettering and know that shot is falling. They should've just made it possible to get a perfect release every time unless you are contested or late contested (without Dead Eye).

2k simply overestimated player's ability to get a perfect release often.

[blues rocker]

yeah, i've turned the shot meter off as it was too distracting. I left shot feedback on, but with the shot meter turned off you can focus more on the animation instead of staring at the meter. it feels more natural and my shot success has gone up after turning the meter off.