CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

[365NFL1]

What's up with the CPU runs in the late 3rd and all of the 4th quarter? Seems like every game lately I play I have a nice lead going into the third then all of a sudden the computer just kicks into another gear.

It's getting really annoying, anyone else experiencing anything like this?

Was up by 16 to start the fourth last night vs Portland, then 4 or 5 minutes later they had an 18-2 run and were gassed up like mack truck.

It happens frequently to me, I'm playing on All-Star with sliders. Just really a pain in the ***, I'd rather have the computer stick with me all game instead of just going on some huge runs at the end to bury me.

Seems like in the 4th they do everything right and I just turn into the Washington Wizards all of a sudden.

Maybe it's because I play with the Kings in association mode. 12-12 so far we are.

[JA Money14]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

This happens to me sometimes, only when I get lazy though. the reason it happens is because the CPU is learning your strategy and what you're doing, and they're adjusting to stopping it. If you really pay attention, stay calm, be efficient, and call timeouts when they gain momentum, you will be fine.

The best advice I can give is to change your strategy mid-game, run new plays, exploit every matchup problem. Don't take bad shots. Ever. Momentum is a hidden-Key in NBA 2K12, and if they go on a 10-0 run, it's likely they won't miss anything that doesn't get blocked. You HAVE to call timeouts, and slow the game down to stop them from continuing the momentum.

[speedtrucker]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

my problem with that is that I am the Wizards in my online association.

I can have any amount of a lead in any game and there will be a point in the 4th where I will not be able to hit a shot no matter how safe/open/fast breaking I am... I'll miss layups where I've broken down the defender, just enough for them to take the lead and hold it.

it's tough to impossible to overcome these crazy runs.

[JA Money14]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

my problem with that is that I am the Wizards in my online association.

I can have any amount of a lead in any game and there will be a point in the 4th where I will not be able to hit a shot no matter how safe/open/fast breaking I am... I'll miss layups where I've broken down the defender, just enough for them to take the lead and hold it.

it's tough to impossible to overcome these crazy runs.

Well, if you're in an online association , the problem is that you're playing an online association against a CPU.
The Online Association uses default sliders, un-editable. and the default game sliders SUCK. They are terrible! I can understand that! but in regular games, just get a great slider set, and great roster, and you're set. good to go.

I recommend these sliders and these rosters.

[wingsworld]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

What's up with the CPU runs in the late 3rd and all of the 4th quarter? Seems like every game lately I play I have a nice lead going into the third then all of a sudden the computer just kicks into another gear.

It's getting really annoying, anyone else experiencing anything like this?

Was up by 16 to start the fourth last night vs Portland, then 4 or 5 minutes later they had an 18-2 run and were gassed up like mack truck.

It happens frequently to me, I'm playing on All-Star with sliders. Just really a pain in the ***, I'd rather have the computer stick with me all game instead of just going on some huge runs at the end to bury me.

Seems like in the 4th they do everything right and I just turn into the Washington Wizards all of a sudden.

Maybe it's because I play with the Kings in association mode. 12-12 so far we are.

Unfortunately this has everything to do with ego and really nothing to do wit 2k theres really no reason they should go on an 18-2 run u have to stop the momentum should have used a time out way b4 it got to that point thats how the cpu gets these runs most ppl just don't use time outs in the nab a 6-0 ru is usually enough for a time out

[thilanwij]

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I am playing my offline association in Superstar difficulty with an 8th pick fantasy drafted team, and lately I have been on a good run stopping the CPU! I used to have the same problem, but know that Timeouts are KEY. If you feel a change in momentum, u should call a timeout or else it will build up the momentum for the CPU and soon enough they'll be making everything. No lie, it makes me wanna rage quit! Once you get all ur player's releases down, u should always make ur open shot, or as much as possible. Mid range is a good way to light them up, too. Sometimes if the 3 is not going in, start in mid range or drive inside or post em up. Switch up the strategy and try not to be predictable like other people said here. Hope this helps!

[keshunleon]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

This happens to me sometimes, only when I get lazy though. the reason it happens is because the CPU is learning your strategy and what you're doing, and they're adjusting to stopping it. If you really pay attention, stay calm, be efficient, and call timeouts when they gain momentum, you will be fine.

The best advice I can give is to change your strategy mid-game, run new plays, exploit every matchup problem. Don't take bad shots. Ever. Momentum is a hidden-Key in NBA 2K12, and if they go on a 10-0 run, it's likely they won't miss anything that doesn't get blocked. You HAVE to call timeouts, and slow the game down to stop them from continuing the momentum.

The CPU isn't learning your strategy it is cheating. If I run a play they already know the play even if I never ran it. No screens work and if I call for a screen the CPU already goes to were I am about to go.

If you don't take bad shots it will happen! If you call timeouts it will happen! Shoot open shots, it will happen! There is nothing you can do but slow it down.

This is called scripted gameplay.

[dukebeatsuncagain]

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Boo hoo. The statement "scripted game play" is as cliche' as they come. I play the CPU on All-Star and can hold teams off if I buck up and play defense. Even when you play people online they go on insane runs. That is Basketball, a game of runs. Spert-a-bility is what I call it!

Seriously tho, you people need to stop crying and understand it is a video game. Go play real basketball down at the park and see how realistic it is to miss every shot for 3 minutes straight.

[JA Money14]

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The CPU isn't learning your strategy it is cheating. If I run a play they already know the play even if I never ran it. No screens work and if I call for a screen the CPU already goes to were I am about to go.

If you don't take bad shots it will happen! If you call timeouts it will happen! Shoot open shots, it will happen! There is nothing you can do but slow it down.

This is called scripted gameplay.

No, it's called you don't know how to adapt and play accordingly, you don't know how to play the game.

That screen "cheating" is called HEDGING. What are they supposed to do, fall down and not offer any defensive opposition? You're just a poor 2K player if you really can't stop this EVER.
But it's okay, because everyone goes through this I think. You'll find a way to overcome it, then you'll feel dumb for posting this.
Also, don't use the default sliders, use the ones I posted, or others that you find in the sliders sub-forum. Don't play Online Association against CPU's either. Only play that with real humans because the regular default sliders require you to use cheese to win, which is lame.

[eF 5ive]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

When people complain they should post a video of their play.

[BHunt7]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

The only proof of cheating I will ever say is a cheat is yesterday when I was playing and Ginobili jumped straight up and stuffed Monta Ellis and I have a pic from the replay of me just only touching the ball(which wasn't even in his hands anymore) and no part of Ginobili's body is touching him and they called a foul on me, this was during his can't miss run where he hit 5 three's on me in a row, ok i'll admit two of them were cause I left him wide-open cause I got stuck on a screen, but the other two I was in his face and he was fading back, it was quite ridiculous, but I do know I need to learn to play better defense sometimes, but there ARE some unexplainable shots the computer makes and then I struggle to hit wide open shots with the same release as when I was making them earlier in the game, but I know everyone has their own opinion of what it is, so I shall not try to force mine on someone else.

[SolidSnake07]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

What's up with the CPU runs in the late 3rd and all of the 4th quarter? Seems like every game lately I play I have a nice lead going into the third then all of a sudden the computer just kicks into another gear.

It's getting really annoying, anyone else experiencing anything like this?

Was up by 16 to start the fourth last night vs Portland, then 4 or 5 minutes later they had an 18-2 run and were gassed up like mack truck.

It happens frequently to me, I'm playing on All-Star with sliders. Just really a pain in the ***, I'd rather have the computer stick with me all game instead of just going on some huge runs at the end to bury me.

Seems like in the 4th they do everything right and I just turn into the Washington Wizards all of a sudden.

Maybe it's because I play with the Kings in association mode. 12-12 so far we are.

It used to happen to me a lot but now I just remind myself to buckle down at the start of the 2nd half and make good plays on both ends of the court. There have been times when I actually extended my lead at the start of the 2nd half and put the game totally out of reach. You just need to tighten up. Dont settle for jump shots, stay aggressive on offense and smart on defense and you will do fine and if you do give up a run and lose a lead........... well its the NBA and **** like that will happen.

[keshunleon]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

No, it's called you don't know how to adapt and play accordingly, you don't know how to play the game.

That screen "cheating" is called HEDGING. What are they supposed to do, fall down and not offer any defensive opposition? You're just a poor 2K player if you really can't stop this EVER.
But it's okay, because everyone goes through this I think. You'll find a way to overcome it, then you'll feel dumb for posting this.
Also, don't use the default sliders, use the ones I posted, or others that you find in the sliders sub-forum. Don't play Online Association against CPU's either. Only play that with real humans because the regular default sliders require you to use cheese to win, which is lame.

First of all you don't if I am a good or poor playing 2K12 Homeboi!

I know how to win and stop the CPU I didn't say anything about I didn't know how to stop it I do.

If you don't believe it's scripted that's fine by me but in the 3rd and 4th qtr the CPU cheats, plays better, plays smarter, etc.. It always happens.

I know how to play but when it happens with every team no matter how good or bad they are it's scripted or predictable or realistic or whatever word you want to use.

If you on the 360, keshunleon is my GT so get at me if you wanna see if I am a challenge to you.

[BHunt7]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

For me its usually the opposing teams shooting guard who "cheats", it could be my SG that is the problem, but i'm not gonna trade Manu Ginobili to find out and his defense shouldn't be so bad to give up 30+ points per game against Kobe, Vince Carter, Monta Ellis, and James Harden all in a row?

[jusman97]

Re: CPU Late 3rd / All 4TH Qtr Runs - Association Mode

For me its usually the opposing teams shooting guard who "cheats", it could be my SG that is the problem, but i'm not gonna trade Manu Ginobili to find out and his defense shouldn't be so bad to give up 30+ points per game against Kobe, Vince Carter, Monta Ellis, and James Harden all in a row?

Remember to use you're coaching settings. Change the defender on you're SG. Put a better and bigger/faster player on the SG.