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I love it. 69 64.49%
I don't like it. 38 35.51%
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Old 09-26-2012, 06:30 PM   #33
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Only problem I have is when I get a OREB under the rim. "im used to just pushing the shot stick up for a layup/dunk. Forgetting to use LT... Other than that I love the controls.
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Old 09-26-2012, 06:49 PM   #34
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Wish there were more options in the poll, like "Meh. Not sure I like it until I get better."

My problem with the new shot stick is that the timing doesn't seem very intuitive and I get sent into animations that feel hard to break out of and don't let me launch when I want to. I'm sure some part of it is just learning curve but it definitely doesn't feel 1 to 1 nor particularly predictable.


I'll do a sizeup or hesitation, see an opening, throw the LS stick in that direction and my guy flys off in a different direction and by the time he recovers the defense has too. There's also a jerky feel to the animations when you don't time them right that makes you feel less in control than isomotion did. I do like that you can specifically throw the ball between your legs or your back without having to move in a certain direction, but I wish the system retained the smoothness, breakability, and chainability of 2K12.


I bet things will look and feel better once I perfect the timing but a robust system should still look and feel good even when your timing is less than perfect and you're throwing the stick around. You should simply be less effective than someone who's mastered it.
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Old 09-26-2012, 06:56 PM   #35
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For the people that don't like it, is it mainly shooting that you don't like about the control stick? In previous 2k's did you use the shot button or the shot stick?

I'm trying to see if it makes a difference. Me I always used the X or Square for jumpshots, I only use the shot stick when I'm in the post or for finishes, so the new controls are fine with me now. I think that might be the reason why some are more comfortable with the new controls than others, because of their jumpshot preference.
I'm Meh on the control stick right now but I adapted pretty quickly to LT shooting with the shot stick-- maybe because I used LT pretty often in 2K12 to trigger the special shot types.


My problem now is that I still tend to mash LT during moves with the LS and occasionally pump fake or put an errant shot up when I hit the RS.
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Old 09-26-2012, 07:00 PM   #36
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I'm not quite sure yet honestly. I gotta play around with the stick some more.

. . .lol play around with the stick some more, that sounds bad. Damn i'm immature sometimes.
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Old 09-26-2012, 07:15 PM   #37
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i only played once so far but i know i really need to get used to it and give it a chance.
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:05 PM   #38
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Wish there were more options in the poll, like "Meh. Not sure I like it until I get better."

My problem with the new shot stick is that the timing doesn't seem very intuitive and I get sent into animations that feel hard to break out of and don't let me launch when I want to. I'm sure some part of it is just learning curve but it definitely doesn't feel 1 to 1 nor particularly predictable.


I'll do a sizeup or hesitation, see an opening, throw the LS stick in that direction and my guy flys off in a different direction and by the time he recovers the defense has too. There's also a jerky feel to the animations when you don't time them right that makes you feel less in control than isomotion did. I do like that you can specifically throw the ball between your legs or your back without having to move in a certain direction, but I wish the system retained the smoothness, breakability, and chainability of 2K12.


I bet things will look and feel better once I perfect the timing but a robust system should still look and feel good even when your timing is less than perfect and you're throwing the stick around. You should simply be less effective than someone who's mastered it.
I was going to add a third poll option, but I'm speaking more of right now. I should have said that, my fault. I don't know if I can change the thread title or add another poll option.
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:09 PM   #39
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Once in a while I'll get ahead if myself, pass to a wide open teammate behind the 3 point line, and press LT without the RS lol. But I live dumping down to a big man under the basket and mashing down on the LT,RT and ^ for the flush.

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Old 09-26-2012, 08:34 PM   #40
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I currently put I don't like it - but that could change. The camera angle 'Broadcast' view makes NBA 2K13 demo unplayable for me. It is so wack, and awkward and it gives me a mental lapse. It is a weird feeling to describe. (Defense is another story ...)

I will wait till the retail version and with my beloved 2K Camera angle to see if I like it. I feel way too shaky.
i dont think its the camera because all moves are mapped to which hand has the ball and your direction of movement meaning the control isnt static. ITs lack of wanting to learn something new
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