Coach2K's Hall of Fame Challenge

[Coach2K]

Quote: Originally Posted by knick9

So is it legit to change the automatic shot contest to "always" in the controller settings? I've never done this but supposedly it helps--is that still considered simulation? I want to try it next game.

At first, use any tool you need. I have mine on intense d. I'd at some point like to go to manual but I don't know if I am ready yet.

The idea is not to pick at your play too much, just to find ways to improve. A good example was when you switched from zoning up to man. That was a good step.

Should you try it? Yes. Certainly.

[Taer]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPRINGS03

FYI, if there weren't so called "bashers" and "negative nancys" the game would not improve because there would only be people pretending the game is perfect and nobody would talk about what could be better in the game. I don't get some of you guys, it's one thing to hate, but disagreeing and stating an opinion is not bashing lol. Since when is complacency such a great thing? I think you're overreacting a bit.

Constructive Criticism =/ bashing or negative Nancying.

We (meaning you and I) started down this discussion before, and so we don't derail this thread I suggest we take this to PMs or another thread if you wish - but I will make a base outline here so everyone knows where I am coming from.

Statements like: "Coach has the smallest ****" is unacceptable on a moderated gaming board. Unfortunately, these types of personal attacks seem to be proliferating here lately; these types of personal bashing are uncalled for, no matter what else is said.

Statements like: "2K obviously knows c**p about NBA basketball" are also borderline bashing in my opinion. We both agree that this is criticism, however I believe that unequivocal statements like this run the very real danger of turning your intended audience (in this case 2k developers) off and furthermore run the risk of having them ignore you in the future - even if you have perfectly legitimate reasons to complain.

My view-point has evolved over the past decade; I've been involved in gaming from almost every aspect, from being a total outside consumer (as I am here) to being part of a development team responding to fans on a forum concerning every issue you see here - mechanics, graphics and much more

Stating an opinion is not the same thing as stating an opinion as "factual". I may disagree with confrontational people on somethings, and despite their approach on "starting a discussion" or "stating an opinion" I still read what they say and consider what they say.

However, most people do not have my experiences or perspective and the way these people state their opinion or start a discussion will often determine if a person will interact or even "hear" them or not.

[syncity14]

Hey Coach, who do you consider elite?

[Coach2K]

Here's how I rank the teams. I think that's what you were asking for? Definitely the first four teams as of the last roster update on 2-2 or 1-30. Can't remember which. The rankings fluctuate depending on the changes they make to the current rosters. Where do you live? Are you a fan of that team? I'd start there.

I enjoy matching up against guys from the hometown. Now if you are from LA. You'll have lots of company. I might think outside the box then if you want to take a non elite team.

[syncity14]

[quote=www.Coach2K.com;2044690680]Here's how I rank the teams. I think that's what you were asking for? Definitely the first four teams as of the last roster update on 2-2 or 1-30. Can't remember which. The rankings fluctuate depending on the changes they make to the current rosters.

Cool. I'm looking at the Nets. Just wanted to make sure they aren't too good.

[Coach2K]

A guy in my league could probably run the table with them...lol. I don't know if anyone is hurt right now that might have dropped them down but definitely run with them.

Honestly there is no good or bad squad to decide on. It's easier to win the higher up the list you go.

What's most important is using the team in such a way that when you beat people with them, the were satisfied in the manner in which they got beat. It's a hard task.

Most people play a team the way they want to play and the higher rated players can play any number of play styles. The key is to use whatever players you have, all of them, the way they are designed to be used.

Sreckless manages to accomplish that task with the Celtics. One of the best things about his play. Earning respect with it.

[Taer]

My 2nd game with the Raptors also resulted in a loss. This time we played the Cavs, and record-wise we are even at 20W-40L.

The Cavs led at half 59- 51 and they ended up winning 111 - 99. I was matched up against Waiters and Gibson during the first half, and in the second half, the coach switched me and Lowery and matched me against Irving and Pargo at the point guard.

I ended up with a double-double, but this game, with us behind wire-to-wire I found myself pushing too much. Instead of waiting for an opening I tried to force passes inside a lot.

This game was not as fun as my last, but I recognized an issue to work on in future games. (the forcing of passes).

[knick9]

Won 7 in a row. Was down 14 and had to scratch and claw my way back. Did everything I could to force turnovers, pressure up the court trying to get a violation or force them to make a bad pass, trying to steal the pass they needed to make to start their play, and double teaming when it made sense, mostly when the shot clock is going down or when a big comes out to set a pick I'll just double with my big. I try to keep them from running their plays. I was up big at the end and starting screwing around so I think my FG% would have been higher and their's lower--I'll try not to do that if it happens again to see if I can hold a team under 50%.

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