The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

[hetfield426]

I know I'm not very well-known in the OS community, but I want to start somewhere. Hopefully some people will like these sliders I've spent all this time working on (yes, since the game's release.) I'd like anyone with any questions to feel free to ask about why I may have a certain setting at something. So without further ado, I present my much-labored-over slider set for NBA 2K12. Please enjoy and please respond, positively or negatively.

Note: All ratings are for both User and CPU. I believe that the best slider sets are the ones that have identical values for both User and CPU sliders. It shouldn't be a surprise that this results in more of a balanced game.

V9

Gameplay

Difficulty: Pro
Game Style: Custom
Game Speed: 50
Quarter Length: 12 minutes
Fatigue: On
Injuries: On
Clutch Factor: On
Shooting Type: RP%
FT Shooting Type: RP%
Free Throw Difficulty: 55

Game Sliders

Offense

Inside Shot Success: 48
Close Shot Success: 48
Mid-Range Success: 50
3PT Success: 50
Layup Success: 50
Dunk Success: 50
Dunk in Traffic Success: 45
Pass Accuracy: 49
Alley-Oop Success: 50
Contact Shot Success: 44

Defense

Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 10
Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 93
Help Defense Strength: 83
Steal Success: 41

Attributes

Quickness: 13
Vertical: 30
Strength: 67
Stamina: 48
Durability: 33
Hustle: 50
Ball Handling: 25
Hands: 33
Dunking Ability: 45
On-Ball Defense: 50
Stealing: 67
Blocking: 58
Offensive Awareness: 83
Defensive Awareness: 83
Offensive Rebounding: 83
Defensive Rebounding: 33
Clutch Factor: 13
Consistency: 13
Fatigue Rate: 62
Injury Frequency: 50
Injury Severity: 50

Tendencies

Take Inside Shots: 62
Take Close Shots: 65
Take Mid-Range Shots: 70
Take 3PT Shots: 40
Attack the Basket: 77
Look for Post Players: 83
Throw Alley-Oops: 50
Attempt Dunks: 50
Attempt Putbacks: 83
Play Passing Lanes: 52
Go for On-Ball Steals: 27
Contest Shots: 83
Backdoor Cuts: 83

Fouls

Over the Back Foul Frequency: 73
Charging Foul Frequency: 90
Blocking Foul Frequency: 62
Reaching Foul Frequency: 68
Shooting Foul Frequency: 83
Loose Ball Foul Frequency: 81

Controller Settings

Defensive Assist Strength: 100

I've noticed that depending on whether you have playcalling on Auto or Manual, you get different, yet realistic results. I personally have no problem with either. Auto can be nice if you want more of a "flow" to your game with the coach or PG making the calls for you (running these plays can make it interesting and sometimes more competitive.) Manual is of course fine because calling one's own plays is always a fun part of the game, and fun can be had even when no plays are called at all, as I believe the offensive tendencies in the slider set come out the most. But play around with these and see what you like for realism/fun.

V6
Gameplay
Difficulty: Pro
Game Style: Custom
Game Speed: 50
Quarter Length: 12 minutes
Fatigue: On
Injuries: On
Clutch Factor: On
Shooting Type: RP%/SST
FT Shooting Type: RP%
Free Throw Difficulty: 50
Game Sliders
Offense
Inside Shot Success: 45
Close Shot Success: 45
Mid-Range Success: 48
3PT Success: 48
Layup Success: 50
Dunk Success: 50
Dunk in Traffic Success: 40
Pass Accuracy: 48
Alley-Oop Success: 50
Contact Shot Success: 40
Defense
Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 0
Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 100
Help Defense Strength: 100
Steal Success: 25
Attributes
Quickness: 0
Vertical: 0
Strength: 100
Stamina: 50
Durability: 50
Hustle: 0
Ball Handling: 25
Hands: 50
Dunking Ability: 35
On-Ball Defense: 70
Stealing: 50
Blocking: 25
Offensive Awareness: 100
Defensive Awareness: 100
Offensive Rebounding: 100
Defensive Rebounding: 0
Clutch Factor: 0
Consistency: 0
Fatigue Rate: 65
Injury Frequency: 50
Injury Severity: 50
Tendencies
Take Inside Shots: 50
Take Close Shots: 50
Take Mid-Range Shots: 50
Take 3PT Shots: 50
Attack the Basket: 80
Look for Post Players: 80
Throw Alley-Oops: 50
Attempt Dunks: 50
Attempt Putbacks: 100
Play Passing Lanes: 65
Go for On-Ball Steals: 5
Contest Shots: 100
Backdoor Cuts: 100
Fouls
Over the Back Foul Frequency: 60
Charging Foul Frequency: 100
Blocking Foul Frequency: 45
Reaching Foul Frequency: 70
Shooting Foul Frequency: 90
Loose Ball Foul Frequency: 85
Controller Settings
Defensive Assist Strength: 100

[K.So]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Good work! In terms of Pro sliders, I really like these and TrueGamer's the best. It made the CPU play realistically and the strengths and weaknesses of all the players real were apparent and if you did things right, you would win, but if you didnt execute in an area prioerly, the AI could take advantage.

This made me have to play a well-executed game; not perfect execution but the performance really reflected execution. Well done. I will post stats and suggestions in the coming days.

[domain008]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

I agree with the post above. Do it right and you will win. Get lazy and expect a loss.

After playing 2 games, I noticed that 3PT% is at 50% for both teams.

A few more tweaks and this could be the best slider so far.

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Thank you guys so much for the feedback! Glad to know these are working out for some people. And I know that they aren't perfect yet, but then again, I'm not sure anyone could ever create a perfect slider set. There are too many variables. But this is the closest to perfection that I've been able to get and I would greatly appreciate your guys' input so we can turn this into the best slider set out there for this game! Hopefully the word will spread and everybody will be able to enjoy the game like it's meant to be played.

[K.So]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Thank you guys so much for the feedback! Glad to know these are working out for some people. And I know that they aren't perfect yet, but then again, I'm not sure anyone could ever create a perfect slider set. There are too many variables. But this is the closest to perfection that I've been able to get and I would greatly appreciate your guys' input so we can turn this into the best slider set out there for this game! Hopefully the word will spread and everybody will be able to enjoy the game like it's meant to be played.

Keep tweaking the sliders; more people need to try this set.

The Boat and TrueGamer's are the best sliders on PRO difficulty.

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

TrueGamer's was probably the most influential outside set in the process of creating mine.

And feel free to tweak mine in favor of TrueGamer's set or vice versa, until you get the best of both to create the best gameplay you can!

[garrus001]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

can i use these with custom rosters?

[K.So]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

After a few games, this is what I have noticed:

-Driving and Shooting Moves work well with this set when the occasion is there (ie. physical size mismatch, speed mismatch)

-Fouls are more accurately called
-The User Offense and Tendencies are very good
-Players play according to abilities and attributes, and as a point guard, I haad to make good decisions with my players

-Rebounding is very good and realistic. Size,Strength Hustle and Positioning will win you most boards.
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-I would tweak CPU Offense and Tendencies, I want the CPU to attack more
-Change Backdoor Cuts to 100

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

I did not test out these sliders with a roster other than the default or official 2k roster. i'm sure they would work just as well with a downloadable roster like Besdwardsroy19's. feel free to try these out with custom sliders and get back to me with how they work out for you!

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

I think you are dead-on with the CPU offense attacking more. I noticed after a while that there are some instances still where the CPU will run out the shot clock when scoring opportunities were there. I definitely think I will raise the Backdoor Cuts slider so there is a little more action during offensive play. Thanks for the tips and appraisals!

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

I just implented some changes to the set that I've been working on the past couple days. I was very satisfied with the previous results, but i think this set will make it all even better. Thank you, K.So and anyone else who has given feedback! Please continue to do so. If for some reason this set doesn't play out as much to your liking as the first version, shoot me a message and i will get to you the original set.

Let it be known that this is now an ALL STAR set rather than a PRO one now. I was able to find better balance in gameplay, especially regarding CPU performance. Enjoy!

[K.So]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Would these new adjustments also work on pro? Or do I have to only play all star with the new adjustments?

[VanJage22]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Would these new adjustments also work on pro? Or do I have to only play all star with the new adjustments?

Works for me on pro. I also play with shot stick. I'm getting great results so far.

[hetfield426]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

Sorry, I did some more testing and realized that Pro really works just as well as All Star does. Thanks again K.So! I will change that pronto.

And VanJage22, though I prefer RP% for Shooting Type, SST is also acceptable if that is what works for you. I haven't noticed much difference in stats whether its SST or RP%, I just am also a bit too lazy to learn every player's shot timing

[garrus001]

Re: The Boat's NBA 2k12 Slider Set

I did not test out these sliders with a roster other than the default or official 2k roster. i'm sure they would work just as well with a downloadable roster like Besdwardsroy19's. feel free to try these out with custom sliders and get back to me with how they work out for you!

i'm using bedwardsroy's rosters and they were great..haven't tried the update yet i'm gonna report back to you..nice set!!!!!