New shot contest update

[Caelumfang]

https://twitter.com/mambamo_/status/1088882993899466753?s=21

https://twitter.com/snubby21/status/1088876289715507200?s=21

Without condoning, nor condemning, the new update, I would just like to say this:

Since so many are happy about the new shot contest system/logic with 60 rated contests having this much impact vs 86+ shooting, I want those people to keep that same energy when a 60 rated steal is constantly plucking their 86+ ballhandling guard.

That is all.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Re: New shot contest update

The steals already happen lmao. Get a rebound and Manute Bol will rip your player before the camera finishes turning. 2k19 is all about spamming things with little to no consequence.

Spam steal in the open court
Spam jump when you're beaten in the post
Spam steal after a defensive rebound
Spam pnr until either the AI bugs out and leaves someone open or the other player gets sucked into a screen animation

Etc.

Putting in unrealistic shot contests ala 2k17-18 is the least of the unrealistic BS in the game. It at least will allow for layups to be higher percentage than contested 3's now

[Caelumfang]

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Oh I know the steals happen. I just don’t want to hear anymore complaining about it after this update is all. If Mr T-Rex arms with a 60 rated shot contest can completely disrupt a shooter like he’s Scottie Pippen, then they should keep that energy when a Pure Sharp is ripping their Playmaker like Gary Payton. 🤷🏾*♂️

[ruxpinke]

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While reserving judgment on the contest til I play hands on, I will say that I’d consider those bad shots. Range wise, after movement, and with a defender in the vicinity. The curry one maybe slightly less so, because he’s curry.

If this is what it takes to force smarter shots being rewarded then I’m all for it. I was under the impression that lightly contested means elite shooters should still be doing some damage. Would be curious as to how many out of ten of those curry shots actually drop.


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[Caelumfang]

Re: New shot contest update

While reserving judgment on the contest til I play hands on, I will say that I’d consider those bad shots. Range wise, after movement, and with a defender in the vicinity. The curry one maybe slightly less so, because he’s curry.

If this is what it takes to force smarter shots being rewarded then I’m all for it. I was under the impression that lightly contested means elite shooters should still be doing some damage. Would be curious as to how many out of ten of those curry shots actually drop.


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Heh I tried it a little earlier with my 6’10 Pure Lock. I don’t really have to do anything anymore to completely screw a shooter up. Just my presence alone works.

[jeebs9]

Re: New shot contest update

Sadly I'm ok with it.

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[Nwordbelike]

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Curry won't sink 80% of his 3's just cuz Fournier is on his a$$

[youALREADYknow]

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It’s a LIGHT contest. Light contests aren’t going to impact shot success much. The only problem would be if those start registering as fully contested shots.

Is this change only for players behind the shooter or also for anyone in front of the shooter? NBA defines “open” as 4+ feet of space so that’s a lot of space in 2K where every defender crowds the ball handler. If they want to balance contests, then it would be nice to see more blow by animations and less recovery so defenders are forced to back up a bit.

[redsfan4life]

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Ya know, the biggest issue I have with this game isn't the stretch big. It's the lockdown. Sure give the lockdown athleticism, defense. Cool. But why do they get silver corner specialist, posterizer, etc. They should be PURE defense. 50 3 pointer or the same as your average center. Sitting in the corner should not be a real option for them. That should be a low percentage shot. They aren't going to find balancing to be easy with this game with the lockdown build existing as it is now. It's just not gonna happen. They made the pure playmaker build useless and the pure lockdown build overpowered. 2k does this **** every year, they go too far to fix things.

[jk31]

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Curry won't sink 80% of his 3's just cuz Fournier is on his a$$

Curry wont sink 80% of hos 3s even without a defender.

[yungsta404]

Re: New shot contest update

Sadly I'm ok with it.

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As long as the shooting is ridiculously overpowered where everyone can zig zag and shoot off the dribble with ridiculously high percentages, I'm ok also with an unrealistic shot contest system to balance it out.

[WarMMA]

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Hmm...so right back to 2k18 contest? How do you go from more realistic to less realistic? I feel like one of the best changes they made were to the shot contest system and it was realistic. Now horrible players can still get contest by standing behind you or near you again lol.

[Thetruth9012]

Re: New shot contest update

Is contest from behind is now lightly ?

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[WarMMA]

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Haven't played yet but from what it seems, yes. Doesn't even look like you have to actually contest either. You can just stand near them like 2k18's trash contest system.

[ksuttonjr76]

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It’s a LIGHT contest. Light contests aren’t going to impact shot success much. The only problem would be if those start registering as fully contested shots.

Is this change only for players behind the shooter or also for anyone in front of the shooter? NBA defines “open” as 4+ feet of space so that’s a lot of space in 2K where every defender crowds the ball handler. If they want to balance contests, then it would be nice to see more blow by animations and less recovery so defenders are forced to back up a bit.

Hell no! They already tried the "blow by" animations in 2K18, and EVERYBODY and their mama abused it. No mode was safe from that garbage.