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  • rtkiii
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    • Sep 2012
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    #1

    NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

    After playing about 12 games in My Career on Christmas

    After reading so many complaints about the VC units in NBA2K14 I was so worried that this mode was going to be horrible and tedious. But I actually find it quite fun and enjoyable thus far. I find the amount of points you get per game is worthy and can be applied to skills easily and fairly. I'm not sure what all the complaints were about unless the people complaining just want to be as high rated as Kobe or something so they can dominate and dominate quickly. I like the idea I might get 5 points one game and the next game get 12 coming off the bench. In time I know I will be a starter and in time I will be more of a star. The only issue I have is the VCs toward the cosmetic things like shoes, wraps and so on. I'm not sure why those things are so expensive as most things do not help your characters skill set(there are some and those should be expensive) but a majority is really just giving some flair to your character which I feel should be crazy cheap if not free. But to that I just don't buy anything.

    I think the "STORY" of the mode could be way less cheesy and the options to answers to the questions less vague. Example: In my fist game I'm on the bench waiting to get in, coach calls timeout and I get the option to either celebrate with the other players or "hang back" - as a mello person in real life and understanding it is the 1st quarter I just hang back, nothing negative but then I see my animation where I am shaking my head, disappointed. Next thing I know I am getting yelled at by the GM and the last spot on the roster with 0 minutes in rotation. To me there should have been like 4 choices and a little more detail on the answer so I could decide how to respond. Instead of basically "supportive" or "Non supportive." And that issue carries on through the story. I am only 10 or 12 games in but the questions are just bland and more like "Common Sense" answers which takes the "you" out of it I guess. Also get in some more voice actors with different personalities this stereotypical black Bball player and his buddies is annoying as I do not have that personality at all which takes me out of the whole RPG feel altogether. I dialog is forced and content is just bad, it's laughable. I think that character targets like 10% of the players. You are on PS4...use the tech and add at least 5-10 different characters. And I don't mean Russian or British but mentalities for America.

    I was worried there does not seem to be any drills to do but now that I think of it by the 3rd season in 2k12 I never did them anyway unless I was bored. I like how some in game actions can create changes in the story. Example: I missed two free throws in a row at the stripe and Kevin Love comes up to me after the game and asks me to work on free-throws. That was neat...only complaint is I think I should get some stats or VCs after word instead of just ending and getting chemistry.

    Overall though I am enjoying this mode but I did not have to suffer through like the rest of you have and I believe I have all 3 patches on. I do not play this game ever year so I cannot tell you if the AI is good or if things seems broken except for the things that make sense to me. But as a casual fan of the series I am enjoying MyCareer a lot

    The online version of this mode was down when I tried to play yesterday.
    Last edited by rtkiii; 12-26-2013, 07:45 AM.
  • rtkiii
    Banned
    • Sep 2012
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    #2
    Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

    Also I wanted to note I think the load times are slower than I expected.

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    • jaateloauto
      Pro
      • Sep 2009
      • 743

      #3
      Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

      As far as I'm concerned, MyCareer isn't worth playing because 2K once again dropped the ball: your team isn't running plays. Unless you're a PG the game mode is a waste of time as you can't do anything except iso and picks.

      The lack of a practice mode is another head scratcher. We know it's in the game, so why not put it in the mode?
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      • rtkiii
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        • Sep 2012
        • 522

        #4
        Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

        Originally posted by jaateloauto
        As far as I'm concerned, MyCareer isn't worth playing because 2K once again dropped the ball: your team isn't running plays. Unless you're a PG the game mode is a waste of time as you can't do anything except iso and picks.

        The lack of a practice mode is another head scratcher. We know it's in the game, so why not put it in the mode?
        I did notice an issue with play calling. Seemed like it was non-existent but with me just learning how to play it did not bother me..figured I was doing something wrong. I'll keep an eye on it.

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        • Optik
          MVP
          • Aug 2012
          • 1025

          #5
          Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

          There's no benefit to them putting different voice actors in. Their bottom line doesn't depend on it, so there's no incentive for them to do it. People aren't going to abandon 2K for not putting in different voice actors.
          Originally posted by Dogslax41
          Most people that are asking for a simulation game don’t really want a simulation game because its too hard.

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          • rtkiii
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            • Sep 2012
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            Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

            Originally posted by Optik
            There's no benefit to them putting different voice actors in. Their bottom line doesn't depend on it, so there's no incentive for them to do it. People aren't going to abandon 2K for not putting in different voice actors.
            I'm saying if they want it to expand to a bigger audience they should.

            And people will abandon...if they play this title for this mode, which I do. Sure it isn't going to impact players who don't play this mode(like I could care less about all the people complaining about MyGM, I don't play it) I won't by 2K bball going forward until I know this mode gets tweaked and fine tuned with the above remarks. This is a nice NextGen start but it could be better and with RPG elements they have in here it needs more variety.

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            • turty11
              All Star
              • Apr 2013
              • 8923

              #7
              Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

              the lack of playcalling really agrivates me...and the one or two times per quarter a play is called its the same play every time
              NBA 2k19 Roster and Draft project for PS4

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              • usace06
                Rookie
                • Dec 2013
                • 18

                #8
                Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                I don't know if I'm nuts or what...I play 2 different MyCareers, a PG and a SF.

                When I did that personality quiz thing before the draft, I answered the "Who should call plays?" question differently for each. Obviously the player for pg, but i used the coach for the SF.

                On my SF, I also made sure the gameplay options were set so the coach calls plays, and set play art to full, and I'm not having any issues.

                Personally, I think that personality quiz has too much weight on the in-game AI, but I might just be psycho.

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                • jaateloauto
                  Pro
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 743

                  #9
                  Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                  Originally posted by usace06
                  I don't know if I'm nuts or what...I play 2 different MyCareers, a PG and a SF.

                  When I did that personality quiz thing before the draft, I answered the "Who should call plays?" question differently for each. Obviously the player for pg, but i used the coach for the SF.

                  On my SF, I also made sure the gameplay options were set so the coach calls plays, and set play art to full, and I'm not having any issues.

                  Personally, I think that personality quiz has too much weight on the in-game AI, but I might just be psycho.
                  Are you kidding me?! I'm not seeing any plays because I chose players call plays as a point forward SF hoping I would have the ability to call plays when I chose it? AND I CAN'T EVEN ****ING CALL PLAYS!!!

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                  • jaateloauto
                    Pro
                    • Sep 2009
                    • 743

                    #10
                    Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                    Tested this personality quiz theory out and no, team does not call plays regularly even with the "look to coach" option. PlayVision is on full, all plays, offense playcalling auto, calling plays slider is at 100, yet the only plays that happen are inbounds, fast breaks and motion offense.
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                    • StevenSD
                      MVP
                      • Sep 2013
                      • 1764

                      #11
                      Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                      I find the complaints about play calling interesting.

                      I'm almost at the All-Star break for my rookie career and I have plenty of plays calling a game.

                      What I've noticed, and this may be what's affecting others, is when I start a game, my settings change, at least the play call settings. Each game I have to go into the options and change the settings back to Full, All Plays, and Auto Play call. This is a bug/glitch I've heard no one complain about, but it's something I need to do each game to see all the plays.

                      Also, if you buy the coach on the court skill, I believe that allows you to call plays regardless of position, I can be wrong though since I have yet to test it out.

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                      • jaateloauto
                        Pro
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 743

                        #12
                        Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                        Originally posted by StevenSD
                        I find the complaints about play calling interesting.

                        I'm almost at the All-Star break for my rookie career and I have plenty of plays calling a game.

                        What I've noticed, and this may be what's affecting others, is when I start a game, my settings change, at least the play call settings. Each game I have to go into the options and change the settings back to Full, All Plays, and Auto Play call. This is a bug/glitch I've heard no one complain about, but it's something I need to do each game to see all the plays.

                        Also, if you buy the coach on the court skill, I believe that allows you to call plays regardless of position, I can be wrong though since I have yet to test it out.
                        I change the settings every game, it doesn't do anything for me. The opposing team doesn't have any problem running sets though.

                        On court skill has always been super overpriced. Haven't checked the price in next-gen because you can't even see how much it costs without having 90 emotion attribute. It's a joke that you have to buy it in order to try to fix what's essentially a broken mode.
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                        • RangersCruz
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                          • May 2012
                          • 3275

                          #13
                          Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                          Originally posted by jaateloauto
                          Tested this personality quiz theory out and no, team does not call plays regularly even with the "look to coach" option. PlayVision is on full, all plays, offense playcalling auto, calling plays slider is at 100, yet the only plays that happen are inbounds, fast breaks and motion offense.
                          I thought the quiz has anything to do with it i could be wrong i haven't noticed a difference

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                          • rtkiii
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                            • Sep 2012
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                            #14
                            Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                            I notice plays do not seem to get called either or I'm just not seeing it say what play to run like I saw in 2k12. Plus I have it to show "full art" or whatever on court and sometimes I get a pick line or a circle where I am supposed to go stand but it is very inconstant and rare.

                            I am SF so I should not be able to call plays BUT the play should still be run if that option is enabled. I will check what Steven suggests as I have checked the main options many times to make sure I did not have something set right.

                            On a Side Note I have played about 40 games now and still enjoying the game itself. I play on Pro(so that is probably why) but I find my player upgrading nicely(except for accessories) and can see him getting better and better on the court. I still have an issue with certain Good vs Bad questions in story itself but I can overlook that for this release because I am just having a good time on the court itself.

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                            • usace06
                              Rookie
                              • Dec 2013
                              • 18

                              #15
                              Re: NBA2k14 MyCareer PS4 - Thoughts

                              I really don't know what's going on with 2k...I get plays called on my SF, and the quick plays (iso, screen, etc) work as well, I've also noticed certain coaches call more plays than others, and some star point guards ai call them(curry, Paul, Westbrook). For some people this game is horribly broken, for others it works like a dream...I don't understand it at all. I will say tho, when a play isn't called...if you try to run plays that you might of learned playing in H.S. or what not, the AI tends to pick it up, or at least off ball screens cause a ton of cuts and drop out plays.

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